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Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
aME CAN DO 1T HERE

In the life Of towns, there are two
classes Of people. Some of them, IL
a good idea is proposed, say at can't
be done" They see so many objec-
tions and they present them so force
fully. that people are discouraged
about the proposition and it is given
up.
Then there are the folks whose
motto is, I'VE can do it here" If
they hear of enterprising move
ments started in other places, they
are very apt to say that the same re-
suit can be accomplished in their
home town. They do not always in
sist on identically the same thing.
T' someone suggests that some great
operatic or concert performer be en-
gagged to sing there. they would per-
haps admit that was not practical.
But they might go to work and
start a musical society that would
develop the home talent that ex-
lists in every place, and which
would add greatly to the advan-
tages of the community.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
ADVERTISING GAINS

1t was a most excellent sign for
future prosperity when it was an
nounced by the American Newspaper
Publishers association, from Media
Records. Inc. that newspaper adver-
tising had seen large increases in
September over August. More ad-
vertising always means more busi-
ness. One of the best cures for un-
employment, is for the makers and
sellers of goods to tell the public
about them.
Probably the American people
would not suffer so much from de-
pressions, if merchandise was more
freely advertised when sales slack
down. When the farmer finds his
fields yielding smaller crops, he
should fertilize them better. Adver-
tising fertilizes the field OF trade.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
SAVING THE FISH

A gathering of fish and game ex-
perts at New York recently called
for the creation of an authority to
promote the conservation of fish.
They complain of the threatened de-
pletion of the fish supply in coastal
waters.
A mechanical civilization and fish
do not seem to quite fit together.
When the early settlers came to this
country. they found the rivers and
lakes and oceans teeming with fish.
The pollution of many of the waters,
increase in number of fishermen and
lawless action by some, make it
hard for fish to live.
All kinds of fish in all kinds Of
waters should be preserved. They
form a vast food supply which will
thrive and flourish if harmful prac-
tices can be checked.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
IDEAL HOME PLACES

The past twenty years have ac-
complished wonders to make life
agreeable in towns like Milford. The
radio brings splendid music, fine
advantages of education, and good
fun into our homes, where we can
enjoy everything as we rest after
our labors. Fascinating moving pic
lures are within the reach of all.
Automobiles give us easy communi-
cation with the world outside. The
improvement of newspapers brings
self-education to the remotest vii
lage.
The churches render more intel
ligent and helpful service than ever
before. Social organizations make
life very pleasant. If a person can't
be happy in a good town like Mil
ford, his chances of being happy
anywhere do not seem good.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
Y0uNG FoLKs AND THE can

In many homes the use of the
family car by the boys and girls is
the subject of prolonged debate. The
boys often say their girl friends
won't go out with them unless they
are transported by automobile.
The girls also demand their turn
with the machine. In some families
Pa and Ma probably have to give up
its use at times when they want it.
Then when the old folks lie awake
nights because the youngster hasn't
brought the car in at the expected
hour. they groan and lament the
good old days." when life was safer
and Old Dobbin at least would not
get them into trouble by speeding.
An automobile is so much a part
of modern life that the young people
rightly claim a chance to drive it.
Their right to the use of it should
depend on the care they show. If
they will try to pass everything on
the road, they can't expect the free
dom they might have if they would
prove their merit as drivers.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
TOLL ROADS CALLED FOR

The American Automobile Associ-
alton has passed a. resolution favor
ing the construction of toll roads in
crowded areas. but holding that
these roads should be made free to
the public when they are paid for.
The enormous increase in automo-
bile traffic creates aiprobIem for ev-
cry driver in the more crowded sec
tions. Many of them would gladly
pay a toll for the sake of using a
road on which traffic was limited.
1t may be objected that the cost
of such roads would be very great.
A heavy interest bill would have to
be paid on the original cost, so 1t
might be many years before such
roads could be thrown open to the
public free. The American people
are willing to pay large sums to get
where they want to go quickly.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
WHEN WINTER CONES

Few people would call winter
their favorite season of the year. In
ancient times, before the stars had
been mapped, and the orbits of the
planets had been charted down to
marvels of accuracy, the withdrawal
of the sun from our latitudes must
have been viewed with some dread.
Probably the old sun worshippers
thought that the god which they be-
lieved dwelt in that fiery orb was
displeased with them, and they may
have feared he would never come
back.
In our wonderful modern science,
we know that he will come back and
we can predict just how far he will
have come four months from today,
and when his glorious rays will once
again awaken the earth to life, and
the joyful time of spring.
The snow and slush and fee of
winter are not viewed with favor by
the old folks. The chilly winds
strike to their bones, and many of
them flee to warmer climates.
Youth does not worry about winter.
In all the colder latitudes, it has its
jolly sports of skiing and skating |
and coasting and many things be-
sides. The winter sport scenes ring
with the happy shouts of the young
people who feel invigorated by the
cold and frosty air.
One reason why winter is unpop-
ular is that during that season so
many people live under unhealthy
conditions. People heat their houses
too hot, and they bake the stuffy air
until the delicate membranes of
nose and throat are well dried out,
and in shape to welcome every germ
of cold and influenza that comes
within reach.
If one can keep we'll the winter
air puts strength and vigor into our
bodies. One good way to keep well,
is to keep sout of doors as much as
possible. The human body was not
made to be shut up in overheated
dwellings.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
TONSILS AND ADENOIDs

The announcement that the famous
Dionne quintuplets were to have
their tonsils and adenoids removed
will remind many families of the ex-
periences their children have had
in going through this operation.
Adenoids consist of spongy tissue
in the throat, and when these
growths and the tonsils become en-
larged, the development of many
children is impeded. II only all
children who need this operation
could have it, many poorly developed
youngsters would stand a better
chance in life. These abnormal con-
ditions sometimes disappear without
an operation, but If the doctor says
Have 'em out" 1t is best TO follow
his advice.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
POvERTY,s WORST SEASON

AS the wintry weather comes on,
the appeals for help to the welfare
departments and philanthropic agen-
cies usually become more numerous.
Winter comes hard on the folks
who suffer from poverty. Millions of
people lack the money to buy fuel.
Many of them have very poor heat
ing arrangements. Many lack warm
clothing. Some of them probably suf-
fer constantly from cold, except
when they are in bed. Even then
they may not have covers enough to
j., keep them warm. .. SOC. .,.
A great deal of work lets up in
winter. Building is apt to go slow.
In many states there is not much
to do on farms but care for the an
imals and poultry and get ready for
spring. A good deal of the road work
has to be discontinued. So the sea-
son that bears down hardest on the
poor is the one when millions of
them have the least money.
Philanthropic people in Delaware
have always been generous at these
times, and they should be still. Some
may say the government is suppos-
ed to look out for all these needs,
and that the public is paying its
taxes to have these wants supplied.
The aid the government gives can
not provide all the things that hard
up people need. There is need for
aid for countless families who find
conditions difficult when the wiDtry
winds sweep through their dwell
ings, and when there is no work by
which to earn daily bread.
People will do we'll to look over
heir old clothes, and see what can
be spared for the folks in need.
There are some garments that look
pretty seedy to the we'll dressed per-
son, that would seem like a wonder
'ul gift for the cold weather needs
If a struggling family. Also have a
thought for the kids, who make a
DOOR appearance in school with their
ong worn clothes and shoes.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
THE CORN HUSKERS

They have been holding national
corn husking championship contest
at Sioux Falls, S. D. The winner
of this championship should feel
proud of his honor. 1t takes nimble
fingers and an alert mind to win
such a contest. The national record
up to this contest was 41.52 bushels
in so minutes. The ordinary farmer
will say it must take'a wonder to
husk so many bushels in that lin
tied time. 4
This is an age in which people
seem to take more pride in kicking
footballs and throwing baseballs
than they do in perform
ing work stunts in a superior man
ner. 1t is good to qsee that there
are some whose pride is the ability
to work fast. The world needs more
of them.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
HUNTING ACCIDENTS

Life is full of perils, and the joll-
lest sports have their dangers. Many
sportsmen seem to think, when they
go out in the lonely forest or the
wide field, that the chances of any
thing happening to them, or of their
shooting anyone, are too slight to be
regarded.
Considering the vast number of
men and boys who pursue the wild
creatures, the total number of hunt
ing accidents is small. But it is we'll
to remember that many men get too
greatly excited. The sight OF the
deer or other animal may stir such
intense desire to bring that proud
creature home, that the question
what becomes OF. the shots that do
not hit is not always given enough
thought.
People should avoid careless hand
ling of guns when getting over
fences. The hunters weapon is cap
able Of terrible results, and in many
hands the gun that isn't supposed
to be loaded is the most dangerous.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
THE DANGEROUS LEFT TURN

Figures given out by a California
highway patrol official show that 60
per cent of automobile accidents are
due to wrong signals and the left
turn.
This left turn business is some
thing motorists need to. thing about.
When you are about to make such a
turn into a street on your left, some
motorist just behind may be trying
to pass you on your left. If you do
not signal very carefully, or If he
does not notice your signal, he may
bang into you with a crash you will
remember an your life. Better start
making a signal for a turn some dis
tance in advance, so that a driver
attempting to pass you will have
ample warning Of what you are
about to do.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
GETTING MARRIED EARLY

A noted authority on family rela-
tions advises girls to get married
soon after leaving college. Many
would say the same advice should
be given to girls who have not gone
to college. It is remarked that a
young woman's chances Of marriage
tend to decrease at an early age.
Many young women will ask how
they can do it, when their boy
friends get low pay, and many Of
them have no regular job. That is
.thsstraeeaysbb BBessAt e6ndiaiohs.
that the marriage habits of the race
for centuries can't be followed, ow-
ing to irregular employment. The
girl may say she will keep working
after marriage, but children come
and that plan proves unavailing in
many instances. The country will
not be normal, until young people
who are ready and fitted to marry
can do so.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
Milford, Friday. DecemDer 2. 1898
CHRISTMAS TRADE

For the ordinary run of people,
Christmas is a time of unstinted
pleasure, when they are delighted
by beautiful and practical gifts they
receive. They do some worrying
over what to give this or that friend,
but in the main the season is one
of heart felt satisfaction.
There are many for whom the
coming days are a period of anxiety
and strain. These folks are the mer-
chants Of our stores and all who
work for them. The merchants have
a great deal at stake. They have in
vested large amounts of money in
Christmas goods. They have had
faith in their townspeople, that this
enterprise would be appreciated,
and that these goods, so splendidly
adapted for the purpose, would be
readily sold. With so much money |
invested, it is not strange if they /
feel some anxiety. They will feel a
lot better on New Years day, if they
have turned these goods into cash.
All the people in these stores,
from the man at the head down to
the newest clerk, know that a period
of hurry and strain is ahead. No
wonder if they feel uneasy. The pub
lie can remove these reasons for
anxiety. # it will show loyalty to
the horne town, and make purchases
at home, the merchants will be re-
warded for their enterprise. The
money will be kept at home where
1t will continue to benefit us all,
and circulate among our own peo-
pie and produce local prosperity.
If the people will do their shop
ping at the earliest possible NOM
ent, beginning this very day, they
will relieve strain and anxiety for
the salespeople. If the rush could
' Be,dsstributsd- lover month, instead r
Of concentrated into about 10 days,
the strain would be less. Let us all
take hold and thus aid our towns
people, who serve us so faithfully
in these stores of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
AUTOMOBILES IN WINTER

When automobiles first became
common, many difficulties were met
in using them In winter, in states
ordinarily covered with snow. In the
rest of the country. many roads
were so muddy that driving over
them was a tough proposition.
The development of the American
road and street system, and the
methods by which automobiles are
made to run so easily and we'll in
winter, are one. of our great scien-
tific triumphs. Every year the area
of roads which is kept clear of snow
and mud spreads farther out in the
country. 1t is one more illustration
of the power of man to conquer Ma
ture in her hostile moods.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
A ss.OOO.OOO.OOO NAVY

1t seems somewhat likely that the
new Congress will be asked to au-
thorize the construction Of a great
new feet of naval vessels to cost
s3,OOO,OOO, 900. 1t is regrettable if all
this money has to be spent in fight
ing equipment, when it is so greatly
needed to give the people better edu-
cation, relieve suffering, and pro-
mote social progress.
There are great nations that are
not moved by appeals to reason, JUS
tice, and the love of peace. The
sound of guns and cannon seems the
only voice to which they will listen.
Probably that voice of ours will
have to speak somewhat louder. be-
fore the war makers will hear It
with respect.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
HONORING WILL ROGERS

A memorial museum costing $780,
900 has been erected at Claremore,
Okla, in honor of Will Rogers. The
countless people who will examine
the interesting exhibits IN this col
lection will not merely learn much
about the region which Rogers loved
but they will be reminded of one Of
the most lovable characters that
America ever produced.
Will Rogers laughed at the world,
but there was no sting in his laugh.
Some people leave sour and bitter
thoughts behind their sarcastic fun.
Will was never Of that kind. His
broad and generous heart loved the
people he laughed at, and the world
will long cherish his memory.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
PARTLY Covered

The wage-hour act does not
change the relations Of about 3D.
100000 workers who are under State
and local jurisdiction. Less than ore
in twenty workers are affected by
the new labor standards act. Daily
newspapers generally fall under the
provisions Of the Act, but employees
OF weekly or semi-weekly newspa-
pers having circulations under 5000,
most of which are in the county
where published, are not within the
meaning Of the law.
The average hourly rate in many
OF the country's principal industries
runs from SO cents to more than a
dollar, and the hours are adjusted
amicably between the employers
and the workers. which saves head
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
sRPARATING THE RACES

Various countries of Europe are
kept in turmoil by the conflicts be-
tween people of different race orig
ins. They can't seem to live peace
ably side by side. II one race ele-
ment gets on top, it is claimed that
it fails to give fair treatment to the
race that is thus under domination.
The world has come near to gen.
eral war through such differences.
In the recent conflicts over Czecho-
slovakia, the world came within a
hair of another great and bloody
conflict, principally because several
million German people we're not
happy to be in a country ruled by
the Czechs.
The American people would laugh
at such difficulties, if they were not
so very serious and threatening. The
idea that people of different races
can not live side by side in our
country would be laughed at. No one
suggests that all the people of one
race should be moved out of some
state, and all the people OF another
race be moved in to take their
places. While there is sometimes a
little friction, yet in the main the
people of any race get justice out of
the essentially fair American tenn
permanent.
Over in Europe, there seems no
in many cases but for the
races that can't get along together
to live separately. If Germany ad-
heres to its present harsh attitude
about the Jews, those poor people
will never be happy or we'll treated
until they seek some new country
where they will be welcomed. and
lave a chance to develop their own
ife.
st. Paul, when he preached his ia !
nous sermon in the city Of Athens,
old his hearers that God hath made I
# one blood all nations of the earth. :
Hence they ought to live together as
They are very slow to
earn that lesson. Race differences
hould be blotted out, for there are {
ood people in all races. Fortunate {
Y we have made great progress in !
that lesson here in America. /;
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02
aches for all concerned.

aches for all concerned.
The Administrator Of the Act is
confident that higher wages will
follow IN all lines. and the mal-ad-
justments Of the law will straighten
out as experiences develop the
changes needed.
Approximately 100000 are on the
wrong side Of the law, either with
regard to wages or hours, and their
affairs will receive first attention.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

you MAY HAVE the biggest bar
gain within so miles in your store.
but if the public is not informed by
advertising about it, how are they
going to be induced to come and look
at it?
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

STAND UP and be counted. peo-
pie say when aid is needed for some
good cause. We need to stand up
and be counted in favor of every
movement that promises to make a
better community here in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

THE PROGRESS of town is not
hampered so much by the competi-
tiqn Of nearby cities, as by its own
failure to make use of the oppor-
tunities within its reach.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

THE PEOPLE who can remember
their home merchants only when
they want to get some favor out Of
them. don't help the home town
grow very fast.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

THE HOMETOWN BOY should
not be discouraged if he can't talk
as fast as some big city slicker. He
should read and study, so that when
he opens his mouth, he says some
thing.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

THE PEOPLE who spread around
favorable reports of their home
town to their friends in other places.
are. scattering seed, some of which
is likely to spring up and bear fruit
to the advantage Of our community.
Milford chronicle., 1938-12-02

TOWNS ARE NOT LIKE TREES
and plants, which grow without their
doing anything about it. They are
like an automobile or railroad train,
which has to be pushed along by
power. The energy of the dweIlers
in towns constitutes that power.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-05
JOE STOCKER
 BURNS MONEY
 ACCIDENTALLY
Throws Handful of Uncan. celled Checks in
 Furnace

Occasionally someone throw money away accidentally but sell dom does one throw handful of checks in a furnace. Joe Stoclyer, of the Imperial, is an unhappy man today because that is exactly what he did
 T started out to the furnace from the office and picked up fistfull of old envelopes and papers. Just after I'd thrown them in the fur mace, I realized there were several uncancelled checks in the flames!' Stocker ruefully said this after noon.
 There were seven or more eco checks, an Empire check, and a B. M Behrends check in the fire, ac- cor0ing to a cash register account ing.
 It is believed there were more CCC checks in the lot and endeavoi is being made to trace others that might make up S90 shortage found in the till accounting, Stocker said
 The Empire check was made out anew to Stocker this afternoon, but the B. M. Behrends check had not as yet been traced Stocker asked aid in an attempt to straighten his accounts. He said all of the checks were cashed at the counter this morning.
 What annoyed MT. Stocker as much as throwing the checks in the flames was the fact that this morn ing was one of the few times he did not make an adding machine duplicate of checks in the till and their signatures.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-05
OLD TITLE ONE RESTORED IN
 HOUSING ACT
FILA Announces Other Changes in New Leglsla-
 tion Signed by President

Under the new housing law amendment recently passed by Con- gress and signed by the President old Title One of the Housing Act abandoned two years ago, is re- stored, according to information re- ceived by the Federal Housing Ad- ministration today. It is effective immediately and provides for mod erniza ton of business as well as residential property. Title One had been suspended April l, 1886.
 Changes in Title Two of the act provided for in the amendments be- comes effective February 15, accord ing to word to FILA, and provides for insurance of loans on residential construction. All new construction began after passage of the amend ments, of a value not to exceed $6,- GOO, will be eligible for insurance loans up to 90 percent and the rate is reduced from one-half of one percent charged against outstand- ing mortgage balances to one fourth of one percent.
 The new act liberalizes large scale rental projects of not less than 25 units and of value not to ex- ceed $200,O00
 The changes are being mailed out to all lending institutions. the FILA office announced, and the new rules and regulations will be transmitted as soon as they are preparted in Washingt ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-05
PLANS ALREADY MADE
 FOR LARGER VESSELS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. = It is officially announced that the Navy Department has plans already drafted for larger battleships which will be brought out if the United States, Great Britain and France decide to throw over the 35,000-t ton treaty limit.
 The designs call for 18-inch guns larger than any warcraft ever fired
 Officials however indicated very guardedly that it is doubtful whether the larger guns will be used in preference to the greater number of l6-inch bore guns
 A monster battleship of about 43,- GOO tons, armed with l2- and 16-inch guns and able to slip through the Panama Canal, is pictured in naval circles as the most likely American answer to any Japanese disregard for the treaty.