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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Ordinance of 1887 which set up the
Northwest Territory: religion, mo-
rality, and knowledge being neces-
sary to good government and the
happiness of mankind, schools and
the means of education shall be
forever encouraged"
On that ground we have taken
our stand, and on that ground we
stand today as our young men and
women prepare to return to school.
On those whose school days are
past, however, develops a RESPONSE
bility We have been, in our day,
the beneficiaries of this broad edu-
cational program And on every
one of us rests "the moral obliga-
ton to be intelligent" In the United
States it is not only necessary that
the leaders think. 1t is necessary
that all shall think.
We have the duty to think, and
not merely to be swayed at will by
seductive voice that comes out of
a radio receiver, or the first flannel
mouthed orator who stands up on
his hind legs to address a mass
meeting.
In certain countries they have
introduced a new idea: they say I'VE
think with our blood That, OF
course, is exactly the way a tiger
thinks. 1t is not thinking, but feel
ing, and usually on the lowest plane
of feeling at that.
We who were school children yes
terday must think straight If We
are to protect those who are schoo
children today and those who are
school children tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

sion TO take a
piece of leather
and make it love
ly to look at. Her
friends thought it
rather ridiculous
for a girl to fuss
a 70 un d with
leather. But she
kept at it.
H e ambition
drove her to New
York. to an in
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Horoscope

TOday's Horoscope
The best of fortune is In store
for today's birthday celebrants.
They are favored by elders, and
those who are young court and
marry. A child born on this date
will have a sharp intellect and be
resourceful, energetic and indus
trious. A tendency to quarrelsome-
ness should be controlled. Such
child will do we'll at accountancy.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Dale
II
' n !
CARNEGIE

A girl in Weatherford Oklahoma,
had a most unusual ambition-to
make beautiful things of leather.
Others might go in for art, music,
dancing. but Merry Hull had a pas
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Hints on Etiquette

When you run up against what
you consider is an idiotic rule of
transportation company when trav-
cling, don't rave and rant at the
people employed. They do not make
the rules but are instructed to carry
them out. Take the matter up with
the management instead of making
life unpleasant for innocent en-
ployes.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

A good sense of touch" may
mean nothing. Both famous piano
players and pandhandlers have it.
Archeologists reveal that western
plains Indians, in ancient times.
were expert at brewing beer. What's
this-"Foam on the Range?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Famous Sayings
Text Of War
Address

History books of the future will quote Prime Minister
Chamberains fateul speech to the House of Commons
in which he explained why he plungng Great Britain
into Out of the crisis also another important
document King Georges address to the empire Reazng
their Importance the PostPress reproduces them here
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Just when we are about 70 be
convinced that no one wins by gam
bling an Illinois man buys a 81 daily
double ticket and gets sl0772 back.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Two homing pigeons wound up
in a dead heat after a l15-mile
race in Canada Maybe each Just
wanted to keep the other company.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Photographs

Under the title of Memories
over $50 different tunes are said to
have been published in the UniteS
States alone. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Grab Bag
One-Minute Test

Minute Test
l. The Polish Corridor at IT.
narrowest point between Danzis
and Germany is approximately how
wide?
2. Why was the republic of Lii
IBERIA so named.
When and why did West Virginia
become state?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

The British are aroused, We read,
over the Japanese molestation OF
British subjects. 1t seems that they
are anything but siap-happy about
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

The man at the next desk says
that treaties wouldn't need to be
torn up if every sentence ended
with the word maybe"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Japan seems to be determined
TO save her face even if she loses
her shirt, postcards D. V. NJ, Mont
clair, N. J.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
You re Telling Me-

The United States army Is en-
gagged in the annual war games.
That's the way to keep IT, boys
Just a game.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

A survey shows per cent OF
the people don't know they pay tax
es. That proves that taxes can be
painless.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

become of the old-fashioned grand
mother. She's still around, but, for
heavens sake. don't let her near
YOU call her "old fashioned"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
One-Minute Test Answers

One-Minute Test Answers
l. Fifteen miles. ..-.
2. Because it was colonized as
home for freed slaves. '...
8. 1t seeded from Virginia when
that state seeded from the Union
during the Civil war In the 1905.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

LONDON, Sept 4. (UP)-The text of Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlan's address to the House of Commons
Sunday follows:
When | spoke last night in the House OF Com
mons could not but be aware that in some parts OF
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Havana. Cuba, we read, has more
than 30 local radio stations. II must
sound lust like a revolution.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

That western hen must know Just
how British subjects in China feel,
A lightning bolt stripped her OF her
feathers
With the increase In air trans
port speed the vacationer of the flu
ture may have hard time decid- '
ing whether to spend his weekend
In Singapore or just take a shofe
run down to Buenos Aires.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04
Thoughts for the Day

So they hanged Hannah on the gallows that he had
prepared for Mordecai Then was the kings wrath
pacified-Esther 7:IO
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Man spends one-third of his life
asleep. Maybe life, after all, Is but
G. dream. Or, at least, 80 per cent
of it,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Words of Wisdom
Next to excellence is the appre-
citation of it-Thackery.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

Horoscope for Sunday
Those whose birthday Is today
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-04

A writer wants to know what has
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29
What The Prize This
Time?

Mexico lined up with Germany in
World War / and for her unholy al
! lance Qf Germany won) was to get
a large slice of United States terri
tory.
Mexico, if one is to believe news
reports of interned German ships in
her ports, and of connivance with
Germany in conhscation of United
States. British and Dutch oil prop
cries which gave Germany ample
time to- secure oil supplies for her
war machines. is lined up with Ger
many in World War ii.
Certainly Mexico's abrogation of
treaties, violation of promises and
disregard for her own supreme law
would seem 10 line her up on the
side of Germany, which, until she
made demands on Poland, had been
following the same tactics.
In the face of much outward evi-
dence of a Mexican-German under
standing Mexican officials and radi-
cal labor leaders are beating their
breasts and loudly proclafming their
love for dear oil Uncle Sam and the
other democracles.
Despite such loud professions one
cannot help wondering what prize
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29
Prices Climb

The familiar pre-war complaint IL
being heard that spectators are pro.
fiteering on foodstuffs and that tbs
costs of living are going up. We re-
call reading official documents and
speeches of the Secretary of Agricul-
ture complaining about the low
prices of grains, cotton, livestock and
foodstuffs. The trouble was, he said
that the farmers and small business
men weren't getting enough to fur
nish living.
Well, now that several million
people are again getting rich 90"
out of daily booms in the stock mar
ket the public may soon be able to
pay higher prices for products of the
farms.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29
sehoOl News

4 0CAOUA NEWS
On Monday of last week the Sen
iors sponsored the first assembly pro
! gram of the year. Betty Stevenson
class president, was mistress of cere
monies. The following took part
Grace Kitchens, Paul Edginton, Dor
othy Isaacs, Sarah Reed, Marie No
\ votny, Albert Lank, Richard Hudson
Catherine Adkins and Ethel Jeffer-
son. The highlight of the program
was talk by Mr.. and Mrs. Kupsky,
who spoke on their trip to Europe.
They showed pictures and souvenirs
which they brought back with them.
This was interesting as well as edu-
cational.
On Monday morning, b. V. Car
mean, assistant county agent, gave a
brief talk on cooperative organiza-
tions, before a group of agriculture
students.
The Milton F. F. A. Community
Fair will be held October 1920. The
following committees have been ap-
pointed: Premium committee, Cecil
Carpenter and Ray Didd; program
and entertainment, Richard Waga-
mon, Donald Clendaniel, Robert Stew
enson and Russell Donovan; booth
committee, Franklin EllingsWorth
and Charles Pettyjohn; exhibits, Ell
wood Tucker; advertisement, James
Blizzard and Paul Parsons; guards, !
caretaker and arrangement, Clarence
Barker and Fred Scott; crops, Will /
liam Carey and Roscoe Carey; cakes |
and pies, William Carey.
The assembly on Sept. 25, will be
in honor of Frances E. Willard. This
will be in charge of the vocational
classes.
On Sept 2S, state doctor will visit
the school to examine all students
who wish to participate in activities.
Harold Benedict attended the meet
ing of the agriculture teachers in the
Senate Chamber, Dover, on Saturday,
Sept. 16.
Goshen Methodist Church
Next Sunday at HAS the Church
School will observe Promotion Day.
The classes will present the pro-
gram, relating their accomplish
nents during the year. A group will
)e promoted from the primary 10 the
unior department and another group
will be promoted from the interme-
late to the senior young peoples ,
department..
An innovation will be the ringing
# the church bell TO announce the ,
'hurch school. This was decided
Ipon at a recent meeting of the .
,hurch School board. ,.
Sunday, October 8. will be Rally
Jay. The week of October l TO
will be Visiting Week. when teachers :
f the school will visit the homes of 2
hildren and parents who are not =
ffiliated with any church and those ,
Who have not been attending.
Rev. Joseph Vaughn will be one of
he instructors in the training school y
t Newport for six Monday night, be- t.
inning last Monday. He will also tC
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29
DAGSBORO

Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe West and daugh
ter and Mr.. and Mrs Cordrey McGe'
and daughter left Monday 20 spenS
i few days at the New York fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Timmons en-,
tertained Mr.. Timmons' mother the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kitchens
spent Sunday in Milford.
Roland Brittingham, Jr., has ac-
cepted a position with the Home In
surance Company.
The Rev. Mrs. Lester Welch, a
teacher in the Westminster md }
school. spent the weekend here with
her husband.
Funeral services were held Sun
day at the Houston Nj. E. Church for
the 7-months-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Delbert Mitchell.
Miss Kate Carmine spent Monday
with her grandmother, Mrs. Orville
Layfield.
A fatal accident occurred Saturday
evening on the Herring Creek road,
near Ocean City, Nd, when a car
whose passengers were three boys
ment. Otis Long, 81, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Long, was instantly
killed, and the other two, Harry Long
and Edward Timmons, were badly in
jured. All were removed to the Pen
insula General Hospital, Salisbury.
services were held for Long
at the NJ. P. Church Tuesday after
noon, the Rev. Lester Welch and Rev.
F. A. Baker officiating. Interment
was made at the Red Mems cemetery,
Millsboro.
Mrs. Joseph Vickers is convalesc-
ng at this time. Her husband is
visiting his family here this week |
snd
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Belts were the !
Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. !
'angie Lynch and family.
Miss Dorothy West spent the past
week with her brother and sister-in-
aw, Mr.. and Mrs. Millard West.
Miss Verma Archer was in Frank
ord over the weekend with Miss
Helen Hudson.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29
DELMAR

Special services were held in the
First Methodist Church here on Sun
day September oath, celebratine
Homecoming Day. DR.. ]. j. Bunting,
district superintendent of the Sails
bury district of the former M. 4.
Church, preached at the morning ser
vice. DR.. Thomas Williams, pastor
of the Wicomico Presbyterian Church,
Salisbury, delivered the message at
the afternoon service. The evening
service was in charge of the Home
Missionary Society, with Rev. Sidney
Bradley OF this church, delivering
the sermon on the Importance of
home missions. Several former res
idents returned for one or more of
these services. Sunday was also
promotion day in the Sunday school,
and marked the creation of a new
department for the young people, as
well as promotions III the beginners,
primary, junior and intermediate de-
partments.
Mrs. Annie B. Wright, of Mardela,
Nd, spent last weekend with her
son and daughter-in-law Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Long, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Long, and Mr.. William
Long, OF Salisbury, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Nelson on Sunday.
A flower show in which each class |
of the Delmar (Del.) High School had
an exhibit was a feature of the first |
meeting this school year of the Par |
Association. Fred M.
Wrighf nroeidant anro,,,,,ol ~. 81
lowing appointments: Vice-president,
Mildred Jones; secretary, Mrs. Paul
inc Ellis; treasurer, Mrs. Victor
Beach; membership chairman, Mrs.
Luther Workman; health, Mrs. Ray
publicity, Mr.. F. E. Nun
bar; adult education, Kyle Dyer;
program, Mrs. Georgia Ellegood; as
'istant, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell; IL
1raTy, Miss Ruth Jones; magazines.
Miss Mollie Ellis.
Mrs. William B. Downing, of Sails
)ury, and Mrs. S. T. Smith, of Laurel.
we're recent guests of their sister.
Irs. Jackson Ellis.
The annual birthday party of Adah
,hapter, No, 5, o. E. S, was held on
1onday evening, September IS, with
lrs. Bertha G. Marvel. worthy mat
on. and Ralph f. Nichols, worthy
atron, presiding. Miss Pauline Ellis
onducted musical program, featur-
ng banjo and bugle selections by pu-
Ills of the Delaware school. Mrs.
ielen Ford, Mrs. Margaret Nelson,
nd Mrs. Reta Wilkinson, in grotes-
ue costumes, presented a lively
ketch which won much applause. A
ocal trio by Ralph Nichols, RAY
and COrbit Sturgis also
as well received.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29

Germany, if successful this time,
will give Mexico if she wins. Will 1t
be foreign-owned oil properties, Am
erican-owned mines and big slice
of United States territory?
We wonder while hoping for the
best and fearing the worst about the
relationship of our neighbor to the
south.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29

be chairman of the devotional SER
vices at the Sussex County Church
Workers Conference at Georgetown
for six Tuesday night, beginning Sep
tember 26.
Each Thursday afternoon at 2:3O
the women of the town and surround
ing community are invited TO the
church for Bible Study hour. Since
these meetings began three weeks
ago, the attendance has gradually in
creased, A cordial welcome awaits
your coming.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29

There are still more than 20 toll
bridges on the public highways of
England.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29

IF YOU WANT the world to give
you a job or more business, better
tell the world what you are prepared
to do for it. That means advertising.
Milford chronicle., 1939-09-29

September, the first of the "R'
months, is oyster month.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
EXTENSION CHEMIST TO RETIRE
AFTER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE

After nearly 40 successive years of
service at the Montana Agricultural
Experiment station, Prof. Edmund
Burke will retire as head of the chem
istry department Sept. l to become
consulting chemist, Clyde Mckee, sta
ton director, announces.
Professor Burke will be on a half
time basis in his new position and
will concern himself chiefly with ana
lying and interpreting research in
formation accumulated but not pre-
pared during the recent retrenchment
period, Director Mckee said.
One of the few men In the United
States who earned the rank Of as
sistant professor before obtaining a
college degree, Professor Burke was ap-
pointed head of the department one
year after Montana State college grant
ed him the bachelor Of science degree.
Coming to Montana in 1888 at the
age of % years, Professor Burke's
first Job as a farm laborer paid him
$50 a month. Before reSuming his often
interrupted education, he worked as a
lumberlack, farmer and bronc rider.
He has been a member of the Ameri-
can Chemical society since 1900.
Professor Burke was. born at Niles,
Mich, in 1865, and was forced to stop
his education when he completed coun-
try school because of the death of his
father. After his strenuous first few
years in Montana he registered at
Montana State college in 1898 and
completed his preparatory course that
year. He then re-enrolled and earned
his B. S. degree in 1907. Later he took
advanced study at Cornell and at
Michigan State college His special
fields of study include chemistry, ge-
ology, mineralogy, soils and fertilizers.
He has been meteorologist for the
Montana agricultural experiment sta
ton since 1906.
During his long period Of service
here his record reveals careful atten-
ton to the practical In research and
this is attributed to his practical farm
experience. His research work falls into
about eight different fields headed by
a chemical analysis of Montana soils
to determine their potential produc-
tive capacity.
Another of these are his demonstra-
tons that the accumuations of nj
trates, because of summer following, is
a factor that is as important as mois-
ture In the production of wheat. Other
Investigations that have been and are
major contributions to agriculture are:
discovery of the nature of the deStruc-
tive action of alkali salts on hydraulic
cement; initiating, collecting, recording
and interpreting Genealogical facts;
determination Of factors essential TO
successful incubation Of hens eggs;
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24

About rattlesnakeS-At Plains
old-timers got into an argument
over whether a rattler's rattlers lay
flat, pointing forward, or whether
they lay edgewise, in a vertical pO-
sition to the head and body. About
$500 in bets changed hands before
the battle ended.
Bill Meany, resident Of Plains, a
witness to the argument, was prompt
ed to tell the story in verse. It follows:
1t started one night when the boys
got tight
In the old Montana saloon.
They drove up in car, walked to
And ordered some state store moon.
with feet on the rails, they began
their tales
OF the days before home brew.
They told Of Paul Bunyan, the full
dinner pail, and Dangerous Dan
McGreW.
Then the subject was changed,
AS more drinks were arranged
And someone spoke up and said:
do rattlesnakes carry their rattles
down flat;
Or do they Lay up on edge2"
old-timers commended they laid down
And backed their belief with fives.
They claimed it was rattlesnake
country
In which they had spent their lives.
Then opinion divided and argument
grew,
Until there were two hostile groups.
But they couldn't settle the question
Without living, definite proofs.
So next morning they started a.
search In the hills,
With nets and sacks and strings.
Old-timers took bottles Of hundred
Which they said is good for stings,
That night about 5 they began to
arrive,
They had rattlesnakes by the score.
They were taken from cars and
placed ON bars,
Midst a mighty rafting roar.
The rattles were edgewise,
AS all could see;
The old-timers shook their heads.
They blamed the New Deal,
Oh, how they did Squeal,
Like a lot of Communist reds.
Then they swallowed their pride,
And took it in stride,
And called all the boys to their feet,
1.-THE drinks are on us,
Lets forget this damn fuss,
Wen admit that for once we are
beat"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
Tourist Crop Double
That of Year AqO

One Of the greatest tourist seasons
in Montana's history is indicated by
registrations at the Piegan and Chief
Mountain customs stations, where in
ago.
This was announced by w. II. Bart
ley of Great Falls, customs collector
following a trip to the two stations
entry ports most commonly used by
tourists entering Montana from the
Waterton lakes area in Canada.
The increase is based on count
Of out of state cars alone and does
not take into account cars Of Mon
tanans who may have gone into Al
berta and returned through either of
the two ports.
Both the Chief Mountain and Pie
gan customs stations are open until
II p. M, as courtesy to visiting tour
lists, BARLEY said
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24

montana county governments
are in as sound financial condition
today as at any time in the last
Is years." writes DR.. R. r. Renne,
head of the agricultural economics
department of the Montana agri-
cultural experiment station, in a
new circular issued by the station
and giving the results Of study made
of county government costs IN the
state.
During the 6-year period, 1888 tQ
1899, county governments have cut
their net indebtedness more than half
without any appreciable increase IN
taxes. In fact, DIR. Renne points out
that total taxes levied by county gov
ernments In 1888 amounted to $14, 607, :
434 compared with $14,455,54i In 1888
or only about percent higher.
AMOUNTING DsnaInen to S T 7a5OOo S was Collected
during the three years, 1894 to 1887,
about half Of this amount being col
lected In 1885, Improved business con-
ditions after 1888 and comparatively
large federal relief and agricultural
adjustment payments made these col
lections possible and have no doubt
been significant factors IN making 1t
possible to make such q huge reduc-
ton in Indebtedness without CORES
ponding increase in taxes, DR.. Renne
said
AS the 1899 fiscal year opened July
/, 1889 the total net debt of Montana
counties amounted to "a, TAG 900 or 81 A
per 500 of taxable valuation and only
1888 per capita, DIR. Renne reports
This Is the equivalent of an average
levy for the entire state of less than
is mills. In other words, he explains,
q statewide levy of less than Is mills
for one year would pay off the entire
net Indebtedness since 1914, with the
exception OF 1896 when the net debt
was approximately the same. The net
debt increased nearly s400.O00 in 1887,
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1939-06-24
NeD York Suspicious
of SfLrQr Dollars

Carry paper money with you if YOU
go to the New York worlds fair
Gothamites are dubious about coins
That is what DR.. A T. Haas OF
Missoula found when he went to the
big city to attend a clinic.
DR.. Haas took a taxicab from the
airport to a hotel, and at the end OF
the ride he pulled out a silver dollar
The taxi driver took it, felt it, looked
it over closely on both sides and along
the edges Finally he accepted 1t, bat
before doing so he had to be ASSURED
as to its legality.
IT guess that's American mone-
amt it?" he asked.