davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1939-12-17

Kilowatt hour sales of the Vir-
ginia Public Service Corp. in the
Virginia metropolitan sections show
the same spectacular climb. No.
Evening star., 1939-12-17
Utility Records Show Rapid Growth Here;
Store Sales Reach AN-Tin1e Peaks
METROPOLITAN AREA GAS METERS
END OF NOVEMBER EACH YEAR

esh Figure
Eok 5000
1882 '''sd919d1dd9696d96@d66@d119f
1898 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 669f
1877 919911196619d69 d69@9@G9 G6t
1895 9199G519Gd d9d66d@116
1888 G191Gd1961111119gd
1881 ','61g161dd6111G619@f
Evening star., 1939-12-17

cottonseed oil closed steady Bieachable
prime summer yellow. TO nominal. Prime
crude. 500. December. 665b; January
6.64b: March. 6.79b: May, 6.94b; July
1.O5b. Bid. Asked
Evening star., 1939-12-17

WinnipeE Cash Market
WINNIPEG. Dec is P-Cash wheat,
No. l Northern. S47a: No. 2. s27s: No 8.
IN. Oats, No. 2 white. 39h: No. 3, 81.
Evening star., 1939-12-17

GAS METERS INCREASE-The above illustrates gains
reported by the Washington Light subsidiaries
in the Washington metropolitan
Evening star., 1939-12-17

MORE AND MORE TELEPHONES-The chart shows steady
expansion recorded by the Chesapeake Potomac Telephone
Co. in the District Columbia.
Evening star., 1939-12-17
Stocks Decline.
'Moderate|yin
Dull Trading
SteeIs and Aircrofts
Attempt to Lead
RoIIy for Time

What Stocks Did,
Evening star., 1939-12-17
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TELEPHONES
END OF NOVEMBER EACH YEAR

eoch Figure
1900
1899 31@3 ~ = = 39113311931
1898 3113 12111311191
1887 311931119 = 91133113:
1885 ~ % 1113111 1931s
1888 ~ = 13311311122
1913, 3C13311911
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate of Cora Mills, late
of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 26th day of September, 1889.
They may otherwise by law be exclud-
ed from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this ninth day
of March, 1889.
WILLIAM G.. LANDLORD,
Executor
Test: Frank e. Hudson, Register of
Wills.
March 17-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENT

This is to notify my friends and
the public in general that I am can
didate for Councilman of Pocomoke
City, subject to the election to be held
on Tuesday, April 4. I will apprec-
late any support given me and if elect
ed will give the office the very best
service within my power. I solicit
your support.
DIR. ]. T. MOCK
March 17-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
NOTICE OF ELECTION

There will be a City Election held
in the Fire Engine Room on Tuesday,
April A, 1889, for the purpose of elect
ing a Councilman to succeed DR.. j. T.
Mock, whose term will expire on May
1, 1889. Polls open at 900 A. M. and
close at 400 p. M.
e. w. ROSS, Mayor
March 24-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENCY

There an American tradition to
official with an imposing title and substantial salary
but with few responsibilities and almost authority Some
Wnterboom who kept wandering about his
Pa p % % the s
than once to get r6 OF some man whom parry
he kicked upstairs into the because he had
nation taken him to the White House '''' '
Cactus jack Garner to be the perfect stuff Of which
with decades of service behind him. he was known as
ton Of vcepresden fit we'll into the classic mold
good dscnarian and administrator he apparently took little
times dramatically changed and around the genial plain
cal discussion is centerng He has great hope
conservatives in the Democratic the leader OF quiet
the most astute political the
VcePresden well suited this role In origin, training
people of whom little is heard but who nonetheess hold
G in snsr aaS sn aa s ne bottle
cal he might be o 6
heaeng dcouragng business He has certain gifts Of
political nerveless patience G character
players abound vast knowledge of the
Sa ief @
phrased comments events The latter illustrated by re-
their HheG boz bones" ''''''S
has gathered He close to Senator
T f1Rg 1s the sade Sor s
is his talking the privacy Of his office and not in
public universally reported that he largely
se persuadng the Senate to reduce the WPA appropriation
asked by the President to the tune Of As in Oh
expect win it's Economy objec
ve least at this of Congress- He bdng his
time, getting in his cks and planning for the future
Highly significant the fact that Garner leads all the
standard polls Democratic presidential nomination. On
side the fact that he is 70 that
orally regarded being too old for the telling job of Chief Execu
tive he be in the pink physically well
tally powerful is getting ready to back him for the
and there's certainly at least fair chance he'll get
it. At any event. he is force to be reckoned with
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
SPECIAL EASTER SERVICES
AT GOODWILL CHURCH

Special Services will mark the OBJ
servance of Easter by the members
and friends of the Goodwill Baptist
Church.
Commencing on Sunday next, April
2, services will be at II A. NJ. and 1880
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

ANNAPOLIS - MATAPEAKE
ROMANCOKE - CLAIBORNE
WINTER & SPRING SCHEDULE
1899
Effective February 1, 1889
DAILY AND SUNDAY
Eastern Standard Time
Between Annapolis and Matapeake
Leave Annapolis: 7:25, $4,000, 900
(c), 1890, 11:oO A. M. 1900 Noon,
100 Co, **2:OO, 3:O0, 400, $500 (c),
600, 700 (c), 500 P. M.
Leave Matapeake: 7:25, 500, 900,
10000 (c), 1900 A. M. 1900 Noon,
600, $4,000, ***s 100 (c) p. M.
peake, ROmancOke and Claiborne.
~ Denotes bus connections via Mata-
peake only.
*** Denotes bus connections Sunday
only.
Co Denotes direct ferry connections
to Claiborne via ROmancoke.
Between RomancOke and Claiborne
Leave ROmancOke: 1890 A. NJ. 200,
400, $500, 500 p. IA.
Leave Claiborne: 1900 A. NJ. 100,
800, 500, $4,000 p. M.
Denotes pedestrians will be trans
ported by motor coach between Mata-
peake and Romanc0ke and Romancoke
and Matapeake on these trips only,
daily and Sunday.
- Denotes Bus transportation Sunday
only.
The Claiborne-Annapois Ferry Co.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

about time for to be made word of actuay
and action instead of just sevener word that sounds good
conversation time for recognition the fact that
can't spend country out of debt and depression
And it is about time for the to start figuring
going make his earnings living expenses and
government expenses at the time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

KODAK ROLL FILMS developed
including 8 deckle edged no-fade
prints and one double weight enlarge
ment for 25c in coin. Fast service.
Address orders with coin to LAT
SHAW PHOTO SERVICE, Centre
vile, Md.
Jan. 20-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

AMBULANCE SERVICES a mo-
ment's notice. Rates reasonable.
Funeral Parlors, Market
Street, Pocomoke City, Phone AGA.
Oct. 21-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
MISCELLANEOUS

FREE-If excess acid causes You
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indigestion.
Heartburn, Belching, Bloating, Maui
sea. Gas Pains, get free sample, Udga,
at W. H. Clarke & Co.
Jan. 20-12tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
NEW AND USED OUTBOARD

NEW AND USED CUPBOARD
INCONSISTENCIES, Eltos, John
sons. All makes and models Thomp-
son Boats. Regardless of boats, mo-
tors or prices you have in mind, be
sure to see me before buying else
where. Phone Pocomoke 1872, Joe
Sigrist Jr., Westover, Md.
Oct.21-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

FOR RENT-Apartment, rooms,
private bath, front and back entrances
garage. Rent reasonable. O. T.
Thompson.
Jan. 13-f.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

DIR. G.. E. FINNEY-Graduate Lie.
ensed Veterinarian. Onancock, Va
Phone 1853. Aug.-27-f
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

FOR SALE-A large assortment a.
used Oil and Gasoline Stoves ut bar.
gain prices. Eastern Shore Gas Co.
Pocomoke 1850
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

NOTICE-Price On hair cutting
Is cents will remain The same al
Shaws.
July loft
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
ARTk RITLS

If you suffer with the aching, piercing.
agonizing pains Of Rhsumati:sm, h !1sns
Is impossible because Of the constantly re.
curing pains; If You feel this afaictioa
Is slowly wearing your Life away, doa'e
fail to get MYACIN today. No matter
faith in any preparation under the sun, come
in for a package Of pain-killing MYAcIN
tablets. II you have suffered for a life.
time and have tried everything you could
learn Of without relief; even II you are
MYACIN is guaranteed to give amazingly
quick and safe relief or your money win be
cl.eerful1y refunded. y Put up In easy-to-take
tablets. Nonarcotics, no opiates. Liberal size
package only Soc. Large economy size 81.
LLOYD & BLAINE, Druggists
POcomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
CATER THE HORSE IS STOLEN

There isn't comfort to be found for the taxpayer in the
Washington announcement that increase IN the Nato
limit will be sought at this session OF Congress- .
Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau so well put
just comforting paddock the stable door after
the horse is stolen. 80 -, ~,
The National debt is $4,000 900 level The
present legal limit which it Cur
budget estimates will the debt to within an
the $45 billion figure by next year.
limit is not sought at the next session OF Con
there much to cheer about the present
The has be paid and it be paid only % 5 no %
asked for next year. fact all indications point toward big
ger debt indication from the apparent washington
policy of '1ets spend and spend and spend some more
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

P. M, and continuing with two mid
week services: one on Wednesday,
April 5, and the other on Friday, April
z at 8 P. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

FARM FOR SALE OR RENT for
1889. Immediate possession. n. 8.
Pilchard.
Dec. Soft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

We have one of the finest equipped
plants on the Shore for turning OF
nigh class printing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

FOR RENT-Residence No. ID
Third st. Immediate possession. Key
at Marshall's Studio. next door.
Feb. 24-6tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31
THE RAILS MAKE RECORDS

speed passenger trains has been developed in the UNI
greater degree than other country That
doesn't from spokesman for American
the English trade journal the Railway Gazette
The review dscoses that railroads operate
of daily scheduled at 60 miles hour
than half of the entire worlds mile minute mileage
of almost 900 miles 1887 And in 1882
short years American runs otaled only
2,O22 miles.
the freight field every farmer and shipper knows our
railroads have made similar Speeds have been
shortages practically eliminated The result remen-
dous shipment pershabe the country to
far away marewhch in turn money in the pock
cts of producers 80 49,
Wed expect industry to ahead like this The
railroads achievement is that they have sue
ceeded doing much during period when their income has
been almost the vanishing point Even during several years
eer and shipper their No industry
done finer serving public whose economic life depends
on rail Think what progress the country could
have actually passed laws giving the lines fair
latory break chance living wage! It's safe bet
that industry would do things that would make their
tremendous of the past small by
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-31

BAKE-Gas Office, Saturday, April
8, Auspices M. p. Church.
March 31-2t.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

DR.. David Friday of Washington,
D. C., famed consulting economist,
born at ColOma, Mich, 63 years
ago.
Charles L. Lawrence of New
York, aircraft engineer and manu-
facturer, born at Lenox, Mass, 81
years ago.
Margaret Widdcmer Of New York,
author, born at Doylestown, Pa.
DR.. Arthur Keith of Washington
D. c., noted geologist, born in ST.
Louis, IS years ago.
Paul u. Kellogg of New York,
editor, born at Kalamazoo, Mich,
co years ago.
Elizabeth f. |orbctt of New York
city, novelist, porn Aurora, ILL.,, 50
years ago.
Howard r. Tollcy, chief of the
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington, born in Howard coun-
ty, Ind, so n@rs go.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30

the REA engineer Indicated
If the device works as expected
it will cut connection costs prac-
tically in half, making it possible for
a home to be connected with a dis
tribution line for about $35.
In addition to the transformer, the
Federal REA is studying a new gap
for lightning protection, a new type
of circuit breaker and an under
ground wire from transformer to the
house which serves both as a con-
ductor and as a ground for the cir
cult.
According to Mr.. Granger this
new service will permit tenant far
mer or share-cropper to have cleo
trio lights and radio and possibly
other small appliances.
''The minimum bill for each user
on an REA-financed line averages
about $3.50 in North Carolina" said
Mr.. Granger, "This minimum is far
beyond the means of many tenant
farmers who heretofore have been
unable to take electric service al
though the power lines pass their
doors. Use of the newly developed
equipment will make it possible for
farm families to enjoy the minimum
benefits of electricity at very low
cost.
ut is not possible to use the new
service drops for farms where many
appliances are installed or where any
power equipment is to be used. In
practical service they will permit the
simultaneous use of a standard cleo
trio iron, radio and 2 or 3 light
bulbs. If the farmer finds later that
he can afford to install and use more
electrical equipment, the service can
be replaced by one of greater cap
acity and the standard rate sche-
dulles be made applicable.
"One feature Of the installation of
these new services for low income
farms is that the farmer himself will
dig the trench from transformer pole
to his house in which the service
cable is to be laid, and will then fill
it in. This contribution of work ef-
fects major saving in the installa-
ton cost, which is thereby reduced
to about $35, including transformer,
circuit breaker and cable. The low
est cost service previously available
was priced at from SIS to $780,"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
lSEABOARD REVENUE
HIGHER IN AUGUST

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 3O.-Total op-
Grating revenues for the Seaboard
Air Line Railway for August amount
ed to $3,O28,O1O, and increase of
$282,792, or 1870 pei cent over
August, 1888, L. R. Powell, Jr., chief
officer announced today.
Freight revenue amounted to ST.
358,453, an increase of $166,98O or
7.6 per cent over the same month
last year, and was higher than that
for any corresponding month since
1881. Passenger revenue for August
1889, was $387,974 as compared with
$27O,054 for August, 1888, an in
crease of $117,92O, or 43.67 per cent,
and was higher than that for any
corresponding month since 1929. Net
railway operating income for August
1889, shows deficit of $66, 1898, which
compared with the deficit of $115,372
for August, 1888, represents an i'm
prOvement of $48,474.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
Today
TODAY'S ANNIVERSA

1814-Jacoo Estey, New England
pioneer organ maker, a kindly en-
pioyer, pioneer Of the easy pay
ment" plan. porn at Hinsdale, N
H. Died April Is, 1890.
1817-John W. Forney, noted
Pennsylvania publisher, supporter
of Lincoln, au,hor, born at Lam
caster, Pa. Died Dec. 8, 1881.
1819-ThomaS Jordan, soldier
Confederate general, Memphis edl-
tor and Now YORK Journalist, born
at Luray, Va. Died IN New York,
Nov II, 1895.
1924 Samuel S. Cox, Ohio law
ye1 and editor, noted congressman
first from Ohio and then New
York, prolific writer, born Zanes-
vile, Ohio. Died Sept. 10, 1889.
1849- Michel II. De Young, foun-
der, with brother, Of the San Fran
cisco Chronicle, noted editor Jour
nalist, born in st. Louis. Died Feb.
Is, 1925
1861-William Wrigley, Jr., Chi
Cago gum manufacturer and sports
lnan, born in Philadelphia. Died
jan 26, 1882.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
.REA Studies
Cost Device
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Sept. 30.-The State Rural
Electrification Authority is busy
studying new devices and technique
recently developed and which are
regarded as likely to reduce current
cost to tenant and low-income far
merS.
Both Director Dudley Bagley and
Engineer J. M. Granger see in the
new devices, particularly in a new
type transformer, a fine opportunity
to make feasible extension of cur
rent to groups which have previously
been barred through the high cost of
making the connections to their
homes
The new device is being studied,
too, by the municipal electrical plant
of Washington, as indicated by cor
respondence between Mr.. Bagley and
State Senator w. B. Rodman Mr..
Bagley said, in fact, that Senator
Rodman is largely responsible for
the REAs interest, the Beaufort
county legislator having noted some
thing in the papers about new de-
vices and having Immediately taken
the matter up with the Authority
here.
Mr.. Granger, busily engaged in
making drawings of the new trans
former, was quite optimistic over
potentialities of the new device. The
transformer, he said, has been spe-
cially designed for the Federal REA
which is ordering some 10000 of
them for preliminary tests in west
ern areas. If they prove practical
and feasible they will be used on
all Federally-sponsored Cooperative,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
ANSEWRS.

/. The peak year for local schoo
expenditures was in 1929 with tOta
of $22,859,42S In 1884, following the
adoption of the state system, loca
expenditures dropped to $l,956,3O6
Last year local expenditures haC
grown to nearly five million dollars
2. David Franklin Houston, born
in 1866. DR.. Houston became presl-
dent of the University of Texas in
1902. In 1913 he was appointed Sec
retary of the Department Of Agri-
culture by President Wilson
3. Three daily mail services. One
via Raleigh from the North. one from
Wilmington via Warsaw, and anOth-
er from the South. In addition to
these daily services there was a di-
rect tri-Weekly service between Fay
etteville and Wilmington.
4. The annual salary of Dr. Frank
P. Graham is $8,250 In addition the
University furnishes a home for the
president.
5. The people of Anson, Orange
and Rowan counties petitiOned the
governor and assembly to enact laws
for the trial of all cases of debt up
to fifty dollars. Lawyers were not
to be allowed in these cases which
were to be tried before a jury of
six persons impanelled by Justice
Their verdict was to be final.
g. Six, located in different sections
of the State. In acreage they total
1414 acres, valued at $259,900. The
buildings and improvements are
valued at $177,656 A total of so per-
sons are employed on these farms.
According to the latest statement
published the cost of operation for
the fiscal year of 1888 was $l33, ,473.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30

change for the better for those who
work.
Go on Mr.. Farmer and vote for the
rich mans control this time for he
has you hog tied, and there is moth
ing else for you to do at this time,
AS I see it. But Immediately get in
a farmers organization (the Alliance
is the besD and stay in it and work
for it to the end of your days. Do
that and next year you can send
men to make our laws that will
function in the interest Of those who
produce the wealth as we'll as those
who have hitherto enjoyed its bene-
fits.
JAS. H. WRIGHT.
Henderson, Sept. %, 1889.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30

OTHERS VIEWS
WHO PUT ON THE LOCKS?
To the Editor:

10 the Editor:
For many, many years it has been
an unanswered, unSolVed mystery as
to who picked the lock on the hen
house door. But it was a small myS-
terry to one that came to my per-
sOnal observation today, and instead
of still enquiring about who picked
the lock on the hen house door, the
major question arose, who put the
locks on our school house doors? We,
the farmers of the Dabney COM
munity, had very important meet
ing advertised to meet at the school
house at 2:3O today, Friday, Sept. 20;
we had several distinguished speak
ers invited to come, which they did,
We the farmers met them on sche-
dule time. The sun was shining hot
SO we decided to go inside, but to
our utter dismay we found our pride
(the Dabney school building) locked
not with Yale locks, but with jail
locks. So we had to hold our meet
ing out in the hot sun, and we all
left the grounds still wondering who
put the locks on the school house
doors.
H. B. HICKS.
Henderson, r. F. D., Sept 20, 1899
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
What Do You
Know About
North Carolina?
By FRED III. MAY

|. How much were local school eX-
penditures reduced when the State
took over the school system?
2. Who was the Union county man
who became president OF the Uni
versity of Texas?
8. What was Fayetteville's mail
service in 1851 that was SO envied
by other cities in North Carolina?
4. What is the salary of the presl-
dent of the University of North Car
Olina?
S. What attempt to set lawyers
fees was made by several counties
in 1869?
6. How many test farms does the
North Carolina Department of Agri-
culture operate?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
TODAY IN HISTORY

1777-SiXth Continental Congress
meets at York, Pa.
1791-Gen. Washington and his
army suddenly appears before
Yorktown, Va.
Seemingly inevitable war
between United States and France
averted by treaty between them.
2-Russians in Alaska build a
ford at Ross, only 18 miles from
Bodega, Calf.
1846-Dr. William T. G. Morton,
Boston dentist, extracts 4 patients
tooth by use Of ether-an epoch in
dental annals.
1878-YelloW fever RACES in New
Orleans and Memphis.
1918-President Wilson draws
first draft ,iumoers. 18 American
planes in tight with 25 Gc-can
ones, bring down seven without
losing a one.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
September 80, 1929

The transplanted library of Duke
University, which has been recon
structed on the campus Of Kittrell
presented md accepted at exercises
college, at Kittrell, is to be formally
to be held on Tuesday, October s.
and invitations have been sent tc
several hundred people to attend
The building for years served Trim
ity College and later Duke Univer-
sity at Durham until the new vast
building program got under way
when it was torn down to make
room for the new scheme of things
there.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-30
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today indicates one who will be
erninently self-sacrificing, and per
haps too idealistic. There is an in
dication of attaining to high sta
ton in life. If SO, beware of the
allurement Of life, and follow the
straight path las you value your
cipal failing seems to be too great
health and reputation. The prin-
4 susceptibility 3nd it may draw
you into trouble by the agency of
the opposite lex.