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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

You may have a magnetic person
atty, you may possess great charm
and you may have faultless manners
BUT what happens to all these fine
points when you talk over the tele.
phone? Are you able to get that per.
sonality and charm over the wires
Have you good telephone manners?
It might be smart idea to check
up on this, because actual surveys con-
Quoted by telephone companies
throughout the Bell System prove that
q pleasant, cheerful, courteous man.
ner Of speaking over telephone
brings results while curt, Indifferent
or expressionless voice may hurt &
persons reputation or business.
These surveys indicate that the sim.
plest maxim to follow in telephone
conversations and the one which will
produce the best results is, to para
phrase the Golden Rule, "talk unto
others as you would have others talk
unto you" Putting it simply, just
obey the common rules Of courtesy.
In an effort to bring the importance
Of developing telephone personality
before the general public, Bell System
companies have prepared booklets con-
tanning suggestions on how to develop
the "voice with SMILE" These book
let's may generally be obtained from
local Bell System offices. Many large
business firms throughout the country
have profited by the suggestions they
contain and are now actively engaged
in programs designed to better the
telephone manners Of their employees.
Briefly, there are twelve simple
questions to ask yourself when carry
ing on telephone conversation:
1. Do answer promptly?
2. Do greet callers cheerfully?
8. Do ! sound alert, interested,
friendly, indifferent, pre-occupied.
bored?
a. Do speak close to the mouth
piece?
5. Is my voice harsh, high pitched,
low?
6. Do humble during chat?
2. Do answer by saying "hello" or
by mentioning department and my
name?
8. Do hang up first or wait for
caller to hang up?
9. Do replace receiver gently or
carelessly?
10. Do listeners often ask me to re-
peat?
II. Do I habitually ask caller to re-
peat?
IL. Do I talk too fast, too slowly?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
Saturday, Feb. "a, 1910

At the hour of three o'clock p. M.
All those two business properties
located in Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, and more particu-
larly described as follows:
FIRST: All that vacant lot on Will
low Street in Pocomoke City, Wor-
cester County, Maryland, adjoining
the Parker House property, having a
width of 26 feet on said Willow Street
and a depth of approximately 95 feet.
This lot has the right of ingress and
egress over an alley IL feet wide
leading to Maple Street and is subject
to the right of ingress and egress
over an alley across the rear or
Southwest end of said lot for the use
of the lot adjoining owned by L. Paul
Ewell. There is also an alley 5 feet
wide along the Southwest line of said
lot separating same from the Ewell
lot, said feet to be used in common
by both of said lots (For plat see L..
Paul EwelO. It is all and the same
lot conveyed to James T. Young from
L. Paul Ewell and others by deed dat
ed May 20, 1928, and recorded in
Liber o. D. C. No. 46 folios 235,
etc. This is a good business location.
SECOND: All that lot or parcel
of land on Clarke Avenue in POGO
moke City, Worcester County, Mary
land, sometimes called the evans
Building" having a width of so feet
on Clarke Avenue and a depth of APP
proximately 1874 feet to an alley, be-
ing all of the third item in a deed to
James T. Young from Annie S..
Young dated September 10, 1919, and
recorded in Liber o. D. c. No. "a
folios 458, etc. This lot is improved
by a modern brick store building.
All that farm or tract of land in
Atkinson's District and more particu-
larly described as follows:
THIRD: All that tract of land in
Atkinson's District, containing 80
acres, more or less, being the first
item in the aforesaid deed to James
T. Young from Annie s. Young. This
is commonly called the John S. Bev-
ans tract and is set in pine timber.
Terms of Sale: One-third cash on
day of sale; one-third in three months
and one-third in six months, or all
cash at the option Of the purchaser.
Deferred payments to bear interest
from date Of sale and to be secured
to the satisfaction Of said trustee.
Title papers, revenue stamps, state
tax, etc., at the expense of the pur-
chaser.
L. PAUL EWELL, Trustee
NOTICE-Creditors of James T.
Young are hereby notified to file
their claims, with the vouchers there
of, with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, Mary
land, Snow Hill, Maryland, on or be-
fore the first day Of April, 1910.
L. Paul Ewell, Trustee
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
AccOn1ac News

Miss Dorothy Bell returned to her
home in Birds Nest Sunday, after
spending several days with Miss
Katherine Budd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry r. Bell, of
Birds Nest, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Bells parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Will
liam Colona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tilman F. Woodland
is spending several days with rela-
tives in Elizabeth City, N. C.
Mr.. Jack Hayden is able to be out,
after having been confined to his
home by grippe.
Mr.. Allen Budd spent several days
this week with friends in Birds Nest
Mrs. James Arthur Budd is confin-
ed to her home with flu.
Miss Edna Steward, Commercial
Teacher at the Accomac High School,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

is spending several days at her home
in Greensboro, Md.
Miss Betty Belle DeCormis, stud.
ent at Duke University, Durham, N
c., spent from Saturday until Wed.
nesday of this week with her par.
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Joseph L. Decor.
mis-.
Mrs. H. B. White, of Chicago, Ill.
is spending some time with her aunt
Miss Halle Higgins.
Mr.. Fred E. Ruediger, of Newport
News, is spending this weekend with
his family here.
Rev. and Mrs. w. X. Haddock and
son, Kenneth, have returned from q
visit with relatives in Richmond.
Mrs. Joseph L. DeCormis, Jr., OF
Newport News, spent the past week
end with his family here.
Mr.. Fosque Watson, who has beer
quite i'll at his home here, is much
better at this writing.
Mrs. Margaret B. Steinmetz has
returned after having spent several
weeks in Cleveland, Ohio, with he,
son, Mr.. Richard B. Steinmetz and
Mrs. Steinmetz.
Mrs. J. H. Ayres and Miss Eliza
beth Ayres are visiting relatives in
Miami, Florida.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
NEAR POCOMOKE CITY

Under and by virtue of the power
Of sale contained in a mortgage from
Horace E. Carey and Ocie Carey, his
wife, to Mason Brothers, now held by
the undersigned as assignee for fore
closure, same bearing date December
81, 1880, and recorded among the
land records of Worcester County,
Maryland, in Liber B. B. No. 8, folios
307, ETC., the undersigned assignee
will offer for sale at public auction
in front of Pocomoke Hotel formerly
Parker House) in Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
L. Paul Ewell, Solicitor
Trustees Sale
OF VALUABLE
TOWN PROPERTY and
TIMBER TRACT

Under and by virtue of a decree of
the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, in Equity, passed
in the case of Young & Son, Incor-
porated, a body corporate VS.. Char
lotte B. Young ct al, designated as
No. 5OS7 Chancery, the undersigned
Trustee will offer for sale at public
auction, in front of Hotel Pocomoke
formerly Parker Housel, in POGO
moke City, Worcester County, Mary
land, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

return In other words the company would have pay around
100000 year for capital could obtain for approximately
$30O0OO
quote more Congress intended
powers the Sec having general
phrases believed the SEC would stretch it's put
the IN tne p9ston Oh acang 70 Ger
marketed and telling leading industry with the finest kind
of credit that must spend half million year than is
necessary raising money for expansion and employment This
exactly the sort of thing that preventing real ordered
legitimate private rights by public servants that opening the
of good citizens to the abuses of centralized
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
BUREAUCRACY RUNS RAMPANT

In recent column David Lawrence said: "A sweeping nves-
tgaon of the Securities and Exchange Commission be voted
the House of Representatives For before has there
been revealed such clear of interference by governmental
commission with unemployment and the normal development
construction the utility business Likewise before has
the SEC undertaken tell American business that they must
stock instead of bonds increasing the
their companies In effect the SEC sregards the that
it's action electric light rates America to be forced
upward when they ought to be coming down."
Mr. lawrence refers to the of large operating electric
100000 bond the public This utility has strong credit
and could have sold bonds bearing cent interest per
Instead the Commission 1.-TWO of it's five members dsenng) said
the $0O0O should be raised through the sale of
ck for which the would have about cent
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
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 Frank P. Hender-
son, late Of Worcester County, de-
ceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 9th day Of August; 1910. They
may otherwise by law, be excluded
from all benefits Of the said estatA
All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my and Thu
25th day of January, 1910.
MINNIE b. HENDERSON,
Executrfx
Test: Frank e. Hudson, Register q
Wills.
Jan. 26-St.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
WHY APE THE DICTATORS?


The proposal made by high Federal official that the Presi
dent be given sweeping dctatoa in time of war
ency has met with the opposition OF number of Amer
The Portland Oregonian made typical comment when it
sa ut unexpanabe phenomenon that there freebon
Americans important positions who would have
by adopting the theories of that responsible
for the waheores which have not yet proved
set in the winning of but which in Russia have produced
amazing and disastrous military incompetence"
One wonders just what grounds official has for talking
about imminent The recent polls show that the
American people determined to keep neutral they
cas including the President indicate deep determination to
keep of foreign and to again send E. to
other lands.
To give any executive of government the power to
factories ships supplies and to take those other steps
which properly associate with relationships not democracy
is to hostage to the 1t would fasen
land those ruthless shaces which cruelty bind millions Of
pie lands where all liberties have been destroyed by the State
Call this socialism, communism what irrespective of
the employed the extension of the OF
ocasm the individual must inevitably the death of
freedom and Constitutional form
ment.
Perhaps the vital quality the American people pos
today ability to nationally and cody think
things through give hyseia and to the bland
gents of those who emergency whenever opposition to
their plans future nation and free people will
be dark The job of all Americans to really keep democracy
alive at home.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
the public for their sympathy and
ness and death of Carrie Tull Collins
my wife and our mother. Also for
the beautiful flowers, automobiles
and services rendered. Also wish to
thank those who assisted in clearing
the road and cemetery Of snow.
Harry N. Collins and children
Feb. 2-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
Saturday, Feb. 10, 1910
at the hour of three o'clock p. M.

at the hour of three o'clock p. M.
all that lot or parcel of ground sit
uate, lying and being in the First
Election District Of Worcester County,
Maryland, just south of Pocomoke
City, being on the northwest side of
the county road leading to Cedar Hall,
it being all and the same tract or par
eel of land conveyed by the mortgage
aforesaid and all and the same con-
veyed to the said mortgagors from
William T. Mason and others by deed
dated December 81, 1880, and record
ed in Liber B. B. No. II, folios 1O1
and 102.
This lot is improved by a six-room-
ed bungalow and is occupied by James
Ards as a residence and filling sta
ton.
Terms of sale CASH. Title papers
and revenue and state tax at the ex-
pense of the purchaser. Possession
on ratification of sale.
L. PAUL EWELL, Assignee
NOTE: A reasonable amount of the
purchase money will be furnished if
desired, to be secured by mortgage on
the premises.
L. Paul Ewell
Jan. 19-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
FOR SALE

Free Gifts to All. Clothing Bar
gains. Good dresses 10c; Spring
Coats 40c: Shoes 25c; Skirts 1Oc;
Pants 45c; Suits $2.95. Numerous
other Bargains. Send for our Free
Catalog. Dixie Mail Order House,
Dept. G., P. o. Box SO, Station B,
New York City.
Feb. 2-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
NAVAL EXPANSION

It has become evident that United States Navys
Vnson @ fer
branch Of our fighting designed largely to meet
top in Europes If the deocracies wn the Ad
mirals figure will have nothing to feart inconcevabe
the dctatos won would be the only great
ocracy left and would be surrounded by potential enemies
Naval Operations Admiral Stark tesng before House
Affairs Committee behalf of the Vinson bill The Admir-
al said what have asked for which believe for the
will maintain the So ratio in the Pacific (hat u.s. five tons
Of u fighting craft for three tons of Japan is not suf
defend home waters the Monroe dosrne
sessions and trade routes against coalition OF Japan Rus
STA. Germany and Italy,
To the iayman the possibility of such coalition of powers
joining to sack remote but
To get e
take look at Of the world Primary area of defense
Alaska to the Hawaiian Islands, then back the mainland at
Panama Here we are today supreme SO far as any military
quate off any invader from the East and if
taken enemy would be from it's by the time it
long fight And defense precautions being taken Alas
ka including construction of air bases But beyond the
bounded the triangle lie trade routes other island
IONS The Philippines for instance 5000 miles from
Pearl Habor and theory has it that no fleet can be highly eec
tive if it must fight 5000 miles from major base of
supply and maintenance Guam in similar position, being
If we are to be able really enforce the Monroe Doctrine
and when it is violated by some alien power the problem be-
the waters of Latin America and northern South America would
be required
advocates On the other hand the doubers
good arguments too They that there little chance of die
does totaan powers would be exhausted
decades would have before they could achieve
success in going to war against by that time ships
might build would be completely obsolete They point
out that the cost of building ships doesn't end
pensive operate maintain fighting trim And they feel
that the chance of the dctaors getting together judging
Russia for instance) is hardly worth considering
Won ss no %5 a what y0GE own views sS on naval
em-down-and-drag em-out fight in Congress.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

We are equipped to do all kinds
of printing. Let US quote you . price
on your next Job.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

FOR SALE-Heatrola in good con-
dition. Will sell reasonable. NJ. @.
Spencer.
Feb. 2-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
MISCELLANEOUS

KODAK ROLL FILMS developed
including 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, 1940-02-02

FOR SALE-Dry poultry manure.
Delivered within 10 miles from Po-
comoke. Six tons to a load. Price
$40 per load. Apply to Harvey Mears,
Chincoteague, Va.
Dec. 29-4tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

WANTED-TO rent two unfurnish-
ed rooms. Location near business Sec
ton desired. Apply to Democrat Of
flee.
Jan. 26-2tp. /
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
% cents will remain the same aA
Shaws.
July loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

FREE! If excess acid causes yen
pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indigestion,
Heartburn, Belching, Bloating, NaR-
sea, Gas Pains, get free sample, UdgA
at Lloyd & Blaine.
Jan. 13-12tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
ANNAPOLIS - MATAPEAKE
ROMANCOKE - CLAIBORNE
FERRIES

FALL & WINTER SCHEDULE-.193s
Effective September 26, 1889
DAILY AND SUNDAY.
Eastern Standard Time
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

FOR RENT-Apartment, corner
Walnut and Fifth SITS. rooms, pri-
vate bath, newly papered and paint
ed, garage. Telephone 81 F 2 or
write Wilson c. Outten, Y. M. G. A.,
Norristown, Pa.
Jan. left.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Store room, in PENN.
sula Building. 20 by so feet. For
merly occupied by Eugene p. Mat
thews. Possession March /, 1910.
George S. Bunting.
Feb. PCT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

FOR SALE-TimOthy and clover
hay. Robert H. Northam.
Feb. 2-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02

FOR RENT-DOuble or single
rooms. Would like three girls. Apply
Miss Cora Powell.
Jan. 26-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-02
WANTED

I would like work as practical nurse
or companion. Apply Worcester
Democrat.
Jan. 12-tf.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
DISILLUSIONMENT

! met my favorite movie star
And, lord, was he borel
He talked about himself at will
From seven until four;
Then downed another drink or two
And passed out on the floor.
K. Forshay.
Add SMILES: As inefficient as a
man putting on his own auto plates.
Football is a major handicap to
education, says DR.. Hutchins of the
University Of Chicago. Most Of us
thought it was the other way around.
Add SMILES: As depressed as a
cheer leader who picked the Univer-
sity of Chicago for his education.
There are $4,000, 900 fishermen in
the United States, a federal bureau
which gets paid for keeping track
of such things, announces. No won
der those two fish get more scary
every season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
HOUSEHOLD
QUESTIONS

The gray or green color hard
water gives to rice when it is
boiled may be prevented by add
ing a pinch of cream of tartar or
a little lemon juice to the water.
Keep a large shaker containing
six parts salt to one part pepper
on the shelf of your kitchen range
to use in seasoning foods.
To remove a fresh grease spot
on a rug, cover the spot with blot
ting paper, then press with hot
fatiron. Cover the spot with mag
nesia, let it remain for "a hours,
then brush off. 80
To keep muslin, curtains even
when laundering them, put two
curtains together and iron as one
curtain. s
To restore fireplace bricks to
their natural color and keep them
clean, wash them in a mixture of
two ounces soda, one ounce pum-
ice stone, ounce salt mixed with
water till it forms a cream.
II rubber gloves are sprinkled
on the inside with cornstarch or
powder they will slip on more
easily.
To remove salt from fish in a
hurry, wash the fish for a while
in sweet milk.
DO not wrap silver in bleached
linen. The sulphur which has been
used in bleaching will tarnish it.
Unbleached cotton flannel is best.
Put strips Of adhesive tape on
the inside of children's rubbers.
On tape print the children's
names. They will then have no
difficulty in finding their rubbers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
PLANET JOTTINGS

Joe Stain, from up Moscow way,
has war which he would like to
swap, sell or lease.
Earl Browder was in court under
the name of Earl Browder.
Harold Ickes hasn't lambasted
anybody in almost a week now, and
must be i'll or something.
Bob Taft, from up Cincinnati way,
is trying to collect a prize offered
by Mr.. Roosevelt for a plan to bal
ance the budget. Bob win settle for
a set of dishes.
A Mickey Rooney-for-Pre
club was started here last week at
the Fire House. Mickey could sweep
the country, say we.
frankie Murphy has been located
by anxious friends. He turned up on
the Supreme court. That win stop
him popping about, We ed reckons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
HOW q }, SEW.
by Ruth Wyeth Spears o9P

12-inches long and 8 inches across
as shown here. Bias tape may
be used for the smaller anchor.
which is just half the, size of the
large one. s,ts ~.s..r
NOTE: Mrs. Spears Sewing
Book No. 2 contains a cornplete
alphabet to be made of straight
or bias strips; also illustrations OF
five processes of fabric mending;
SO embroidery stitches; making
doll clothes; and numerous gift
items. Ask for Book No. 2, enclos-
ing 10 cents to cover cost. Address:
Mrs. Spears, Drawer 10, Bedford
Hills, N. Y. Ia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
HornesicIx RreaIxfast

Bring me some cold porridge,
said the soldier to the waitress.
Burn some toast to q cinder," he
added FRY two bad eggs and
serve them on a dirty plate. Make
the coffee % that It tastes ike mud
and bring it in a cracked cup 50
that it drips down my chin when
drink st.
The concoction came-and the
puzzled waitress asked: ISIS there
anything more?"
YES" said the soldier. s'Now
sit down and nag me. I'm home
sick"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16
Women in Majority

In most countries the female
population exceeds the male. For
every 1000 males there are 1908
females in England, 1,071 in
France, 1853 in Germany, 1,103
in Russia, 1,097 in Portugal, and
as many as 1889 in Esthonia. Only
a few countries have a larger
male population than female. They
include the United States, with 976
women for every 1000 men.
And in Cuba the women are
comparatively scarce, with only
1888 for every 1000 men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-02-16

THINGS that have to do with
= the sea are a good theme for
decorating a recreation room, a
boys room or a summer cottage.
A ship model has a salty flavor
but is not a necessity. One young
ster made map of a desert island
complete with a legend of hidden
treasure. No one knew more than
he about the island or treasure
for he invented both of them. He
also salvaged the steering wheel
from an old boat and hung it on
the wall with ropes. A small fig
ure of a sailor was wired for a
lamp.
His mother made a smartly
tailored navy blue couch cover
trimmed in red anchor and a red
cushion was adorned with a blue
anchor. Straight strips of material
1-inch wide after the edges are
turned under will make an anchor