davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1941-05-05
j. ). Leather Orders
81 Arrearages on
Prior Preferred
February Distribution
OF $3.50 Was First
Since 1888
3, the Associated Press.

g. the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 5.-Directors OF
United States Leather Co. declared
a dividend of 50 a share on the
prior preferred stock on account OF
accumulations, payable Nav % to
stock of record May is. The pre-
vious payment was s150 a share on
February Is, the first since 1888.
Standard Of Indiana.
Directors of Standard Oil Co. of
Indiana declared the regular divi-
dend of Is cents a capital share,
payable June Is to stockholders of
record May Is.
Evening star., 1941-05-05
Insurance Congress
Program 10 Draw
$50 10 Capital
HoIeombe Will Leud
Joint Meeting With
Baltimore Association
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

John Marshall Holcombe, Jr., man
ager of the Life Insurance Sales Re-
search Bureau at Hartford, and B.
N. Woodson. service director, will
Evening star., 1941-05-05
Steel Quotations

NEW YORK, May R.-steel prices
per 100 pounds fob. PITTSBURGH: Hot
rolled sheets, base price, 2.10; galvanized
sheets, $50. Steel bars, 2.15.
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FREIGHT Loudinqs

NEW YORK May 5 dP-Revenue
freight cars handled by railroads report
ing today for the week ended May 3 in
cluded:
May 3. Prev. vk. Yr ago.
Atchison --- 21,911 2s,630 24,177
Evening star., 1941-05-05

AppoXmote Soes OF STOCKS on the NJ 7. Sock tSchonge
l1:O0 AM 13O 600 1900 Noon 100000
100 P 250000 200 Pm. 100000
Total Sales for the day. 100000
sUn Of trading.
In
Bankruptcy securities assumed by such
Rates table
otherwise special
included
xd Ex dividends xr Ex righs Also extra extras Cash
Paid Payable
this year PAYABLE Canadian funds Accumulated
or declared
Evening star., 1941-05-05

paid SO far this year. e Paid last year.
Quota ations furnished by National Asso-
citation of Securities Dealers, Inc. which
states they do not necessarily reflect actual
transactions or firm bids or offers, but
should indicate approximate prices.
Evening star., 1941-05-05
'Ex dividend.

PLUS extras. a CSC paid so far this year.
e2C extra gS600 extra paid De.
cember 2S 1910. $500 extra. K zoe
extra. m 81 80 extra 90 paid Sep
tember 80. 1910. $500 paid in 1910.
Y $1,000 extra.
Evening star., 1941-05-05
London Tin Prices

LONDON. May 5 tP.-Tin easier; spot,
1859 IS bid, 1859 los asked: future. f265
15s bid. f266 asked.
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Dividends Announced

NEW YORK. May 5.-Dividends de-
clared Prepared by Fitch Publishing Co.
Regular.
Pc Stk of Pay
Rate. riod. record. able
Evening star., 1941-05-05
New York Bur Silver

NEW YORK, May (P.-Bar
silver, 34s4, unchanged.
Evening star., 1941-05-05
Insurance Stocks

NEW YORK. May 5 QP.-National Asso-
citation Securities Dealers, Inc:
Evening star., 1941-05-05

Efforts are being made to culti.
vate tobacco in Denmark.
Evening star., 1941-05-05
u. S. Treasury Notes
(Reported by Smith Bar

NEW YORK, May LP-Prices quoted
in dollars and thirty-seconds.
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SINGER SEWING MACHINE co.

Educators and economists have
long stressed the Importance of the
women doing their own sewing.
Aside from being able to have bet
ter fitting frocks from more select
material, the saving in actual dol
lars and cents is a big considera-
ton.
The women of this section are in
deed fortunate that they never
need worry because of their inabil-
ity to secure the best-the very
best-in sewing machines because
right here in our midst is a branch
office of the largest and best MAX
ers of sewing machines in the
world-"The Singer"
Singer" needs no introduction to
the American women. Singer" in
the sewing machine world means
the utmost value-the best in sew
ing machines. The Singer Sewing
Machine Co. has a convenient bud
get plan. According to this plan,
any person can select any model of
sewing machine from the sturdy
foot power machine to the finest
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

A LL-AMERICAN as a gridiron is
"A that Public Favorite Number
One: Apple Pie and Coffeei Surveys
prove men order it in restaurants
more than any other meal-ender;
indicate it's their favorite dessert
at home. Learn to make good cot.
fee; learn to make good apple pie,
and you've gone long ways toward
getting and holding the man in your
life. Here's how:
To Make Good Coffee:
Keep the coffee maker clean. A
scrupulously clean coffee pot is es-
sential to making good coffee.
Use fresh coffee and freshly boiled
water. Measure both coffee and
water accurately. Use l heaping
tablespoon of coffee for each mea-
surfing cup of water.
Coffee should be in contact with
the water a definite length of time,
depending on the type and capacity
of the coffee maker.
Coffee should be served as soon
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

electrically operated machine by
making a reasonable down pay
ment with the balance divided into
small monthly or weekly payments.
Repair service and complete
parts are carried by the Dover Of
fees at 212 Loockerman st. In
dealing with this company insist on
the Singer" credentials. All rep
resentatives of this nationally
known firm are required to place
bond with this company and re-
ceive a monthly badge of proper
representation insuring you
that you are dealing with an hon
est, authorized representative of
the Singer Sewing Machine Co.
You will find Mr.. Dorsey Eckle-
berry the Dover district manager
and distributor of Singer through
out this section, an intelligent per-
son who understands all that per-
tains to sewing machines and
whose desire is to render you the
most efficient service possible.
Phone Dover 1868.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

The raising of poultry is bust
ness which requires extensive care
and the first requisite is the supply
ing of the correct feed.
Kauffman's, located near Coopers
Corner, have let nothing stand be-
tween them and supplying the very
best grades of poultry, dairy feeds
and laying mashes. Those in charge
are busy continually to perfect the
health producing properties of their
feeds and to make certain that the
high standard of quality establish
ed by this firm is steadfastly main
tanned at all times.
Red Comb Feeds contain all the
good elements that chicks are made
of and the necessary ingredients in
proper proportions to insure COM
plete digestion. If you want
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
Geo. G. Richardson
Shows Newest in Spring Awnings


Rapid strides have been made
during recent years in home con-
struction. Today, more than ever,
good-looking, serviceable, practical
awnings are considered necessary
to the good-looking home, as they
add that bit of life, that dash
of color, that air of attractive
ness to a home that lifts it from
the class of the ordinary looking
and places it among the unusual.
George G. Richardson located in
Dover at 127 So. Governors Av.,
supplies people of this and sur
rounding territory with awnings of
best quality at prices consistent
with the high quality of work he
turns out. Let him explain the
many details that make for the
long wearing quality and features
of these fine awnings. You will
find he has a comprehensive knowl-
edge of the line and will place be-
fore you a complete description of
them
In the stock room of this enter
prising firm will be found multi
tude of patterns and designs. A
fine selection to choose from is al
ways on hand. Be sure to see the
big spring line beautiful and
durable every specimen of them.
Phone 649.
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These people are easy to get to
and talk with. We recommend that
you visit their modern display room
and investigate the very worth
while appliances they have to offer.
You can count on their suggestions
and advice as being sincere and
truthful in every detail. They are
outstanding citizens who have chos-
en- this field as the one in which
they can best serve the community.
We deem it a privilege to have
them represented in this issue and
recommend them and the worthy
appliances they sell-to all.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
Duval Tea House

We Americans are certainly fas-
tidious people. We have certain
set standards and rules and have
achieved the reputation with our
Ineighboring people of being partic-
ular almost to the degree of fault.
From this can be gained the facts
that individuals who operate a tea
room have no easy task on their
hands. They must bend service to
meet the individual tastes and re-
quirements of all who enter the es-
| tablishment
Duval Tea House, located in Do
yer, at 121 SO. State ST., has an I'M
usually good reputation for serving
not only delicious food at reason
able prices but for it's charming at
mosphere as well-so well known =
in fact recommended by Duncan
Hines in both of his books "Adven-
lures in Good Eating" and 'Iodg-
ing For Night" Established since
1925 has become known all along
the ocean highway route. Colored
cooks experts in the culinary arts
have been with them since the open
Iing-they are Elsie, Cora, and
Annie
It is no wonder that Duval Tea
House is the eating place for home
folks and those from afar. For here
is an establishment that fills the re-
quirements of all fine foods Nutri-
tiously cooked foods that bring the
faded appetite back to life.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
RITERS AUTO SERVICE

Dover, on So. Governors Av., af-
fords a unique specialized service
in their line for they make a spec
ialty of Strengthening bent axles or
frames. They offer the public a
truly genuine and worthwhile ser
vice. They feature Bear Alignment
and Dynamic Wheel Balancing Ser
vice as well as being specialists on
Chevrolet Auto Repairing. They
can guarantee to correct shimmy,
hard steering, wandering or weav-
ing, and all work is done in a few
hours time Don't be too sure your
frames and axles are in line. There
is no charge for inspection 50 stop
in without delay to have them in
spected and save yourself money
and loads of grief. Phone Dover 814
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
SAM H. CARSON AGENCY
AFFORDS COMNIENDABLE SERVICE

Insurance is by no means a
gamble or speculation. It is a vital
part of every business and of par
amount Importance to every home.
Realizing that deep and thorough
knowledge of all that pertains to
the insurance business in all of it's
branches was an absolute necessity
to rendering the most efficient SER
vice to their clients, The Sam H.
Carson Agency located in Dover at
158 So. Bradford, has made a care
full study of the subject and by this
means has qualified as an expert
relative to this all important topic.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
r. r. Av. Phone No. 2

gree of temperature in keeping
with your desires. It anticipates
your rising in the morning and pro-
duces just the correct temperature
of heat you enjoy throughout the
day and as far into the night as
you wish. The first cost of the ap-
pliance is indeed reasonable consid-
ering the service and comfort it
produces. The upkeep is practical
ly the same amount as that which
you would spend to heat your home
without complete automatic ser
vice. Then too, it is the convent
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
DOVER LAUNDRY
INsTALLS NEW EQUIPMENT

The Dover Laundry located in
Dover at All So. Governors Ay. are
certainly specialists in the art of
cleaning clothes clean. Any laun-
dry is capable of cleaning clothes,
but to clean them clean, and not in
lure them-and to deliver them
promptly is the type of service this
enterprising firm renders the peo-
pie of this community.
This plant is a model of effic-
iency. They have recently install
ed a new 6 Roll Flat Work Ironer,
new shirt ironing unit, new drying
tumbler and new boiler-all to bet
ter serve the public. Here is found
machinery of the latest and most
improved types to render the best
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

To lessen the drudgery of house
keeping, to make the home a more
beautiful and comfortable place in
which to live and enjoy life, to keep
her brow smooth, her hands soft
and her disposition as carefree and
lighthearted as possible, these are
the ideals, the principles on which
the firm of E. L. Jones co. was
founded.
They are representatives for the
Century Oil Burners that provides
comfort beyond price.
1t is faithful servant that auto
matically heats your home to a de-
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

as possible after making. Never
serve reheated coffee.
For Good Apple Pie:
Pastry Il teaspoon cinnas
l cup sugar mon
tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons but
Il teaspoon nut ter
meg Whole cloves
6 10 s large apples
Line 9-inch pie pan with pastry:
Combine sugar. flour, nutmeg and
cinnamon. Pare apples and remove
cores; cut in sixths. Arrange half
of apple slices in pan; add one hale
of the sugar and spice mixture
Add remaining apple slices and
sugar. Dot the top with butter.
Moisten lower edge of crust with
water. Place top crust over apples;
press edges together with a fork:
trim. Press whole cloves into the
top of pastry to form the shape of
a coffee cup. Bake in a moderately
hot oven (425o FL 40 to As minutes,
or until apples are tender. Makes
6 servings.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
M. A. HARTNETT
Lumber, Building Supplies Roofing Materials,
Cement and Plaster

rented homes or in a home Of their
own, old and minus some of the
modern household appliances and
equipments, have been taught the
wisdom of purchasing some sites
with restrictions and building on
them the home of their dreams.
M. A. Hartnett. located in Dover,
on r. r. Ave, Phone No. 3, carries
a fine line of lumber, building ma
terials, roofing materials, cement
and plaster. Their facilities are
such that they can meet every de-
mand promptly and with service
that will insure the utmost speed
in the completion of home or
building.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

A crash caused by the sudden i'm
pact of two motor cars-the gath
ering of a curious throng to wit
ness the wreck-the arrival of the
wrecking car and the incident is
over so far as the spectators are
concerned.
For the body repairman the story
just commences, because in his care
has been placed the task of remov-
ing the dents, the broken parts and
the damage that the unexpected
accident has produced.
This firm certainly meets the
needs of the motoring public at
such times as these. Equipped with
the finest machinery known to
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
Rudnick's Live Stock Sales Co.


From the cattle grazing in the
fields to the meats, ready to be pre-
pared for a very discriminating
class of clientele, is a truly inter
esting and fascinating story. And
one of the most important parts of
that story, is that occupied by the
live stock dealer. A man who must
be possessed of a deep understand
ing of cattle and cattle raising
man who must be courteous, con-
siderate and accommodating.
Rudnick's Live Stock Sales Co.
located in Middletown and Dover
near Cooper's Corner, is known far
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OEsa Jays grandma used to set
], bread to rise in a warm spot
IN Of the stove-and, when the
mad was warm enough pop it into
n oven and bake them. Wouldn't
n Be surprised today if she could
ay step into the Dover Baking
\. located in Dover, at POI Divi-
Ia St., and see how they take
b temperature" Of the hundreds
Mves Of bread in the process of
sNg? How every stage in that
'msss is timed by the clock-and
sE The temperature is kept so per-
fsay even that every loaf comes
| ID baked to just the right delicate
sadsn brown.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
CALVIN CLARK


To live in hearts we leave behind
is not to die. This beautiful token
to those who have passed onward
is the creed upon which this mas
terful mortician has established
business.
With many years of successful
experience combined with a most
comprehensive fund of knowledge
of the proper manner in conducting
an interment service, the funerals
which they conduct are impressive
and convey lasting feeling of dig
nifty and righteousness that have
caused people to think of them dur
ing their time of grief.
Their ability to conform actions
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

them to health and productiveness.
The practitioner of veterinary
medicine possesses as much knowl-
edge and ability as the physician.
For it is the veterinarian who To-
Gates symptoms of tuberculosis in
cattle, and makes efforts to eradi-
cate it. 1t is he who treats and
culls the diseased poultry from the
flock. It is he who keeps the swine
and sheep healthy and still import
ant-the great friend of the kiddie
who keeps our pets well. His is a
most important task-much more
so than we appreciate. Phone 355,
near Dover.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

The ovens used in this establish
ment has made this bread the fav-
orite in many of the finest homes in
this section. Bread from this high
class bakery is just the right shape.
A shape that makes a convenient
loaf-a size that gives more slices,
fits the toaster, makes daintier
sandwiches.
1t is different in fiavor-it pos
sesses different appetizing goodness
that will delight you. 1t is new and
different in food value because
every single ingredient is of the
highest possible quality, enriched
with government approved Vita
min B1.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
GreystOne
Bowling Alley

One of the most delightful and
healthful sports that have come to
light and which is being offered to
the public is that of bowling at the
Greystone Bowling Alley under the
capable direction of NJ Hayes Will
son located in Dover on King ST.,
which is rapidly taking its place as
one of the main forms of pleasant
diversion that is being offered to
both sexes. It is a delightful way
to pass away a few hours of idle
time in the form of entertainment
that is highly and exceedingly ben
eficial to the physical appearance.
1t is an excellent means of keeping
one physically fit and to the ladies
who desire to keep that slim sill
houette which is so much in vogue
there is no better way to retain
that youthful figure-that dashing
spirit of youth than through this
pleasant means of entertainment.
They realized the value of whole
some amusement and recreation for
the people and figured that if they
could give the people of this sec
ton something that would interest
all of us in a clean, pleasant form,
surrounded with an atmosphere of
refinement, they would be doing
their part in making our section
prosperous with a healthy, ambit-
ious people-for after all the
wealth and prosperity of the COM
munity is largely due to the people
that make up the community. The
Greystone Bowling Alley is the fin
est and we wish it every success.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

They will certainly deem it
pleasure to explain the merits of
the company's policies to you.
They will show you how the saving
afforded, means a greater coverage
at the least cost. You will find
them to be courteous and accom-
modating individuals, people who
understands every phase of the in
surance game. They will impart
that knowledge to you in a way
that will convey full understanding
of what you are purchasing. Phone
Dover 393M.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
TOWNSEND BROS.

They know used cars have values
to offer that are astonishingly low
in price, that can hardly be told
from brand new-and with years of
smooth, satisfactory running in
them.
This enterprising firm, being a
permanent institution in this COM
munity, eliminates every element of
risk or gamble out of your pur-
chase and are sold regardless
whether it is a new or used car,
and see that it provides the maxi
mum of service and pleasure for
the least amount of money. The
editor of this column takes real
pride in recommending Townsend
Bros. and the cars they sell. Phone
351.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22
KAUFFMAN'S FEED & SUPPLY
RED COMB FEEDS

healthy, vigorous, fast-growing
chicks, we recommend that you use
Red Comb Feeds. The fact that
they are on the daily menu cards in
many of our largest and most prof
liable poultry farms in this section
is eloquent proof of their value and
health producing properties. They
supply the finest of tested feed pro-
ducts.
1t makes no difference how large
or how small your requirements
may be, by dealing with this firm
you are sure of getting what you
need to insure the health of your
poultry with the least possible de-
lay, in most courteous manner
land at most reasonable prices.
Phone 1161.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

and wide as a livestock dealer who
has helped in no small measure to
fulfill the mission of helping to
supply a market in our community
for live stock. No review of the
commercial and agricultural life of
this county would be complete
without directing attention to this
enterprise. Providing as it does a
second to none market for stock
raisers. For top prices the Rud-
nick Live Stock Sales is noted.
Known for their courteous attitude,
honesty and deep interests of agri-
cultural development.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

are one of those unfortu-
y! florists who seem to be re-
s,s their autos with new tires IS
ssI times a year don't blame It
vera ss +i-ss Very often and in most
u' 4 / due to the axle or frame
81 : cal being out Of alignment.
yisst bump is very frequently
~ .srss Of a condition of this type
Passn tires and four-wheel brakes
: s'+ tr;st the axle or throw the
...s out Of line. Oftentimes
|s.. -, systems cause this.
| u,vsysr, no matter what the
ito continue driving your car
/ natter how slightly axle or
e.. NAV be out of line is not
n mighty expensive, but danger
b as well.
ui,.,s Auto Service, located in
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to each individual situation, their
efforts to lessen the anguish and
sorrow of those who mourn the be-
loved departed one and the deeper
understanding which is the most
necessary requisite of one engaged
in this class of endeavor are deeply
apparent at every funeral which
they direct.
1t is to enterprises of this type
that we can be thankful for the
high standards which are the art of
embalming and funeral directing
can be attributed. Calvin Clark
Funeral Home is located in Dover,
at 102 SO. Queen st. Phone 379.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

service in washing clothes. Only
pure soap and soft water touches
the clothes which insures cleanli-
ness first and elimination of any
injury. This laundry is increasing
ly popular. Here the people know
they can send the finest frock or
the most delicate piece of wearing
apparel and have it laundered with
out loss to color or injury to the
delicate threads.
The workmen have been schooled
in the art of doing their work bet
ter than ordinary, because in this
way this firm has established its
leadership in its special line of
work. Phone Dover 80.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

Today more than ever, because
p major portion of our population
n IN homes which they them
FFas own, lumber company truly
r an important place among in
FEtnes that supply a necessity.
home is more than a mere
Faisr to protect the wife and chill
|rE from the elements. A home
|ascts the character and person
ny Of its owner. It reflects the
pas and refinement Of the person
|FS owns it and lives in it. In re-
[g years greater strides have
FH made in home building than in
Il! Olher industry. People who
Famsrly were content to live in
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1941-05-22

We clean anything from a kid
we 70 the finest and sheerest of
Is the slogan of this en-
pnsng cleaner. He is recognized
sng leader in this commun-
n this line. When this firm
ssd business they saw the pos
ues Of rendering the commun-
ea service. With the ever-in-
ang popularity Of the automo-
'ane an insistent demand for
s'eanlng and pressing that
~ remove the dirt, grease and
.as snd rebuild into these clothes
0nslnal shape of the collar, the
: u Inc chest and shoulders.
uest this demand this enter
1s urn installed the very Iat-