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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

1871 to approximately 1890 during
the corresponding period in 1912.
There were 1866 cases of the pneu-
monias, 1887 of tuberculosis, and 236
of influenza reported to June 30, Of
the current year in comparison with
3,138 Of the pneumonias, 1,644 Of
tuberculosis, and 3,01O Of influenza to
the end of June in 1941
Approximately $500 cases of the
venereal diseases, 1924 of syphilis
and 1854 of gonorrheal infections
were included in the 1912 totals in
comparison with nearly $500 during
the first six months of 1871, includ-
ing 1898 cases of syphilis and 2,273
of gonorrheal infections.
Important increases included the
following: Meningitis, from 81 cases
during the first half of 1871, to 100
cases to June 80, this year; undulant
fever, from u cases last year to "a,
this year.
Three groups of diseases were re-
sponsible for 20 per cent of the sick
ness from the reportable diseases in
the State during the first six months
Of the current year The children's
diseases were charged with 60 per
cent; the venereaI diseases with 25
per cent and the respiratory diseases
with Is per cent Of the total. The rest
was scattered among the forty o.
more diseases which physicians OF
others who have knowledge of THEN
occurrence are asked to report prompt
Iy to the nearest health officer or to
the State Health Department in or
der that measures to prevent then
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

of Maryland, said in an interview to-
day.
''The purpose Of an incendiary bomb
is to start fires" he pointed out.
That's why the magnesium bomb is
constructed so that it burns at a very
high temperature and also scatters
burning particles, each of which is
capable of causing a fire. These
numerous particles will readily ig-
mite upholstered furniture, rugs and
draperies in homes as we'll as equally
flammable articles in our stores and
shops. Each of these separate blazes
is potentially serious fire.
ct is these multiple fires which
should be given first attention. After
they are eXtinguished, it is time
enough to go to work on the bomb.
Flammable materials, such as wooden
floors, near the bombs, should be wet
down in the process.
"These facts have been mentioned
by others but they can not be re-
peated too often, because in the ex-
element of a possible raid many of
US will be inclined to overlook the
fundamental fact that the burning
bomb is only one source of destruc-
ton while the shower of sparks it
sends out may start numerous fires"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07
The EASTERN SHORE
OF MARYLAND
No. ;
By EBEN HEARNE

The citizens of the Eastern Shore
have shown their patriotism by par
ticipating in all the wars in which
the United States have ever been en-
gagged. Some patriots no doubt
served under the intrepid Col. John
Eager Howard, who took part in many
of the leading battles of the Revolu
ton in which they were known as the
Maryland Line"
Tench Tilghman, was Christmas
gift to his parents because he was
born on Christmas Day in 1744. He
was a native of Talbot County He
became noted by first becoming the
Captain of a company Of infantry
under General Washington on April
1, 1777; and, secondly, by taking the
rank of Lieut.-Col. after having been
a member of Washington's staff as
aide-de-camp.
After the surrender of CORVALLIS
at Yorktown, Va, Col. Tilghman was
selected by Washington to convey the
news of that decisive event to Cong
ress which at that time was in ses-
sion at Philadelphia, Pa. Col. Tigh-
man left Yorktown on October 10,
1871, and reached Philadelphia in
four days Ton October 23rd) at mid
night. He was voted the thanks of
congress, sword, and horse.
Many more of the Eastern Shores
gallant sons distinguished themselves
in subsequent wars. Commodore
Stephen Decatur, native of Berlin,
Worcester County on the Eastern
Shore became eminent in the Navy
in the war with Tripoli in 1904 and
in the War of 1912. He was honored
two years ago by the Eastern Shore
Society. of Baltimore, which placed a
granite monument at the place Of his
birth.
The Eastern Shore contributed her
share of her brave sons in the Mexi-
can War during the 1840's and the
success of that war resulted in the
annexation of a large tract of land
to the area of the United States.
The period of the Civil War (1861-
1869 was a particularly trying time
for the people of the Eastern Shore.
Being a border state and south of the
Mason and Dixon line, which seemed
to divide the South from the North, it
was considered that Maryland be-
longed to the Southland, even to the
extent of being called a part of Dixie.
It was thought that Maryland would
join in the Secession and thus become
one of the Confederate States of
America. Yet despite the division of
opinion in all parts of the State of
Maryland, this border state remained
loyal to the Federal Government, and
thus the Eastern Shore retained the
position that it had always occupied
in relation to the State of Maryland
and the United States, since the In
dependence OF 1776.
When the Civil War actually began
on April 10, 1861, many brave sons of
the Eastern Shore answered their
country's call and many of them gave
their life in the cause of freedom.
Many volunteer companies were or
gained and prominent among them
was one known as Purnell's Legion.
The late Rev. DR.. VIM. H. Purnell, a
native of Queponco, about eight miles
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07
ILLS
DECREASE OVER
SIX MONTHS

There was about four-fifths as
much sickness from the Catching dis
eases" in the State during the first
six months of 1912 as during the
corresponding period of 1941 accord
ing to figures announced by DIR. R.
H. Riley, Director of the State
Health Department.
Approximately $4,000 cases of
sickness from such diseases were re-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

. Enjoy your own porch and yard
this summer-have home picnics
and keep the family happy! Here
are delicious hot biscuits to serve.
and some special tricks" that al
most make whole menu out of
one recipe. Just watch everybody
tackle those Whole Wheat Coco
nut Honeys that take NO SUGAR,
Hot or cold, they're Honeys.
Light! Tender! Flaky! That's
how your biscuits turn out when
you make 'em the Spry way. And
think of all the delicious fruit
shortcakes and cobblers you can
make with these golden biscuits
and very little sugar.
Clip now. while the clipping
good-so you'll have these biscuit
tricks on tap for picnics.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

from Snow Hill in Worcester County,
organized this company which saw
active service during the hostilities.
After the war DR.. Purnell filled in
Maryland several offices of trust and
responsibility. He served a term as
State Comptroller, a term as Post
master of Baltimore City; and, for
some years, as President of Delaware
College, at Newark, Del, and a term
of years as President of Blue Ridge
College, at New Windsor, Md He
died at Atlantic City, N. J., in March,
1902.
With the feeling of being secure in
her allegiance to the Union the East
ern Shore pursued "the even tenor of
her way" all through the stirring
events of the War of the Rebellion
Fortunately, its territory escaped
continued invasion and it suffered no
devastation and it emerged after the
strife with its resources intact, and
it escaped the vexations, the humili-
ties, the embarrassment, the bitter
ness, the violence, and the perplexing
problems of the long period of the
Reconstruction" that afflicted the
Southland for so many years after
the war.
Many Of the young men of the
Eastern Shore were engaged in fight
ing for their fatherland in the Span
ish-American War near the close of
the last century. The same enthus-
iasm characterized the Eastern Shore
citizenry in the World War l in 1914
1918. Many of them, after fighting
in Europe, never came back home, but
made "the supreme sacrifice" leav-
ing to their family and friends the
memory and the sad record of their
brave deeds.
Granite monuments and other sub
tantial memorials have been erected
in many of the towns of the Eastern
Shore as tribute to those who laid
down their lives for their homeland
The names of those patriots are en-
graved on imperishable bronze tab
lets-a reminder to future genera
tions to cherish their memory and
their sacrifices.
In the present great War II, the
nation is again calling on the man
power Of the Eastern Shore to come
to the help of their native land and
to preserve it from the power of
tyrants who would like to deprive us
of our freedom. Thousands of young
me have rushed to the colors and are
located in camps, preparing to defend
their country and their homes.
The whole nation is stirred and the
patriotic citizens of the Eastern
Shore, Doth men and women, are do
ing all they can in the work of Civil
liam Defense.
ITO be continued)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07
WHAT TO REMEMBER IF
INCENDIARY BOMBS FALL

If incendiary bombs should start
raining ON cities and towns, the most
important thing for everyone to re
member is to give first attention to
the fires that the bombs start, rather
than to the bombs themselves, John
B. Centrum, Insurance Commissioner
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

Are you entitled to wear a
target" lapel button? You
are if you are investing at
least ten percent of your in
come in War Bonds every pay
day. It's your badge of pa
triOtiSm.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

spread may be gotten under way
without delay.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

cups sifted flour "a teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking 5 tablespoons Spry
powder q cup milk (about)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-08-07

Let daily Active Lather Facials
with Lux Toilet Soap help bring
you new, appealing loneliness.
Give your skin the protection it
needs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
TEOPANZOLCO

The name means Home Of
God" But in 1920 it was known
as Eek Mogote,' the Cornstack
AS far as known then it was just a
hillock, like all hillocks in Mexico.
1t overlooked Cuernavaca, and be-
came a stand for soldiers who wish
ed to dominate the city. When the
railroad was brought to Cuernava-
ca, officials sensed the odd char
acter of the hill, and suggested to
the government it should be inVes-
tigated. The government may have
thought the railroad people wanted
to increase the number Of its pas
sengers at government expense, SO
were slow to do anything about it.
Then came the revolution in 1910.
In battle officers noticed that
cannon made no impression on the
hill, that behind the dirt there
must be something solid and un-
yielding. Then came peace and
prosperity, and the government un-
covered the monument in 1920
1921. 1t was great find, and sur
passed all expectations of the arch
aeologists, who now think the base
of the pyramid extends down 100
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

feet more, even to the level of the
railroad.
The masonry is about as perfect
as if it had been laid in modern
times by expert engineers. The
stone used is all lava, light, por-
Gus, and workable. Lava is every
where near, the fields are strewn
with it. The stone when cleft leaves
a straight, smooth surface easily
matched in straight lines. They
were imbedded in a black mortar,
which still remains flush with the
edges of the stones. The mortar
remains very hard after the fight
of thousand years.
The lines of the structure are
perfectly straight. The corners are
perfectly completed BY using the
plum biine it seems easy to keep ver-
teal lines straight But how they
kept their lines straight at an angle
of so degrees l do not understand.
The pyramid is about 60 feet high,
is foursquare, and has a length of
200 feet from north to south, and
from east to west.
Two magnificent stairways SO
feet wide, and about 25 steps each,
face the west. AS usual in Mexican
pyramids the steps are very narrow
and very high, and must have been
used by very agile people. Coming
down is more difficult than going
up, for it was a rule in religious
rites never to face away from the
religious object, and the descent
must have been backward. There
was broad support on each side Of
each stairway. The corners were
locked by fitting the corner stones
inward. Thus gravitation was made
use of to bind the corners from
falling down, the weight of the
stone itself throwing it back upon
the entire structure
There were inside moats, regu-
Iarly walled from the first elevation
down in vertical manner. These
moats were 40 feet deep, and there
We're drains which may have been
connected with the moats. Were
the moats for protection, in case
the pyramid was used for a fort
ress? Could these moats have been
used to store water, to be used in
irrigation?
The floor Of the second or upper
elevation had been made of NOR
tar, which was still hard and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
SF!LFUR CONTROLS MIL
DEW ON PLANTS

Sulfur dusts and sulfur sprays
are effective control measures for
,mildew, a common disease Of many
garden flowers and some green
house plants, says Paul E. Tilford,
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Sta
of wetable sulfur to a gallon of wa
ter, or one ounce of colloidal sulfur
to six gallons of water, prevents
termination of the spores and
clears up mildew. Good control
can usually be obtained in green
houses if sulfur paint is applied to
the heating pipes occasionally. Sui
fur paint can be prepared by mix
ing wetable sulfur with enough
water SO that it can be spread with
brush.
Spores of the mildew fungus
float in air currents, and they are
generally present during the grow
ing season out of doors and in
greenhouses where mildew suscepti-
BILE plants are grown. These spores
settle on the leaves of plants, and
if the relative humidity is high.
they germinate, infect the leaf, and
produce the disease. Late summer
and fall, with cool night and heavy
dews, are ideal for mildew Many
garden plants, as well as weeds, are
often covered with the white, pow
dery growth of the rnildew fungus
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

smooth. Behind the first wall was
an empty room 40 feet deep. 1t
might have been also in the nature
of moat, or of water reservoir
for irrigation purposes. although
the fact that it was reached by mar
row descending steps almost elimi-
mates these hypothesis.
Some rooms on the top were for
prisons, and one at least for the
idol, and another for human sac
rifices, in other words for teocalli,
the Aztec word for the altar Of sac
rifice There were two small pro-
jections in the form of serpent's s
head. The only thing that could
link the monument with the relig-
ion of the p1umed serpent was the
appearance of these two serpent
heads.
The archaeologists say this pyra-
mid was built by the Toltecs, mild
race who offered not human sacri-
fees, but flowers, fruits and ami
mails. Then came the fiercer Az.
tees, offering man in sacrifice, who
, remodelled the building, making
the center into an altar, for this
purpose, about 900 A. D. The last
conqueror was the jungle, which as
always covers the past with jungle.
trees and deep jungle mold max,
ing the pyramid into a hillock.-
! Howard H. Scott, Mexico City, Jan
IS, 1912.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

thetc rubber production this year may amount to
nearly 1000 tons. We need 100000 TONS
The president has asked all states to fix 4O-mile
minimum speed and of the governors have in
dicated that they will exercise emergency or war
powers If necessary to comply with the presidents
request. shit*
While the big majority of drivers are watching
their speedometers and holding their speed to 40
miles or less yet occasionally there few fast
ones This thing of cutting down speed will work
no hardship anyone but will prove of benefit in
more ways than saving tires. 1t will mean more
gasoline mileage you doubt it, just notice the next
time you go driving It less oil too is consum-
ed. 1t means much greater safety in driving which
mighty big thing to consider, and it means great
er pleasure in driving. Speeding along at 60 or 70
miles hour the driver must keep his eyes riveted
the road while driving at less speed he is able to
enjoy the country and scenery, and to return home
less fatigueds
While we are called upon in many ways to sacrifce
during the period, the cutting down of driv-
ing speed should not be considered of the sacr
fees. Slower driving is just good common sense.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23

have gone into the preparation oi
this side-splitting comedy, ''Bolts
and Nuts" and it promises to be
even funnier than "M'Liss," which
was presented earlier in the year.
Admission: Adults Csc, and chill
dren 15c.
Calendar of events for the re-
mainder of school: April "a, senior
class play; May /, music festival
May 2, commercial contest at Ath-
ems; May 8, junior-senior banquet;
May Is, track meet; May "a, bac-
calaureate; May &c. commence
ment.
Girl Reserve Meeting
Mary Evelyn Wade was program
chairman for a very interesting
Girl Reserve meeting held last
Thursday. Devotionals were given
by Marguerite Zumbro and Neva
Eddleblute. Petit Durbin gave the
financial report. Several girls ex-
planned the meaning of the different
part of the Girl Reserve code. Mar
guerite Zumbro and Corrine Will
liams sang Loves Old Sweet
Song" and Jean Mccain presented
an article on keeping Fit The
president, Mary Hayes, appointed
Melba Wagner as program commit
tee for the next meeting. All girls
of the high school are urged to be
present
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Hopewe1l

Mrs. A. j. McNally of GAINESVILLE
and son Walter McNally of Cleve-
land, were supper guests Saturday
evening of the formers sister-in-
law Mrs Lydia Parsons.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Wells spent
Sunday evening at Frank Strahl's.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Graham and
children Bobby, Don, Dana and
Myrnann were Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Graham of
Pennsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Spring of
Deavertown spent Sunday afternoon
at Bob Newsom's
Mrs. Paul Wells of Elliott spent
last Thursday with her mother-in-
law, Mrs. F. M. Wells.
David Christen of NcConnelsville
spent From Friday until Sunday
with his cousin, Clyde Newsom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Davis were
callers Monday evening of Mrs NJ
A. Wright at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Albert Ellis.
Mrs. Dean Sprague Of Marietta is
quite i'll at the home of her sister,
Mrs. d. l.. Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Lightner Ridge

Miss Fay Waite visited recently
with Miss Louise HALEY of Rox-
bury. @
Mrs. Gladys Carr and SON and
Mrs. Laura Wallace spent Satur-
day in GAINESVILLE.
Lawson Carr spent the week end
at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Geddes at
tended a dinner Sunday at George
Webster's of Bartlett, in honor of
their son Harry, who expects to en-
ter the army soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Adrian moved
to Stockport last Thursday and Mr..
and Mrs. Ray MeKibben moved to
the Adrian farm, now owned by
Mrs Ressie Fox.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Robinson and
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence EddIeblute
were recent callers of Oscar Hoop
er's.
Mrs. Ressie Fox called on Ed
Adrian of Stockport. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Link Russell Of
Newark called on Willard Fox's,
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Iva Shook and son OF South
GAINESVILLE and Mrs. Ruby Ray of
Stockport called on Mrs Anna Ged-
des, Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Geddes celebrated her 18th birthday
Thursday.
Mrs. Ray McKibben and Mrs
Ressie. Fox called on Mrs. Kenneth
Apperson, Sunday. @
Clarence Scott and wife visited
Mrs Mary Mercer, Sunday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Stockport Route Two
Service Was Gratis

We have been requested to in
form the public and the rolling
correspondent, c. B. Ray. that in
his article on the Calendine sale in
East Windsor, that the statement
that it cost the drivers Csc to have
their cars pulled from their park
ing ground to the road. was false.
Melvin White and son Glen, owner
and driver of the team used, state
that they pulled number of cars
to the road but received no money
for their service.
There will be regular meeting of
East Windsor grange Thursday ev-
ening, April 23. Date changed on
account of senior play at Stockport.
Mrs. James Moore remains in ill
health from throat trouble.
Miss Mary Esther Mccoy of Ro-
chester, Pa, and friend Ray Pier.
son of Muskingum college, accom-
panied the formers brother, Rev
Lowell Mccoy to church services at
Mt. Olivet, Sunday morning
James Hanson, Mrs. Bertha
Young and son Willis attended the
funeral of the formers niece, Mrs
Blanche Hosom, held Thursday at
McConnelsville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Pettibone
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Scent Boxes Once Used
Bv Both Women and Men

Small silver scent boxes and vim
aigrettes came into fashion late in
the Eighteenth century. They were
considered an indispensable part of
lady's toilet century and more
ago. Every lady carried one in her
pocket or reticule or suspended
from her chatelaine. 1t was the
fashion to sniff at it delicately when
ever the opportune time came, for
the oftener a lady of those times
came to swooning, the more highly
was she regarded The ladies, how
ever, according to Alice R. Rollins
in the Los Angeles Times, were not
alone in using these small trifes.
Those for the men were larger
and more masculine in taste. They
included such designs as skull,
a fish or fruit They were worn
suspended from the watch chain or
carried in the pocket.
Vinaigrettes were usually made
of silver but a few of gold and ivory
are known. One of the latter is de-
scribed as being egg-shaped,
pierced all over and unScreWlng IN
the middle for the insertion of the
sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar.
The silver ones are of many shapes
and sizes. AS a general rule the
earlier ones are plain and have de-
tached lids. On the inside of the
box was grilled compartment that
held spices, musk or tiny sponge
that had been moistened with sweet
smelling liquids.
In shape they were round, oval,
convex and fiat. Sometimes in the
form of tiny books, pocketbooks, let
ter wallets or shells. Some of those
made in the shape Of books are
beautifully chased in imitation of
fooled binding Fiah-shaped scent
bottles and vinaigrettes from Hol-
land are not uncommon.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1942-04-23
Miracle Makers

Medical science continues to produce miracles
and happiness to mankind
Writing in the Readers Digest, Paul de Kruf tells
OF of them. In the past, peritonitis following
acute appendicitis has meant death rate running as
high Is percent. Each year some $4,000 Ameri-
cans have died after appendectomies Medical author
tiles knew that when appendix burst billions of
intestinal microbes were sprayed out But they had
remedy.
But the doctor never admits failure. Experimental
tion went And finally, way found to use
that amazing of life, sulfanilamde in treating
peronitis. The result: One doctor and his co-work-
year handled 331 successive emergency cases
of acute appendicitis-without single death! Other
physicians had comparable
"As the of this simple, powerful science
spreads from coast to coast, writes Paul De Kruif,
many thousands of lives will be saved The humblest
backwoods surgeon today be successful
death fighter against peritonits than the greatest
knifeman of three years go. All the citizens who
get this and all the practicng physicians and
surgeons, get together in drive toward this
goal: Appendicitis mortality-Zero-"
The American system of private medicine has been
responsible for unrivaed progress in which
ends-the against disease, against pain,
against human waste. In these days of military
with all the perils health that worldwide
ict creates the of medicine redoubling their
efforts Their service to this nation and the world
cannot be over-estimated in value praised too
highly.-InduSrial News Review