Friends Service Committee Expends 25 Million Worldwide
Editorial notes praise the Friends Service Committee for sending 900 Hicksite Friends abroad after World War I and supporting 400 more, with major emphasis on peace work at home. The piece contrasts heroism in daily self sacrifice with military fame and discusses the Kent Sussex Fair opening in Harrington, marking the death of president Charles D. Murphy and the ongoing public gathering for agriculture, racing, and politics. It comments on Lindbergh and Ruth Elder’s fame versus modesty in public life and ends with reflections on freedom requiring organization and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Service Committee
Society
Cape May
Friends
Harrington
Charles D. Murphy
Peninsula
Murphy
Charles
Augustus Lindbergh
Ruth Elder
New York
Lindbergh
Miss Elder
Europe
Hard Course or Easy Path The Freest Man’s Choice
A reflective piece arguing freedom lies in choosing the hard course after weighing all options and their total consequences. The author discusses discernment, energy, and will in guiding events and materials toward the chosen outcome.
Garnishing For Attractive Meals
Tips on eye appeal in meals emphasize edible garnishes as sales tools. Use leftovers creatively with vegetables and fruit, scissors for quick cuts, and magazine ideas. Breakfast garnishes include fruit on cereals, paprika on eggs, and cheese or yolk embellishments.
Remember They Must Be Vaccinated Maryland urges school vaccination rise
Dr. R H Riley Maryland Health Director credits public cooperation with the vaccination law noting that children must be vaccinated before school entry with parents responsible for under fives and teachers liable for admitting unvaccinated students A health conference found over 1500 children ages five to seven examined and more than two thirds remained unvaccinated prompting reminders to parents and physicians Maryland and Pennsylvania health departments joined in mass vaccination during a western outbreak stressing vaccination as the shield against smallpox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Department
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Riley
Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Western
Middles
Telephone Progress Rapid in U S
A historical data summary showing the United States leading in telephone development with over 60 percent of the world’s 29,578,340 telephones on January 1, 1927. Europe lags with 27.5 percent, while Canada, New Zealand, and Denmark follow in density. The report notes private company operation, per capita calls, and rural access contrasts with European urban concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
South America
North America
Germany
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
France
Canada
New Zealand
Denmark
Sweden
Australia
Norway
London
Paris
European Countries
Local social notes from Goldsboro area and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Clifton Melvin of Dover and several relatives were entertained by Mrs P A Marvel and others as Clayton Brown wed Rev C R Curtis in Goldsboro last week. Attendants and guests include Miss Louise Cohee, Mr Clayton Brown, Mrs Win Hutson, and many regional travelers visiting relatives and attending fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Melvin
Dover
Frank Marvel
Wilmington
Geo. Marvel
Georgia
Bridgetown
P. A. Marvel
Louise Cohee
Alonzo Cohee
Near Town
Clayton Brown
Harrington
Del
Goldsboro
C. R. Curtis
Win. Hutson
Colwyn
Rosanna Richard
Mary Cluff
Salisbury
Edgar Sturgis
Mildred Gooden
Harry Gough
Matt Pippin
Gus Bright
Tlarrington
Local Social Notes From Liden's and Nearby Homes
Mr and Mrs W E Bullock hosted on Sunday with Mrs Mamie Masten and daughter Louise as well as Mrs Brock of Smyrna and Mrs Gardner of Dover. Florence Gresham Jins returned to Philadelphia after a two week visit with Mrs W A Chapell. Margaret Patton of Marcus Hook visits family. Elizabeth Masten visits her mother near Dover. Mildred and Pauline Wooters from Hickman join Miss Helen Melvin for a Sunday visit. Blanche Thomas of Smithville visits her sister Mrs Chirenee Torbert. Harry Johnson is ill at his daughter Mrs William Meluney’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bullock
Mamie Masten
Louise
Brockway
Smyrna
Gardner
Dover
Florence Gresham Jins
Philadelphia
W. A. Chapell
Margaret Patton
Marcus Hook
Walter Payton
Elizabeth Masten
Mildred
Pauline Wooters
Hickman
Helen Melvin
Blanche ‘Thomas
Smithville
Chirenee Torbert
Harry Johnson
William Meluney
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In Memory of Old Concord Camp
Poem recalling Concord Camp’s loss to a fiery disaster in July 1927. It laments the sudden destruction, recalls days of friendship and youth, and urges faith and remembrance while cherishing memories of the camp. An ardent lover of Concord Camp signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Camp
Tissa
Dogs Running At Large Unlawfully In Maryland
Maryland press and the Game Division warn dog owners to keep dogs on their property from March 1 to September 1 to protect game nests and eggs. Wardens will arrest violators as rabbits and birds suffer heavy losses, with thousands of rabbits and quail already distributed for propagation to boost next hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
SIU
Game Division
Conservation Department
Hans
History of Hoop Skirts In The Actress Costume Study
Studio research on MGM film The Actress explains hoop skirts originated in 1830s when working girls layered steel corset stays to puff skirts. Norma Shearer discusses costume authenticity with Gwen Lee Virginia Pearson Andree Journeur noting modern gowns felt skimpy after crinolines. Ralph Forbes co stars with a notable supporting cast under director Sidney Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Shearer
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Dover Opera House
Studio
Arthur Wing Pinero
Trelawney
the Wells
Miss Shearer
Gwen Lee
Virginia Pearson
Andree Journeur
Ralph Forbes
O. P. Meprie
Roy D’arcy
Etlie Ellster
Cyril Chadwick
Owen Moore
Lee Moran
Sidney Franklin
Beverly
Graystork
Paris
Garden of Beden Dream Cited In Tax-Free Reverie
The speaker imagines a utopian Garden of Beden free from taxes reformers fixed working hours and relatives, presenting a pleasant retreat from modern societal constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beden
Live Speech as Eloquent Danger in a Delirious Moment
A vivid account describes a moment when one speaks freely until illness and delirium blur memory. The piece notes the risk of saying things that cannot be recalled or undone, highlighting the tension between spontaneity and consequence.
Rural Weather Lore Is Frequently Reliable
Weather expert Dr. W. J. Humphreys notes farmers rely on official radio reports and personal observation rather than almanac forecasts. He acknowledges some old sayings carry value, such as a rainbow in the morning as a shepherd's warning, while a rainbow at night signals favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Humphreys
Weather Bureau
Doctor Humphreys
Weather Proverbs and Morning Dew Predict Rain
The article cites Doctor Humphreys on dew and wind as practical weather indicators. A heavy dew signals still air and clear skies, hinting at a good day for outdoor work, while no dew suggests clouds or wind and potential rain within the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhonphreys
Humphreys
Milk in Bread Making Improves Nutritive Value
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends using whole or skim milk in white bread to boost protein and mineral content. Dry skim milk improves loaf appearance and manufacturability, with hard spring wheats responding better than winter wheats. lactose enhances crust color and crumb texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Dairy Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Orphans' Court approves multiple probate matters
The Orphans' Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn present. Proceedings included the admission of Joseph M Haymaker s will to probate with Elizabeth S Waymaker as executrix and bond approved, creditors notified, and appraisers J H Summerfield and Harry Brunker named. Inventory and sale order granted for Albert C Elliott estate. Guardian W Arthur Scully filed sixth annual account for Joseph N Perry Jr. Frances Anne Johnson s executor Benjamin F Johnson filed bond with appraisers F L R Nuttle and M K Newnam. Charles B Harrison administered Grace F Dixon with interest and final accounts filed. Hugh R Martin filed first and final accounts for Thomas A Martin estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Joseph M. Haymaker
Elizabeth S. Waymaker
J. H. Summerfield
Harry Brunker
Katie Elliott
Albert C. Elliott
W. Arthur Scully
Joseph N. Perry, Jr
Benjamin F. Johnson
Frances Anne Johnson
F. L. R. Nuttle
M. K. Newnam
Charles B. Harrison
C.t.a
Grace F. Dixon
Hugh R. Martin
Thomas A. Martin
Be Trice Be True Lad Poem Selection
A fragment of a children’s poem extols a boy's honesty bravery and pure heart. It praises he who loves play yet embraces duty grows wiser daily and earns mother pride and family joy through open smiling honesty and steady character.
Weekend Visitors and Locals Share Summer Week
Hobbs and Willey families spend the week with the Merrikenes at Rehoboth while the Smiths and Thomas tour Betterton. Cummings from Chincoteague hosts Smiths. Ashe and Starkey family visit Tolchester. Barnes visit Chester and Crisfield, Towers sisters stay with Johnston sisters in Lewes. Davis and Cohee families host relatives in Washington and New Castle. Cohee kin visit Chesapeake City. Dukes of Baltimore spend the week here. Butler visits friends in the Monumental City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Willey
Harry Merriken
Calvert Merriken
Rehoboth
F. N. Smith
Esther
Thomas
Hopkins
Betterton
Elizabeth
C.F. Cummings
Chincoteague
J. R. Ashe
Isaac Starkey
Catherine
Tolchester
Parker Barnes
Chester
W. EL. Hubbard
Helen
Catherine Towers
Katherine
Betty Johnston
Lewes
McKee
New Castle
Del
B.B. Cohee
Lewis Davis
Edward Davis
Washington
Catherine Cohee
Roger Wooleyhan
Chesapeake City
L. R. Dukes
Baltimore
Marietta Butler
Monumental City
Crisfield
Local residents host visitors from Delaware and Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs P F Everngain hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Raymond Nichols and family from Marcus Hook Pa and others from Claymont Del Hickman Del Laurel Del and Farnhurst Del. The community enjoys Robinsons Beach bathing as farmers finish threshing wheat and residents visit churches and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Everngain
Raymond Nichols
Marcus Hook
Hubert Paswaters
Pauline
Claymont
Del
Jason Reed
Hickman
W. S. Holt
Laurel
Alex. Noble
Denton
Federalsburg
Marie Collins
Lacy Collins
Farnhurst
George Hignutt
Betty I[ustings
Clifton Collins
Del Marva Camp Notes Opens August At Delmarva
A major camp meeting runs August 12 through 29 with evangelist Dr George W Cooke directing. Speakers include Dr J Kelley Unger missionary to Lepers Korea and Dr Abram Lathem pastor of Third Presbyterian Chester. Also Hon John McSparran of Pennsylvania attends as delegate-at-large. Music led by Harold Vigneulle. Bible school averages over 260 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmarva
George W. Cooke
J. Kelley Unger
Korea
Abram Lathem
Chester
John McSparran
Pennsylvania
Houston
McSparran
Legislative Committee
al Smith
New York
Harold Vigneulle
Dr. Cooke
Harmony Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Picnic
Mrs. John Cohee spent the weekend in Philadelphia returning Sunday with her daughter in law and young grandson John Francis Cohee. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hickey and daughter Louise of Philadelphia visited Mrs. Mollie Storey on Sunday. Marion Baker and two children Mary and Virginia of Wilmington also called on Mrs. Storey. The Harmony Ladies Aid annual picnic occurred at Telchester on Tuesday the 24th with all attendees reporting a good time. Mrs. Virgil Turner and Miss Ruth Fountain of Smithville were guests of Mrs. Mollie Storey on Sunday. Mr. Hi C Todd and sons and Mr. Wadson Todd enjoyed a day fishing on Miles River Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cohee
Philadelphia
John Francis Cohee
Thomas Hickey
Louise
Telchester
Virgil Turner
Ruth Fountain
Smithville
Mollie Storey
Hi. C. Todd
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Frances Ann Johnson
The Ladies Aid Society of Denton Methodist Episcopal Church records their sorrow at the death of Mrs Frances Ann Johnson a longtime helper and adviser. They extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and ask for comfort from the Heavenly Father. A copy of these resolutions is to be sent to the family and published in Denton papers and inscribed in the society minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ann Johnson
Denton
Ladies Aid Society
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
Hunter Faces Python After Poaching Standoff
A bush veld farmer seeking venison was trapped when a python coiled near his face after he crawled into an anthear hole to retrieve meat. He wrestled the reptile while wedged in sand for two days and nights until a search party freed him. The hunter had wounded a stembok and the python resisted, causing a dramatic wildlife encounter in the veld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthear
Fielp
Pumpkin as Colonial Staple on New England Farms
A compact account notes pumpkins served as a staple for early colonists in New England. It highlights ease of growing and preservation, classic preparations like stewed pumpkin, pumpkin bread with Indian meal, and drying rind methods once used by both Indians and settlers. The piece cites a 1704 New Hampshire traveler calling pumpkin bread awkward and mentions rural Connecticut and Rhode Island usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Mhode Island
Sandwich Debate Over Lunches In England
England is divided over whether sandwiches make people stupid. At a recent educational conference a school report noted pupils who brought lunches with sandwiches half an inch thick and meat filling. Critics argued such meals dull the wit, while bread loving workers disagreed, saying fruit portions in diets are too small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Rattlers Hatch Young Alive in Summer
Rattlesnakes do not lay eggs. copperheads water moccasins and water snakes give birth to live young. Births occur mainly July to September. Some snakes such as pine snake king snake bull snake and blue racer lay eggs with incubation varying by conditions.
Ahead and Behind Middle Age Maxim in Work Time
A public saying emphasizes that middle age should be a period of forward effort and continuing achievement, noting a balanced view of the good work remaining ahead as well as the past accomplishments behind.
Old Saying Verified in Alloona Tribunes Rhyme
The Alloona Tribune notes a playful verification of the saying the fittest survive with a quip about Darwin and the crowd asking if they are all here. A light column remark reflecting on survival and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Alloona Tribune
Farmers Should Replace Winter-Killed Alfalfa
H L Westover of the US Department of Agriculture urges farmers to replace winter killed alfalfa by starting a new field where conditions favor success. He warns losses last winter also hit red clover and grasses and notes the unusual weather may not repeat for years. Land and timing guidance: seed by August 15, eight to ten inches of growth before winter, nurse crops unlikely this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Westover
United States Department of Agriculture
Mr. Westover
Alfalfa Seeding Considerations for August Planting
The article discusses best practices for sowing alfalfa in August across soils of varying textures. It covers seed-bed preparation including disking, harrowing, and shallow plowing, and notes the need to avoid sowing on hard ground. It highlights different scenarios such as sowing after harvested crops like potatoes or corn, sowing on sod land, and challenges with old alfalfa stands. It also covers regional timing differences, inoculation, fertilization, and advises consulting state experiment station directors and county agents for further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westover
Ohio River
Ontario
Grimm
T.D. Holder
Enigma What We Expect of the Young
Puzzle presents a list of clues likely from a 19th century periodical, including phrases that describe women and social roles. It ends with an answer about a government of all the people by all the people for all the people in the world, echoing democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Washington College names Chief Beatty as assistant coach
Washington College authorities announced the appointment of Chief Beatty former University of Maryland standout as assistant coach to J T Kibler in all athletics He succeeds Phil Brown who resigned Beatty a star in football basketball and lacrosse at Maryland will help in lacrosse and in building a football team on the Eastern Shore next year and plans lacrosse games at Washington College next spring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College
Chief Beatty
University of Maryland
J. T. Kibler
Phil Brown
Maryland
State University
Washington
Beatty
Home Cookery Notes and Refrigerator Care
Inside information on preparing liver salad cucumber combos and simple tea sandwiches. Suggestions for dessert with peaches and cream cheese, egg salad cress tea, and fruit shortcake. Cottage cheese praised for protein and minerals. summer fridge care includes cleaning with hot water soda, prompt spill cleanup, and keeping doors tight closed.
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