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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
BLOUSE vivian Rretelles.

No prettier variation of the ever
useful blouse has yet appeared than
this one. It gives the broad shoulder
effect, it is so constructed as to con-
ceal the armhole seams, and is alto
gether graceful and attractive, while
it is adapted to whole host of ma
terials In the illustration plaid taf-
feta is trimmed with frills of ribbon,
but the wasting fiannels are very
beautiful this season, and suit the
model admirably well, while 1t is also
adapted to madras and linen. 1t can
be made with or without the frills
and with pretty three-quarter sleeves
or those that extend to the wrists, as
may be liked, so that it provides q
generous variety.
The waist is made with fronts and
back and with the bretelles that are
attached beneath the outermost tucks.
There is regulation box pleat at the
front and the neck can be finished
with band and worn with a separ-
ate collar or with stock as liked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
sALT FOR sHEEP.

A series of experiments recently
conductedrin France go to show that
sheep do need salt. One bunch that
was given half an ounce each gained
four pounds and a fraction more than
the bunch that had no salt. The
sailed sheep had almost two pounds
more wool, which was of finer quail
ity. Half an ounce of salt gave much
better results than did three-fourths
of an ounce.
Have little salt troughs fastened to
trees or posts scattered through the
pastures and keep them filled with
salt in which is mixed turpentine,
enc tablespoonful to each quart of
salt. Keep your troughs filled SO that
the sheep can get to them whenever
they choose land you will find that
every day. and lick a little salt The
odor or smell Of the turpentine will
be on their noses, consequently the
gad-fiy will not bother or sting them
Weekly Witness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

but pongee is well liked and among
washable materials is to be found a
generous variety: Madras alone is
offered in great many lovely de-
signs, and linens are both desirable
to wear and so durable that they are
to be commended from the economi-
cal point of view as we'll as that of
fashion.
The waist is made with fronts and
back. The fronts are simply pleated
at the neck edge and are finished with
the regulation box pleat. The long
sleeves are in shirt waist style.
finished with straight cuffs that are
buttoned over into place, but the ell
bow sleeves are finished with wide
bands. A neck band finishes the neck
and any collar preferred can be worn
over it.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four yards
twenty-one, three and one-half yards
twenty-seven or two yards forty-four
inches wide
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
GREEN CUT ROME.

One pound of cut bone for dozen
hens once a day, which should not
cost over one cent pound, will pro.
duce more eggs than five times as
much grain, because the cut bone is
complete in egg-making substances,
while the grain is largely deficient in
many respects. Some persons affirm
that it does not pay to procure a
bonecutter for small fiocks. That is
a mistake. Bone-cutters are now
cheaper than many ordinary garden
tools, and are strong. durable and
efficient. The cost of the bone-cut-
ter is soon regained in the increased
number of eggs laid. 1t is almost in.
dispensable to success, no matter
how small the flock, for no one should
keep a flock unless fully determined
to secure the largest profit possible.
The great saving of bones and meat
and the utilization Of materials that
could not be appropriated as food
for fowls without their use have
given green bone-cutters a place on
all well-regulated farms. They are
sold at from S. to $40, price which
places them within the reach of all,
and they have added to the profits of
poultrymen, farmers, butchers and
poultry supply houses.-Mirror and
Farmer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Novelty in Shovels.

To place pole three inches in d.
ameter fifteen feet into the ground
It has heretofore been necessary for
the laborer to dig hole at least four
or five feet in diameter to allow space
for the admission of his body and the
movement of the shovel to throw up
the dirt to platforms above. It Will
at once be obvious that great saw
ing in expense would result II the d.
Rmeter of the hole could be lessened
and less digging required. A Phila-
aelphia inventor has devised now
ell shovel by which this can be ac-
complished. He calls it an "automat-
ic post hole digger and shovel" In
stead of the blade of the shovel being
stationary, it is pivoted to the handle,
the adjusting of the blade being &C
complished by ratchet. The shovel
is operated by simply pushing the
handle forward, then back again un-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
PEA FOWL.

Can you tell me anything of the
mating habits Of peafowi? / have a
pair, bought last spring; the hen
has laid no eggs-at all events she
has Matched no brood. Is it possible
that my pair are not properly mated?
They are three years old at least.-A.
Lathrop. (Pea fowl are quite like
turkeys in their habits; if you have
male and female, they will mate in
due time; they do not always pro-
duce brood each season, some never
produce a brood You must watch
them next spring and see where the
hen makes her nest. She will most
likely hide it away where it will be
difficult to find It, Keep an eye on
her; if the nest is located, let the
eggs stay where she lays them; If
she lays over is in the nest (Which
is quite unlikely, take some of them
away and put under chicken hen;
Fat the pea hen hatch the rest. When
she becomes broody, place food and
water every day close to her nest
so she can have plenty to eat when
she comes frohp the nest. Other than
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
FEEp FOR WINTER EGGS.

1A1A( TIN ysAAN LIN 1I010.
In the matter of feeding for eggs
in winter three things must be CON
stantly borne in mind First, the
hens must be kept busy a good part
OF the day; second, they must be
given balanced egg ration with due
regard to variety of feed; third, they
must have plenty of charcoal, oyster
shells and grit with some green stuff
or clover hay occasionally. The profit
able hen is the one that is busy on o
cold day. Feed them heavy, warm
mash early in the morning so they
will stand around all drawn up and
they are not apt to get on the nest
to lay. Rather scatter some grain,
wheat, oats, or even cracked corn in
litter or trash where they will be
compelled to scratch for every grain.
1t is fowls nature to scratch, and
she will scratch good while to get
her breakfast and be happy and sing
in doing it. It is with hens as with
people, better to warm up by exer-
cises than by taking something hot"
in the stomach.-Progressive Farmer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
butterflies in Hats.

Real butterfles-dead, of course
as hat decorations are the latest nov
city introduced by well known Lon
dor frm. The large electric blue"
butterflies from South America, cost
ing seven shillings sixpence each,
look charming in hat of blue flowers
or plumes, and meadow brown butter
flies, which are practically valuelesa.
look very pretty in hat of brown
straw. These butterflies retain their
color for years. and if properly treated
will not decay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Twice Struck by RattIesnale.

Joseph Terrick, French Canadian
woodchopper, after battle with the
biggest rattlesnake ever seen in this
part of Connecticut. is recovering
under the care of physicians. 1t will
be some time before he will be able
to work.
Terrick was chopping on noun
tain at Beacon Falls yesterday, when
a RATHER five feet long and nearly as
thick as a mans wrist, sprang from
under log and fastened its fangs
in his trousers. Never having seen
rattlesnake before, he was not
badly frightened. He grabbed the
snake and managed to break the rep
tiles hold. 1t then fastened itself
in one of his thick leather boots. He
was nearly worn out when Victor
Anderson ran to his aid and killed
the RATHER.
Terrick was taken to the nearest
farm house, but 1t was an hour be-
fore doctor came. The snakes rat
ties still buzzed menacingly long after
it was dead.-Waterbury Dispatch to
the New York World.
A Philadelphia minister declares
that kissing is a barbaric blunder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
BUSY ON THE FARM.

There is small excuse for being
idle on the farm. No matter how bad
the weather, the man who manages
well will always find something for
his hands and himself to do in the
barn or the shed or the shop-and
every farm should have shop. There
will be harness to oil or ladders to
make or mend. or axes to grind or
saws to sharpen, or dozen and one
things to do to have tools and uten-
sils ready for bright days-plenty to
do besides whiting and whistling-
Farmers Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
What Would the Letter Be?

A Mr.. Smith, of Worcester, slut
tered so that it was painful to hear
him try to speak. One day his law
yer in Boston wrote, asking him to
yend a letter stating certain facts
about case soon to be tried. The
next noon he appeared at the office
and said, "I th-th-thought I'd c-c-c-
come, down m-m-m-myself, as &C.
e-can talk b-b-b-better'n l ocean
write. Boston Herald.
Germany and England are max
ing great progress in utilizing surplus
gases from coke ovens, etc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

til the blade is at right angles. The
loose dirt which will have fallen onto
the blade of the shovel is then
brought to the surface. The handle
Is made in five foot sections, the grips
being screwed on To dig to depth
Of fifteen feet an opening large
enough to admit the blade is all that
is required philadelphia Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

a hollow rolling pin. having an. In
terror chamber for the reception OF
cooling medium. At each end are
detachable handles. providing an
opening in the chamber for the IN
PRODUCTION of the cooling medium, as
shown in the illustration. The cool
ing medium would preferably be Ice
water, which could be readily re-
tanned at a low temperature for
long time.-Philadelph Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
HoRsEFLEsH CONSUMPTION.

Hcrseflesh is very generally adver-
tised in the German newspapers. es-
pecially in those of the large indust-
rial centres, and most German cities
have at least one market which
makes it a specially, claiming for it
higher percentage of nourishment
than that of either beef. veal, mutton
or pork.-American Cultivator.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Sleeves and Gown Differ.

What may be, with skilful treat
ment, a pretty fashion-that of maxi
ing the sleeves of an evening gown
different in color and fabric from the
rest of the dress-has been revived.
In the case of recently made even
ing toilet, black gauze sleeves were
allied to a white gown. with an out.
line of black upon the decolletage to
connect the sleeves, as it were.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
veIyets For visiting.

Fancy velvets will evidently be
much to the fore for handsome visit
ing gowns. Some of the velvets pro-
duce a watered effect, others are
family striped,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
CURE FOR CHOKING.

When cattle choke. you had best
grease a piece of rubber hose and
use it to force the obstruction down
the throat of the choking animal.
The hollow tube admits the air, and
the pliancy of the rubber allows it
to conform TO the slope of the throat.
Farmers Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

The sleeves are moderately full and
can be either gathered into bands for
the three-quarter length or into deep
cuffs for the full length.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and seven
eighth yards twenty-one, four and
one-quarter yards twenty-seven or
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
sIxirts Must Cling.

Skirts will be clinging, that is to
say, the skirts worn for visiting, re-
ceptions and other ceremonies, not
the walking skirt. which continues to
be full round the hem.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

this do not bother her. If no eggs
are laid, another season get another
hen; the one you have may not be q
producer.)-Country Gentleman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Colors In Rough Materials.

The rough materials show mixtures
of brown with black and green, and
frequently a thread of purple.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Novelty in Rolling Pins.

A Washington man has devised a
scheme whereby the rolling pin can
be kept cool and the dough thus pre-
vented from sticking. He employs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
Interlaced Letters.

Interlaced letters for marking 9
brides belongings are more desirable
than monograms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

One hundred and fifty firemen are
required on some of the Atlantic
liners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
E1natic Reid Novelty.

The elastic belt, initiating pompa-
dour ribbon, is novelty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
FEED CROPS FOR THE COWS.

The well-known dairy farmer, Mr..
w. f. McSparran, in recent address
20 dairymen on growing feed crops
for cows said:
Theoretically, when l feed my cows
a full amount of good corn silage and
alfalfa hay my milk yield should be
satisfa story, but actually, find that
my kind of cows will increase their
milk, giving if l add some corn meal
to the bill of fare, and increase still
more if in addition l furnish about
two pounds per day of oil meal per
COW. Hence while am personally
very much in favor of the farmer
dairyman growing feed crops to the
fullest extent of proven profit, en-
deavoring to do SO myself. yet to all
grow never hesitate to bring in
as supplementary by purchase any
feed needed and which my cows can
use at profit to me.
AS there IRE wide differences in the
feeds of commerce SO there are also
in our grains, hays and folders, and
it is quite possible that the average
farmers first duty in the home pro-
duction Of feed crops is to improve
his standard crops to their maximum
feed value before he makes extensive
attempts to experimentation with new
candidates for his favor. We may cut
our clover or timothy too soon or tee
late to secure its full or it's best nu
tritive elements. The simple curing
of hay marks very wide difference
in quality between very good and
very bad.
have no manner of doubt that a
ton of clover hay, being all one acre
could produce, is of materially less
feeding worth than ton from an
acre having grown a three ton crop,
all conditions Of cutting and curing
in both cases being equal. know
that when secure a crop of one
hundred bushels of corn per acre /
have more than twice as much feed
as have if am so unfortunate as to
get but fifty bushels per acre.
For the production of crops that
carry their feeding elements in the
most perfect proportions and condi-
tions. a properly balanced soil ration
and soil condition are unquestionably
necessary.
Pre-eminently the greatest feeding
crop of America and the one thai
shall forever give us commanding
position in the world in animal hus.
bandry. is our Incompatible corn. 1t
Is almost as wholly indigenous to all
parts of the United States as weeds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20
FARM NOTES.

The overgrown horse is seldom
durable one
Eggs intended for Matching should
not be kept over four weeks. They
must be turned every day or two.
It will require seven pound of skim
milk to equal one pound of lean beef
Cor fiesh-forming qualities
One dollar per head is the average
cost Of keeping fowl a year, and
the same amount is fair estimate OF
the profits.
Hens will enjoy a change of diet
and will do better in consequence.
To keep on kicking and grumbling
is easy enough. There will always
be something not quite right. But
what's the use of spelling what Is
good by spreading the bad over it.
The hen, that lays three eggs a
week will pay double the profit OF
one that produces but two eggs.
A dairy COW is machine that turns
feed into milk and cream.
Give your birds plenty of green
food in almost any form. They like
it and will tell you SO by the egg
basket and flavor of eggs, also.
Most of us are very particular about
the source of our well and spring
water for our own drinking. How
about that consumed by the live
stock?
The community without rural tele-
phone service is decidedly behind the
times. No investment pays better.
Grain the ewes twice day; give
hay in the morning, shredded fodder
at noon, and feed-rack at night
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

A Philadelphia minister declares
that kissing is barbaric blunder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1907-12-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

from 10 to 1880 o'clock. be devoted to
Bible study. prayer and conservation.
and the afternoon session from > to I
o'clock to helpful papers. addresses
and discussions upon the eVangeliSjic
work. its need. Importance. methods
and results: also to prayer for the
evangriStic spirit
That We may be in harmony in our
thought and petitions. suggest for the
morning topic. Good Cheer; and for The
scripture lessons. Matthew 81 to !. or
Good Cheer for the past: Matthew
142i to IS or Good cheer for the
present toiler in the Sea- of Life. ana
John l6: - and SO. or Good Cheer for
the unknown future.
True PRAYER is the miGhti"st power
in Gods universe: as real Il law in the
spiritual world az is gravitation in the
natural world and an agent NOR"
powerful than electricity.
Let US. with one accord. lay hold Of
this poNcr. that the coming Year may
witness genuine growth in all depart
ments of oul work.
ELIZABETH W. GREENWOoD.
National Evangelistic Superintendent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
A Novel Idea.

\ novel idea for score cards was seen
at an ;f- r.noon party recently n"
cards y .!. CIT IA the shape of = fac.
but non" rf III" features was ndicstt Il.
\ few 49, limos We're drawn to repro
sent the hair about the forehead and a
collar was Ir vn IN. The features
we're draw separately. cut out and
used a. SIX r. in scoring. AS tn"
paues p~nyr. * III. results obtained by
the winners were ludicrous in the cX-
treme. a. tli. face gains u feature at
q time. according to the humber OF
games " n Two eyes, two eyebrows,
two e2re nose and a mouth provide
for eight progrc<sions. If additional
prOgreSSiOnS are needed necktlcS,
charfpias. eyeglasses and heads may
be drawn
No great amount Of artistic ability Is
needed for this work. as any slmp'e
zen drawing may serve az a model ana
the features copied from that bE
changing the lines of the mouth ana
the poSitinn of the eyes different eX-
pressiors may II" obtained. Inc
drawings will answer the purpose #
done in black and white. but the effet
will be stiH better. if the different
features and the face are tinted with
water co!orS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02

He VAS bonn in ihS'.oWn as were both
his pare MIS- before him. but passed his
boyhopG and early manhood III Az
guS1a Where his parents moved when
be wa:; :, child. Iir graduated nom the
Conv High school "f Augusta i'll 1879:
and from EuWdrin Coli, &c in 1885. n t.
studied ltW in the nihce Of Heath Il
Andrews. Augusta. AMI WAS aGniltlcd
t. the bar in 1890 About It year later
he returned to this town where he has
since resided and pr;tcticed his profess
sion.
Mr. Leighton is 3 years Of age and
l.: IL young man of pleasing PERSONAL
ity. He is Il past master OF Vernon
Valley Lodge +. and \. NJ: was super
intcndent of schools in 1902; town
clerk from 1864 to the present time;
principal Of the Mt. Vernon High
school from 1903 to the present time:
and is treasurer and clerk of Mount
Vernon Telephone O.. Although COM
ing of a Democratic family. his father
being elected mayor of Augusta IN
1888 on the Democratic ticket. Mr.,
Leighton has always been a Republican
and has been loyal and active work
er for his party. At the present time
he is chairman Of the Republican town
committee His qualifications for the
office which he seeks are beyond Ques-
tion and his many friends; are confident
of his success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-11-02
OFFICIAL CALL FOR gath ANNUAL C0NVEN-
\ ton OF ". c. 7, j, AT NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Of profound interest. Mrs. Edith S.
Davis. National and Worlds W. G. I.
l. supcrintcndent of the department.
of Scientific Temperance Instruction,
will bring much Of interest concerning
temperance sentiment abroad, espe-
ciallv as represented at the Inter-
national Anti Alcohol Congress- a;
Stockholm. Sweden. at which she had
the honor of being one of the speakers.
Friday evening. in addition to the
usual welcoming. the Tennessee :
will demonstrate and jubilee bells will
ring There will be a diamond medal
oratoricaI contest on Saturday even
ing; platform speeches. Monday even
ing; a demonstration by the depart
ments on Tuesday evening ana a
Jubilee Wednesday evening by the
states making a net gam ~ o."
hundred members or more. That TINS
iubjlee may be the most inclusive. may
no local union or state treasurer fan III
nromptness. to the end that the
national treasurer may have full and
complete remittance of dues on or be-
fore october %. upon which date her
hooks close for the year.
Twenty years ago we met III
National Convention in the city OF
Nashville. As we again assemble here
in greatly increased numbers. we sha!i
thank God for the advancement or our
w. c. Z. L.. work. and for our great
victories for total abstinence ana pro-
hibition.
With undaunted courags let US con-
tinue our efforts to help bring the time.
which cannot be far distant. when me
licensed saloon shall no longer curse
orr land and when our people shall be
ohedient to law. and shall exemplify
the principles of Christ's Sermon on
the Mount.
LILLIAN NJ. n. STEVENS. Pres
SUSANNA NJ. D. FRY, Cor. Sec.