davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
wIFE's DREAM COMES TRUE.

Baltimore Especially Mrs. John
Roach Straton, wife of the pastor of
the Seventh Baptist Church, dreamed
on Tuesday night that her husband
won the $1,000 prize offered by the
Portland Commercial Club for the
best article on Portland, Greg. She
told him about her dream at the
breakfast table Wednesday. He
laughed at her. Wednesday after
noon telegram came from Portland
announcing that he had been award
ed the $1,000 prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Straton spent six
weeks in Portland last summer. He
supplied the pulpit of the White
Temple, the largest church Of the.
Northwest. As he was leaving a
friend told him about competition
originated by the Portland CONNER
cial Club to advertise the city. It
provided that cash prizes should be
awarded to those writing the best
articles about the Queen City of the
Northwest" While travelling East
he wrote the article.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17

help you out. Now for your last
course. If you want something real
pretty, have your ice-cream in the
form of lilies. They will be just the
thing for a lily luncheon"
Il want some candy, don't II" sug.
gested Mrs. Lawrence.
oh, bless mel" exclaimed her
friend. "What am l. blinking Of?
OF course you want candy. Green
and white, let me see. Suppose you
get mint straws and vanilla bonbons.
and finish up with black coffee. Salt.
ed pecans would be nice to pass be-
tween the courses as change from
almonds or peanuts"
Mrs. Lawrence drew a long breath.
And you really think / can do all
that?" she asked skeptically.
"Of course you cam" was the re-
ply. See here, Katie, you are mar.
ried and settled in pretty house,
and, as you say, you have all your
handsome wedding silver and cut
glass for the table. Don't set out
with the idea that entertaining is a
great bugbear, but Just be given to
hospitality, as the Bible tells you to
be. You'll get good deal. of CON-
fort out of your home that way.
Why that's the beauty of a home, to
let Others share 1t with you.
Now, as for the luncheon. III
come over and help you with 1t, and
We can decorate together. Even if
everything doesn't go off all right.
the girls won't be critical. Oh, be
sure to tell them to wear their pretty
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
FARM NOTES.

Even crows save more for the farm,
er each year than they destroy in a
life time, long as they live.
If you have a small amount of
cream do not skim so closely and add
some milk. Put in little starter
and warm 1t by putting the cream can
in warm water, constantly stirring
until the proper temperature is OBJ
tanned. when 1t will quickly ripen.
A little buttermilk saved from a
previous churning is good starter.
You will need to take extra pains
to have your milk clean and free
from odors now. But you can do it
by taking care to wipe the udders off
clean, and by bedding the COWS, and
currying them every day. Don't miss
any of these things.
Don't waste the summers profits
by shiftless winter care and feeding
The man who does his work by
guess and trusts largely to luck is
not fitted for the dairy business. In
telligence and possessing information
makes the dairyman successful This
is much more true for dairy work
than for the more common Lies or
farming.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17

bridesmaids dresses. those white o..
candies over green"
1t was with some trepidation that
Mrs. Lawrence put the finishing
touches to her table, but as she ar
ranged the lilies in the. green basket.
she surveyed with pleasure the artis-
tic effect. The candles shed a soft
green light upon the snowy damask
of the tablecloth, and were reflected
in the glittering silver and cut glass.
Doylies and centerpieces were en-
broidered in green, and even the
china bore a design of maidenhair.
The guests, who arrived few mo-
ments later, had donned their dainty
bridesmaids gowns of white organdy
over green, and wore punches of lilies
of the valley, the flower which they
had carried at the wedding.
"Oh, how pretty!" was the exclam-
alton as they were ushered into the
diningroom, and caught sight of the
table with it's decorations.
One attractively served course sue
ceeded another, and the ice-cream in
lily molds made fitting climax.
well, Katie, you are a genius!"
exclaimed the maid Of honor, as she
nibbled bonbon; "for this is GER
tainly the prettiest luncheon I've ever
been to. don't believe you learned
how at Vassar."
The hostess smiled.
Girls, I'll confess" she said; "Mrs.
Kirke gave me all the ideas, menu.
decorations and everything"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
COST OF FEEDING.

A good many cattle feeders find it
close work to make ends meet in feed
Ing corn at present prices with ex-
listing market quotations for cattle.
1t takes the best grade bought as
feeders at moderate prices to reach.
The Drovers' Journal refers to some
recent transactions in these lines and
says: One lot of steers which was
bought in the panicky days last No
vember at cost of $40 sold at $5.95,
and the feeder figured that he got
about ~ cents per bushel for all the
corn they consumed. These made a
fair amount of profit. Occasionally
there are some of the long-fed high
coating kinds still showing up; but
the number is comparatively small.
The feeders who had been holding
In early and midwinter weeks have
liquidated most of the long-fed class
es and particularly is this true of
feeders in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
In Kansas and Nebraska, however,
there Is still claimed to be a fair
share of the heavy long-fed steers in
feed lots and traders say they would
have to bring $3.50 to 81 in order to
net the feeders a profit on their win
ter's work. Some of these cattle cost
as high as $3.50 as feeders, but the
majority were bought under $525.
1t has been several months since
such high prices were paid for f1eshy
feeding steers and it is likely to be
some time before they will rule again
The experiences of the last winter
have taught cattle feeders to be eau
tious in buying. They will study long
before paying above SIS for feeding
steers again, although right at the
present time they are paying $40 to
IS for good to choice kinds. These
latter prices are looked upon by the
trade as being high enough in view
of general business prospects. A
good share of the shoTt-fed beef steers
now being marketed cost around 81
and under as feeders, and these are
the ones which are netting feeders
the greatest margin OF profit.
POULTRY HOUSE VENTILATION.
Vcntilators in the roof OF poultry
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
RoBBER BEES.

The robbing of hives by foreign
bees is sometimes a very serious mat
ter. If little careful attention is
paid at the right time it may be en-
tirely avoided. Exposure of combs is
the principal cause of this trouble.
1t tempts the hungry bee when flow
ers are scarce, to make an attack on
the weaker colonies. If the bee is
hungry he is tempted to steal just as
a person is. If the robbers have gain
ed access to the hive before being
detected. the opening should be mar
rowed at once. 1t is advisable to
make it only large enough for one
bee to enter at time Some keep
ers even, throw handful of grass
over this small opening so that the
intruder will have trouble getting
through. The bee belonging to the
hive will soon learn the way through.
Farmers Home Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
CLEAN MILK.

Many man is possibly under the
impression that the milk, as he IL in
the habit of handling it, is perfectly
clean; but there are times, and a
great many of them at that, when he
is sadly mistaken. AS a test put
some milk in one of your cans and
put the lid on tight. Place the can
nes: hot stove and heat it to tenn
perature which will just about allow
you to put your hand in it. Pull the
lid off and place your nose over the
can and the smell of the vapor will
very soon let you know whether your
COWS are clean or not.-Weekly Wit.
ness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
UTILIZING CORN FODDER.

The winter can be made profita-
BILE season If the foods are used econ
omicaMy. There are periods when
farmers are busy planting, cultivating
and harvesting their crops, at which
times all other departments of the
farm are overlooked in the efforts to
secure from the soil as much as pos
sible. The soil must be repaid and
something must go back to the land
In order that it may continue to
yield. 1t is of advantage to reduce
the cornstalks to short lengths, for
the reason that they will then be in
better condition to absorb the liquids
of the stalls and even when such
work is over there will always be
found more to do.
The value of corn fodder largely
depends upon the stage of growth
when it is harvested. The fodder
may lose much of its nutritious mat
ter by reason of cutting down the
stalks but few days too late. Farm
ers annually lose much of the value
of their fodder crop by mismanage-
ment, not only by failure to harvest
it at the proper time, but also from
leaving the fodder exposed in the
fields during the winter, the rains,
SHOWS and winds destroying it in the
shocks, come of which fall over and
remain on the ground, while that
which is left from destruction is leaf
less and the stalks frozen. The farm
er contents himself by hauling this
worthless fodder to the barnyard to
be trampled by cattle and converted
into manure, but he loses the fod-
der as a food and as an aid to the
supply of hay. 1t is not as valuable
for manure when exposed as when
cut and shredded, for when so reduc-
ed it absorbs the liquids more readily
and will also decompose sooner.
Busy and progressive farmers know
that their work is never done at any
season of the year. The farmer of
today gives more attention to the
management required at the barnyard
than formerly. With the improve
ments made in securing cheaper pow
or and with the aid of more efficient
feed cutters, grinders and shredders,
he not only effects a saving in the
foods, but more easily produces man.
ure. AS the fodder is equally as val
liable as the grain, if properly cured
and prepared, some estimate can be
made of the annual loss to farmers
when it is stated that the corn crop
at rs cents per bushel, is worth $780,
100000 or more and the fodder fully
as much, but more than one-half of
the fodder is wasted in the fields by
exposure, entailing a loss every year
of $250,000,00O. If converted into
milk, butter and meat this waste ma
terial would bring the farmers $780,
100000 per annum. Tnis is an enor-
nous sum and is a loss that can not
be afforded. 1t will be found cheaper
to put all fodder under cover, shred
It and use it at the barn than to sim
ply throw it into the barnyard to be
trampled and used as manure. The
utilization of the whole of the corn
crop may demand more labor, but it
will pay, because of the assistance af-
forded by labor-saving appliances
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE IN CELL.

Cumberland Especially - Charles
w. Thomas, aged thirty-eight, made
two attempts at suicide at the police
station, where he is under arrest for
a minor offense. The first time he
nearly succeeded in choking himself
to death by making a moose of his
suspenders, which he fastened to the
upper bar of his cage. The cries OF
a fellow prisoner attracted Jail Off
Gals, who resuscitated him.
Later he used the laces of his
shoes as a moose and he was uncon-
scious when a prisoner gave the
alarm.
He says he and his family were
dispossessed of their home and that
he had been unable to obtain work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
THINK OF THE SOIL.

Do not work the life out of your
land, your mules and yourself by
thinking of only the next crop ahead
and not of the soil. Keep SO much
vegetable matter in the soil that it
will work easily and soak UP water
and hold it for dry periods.-Progres-
sive Farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
Lenten Levlty.

A pleasantly which belongs to the
spring Of the year is probably apocry
phal, but fifty years ago it was cur
rent in circles of the old time. It ls
the story of DR.. Lunt's visit on DR.
Carpenter in Bristol little before
Easter. 1t was said that DR.. Lunt
cut himself in shaving, and had to
ask DR.. Carpenter for a styptic. Sc
it happened that Sin Lent Liant loan
ed Lunt lint"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17

tuce with French dressing. and crack
ers and cheese"
Mrs. Lawrence held up her hands
in dismay. ooh, ] never could man
age all that! / don't mean the ex-
pense, but getting the luncheon up
Her friend laughed.
''Oh, don't get frightened. I'LL
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
VALUE OF WOOD ASHES.

Wood ashes not only help to keep
borers from the roots of trees, but
the trees make healthier and more
vigorous growth and bear much
sounder fruit when they are used
Weekly Witness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
Urging Contractors To Finish Roads.

Urging OOnIFdCLOFS TO FIHISh hOduS.
Rockville Especially At the sug-
gestion of w. w. Crosby, State High
way Engineer. the Montgomery Com
missioners have notified Clagett &
Kraft, contractors on the sections of
Shoemaker pike on the roads leading
from Rockville to Gaithersburg and
from Rockville to Norbeck, to show
cause within 10 days why the Com
missioners should not take charge
of the work and complete it. The
work was begun two years ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17
CORN AND OATS AS FOOD FOR
HORSES


Corn is an excellent addition to the
horses feed when hard worked in
cool weather, but not as suitable as
oats in hot weather. 1t is incomplete
as regards mineral matter needed for
bone and sinew-making, ingredients
in which oats are rich. Yet, If prop
erly fed, corn is an excellent food,
but does not take the place of oats if
the grain is old and sound. Oats
make muscle and at the same time
supply vim and vigor, some heat and
much force, while surplus is capable
of being stored up in the tissues as
fat and heterogeneous matter to be
drawn upon under extra stress. Corn,
on the other hand, is in the animal
economy mainly for the generation Of
heat and the surplus all goes to form
heat fat. The work horse needs food
that is not only concentrated but nu-
tritious.-Epitomist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17

house are at least as bad as none at
all and sometimes worse. A house
that contains one glass sash and one
muslin frame to the south is warmer,
purer and more satisfactory than the
same kind of house that has glass
on both sashes. In sunny house
that is well ventilated and perfectly
dry, cold weather does not seriously
retard reproduction. To be sure,
sudden drop to ten or twenty de-
grees below zero usually checks egg
production temporarily, but as soon
as the weather opens up little, the
hens start to laying again. In word,
in the ordinary temperature that is
found in the middle West, we need
not trouble ourselves greatly about
the comfort of the hens in cold
weather If our poultry house is dry,
sunny and well ventilated as indicat-
ed in this little article.-Epitomist
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-04-17

POULTRY HOUSE VENTILATION.
ventilators in the roof OF = poultry
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06

laid lengthwise. end 10 end, would extend
10 a distance Of 1866 feet; but. IL laid
side by side. they would be SS3 feet long.
A gramme OF street mud. which is
equivalent 10 a small cube OF earth hav-
ing sides one-qu8rter inch In length, con-
tains about 7SOOO,OO bacteria, which. II
placed In a line side by SIDE would cover
a length OF 259.74 feet, and a grsmme of
earth from a cultivated field will contain
about 1l,0O0.0C0 bacteria, which, II laid
side by side, would extend distance OF
$500 feet
In the Alpine Mountains. no bacteria
were found In 100000 cubic centimeters
OF air. which is equivalent In size TO
cube OF : feet sides; but In the air of the
streets Of paris 5000 were found In the
same volume Of air; while. IN the rain
water "a Paris. g3,NO,0OO bacteria were
found in a cube having sides feet IN
length. This is equivalent to about 81
bacteria 10 one cubic inch.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
CARS TO KENSINGTON
Great Fun at Glen Echo.

sufficient 70 prevent any further vista
tions OF Jack Mitchell to the adjoining
house.
Mrs. Jackson has moved. Aunt Hetty."
said Mile calmly, but you have been so
busy watching me that you failed 10
notice H. 7, or rather we, have taken
the house"
we! What do you mean?' inquired
Mrs Thompson excitedly. Il have moth
ing 10 do with that house"
Il mean Jack and myself, aunt. We
have Just been married. I stood in my
room and Jack stood in the room Of the
house next door. I was married in your
home and have compiled with the con-
dition OF my fathers will. Good-by. Aunt
Hetty: come over and see US. We will be
at home on Tuesdays Of next month"
But Mrs. Thompson was too much dis
comforted by the defeat Of her well-laid
plan 10 make a reply.
Copyrighted. 1870. by P. c. Eastment)
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

DO not delay in notifying this once OF any
change Of address. locally or bJ mail. II
the PAPER Is not icing served regularly or
satisfactorily. mike prompt complaint By tele-
phone OF postal card IL Is the aim 70 fur
nish perfect service. and home subscribers
xiii contribute 10 this end by reporting Al
onco any and al deficiencies. TelephoDs.
Main sSo1
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06

A smart shirt-waist model that is par
ticularly well adapted TO development IN
any frm-textured tub fabric IS shown
In the sketch. The waist is built on the
up-to-date Gibson lines, with the body
and sleeves cut in one. The side-front
fastening gives a novel and piQuant ef-
feet and the arrangement of the tucks
In front and back affords the long shoul-
der and tapering waist lines now so much
in demand. The sleeves are made in
three-quarter length and are finished
with a pretty cuff, while any preferred
style of collar may be worn. The waist,
though one Of the newest models is ex-
tremely simple to make and may easily
be constructed by the home sewer In
thet medium size il requires SIS yards
Of 36-inch material Five sizes, 30 to 40
inches bust measure
This pattern may be obtained by Inclos-
ing 10 cents 70 the Pattern Department,
Washington Herald, and Indicating num-
Der (6l5S) and size wanted.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon IT'S
bona flde circulation-a circulation In
Washington larger by thousands than was
ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital Its books are
open.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
COUNTRY BOARD.

BOARDERS WANTED AT DELIGHTFUL COUN.
try place in mountains frst-class table terms mod.
crate. MISS ELOIsE MARSHALL. Markham. Va.
yS-'t
LEEsBURG INN, LEESBURG. vA.-FINE CLT.
mate: good table. EICKER BARRY. Pro
prictOrz 1el6It
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
SouIH ATLANTIC CITY. New Jersey.

Oners unusual opportunities at Nery reasonable raes
for families seeking quiet, restful seashore home
during the heated period Best bathing nShinR and
boating. Comfortable cottages and hotels ATtssian
water. Electric lights gas Twelve minutes b. trol-
ley from Atlantic City. For illustrated boz Cklet and
further information apply CHARLES HART, Clty
Clerk south Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
MEANING OF MILLION
Hard to Take Huge Numbers
Into the Imagination.
SOME JUGGLING OF FIGURES

Amount OF Standing Room for Ex-
ample that Is Allowed the Average
LOndOncr-HOw the Earth Remov-
ed from the Manchester Ship Canal
Would Bulk II Viewed by Itself.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
VIRGINIA.
WEST VIRGINIA.
eAPoH SPRINGS AND BATHS

In the mountains 100 miles due west o. Washing
ton. Nice place Good table Large Company. Ple2sans
peCple For pamphlets. rAtcs &C. address
CHAS. r. NELSON, capon Springs, ~. Va.
ASK mR. FOSTER. 1919 pa. AVs- N. W.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
Say Bryan Is Forty Short.

Those present computed that Bryan is
forty votes short Of the necessary two
thirds to nominate him in this convention.
and the conferees figured that they had
S45 votes, including ten from North Caro-
lima, twenty-six from Georgia. seventy
eight from New York, and that they
would have support from Connecticut,
Vermont. and other New England baili-
wicks, not forgetting a number OF South
ern States other than Georgia.
All who attended the conference. said.
however, that 1t was forlorn hope. that
1t was the last stand. and that they were
taking a desperate chance; that IL was
like the charge of the Light Brigade.
like the night at the pass OF Thermopylae.
but that they had decided upon their
course and would not recede from 4,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
TABOR INN

Connecticut Avenue and Bgach.
Large. airy rooms. open suTUundingA EIcellenS
table. Rates s. 10 sl2 weekly. A. II. DUNN.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
SOUTH ATLANTIC CITY.

REW CLARION % 0gean Ept & hsuttgesy ty Ave. Ave. oPe3
sJr,et lael. Booklet Coach 5 h. BCNIfACE
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
Can Only Brighten Bryanites.

It was the opinion Of several present
that. while in the end they could not
prevent Bryan's nomination, they could
frighten the Nebraskan into recedIng
from his Ideas about many features of
the platform.
The Bryanites OF Pennsylvania started
tonight a boom for William II. Berry
for Vice President. Berry was the State
treasurer who exposed the Harrisburg
capitol business and who essayed TO come
mere Tor Bryan as a delegate-at-large
Tor the state. Guffey easily defeated him
In his aspirations
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06

THE LELAKDE S1ssHcTSsrrrs SSGEAH ENg AVE.
atlantic Clyy. y. J. Rooms en- suite with priySta
baths; So per week upward: 80 daily Up
JACOB Is. HAWK
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06
nSpnpEEAppEY PAOIFIc 40
THE RALSTON

IF GOING TO ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. SEND
for guide With city map. giving rates and location
q hotels. Free distribution by INFORMATION
BUREAU, 10 n. Y. ave. Atlantic City je2i-3t
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06

BERKSHIRE INN, 8I,EEI 9REE Al LII YEAR 5lFe,N,A
Ave s. up daily: - 20 $50 weekly. Capacity. -
elevator baths. &c Ninth season
J. o. a J. 4. DICKINSON.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-06

DaHnE nE IEnH Virginia ave. and Beach.
E0NSE bG GEOHy Convenient 70 Boardwalk
Piers and amusencnJs Moderate rates,
ALFRED B. GhINDROD
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-14
Merchants Visit Milwaukee.

This is the season when merchants
throughout the Northwest are %turnin. TO
Milwaukee for their spring and summer
stock. Milwaukee jobbers and manu-
facturers have in turn prepared for the
occasion, A visit to the metropolis Of
Wisconsin will repay those who intend
TO purchase their stock Of spring goods
or place an order for machinery in any
of the renowned factories.
Milwaukee johhers deserve the patron
age Of the business men of this city.
They offer good goods and as splendid a
display ut right prices as can be found
anywhere. The absolute superiority of
the product Of Milwaukee's manufac-
lures is known throughout the world.
The reduction of the railroad fare to two
cents a mile has brought Milwaukee
more closely IN touch with merchants
generally who may now travel at a mini
mum cost with maximum profit. While
ia Milwaukee q visit to the rooms of the
milwaukee, Association of Jobbers and
Manufacturers. 4i-4o University Build
ing. will bring any information that Is
needed.