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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07
LOCUST PEST Nor DUE YET.
MeIl-KnoMn Scientist Tells OF The
Habits And pecullaritles
OF Cicada.

The T7-year locust has been grossly
misrepresented- at least so far as Mary
land is concerned and any statements.
scientific or otherwise. to the effect that
the fair fields and rich forests of this
State are to suffer from the depredations
of the pests this summer are entirely un-
founded and needlessly alarming, as
were the terrifying advance notices of
Halley's comet, which, year ago, were
turning the heads Of timorous folk pre-.
maturely gray.
It is DR.. Philip R. Uhler, provost of
the Peabody Institute and one of the
best-known entolomogists in the coun
try, who has come forward in defense of
the much maligued locust. The Doctor
was interviewed by representative of
the Baltimore News. and had the follow
ing to say about the ''bug:''
"The last time the I7-year locust-the
tibicern septendecen-paid this State a
visit was in 1902, and it seems to me that
would make him due again in 1919. As
to the I3-year variety, we do not have to
figure on him at all. as he is only to be
found in the States south of the Potomac
and east Of the Mississippi river. OF
course, when we speak of the advent of
the locusts we always refer to the big
broods or swarms, for there are few of
them every year.
Last summer was in Western Mary
land in August and was much astonished
to discover a patch, of woodlands in the
mountains mile long and halt mile
wide infested with an unusually large
brood which evidently had not been
mapped by the Government entomolo-
gists. as are most of the broods that are
indigenous to different sections. Why
they do not make their appearance all at
the same time is one of the mysteries of
nature that has never been solved. The
swarm referred to was that of the IT.
year fellows, but they were dwarfed and
not SO brilliant in color as the ordinary
specimen. The locust we see in scattered
numbers everywhere in summer is the
true cicada--the green and black kind,
classified by DR.. de Geer early in the
Eighteenth Century as the Cicada
Lyriceu.
THE destruction attributed to the To-
Gust family is frequently exaggerated,
although during The time of the greatest
swarms they may do great deal Of
damage, to young forests. They never
hurt grain crops. as they find most of
their sustenance in succulent rootlets.
1.-THE manner in which the damage is
done is, however. chiefly due to the
habit Of the female, who deposits her
eggs seldom below ~ feet. from the
ground-in the tender twigs, and it is
this that causes the onter branches of q
locust infected tree to become yellow.
The eggs hatch few days after they are
laid, and the tiny ciacada then fall to the
ground, where they bury themselves and
commence TO undergo the TRANSFORMS.
tions that are to take II years to com.
plete. 1t is quite an interesting and a
very wonderful story"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07

Governor Crothers has been making
things hot for the Baltimore Police
Board at the investigation. The Board
defed him to produce evidence of viola
tions. and now they wish they hadn't, as
the Governor seems to have evidence in
abundance. Since things have beer
coming to light at the investigation the
Police Department has been bestirine
itself to put the lid on in the city. but the
increased vigilance on their part is in
reality an attempt to prevent tie agents
of the Governor obtaining additional
evidence of violations
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07

In the crop growing pennant race Of
1910 Iowa wrested from Illinois first place
in the production of oats. California
took from Minnesota the honors for
production of barley and New York
secured the hay growing title from Iowa,
according TO the announcement of the
department of agriculture. Illinois leads
in the production of corn; Minnesota in
spring wheat; Pennsylvania in rye; New
York In potatoes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07
Kicked BY A Mad Horse.

Samuel Birch, of Beetown, Wis,
had most narrow escape from
losing his leg, as no doctor could
heal the frightfnl orethat develop
ed, but at last Bucklen's Arnica
Sale cured it completely. Its the
greatest healer of ulcers, burns,
boils, eczema, scalds, cuts, corns,
cold sores, bruises and piles on
earth. Try it. 25c. at Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07
ADVISORY.

Early to bed
And early to rise,
Hustle like fury
And advertise.
Let others follow,
Yon set the pace;
Select your mediums
And buy good space.
Don't get prosy,
But always prepare
Copy" that's truthful.
Short, sharp and square.
Want to succeed?
Then we would advise:
Give good service
And advertise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1911.

Something like sixty scholarships have
been awarded to farm boys this season at
young peoples corn contests throught-
ont Wisconsin, held under the plan
promoted by the agronomy department
of the college of agriculture of Wisconsin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07

There is much speculation with refer
ence to coming legislation and to the
length Of time that Congress will be in
extra session. It may be that there will
not be an adjournment until late 10 the
summer. The situation is full of interest
and expectation is on tiptoe awaiting
events.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07
Some one has said: Make your Graz

Some one has said: Make your Grange
mean something to your community and
you will not need to seek members.
People like to be identified with agencies
that do things. The desire to do any.
thing that is beneficial is the divine in
stinct in man. Respond to it. and all
good will come. Deny its ,fruition, and
disaster results.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-04-07

An Act providing for the establishment
and maintenance of a chair of History at
Delaware College Newark, has posed
both houses of the Delaware Legislature.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
NEWS 6rhe
YOUNG
PEOPLE
PANORAMA IN A CIGAR BOX
Any Handy Boy, With Few Odd Trlnk.
cts, Can Easily Arrange Amu:.ng
Little Picture Show.

Well. boys. who wants to make a
panorama? Whoever does SO, Just
get an empty cigar box and a few
other things. as stated below, and
start In. Cut square hole in the
middle of the top of the box and with
muscilage and paper fasten a square
piece OF glass under it, From an old
curtain roller cut two rollers the
width of the cigar box, and into one
end of each drive wire crank. Into
the opposite end of each drive a brad
for an axle. From another round
wooden rod cut two other rollers of
the same length, but of smaller diam
eter, and drive a small brad in the
center of each end for an axle. These
rollers project up through the top of
the box with their brad axles resting
In small notches cut in the top edge
of the sides. Slots must be cut cross
wise in the top of the box of course.
to allow the rollers to project up
through as shown in the drawings.
Directly under the smaller rollers at
each end cut slots as shown, in which
the axles of the lower rollers run, be-
ing allowed an upward and downward
movement. A strip of cloth the width
of the rollers and of length to suit
the maker is filled with pictures past
ed on one side, all the same side up,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
HOW HE GAVE HIMSELF AWAY
husband Hore Late From the OF.
flee" Makes Bad Blundsr in Max
Ing Explanation to Wife.

Man may declare that he is the lord
OF creation, but all the same he fears
mis- wife above everything else should
ne happen to reach home very late
at night. Recently a certain husband
arrived home much later than usual
from the office" He took off his
boots and stole into the bedroom; but
vain precaution, his wife began to stir
Quickly the panic-stricken man went
to the cradle of his frst-born and be-
gan to rock it vigorously.
What are you doing there, Rob-
ert? queried his wife.
I've been sitting here for nearly
two hours trying to get this baby to
sleep" he growled.
why, Robert. I've got him here in
bed with me-" said the spouse.
And he never said another word all
that night.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
NEW METHOD OF OSCILLATION
Devoted Couple Practice Diving From
Float and Staying Under Water
Long Enough TO Kiss

Dan and Kitty are so devoted to
each other" said the gushing seaside
girl
Il should think &C." said the cynic;
the way they carry on"
Garry oni"
Yes, wandering on the beach moon
light nights holding each others
hands and skulking behind rocks with
osculatory intent. and"
why. of course. They are so fond
of each other. And they don't like
bathing the least bit, because it's so
public. So many bathers and people
watching from the sand that they
can't do or say anything"
How cruel!"
Yes. But they're going to get
around it. They are practicing it ev-
cry day. Haven't you noticed them?"
"Practicing what?"
why, diving from the float and
staying under water long enough to
kiss each other.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
RAINBOW AN IDLE BOASTER
Like Many Vain and Conceited Folks
1t Had Forgotten by Whose Favor
1t Was Possible.

A most beautiful rainbow was
lighting up the skies. Gold. crimson,
purple, every lovely tint, was com
prised In its arch, from the deepest to
the most delicate hues.
Every one admired it-most of all
1t admired itself.
II am handsome" it said, more
beautiful, far handsomer, than the
sun, for bright as he is he has but one
color. and have many"
The monarch of the skies heard this
boast and smiled a quiet smile. Then
hiding his beams in a cloud, he con-
cealed himself for an instant.
Where was the rainbow?
1t had disappeared 1t had forgot
ten that only by the reflection of the
sun could it exist. And so it is with
vain and conceited folks who forget
by whose favor they live, whose hand
has made them prosperous and by
whose grace alone they are permitted
to enjoy those gifts. the possession of
which makes them conceited and
proud
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
A Ready Reckoner.

There are no cul-de-sacs for Irish
wit. A "jarvey" drove Phil May, the
wonderful English artist in black and
white, now dead, round Dublin on his
first visit to THAI city and in showing
him the sights stopped in front of the
Bank Of Ireland.
That, sorr," said he, SIS tn recipti.
Gle av tn money tn English take firm
us!"
On the roof of the building are six
decorative figures, and Mr. May in,
quired what they represented.
"Begorra, sorr, they're tn twilve
apostles.
But" said Mr.. May, there are only
six"
Sure, know that" returned the
1arvey; 9TH other vans are lunchin'
wild tn lord liftinant. Youths Com
panion.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21

and this strip is wound smoothly and
evenly around one OF the large rollers,
which is then placed in position, with
the smaller rollers over it. The lower
rollers are always kept pressed
against each other by two tin pieces
and rubber band on each side, as
shown in the middle figure. the tin
pieces Icing cut with stout pair of
scissors from tin can. The rubber
fastens over hook on the tin piece.
The cloth band is fastened to the roll
lers at either end with glue or small
tacks, so that when the crank is
turned 1t unwinds from one onto the
other, the pictures passing by the
glass in order.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
She Was to Wait

There was living in Illinois SOL
emn man who is often funny without
meaning to be. At the time of his
wedding he lived in town some dis
lance from the home of the bride. The
wedding was to be at her home. On
the eyentful day the solemn man start
ed Tor the station, but on the way met
the village grocer, who talked so en-
tertainingly that the bridegroom
missed his train.
Naturally he was in state"
Something must be done quickly. So.
he sent the following telegram:
Don't marry till l ome.-Henry."
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
BOY WITH A BUSINESS BUMP
Min 'sapolls Lad Picks Up Neat Sum
o. Money by Establishing Profit
able Bakery Route.

robert Stuart is Minneapolis boy.
Last summer he very much wanted to
earn some money of his own. He
thought of all the schemes that he
ever had heard of and then he started
an entirely new one. He went to Mr..
Townsend, who had just opened a
bakery in Hennepin avenue, and said
that if he was supplied with horse
and wagon he thought he could get up
a profitable route of customers. Mr.
Townsend was a little doubtful of Rob
ert's ability, but he said that he would
give Robert commission on all the
customers he could get. So Robert
started out and made a thorough can.
vass OF the neighborhood and he soon
found nearly thirty families that
agreed to take Mr. Townsend's goods
II they were delivered promptly. So
Robert got up every morning at five
O'Clock and, mounted on his wheel, he
would take big basket of bread and
buns and deliver them to his custom.
ers. The basket was firmly fastened
to the handlebars of his machine. He
was so prompt and pleasant that his
customers increased to fifty and then
he could not carry all of the bread in
a basket So he bought a little iron
wagon and fitted large basket inside
of it. This he tied behind his wheel
Almost any morning he can be seen
spinning along the streets with the
bread wagon rafting along behind him
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
A Chance to Rise.

Now, Billy" said the young mans
father. I've found fine job for you
"a Job which will, if you attend
strictly to business. give you a splen-
did chance to RISE
What is the nature of the job?"
You've seen some of the big build
ings In course of construction, haven't
your"
Yes"
Have you ever noticed how the
great iron beams are lifted I'd their
places?"
Sure"
We'll, friend of mine who is a
contractor has agreed to use you to
stand on the beams and balance them
as they are hoisted. | told him about
the splendid nerve you had exhibited
in sitting around and permitting me
to support you, and he agreed that you
would be just the man for the job"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
No Business Instinct.

oh, papa" the beautiful young wo-
man cried, what do you think? Jack
is hero"
Huh! Every girl thinks the man
she is engaged to is a hero"
But Jack really is one. He res
cued his rich old uncle from a watery
grave this morning. Here 1t is in the
afternoon papers-with his picture
and all"
Send him word never to set his
foot inside my door. again. He is his
rich, old uncle's nearest relative. And
he rescued him from watery grave!
Hero! He's an idiot. An to think I
had decided to take him into business
as partner! Lord, what a narrow
escape"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
CATS AS CHILDREN'S PETS
Veterinarian Says There Are Almos II
as Many Intelligent Felines as
Dogs-One to Select.

Many claim that cats have no in
telligence. that they care as much for
one person as for another" said a
woman veterinarian, who has made
the care of cats a special study for q
number OF years.
Il have found that there are almost
as many intelligent cats as dogs, "A
that they are about as faithful as the
average human being If one wants
good house cats they must be brought
up from kittens. Never try to train
grown cats. and do not adopt tramp
cats. for they are impossible, as far
as training goes"
Asked about the kind Of cat that
would make the best household pet.
the woman said:
In choosing a kitten, choose one
with wide. fiat nose; eyes wide
apart, and wide forehead and Jaw,
the mukzle not too long This will
be an Intelligent cat AS soon as kit.
tens have learned to lap milk they
may Re taken from their mother. A
healthy kitten should become a
healthy cat, but If he should get sick
let BIN alone and especially do not
coax him to eat"
Bathing cat, wher parasites exist.
should be avoided, says this veterina-
rian, as water is net natural for a cat
1T is wise plan for children to
have pets to play with" she says,
and one of the most satisfactory pets
Is kitten
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21

An inquiry was made recently concern
ing treatment of fancy post cards by post
office clerks.
Now, this is certain: No cards are de-
stroyed by the clerks and none is sent to the
dead letter office for destruction unless it is
OF such nature that it cannot according to
the rules of the department, be forwarded
But many pretty carls never reach their
destination. This is because of the careless
ness or ignorance of the sender. Cards with
nice tinsel and glass on them must be in
closed in sealed envelopes Many do not
know this.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Settling the PreIiminarles.

Where does that society wedding
take placer
The time and place haven't been
fixed upon"
But It's a sure thing?"
"Oh, yes. The old bridegroom set
tied a million on the girl yesterday
and her father hustled right down and
got the check cashed."
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21

whether hlsrorrcut, scientific or on any other?
business man must know a nrrre more than the
mere facts relating to his business
salesman, to be successful, must know of other
things to talk about than his wares
do not mean by this to imply that grammar
school graduate will not succeed 1t depends on him.
But good education combined with good natural
qualities must of necessity fetch the better results
The high school tries to teach and make man
out OF every student who has the will to exert himself
80 we see that hgh-school education is very
good Tor the one OF moderate well of small means
that 1t is essential for business well for profess
slons and that it certainly should be encouraged
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Would
Danish All
CANNES
In Cities
BY DR.. CHAS. W. DUDLEY
Montreal

for If there stables usades the filthy housey would he
unnecessary
AS Tar dogs concerned there single argument
Tor their retention in towns the unpoed rural districts they are un
questonably of value in driving off the predatory tramp
Any who has witnessed the awful of little children bv
feocou butes watched the death agon of those yopo
ba developed will hail the day when will be against the law
to keep dog inside the limits of city.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Then He Knew Better.

Your tickets were complimentary
were they not?"
We'll" replied the man who had
seen a painfully amateur entertain.
ment. Il thought they were unit,
saw the show Penny Pictorial
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Movable EoIiaua.

you ought to plant some shrubbery
around the station. The division SUI
perintendent will be through in a few
days"
That won't give me time enough to
plant shrubbery," said the station
master, but I'll get some of our whis-
kered citizens to stand around as he
passes through"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
How
Clerks
Treat Many
Fancy
Post Cards
By ]. L. DOUGHERTY

tissue paper envelope like any other envelope and card inside
with writing on requires postage the cents an ounce or
fraction.
Inc postage stamp must always be the envelope on the card
below.
Any card bearing material other than paper fastened it must
nave the regular fst-cas postage if it message
BESIDES being lost because of violating these rules many cards are
not delivered because of careless addressing by sender
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
What She Really Meant

The Milkman (emphatically)-
low me to say on the first onset. mum,
that my milk's pure. and don't you for
get It!
The Lady (frigidly)-My hallusions
was not made to the purity of your
milk. my good man. only observed
that 1t made my mouth water!-Black
and White.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
His View.

Il don't see how people can ever
fall out with a street car conductor.
why not?"
Naturally, you perceive, he sees
everything and everybody in a fara
light
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21

If hay fever is caused by the dust why
does not every one have it?
Why does it always come in the fall OF
the year and stay until the first frost, in
stead of the early summer, when dust is
even more plentiful
Why do we have hay fever worse in
some states than in others, and in some not
at all?
And why do we have 1t worse in the
country where the air is free from. dust, but
filled with the poisons thrown from the dry
dog weeds, rag weeds and jimson weeds?
| have had hay fever % years. While
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21

In looking over the columns of morn
ing paper | noted where during the pre-
vlous twcnty-four hours five or six people
in certain locality had been more or less
severely bitten by dogs, some of which were
in the category of pets.
My view is that the time is now at
hand when dogs will be considered as much
out OF place in cities as hogs or cattle.
As matter of fact, the ideal urban
community will not give shelter to any
dumb animal with the possible exception
of the horse, and even its presence is ex-
tremeIy Questionable on sanitary grounds
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Pats Solution.

How peculiar that steamship looks
sailing along with her propeller half
out of water and foot of her water
line showing" said a bystander ON
the dock
"Niyver moind," said Pat "thots all
be kivvered up whin the toide gifts
In"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
TrifIes Acceptable.

Briggs have made a will leav,n.
my brain to the hospital, and Just rot
an acknowledgment from the .autbors-
ties.
Lofty-Were they pleased?
Briggs-They wrote that everv m.
tie helps.-American Family Journal
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
How Could He TeII2

Lawyer for Defendant-Now, sir
you say that my client disappeared in
the darkness after knocking Won
down. What time OF night was this,
Complainant cant say exactly.
Your clieLt had my watch.-Life
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Hymn (Him) Book.

Papa-"Charley, please hand me
that book on the table there" Charley
tagged nine)-"There he is, papa. !"
Papa-"No. my son; you should not
say. 'There~he is but 1t u.s." Charley
why. papa, It's hymn book, isn't
Hr'
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
No Chance Apparent.

i am afraid Mr.. Blowcher is a pes
simist'
why do you think so?"
He says he can't notice any differ.
ence in the way he feels now and the
way he felt before the Standard OIL
trust was dissolved"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Delivering Bread.

In this way Robert, although he Is
only thirteen years old, has worked up
a good business, he is making money
and Mr.. Townsend never would think
of parting with his services.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1911-10-21
Freckies,

Tiny Mamie, on seeing a coach dog
for the first time, called excitedly to
her mother: Mamma, mamma, come
ace this big dog. all over black freck.
lest"