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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
WOULD NoTIFS HIS FRIENDS
" Married 10 Hatchef-Faced Woman
Who Did All Talking, Man Would
Let Fact be known.


Who is that hatchet-faced womanl
over there who seems to think It igI
necessary for her to do all the TALK
ing?r
Don't you know her?''
mo, never saw her before. II she's
married I'm sorry for the poor devil
who Is her husband. can't imagined
anything more terrible than being tied
up to woman like that for life,l
heavens, hear her go it! Her voice
is like a rasp. should think her
throat would be all worn out. Do
you know what I'd do II were mar
ried to such woman?"
No. For heavens s. sake tell me-"
@Oh ! beg your pardon. old mani.
/ didn't mean any offense. III apolo-S
gize."
That's all right. You gave me to-
understand moment ago that there
was something you would do If you
were married to such woman.
What is it?'
I'D hasten to let my friends know
it when took her out anywhere SO
they wouldn't be in any danger Of
making the kind Of break I've Just
made"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
LIKE SWORD or DAMoc LES
Dread Of Falling Always Present In
the Case Of the Circus Per
former.

Day after day the circus woman
dons her tinsel, slips on the heavy
wooden .sIop shoes over her satin
pumps. and SO with perhaps "By-by.
girls, " and a nod to the wardrobe
mistress. she shufles out from the
dressing tent to, the ring, blows kiss
ito the audience at large and takes
her life in her hands, writes Sarah
Sonstock in Golfers. She does not
think Of this fact consciously, as a
rule; but subconsciously the knowl-
edge is with each one that some day.
perhaps. she will be like the little girl
who once was hustled out of a circus
ring so fast that the audience hardly
noticedand then gaudy kimono
was thrown over her face and In
stead Of her slop shoes returning
when the whistle blew, mems feet
tramped and the circus doctor found
no work for him when he got there.
Get to know these women and you
find that under all their easy light
heartedness, their gypsy spirit, is a
sort of smoldering dread like that Of
the people who live in earthquake
countries.
You see It. for one thing. in the
keen way they take up the subject of
accidents.
"The worst I ever fell was once
the net broke" said trapeze per-
former.
I'D Just as soon have 1t break as
fall bad in it. put in another RE
member that time bit my lip? Felt
like my chin was knocked right up
through the top OF my head My low
or teeth cut my upper lip it had to
be sewed up clear across"
l learned then that the art of falling
in the net is as difficult as any part
OF the performance; for SO great Is
its elasticity that If a performer falls
bad" say in a standing position. the
knees may be shot straight up to
the chin and knockout blow may
result. To learn to come into the
net PROSTATE. as in hammock. is no
small trick.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
COULDN'T NIX IN RELIGION
Advertising Man Who Wanted Picture
Portraying Marathon Afraid to
Trifle With Mercury.

4 want" explained the advertising
man. Il want a picture that has the
idea Of speed to itreal speed. want
It to go at a regular Marathon. But
it's got to be new"
Yes, I see" and picked up a pen
Gil. How about Mercury? Some
thing like this"
He sketched rapidly the figure Of
the messenger Of Olympus, winged
sandals. winged cap, symbolic stan
and all. The advertising man looked
It over approvingly.
Seems all right" he commended.
but what does it mean? Who's Mer-
cury?"
"Oh. Mercury? He was the speed
lest thing that ever lived" the artist
declared. Mercury was the god OF
speed. you know"
But the advertising manager gave
one long. regretful look at the sketch
and shook his head.
TOO bad" he murmured sadly.
Too bad. like its looks. but it
won't do. 1t won't do, young man.
We can't get mixed up with anyone's
religion like that"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Hanging Prophets.

"a little girl at our morning serv-
ice yesterday" said Rev. James e.
Craig, "knelt beside her mother while
the commandments were being read.
When the rector said, On these two
commandments hang all the law and
the prophets the little girl whis-
pered:
Mamma. how many
".Sh! Kissed her mamma.
But, mamma. how many prophets
are there?
Why, Isaiah. jeremiah, Habbakuk.
Jonah, Haggai. Malachi. zephaniah.
dearie. can't think Of all OF them
without looking them up, but fancy
there, must have been about twenty
Twenty? And they hanged 'em
all on two commandments
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

like a young lad, without being Dois-
ferrous or obstreperous.
The pert little single feather has
black curled tip and soft white
base. It is a sort of challenge to good
Fellowship. Z
a soft hat for younger girl is
made Of yelveteen or Of plush, al
though others equally good are made
Of plaid or checkered fabrics, such as
are used in coats. The turned back
brim Is adorned with, three quaint lit
tie bows in front.
Any one who is clever at sewing
can make this hat, for patterns OF
It are to be found in almost any
standard fashion book.
These are sensible and smart clothes
for young people, and those two adj
jectives express the idea OF feath-
ers Of real style when one must
choose for the growing girl apparel of
any kind.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Too Much clpherInc !,

Congressman Lamb of Virginia has
an old ''befo' de wah" darby working
on his place, whom he pays 81 q day.
The old man is not very fond Of work
and loses day often because Of his
alleged infirmities.
The other day the congressman told
him he was going to raise his wages
from Sc week to 81. The old darby
emphatically refused the raise, and
when his boss asked him why. he
answered:
It's lax dis, Mister John. When I
loses a day from work now. kin
count nah money; but II you glib me a
raise an / loses day. won know
how much rse got comm tub me. -
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Mo Expert.

a gang of Italians were employed
on railway contract removing earth
with wheelbarrows. While proceed
ing with his work one of the men no
ticed that the wheel Of his barrow
was squealing terribly. and to put q
stop to the noise he turned the bar
row over, and was IN the act Of greas-
ing, it when the boss noticed him and
shouted out:
Halloa, Pietro! Halloa, sir! What
the dickens are you doing?"
I'm greasing my barrow. sir.
Who told you to do that?2
No one. sir. took it upon my
SELF
We'll, don't let me catch you at It
again. Every man here must stick to
his own job. What do you know about
machinery Tit Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

Quite logical sequence to the
board, brilliant stripes Of the English
cricket coat is making its appearance
in the checker board coat and caps, OF
which picture is shown here. Moth
ing could be simpler in line and COM
position than the coat. The material
will not allow decoration other than
the plain horn buttons which appear
on the cuffs and fasten the belt.
These coats are just getting a
start, and we may expect to see them
with much greater frequency in the
spring The simple round hat made
from the same material is as soft as
the coat. and Is really garment for
the head.
There is droll standing feather at
the side. No one would think Of de-
scribing It as pretty but It fits the
scheme admirably. for this outfit ex-
presses those characteristics Of the
young American miss which cause the
French to say that she looks and acts
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

One Of the most striking features
Of the smartest neckwear is the large
use made of small button garniturss,
says the Dry Goods Economist. Rhife,
stone, Jet, crystal, cloth-covered and
pearl buttons score, in the order mbn-
toned. The fact that many OF The
button-trimmed novelties come rather
high can easily be accounted FOR when
one considers the cost of the novelty
buttons used. At the same, the smart
ness of the styles depends to Urge
extent upon the clever arrangehent
Of these buttons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

Among the accessories of dress on
which time and money are being Law
ishly expended this winter are evening
shoes and buckles. For the former
beautiful and costly brocades and da,
masks are employed and in colors to
match the gowns, white and gold be-
ing mush favored. Jeweled buckles OF
great price circle Of pleated or plain
satin, but two loops Of black velvet
ribbon are seen coming from the lat.
ter beneath the buckle Satin flowers
supply touch Of color.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Glrllsh Gown.

A simple and girlsh gown Ii made
Of soft white chiffon trimmed with
garlands of green satin leavel, APP
pliqued to the bodice and skirt j bor-
der fashion. These garlands outline
the round neck of the bodice, tie high
waist line in the form of grille and
the edge Of draped tunic wbAre it is
caught up with a green sftin bow.
The sleeves are also caughtlp with a
satin bow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
|RE600DFARN|ERs
/ Women Successful as TIL
prs Of the Soil.
Instances III Hand Where They Can
Show the Way 20 the Men-Mis-
souri, Has i Farm Won

The last census showed S07, 706
women farmers in the United States,
and there is prospect of q large in
crease III that number when the new
statistics come IN.
Women have been called the CON
servatiye sex, but they are displaying
! anything but conservatism In the way
they are grasping and utilizing modern
methods in their farming.
All over New England. farm land
! ~ being reclaimed BY women man
Of them worn out by the strair
clerical or professional life Sc
the country ais q refuge. One SCI
woman farmer Miss Smith lis an
nually making more than $4,000 on
land that did not produce a revenue
Of $500. for the entire ten years
previous to her purchase Of the farm.
III New Jersey the Misses Hunter have
made marked success Of dairying.
Miss Emma BIanpied and Miss Beat
RICE Cooley have for ten years been
successful farmers Iii Oklahoma They
did actual pioneer work. going there
from Kansas, breaking and developing
The Land for their crops. Mrs Ruth
Ink of Long Island is one Of the
most successful. from financial
standpoint, farm woman in the United
States Miss Jessie Field Of Iowa
has pzornoted the work Of Corn clubs
bng boys and Breadnclubs among
Is. the effects Of which have been
~ - a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
For Emergencies.

In some of the college settlements
there are penny savings banks for
children.
One Saturday small boy arrived
with an important air and withdrew
two cents from his account Monday
morning he promptly returned the
money.
$50 You didn't spend your two
cents?'' observed the worker In
charge.
"Qh, no." he replied. but q fellow
just likes to have little cash on
hand over Sunday -" Harper's Maya
zine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
a ala contract.,

How did this fight starts" asked
the police Judge.
In an argument as to whether Ba-
con wrote Sakespeare's plays"
Il see. Well. I'll settle that ques-
ton first. and then we can find out
who was in the wrong. Swear the
witnesses, Mr.. Clark"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27


ise Hardiman Of Georgia raised 2,155
pounds of tomatoes on one-tenth Of
an acre Of land. This shows what wom-
en- and intensive farming can accom-
plish Mrs. e. s. Mcdowell Of Massa-
chusetts is treasurer OF the National
Grange IN the United States. Miss
Emma Wilson Of Illinois, Miss Chand-
Ter Of Wisconsin and Miss Flora McIn-
tyre Of California are successful WON
en- bee keepers. Miss r. Kate LIE
Lacheur is president Of a woman's
farm in England She is a graduate
Of New Iham college, and has taken
II upon herself TO train girls for out
door and agricultural work.
studley Agricultural and Horticul-
tnral College for Women in England
Is doing large work IN teaching wom-
en- students marketing and garden
ing, dairying and poultrying. in or
der that we may have an efficient and
happy rural life. the study Of the
problems which confront the home is
as necessary as the study which every
progressive farmer is now giving to
the cultivation OF his fields. So says
Miss Mary Croswell. one of Georgia's
club women. who is school extension
assistant Of the agricultural cox
lege.
Miss Mary Il Matthews, who has
been doing work in farmers insti-
tutes IN Indiana, has this to say:
Even a farmers wife should not be
household drudge. plain dish wash
er and bed maker She should be given
! time and opportunity for church. and
Aven club work II she desires. The
nndition Of women on the farm is
due to themselves. many wom-
today are using the same cook
tensils as those employed by
grandmothers." Mrs M. III
as Of Iillnois Is president Of the
state Domestic Science association.
In regard to the work Of the associa-
tion, she says: I'VE believe that wom-
en- should receive assistance and ed
ucation IN order that they may help
In making better homes"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
loId Eashlons Rscaled.

Skirts have widened sufficiently to
make, movement graceful and easy.
yet they have no superilqus folds.
and are simply cut. The ree-quar-
ter length coats are Of ex aordinary
variety in design. and the pse of fur
on the whole costume is lost effsc-
tive. the result remindir one very
forcibly Of the charming Inter coats
xorn by women several q uries ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Hard to Swallow.

''shimmerpate is in an awful pre-
dicament"
What's the trouble?''
He lost an election bet and has to
eat his own hat"
I've heard of that before
Yes. but Shimmerpate has been
wearing one of those fuzzy caterpillar
lids. Judge
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
In fe4o.

"say. my boy, you're rs now. It's
time you settled down and got mar
ried"
~Oh, I'm not ready to get married
yet, dad"
Not ready? Why, young man,
want you to know that when was
your age had been married twice"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

This new and simple model is Of
cloth with vest of the same, which is
made with wide box plat, the latter
ornamented at the top with strap Of
the material and buttons and loops.
The wide turnover collar and the
CUTS are Of the same cloth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Business instinct.

columbus" said the boy who Is
studying history. discovered Amer
lea"
"Yes," replied his father. who is in
finance; she discovered 1t. But 1t
took a number of people like myself
to put the proposition on paying
basis"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

Howard Hasn't Bachelor waited
rather long before choosing wife?
Coward-Bless you. mo-! He's only
had marrying income since he was
sixty. Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Smart Woman.

Mrs. Gotham (wife of clubman)-
Why. do you live in such an isolated
neighborhood?
Mrs. Suburb live here because
my husband is afraid to leave me
alone evenings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
rrod the Path nefore.

Miller--Just as Millet and the
widow started up the ailse to the al
tar, every light in the church went
out.
Mumford- What did, the couple do
then?
Miller kept on going. The widow
knew the way.-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
de and hls Present

How did you feel at that fashion
able wedding?"
about as conspicuous as my pickle
dish looked among the jeweled
bronzes and ropes of pearls
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Eair FOR Rnth.

Kind-Hearted Stranger See here.
my friend. take my. advice and let
those dice alone. They're loaded.
Intoxicated Gambler-C Certainly they
are! ?So'm I. Fair for one as It's
for the other.-Puck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
pomestic Peace Assured

Wife-And so you got your life In
eured for my benefit? That's lovely.
Husband Yes. my dear; but Just
remember. If you drive me to suicide
you won't get cent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27
Adept al the Art.

she carries her age the Gam,
she carries her money"
How Is THAR"
Carefully concealed"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

Occasionally one man may abuse an
other BY praising his enemies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

Hixon You say you raise flowers
and yet you live in a fiat?
Dixon Oh! yes. You see, plant
'em in folding beds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-12-27

She'll be yours on one condition.
He-And what is that one condition?
She-That you give up smoking.
drinking, gambling. swearing. dancing
and flirting and-and
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21
Probably Prize Crouch.

A grouchy butcher, who had watch
ed the price of porterhouse steak
climb the ladder Of fame, was deep
in the throes of an unusually bad
crouch when a would-be customer, 8
years old, approached him and handed
him a penny.
please. mister, I want a cents
worth Of sausage"
Turning on the youngster with a
growl, he let forth this burst of good
craftsmanship:
go smell O. the hook."-New Or
leans Daily States.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21
JEFFERSON AS A DRAueHrsmAN

Thomas Jefferson's architectural
drawings for the university of Virgin
la. done in India ink by himself and
shaded by his granddaughter. form
part of the illustrations In Herbert 3.
Adams volume on Jefferson and the
history Of the university. and it is a
distinct surprise to find that the
United States Bureau of Education
lists his publication as among those
available for free distribution. Others Of
the same historical series have long
since been exhausted, and 1t was as
sumed that none of this edition was
left: but the title appears on the 1912
list OF available publications. together
with some 700 or more titles of books
and pamphlets or various educational
subjects.
The other publications listed cover q
multitude of educational topics, among
them the following: Agricultural ed
ucation. Alaska school and reindeer
service. American educational history.
including histories of the school sys-
TENS in individual states. education and
school systems. higher education. in
dustrial and technical education, Ii
braries. teaching of mathematics, rur-
al education, school architecture and
sanitation, training Of teachers. MANY
OF these publicans are of great value
to teachers. students of education. IL
brarians. and people having a general
interest in education and the improve
ment of public and private schools.
The bulletin entitled: List of Pub
lications OF the United States Bureau
Of Education Available for Free Dis
tribution," which contains a detailed
statement of all the books and PAM
phlets o~btainable. is nov ready, and
will be sent to any one requesting it.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21
POOR JOHN NEATLY CAUGHT
cleverly contrlved Trap That Led to
the Downfall Of One Forget
full Husband.

He had returned home In the eve
ming tired and ready for a restful hour
or two.
John. my love-" said his little wife
sweetly. did you post that letter 1
gave you this morning."
Yes. my pet" said John. hiding his
conscience-stricken face behind the
newspaper.
well. what is your answer" still
more sweetly.
"Wh-what is what?" gasped John.
What is your answer, dear?" said
his little wife, clearly. '"That letter
was addressed to you.".
Addressed to me?" exclaimed John.
Il didn't notice it,"
And then, like a foolish man. he
fell into the trap and produced the
letter from his pocket to see. The
envelope was not addressed to him;
but a long and severe lecture was
shortly after.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21
NO MEDICINE
But Change Of Food Gave Final Relief.

Most diseases start in the alimen-
tary canal-stomach and bowels.
A great deal Of our stomach and
bowel troubles come from eating too
much starchy and greasy food.
The stomach does not digest any
of the starchy food we eat-white
bread, pastry, potatoes, oats, etc.
these things are digested in the small
intestines. and If we eat too much. as
most Of us do, the organs that should
digest this kind Of food are overcome
by excess of work, so that fermenta-
ton, indigestion, and long train Of
ails result.
Too much fat also IL hard to digest
and this is changed into acids. sour
stomach, belching gas. and a bloated.
heavy feeling.
In these conditions q change from
indigestible foods to Grape-Nuts will
work wonders in not only relieving
the distress but In building up a
strong digestion. clear brain and
steady nerves. A Wash. woman
writes:
about five years ago I suffered
with bad acknowledgements. indiges-
ton. constipation-caused, l know
now, from overeating starchy and
greasy food.
Il doctored for two years without
any benefit. The doctor told me there
vas no cure for me. I could not eat
anything without suffering evera
pain in my back and sides, and I bs-
came discouraged.
IA friend recommended Grape-Nuts
and l began to 9 It. In less than
two weeks I began to feel better and
inside Of two months I was a we'll
woman and have been ever since.
81 can eat anything / wish with
pleasure. We eat Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast and are very
fond Of it." Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, '"The Road
70 Wellville," In pkgs. There's .
reason"
Ever read the aheve letter. A new
enc a1Deers . I'M 70 tine. They
are geoul1e. trues and 1ull 81 humsD
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21

Robert Browning adopted queer pets.
His pet owl was we'll klsnwn to his Wis.
itors. also his pet geese. which followed
him about like dogs. and upon which.
"having suffered much from the cackle
OF reviewers" he bestowed the names of
Edinburgh" and Quarterly" AS a boy
he had a monkey and an eagle IN the
garden at. Camberwell. and later in his life
his pockets were often full of
portable creatures'' to which he had
taken a fancy-frogs. toads. lizards ane
sven snakes.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21
Doing His Part.

What part are you taking in the
war on flies?"
Il do sentry duty at the breakfast
table over the milk pitcher every
morning"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21

Aspire . rss.s s.s:,s sGIGsa' ,s ss; e .. "a .s 4. s s,.s.
ksssisADs sssess. ael seAssse Bsitlisss Dstssit. nisAteA.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21

uor. c.v.lby using Hayercamp's Germicids
.l0 1sesa 49, = I Hog Iise.ss kenedy:: one .feni
suits. Repeat orders make earnings Is to $40 per day.
Don't delay, write today. SJ.Aassoa1D, nassalias,Isso
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-11-21

aosleF oI the Officers, program
OF the athletic sports and the musical
program. are printed. Mailing envelones
are also furnished, SO that after he
Ieast Jack may send his card to sis
Ter, mother, wife or sweetheart "a ,
DAINTY souvenir of the day. These are
greatly appreciated at home.
On a Dreadnouaht.
A menu served on one of Uncle SAINTS
great dreadnoughts will include:
Tomato Soup
OllVes Gherkins Celery,
Roast Younk Turkey with Chestnut
Stuffing
Roast Virginia Ham
Cranberry Sauce Giblet GRAVY
Creamed Mashed Potatoes
o'eaine" onion French Peas
Mlnce Pie Pumpkin Pie
Small Cakes
Ice Cream
range Nuts Raisins Assorted
Chocolates
Black Coffee
cigars Cigarets
Inat the enlisted men Of the navy are
furnished with a Thanksgiving dinner
as as that served in MANY
notes. During the morning while nre.
paratlons for the meal are in progress
the quartermaster and his assistants
nave beer busy decorating the crews
space with signal flags n vari-col-
O mea, bunting: SO that by h time the
I.leal Is plped the whole gun deck pre-.
santssa FESTIVE appearance. To prepare
the meal hundreds Of cooks will roast
o5.116 pounds of turkey aQd chicken.
ana convert more than $4,000 pounds
OF cfanberrtes Into apoetising aues.