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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
AN EARLY PURE FOOD LAW.
English Bakers Had 70 De Careful In
the Old Days.


In the time Of Edward /. Of England
innkeepers were not permitted to make
either bread or beer. The former they
were obliged by law to buy from the
baker and the latter from the brewer.
In ssCustoms Of Old England r. J..
Smell declares that If the law defended
what was considered the legitimate
claim of the baker to a proper llveli-
hood 1t was equally solicitous for the
welfare of his customers and was most
severe upon>the baker who sold bread
deficient in weight or quality.
For the first offense he was drawn
on hurdle through the principal
streets, which would be thronged with
people and foul with traffic, with the
offending loaf suspended from his neck.
From pen and ink sketch of this cere-
mony it appears that the unhappy
tradesman wore neither shoes nor
stockings and had his arms strapped
to his sides. 1t seems also that two
horses drew the hurdle, which suggests
that it ratified along at pretty lively
pace.
For the second offense the baker en-
joyed another ride upon the hurdle and
then underwent an hours exposure in
the pillory. If he proved SO incorrigi-
Bile as to commit the offense a third
time his oven was demolished and he
was forbidden to follow his trade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
4 gree Hotel.

At Miramar. on the island Of Ma
jorca, III tile Mediterranean, is free
hotel, where accommodations may be
had for three days upon application to
the agents Of the Archduke Luis Saliva
tor Of Austria. 1t is beautiful spot,
and the entire neighborhood is full Of
attractions TO the traveller. Attendants
in charge look after the welfare Of
guests. who must, however, provide for
their own food Beds. linen and table
appointments they receive gratis, and
bread and wine can be obtained very
reasonably 1t is said that this proyi-
sion is due to the qualification the Aus
TRAN owners felt years ago when they
first came to live at Miramar. Such
peace and such loveliness, they felt,
should be shared by all lovers Of nature
who passed that way.-Argonaut.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Queer Egyptian Burial Customs.


The Egyptians have many curious
customs In connection with the burial
Of their dead ana the healing Of the
sick. At every Moslem funeral, for in
stance, there are hired mourners. vary
ing In number according to the wealth
Of the deceased. These funerals are al
ways headed by old blind men, carry
ing long STATS In their hands and wall
Ing loudly. They are followed by the
relatives and friends of the deceaseds
and then comes the coffin. This Is sue
ceeded by two or three of the native
nat carts common to Cairo, filed with
women mourners Mourning, in fact, is
quite profession among the women.
Every day you see groups Of them
squatting on the ground outside the
hospital at Cairo, waiting to be hired
for funeral. Wide World Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Unique sians In France.

Frederick 9. Penfield was walking
along a New Jersey road while his
chauffeur fixed broken tire. He mo-
ticed a danger sign at the roadside.
TN France" he said, "at the entrance
to their towns they have signs that are
characteristically French and seem to
me delightful in spirit. Over the road
as you enter the town limits is an arch
on which is printed the name Of the
town, the number Of the road-for all
the roads are numbered in France and
the name of the department in which
the town lies. Then below those In
larger letters, Attention aux enfants'
cBe careful about the children). And
then as you leave the town you see the
back side of similar sign, which says,
'Merci' (Thanks1 New York Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

They Are Added to Persons Names
Instead Of Being Prefixed.
Turkish names ana titles are some.
tiRes confusing to the ordinary reader.
ana this explanation from the Turkish
embassy at Washington may be Of in
terest. In the first place, our Ameri-
can prefxes sMr.. or .:GeneraIg be-
come sufixes in Turkish. The mayor
OF a Turkish city adds to his name Boz
ledie Raisi Therefore it would not be
Mayor John Smith, but Smith Boledie
Raisl
4 caiipf il prince Of the royal
line and "Mohammed's representative, \
ranking next to the sultan himself In
importance The next title Of impor-
lance Is sheik Vi islam. or head OF the
Mohammedan faith. Imam is the title
By which q priest il originally adj
dressed
Pasha Is the highest title within the
GIFT of the sultan. 1t is conferred chief
" on men who achieve distinction in
arts and letters or in commerce and is
snore or less common among the great
merchants OF Turkey or those who I'M
der the old regime had hand In the
collection Of taxes The word ''bey"
attached TO the name OF a person indi-
Gates that the bearer Is distinguished
for service Of the country. The term
.'effendi'' indicates that the man so ad-
dressed is higher in birth, breeding or
nfitlrNfion than fhn man cflnQ king and
10 variable title. depending on the
rank OF those carrying on conversa-
tion
The grand vizier, or sadorazam, u
the premier Of the cabinet and Is the
highest OF government civil officials.
The governor of q province ID known
as vail This term is added to the
name instead of being prefixed. -1ndi-
annapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Are You a Cold Sufferer

Take DIR. Kings New Discovery.
The Best Cough, Cold, Throat and
Lung medicine made. Money re-
funded if it fails to cure you. Do
not hesitate-take it at our risk.
First dose helps. j. r. Wells,
Floydada, Texas, writes: CDR.
Kings New Discovery cured my
terrible cough and cold. / gained
10 pounds. y Buy it at Eli T.
Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
queer Book titles.

'aThese old books said the anti
quarry as he pointed to dingy upper
shelf, fare curious for their titles.
Here is volume of sermons print
ed in Salem in 1892. Sermons to
Asses is its scornfhl name.
.Here is a book dated 1743 that is
called Look to It or I'll Stab Ye.' 1t is
q treatise on polygamy.
'sThis is pamphlet by a spinster
against the young men Of the seven
teenth century Its title is A Dis
sertation on the Pertness of Our Youth
In General, Especially Such as Are
Trained Up at Tea Tables
"A return blast to that dissertation Is
this other pamphlet Of the same year:
'Quippes For Upstart Newfangied Gen
tlewomen; or. A Glass to View the
Pride of vaingloriohs Woman
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

'There." said the man who had pur-
chased pedigree that reached back to
the coming over" of William the Con-
queror. rs gold snuffbox that was
used by one of my great-great-grand-
fathers
every interesting" replied the gen
tleman who was examining the thing.
every interesting, indeed. had no
idea that the made in Germany mark
had been in use as long as that. Chi
cago Record Herald
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
SHE WAS Al CREOLE.
Her Visitor Was Sorry For That Until
Ne Was Enlightened.

He Was Enlightened.
It was showing in the north, but in
New Orleans the air was as soft as
May, and in d garden brilliant with
flowers and sunshine the winter Wis
itors drank after luncheon the famous
creole coffee.
.How good this creole coffee isR'
said young man.
Il make II" said the hostess Il am,
you know, creole
The young man looked shocked, hurt.
"Well, after all, he said In a low voice,
.you can't help that and I'm sure no
sensible person thinks any the worse OF
you"
His hostess, who was very beautiful,
with hair and eyes like night, laughed
merrily
define the word creole, she said.
And the young man replied, "a creole
Is descendant Of French. or Spanish
immigrants, with a touch Of negro
blood In his or her VEINS
'sAnd the word means Just the oppo-
sitep' the woman cried. "A creole IL a
descendant Of French or Spanish immi-
grants whose veins hold not drop Of
negro Blood
sWell, Welt didn't know that."
ssNol'' she said Nobody from the
north does. The word creole is prob
ably the unique word Of the dictionary,
a word that is universally misunder-
stood. Why, 1t Is as though you thought
up there in the north that white meant
black."-New York Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Wide Apart.

II Is told us that two old schoolmates
met recently. It had been fifteen years
since their last meeting. but the recog-
nition was mutual One was sleek,
we'll fed. well shaven. well dressed.
The other was rather thin. rather
seedy.
well. WELL" exclaimed the prosper
Ous one; what are you doing now2s
Il am an actor
rIndeed? Well. I'm banker. And
you are on the stage? Dear met its
been ten years since I was in thea
ter.''
"You've got nothing on me. IT'S been
longer than that since ! was in a
bank"
Then they parted. each thinking bit
less Of the other than he had thought
before the meeting. Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
No Need to Stop Work

When the doctor orders you to stop
work it staggers you / can't you
say. You know you are weak, run
down and failing in health day by
day, hut you must work as long as
you can stand What you need
is Electric Bitters to give tone,
strength and vigor to your system,
to prevent break down and build
you up. Don't be weak. sickly or
ailing when Electric BitteTs will
benefit you from the first dose.
Thousands bless them for their
glorious health and strength. Try
them. Every bottle is guaranteed
to satisfy. Only Soc. at Eli T.
Rey nolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Old age as II comes in the orderly pro-
cess of nature is beautiful and majestic
thing. 1t stands for experience know
ledge. wisdom. counsel. That's old age
as il should be. bnt old age as il often is
means poor digestion. torpid bowels, a
sluggish liver aud general feeling of i'll
health. dependency and misery. This
in almost every instance is wholly nm
necessary. One of Chamerlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets taken Immediately after
supper will improve the digestion. tone
mp the liver and regulate the bowels.
That feeling OF dependency will give way
TO one Of hope and good cheer. For sale
by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Methodist Minister Recommends
chamberIain's Cough Remedy.

Rev. James A. Lewis, Milaca, Num-.
writes: .cbamherlain's Cough Remedy
has heeu a needed and welcome guest in
orr home for number of years. high
ly recommend tito my fellows as being
a medicine worthy of trial in cases of
colds. coughs and Group" Give Cham
herlain,s Cough Remedy a trial and we
are cont ident you will find il very effect
ual nd coutinue to use It as occasion re-
quir. for years to come. as many others
have done For sale by Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
SINGING MOTHERS.
Charm Of the Music Of Their Voices TO
Their Little Ones.

u
h Their Little Ones.
They came to me in dream-those
atnging mothers. a long, slow pro-
cession OF shad0wy forms, beautiful as
rainbows and as wonderful. singing
strange haunting melody full of mys-
terry. First came troops of girl moth
ers, clasping their little babes with a
tenderness that was half fear and
with wide. inquiring eyes filled with
holy light and the consciousness Of the
deepest realization OF Life Then came
strong mothers of youth. leading hap
py faced children and confident with
sense OF power. buoyant with hope
and radiant with promise. Last OF all
came silver mothers Of men. leaning
on their stalwart sons and, though
bowed with years, yet gloriously
young in spirit, hall0wed by memories
and glowing with the victory Of
achievement. And |. mother, watch
Ing these pass by and listening to their
haunting music. felt as never before
the divine Significance Of motherhood
and all the hidden meanings in the
word singing
All this is music in a marvellous
mood, but there is no music on earth
more appealing or more far reaching
than the voice Of a mother singing to
her little ones. No audience ever lis
tened with keener rapture to any
prima donna than that little group
gathered in the twilight hour at a
mothers knee. IL is her dearest JOY
at that time to put Into music all the
sacredness Of motherhood and the hap
piness of childhood. to teach and to
charm and 10 tune the hearts OF her
children. Anne P. l. Field In Crafts
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Cousins are not as simple AZ they
seem The very fact OF being i cous
ID. 81. hayipa 4 cousin. is complicated,
The laissez f,iirpof soIlsinship is both
eluding and deIisdins Cousins win be
cousins. even II You did not choose
them. They can borrow money from
you. visit you without being asked tell
people they belong 70 your family. con-
test your will. even fall III love with
you--and cou<in once removed Is
twice as apt TO Never completely
trust arcousin Never depend on his
not doing any OF these things Never
take him for granted The .'cousiniy
kiss may or may not mean what It
means And cousins always do kiss
It's part Of being cousins
(Not that cousins need necessarily
prove perilons Once IN blue moon
they invite you to Europe or leave you
money. but that almost always takes
an aunt or an uncle. - Atlantic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Not q Tota, Wreck.

what have you done with your
play r.
st didn't go as farce. so mad
some music composed and tried ! MS.
an opera. but it fell 1aI Then lnilpd
It down into a vaudeville sketch. but
nobody would touch 1t I"
.sT0O bad A total loss. on Z"
mot total. There's one g,iud joke in
% it; can sell that for 30 CENTS"
louisville Courier Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Nails.

America has the honor Of having
made the first cut nails, toward the
close Of the eighteenth century. Before
that nails were made by hand, and
their manufacture was household in
dustry. Cut nails are made by machin-
cry from plates rolled to the proper
width and thickness. They may be
made Of steel or Of malleable iron.
Wire nails, though originally French
invention, were brought to perfection
IA the United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
solons in an ljproar.

Some years ago the Spanish cabinet
decided to take legal proceedings
against certain members Of Parliament
who were suspected OF misusing pub
lic money The opposition resolved
at ell costs to prevent this, and for
forty hours on end they kept up most
amazing uproar. They cheered and
shouted. and sang litanies IN chorus.
The eject Of the latter performance
was extraordinary One deputy would
loudly intone q verse. all bis friends
chanted the response. and so they went
on for nearly two days and nights un-
81 truce was proclaimed. Parsons
Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
a Miserable Crater.

sThat looks like some crib to crack
said the first burglar to his pal as they
passed suburban mansion.
"None o. that for me-" said the pal.
zone Of the biggest grafters in the
United States lives there
Elbow do you know that?' asked the
FIRST burglar.
II broke in there once and he caught
me wit the goods on" said the pal.
II had to pay him SIS to let me co.
Harper's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Try Solace at Our Expense
Money Back for any case OF
Rheumatism, Neuralgia or Head
ache that SOliCe Fails
to Remove.

SOLAcE REMEDY is q recent medical dis
covery of three German Scientists that dissol-
yes Uric Acid Crystals and Purifies the Blood.
It is easy to take, and will not affect the weak
1t IS guaranteed under the Pure Food and
Drugs Law TO be absolutely free from opiates
or harmful drugs of any description.
q SOLACE is pure specific in every way, and
has been proved beyond question to be the
surest and quickest remedy for Uric Acid
Troubles known to medical science, no matter
how long standing. 1t reaches and removes
the root Of the trouble (Urica Acid and puri-
fies the blood.
THE SOLACE co. Of Battle Greek are the
Sole U. s. Agents and have thousands of yol-
untary testimonial letters which have been re-
ceived from greateful people SOLACE has re-
stored to health Testimonial lettera. Htera-
ture and FREE BOX sent upon request.
r. Lee Morris, President Of the First Nat
ional bank of Chico Texas, wrote the Solace
Company as follows:
Il want you to send box of Solace to my
father in Memphis, Tenn, for which en-
close 81. This remedy has been used by some
friends Of mine here and must say its action
was wonderful.
ss(Signed) r L. Norris
Put up in &c, 50c and $lO0 boxes.
IT'S MIGHTY FINE TO BE WELL. AND
YOU CAN SOON BE so BY TAKING SOL
ACE. mo special Treatment Schemes, or
Fees" JUST SOLACE ALONE does the
work. Write today for the free box. etc.
sOLAcE REMEDY CO.. Battle Creek. Mich
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
a sad Mistake

The wife cooked dish Of prunes.
which appeared to find no favor with
members of the family. The prunes
"went begging" for day or two until
the husband, tired of seeing them, de-
cided to get rid Of them.
The next evening he found big dish
Of prunes ut his place.
You liked those other prunes so
well" said his wife, that I thought |
would cook some more indianapolis
News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

BEG pardon, sir" said the doorman
at the Staghorn club. Haven't you
made q mistaken
Il reckon mott replied 81 Corntassel.
'The sign on the door says NO Admis-
sion.' and If they's no admission it's
free, amt it?" Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
a Prohiaate.

II am afraid my husband Is leading a
double life
'Heavensi What has aroused your
suspicionsY'
HE sneaked 80 cents out of his pay
envelope last week and tried, when
found it out. to make me think he had
done it by mistake. - Chicago Record
Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Law and Poetry.

A lawyer can put 1000 words to-
gether and make them worth $1,000
That's legal ability.
A poet can put 1000 words together
and make them worth fifteen plunks,
payable on publication. That's poetry.
washington Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
He look After Mother.

The star pupil arose at the school en-
tertainment to declaim his piece.
Lend me your ears he bawled.
Huh sneered the mother of the
opposing but defeated pupil, sthat's Sa-
rah Jane Dpan's boy. He wouldn't be
his mothers son if he didn't want to
borrow something Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Surprise Your Friends

For four weeks regularly use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They
stimulate the liver, improve diges
ton. remove blood impurities,
pimples and eruptiens disappear
from your face and body and you
feel better Begin at once Buy
at Eli r Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Groom docking over the presentsl-
Did Mrs Grumpus give us anythingi
Bride oh. yes. She has given us just
six months to live together Chicago
News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
NOTICE

Blythe ORPHAAs' COURT EoR OEoIL UoUSrY.,
January 1, 1904
sJRnERED, That all Administrators, Fa
ae,lors ard Guardians that have not stat
81 account within a year. come forward
do thessme. or show calise 10 the contra
r. II III he cited M
-. HOS r MILLER, Reuise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
a Long Time out Of Uss.

"a man told me-" says cynic in the
American Magazine, ''that during the
San Francisco earthquake he and his
wife knelt down and began the Lords
Prayer, but forgot it in the middle. 1t
takes time to renew an old acquaint-
anca"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Nudge This watch has been stepped
for two or three days. Jeweler- Lem.
me see it There IL nothing the matter
with It except that 1t has not been
wound. NUDGE thought maybe that
W4s It. remember you told me 10
wind ft, up just before | went to bed.
and l haven't been to bed for three
nights.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
COD LIVER oil from snafks.


Shark spearing IL u protitaDie indus
Try in Malaysia. though attended by.
an element OF danger aud no little Is
element The ehief value Of the Hsh
Is it's liver, which Yields an oil tnar is
refined in Europe and sold rs cad liver
oil In October the ocean sharks come
into the lagoon. between the barrier
reef and the atoIls to pair At this
time they can be speared in large NUN
bers by people skilled 10 catching them
There are severat species u Itipse
sharks. anu they ordinarily run from
seven to fifteen feet ~ length. fhe
liver of a shark or this size gives about
Eve gallons Of oil The sharks are
found in pairs. aud the haig'onn-r> try
to kill the male first. for they are rheil
able to spear the female also. as It
does not desert It's mate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Again.

Marie n hear that you are going to
be married again. Edith-Again? Why,
I'VE never been married yet. Marie
No, but / can't recall the number Of
times you were going to be-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Her ouinion.

"Woman Is considered the weaker
vessel" she remarked. "and YETI
aWell?'' he queried as she hesitated.
"And yet,r she continued, imam Is
oftener broke. London Opinion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
A chinesa oath.

an China the oath of brotherhood is
taken by breaking cup"
eff that worked in this country our
cook would be sealed to us for life
louisville Courier-Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

The Doctor-But, my dear sir, you
must masticate your food. What were
your teeth given you for? The Suf-
feref calmly They weren't given me-
I bought 'em.-London Sketch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Maud (before the laughing hyena's
cage)- How provoking! Here we've
been twenty minutes. and the hyena
hasn't laughed once. Ella Strange.
and he's been eying your new hat too.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
Reserved.

Thomas That Miss Wadleigh is
rather reserved. isn't she? Jack Very
much So | reserved her for life last
night.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

The following advertisements appears
In q fashionable English newspaper:
Lonely lady wishes to exchange scan
daI with another. Replies required only
from those ID the best society
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21
pldn'tI Find e e..

Willie-All the world loves a lover.
Wallie Bally lie, you know. Nellie de
Wink's pet terrier has bitten me four
times. bah Jovel- Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Love. a cough, smoke and money can
not long be hid French Proverb.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-02-21

Comfors i but 4 homsly name nor
happiness. North
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1913-09-09
SEBREE ATTRACTING
MANY Big OIL MEN,

Sebree, KY, Sept. 5.-''rhe eye of
the whole oil world is on Sebree,
Ky.," says w. F. Blake. oil expert.
of Virginia. on arriving here today
to spend a week looking over the oil
sitISzxRn. Oil men from New York,
llfs, Indiana and Kentucky are at
Sebvee at present. "The best oil
field in the United States" said one
Of them representing New York cap
ital.
1t is now conceded that Sebree is
located in a great oil district, and
that drill ing will begin in a short
time.> Nine companies are now lie. s.
ing oil rights in this vicinity.