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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Potato Growing.

A practical talk on Potato Growing
this was the verdict of all who heard
MIR. Clarence A. Days lecture 10
the Farmers Week Course. Mr.. Day is
a native of Aroostook County, is sue
cessful potato grower, and is now in
charge of the University OF Maine Farm
Demonstration work in Washington
County.
In part, Mr.. Day said:
The ideal potato soil is light, rich,
well-drained. sandy or gravelly loan,
which is we'll supplied with humus and
will withstand drought. Low, wet,
poorly drained clay soils should be
avoided A heavy clover sod makes the
best seed bed.
Preparation for potato crop should
begin several years before the crop Is
planted. 1t takes time and thought to
get a potato field in proper condition.
Clover sod should be plowed deeply in
the fall and narrowed in the spring until
the seed bed is deep and "mellow as an
ash heap"
The seed should be selected with care,
preferably by hill selection, and stored
in a cool, dry cellar, where il will not
sprout before planting time. The seed
should be sorted, disinfected, cut in
large, blocky pieces, avoiding thin edges,
and planted as soon az dry.
A liberal amount of high-grade fertili-
zer 10 needed to produce the crops which
the farmers OF Maine expect. The
analysis will be determined by the needs
of the field. A part of the fertilizer may
be applied in the drill and the rest sown
broadcast and narrowed in or applied
on top at the time of the first cultiva-
ton. Great care should be taken that
fertilizer does not come in contact with
the seed, as probably more poor stands
any other cause.
The time of planting will be determin-
ed by the variety, locality, market and
the climatic conditions. Plant in rows
thirty two inches apart, dropping the
seed nine 10 twelve inches apart In the
row, using judgment as to depth. An
acre of potatoes can be planted for from
two to four dollars cheaper with planter
than by hand.
As soon as weeds begin TO show, or an
earth crust begins to form, bury lightly
Bury again when the plants are break
ing ground. The cultivator and horse
hoe should be used every week until the
tops are TOO large to work among. Cui
tivate to conserve moisture as well ss te
kill weeds.
Spraying should begin when the plant:
are six OF eight inches high. The ole
5 5 so formula, with some poison added
to kill leaf eating insects, is efficient
The field should be sprayed every weei
or ten days, thereafter, during the grow
ing season.
Ii possible, do not dig until the tubert
are mature, and handle with care.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

avoid an interview and sat down In
his chair before the fire.
~ must think" he muttered. II
mus. get this thing straight"
For an hour he pondered, thrashing
out as best he could this mysterious
game in which he played a leading
part unequipped with book Of rules.
Tomorrow Is another day." he re-
flected. "T'll solve this whole thing
then. They can't 20 on playing with
out me. I've got the ball"
He took the package from his pocket.
Its seals had already been broken.
Untying the strings. he began careful
ly to unwrap the paper. the thick yel-
low banking manila and then the oiled
inner wrapping. So finally he opened
up the solid mass of-what? He look
ed closer. Crisp, beautiful 81 ZOO bills.
Whew! He had never seen bill Of
this size before. And here were 200
Of them.
He wrapped the package up once
more and prepared for bed. Just as
he was about to retire he remembered
Mr.. Bland, bound and gagged below.
He went into the hall with the idea Of
releasing the unlucky haberdasher, but
from the Office rose the voices Of the
mayor, Max and Bland himself. Peace
evidently had been declared between
them. Mr.. Magee returned to No. Z.
locked all the windows, placed the
much sought package beneath his pill
low and after half hour Of puzzling
and tossing fell asleep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Give the Cow a Rest Period.

In your Jan. 23d number, E. E. g.,
Halsey, Oregon, asks why bis three-year-
old heifer with second calf gives less
milk than formerly, and says she was
only dry three weeks. Herein l think
lies the cause. 1t seems, cows to give
the best results must have at least ak
weeks, and find two months better,
just before calving in which to mature
the unborn calf, and rest, and build up
their systems before commencing anoth-
or lactation period, or else they will con-
tiuus to be strippers until next calving
time.
Several times through lack OF knowl-
edge have milked COWS up to calving
time or nearly 30, and in every instance
they failed to come up to their normal
flow until they did have rest and recup-
GRAFTON prior to calving. Seven mouths
I consider the limit any COW should be
MIXED after she is pregnant.-R. D.
Sanford in Hosrd's Dairyman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Some farmers are queer reasousrs, or

Some farmers are queer reasOners, or
rather, they are queer for lack Of reason.
We noticed the other day New Jersey
farmer writing to an agricultural paper
for advice. He wanted to know how
best to put timothy hay In the silo,
when his best yield Of timothy Was only
21.2 tons to the acre and It was worth
S2l 90 loose in his local market. An
acre of corn would give him 10 tons OF
good epsilage, but that didn't suit him.
40 he was going to put $3.50 worth OF
hay in the silo when It's feeding value
would not exceed five tons Of corn ensi-
lape. As the boys say: "What do you
think of that?" That man had never
worked out any we'll settled ideas OF
food value on anything.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

the safe by force. l heard him say 80.
I couldn't wait to hear more. I saw
him."
"WhoY" asked Mr.. Magee.
IT don't know-a tall black figure
hiding outside a window like myself.
The man with one Of the other keys,
suppose. The man Mr.. Bland heard
walking about tonight. saw him, and
I was terribly frightened.
"You trust me?" asked the girl, with
q little catch in her voice. without
knowing who I am or why l must
have the money-you'll get 1T for meT'
"Some people," said Mr.. Magee,
meet all their long lives at pink teas
and never know one another, while
others just smile at each other across
a station waiting room-that's enough" F."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

All food consumed by the fowl must
pass from the crop into the gizzard,
where IL is ground and prepared for as
Unless the fowls are sup
piled with an abundance OF good sharp
crit the food cannot thus DO prepared,
and in consequences the fowls will suffer
very much a does person from an at
tack of indigestion or dyspepsia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Mosousa In Enalsnd.

There are magnificent Mohammedan
mosques in England. Those at Liver.
pool and Woking are noted for their
exquisite appointments, and there u
one situated at Bayswater. The doors
are gilded In a similar way to those Of
the world famous Tai Mahal at Agra,
built by Shah Jehan. In the east END
there is a sacred temple to Al Ahmed.
where the faithful meet once year to
go through a curious ceremony In hon
or Of the prophet.-London Spectator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

IN II X. MAN finished, and again iron
M below came the sound Of voices
uI raised in anger.
S IAN interesting story. Mr.
Max" commented Professor Bolton
II shall treasure it."
'sTold with remarkable feeling fO
DETAIL" added Mr.. Magee. IN fact
1t seems to me that only one Of thu
two participants in 1t could remembel
all the fine points 80 we'll. Mr.. Max
you don't exactly look like Mark Den
nen to me. therefore-if you will par
don the liberty
Il get you." replied Max sadly. "Tht
same old story. Suspicion-suspiciol
everywhere. 1t does lot Of harm, be
lieve me. wouldn't
He jumped from his chair and dis
appeared, for the voice of Cargan had
hailed him from below. Mr.. Maget
and the professor with one accord fol
lowed. Hiding in the friendly shadow.
OF the landing once again, they heard
the loud tones of the mayors booming
voice and the softer tones Of Bland's.
How about thisY" beloved the
mayor. "Hayden's squealed. Phone:
to Bland-not to me. Whines about
the courts-I don't know what rot
He's squealed. He didn't phone the
combination"
"The ratv screamed Mr.. Max.
"By the Lord Harry" said the may
or, "I'n have it open, anyhow! I've
earned what's in there fair and-I've
earned 1t. I'm going to have 1t, Max. y
"See here, Cargan"- put In Mr.
Bland.
Keep out of the way. you" cried
Cargan. "And put away that popgur
before you get hurt. I'm going tt
have what's mine by justice. That
safe comes open tonight. Max, gel
your satchel."
Mr.. Magee and the professor turned
and ascended to the second floor. lr
front Of No. Z they paused and looked
into each others eyes. Professor Bol
ton shrugged his shoulders.
"I'm going to bed" he said, land
advise you to do the same"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Magee. but had nc
ldea what he had said.
He entered No. and paused II
amazement. Outside one Of bis win
dows Miss Norton stood, rapping or
the glass for him to open. When he
stood facing her at last. the window
no longer between. he saw that hel
face was very pale and that her CHR
trembled ms It had in the station.
"What is it?" cried Magee.
81 must come in," she answered
listen! You said you wanted to he'll
me. You can do 80 now. I'll explain
everything later. That is all / nee
tell you just at present. Downstair
In the safe there's a package contain
Ing $500, 0,OOONdo you hear, 100000.
must have that package. Don't as
me why. I came here to get 1t.
must have 1t. The combination wa
to have been phoned to Cargan at
O'Clock. was hiding outside the VIII
dow. Something went wrong-the
didn't phone 1t. He's going to ope
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

"People should learn q lesson from
the acre corn contest carried on by the
boys" says the Slayton (Minn) Ga.
zette. "In some counties the most OF
the boys raised over ninety bushels OF
corn Der acre. What 10 the secret OF II
all? The secret lies in doing we'll what
you do. In the counties where the ooys
raised over ninety bushels per acre the
average yield was little over forty bush.
els. The difference between that and
ninety bushels is due to efficient work.
In every calling this same increase could
bs made. We need to quit smatiering IN
the home, the school, the church, the
office. and the state. We should do we'll
that our hands find TO do"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Another Couc0s,

Daughter-Yes, I've passed tho scho''
arship examination, but now I must
take up psychology, philolosy, bibli-
Practical Mother--Stop! I've arranged
for you thorough course In roastolo-
gy, boilology, stitchology, darnology.
pathology and general domesucology!
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Brutal Mjrth.

Small Boy-Please doctor, viii yos
come and see father at oncef Doctor
What Is the matter with fathesf
Small Boyle can't stop laughing. sir.
Doctor Whatever II he laughing at
Small Boy--Mother's caught her tongue
In the mangle.-Pearson's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

am sure it isn't necessary. / Will say
good night now. I am Myra Thorn
hill of Reuton. Until tomorrow" She
went In and closed the door.
Mr.. Magee sat Imply down on the
cold stair. All the glory was gone
from the scene he had pictured mo-
ment ago. He had the money, yes,
the money procured In valiant battle,
but at the moment he bore the prize
to his lady another appeared from the
dark to claim It. What should he do?
Mr.. Magee unlocked the door Of No.
Z and entered. Lighting his candles
and prodding the fire, he composed a
note to the waiting girl In IT:
Everything. all right Sleep peace
fully. l am on the job. Will zee you
tomorrow. Mr.-Bflly."
Slipping this message under her
door. the ex-knight hurried away to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

A big scar In prominent place on the
body Of horse will take good many
dollars of his market price. For that
reason, do your best to guard against
such things.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

The manure accumulated In the sheep
peu has q high value. Don't let 1t lie
too long. and use 1t where you want OK
tra good grass. This by-produot 10 ono
Of the sleeps great profits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

II you ever put up . cement hitching
post' reinforce il by placing stout roo
Of iron right in the middle and we'll
down toward China.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

Acrid Ike-Dey say dat steady drip
PIN O. water II wear away q stone.
Dreamy Pete-Ies' t'ink. den, wotd
happen T. q mans stomach By pouriH'
glassfuls inter It
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
etrauM 0od.

New Boarder-I didn't sleep wen last
night. Landlady-Strange bed. pre-
sumo. New Boarder-Yes; strangest
bed ever slept In!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

What We get we must earn u It b %
be truly ours.-Dlvid Starr jordan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

A poor fence 10 ono Of the worst types
Of farm robber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
AMONG THE FARMERS.
THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
is solicited. Address all communication In
tended for this department 70 HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Fem
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

n T was still quite dark when he
awoke with a start. In the
blackness he could make out
" figure standing by the side
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
CHAPTER xI.
MsIodrama In the Snow.

G-TlR r. MAX finished, and again from
lMI below came the sound Of voices
raised in anger.
cA IAN interesting story. Mr..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-14

story is that in 1912 he had bets with some
of the Philadelphia infelders that his club
would beat them out. Well, Washington
finished second that year, and the Athletics
third. Griffith has never been able to collect
these bets, and nearly every time his team
faces the Athletics he gets after these men
and joshes the life out of them. Especially
does he do this when Walter johnson is
pitching; for no club can hit johnson, and
quicker. The Athletics have it in for Griffith.
Griff is a manager who is quick to stop a
batting rally by changing pitchers. have
heard his pitchers say that he pitches them
one day week in the box and five days a
week in warm-up pen. He constantly has
pitchers warming up, so as to be able to rush
them into the game if the situation demands
it. Last year Griffith yanked pitchers out
of the box one hundred and twenty two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-14

Continued from page 4

Chicago White Sox he used to be able to go
out on the coaching line and with one move
ment of his hand get the crowd to cheer in
beats. He was actually responsible for the
breaking down of more pitchers that faced
the White Sox than was the ability of the
hitters of the opposing club.
Griffith is one of the worst naggers in
baseball. He gets after pitcher from the
coaching lines and nags him to death. Off
the field he is one of the most pleasing per-
sonalities l have ever met. One of Griffith's
nagging stunts came in the nature of a
boomerang. When Griffith was manager of
Cincinnati he got after Mathewson one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-14
HousEMA1D couRTEsIEs

A GAILY gowned and garrulous house
maid sat down by an acquaintance on
trolley and at once said, Hello, Sadie!
Where you Twin now?"
aNowheres,' was the reply.
Flows that?"
am married"
@You ain't!"
aSure thing. Look at that"
She held up her ungloved left hand in
triumph for there on the third finger was
shining new wedding ring
Staring at it in wonder for moment, the
other girl asked, @Well, who got stung?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-14

Matty, who usually keeps his temper, be-
his head off. The Reds were helpless. That
one incident gave Mathewson so much con-
fidence, and correspondingly robbed the
Reds of such confidence, that thereafter
every time Mathewson faced them he beat
them easily.
Whenever Griffith's team is facing the
Athletics he is at his best as a nagger. The
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-03
LIKE THIS

81 don't want no rubbish, no fine
sentiments, if you please" said the
widow, when she was asked what
kind of an epitaph she desired for
her late husbands tombstone. Let
it be short and simple something
like this:
"Wm. Johnston, aged seventy-five
years. The good die young"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-03
MAY PROBE CHURCH FIRE

An investigation may be made into
the fire early today that caused $f0,-
900 damage to the Trinity Episcopal
church, 7018 Yale avenue. The fire
was caused by three gas explosions.
Three members of Engine Co. 81
were injured.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-03

Charley Willis attacked wife.
Daughter ran for aid. Two husky ne
groes came to her assistance. Sat on
angry man until police arrived.
Four more city bonds sold. Total
$1,O67 900.
William Ball, 121 N. Ashland av.,
arrested. Mrs. A. Schultz, $500 S.
Carpenter ST., complainant. Alleged
to have attacked Schultz's 10-year-
old daughter.
Max KIien's drug store, Kedzie and
Fullerton av., looted. $780,
Anthony Petras, Theresa Holland
er murder suspect, released on $10,-
600 bond. Bail signed by q men.
B. S. Wise, railroad clerk, arrested.
Accused of rifiing mails
Congressman A. j. SABBATH said to
be ready to buy back school sites.
Reported that he will give 10 per cent
profit to city.
Two dealers arrested for trying to
escape oleo government tax Out-of-
town witnesses produced against Jno.
Jelke and II associates in oleo fraud
trial.
Jury chosen in vote fraud trial.
Bernard ]. Mahoney, Asst States
Atty, to be placed on trial today
Handsome Jack" Koetters to be
tried for murder of Mrs. Emma Kraft,
March 16. State to insist upon death
penalty.
-O-O-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-03

IIldl FOE lluIuCI -OI NOIIldu nuSDdHu
Monday
Giuseppe Zero, 1925 Federal ST.,
struck by auto truck. Dead. Edward
Osterberg, 4452~DoVer ST., driver, ar
rested.
! John Weigand, e21 Concord pI.,
suicided. Poison Ill health.
S. Siawicz, 2054 w. 18th ST., struck
by street car. Dead.
John Erickson, 1888 N. Kostner aV.,
hit by Halsted ST. car Condition
serious.
Miss Olga Anderson, 1921 N. Clark
ST., crushed between telegraph pole
and laundry wagon. Badly injured.
Question of September Morn" still
unsettled. Hearing as to right to ex-
hibit lady continued until Friday.
Government suit to prevent Chi
cago sanitary district from drawing
water from lake postponed until de-
cision of petition of government is
given.
John M. RobIitta, chauffeur, held in
connection with death of Miss Mary
O'Brien. Girl was struck by taxi Sun
day.
Joseph c. Connolly, 1892 S. Park
av., severely injured by auto driven
by F. w. Kenney, 1881 E. 45th st.
John Orira, 400 w. North ST., died
from bullet'wound. Shot self Feb. 25
Despondent.
Mrs. Hannah L. Murphy, matron S.
Chicago aV station, fell from street
car Left leg broken. J,
Miss Suzana Bazynich, TAT w. 45th
pl., struck by Lake Shore train. Dead.
1.-THE Spoilers" based on Rex
Beach's novel, approved by movie
censors. Hold-up and gambling
scenes ordered out in other reels.
$1o,ooo,ooo clearing railroad yard
ordinance passed by council. Work
may start April 1.
Nathan Spira cted as lawyer and
11yitDocc in carson ring" trial PIT CpIf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-20
FAULTY DIGESTION
Quickly Skaters the Nervous Sys-
tem-Immediate Action Neces-
saTy-l se Mi-o-na

When YOU feel irritable. tired
and despondent. when Won have ner.
'ous iHitchinrs specks before the
eyes. headaches sour stomach. heart.
burn. bad taste in tho mouth. and
pains in The colon and bowels YOU
are suffering from indigestion tho
hr7t step 90 chronic dyspepsia. which
invariably wrecks tho nervous system
YOU need Ni-o-ua or once
Ntoua is specific for stomach
weakue no goes to the seat OF your
trouble and quickly ends stomach
misery. IT. surely and safely builds
up and strengthens the stomach walls
and glands, quickly improves the d.
Fos'iF" sNHrm"thr vital force and
r"r' ecusr ~ are restored. then won
are in th" best ~ spirits and enjoy
perfect health
DO not suffer another dav Get "a
hfiv cont box az Nio-na Tablets from
Your nearest drug store keep them
with you constantly. for thie treat
mont VIII help Won set we'll and
strong. and Immediate relief is sure
DO not delay delays are NOT only
dangerous but needless n not bcur.
hted Mona costs nothing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-20
GAINESVILLE

GAINESVILLE. Feb ia meet
ing OF the w. G. T. u. will be held Fri
day evening at the home OF Mrs. Re
becca Wilkens, OF South street.
The popular Cosmos club will dance
Tuesday evening. Feb. "a. In Masonic
hall. special program has been pre-
pared and Wrieht's orchestra. OF Co
lumbus, Will have charge OF the music.
Mrs. Charles Wilson. OF North Chest
nut street. entertained the members OF
the Five Hundred club at dinner Sat
urday evening.
Work of repairing the Kearns-Gor-
such bottle factory is being rushed and
fire will be put In the tank some time
next week.
Mrs. r. J. Buchanon, OF North
Chestnut street. entertained a number
of friends at luncheon Tuesday. The
afteroon was spent at auction bridge.
The Misses Dana Moore and Edna
Mack are spending few days in Cam
bridge.
Ray Griffin. the popular insurance
man, recently purchased a residence
property on North Lincoln avenue
from J. II. Barnes and will remove to
II In the near future. Milton Smith
who lives in the j. W. Stephens prop
erty. Will move into the property now
occupied by Mr.. Griffin and conduct
boarding house.
Fred Althouse OF GAINESVILLE has been
spending few days with friends in
this city.
viii Hoffman OF the Hoffman Nlasic
Co, made business trip TO Hendrys
burg "Wednesday.
The Misses Myrtle and Marcia Jud-
kins OF North Chestnut street, are en-
Toying a visit with their sister. Mrs.
T.. w. Metzler. OF Uniontown. Pa.
Hiram Damsel. has returned TO Co.
lumbus after visit with his parents
MI and Mrs. Frank Damsel. of East
Main street.
Miss Velma Workman. OF Bellaire.
spent Sunday with Miss Annie Wellons
of this city.
Harry Molden. who has been visiting
at his home here has returned TO his
studies at Bethany college.
george Ritter. OF Cambridge. spent
Few hours here the first OF the
DR. and Mrs. f. p. White. OF East
Main street have returned from a VISIT
- Mrs. Whites home at Kittanning
j. r Patterson. of Cleveland IL hare
ior visit with his mother. Mrs. Mary
Patterson, OF Clinton Heights.
Leonard Murphy. an aged colored
man passed away at his home on East
south street, Wednesday morning az
ter brief illness He was about 50
years OF age and has lived here about
II years coming from New Castle. pa
Funeral viii be held Friday afternoon.
conducted by Rev. J. NJ. Ross
WIZ Watt. OF North Lincoln avenue.
Is III az his home with nervous trouble
tbs many friends hope for his early
recorevy =
DR. j s. Ely. an aged resident OF
North chestnut street. fell from the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-02-20
ST. CLAIRSVILLE
Probate Court

Probate Court.
ST tLAlKSNlLLE. o. Feb "a
Etf.r Iuolla Ramsay. administrIfrIv
~ 'hr estate Of Jesse Ramsay. do.
ceased $751; Edna Ramsay o. aI Tri.
waite sale Of real estate ordered
Iu the matter Of 'ho estate o. Sa.
rIh Eig'ey. deceased Letters tcata.
meutary lrautcd
ln the matter OF the estate OF Henry
Workman. deceased Account filed
md notice ordered.
ln tho matter Of tho assignment ~
George F'iapca Report of claims
resented filed and approved
ln the matter Of the estate Of WI.
Tam Waller. deceased Account filed
md notice nrl.rnI