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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
The Practice Of Kicking.

Kicking, like charity, should begin at
home. Ii ought to be<the duty Of every
body at home to object persistently
and effectively, to the specific over
crowded street car. the badly paved
road. the encroaching doorstep, the
neglected yard. the malodorous cess
pool. the irresponsible motorcar and
the reckless railroad especially If he
have any personal part in the main
tenance of similar abuses. If the ten,
dency of these evils were rightly ap
pretended, If part only Of the effort
that is expended presumably in OBJ
jecting to the generalized. foreign and
futile subjects were bestowed on spe-
cific and tangible details, If we would
forego the emotional pleasure of the
fmpersonal "muckrake" to assail the
evil lit our very feet-especially If each
one of US were careful to avoid Of
Tense in matters of the same kind
our country would surely be a much
fairer one. Unpopular Review.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
What's In . NJ am e :


One summer a DISTINGUISHED member
Of the French academy tented cOss
tage ID Savoy. and when the time
came for his return to Paris he went
to say farewell TO the owner of the
cottage. a prosperous farmers wife.
Il hope you will write your name In
my album before you go. she said.
With pleasure, ne replied, and. tax,
ing pen. ne wrote his name in the
book.
Thanks, she said. but won't you
please tell me your profession. SO thai
can write it after your manner
''Oh. put down Landowner. he an.
swered
But that isn't profession, sha
said
well. then. put down .academi.
clan. I" was his answer.
This word seemeds to puzzle her,
and therefore he asked. with smile.
Don't yon know what an academician
is?'
mot quite. she answered. "but it's
such long word that the profession
must be splendid one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
AN ARCTIC DRAMA.
Playing to the Coolest House Known
In Theatrical History.

In Theatrical History.
Many and many a play has had a
chilly reception But imagine what it
must have been to witness a play or to
be an actor therein in temperature %
degrees below zero It was a company
Of American sailors who made the rec
ord of playing to THE coolest house"
known IN dramatic history.
DR. Kane. the famous arctic explorer.
told an audience at old Masonic hall
along in the fifties of play given at
an exceedingly low temperature by the
crew of one Of the ships on the 18th Of
February, 1851 The play was the
farce called THE Mysteries and Mis-
cries of New York.
The outside temperature was SO de
grees below zero. In the .'theater' II
was IS degrees below behind the scenes
and 20 degrees below where the au-
dience was seated One of the sailors
had to enact the part of damsel with
bare arms. and when cold fiatiron,
one of the properties. touched his skin
the sensation was that of hot iron.
On Washington's birthday the crew
had another performance. Outside the
ships thermometer was 40 degrees be-
low zero Inside. by the aid of lamps,
it was only 30 degrees below zero
THE condensation. said. Dr. Kane,
was so excessive that we could bare
ly see the performers. They walked
ina cloud of vapor. Volumes of smoke
accompanied all vehemence Of deliv-
cry. Their hands steamed When an
actor took off his coat it smoked like a
dish of potatoes. ''-Indianapolis News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENTS.
eone of the Big Things to the Credit
of This Great Country.

eone of the Big Things to the Credit
Of This Great Country.
Americans founded the first govern.
ment under which all men were equal
before the law. Since the Declaration
of-Independence was published to the
world the democratic idea has hourly
received Impulse until now its march
seems irresistible.
Americans were the first to demon.
strate the feasibility Of relying on a
citizen soldiery to defend the land and
its institutions against foreign or do
nestle attack.
Americans were the first to abolish
titular distinctions and to deprive So
cial eminence of any support save
character or the consensus of those
who chose to consider themselves SO.
cially elect.
1t was an American who invented
the steamship
An American invented the telegraph.
An American invented the telephone
An American invented the electric
light
An American invented the reaper
which makes it possible to feed the
billion and more people on this planet.
1t was. an American, too. who in.
vented the sewing machine.
Americans also were the conquerors
of pain when they discovered how. by
means of suIphuric ether. the tenderest
human nerves could be made insensi.
Bile to the surgeons steel
Americans opened the ports Of Japan
to the nations of the world. made a
path into darkest Africa. and an
American crowned the geographical
achievements of his countrymen by
discovering the north Pittsburgh
Press
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Rheumatism Yields Quickly
Sloan's

Yon can't prevent an attack Of
Rheumatism from coming on, but
you n top it almost Immediately
5loah's Eminent gently applied to
the sore joint or muscle penetrates
in few minutes 70 he iufam d
spot that causes the pain II
soothes the hot. tender. swollen
feeling, and in a very short time
brings a relief that is almost IN
helievable- until you experience if
'4et a bottle of Sioan's Liniment foi
25c. Of any Druggist and have it III
he house-against Colds, Sore and
swollen joints, Lumbago, Sciatica
ind like ailments Your money
back if not satisfied, but it does
give almost instant relief.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12

the narrowing bed during the greater
part Of the day. In low shed roof
buildings such as are generally used
for the average farm hog house this is
easily accomplished by leaving the
greater part Of the south wall open.
For those who may desire to construct
very large hog houses, the writer
would recommend that they procure .
copy of Farmers Bulletin No. 438 OF
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture. Mr.. Warren. the author Of the
bulletin. has carefully worked out .
series Of tables based on latitude. that
give the correct placing Of the win
dows, for securing the greatest amount
Of sunlight for all sections Of the coun-
try.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
WILT RESISTANT TOMATO SEED
CAN NOW BE SECURED
FOR TRIAL.

The fusan'um wilt disease is now
making 1t Improbable to grow toma.
toes on thousands Of acres in Mary.
land. Prof. l. B. s. Norton. Of the
Maryland Experiment Station, has SO.
lected and grown now for three gener-
atoms strains of Stone and Greater
Baltimore, which SO far have been al
most free from this disease when
planted on infected soil. A small
amount Of seed of these can be sup
piled this year to any one who will
plant them on wiItinfected soil along
side ordinary seed Of the same variety
and measure the yield and healthful-
ness OF each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
AN ECONOMICAL RATION FOR
YOUNG POULTRY.
Mil Feed AZ Well As Whole Grain
May Be red, To Advantage.
ROY H. WAITE.
Maryland Agricultural Experiment
Station.

The price of wheat has 80 nearly
gone out OF sight that most every
poultry raiser is interested in finding
some substitute. A-few weeks back.
oats were selling at low price, a.
compared with wheat, and as they
have similar feeding value to wheat,
could be substituted to q considerable
extent Now, however, they seem to
be trying to catch up with wheat and
pt present prices arevery little cheaper.
MY feed dealer today quoted wheat at
about &2.41 per 100 lbs. and oats at
1925 per 100 lbs. When you consider
the excess of fber in oats they would
hardly be used. Barley has much the
same feeding value as wheat, has less
hull than oats and prices have seen
quote 1t slightly cheaper than oats
pound for pound.
One can use a great deal Of the old
standby, corn. but something else
ought to be fed with 1t, for 1t lacks
some Of the protein elements. 1t looks
as though it would be good policy to
use good deal Of mill feeds, such as
bran and middlings, for they are not
so high in price and being wheat
products are good for poultry. II the
hens will not eat enough OF 1t in the
form Of a dry mash, feed some Of 1t
moist. In fact, the trend Of feeding
methods today seems to be towards
combination Of dry and wet feeding.
"A suggested ration:
Scratch feed: Corn.
Mash: Bran, 100 lbs.
Middlings. 100 lbs.
Beef Scrap. SO lbs.
Salt, III lbs.
Make the birds eat at least as much
mash as corn. Don't change your
ration suddenly and expect best re-
suits. The fowls must get accustomed
to q new ration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
SUNSHINE THE BEST TONIC FOR
LITTLE Pics.
G. Z. oPPHRMAN.
Ridgely ub-Experiment Station.


Pens which admit an abundance Of
sunshine are direct aid in growing
strong. sturdy pigs. Sunshine seems
to have. a wonderful influence In pro-
noting health. It is Natures best
disinfectant and helps to keep the
quarters dry and warm. 1t. is very
essential then that the building be so
constructed that an abundance Of its
health-giving rays may food the door
and walls. The openings In the south
wall Of piggeries shown should be so
arranged that an abundance Of sun
shine is supplied during the cold win
ter months. The Important point Is
to have the openings and windows
high enough for the sunshine to strike
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
For the stomaoh and Liver.

l. N. Stuart, West Webster, N Y,
writes: i have used Chamberlain
Tablets for disorders of thr tnnash aud
yer off and on for the past FIVE years,
and it affords me pleasure 10 state liza |
have found them TO be just n rrpressiitt' !.
They are mild ia their action and the re
suits have been satisfactory / value
them highly. For sale by Eli T; Rey-
nolds, Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Mo Accent.

Many stories are told of former
Canadian bishop who had passed his
youth in Scotland. but battered him
self that not hint of his origin could
be gained from his speech or manner.
One day he met Scotchman, to
whom he said at last abruptly. Hoo
lang haze We been here?.
ABBOT sax years." was the reply.
"Hoot, monr' said the bishop sharp
". why hae We ma lost yer accent,
like myself
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12

In some communities. the first fac
tor towards making your church =
ksuccess may be In getting better roads
radiating out from your church center;
for we all know that people win not
tome to church at the seasons Of the
year when the roads are impossible,
and If they do get to church. they are
not In humor to enjoy spiritual
service. SO that the man who said
bat better means Of travel while on
earth VIII make better means OF travel
hereafter, has certainly said = great
truth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
The Mrana place.

Lawyer-My client did not under.
stand your honor. as he is very deaf,
Magistrate And he has come to this
court for a hearing. Lawyer-Yes,
your honor Magistrate Then tell him
ne had better go to specialist Bal
timore American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Your child's Cough Is A Call For
Help.

Don't put off treating your
Child's Cough. 1t not only saps
their strength, but often leads 10
more serious ailment. Why risk?
You DON'T have to. DIR. Kings
New Discovery is inst the remedy
your Child needs 1t is made with
soothing, healing and antiseptic
balsams Will quickly check the
Cold and soothe your Child's
Cough away No odds how bad
the Cough Or how long standing,
DR.. Kings New Discovery will stop
it. It's guaranteed. Just get a
bottle from your Druggist and
try it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Whom Astronomx WAS Younu

The aneients called Venus by the
name of Hesperus when she was even
Ing star and by the name OF Phos-
phorus when she WAS morning star. for
until her motions were studied it was
not known that the two stars were one
and the same planet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Coin Abrasion.

By mere waste caused by coins rub
bling one. against another the civilized
world. II is said. loses one ton and a
quarter of gold and eighty eight tons Of
silver annually.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
japan and the Fiaure 4.

There are no fours nor AS in Japan
ese telephone directories because the
names of the figure four shifts the
term for death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12

81 thought Skinfiint was DYING? (.
..He was. until lie heard the doctor
say something about paying the debt
of nature. and he yelled for his clothes
and got well. Philadelphia Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12

Boys In forming life attachments
should not overlook the association of
that fellow Will Power Omaha Bee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12

Sin writes histories, goodness is 81
lent. Goethe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Wanted.

Christian Herald, Youths Companion Union
Signal and other good literature. which they
would like to send to some mission field. Send no
literature, but write for full particulars to THE
PAPER MISSION, Woodward, Okla.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-03-12
Romance Versus Reality

For about three months she regards
her wedding day as the greatest day tn
history hui later on she gets SO that
she regards pay day as the greatest
day In history Cincinnati Enquirer.
They who know not how TO act
agreeahly though they nave learned
many things. are still ignorant CnraL
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23

day newspaper sets before us. We
could not be prepared for any such
calamity as that which disturbs the
world. But behind that unprepared :
ness lies All archaic and stingy educa-
tional system, grinding and wasteful
system of industry, q neglect of those
arts and sciences which steady the
mind and recreate it from day to day.
Our jerry built cities, our SCOT, the
cracked paint of our houses, the dusty
carelessness of city life, it's second
hand amusements, are the setting in
which people lose the vitality to deal
with those problems which they dare
not fail to solve. The helplessness of
our discussion is the natural result of
years of unventilated, unirrigated
haste. 1t is the price of our distrust of
thought, of theory, or realism, intel
lectual integrity Republic.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
Praise Better tran Fault
Finding

Praise boy for his good deeds rather
than spank him for his bad ones.
Many parent shas tried it, with sue
cessful results, as we'll az pleasant ones
or the boy.
Hardheaded business has made a
similar discovery. A Pennsylvania
railroad superintendent found that
posting in public places the faults of
his employees failed to reduce the num-
Der of delinquencies.
"I'lI try a new game, he said.
''The failures | shall keep to myself,
but the particularly good bits of work
done by the men / shall paste upon a
bulletin board where all may read "
And the result of this scheme of
heart instead of fist? A quick
drop of two thirds in the number of
men who required discipline. That
was pure grain, and big one, for the
railroad, but the men profted even
more. There was a decrease of more
than 70 per cent in loss of wages
through suspensions Philadelphia
Ledger.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
Our National Backbone

Once again the American farmer has
proved himself the backbone of the
nation, for, while business leaders have
been afraid to take steps toward
opening wide the channels of commerce,
the farmer has seeded his lands and is
now harvesting the greatest bread
crop ever known. Through the activi-
ties of American farmers more than
400, 600. 900 bushels of wheat will be
sent to foreign countries this season.
This is basedlon the assumption that we
shall need about $685. coo, 600 bushels
for domestic consumption and about
80, 600, 600 bushels reserved for seeding.
Although these figures are almost too
large for comprehension, they go to show
what mighty factor the American
farmer is in the world today. Christian
Herald.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
Gef-fo=Gef6er
He Advocates

In speaking of the recent visit of
Baraboo citizens to Spring Green the
Home News of that place among other
things says: "Baraboo has shown a
commendable spirit in this get-to-geth-
er outing of business men. There
should be more of this spirit in every
ommunity. We should not only cult
cvate in our home towns a feeling of
neighbOrliness, but reach out as Bara-
boo has done, with desire to meet and
become acquainted with our neighbors.
The Home News would suggest that
Spring Green citizens-all, without re-
gard to business or profession, politics
or anything else, turn the keys in the
business places and residences some day
and at one of the many beautiful spots,
which are of easy access along the riv-
er make picnic day of it, including
of course, everybody in the surround
ing country who wishes to join in such
an outing, and not forgetting the child
rem.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
Stop Ny Paper. !"

The highest duty of an editor is to
battle with wrong. This, of course
brings him in conflict with wrong doors
and they are apt to show their spite In
various ways. 1t is quite common for
the thin skinned or wounded to rush
into the office and shout "Stop my
paperW This class is pointedly shown
up in the following fashion: A certain
man hit his toe against pebble, and
fell headlong to the ground. He was
vexed, and under influence of anger
and -suficiency he kicked mother
earth right saucily. With impertrub-
able gravity, he looked to see the earth
itself dissolved and come to naught.
But the earth remained, and only his
poor foot was injured in the encoun-
ter. This is the way of man. An
article in the newspaper touches him
in a weak spot, and forthwith he sends
to stop his paper. With great COM
placency he looks to see the crash,
when he finds he only hit his toe against
a world that does not perpetually feel
the shock, and Injuries no one but him
self.
No sensible editor expects to please
everybody. Such an editor lays no
claim to infallibility, and may at times
even fall into error. But an outspoken,
independent journal, aiming to support
the right and attack the wrong, is such
a power for good in any community
that well-balanced minds will look over
little faults in view of the greater bene-
fits conferred. An editor who is afraid
to speak out on public questions for
fear of offending somebody, may have
an easy time of it; but he will never
amount to much as leader of opinion.
Thoughtful people will generally honor
independence; and for every subscriber
lost in battling for the right he will
likely find two to take the place. This
is according to the law of compensation.
-Ossining Republican.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
Free BOOK, FREE SAMPLE

Almost everybody uses a laxative at
one time or another Therefore it is
mutually advantageous that everybody
should have a chance to try Pinklets, the
little pink granules that gently assist
nature and nothing more. They do not
grippe nor cause a reaction.
1t isimportant that everybody should
know how to treat constipation correctly
and intelligently Therefore if you will
write. a request today to the DR., Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y, a
copy of the book, Constipation, It's
Causes and Treatment and sample of
Pinklets will be mailed to you at once.
Pinklets successfully replace oil, salts
and other harsh purgatives. They do
not conflict with any other medicine.
The use of Pinklets until regular habits
are established will correct constipation.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23

TIE children of drinkers develop more
slowly and do poorer school work than
do the children of abstainers. Alcohol
impairs the tone of the muscles, les
sens the product of laborers, depreci-
ates the skill and endurance of artisans,
lmpairs memory, multiplies industrial
accidents, causes chronic disease of the
heart, liver, stomach and kidneys, in
creases the death rate from pneumonia,
and lessons natural immunity to in
fictitious diseases.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23

In the September American magazine
Stanley johnson writes the first of d
series of articles entitled youth leads
the way" which is to show how boys
and girls, from 10 to 18 years of age,
are adding untold sums to the wealth
of the country. These boys and girls,
under the direction of the department
of agriculture, are now taking hold of
farming in various states and showing
their elders how more can be got out
of the land. Last fall in Ohiol alone
1900 boys added 500, OOO.O to the
wealth of the state.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
The Public Health

A bulletin of the New York depart
m ent of health says:
Sat a recent conference attended
by 200 Indiana health officers, a reso-
luton was adopted unanimously de-
claring that health officers and physi-
clans should join in the campaign
against alcohol AS matter of fact,
health officials in many states are al
ready engaged in efforts to combat in
temperance by educational means, and
ample justification for their activities
in this field is to be found in the follow
ing facts:
"A diminution in the consumption of
alcohol blythe community, according to
those who are in position to know
and to judge, would mean less tuber-
culosis, less poverty, less dependency
ana less pressure on our hospitals, asy
lums and jails. Incorporate drinking
cuts into the support of the family.
The drinking of parents weakens the
vitality of children. Drinking mothers
lose twice as many babies as do sober
mothers. More alcoholism is found in
the parents of feeble minded children
than in the parents of normal children.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23

Hamlin Garland, a writer of books'
is growing discouraged over the failure
of the American people to buy and read
new books. The current, he thinks, is
against the writer of books, and he
assigns as q reason for this decline in
the reading habit that lone cannot
maintain a collection of books together
with a singing machine and motor
gar. THE New York World.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23

A little boy had prayed continually
for several weeks for the Lord to give
him little brother Finally he said,
It's no use, the Lord dom hear me. !"
Within week or so he was called into
his mothers room where he was
shown, not one little .brother but two.
He said; I'm awfully glad that I
quit praying when | did. Cause if
hadn't there would have been three of
'em. y
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-09-23
Trying to be Different

HsW often do you hear the remark,
I'm different from other people about
that, " spoken in tones of pride, of
course Of course, the speaker is
different from other people. We are
all different, and we are all astonish-
iAgly alike, too. There are people,
however, who are trying to be differ
ent, y principle which usually results
in simply making them consistently
disagreeing and hence disagreeable
There is no reason why We should not
agree with a friend, if we hon estly
can, nor why we should not as cheer
fully disagree if in honesty we must.
But the person who always disagrees
who has the habit of saying, ''No,
don't think so,' before he finds out
what he really does think, is-well, a
difficult person to meet on a hot day.
Trying to be different is like trying
to be original and wins about the same
success. We remember once seeing a
young girl trimming hat, and she
was giving it most weirdly impossible
and unbecoming outline. 81 know it
isn't fashionable, she explained, but
| want to be original 1t is in the
same way that some people mold their
conversation. They may know what
they are saying is unreasonable, but
they want it to be different ohio
State Journal.