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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
FEED STOCK in THE WINTER
Never Safe to Trust to Open Grazing
Unexpected Storms Often Cause
Loss Of Animals.

The essentials for a successful
campaign in feeding are an album
dance of feed to draw from as needed
and the stable and shed protection
in times of storm and inclement
weather. 1t is never safe to trust
to open grazing in the winter, since
the most disastrous losses have fol.
lowed a season Of mild weather that
encouraged the turning Of stock out
to Craze, and the unexpected storm
cut them off from the winter protec-
ton and prepared feeds. !,
When the stock are located in their
winter quarters it does not pay to
change them in an effort to suit the
spring weather that often makes its
appearance in the months of January,
February and March. The hay-fe0
stock reach the early grass season
in the best condition for profit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Track for Sliding Doors.

duced. Between the stampings, or
ridges made in the metal, the trolley.
supporting the door ride. Since the
various sections of the track are fit
ted together with lap joints, the entire
runway where the trolleys travel il
protected from the weather at al
times. This is in contrast to the way
ice and sleet sometimes make a dool
imperative in winter weather, wher
ordinary track is used. No brackets
or joint spices are necessary in erect
ing this runway, since the stampings
are nailed or screwed directly to the
surface of the building. The outer
part of the track is especially shaped
to keep water from running down onto
the upper edge of the door and rot
ting the wood.-Popular Mechanics
Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

The poor people of France, as well
as the wealthy, are taking advantage
of the privilege recently granted by NJ
Meline, the minister of agriculture, to
all sportsmen, of high or low degree,
to shoot the wild game that, since the
war, has become superabundant. doing
great damage to crops
Hares, pheasants and wild ducks
have been the chief offenders, and
these are being killed in great num-
bers. thus not only saving growing
vegetation, but furnishing food for
the people.
1t was thought at first that the min
ister's instructions included only rich
sportsmen and owners of game pre-
serves, but he made it clear in a sub
sequent statement that. in the inter-
est of agriculture, the shooting priv
ilege was extended to everybody in all
departments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root. Or. KiImer's Prescrip-
ti6n, OvercOmeS Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that
The kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other organs to a re-
markable degree and do tremendous
amount of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
6ltering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence Of kidney trouble,
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, sallow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as kidney and
bladder remedy is Dr. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. There is nothing else like it. It
is DIR. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you
Get bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
GINGER, PEP, punch and Kick.

A writer of rejected manuscripts
tells in the Contributors club of the
Atlantic Monthly some of the reasons
for his lack of success. Ten years ago
his manuscripts were returned because
they did not "quite compel accept
ance;" little later they ''lack gin
GER" then editors wanted "a little more
pep, please;" then his contributions
did not have the punch" and now the
long suffering writer gets his offerings
back with the comment, Excellent of
their kind, but we prefer stories with
more kick ]" His letter to the Con-
tributors' club seems to have had all
the desirable elements which his ear
lier efforts lacked, for It was pub
lished Outlook.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
oliveIess DAYS.

British Consul Nugent said at a
banquet in Chicago:
''They tell good story about a
Greek army corps that surrendered to
the Germans and was taken into food
stripped Germany to be the guest of
the nation.
"At Chemnitz, the story runs, COM
mittee of furnished Greek soldiers
waited on the German commandant
and said:
They told us that here in Chem
nitz, commandant, the government
would at least give US some rations'
".Yes, and that's right, too said
the German commandant genially, as
he took huge packet of cards from
his desk. Here are your Greek ra-
ton cards specially got up by us for
our revered Greek guests. They entitle
every Greek soldier to six olives day
five days per week, and, Furthermore.
on the two "oliveless days. they en-
title each and every one of you to a
cracker and half-pint of coffee sub
stitute.'"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
CLEAN MATERIAL FOR NESTS
Hay, Straw, Leaves, Excelsior ETC.,
Should Be Changed Occasionally
Burn All Rubbish.

The nest materials, such as hay,
straw, excelsior, leaves, etc., should
be changed occasionally, as foul ma
terial is a good breeding place for
germs of diseases. Insects are also
likely to harbor in the old nests if the
materials are not, changed from time
to time.
At this season of the year attention
should be given to cleanliness. All
rubbish such as old nest materials
should be burned or carefully fumi-
gated and thrown in the manure heap.
The nest should be renewed with
clean, sanitary materials. Those who
do not think it makes much difference
to hens are badly mistaken. Hens
are not likely to lay in foul, unsani-
tary nests and often ''steal their nest"
off where it is.hard to find.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
ONE SIGHT HE HAD MISSED
American Traveller in Rome Particu-
! larIy Anxious to View Corral
s'Where "Bulls" Were Kept.

A traveller tells this story Of an
American fellow wanderer in Rome
The American, who had come from
the plains of the West, visited the Vat
lean, and was shown over the papal
palace. He asked many questions and
desired to see everything.
After the customary sights had been
shown, the priest who attended him
asked:
us there anything else, Signor Amer
lcano, that you would like to see?"
"There is one thing" replied the
American, "that I want to see more
than anything else, and hain't been
on the edge of it yet"
''What is that, signorY'
'@The cattle pens
"The cattle pens? Why, we have
nothing of the sort, signor."
"You hain't? Then where in the
world do you keep them papal bulls
that we're always hearin' aboutY-
Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
AGREE 10 DISCARD FOOTWEAR
Natives Of the Golden State Have
Formed League Which Is Some
what Unconventional.

Harking back to the days when man
roamed carelessly across green pas
tRfes unshackled by costly footwear !;
when cool, solid comfort met the ma
eked foot at every step, and when corns
and buniOns were unheard of, four
prominent Sacramentans have formed
what is to be known as the Sacra-
mento Barefoot league, says a CORE
spondent.
There are four charter members of
the league, all residents of Yardley
avenue, and they are DR.. Robert B.
Smith, James Mccullough, l.. 0. Lum-
ry and Steve Downey.
The league was organized in quite
an unintentional way. Which of the
four was the originator is unknown.
But it is intimated that Doctor Smith,
for several years advocate of the Coat
less Summer league for men, had
something to do with it.
At any rate, the league has had sew
eral meetings. The requirements OF
the league are these: No member must
be too modest to display his bare feet.
He must be without pedal covering
in attending meetings. He must be
willing to, and enjoy, walking on his
lawn before the assembled multitude,
including his wife, unShOd.
He must be willing to step into his
neighbor's house in his bare feet and
walk across his neighbours hardwood
floors as nonchalantly as though he
were Pithecanthropu in the jungles
Several meetings of the league have
been held at the homes of the various
charter members of Yardley avenue,
The meetings are preceded by a cool
walk upon the lawn of the host. As
the evening becomes cool and members
retire to the hosts drawing room and
are entertained with photograph Sc
lections.
Despite serious objections to the
league on the part of the better halves
in some of the homes, the organization
has grown and is now reaching out fol-
congenial spirits.
Keep cool and comfortable and cure
your corns," is the slogan OF the
league.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
On the Wire.

The president of one of the large
corporations in New York, whose bust
ness is measured in hundreds of mil
lions of dollars annually, has not
the temper of the angels. The en-
ployees, from the vice to the office
boy, stand in holy dread of him..
There came one day a new tele-
phone operator. The president want
ed to talk to someone in Washington,
and wanted him quick. He got his
party" and was laundering away,
when squ-a-w-k-k-k! Ping! S-s-s-tt
and the connection was dished. The
president was near to exploding, when
a competent little voice came up from
the switchboard:
swell, / guess I'm the little girl
who put the mess in the message, amt
I? You just look out of the window,
and I'll fix it in ten seconds"
And she did And he did. And the
little operator moved up ahead of
the vice in Office estimation, and is still
at her switchboard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
WINTER LOSS OF BEES
Oueenless Colony win Certainly
Die in Few Months.
Among Known Causes Of Damage Are
Lack Of Numbers, insufficient
Food, pampness, Lack Of Air
and Low Temperature.

(By FRANCIS JAEGER, University Farm,
The winter losses of bees are great
every year. Beekeepers can reduce
these losses by preparing their bees
for winter and giving them good win
ter quarters.
The chief known causes for winter
losses are queenlessness, lack of num-
bers in colonies, insufficient food, poor
food, dampness, lack sbe air, the break
ing of clusters, and low tempera-
lures.
A queenIess colony will certainly die
in few months.
If the number of bees in colony is
small, the cluster cannot generate
enough heat or keep the heat it gem
crates and the bees freeze. In the
| fall small colonies should be united
into one big colony.
Bees must eat in the winter in order
to generate heat. They must have
about 40 pounds of honey when
they go into winter quarters. IF they
are short, they should be supplied
early with finished frames or fed
sugar strip. Dark mot amber) honey
is poor food for bees to winter on. All
black honey should be removed and
combs Of white honey should be in
serted.
Dampness in cellar causes the
combs and frames and the hive walls
and cover to get wet and meldy, and
the bees perish from wet cold. Bees
need fresh air. Foul air will cause
excitement, and the bees will scatter
and die. Excitement among bees in
winter is fatal. ,a.
The present style of Hoffman frame
| divides the bee cluster in winter into
IL spaces, and the bees are unable
| to pass from one space to the other.
| When the bee cluster contracts during
| the winter, those left on the outside
frames die. Some beekeepers per-
|. forate their frames for the easy pass
age of bees from one compartment to
another. If kept in warm place they
can pass over or around the frames. In
| long continued and severe cold the
bees may not be able to move along
the frame and they will sometimes die
Of hunger within an inch of the honey
supply.
Bees should be kept in cellar at
a temperature of about As degrees.
| Very strong colonies, however, will
survive almost any degree of cold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
FRESH WATER IS IMPORTANT
Add Enough Permanganate of Potash
to Make 1t Wine Red, Says
Lippincott of Kansas.

Chickens need a constant supply of
fresh water, according to w. A. Lip
pincott, professor of poultry husband
ry in the Kansas State Agricultural
college.
Running water is best" says Pro-
fessor Lippincott, "but if this is not
available keep the water fresh. Add
enough permanganate Of potash to
make it a wine red. This amount viii
act as an antiseptic in preventing the
transmission of disease through the
water and will aid also in keeping
down intestinal parasites"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
ouestIons Of PractleaIltx.

"He finds it impractical to hold his
present line" writes distinguished
war correspondent, and the new adj
jective although it should be ''imprac-
ticable') may be welcomed as a sub
stitute for, that mongrel abomination
"unpractical''--a Latin word with a
Saxon prefix. Unfortunate" ''unpop-
ular," and ''unfavorable" belong to the
same category, but they are too firm
~ established ever to be ousted from
the language. S.but impractical is
quite modern Invention, and is only
to be found in few later dictionaries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Uric Acid Poisoning /?

The most eminent physicians recog-
nize that uric acid stored up in the
system is the cause of rheumatism,
that this uric acid poison is present In
the joints, muscles, or nerves. By ex-
perimenting and analysis at the In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in
Buffalo. N. T., DIR. Pierce discovered a
combination of native remedies that he
called Anuric-which drives out the
uric acid from the system, and in this
way the pain, swelling and infiamma-
ton subside. If you are sufferer from
rheumatism, backache, pains here or
there. you can obtain Anuric ar any
drug store and get relief from the
pains and ills brought ABOUT by uric
acid; or send DIR. Pierce 10c for trial
pkg. Anuric which you will find many
times more potent than lithia and
eliminates uric acid as hot water melts
sugar. A short trial will convince sou.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Why He Wished to Go to M. 7. Ii. S.

WY TIC uSASttC0 W w " tts ~
Four-year-old Bobby lives in the
country. At his house the butter is
kept in the cellar on swinging shelf
quite high, beyond his reach. If his
request for bread and butter comes at
"a time which his careful mother con-
&siders inopportune, there is nothing for
hirn to do but to wait her good pleas
lure.
Recently his father found him sitting
dejectedly with his elbows on his knees
and his chin in his hands, evidently
bordering deeply.
Bobby, what are you thinking?"
Thinking that want to go to manu-.
al training"
Manual training high school? Why?
Bobby" VI
$50 can learn to make ladder
that will reach to the swing-shelf so
can have bread and butter whenever
want it."-Indianapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
NARRAGhNsETT is LARGE BIRD
Second Only to Mammoth Bronze in
Some Parts Of country-Weight
for Tom Is 80 Pounds.

The Narragansett is a breed of tur-
keys second only to the Mammoth
Bronze in some parts of the country.
The Narragansett is also a large
bird. The standard weight for the tom
is 80 pounds, for the hen 18 pounds.
The breed took its name from the
Narragansett Bay, where it originated.
1t is very popular domestic bird in
that locality. The color is gray mixed
with black.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
YOU MAY LOOK YOUNG
BY Keeping Your Completion Young
With cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear, fresh and youthful,
as well as to keep the hair in live,
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
SYSTEM OF TILE-DRAINAGE
Good Plan to Make Little Map OF
Fields Drained-Stakes Driven
= Down Are Good Thing.

After putting down a system Of tile.
drains on farm, 1t is good plan to
make little map Of the fields drained
showing just where each line is.
Then, too, stakes driven down are .
good thing. You may want to extend
some lines by and by.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

which is. bolted a ten-foot post for
tongue and lever. A narrow iron
plate. turned up at end and notched
as shown, is bolted to upper side OF
the short end of tongue. Twist wire,
or loop a chain around post to be
pulled, get a bold hold under it with
the PROV on the end Of tongue, and
bear down on other end.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
MOTHERS JOY SALVE

for Colds, Group, Pneumonia and
Asthma GOOSE GREASE IMMINENT
for Neuralgia. Rheumatism and
Sprains. For sale by all Druggists.
GOOSE GREASE COMPANY, MFRS.
Greensboro, N. C.-Ady.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
EXERCISE REQUIRED BY cow
Considerations Of Good Health Forbid
That Animal Be Kept Closely
Confined to Barn.

While it is doubtless true that a
cow kept at perfect ease win, other
things being equal, give the greatest
quantity Of milk, yet considerations of
health forbid forcing and require that
the cow be given moderate exercise in
the open air.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
They Also Served.

II presume some of these campaign
orators who worked so hard for Mr..
Wilson will expect to be rewardedY
"Oh, yes. l. wonder what will be
done for the specialists who answered
hurry calls to spray the orators
throats?V
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
EXCELLENT AS POST FULLER
Device Constructed of Two Wheels
Taken From Old Machinery
Axle Made of Heavy Bar.

fiere is a good post puller, should
you have any posts to pull this win
ter, says writer in The Farmer. The
wheels are about 20 inches high and
were taken from a piece Of old ma
chinery. The axle is heavy bar, to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are not
a "coal-tar product" nor "confection,"
but good, old-fashioned dose of medicine
for regulating the stomach, the liver and
the bowels. Get box and try them. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
TRACK PROTECTS BARN DOOR
Two Steel Stampings So Formed ane
Riveted Together That Sturdy
Track Is Produced.

A new track, designed to protect al
we'll as support a sliding door on barr
or garage, is being marketed. 1t con
sists of two sheet-steel stampings Sc
formed and riyeted together that s
track of sturdy construction is pro
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
Cheaper, Anyhow.

A mere man can't for the life of hirA
see why lady might not as well go
without stockings as wear those thin
ones.-Rochester Union and Adver-
tiser.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

More than 10000 government civil
employees are paid less than $500
year each.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

A mule reasons with his hind feet,
but he makes himself understood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

Pension funds for municipal en-
ployees have been established in 159
cities in this country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

Charity for revenue only pay very
light dividends.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ro-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
10 just the thing to relieve them. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

A Hungarian inventor has succeeded
In perfecting wooden-soled shoe that
is flexible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot" is powerful ana
prompt but safe. One dose only IL enough
to expel Worms or Tapeworm. No castor
oil necessary. Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

!. ! DR.. Pierces Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach One little Pellet for
3 laxative three for cathartic.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

The Mexican sea coast on the Pa
cifc and the Gulf of California ls
1874 miles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
REPUTATION.

"Women have no practical appre-
citation of science"
"Haven't they? What's the matter
with chemical blondes2"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

and the many discomforts that ae.
company this period, and to give me
tone and strength, took 1t all through
my delicate state with four of my
children, and am happy to relate I
received the full benefit of the medl-
cine and could not have been more
comfortable. MRS. A. M. EAST
MAN, 1703 w. Garry St.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1916-12-08
w. N. u. BALTIMORE, NO. 50-19t6
A PROMINENT RICHMOND WOMAN

NN-1 -
to me by my
mother : in : law
who had great
faith in its e1lr
cheney, and after
using it / was an
equal advocate Of
it. I have given
birth to eight
children, and a.
a precaution to
guard a gain sc
many of the un-
pleasant features
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-11-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
> 5

Hay have for sale 20 tons OF fine,
baled Dea-yinc hay. Also 900 bun
dies Of fodder. w. b. Knight. lost
House for Rcnt-Nicc large house
on South Harper street. All modern
convcnienccs. Apply to Mrs. B. X
llumphrics or to B. NJ. Wolff, Agt.
i5-tf
Money TO Lend Long term loans
negotiated on improved farms at Z per
cent annual interest, and reasonable
expense. Borrowers will do well to
apply cary g. ID. BarkSdac. 15-St
Wanted-I'our foot green pine
cordwood delivered at railroad station
at 1926 a cord. Address D. 70. Todd,
l.aurenS, S. c. l7-lt-pd
Trcspass Notice. forbid all hunt
ing and other trcspassing onjmy land.
p. Conway Martin. 1T-lt-pd
For Sale -Four good mules and two
horse wagon. VIII sell cheap. T. G..
Traynham, Laurcns. l7-lt
Fer Sale silver Campincs cock
crcls and pullcts, 70 each or % a
pair G. D. Roper. laurcnS, lSlt-pd
For Rent Desirable Store-room op-
positc post office at laurcnsA Also va
cant Offices overhead. ApplEto r. l..
Gray. Gray Court Ii-l'-pa
TrcspaSs N0ticc-hll persons are
hereby warned not 10 hunt on my
lands, known as w. +. Pitts lands. w.
y. Pitts. lf-lt-pd
For Sale One pair of young, regis
tered Berkshire Hogs. Best blood
lines; carefully mated; perfsctlYmark-
cd. y. il. Todd i,%'l7-lt-pd
For Sale In Cross Hill 9-room new