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The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Administration suggestions as |

Administration suggestions as to
possible new sources of taxation
through which to raise approximate
ly one-half of the estimated cost OF
the first year of the war, or $1,-
807,25O,000, were submitted by Sec
retary McAdoo Saturday night to the
Senate Finance and the House Ways
and Means Committees. The other
half of the cost is to be provided by
$4,000, 100000 of the bonds authors
ized by the War Revenue Bill nasseh
Saturday by the House, which is e2-
pected to pass the Senate this week.
Outstanding in the suggestions are
greatly increased income and excess
profit tax rates, taxing of many inn
ported articles now admitted free,
and stamp, liquor, amusement, cof-
fee. sugar, tobacco, soft drinks.
freight and passenger transportation
receipts and automobile taxes. AIN
of the data is sent to Congress for
It's information and without recon-
mendations from the Treasury.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Clear Your Skin In Spring.

Spring house cleaning means
cleaning inside and outside. Dull
pimply skin is an aftermath of win
ter inactivity. Flush your intestines
with a mild laxative and clean out
the accumulated wastes, easy to take,
they do not grippe. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills will clear your complexion
and brighten your eye. Try DR..
Kings New Life Pills to night and
throw OF the sluggish winter shell.
At druggists. 26c. q
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
A. A. t. A. Honors 1o4 In March

In March 104 prominent trap
shooters in the United States and
Canada were awarded medals by
the American Amateur Trapshoot-
ers' Association. In the 1900 target
race o. N. Ford OF San Jose, Cali
fornia, was awarded a solid gold
medal for his score of 1927. In the
1000 target race the following were
awarded gold medals for scoring
better than 80 per cent: Geo. H.
Anderson Of San Jose, Cal, 935; F.
D. Stoop of Kalispell, Montana, 931;
J. H. Trumbull of Plainville, Conn,
$50; Sharon Hall of Albany, N. Y,
925; Frank Gosnell, Jr. of Balti-
more, Md, 924: F. A. Seibert of New
York City, 919.
In the 500 target competition for
the sterling silver medal, Paul r.
Burger of Catawissa, Penna., was
high gun with score of 485 and Will
liam M. Bowman of Denver, Colo,
second with 470. G. w. Fish OF
Los Angeles, CAL, and F. E. Watkins
of Hartford, Conn, were tied for
third place with 466 breaks.
Twenty-six shooters were awarded
medals for breaking better than so
per cent. For the first place in this
class R. c. Reed of Berkeley. CAL,
was tied with B. F. Simond of Gar
den City. Kansas. with score of464;
and Gus Peret of Spokane, Wash.
was second with 4G1.
Forty -four shooters received
bronze medals, high score of ATS
hein" made by G.. A. Burt of i'enver
Colo. with H. PhirrpIdnn Of Los
Angeles. Cal, seccrd with AIS and
C. H. Reilley, Jr., OF Salt Lake City.
Utah, third with 467.
Miss Harriet D. Hammond of Will
mington, Del. and Mrs. F. A. John
son of Philadelphia, Pa, were
awarded sterling silver medals for
scores of EOS 225 and 1877 225,
respectively.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Safe Medicine for Children.

SIS it safe?" is the first question
to be considered when buying cough
medicine for children. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has long been
favorite with mothers of young
children as it contains no opium or
other narcotic, and may be given to
a child as confidently as to an adult.
1t is pleasant to take, too, which is
of great importance when a medicine
must be given to young children.
This remedy is most effectual In re-
lieving coughs, colds and Group.
Obtainable everywhere.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

The State Agricultural Board, of
which Samuel M. Shoemaker is
president, has adopted a recon-
mendation for national legislation
prohibiting the use of grain in the
manufacture of alcoholic spirits dur
ing the war period, or until the sup
ply of grain will Justify its use by
distillers and brewers. The state
ment is made that by such prohibit
tion 100000 bushels of grain would
be released for food. 1t is further
stated that the supply of wheat now
on hand in the United States is 100,-
100000 bushels, as against $780,
100000, the usual supply at this
time.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
sprains and Strains Relieved.

Sloan's Liniment quickly takes
the pain out Of strains, sprains,
bruises and all muscle soreness. A
clean, clear liquid easily applied, it
quickly penetrates without rubbing.
Sloan's Liniment does not stain the
skin or clog the pores like mussy
plasters or ointments. For chronic
rheumatic aches and pains, neural
gia, gout and lumbago have this
well-known remedy handy. For the
pains Of grippe and following stren-
uous work, it gives quick relief. At
all druggists, 25c. 2
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

Strawberry growers of Southern
Delaware are anticipating a bumper
crop. The demand for crates and
carriers has been so great that many
factories have announced they have
contracted for more than they can
possibly deliver before the opening
Of the berry season.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as
the most delightful season of the
year, but this cannot be said of the
rheumatic. The cold and damp
weather brings on rheumatic pains
which are anything but pleasant.
They can be relieved. however, by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment.
obtainabIe everywhere.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

The Talbot county school board
passed a resolution temporarily sus-
pending the compulsory school at
tendance in so far as it affects farm
er's boys that local farmers may
have the help of their boys on their
farmsNtp the present crisis.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

There is nothing that will give any
more pleasure for so long time for
so little money as the four monthly
magazines we send our subscribers.
Are you getting these magazines?
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

There is an old saying and true
one. II you want money, go to
strangers; IL you want advice, go to
friends; If you want nothing, go to
relations.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
LADIES WEAR
A t.
BUFFINGTON'S
Rising Sun, Maryland.
HOSIERY.
Maryland.

The onyx prandsthe standard of excellence
silk examine the sls
superior quality of the SC
number in black only.
Oxfordsplatn strap pumps, canvass patent and
dull feathers low, medium, high loading
shelves particular canvass pumrs at
$1.75, and of the leather $3.50 &
UNDERWEAR
Dove Undermusins different
season The Dove Garments showing
combinations.
efficiency the
HENDERSON CORSETS are be
sired Front and backed laced S100 $125 $3.50 $500
SHIRT WAISTS & MILDLY BLlOUsEs
dainty designs voiles, lawns
$1.OO, $1.25, $2.OO, $500, $4.OO.
MILDLY Blouses $1OO
without belts pockets.
GOODS.
plain stripe, fancy designs, just the
thing skirts 25c 45c, soc.
voles and lawns in plain stripe
zoe, Bic, 35c 4Oc.
n al q
advance
n o percales, gnghams
shelves for inspection.
DON'T OVERLOOK BIG VALUE WIDE MUS
placed sale 1900 price
than the asked price in the markets today.
E. z. Burlington & Sons
Store open Mondayt F,iday Saturday Evenings.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

Be careful you don't overlook our
big club of four magazines which we
are sending our subscribers this year
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22
Girls Clothing
Burned AwayBy
tFau Into Acid
SuIphuriC Compound Spilled
On Street; Young Woman
Badly Injured,

XENIA, Ohio, Aug 2-(SpecialD -
With her clothing falling in bits from
her body lS.year-old Emily Pitts ran
more than four squares to her home
from the center OF the city this after.
noon after she had slipped and fallen
IN sulphurc acid spilled on tho stree,
by a boy employed at drug store
When she reached home every stitch oi
clothing had disappeared from her LETT
side, on the arm and from her hip to
her foot, and her leather shoes were
falling 10 pieces.
She was terribly burned IN every spo,
where the acid burned through her
clothes.
A two-gallon Jug filled with the acid
was being carried along Main street by
the druggists boy, and he dropped II IN
front OF the BuSinc" Mems club The
acid poured over the walk Before any
one realized rs natutc several persons
walked through II and found that their
shoe soleS disappeared within a few
moments
After Miss Pitts fell she rose and
started to walk away Before she had
gone dozen feet her clothing com
menccd to fall to pieces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22

American nfantryman carries into bat
tie is usually 220 rounds In an ad-
vanced firing position, where it is dif-
ficult TO bring up reserves OF ammuni-
ton, 1t is necessary to be economical
Bear this in mind during your target
practice and learn 10 make every shot
count. In modern warfare the in
,renching tool is an essential part Of
your fighting equipment, The eight
men in each squad carry these eight
tools Four shovels, two pick mat,ocks
one polo or hand-ax, and one wire
cutter. In ordinary soil you can quick
ly throw up a shallow trench which
will protect you to a great extent from
the encmys fire. After trench has
once been started, i, can be dccpened
and extended. even in the face of the
enemy, without the soldier exposing
himself TO direct fire.
Don't look on practice in digging
trenches as IL it were drudgery Skill
in seeking and making cover from the
eremys fire is far from being a sign n
weaknc" on the soldiers part' Rathcl
it is sign OF the determination an
courage that mark really efficient
fighting force. The day has gone h,
when either officers or men are expect
ed to stand on, in the open The,
should use every effective method o
self protection so long as it helps L
gain ground and defeat the enemy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22

TACH soldier In a modern army
r carries with him sufficient food,
- clothing, shelter, fighting arms,
and ammunition to take care OF himself
for shor, period in case he should be
separated from his company. The total
weight OF his load in addition to the
clothes he wears, is 50 to 20 pounds
The number OF articles is surprisingly
large They are so devised, however,
that by ingenious methods OF packing
and adjusting they can all be carried
with the least possible effort
You are personally responsible Tor
oil the arms. clothing, and supplies is
sued to you. The trained soldiet keeps
track Of them. He knows Immediately
At any time where every one OF his be-
longings is 10 be found. You are re-
quired 10 keep them in good condition.
In that case will he deducted from your
may be issued TO YOU; but their value
IN that ca. will be deducted from your
next pay,
You will receive on enlistment an
ample supply oi clothing, including no,
only your uniform, but extra shoes
shirts. underclo,hes and socks You
may no, he able always to keep your
clothing spotlessly clean. But when /;
becomes dirty or spotted take the first
opportunity to clean it thoroughly
Your shoes mus, he cleaned and pol.
,hed frequently. Wet shoes should h,
carefully dried Army men frequently
dry their shoes during the night b,
taking few handfuls Of dry, clear
pebbles, heating them in a mea, can OF
kettle until they are very hot, and ,her
placing them in the shoes So long a,
the pebbles are hot move them about
once in while by shaking the shoes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22

rifle, a bayonet in scabbard, a cart.
ridge belt, and an intrenching tool,
Other weapons or deienses needed in
modern trench warfare will be referred
to later. Do not under any circum-
stances lose track of these articles
while on field duty SO long as you
possess them, you are an armed soldier
capable OF defending yourself and of
performing effective service Without
them you arc for all practical purposes
helple" OF course, this statement
does not apply strictly to those men
who are armed in other way, such as.
those VINO are serving artillery or ma
chine guns
The rifle is the soldiers closest
friend. His first thought should be to
guard il and care for il above all his
other possessions. He expects il to take
care OF him in emergencies In ordi-
nary times he must take care OF IT,
In caring for a rifle IL is especially
important to keep the bore clean. IN
so doing be sure to avoid injuring the
delicate riiling which causes the bullet
to spin as il is forced out and thus
! greatly increases the accuracy of fir
ing Never put away a rifle that has
been fired or exposed to bad weather
without first cleaning II. Never lay 4
rifle flat on the ground Rest II Sc
ourely against something In lowering
the rifle to the ground, whether during
drilling or at any other time, see that
it touches the ground gently
Don't play with your rifle. A rifle
or revolver, whether loaded or unload
ed, should never he pointed al a person,
unless you fully intend to shoe, that
person, II necessary, in the performance
OF your duty When a fitearm is pu,
into your hands YOU are intrus,ed with
a great responsibility for its propel
use
| Anybody in normal physical condi
ton can learn 10 he a good shot Tive
Of the most important points to remem
Der are &c take deep breath just be
fore completing your aim so that yo,
may hold the rifle with perfect s,cadi
ness and to squeeze the trigger so ,ha
the gun will no, he jerkcd from its ain
az the moment Of firing When yo,
become an expert markSman (provid
ed YOU have Also the courage which
permits YOU TO remain cool and col
lected on the ba,tle'leld) YOU will hav,
added immensely 10 your value as
citizen soldier. The simple fact tha
YOU qualify az markSman will give
YOU more seli-coniidence and self
control.
The amount OF ammunition which al
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22
Japanese Mission
Nears Washington

WASHINGTON, Aug 22-Jspan'.
official mission headed by Viscoun,
l,hii. Ambassador extraordinary, was
due 10 arrive here at noon today from
san Francisco where It landed recent
h On arrival at Union station the
visitor, were to b. met by Secretary
Lansing and other officials and escort.
ed by cavalry TO the residence of Perry
Belmont which they will occupy dur
INK their stay in Washington
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22

Take car. not to heat the pebbles so
hot that the shoes will be scorched
In general, see TO il that all your
clothing is as neat and clean as posi-
bic at all times. Mend rips and sew on
buttons without delay. This will add
10 your comfort as well as appearance
Wear your hat straight Don't affect
the "smar, aleck" style OF fitting the
hat Keep all buttons fastened. Have
your trousers and leggings properly
laced Keep yourself clean shaved
Garry yourself like a soldier.
Bear in mind tina, there is a tenden-
cy in camp life for men to become
careless and untdy You must use
every means TO counteract this tenden-
cy. For this purpose the customs and
regulations Of the army emphasize the
necessity for personal nea,ne. and
cleanliness The good soldier keeps
olo" watch on himself
Besides his extra clothing a soldier
carries a blanket. a rubber poncho, a
canteen, a mess kit, including mea,
can. knife, fork, and spoon, a cop, toilet
articles, first aid package, and some
minor belongings
One OF the most useful pieces is one
half Of & shelter tent, with rope and
pins The shelter tent is said to he a
French invention which was introduced
into the American army durina-'h.
lcivil war In the army II is often called
dog tent" evidently because Of IL
shape and small sire Two men car
combine their halves and set no a 'hel.
ter tent in few minutes While i, car
no, me described as roomy, It is Just
what It's name implies. shelter" fror
wind and rain II is used only in ter
potary camps
! Your chief fighting tools will be 4
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
RECOMMEND HIGHER
WAGES FOR the men
photographers viii Likely Get
10 Pct. Increase.

Baltimore. Dec 27.-The board OF
arbitration appointed to settle the
difference between the Baltimore an
ohio Railroad and its telegraph oper-
ators made public its finding We'd
nesday The telegraphers are granted
q ten per cent increase in wages and
are allowed pay for Sunday work at
the regular rates. The men had re.
quested an increase Of - per cent
and pay for Sunday work at overtime
rates. The representatives OF the
railroad filed a dissenting opinion to
the award of regular rates Of pay for
Sunday work.
We believe the conditions of em
ployment Of the telegraphers do not
justify this burden, said the state
ment. Under the present system
lie mea get Is days vacation with
faH pay and Is per cent Of them
nave an S-hour day The award in
sures approximately Go days pay pen
arnQm in addition to the regular
wages"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
TRAIN ", VA. BOYS
IN ROAD BUILDING
Highway Engineers Compliment
prunytoWn Lads.

Highway engineers may IN the III.
ture look to the West Virginia indus.
trial school for practical road build.
ors The boys at Pruntytown arc BIO.
Ing trained To fill the need of practt-
cal men to operate road building ma
ehinery and to do the actual work
of construction which sometimes re.
qures quite as mucn skill and exper.
fence as do the positions held by col.
leRe bred engineers
This unusual educational programs
was adopted so recently that a COM
prehensive report cannot yet be
made, but reports made to the Ma.
tonal Committee on Prisons and Pri
son Labor Indicate that the program
will be Of the greatest benefit to the
country and to the boys themselves:
Ito interest the boys in road
building 80 that they will desire to
follow the work when they arc re.
leased from school .Tss -
TO train them in the practical
line Of knowing and doing good work
such as mixing and placing of con.
crete, tho laying and grouting of
brick. running and operating ma
chnery, all of which requires consid-
cradle SKIN.
Ar they make good and become
expert in the work. the state road
commission will be in position 10
recommend them and find them EN-.
ployment after they are released.
4 While the boys are being train.
cd their labor will be a great help
in the construction Of the road plan.
ned, thereby being Of Immediate
benefit to the community and state.
At present SO per cent of the grad.
INK Of brick road on a concrete
base from Fcttorman to Pruntytown
is being done by boys.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
LAWSON APPOINTED !:
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR

Endorsement OF the appointment
al it's secretary d. r. Lawson OF Fair
mont, a. Federal fuel administrator
for Central West Virginia territory
BY the executive board of the Cen
trail West Virginia Coal Operators
Association here gave the first public
tntimatlon that the fuel adminIstra-
ton Is working out new plan for the
handling Of It's distribution problem.
The appointment it was stated,
makes M Lawson a direct field sub
ordinate Of Dr. II Garfield. the Fed.
eral fuel administrations. 1t is now the
plan of thu mel administration to
deal no loaecr with The indyidaa;
operator
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
HOUSEWIVES URGED
TO Use MORE MILK
Cheaper Than Beet, Eggs Or
Chickens, Is the Claim.

Commissioner Stewart, in his week.
ly bulletin, goes on to say The
housewife who Is tndeavorine to re-
duee family living expenses should
consider milk and milk pre- uets as
possible substitutes for mlher prc.
ed foods 1t has lone been known
+ that milk and cheese are exception.
! ally good and very ehegp foods Nh
merous nutritin experiments have
been conducted in which milk and
cheese have been used in compari.
! son with other foods such as beet
chicken. eggs aud bread These OK.
peJimont- have demonstrated the
real value OF milk. cheese and butter
in relation to the other foods. Il is
pointed out that / quart Of milk Is
equivalent 10 "a Of pound Of lean
beef. $ hen eggs, TIVE pounds Of CHI
eken tneluding bones as bought or
IL pound of white bread In other
words. a glass Of MI Il furnish
as much food as two So ,a eggs: or
"a mc3i Containing U-a43 q chi
eken would have been fully as M.
tituous Il a Glnt Of milk had been
substituted for the chicken. When
milk is Ia cents quart. chicken 25
cents pound, and eses are 40 cents
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
WAIVED EXEMPTION
AS DIVINITY STUDENT

John Duekwml, son Of Rev J Nc
earty Duckwall. Of berkeley Springs
wont homo TO say goodbye and yet
bis parents to consent TO his enter.
ing the army. Ho went To Richmond
Va last week where he enlisted in
tho aviation corps, and WAS sent IL
Fort Thomas, Ky for training From
there he expects TO be later ordered
To- Texas John has been AT college
preparing to be # Presbyterian min
ts.er. but decided to enlist without
claiming any exemption
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
ATE VENlsON

Mrs. James Brown of North Queen
street, had the honor of having quite
a treat on Xmas Mrs Browns dau.
shter, Mys. Pearl Powell, who has
been spending some TIM in Penn
sylyania. had the pleasure Of being
at a deer camp in the South noun
tains, near hunters Run Pa. and as
The campers she several deer. she
brought he mother home several
pounds OF the meat.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-12-28
WILL TRAIN MEN
CRIPPLED IN WAR
10y international News servico.)


Eugene, Orc, Dec q. Re.educa.
tion Of men crippled in the war is a
problem that the University Of Ore.
gan Is anticipating and one for which
preparation already is being made.
A committee Of representatives. of
the departments Of psychology and
education has been appointed to
make accommodations for the estab.
iishment of such courses Of study rs
arc deemed advisable The special
problem for the committee is 10 de.
wise ways Of educating men for new
pursuits afteer they have been Grip
pied in such way as to make their
former occupation impossible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-19
Roger. School Gives PROGRAM.

Sixty members of the Rogers Moth
ers' Club enjoyed a pleasing program
at the school building Friday afternoon.
Early in the afternoon patrons day
was celebrated BY the different grades
in their rooms SfThe programs con-
sisted of marches. drills. and songs
the first, second and third grades Civ
Ing theirs together and the fourth and
fifth. and sixth and seventh combining
at 3 o'clock the regular monthly
meeting of the mothers club was held
and officers were elected Mrs. B. c.
r22jy::oi. %::s chosen president. Mrs. G.
Az Howe vice president, Mrs. C. H.
Ellenberger secretary. and Mrs. Ray
Welker treasurer. Preceding the cleo
tionsa program was given and included
a patriotic piano Number by Maurice
Whitaker, a May pole. DANCE by the
children of the kindergarten, a hoop
drill by eight girls of the first grade.
a flag drill. accompanied bt comb
band, by pupils of the first and second
grades: and violin numbers by Ruth
Pickard The affair was in charge Of
the teachers Of the school, who also
served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-19
At tho Hospitals.

- D. L. Birks. $40 North First avenue
underwent an operation for CANCER -
the intestines at st. Thomas this morn
ing. His condition is serious.
Mrs. b. Reece, Of New Providence,
underwent q severe surgical operation
at the Deaconess this morning. Her
condition Is serious.
Mrs. D. F. Gettle, Of Green Mountain,
is at the Deaconess receiving treat
ment for varicose veins.
Rogers. the baby son of4R. F. Perry,
who Is seriously i'll of mast 6idltis at
ST. Thomas was slightly better today.
The condition Of Mrs. Harry Klos-
terboer, Of Parkersburg was good to-
day following an operation for tuber-
cular peritonitis. performed at the Dea-
coness Friday.
There was no change today in the
condition of Mrs. +. l.. Bovee. Of
Charles City, who underwent an opera
tion for infected gall bladder Wednes-
day at the Deaconess. She Is still
oorin,sIu III