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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-07-31
Elastic Horsehair.

British aviators have found that
horSehsir cushions provide enough
elasticity to counterfeit the vibration
Of airalanes and make the use Of mag
L.sic c5npsSses possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

Nor for a variety of reasons space
forbids me to enumerate, should
mere evidences of ownership of
property, like mortgages, no;es,
stocks, ETC.. be taxed. Suffice it to
say that taxes upon them do not stay
where put but are passed on to the
borrower, making his progress III
the race of life more difficult. We
might add that since the failure dur
ing the Middle Ages of the forceps
and the thumbscrew, no efficient
method of collecting taxes upon in
tangible personal property has been
invented which did not make the
wrong man ultimately pay.
Many working farmers of the
counties fear that tax on land
values only would increase their
burdens. Not so. Only so far as he
held land idly would they pay more
have pointed out that improve
ments and other products of indus
try, either created by them or pur-
chased, would not be taxed. It is
to be added that though farmers
hold broad acres, the centers of land
values are in the cities. One acre
of land in New York City is worth
more than the value of many entire
counties in Maryland. A couple
of acres in Baltimore is worth more
than the assessed value Of whole
counties.
A couple of letters serves scarcely
to outline this great problem of tax
alton in which, though sinners, the
counties of Maryland are not so
more than other counties of the
United States. Let US turn to other
matters about which we should
speedily act in the State Of Mary
land.
Hyattsville, Md,
March Is, 1917.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

The Baltimore dailies shouted
with glee after the last election,
when the whiskey people carried the
city by big majority, declaring at
the time that the prohibition ques-
ton was settled for good in Balti-
more, that the city was wet, always
had been wet, and always would be
wet.
Now, along comes an advertise
ment in their columns that has
scared them to death,-in spite OF
their declaration that the prohibition
question was settled once and for all
time. The advertisement in ques-
ton was virtually an announcement
that Baltimore, in it's efforts to ex-
tend it's boundaries, will have to
fight not only Baltimore and Anne
Arundel counties, but the Anti
Saloon League of Maryland as we'll
1t has put the whiskey ring and the
Baltimore daily press up in the air,
and they certainly are bowling.
No annexationist seems to have even
SuSUGcLGu IuC t1lIS uhIAA q
between the lines of the advertise
~ment of State Senator George l..
Kaufman, of Frederick county,
which appeared in the dailies, gave
an unmistakable hint of what is in
the air. Then along came the Rev,
Charles NJ Levister, assistant super
intendent of the Anti-Saloon League,
and the Rev. DR.. Henry A. Griesem-
er, executive secretary of the Home
Defenders Association, with their
Endorsement of Senator Kaufman's
first a dry Baltimore and then an
nexation" pronunciamento, making
a certainty of what, in the minds OF
the uninitiated, may have been
doubt.
So it looks like there might be
little life and fight left in that
dead" prohibition question in Bal
timore city, and here's our hearty
approval of any and every means
that will put the whiskey crowd out
of business for all time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

portunity closed in their faces be-
cause the relatively large owners de-
mand for the privilege of purchase
of their lands price which is pro-
hibitive to industry. Thus they are
driven from our rural communities
cities, or to go great distances to
obtain cheaper lands In this we
shall largely find the explanation for
the fact that the rural population of
Southern Maryland was fully as
great in 1920 as in 1910, the young
men having been driven from the
agreeable climate and natural ad-
vantages of Maryland far out into
he West, even into the deserts, to
get the opportunities which existed,
but which were unavailable, at their
own doors.
Our whole civilization, our growth
in population, our advancement in
government, unite to build up and
maintain the value of land. No
element can be named not conspir-
ing to this end whether it be school,
church, lodge, fire protection, police,
roads and railroads or what not.
Every agency of government assists.
None contribute to add one dollar to
the value of personal property or
improvements, whose value rests
yer in the amount of human
asertion entering into their produc-
ion.
It would seem a simple thing that
hose who receive all the pecuniary
advantages of government and civil
zation should bear the burdens.
People deceive themselves. They
av the government protects person
nj property and improvements and,
therefore, their owners should pay
rroportionate taxes. They overlook
the obvious fact that according as
in given neighborhood protection
is given or perfected, so land values
rise. This possessor of personal
property and would-be constructor
of improvements, therefore, pays a
sum proportionate to the desirability
of the neighhorhood for the privilege
of being there with his personal
property or constructing his i'm
provements, and should not pay
doubly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST AND
ATHLETIC MEET AT
TOME.
Invitations Sent Out For Two No
table Events To Be Held In
May.

The Tome School, Port Deposit,
has sent out invitations to ali the
secondary schools in Maryland 10
participate in the Second Annual
Contest in Public Speaking, the
finals of which are to be held at the
Tome School on the evening OF May
18th, following the Eleventh Annual
Inter-Schoolastic Track and Field
Meet which takes place that alter
noon. Tome offers two prizes
$500 and $500, and will enter
tain the contestants as its guests,
Each school will be entitled to one
representative and any boy of high
school grade whose regular standing
is certified to by the principal is en-
titled to represent his school. To
schools entering the contest certain
subjects of timely interest will be
sent and each contestant shall secure
all possible information concerning
some one of these ana then choose a
special topic as the subject of his
contest speech The work of prep
aration shall be the contestants own
unaided effort and the two prizes
will be awarded for accuracy and
relevancy of subject matter and eff
fectiveness in arrangement and
presentation.
At the same time invitations were
sent out for the Eleventh Annual
nter-Scholastic Track and Field
Meet, which is one of the great out
door meets of the South, and which
promises to be greater and more
brilliant this year than ever before
Athletes from Maryland, District of
Columbia, Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey
and New York will compete and at
times the number of visitors has
reached 1000. Gold, silver and
bronze medals are awarded indi-
vidual winners, a loving cup goes TO
the individual point winner and
splaque to the school point winner.
Home School does not compete for
he plaque. All contestants will be
Entertained as the guests of the
ehool. Last year new events
ere added chiefly for boys of 80
100 pounds. These will be con-
n and the Javelin Throw and
her events which the entries
will be added.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
Clear Away The Waste.

Bowel regularity is the secret of
good health, bright eyes, clear COM
Pills are mild and gentle laxative
that regulates the bowels and re-
lieves the congested intestines by
removing the accumulated wastes
without gripping. Take a pill before
retiring and that heavy head, that
dull spring fever~f feeling disappears.
Get DR.. Kings New Life Pills at
your druggist, 25c. 3
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
For Your Child,s Cough.

. Here's a pleasant cough syrup
that every child likes to take, DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. If your
child has deep hacking cough that
worries you give him DIR. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey, the soothing pine bal
sans relieve the cough, loosens the
phlegm and heals the irritated It's
sues. Get a bottle to-day at your
druggist and start treatment at once.
25c. 8
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

An investment of only % cents in
our splendid magazine club offer will
give you and your family monthly
income of enjoyment and instruction
for whole year. Let US show you
these magazines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
When to Take Chamberlain's Tablet.

When to Take Charnberlain's Tablets
When you feel dull and stupid
after eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have sick headache.
When you have a sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

By subscribing to The Midland
Journal now you get $1.35 worth
of magazines for only rs cents extra,
The magazines are all high class and
will make valuable addition to the
library of any home. We want to
call your attention also to the free
dress pattern that is given to each
subscriber.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

Hard buyers men and women
who buy with their heads as well as
their pocketbooks, will be quick to
take advantage of our four-magazine
bargain offer. See advertisement on
another page.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
SPRING
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

Dove undermuslins comein dainty and beautiful de-
signs the trimmings pretty, substantially
erals soft nansook substantial cambrc good muslins
Full line of skirts drawers envelope
chemse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16

hg wild trees and shrubs
about the home, the
attract birds and at
protect cultivated
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
SHIRT WAISTS

Is dozen lawn wolfe and silk waists just
Beautiful designs $780, $125,
minute colorings silks $3.50, $3.50
$500
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
REFORMS NEEDED IN MARY
LAND.
Corrupt Elections, Useless Offices,
Taxation and Other Political
Problems Considered.
Series OF Articles BY jackson I'll.
RalSton.
Article XII
Article XII

To the Editor of the Midland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
SKIRTS

Special mention of the things stripes checks
for little Also good in black and blue
$3.50, $500
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-16
CLOTHING

Splendid values in boys and mems suits, s.
$3.50, $500 and $40. N. B. suits coming in
$1,000, $3.50, $3.50 and $500. Big asssortme1
plus clothes ST.. The Price Remains the same.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26
THE GERMAN DILEMMA.

on August 1 .1914. the German gen. eral staff was certain that II could capture Par1s within six weeks, beat France 10 her kneees. and then. by an irresistible invasion of Russia. end the war in three months.
 The plans Of the general staff were so perfect on paper that the fate of the German empire was staked o1 their success. The kaiser signed the order of mobilization against his own better judgment the treaty for the naturalization of Belgium was con ferted into scrap of paper and the
 imperial armies set forth to actualize the German dream of Weilmacht.
 let at the e7a Of six weeks it was not Paris winch had fallen but the German scheme of world-power. The plans of the general staff and failed. and henceforth Germany was doom- ed to fight for is very existence.
 On February l. 1917. the German general staff was certain that by tearing up its pledge to the United States and resuming ruthless ,sub- marine warfare it could starve Great Britain within two months and dic- tate peace. It is the same old story
 In 1914 the general staff eliminated Great Britain SIS a factor in the equa- ton. he mandarins of Berlin were confident that If Great Britain enter cd the war at all on account of Bel gium, everything would be finished before an effective British army coull take the fled, and the British gov ernment would be forced to accept the terms prop 'sed by a victorious Germany or continue disastrous war to which the British people would not submit.
 In 1917 the general staff eliminat- ed the United States as a factor in the new equation. It was sure that
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26

larger appropriations for national de- fense his theory being that they were not needed.
 With one or two hundred millions at their disposal, many Americans, whether wisely guided or not, might easily have used their money as he has done. The American has the habit of peace. He regards war as an evil, generally wrong in itself and usually unnecessary. He will go long dis tance out of his way to escape a needless fight but no other man on earth has less fear of resort to force when. with right involved. there is no appeal except to force.
 Placing his great factories at the disposal of the government in the event Of war and offering to operate them without profit, MT. Ford exem- plifes the American spirit He is what is called pacifst. So practical ' all Americans are paeififsts. But they are pacifsts of whom nations de- voted to militarism and aggression would do well to beware.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26
NOME, ALASKA, APRIL 26, 1917.

Germany can shoot in almost any direction and not hit friend. While not sl. are yet aYowed enemies. prac- acaIly none but the decadent Aus frian, the Unspeakable Turk and the !ieradious Bulgarian dare speak a word for the knaye of the Teutonic quadumyirate.
 Furthermore. most of the world is not only against the Prussian des- peradoes in sentiment but is fighting them or protesting against theif course. and those now in the stage of uttering protests threaten shortly to plnnge into the fray with the other champions of world democracy.
 With American having disdained to have further dealings with the ar rogant Berlin government, and on the verge of taking up force against the four-ply powers of Hundom, the na- tions of Spain Holland and Swtzer- AtAho e'i1 sA-oO bAOu6uL llitD buIH pO0l- tions as likely to be m the thick of the fray soon. The shipping disasters which have befallen the three Scandi- navian nations may align them against the madman of Europe. These nations some tlme ago intl- mated their intention to cooperate with America againts the malignant menace of the seas. Now comes the Latin-American republics voicing their protests.
 Today's dispatches say some of the neutrals now intend to remain neu- tral, but with Germany running mad these aeutrals need only one blow to make them potential forces for the allied cause.
 If all these nations come out flat footed the doom of the military mon- strosity of the ages Is not far off,
 ~ sA SRAtlx
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26

the United States would not sever d1pomatic relations on account of q return to ruthless submarine warfare. The German Americans were relied upon to attend 10 that But regard- less of the United States the thing to do was to sink everything ,and by starving Great Britain into sabunis- sion end the war before neutral ep- position could be made effective.
 The German general StafT may haze learned nothing from experience. but it is evident that the German people have learned something from their experience with the general stan. Now tha; the crisis with the United States met 1t in quite different spirit from that in which they met the British crisis. It Is apparent from the dis patches that popular faith in the in- fallibihty of the general stan is now subject to heavy discounts. and while the newspapers support the action of the government, their tone is that of regret and mlsgiying.
 There Is nothing 10 indicate that the great mass of the German people
 want war with the United States or believe that it would be worth the price that Germany would have 10 pay Their instincts are much sound CT than the general staff's reasoning and today the best hope of peace lies in German public opinion.
 The imperial government is in most embarrassing position from which it cannot easily extricate itself. It cannot back down without abject humiliation, and it cannot go forward without driyiagz the United States into the war and depriving Germany of her last influential friend among the nations. This is the penalty tha. a great government must pay for pre- hitting a military autocracy to dic- tate its policy. If he German people can be brought io perceive the con- sequences of such fo,ly. their terrible sacrifices vii not have been alto gether in vaia.-New York World.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26
SPRING TIME IS HERE
 FOR THE BEST
 LINE IN TAILORING

For the bes. work in tailoring see us. We make alterations.
 We do cleaning, pressing and re- pairing for ladies and gentlemen. We make suits to order. First class workmanship, modern method and prompt service. We appreciate your patronage.
 Yours to please,
 NOME TAILORING CO.,. Next door to Segerstrom & Hagen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26
HENRY FORD IN WAR.

AS q man of peace the chief differ ence between Henry Ford and the average American is Mir. Fords finan- cial resources. He spent money lay- ishly m what many people regarded as a foolish attempt 10 end the war in Europe. He spent a fortune in .his country In an endeavor to defeat
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26

 TEMPERATURES

Following atc The lowest recorded temperatures for this year ard las, on the days designated. The minus sign before a number means below rero
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26
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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-04-26

Office and aestdence Of J. F. McAI. lister, treighter and transfer, Elite Baths. Phone Red 157.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
HUMOR OF THE DAY

FIatbush-Got acquainted with your new neighbors?
 Bensonhurst-No;t they haven't be- gun to borrow anything yet.-Y onk- CTS Statesman. "But isn't you son rather young to join the army?"
 Well, he is very young, but then he's going to join the infantry. ry."-Bos- ton Transcript. SilIicus-Do you ever read the hu- morous features in the newspapers? Cynicus-Sometimes glance over the weather indications and the list of marriages.-Judge. The reader threw down his maga- zine in disgust.
 T wish the authors would get to- gether and invent new plot" he growled. "The one they've been using for the past year has grown stale''- Life. Fat, drink and be merry
 That used to go, but nowadays we say 1t differently" "What is it now?"
 "Be merry, though you cannot afford either to eat or drink.-Deroft Free Press.
 Here. you!"
 "who is this ai: Pearl you talk about in your sleepy?
 You, my dear Kate. Didn't get pearl when I married you?"-Kansas City Journal
 First Bank Director-Our cashier has dropped half a million in 'the street"
 Second Bank Director-How do you know?
 First Bank Director-I'm his brok- er.-Boston Globe.
 "Is MT. F'lubdub busy?" asked the diffident customer.
 '.Mr F1ubdub is always busy" re- piled the pompous attendant.
 Well, let him stay busy"
 And that's how MT. Blubdub lost a big order.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
 Little Joseph was boasting about his family.
 Our folks came over with the Con- queror," he said proudly. guess they stayed with our folks the first night after they landed. ."-London Answers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

1etic offerings in vaudeville. Wilkins and Wilkins present a singing, talk ing and dancing skit called The Tan go Lesson The other act is Adelaide Boothby company in a novelty tra- vesty offering with songs and music The Triangle fve-part feature is Bes- sic Love in Wee Lady Betty. On the Isle of Kiicrcney. the Wee Lady Bet ty rules the tenants Of the O'Reiliy castle with a stern hand and big heart Their fear of the Wee Lady is next to the fear of the ghost of -Slasher" O'Reiliy that is said to walk in the haunted room of the castle When Sir Daniel O'Peilly dies, Roger O'Reilly announces that he will take possession of the estate. The tenants, however, will not see the Wee Lady dispossessed- and some amusing sit nations ensue, following the arrival of young .R Frank Borzage ap- pears iii ton -1~@~----- ------ -1'n o,,r,o-
 Miss Love. Their. Domestic De- captions is the c-IItuN- t9 complete the show
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

The following honor list of those from Mystic who have enlisted or have 1 both army and navy, has been prepar- ed by Roscoe K. Burrows, Postmaster George H. Foley and Charles T. Gran dall and is now ready to be printed on a bulletin board which will be placed on the Liberty Pole if sufficient money is given to cover the expense. The board will be six by three feet. There are at present, az near as. can be aS- certained S2 men and one young wo- man in the service from Mystic. which population. Following are the names:
 Navy-Charles Anderson. Harlan Burdick, Arthur Beauchamp. Willard Cook. John Duerr, Merton >Dugan Heman man. ,E.da Holdrsdse; ss Gsorgs . Lewis Donald Maxson. William Marchand Fred Poole. Halfred Perry, Harold Rickerman Peter Richard, Fred Rod- man Merton Searles. Ralph sherman. Harry Scbaffer. George Thompson. Whiting, John Gilbert, Arthur Berry. Charles Beauchamp, Herbert Candage, E. L. Cook. James Dugan, Charles >Gremley, John Inderlest. Stewart Mel his John Marchand, Edward McClave, Leland Perkins, William Payne, Ed ward Richards, Max Raithal, Pearl Roberts. George Sherburne, Walter ShGehan- EQwarQ ITaV0na, EaTl ray Tor, Fred O. Wilson, Walter, Wolfe. John Walsh.
 Army-Charles Ayers Harry Bates, Ernest D. Bliven, Carl Bradley, Law renee Really. Harry Clarke, Raymond Clarke. Albert B. Cole, Edward Feeney, Harold Gilbert. Earl Gilbert, Danor Gallup, Philip Harris. Henry Latham. R. R. Lyons. c. Menge. H. Henge. Miss Sarah Macdonald. Alex Miller, Lyston Morgan. Osmer Ostigney, Archie Park Jessie Prinme, Norris Ry1ey, Fred Rodman, Samuel Stewart. Russell Sparks Jack Wheeler, Albert Mare. John Whittle, Earl Nolbr1dge, Harry Whitaker. Albert Watson, August Jackowsky.
 Social and Personal.
 Dr. and Mrs. George J. Green and daughter and Charles H. Wheeler of are guests of Mrs. Horace N. 
 Mrs Louise E. White of East Wey- mouth, Mass, is spending a few days in the village.
 Frank H. Hinckley has returned from a trip to Hartford. s
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Vincent are spending a few days in Massachusetts.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Nichols and MT. and Mrs. Brown are taking an au- -onobi1e trip into New York State. a Miss Kariska Gates has returned from several days stay in Madison, N.