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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

milk than as fodder corn. This esti.
mate would consider too low rather
than too high. 1t will not take longer
than two years for a farmer to save
enough on his silo to pay for the build
ing of same. The best evidence that
I can give with reference to the value
of the silo is the fact that many men
who have for years been opposed to
the silo are building silos on their own
farms. call to mind a progressive
farmer in this country who about
twelve years ago took part in de-
bate on the subject of the "Advan-
tages of Silo for Feed" This man
easily won the day in his arguments
against IT, The past summer he erect
ed a silo on his own farm, and is now
q siGunch advocate of silage-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
(Sgd.l A. E. MERRIAM,
ENCOURAGING Example.

"When you begin to think this coun-
try is not democratic, stop moment
and study the average traffic police
man."
But why?"
"You will discover that the dusky
George Washington Jones, driving a
dray, gets exactly the same treatment
from him that is received by a million
aire reclining in his limousine"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
A Preference.

whats this book, Josh?" asked
Farmer Corntossel.
That's work on the higher mathe-
MATES, father"
"Well, blieve I'd like it more than
the regular arithmetic. There wouldn't
be so many people ready to call you
down if you didn't get the right an
Swer."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
HOW HAY SHRINKS IN STACK
Illustration Shown Herewith Gives
Rate of Settling for 149 Days,
According to Experts.

The accompanying diagram shows
the rate at which hay shrinks or set
ties while in the stack. The rate Of
shrinkage or settling is shown for 149
days, according to the observations
made by experts. The average height
was 14.6 feet when it had been stacked
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
ALFALFA NEEDS MUCH LIME
No Other Field Crop Requires as
Much of MateriaI-EspeciaIIy So
On Eastern Soils.

Probably no other field crop requires
lime to such an extent as does al
falfa, and with the exception of rath-
er limited limestone areas, practically
all of the soils of the United States
east of the ninety-fifth meridian re-
quire lining for the best development
Of this crop.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

Change of Life and
the bad feelings
common at tn at
time. I was in a
very nervous condi-
ton, with headaches
and pain a good
deal of the time so I
was unfit to do my
work. A friend
asked me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
" e G t a BILE Com
|pov1y1d xr,b;ola T ia
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
The Kind 1t Was.

"How did that smart yachting party
get on?"
"They found the sea very rough"
"Then it was a real swell affair"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Undaunted.

"Have you bette noire, Mrs. Come
upT"
'Yes, indeed. got one the last time
we were in dear Paris, and we all just
dote on it,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry up and
disappear with Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. In tablets or liquid.
ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

No matter how loose the engage
ment ring may be, the diamond never
slips around out of sight on girls
finger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

The less you talk the less likely
you are to choke if compelled to swal-
low your words.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

Many a mans idea of comfortable
clothing is the kind his wife won't let
him wear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

There is a demand in Spain for hard
ware of all kinds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09

INDIGESTION produces disagreeable and
sometimes alarming symptoms. Wrights
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
HEALTHY CHILDREN cone from health

=
mothers. And
mothers will
corta inly b
health 10.
they'll take'Dr.l
Pierce's Favor
itePrescriptioni
N o thing can
equal build
Ing up q wom-'
ANSn A.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
WOMEN OF
MIDDLE AGE
Mrs. Quinn's Experience
Ought to Help You Over
A the Critical Period.

Lowell, Mass. For the last three
years | have been troubled with the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1917-03-09
Green's
August Flower

When the stomach and liver are in
good working order, in ninety-nine
cases out of every hundred general
good health prevails.
Green's August Flower has proven a
blessing and has been used all over the
civilized world during the last fifty odd
years. 1t Is a universal remedy for
weak stomach, constipation and nerv..
GUS Indigestion. A dull headache, bad
taste In the mouth in the morning, or
that stirred feeling" are natures warm
ings that something Is wrong In the
digestive apparatus. At such times
Green's August Flower will quickly
correct the difficulty and establish a
normal condition. At all druggists or
dealers, 2Sc and 7Sc bottles.
| Green's |
August Flower
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
C0MPL ET|NC PLANS FOR STATE
CONVENTION Of POSTAL CLERKS

trip through tho pike section to Elm
Grove and return by different route.
a glimpse of he industrial; section, the
Island and Wheeling's impressive
water front will feature the days en-
jDvmcnr. Other amuscments will nc
provided and Tho days program will
conclude with a banquet al the Hotel
Windsor. al which the visitors will be
honored. Most Of the clerks and car
riers of the local office are expected
10 attend this affair Addresses will
be made by National President Rog-
ers. Postmaster Irwin, Secretary
Ketchum of the Commercial 'asSoCia>
rion and others. CongressmCn Nicely.
Cooper and Woodward have promised
20 attend if they arr a6lr 10 get away
from Washington.
Many important matters will be
considered at the business session.
which conv"nes in the federal court
room Al 10 a. nj. After the Invocation
and address of welcome" by Mayor
Kirk and Postmaster Irwin. attention
will be given The many new problems
confronting postal workers in the
present revolutionary state of Ameri-
can affairs.
The failure OF congress 10 raise the
maximum salary law has resulted in
Il large number OF experienced clubs
leaving the service to engage in moro
remunrrativ" employment in private
life. This tends 10 lessen the eili-
cheney of the service and resolutions
will he passed asking congress 10 rem
edy this state Of affairs. An equitable
retirement law. a Reconsideration bill
and extension Of the civil service will
be urged and many suggestions for the
improvement Of the service offered.
Last years convention was held at
Huntington and this years meeting
was secured for Wheeling only after
strong fight with Charleston. That
city will no doubt prove strong con-
tender for next years convention.
You must forgive your enemies. VIII
lie
| do. ma. after I've licked thctil.-Dc-
truit Free Press.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
AETNA BRIDGE
INF MOVEMENTS
DECIDED UPON
PIER RElNFORCEMENTS, A NEW
FLOOR AND NEW TOLL
HOUSE ARE PLANNED.
Traction Company Expects to Make
Big Improvements Without
Interrupting Travel.

Plans arc almost completes for cx-
icnsivc repairs TO The Aetnarill"
bridge. it, WAS learned last evening.
and the work will be started al an
early date.
The task means the reconstruction
Of good portions Of the bridge. The
abutmcnt pier al the Island end OF
The bridge has broken and Is Sradu'
ally giving way toward the back river.
This will ncceSsitate Il big piece OF
concrete construction work 10 rem
force tho pier. Steel beams and heavy
ties will be used 10 construct new
support for The floor OF the bridge ana
new floors and sidewalk will be laid.
New rails for the street car tracks
over the bridge Will be provided, it is
said.
The. toll house, which now stands
at the Island end OF the bridge. where
the Toll takers in winter must step
out on IN icy grade to collect tolls
from automobiles and wagons and
where there is danger Of vehicles
backing down against any vehicle be-
hind. in case they hake 10 make a
STOP, probably will be torn down. \
new Toll house will be constructed
nearer the Aetnavilin end Of The
bridge. in the space between the TWO
spans.
W. r. Atwood, general manager Of
the Wheeling Traction system, which
controls the bridge, is planning to
have the work done in such manner
that traffic will no, be tied up while
tic repairs are being made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
WEST VIRGINIA BRANCH HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING HERE
DECORATION DAY.
National President Rogers and Three
Congressman Deliver Addresses
-important Business.

Arrangements ar. being perfected
By the members of Wheeling branch
No. 6l1. United National Association
OF postoffice Clubs. for the entertain
ment of tho stale convention OF the
organization in ihis city on Derora-
ZION day. Wednesday. May -. Dele
gates ar. expected from all the lar
ger cities and many Of The smaller
towns will also be represented. The
state organizations is young in years
but is very strong considering the
small number OF cities Of size to draw
from.
The meeting will probably be fea-
iured by the presence Of National
President Frank T. Rogers of Chicago.
who has given his promise to attend
If possible. Mr.. Rogers has been at
the head OF the organization for ten
wears and has been instrumental in
it's growth from Il very small. SrruX-
Cling affair TO its present membership
of 30 QUO. II is not affiliated with any
other organization and works in har
mony with the department at Wash
inSton in improving the service and
uplifting the working conditions OF
the country's great body OF postal
workers.
The program Of amusnme7lts has
been mapped out for the entertain
ment OF the visitors. An automobile
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
LUTHER BLANEY IS
INSPECTOR GENERAL
| High Wheeling Mason Succeeds Late
Or. John w. Morris-T. S. Meek
Secretary Of Scottish Bite.

.\t an informal dinner Al the llolr:
Windsor Saturday evening. Al which
prominent Scottish Rite Masons OF
! Wheeling and other paris OF West
Virginia were present. announcement
WAS made that Luther ". Blayncy.
lhiIIy.thfrd degree. Of This city, had
bern commissioned as inspector gen
eral uf the Masonic bodies for West
Virginia. II" succeeds the late Dr.
John ". Morris. Ihirty-thirrl degree.
Mr.. Blayn"y'S commission TO this
high position arrived during his pres
cncp AT III" Knights Templar grand
lconclayr III MartinSburg. where he
completed term as grand eminent
commander Of the Tomplars. The for
| NAL presentation of The commission
was made Saturday evening by Hon.
Charles f.. CarriGan. thiriy-thrd de.
gree Hon. grand master Of the West
! Virginia Grand Lodge Of Masons.
Mr. Blaynry for nine years past has
been secretary OF the Scottish Rllr
bodies of Wheeling. tn succeed Mr..
Blayn"y as secretary Of The Scottish
Rite bodies the honor fell Ia Thomas
IS. Meek. Ihirty-third degree. who will
complete the UneNpirnd term.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
RETURN TO WORK
CONTRACT IS ENDED
Is the Gist Of Wheeling Steel & Iron
Company Attitude Toward Its
Striking Openers.

THE openers employed al the York
vile plan, went out on strike in viola.
lion OF our contract with Tho Anal
gamaled association. We have noti-
fed the association that Tie men mus,
20 back 10 work or their contract
with US Is at An end We expect to
know today IL the association openers
intend To go back Ia work under their
contract"
This was the GiSt Of statement
issued last evening by an official nj
the Wheeling Steel y Iron company
whose Torkvilln planr has been ii"d
up the past few days by thr strike nj
the openers.
At the same time. denial WAS made
OF d statement published in Sunday
morning paper tn linz effect that tho
Wheeling Steel d Iron company had
offered III" striking openers IN in
crease OF ten per cent in wages.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
TROUBLE ENTIRELY OlSAP-
PFARE0

Fathers and mothers worry over 4
child with chronic cough. Knudt
Lee, NannaSka. Mimi. writes: For
several years my daughter had a bad
chronic cough Every time she caught
little cold it aggravated the trouble.
We tried many medicines. but not I'M.
iii VIC tried Foley's Honey and Tar did
anything produce any great relief. In
Il few lays the trouble entirely dis.
appeared and has never returned.'
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds. whooping cough. For sale by
Coleman & Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
SYR|ANS RAISE FLAG

Parade and Patriotic Program at City
Hall Lawn Prece Ceremony.
TO show their loyalty to the govern
ment OF the United States the Syrian
colony held a hag-rasing yesterday az
ternoon at 1929 Market street. Early
in the afternoon a parade was formed,
headed by the cathedral high school
drum corps, and marched 10 the city
hall square. where Il patriotic program.
was carried Mayor II. l.. Kirk deliV.
cred a brief address. Several hundred
citizens witnessed the Aag-raising GER
cmony. ::
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
MAY DAY FESTIVAL.

Twelve hundred and S"vsuI y-iiyn chill
dr"u OF IN" grades ~ Wheeling plhlic
schools Will participate" in IL MAJ day
festival planned for this week. The rIu-
gram has been ANNOUNCED and contains
A number of clever and beautiful n'ir-
hnrS. 1t will il" given Tuesday. Wc'lEcs-
day. Thursday and Friday evenings in
The high school auditorium.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
CARRIED TOO MUCH.

Louis Huey WAS arrested Saturday
by Prohibition Officer Bert T. Phillips
while carrying Il basket of beer and
seven pints of whisky. He was Gr-
raigned before Squire Il. &, Hobbs.
fined $lU0 and sent 10 jail Tor Sixty
days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

TIN, I'nI"d States civil S"rti"c "ih
uISsImn aunnlin."S thu following mann"
examinations - -" held IN The near ~
iur". Necessary information ana hpih-
cations forms may H. secured from me
secretary at til" examining hvhr" a.
Ih. local pnS;uiiir". ~,
FIRST erndc. "r clerical May -:
.l,.nlnr typewriter. May -; !sAh"ral"iH
aud IN riamt pathology. June t: Assistant
luth;l"Sist III >uIar-hr"t lnv"itl gator
.Iun" =: Investigator III "hT'u""H''h
tnIHlCl jun. =: Assistant III "ar"houSc
~, c:,iS arionA tmnlrI. .lun+ b: Subin-
sprrtur. A"ronautIral Engines tmai")'
Jun" -: Pathological advisor III cotton.
truck and fora Ec-cror diseases imalc1'
Jun" =: M"rhanican.. qualified as lnstru-
non, maker tmaIeI June IL: Assistant
>hrr SUPERINTENDENT tool designer. ctc.l
lmalrI. June L.; Hull craftsman (male(,
June ).
Applications for the following named
examinations will he received by the
commission at any time: Mechanical
craftsman tnaIrl. ordnance department
n. large: Supernt nndent OF high eXplo-
.iyr and acid plant tmale): Junior chcm-
list: Superintendent Of material tmale).
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
MOTION PICTURE
OPPORTUNITY

Good Eaces-New Types-Wa nted.

The Bon Vain Photo T'lay TO. can MS"
selected number Of nnn-prnfrSSi"iIaI
male and female applicants who are ser
jnus Of fitting themselves for she pro
rcSSion, if talented. when qualified Will
be given parts in studio productions
If Interested call between Il and { H..
IN, any day. or write.
BON VAIN PHOTO rI.AY co.
my-lS-i l"l-l"4 McI.laim Rldr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
NEW SCOUT COMP ANY
Organized Big Mass Meeting Of To-
Cal Boys Last Night in ISL
and Christian Church.

\ new BOY Scout organization. 10 DO
known a1 the Island Christian church
boys. WAS organized 1T a mass meet
ing hclh in the Island Christian church
Yesterday afternoon. The boys OF me
Junior Mechanics and the THOMSON NJ.
T.. church assisted in the Organization
RrY. +. H. lihdla. Of "War"ood was
in" principal speaker.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
DRINKS ARE JAILED.

Mike Poiski and Mike FlIsch. ar
rested at the Baltimore & ONO pas
Srngcr station yesterday afternoon on
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21

charges of intoxication, were taken to
iail and locked up to await hearing
before Squire ". P. Wickham this
evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
Evils of Consultation.

Those who arc habiIually. troubled
with constipation and who permit
their bow els 10 80 NO ur three days
without iii operation have little relish
for their food. Thrir stnmaCha be.
come disordrrCd, they have piles and
kidney diseases. No one can reason
ably hope for good health unless his
bowels move once Il day. II they do
not move naturally they should BE-
helped. and Tor this purpose You vii!
find M better medicine than tham-
brraln'S Tablets. Obtainabi. every
N,h 81
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21

be securing kaHser IN Din
Stockings $1OO Or the Mcdaa! Or the ohan Graduates ana E
of well BUSINESS
goodness Of these stockings Black Wh nus
mustard Palm Beach, champagne o rose
apricot PURPLE green. Nile. emerald all the g7 navy
lhat we
silk Stocking the city with quality Hosiery at o
price is NV aScIrt
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-21
Women'S Silk Hosiery
Eight !
Famous
Brands

ONYX. Phoenix. Gordon,
M.-F.-thc great "ctctte
brands in women S Silk
ties. we assure You, and
three or four years ago.
with Isle sole and garter
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-04

80 st Rose ST., Montreal. April 18th.
:" For over two years was sick and
miserable. / suffered from constant
Heddaehcs, and lad Ralbiidfion IF the
Heart so badly that feared would die.
There seemed to be 4 lump in my
stomach and the Constipation was
dreadful. | suffered from Pam IN tie
BdCk and kidney Disease.
Twas treated by a physician for year
and a half and he did me no good at all.
tried " Fruit-a-tiycs as a last resort
After using three boxes, l was greatly
zUbtopcd and twelve boxes made me-
well. Now can worl, all day and there
are no Headaches, no Palpitation, no
Heart Trouble, no Constipation, no
Pain or Kidney Trouble and IJtek ike
aNSso6ciHg and II was 'Fruit-a-tives"
that gave me back my health".
MADAM ARTHUR LAPLANTE.
zoe. box, 6 for $50, trial size, 25c.
1T all dealers or seat postpaid 10y Fruit
a-tlyes Limited, ogdcusburg, New York.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-04
TOWNSHEND.

Harold Franklin is driving an Ov
erland ear which he recently bought.
Mrs H. +. Dutton of Gainesville, Fla,
came last week to her summer home in
Harmonyville.
Charles Austin and daughter, Mrs.
Guy Austin of Saxtons River, who with
her two children had been visiting here,
started Thursday to New York for q
visit with relatives.
John Dale of Springfield, Mass, who
with two friends is visiting his moth
er, Mrs II. Y. Dale at their summer
home here, has been drawn to serve
in the United States army.
The mercury rose still higher Wednes-
day than the previous days, being re-
lported at 80 and even over 100 in the
shade in the village streets Rain is
needed badly in most gardens.
| At the union open air service Sunday
Rev +. H. Bosworth spoke in contin-
uation Of some of the thoughts brought
ont in the addresses of the previous
Sunday. \ pleasing duet was given by
Miss Margaret Mills, soprano, and N
Park Osgood, tenor, entitled Drifting
\ large congregation was present.
The Red Cross sewing meeting was
held under the shade trees on the park
instead of the town hall Wednesday
lowing to the intense heat and the fact
that the date fell on the regular meet
ling Of another women S society only +;
small number were present. The
thought that the boys in khaki haC
Icven worse weather conditions to en-
dure proved a spur to tagging energy
and considerable work was accom-
plished.
The regular meeting of the Dorca
Iguild was held in the Congregations
vestry Wednesday afternoon. Article
were finished and plans were made 70
the annual fair on the village park Aug
n. The general committee for the ia
includes Mrs G. B. Whitney, Mrs. {. {
Robinson Mrs r. l.. Fitch. The sal
Of aprons, lee cream, etc, will begi
D at / clock and lawn party will b
held on the park in the evening wit
= entertainments
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-04
EAST DUMMERSTON.

The Camp Fire girls met with Miss
Ruby Wilder Tuesday
Miss Gladys Mack Of Brattleboro was
a guest Monday OF Miss Edith Walker
Nrs. Willard Tower l. being cared for
in the home of Mrs Ada Hall in Brattlc
boro.
Mrs Robert f. Walker and daughter
Doris. OF Springfield Mass, were week
end guests ut the Walker farm,
Mrs j. f. johnson and daughter, Mar
garet, of South Vernon came Tuesday for
a visit with Mr. and Mrs II. t. Spauld-
ing.
G. n. Kelley, Miss Mary KiIey Of
Dorchester, Mass, and Miss katherine
Dempsey of RoXbury, Mass, spent Tues
day in Greenfield.
Miss Louise Reed, who had been q
guest at Log Cabin farm six weeks. went
to Greenfield Tuesday to visit her niece
Mrs. NJ. J. Benjamin.
There viii be a dance in Grange hal
| Tuesday evening, Aug. 4 Supper will be
served. Lyman S orchestra Of lIinsdale
| n. H., will furnish music.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-04
HINSDALE. N. H.
Miss Agnes Detour Married.

4 marriage of interest to Iiinsdale
people occurred July u in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, when Miss Agnes G. De
'lour became the wife of G. Frank
Burtch of that city.
Mrs. Burtch is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Detour of this town and
was very popular during her stay here
She attended the public schools and
was in the high school class Of 1901.
She then attended a business college in
Springfield, Mass. After spending a
short time in commercial work she en-
tered the Mclean hospital in Waverlv
Mass, for course of training in nurs-
ing, a work in which She has become
VERY efficient and successful. She served
III Bellevue hospital IN New York city
and the Massachusetts General hospital
in Boston, receiving diplomas from al
three hospitals. She ranked high il
civil service examinations and received
an appointment III a government hos
| pifal at Colon, Panama, where She re
manned two years. For the past YEA
her work has been in Great Falls, Mon
| tana.
Mr.. Bnrtch is a graduate Of the Su
| perior, Wis, normal school and afte
/ teaching aevcral years entered the en-
rloyment of the Interstate Oil Co., O
which he is now sales manager