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The midland journal., 1917-01-19
DEAD-HEAD WAS OF SOME USE
He Always Paid Many Times Over for
Favor Received From
Railroads.

Dead-head! They called him a
i"dead-head," the writer, whom the gen.
eral passenger agent used to be prlvl-
legged to invite to go over his line and
tell his story, And as courtesy 5egets
courtesy, SO in the days gone by, be-
fore free transportation was made an
offense before the law, brilliant writ
,ers, literary men and women, enjoying
the privilege and esteeming it as such,
put some of the best brains in what
they wrote. They were not writng
for pay. Some couldn't. be hired. They
were guests of the railways, honored
and entertained as such and their souls
were in their stories. Had 1t been
for filthy lucre it would have been the
job of an unknown. They made 1t the
inspiration of an artist. The stories
they wrote, money could not buy. The
best and most inspiring descriptions OF
our great natural wonders-YOs Osemite,
Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Mag
ara falls, the White mountains and the
Rockies, were written by the so-colled
"dead-heads" of the past. The stories
they wrote are a part of our history.
They were little classics. Nothing has
eQualed them since and nothing will
| rival them in the future. So much
must be said for the dead-head OF
days gone by.-Leslie's.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
HAIR MEANS
DANDRuFF IS ACTIVE
Save Your +iair! Get IS Cent 8otela
ct Danderine Right Now-Atso
Stops itching Scalp.

Thin. brittle, colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence Of neglected
scalp; of ,dandruff-that awful scNre.
There is nothing SO destructive to
the hair as dandruff. It robs the hair
of it's luster, its strength and its very
life; eventually producing feverish.
ness and itching Of the scalp, which
IL not remedied causes the hair roots
to shrink, loosen and die-then the
hair falls out fast. A little Danderine
tonight-now-any time-will surely
save your hair.
Get a Is cent bottle of Knowlton's
Danderine from any store, and after
the first application your hair viii
take ON that life, luster and luxuriance
which Is so beautiful 1t will become
wavy and fluffy and have the appear.
ance of abundance; an incompatible
gloss and softness, but what will
please you most will be after just q
few weeks use, when you will actual.
ly see a lot OF fine, downy hair-new
hair-growing all over the scalp. ADV.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
WORK AMONG THE FLOWERS

If cactus appears diseased, cut
away all the branches and parts that
do not seem wholesome. Withhold wa
ter for time and pinch off the top
Of the stalks to make side branches
grow.
Seeds of asparagus sprengeri, which
ripen at this season, should be Sown
as soon as they mature. They germi-
nate quickly and soon make satisfac-
tory foliage-plants.
If not attended to before now, take
cuttings of hardy shrubs, vines and
grape and set out in the garden in
well-prepared soil in the spring.
If you are short Of window plants
experiment with the chrysanthemum.
Put the new shoots of the half-h hardy
sort in fine, rich soil; place i'm a sun
ny window and see if You cannot have
them in bloom in a couple of months.
The heliotrOpe is impatient of a
small pot, and should be shifted to a
size larger as soon as it's fine roots
cover the outside Of the ball of earth.
So dense are it's roots that it is often
necessary to run a fine skewer about
the base Of the plant several times to
allow the water to penetrate to the
heart of the roots. See that these
holes are kept open.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
TEACHING THE CHILDREN
ea ABOUT FLOWERS
BY 1. M. BENNINGTON.

One Of the things that wise old folk
Of many generations have repeated is
that if child he taught until it is
twelve years of age it doesn't make
much difference who has the subse-
quent handling, the direction of the
mind will be fixed and the career
pointed. This truth is shown in no
way better than in the development of
love for flowers and for the garden.
Country folk imagine that children
In the big cities have no trees, no
grass and no flowers. Quite the re-
verse, They have the benefit of see
ing the best development that is made
by the leading culturists of the world.
They are now being taught the value
of flowers The time was when a
child could not be trusted alone in a
city park where flowers were exhib-
tied. They pulled the plants and they
despoiled the gardens. No vandal
ever hit a place with heavier hand
than the average city child struck a
park flower bed. The fear of the po-
lice did not deter them. They had no
particular thought for the reprOof of
their parents.
Now the people who study parks and
flowers have gone to studying children,
and strangely enough, they have dis
covered that children are rational hui
man beings thoroughly susceptible of
being taught the value of flowers and
the care that is required to produce
and keep them. In many Of the big
flower plots the little fellows are be-
ing regularly taken and told all about
the way that flowers thrive. They are
being taught botany as Kindergarten
study--not in the dry terms of the ex-
pert, but in the plain, interesting way
OF the amateur. They are learning
how seeds are planted, how bulbs
come from the queer land of the dykes
and all of the other secrets.
The truism that the greatest and
most valuable crop in the world is
the crop of children is impressing it
self in the pursuit of this hitherto neg
1ected branch of garden work. When
a child begins to get interested in the
study of flowers, made pleasing by
the avoidance of dry detail, there is
no end to the possibility of pleasure
that can be derived from it. The in
struction affords the grown-ups a SIM
pie way to enjoy the society of the
young, which is the best tonic that
age ever had. More gray hairs can be
lodged and more wrinkles ironed out
by associating with children than by
the application of any known cure.
Once this is fully realized, the value
of taking up the flower study with
children will make an appeal to many,
many older persons who now seek a
book and corner when they might
be finding renewed youth with the
tots.
Tell the children things that will in
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

terest them. Point out how the bees,
working away for hard-hearted queen
who lives in cone-shaped palace, run
from flower to flower seeking to coll
lect the tribute of sweets for the re-
lentless task-mistress Of the hive. Tell
them how these little bees, without
knowing it, are carrying from one fra
grant blossom to another the germ
of life that makes possible the repro
duction of the flower and keeps alive
the beauty and the joy of having the
plant.
That study ought to appeal to a ma
ture mind; it certainly does to the
mind of a child. The truth has but
recently been discovered among the
city children. The result of the instruc-
ton has been that many little shaw
ers are taking tender care of the
things they once sought to destroy,
and spirit is being developed that
speaks well for the future of floricul-
ture.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
'sROUG 3. slsssst. Sss;s nIs .s "a e
W. N. ID, BALTIMORE. No. s--ls1z.
The New Method
lpY .. W. BowER, u. D.)

Backache OF any kind is often caused
by kidney disorder, which means that
the kidneys are not working properly
Poisonous matter and uric acid accumu'
late within the body in great abundance
over working the sick kidneys, hence
congestion Of blood causes backache
= the same manner as similar con-
tson in the head causes headache.
become nervous. despondent, sick,
Prish, irritable. have spots appearing
Ire the eyes, bags under the lids, and
ambition to do things.
he latest and most effective means
overcoming this trouble, is to eat spar.
Ely of meat, drink plenty water be
Eeen meals and take single AnuriC
ablet before each meal for a while.
Simply ask your favorite druggist fol-
Anuric. II you have lumDago, rheuma-
Atism. gout, dropsy, begin Immediately
kth this novel treatment
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
No Precaution Neglected.

The little son of a clergyman recent
ly appeared at breakfast with distinct
evidences of hastily made toilet.
''Why, Edmund" his mother remon-
strated, II believe you forgot to brush
your hair!"
II was in such a hurry to get to
school," he explained.
II hope you didn't forget to say
your prayers?" she asked anxiOusly.
mo, sirree!" was the emphatic as
surance; 'that's one thing l never for
get. Safety first t!"-Harper's Maga-
zine.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
THE ANEMONE AND NARcIssl

Anemone should be planted six roots
to the six-inch pot, and the roots ought
to be covered with an inch of soil. The
pots are to be kept in cool cellar un-
til the late winter or until early in the
spring, when they are to be planted
In warm window to flower.
They may be planted in the open
ground, but in this event they must
have good covering of leaves or
straw.
Narcissi will do well in bowls of
pebbles and water, or they may be cul-
tured in pots of earth or fiber dishes.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
DON'T Be Envious.

Crush all envy out of your heart
The envlous person is in pain upon
all occasions which Ought to- give
him pleasure. The relish of hSs Hffs
is past, and the objects which aCtt
minister the highest satisfaction to-
those who are exempt from this pas
sion give the quickest 'pangs to, per-
sons who are subject to it. All thse
perfections of their fellow creatures
are odious. Don't be envious.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
Waste of Energy.

Clarence announced his coming by a
series of howls. "Oh, my finger, my
finger!" he said.
"PoOr little finger" mother cooed.
How did you hurt it?"
"With the hammer"
"When?"
"a long time ago." Clarence sobbed.
"But l didn't hear you cry"
II didn't cry then; thought you
were out" said Clarence.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
A Trial viii convInee Anyonss

Thousands of people have testi6eA
that the mild and immediate effect e
Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver an&
bladder remedy, is soon realized and thae
it stands the highest for its remarkaese
results in the most distressing cases.
Symptoms Of Kidney Trouble
Swamp Root is not recommended fsa
everything but if you suffer from annoy
ing bladder troubles, frequently passiRE
water night and day, smarting or irritar
ton in passing, brick-dust or sedimenk.
headache, backache, lame back, dizzsr
ness, poor digestion, sleeplessness, nerve-
BUSINESS, heart disturbance due to bad
kidney trouble, skin eruptions from, bad
blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, lumbagos-
bloating, irritability, worn-out feeling.
lack of ambition, may be loss OF flesh oer
sallow complexion, kidney trouble IN He3
worst form may be stealing upon you.
swamp-Root ls Pleasant 70 Take.
If you are already convinced thaE
Swamp Root is what you need, you cam
purchase the regular fifty-cent and ONE
dollar size bottles at all drug stores
nple size bottle of Swamp Root by eneloAn&
on. N, Y. This gives you the opportunity
dicine. They will also send you hook OF
the thousands of grateful letters Teceive@
Swamp Root to be Just the remedy needed
e value and success of Swamp Root are 30
send for a sample size bottle. Address DEs..
writing be sure and mention this paper.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
Truthful Excuse.

"The sheriff caught his young assist
ant writing love letters in business
hours today"
"What did the young fellow say
when he was taxed with doing so?"
"Said he was not shirking his duty
as they were all writs of attachment"
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
A Concession.

"After looking at the postal stamps
of other countries have come to the
conclusion that you can't beat ours"
Maybe not, but all the same, it gets
lots of lickings."
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
MOTHERS JOY SALM

for Colds, Group, Pneumonia andl
Asthma GOOSE GREASE LINIMENTg
for Neuralgia, Rheumatism and
Sprains. For sale by all Druggists
GOOSE GREASE COMPANY, MER'Sn,.
Greensboro, N. C.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
Wrnnn Place.

81 see where some scientist is gO~~-
ing to the Canary islands to study th@ ;
psychology of the ape"
"Well this is the first time ever
knew the ape was a singing bird"
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
Could Il Be Pleasant2

Redd-I hear your brother spent the
autumn in his airplane.
Greene-Yes, he did.
swell, hope he had pleasant fall"
-YOnkers Statesman.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

The atmosphere Of the home i'm
which the wife puts on more airs than
the husband can afford is never what
it should be.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

Good health depends upon good digesA
ton. Safeguard your digestion and yOD
safeguard your health. Wright's INDIAN
Vegetable Pills provide the safeguard. A.
medicine as we'll as purgative. Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
11omen Of
t1liddleAge.
Many distressing Ailments experienced
by them are Alleviated by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Here is Proof by Women who Know

Lowell, Mass.-"For the last three years have
been troubled with the Change OF Life and the bad
feelings common at that time. was in very ner;
vous condition, with headaches and pain q. good
deal Of the time SO was lift to do my work A
friend asked me to try Lydia E: Pinkham's Vegeta-
be Compound, which did, and it has helped me IN
every way. am not nearly SO nervous O n no head
Vegetable Compound is the best remedy any sick
woman can take."-Mrs. MARGARET QUINN, Rear
259 Worthen St., Lowell, Mass.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

London has 7S,5OO miles of telephone
and telegraph wires.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

robust by the TDiscovery." They like
it too.
In recovering from HGrippe," or in con-
valescence from pneumonia, fevers, or
other wasting diseases, it speedily and
surely inyigorates and builds up the
storative tonic, it sets at work all the
processes of digestion and nutrition.
rouses every organ into natural action
and brings back health and strength.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
constipation. Constipation is the cause
of many diseases. Cure the cause and
you cure the disease Easy to take -
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

Russian women predominate among
foreign-born students Of their sex i'm.
Paris.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
THOUSANDS have KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT

Weak and unhealthy kidneys cause %
much sickness and suffering and whel
through neglect or other causes. kidney
trouble is permitted 60 continue. serious
results may be expected.
Your other ORGANS may need attention 60
but your kidneys should have attention
Hrst because their work is most important
II you feel that your kidneys are th'
cause Of your sickness or run down con
dition commence taking DR.. Kilmer'
Swamp-Root. the Great kidney. liver snt
bladder remedy, because If it proves to b
the remedy you need and your kidney
begin to improve they will help all tn
Sther ORGANS TO health. e
Prevaleney Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalenc!
Of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are among the most common dis
eases that prevail, they are almost tn
last recognized by patients, zOho NsnGa!
content tAemseives aVifh doetoring til
Effects, while the original disease cor
stantly undermines the system.
SPECIAL N0TE-You may obtain s
ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
to prove the remarkable merit of this N
valuable information, containing many O
from men and women who say they foun
IN kidney, liver and bladder troubles. l
well known that our readers are advised
Kllmer & Co., Binghamton. n. Y. When
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
LOSS OF POWER

Dallas. Tex, has 149 buildings de-
voted to the automobile industry.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

Governor Capper of Kansas says
women excel men in their interest in
politics.
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
SiiiIIjiLGIIIIl1KIlI

North Haven ConnaWhen As had the Change Of Life
which trouble all have At first it didn't bother me
hut after while got bearing pains. called doctors who
told things but they did not cure my pains one
kham Vegetable Compound and sanave Wash2' Well % gDs
feel myself regainng my health also used Lydia Pnkhas
Sanatve has done great deal OF good ANY one
coming house from female troubles or Change
life tell them to Pnkham remedies There about 20
who think the world OF FLORENCE AsEAAs
Box 1917, North Haven, Conn.
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice
successful in relieving wonaans
suffering as Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and writing
Lynn Mass Such letters are received
and only and held in strict condolences
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

md vital force fol-
low loss of flesh, or
emaciation. These
come from impov-
erished blood. DR..
Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery
enriches the blood,
stops the waste OF
strength and tis-
sue, and builds up
healthy flesh
Thin, pale, puny
and ScrofuIouS
The midland journal., 1917-01-19
You are Invited to Write for Free Advice.
Favored bv Circumstances.

Wonderful time that aviator
madei" .,&,
"Yes," replied Mr.. Chuggins. "But
think of the advantage she had. Not a
traffic policeman on the entire route"
The midland journal., 1917-01-19

Contrary Methods.
"How are you going to learn to drive
your motor carr"
81 am going TO employ a coach"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-22
THE POTATO COMES BACK.
Huge Crop of Tubcrs Restores Amcri-
can Dict to Its Old Basis.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE huge
potato crop which the federal fore
cast indicates will be produced in
the United States this year means
that this important food staple will
be cheaper, and makes it possible,
says the United States Department OF
Agriculture, for American familie9
that had to cut down on potato con-
sumption because of high prices 70
restore the tuber to prominent
place on their bill of fare.
The department forecast. based or
reliable estimates from all parts OF
the country, places the total potato
yield at more than 467 million bush
els as compared with 2S5 million in
1915 and $50 million in 1915. Po-
tatoes of the current season are al
ready in the market in large quanti-
ties and, since the early harvested
tubers can not he kept easily, should
be eaten more abundantly now i:
spOilage is to be avoided.
Next to the breadstuffs, potatoes
are the most important food crop OF
the western nations, the department
points out. The. are all the more
important now that the worlds wheat
supply is short since they furnisl.
starch, the principal food element
contributed by bread. and so may be
substituted in part for bread.
1t is no hardship to Americans.
says the department, to eat freely OF
potatoes; rather it has been a hard
ship to them during the past half
wear to foresO somewhat the use OF
this common food.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-22
DRAFTING ALIENS CONSIDERED.
State Department Taking up That
Point.

Washington, Aug. 17.--In replying
to letter from Senator Weeks urg-
ing that aliens be drafted for mill
tary service, President Wilson said
the matter of diplomatic action 70
clear the way for such a step "is al
ready interesting the department of
State, and / have no doubt will bo
pressed as fast as circumstances pec-
nit"
referring to a suggestion by the
senator that men with families. ex-
cept those who have married to cs-
cape draft, should be exmpted, :he
president said he had reason to be-
lieve the point was very much in
the mind at any rate of most of the
drafting boards but would take pleas
ure in calling the attention of the
war department to it again"
Prompt action by exemption appeal
boards was urged today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder in a tcle-
gram to the governors declaring de-
lays would mean that men with en-
emption claims undecided would eS-
cape the September ) call to the
colors at the expense of those who
have waived exemption. Every dis
trict must furnish so per cent. Of its
Quota on the first call, and unless the
claims Of all belonging to this con-
tingent have been decided. men f'ir-
ther down the line making no claims
will have to be moved up into the
vacancies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-22

Washington, Aug. 1s.-'Thcre 1.
no food which exactly takes the
place OF the potato when one is &C.
customed to It." says a statement is
sued by the United States Depart
msnt Of Agriculture. urging an In.
creased consumption OF this vegetable
now that the markets OF the country
are well supplied. 1T has come to
be such part OF our dinner that VIC
miss II when It is not served. Be-
sides. any leftover potato can be
used In many worry palatabic ways for
breakfast or supper. and this is a
convenience from tho housekcpers
standpoint. since II helps her to
make palatable meals. Not only Is
IL useful from the case with which
u can be prepared and the number of
paiatable ways In which Il can be
served. but II In very important for
the food material II supplies. 1t Is
one Of the most wholesome sources
OF starch and is also fairly rich In
the mineral matter which the body
needs. OF the mineral salts one
must not overlook the Importance OF
tho mild alkaline salts Il contains, be-
cause these are greatly needed by
the body to countcrbaiance the acid
salts which meats and eggs produce
when assimilated. In this we have
a justification OF the use Of potatoes
In the diet In liberal quantities and
Of our common custom Of serving
them with meats. When the price
permits. potatoes should. by all
means. be made a part of the diet"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-08-22
CANADIANS HOLD HARD WON
HILL.
Enemy Advances With Determination.
but Runs for Cover From Ma
chine Gun Fire.

Canadian Headquarters in France
Aug. 10 (By the Canadian Press
Limited) The ficrcest engagement
on the Canadian front since the be-
ginning of the war is gradually COM
ing to a triumphant end by the en-
hautiOn Of the enemy. Since the cap
ture of Hill 70 and St. Laurent on
"Wednesday morning the Canadians
defending their newly won positions
most without cessation to meet the
cOunterattacks. The leaders of the
German troops are utterly regardless
of the lives of their men and as soon
as one division has spent itself in a
frantic and futile effort to recover
the lost ground, another is sent for
ward to the sacrifice.
The Fortieth Division was cut to
pieces in yesterdays attacks and dur
ing the night a new division. the
Twentieth was brought up. Passing
through their own lines without
stopping these troops attacked at $50
o'clock Saturday morning on the Bois
sugo. north of Hill 20. The attack
was accompanied by a projection of
enemy liquid fire and gas. Our artil
lery turned an effective barrage upon
ho io1>
losses but they continued to advance
with the utmost determination. At a
close distance Of only 20 yards from
our lines the machine guns were
turned upon the attacking Germans
and they broke and ran for cover.
South Of st. Laurent the enem!
penetrated our line trenches but were
driven out again as the res ult Of .;
cOunterattack. In these desperate
struggles there has been much use
of the rifle. bayonet and bomb. The
prisoners now number more than
100.
One of the most heroic deeds put
on record in the Canadian corps since
the war began is that Of a runner OF
Colonel Ormonder's Alberta Battal-
ion. The company to which he was
attached was hotly engaged near the
chalk pits and he was given mes
sage to take back TO the battalion
headquarters over ground on which
shells were falling continuously.
He had not gone far when he
lw,s seen to fall and another runner
lwfs at once sent out with a dupli-
tate of the message. The second mes
SINGER was killed midway on his
jolmey but two hours aftcrward, tho
firh one arrived at the battalion head
quarers with his left arm blown off
nea' he shoulder.
HIS terrible wound had been
'rouahy dressed in the field and the
mesAger, far spent from loss os
blood had then staggered on to do
his dat. He was removed in a dy-
ing conition but he carried his mes
sage tots destination.