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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
GREAT FOR ECZEMA
AND OLD SORES
/ Guarantee My Ointment, Says Peter
son. stopa itching Instantly.

sIf YOU are responsible fof the health Of
your family" says Peterson. II want you
TO get a large 80 ceat box Of Peterson's
Ointment today. 4,
Remember, / stand back Of every box.
Every druggist guarantees to refund the
doesn't do all I claim.
II guarantee it for eczema, old sores,
running sores, salt rheum, ulcers, sore
nipples. broken breasts, itching skin, PIN
pies, blackheads, skin diseases. blind,
bleeding and itching piles as well as for
burns, scalds, cuts, bruises and sunburn. /"
81 had 80 running sores on my leg for
II years, was in three different hospitals.
Amputation was advised. Skin grating
was tried. was cured by using pete as y!
gan St., Buffalo, N. Y. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

pieces which may be ir0ned while the
more particular ironing is being done.
The ironing sheet should of course be.
placed over these pieces, then with a.
little extra folding and press or two
they are ready for clothes bars. When
travelling. small boxes or pieces OF
pasteboard VIII keep waists and small
articles from getting runpled. These
may be labeled, saving the opening Of
wrong boxes.
To removed hot-wate ter marks from
japanned tray, try rubbing with a iit-
tie sweet oil. After the marks have al
disappeared, polish the tray with
little dry flour and a soft buster.
Equal parts of ammonia and turpen-
tine will. take paint out of clothing
even If well dried. Saturate the spot
two or three times and then wash IN
soapsuds.
Window shades that have become
cracked may be repainted with an oil
paint, using care to keep them nat.
Dry thoroughly and turn to give the
other side OF the shade q coat. Win
dow shades are going up in price as
the other household articles, SO If we
can renew them by such treatment It
will be an economy.
When cleaning mopboards, protect
the walls from careless spotting with a
large piece of pasteboard. held against
the wall during the process Of clean
ing. In these days Of sugar conserva-
ton, the children will be made happy
with animal crackers, dipped in vari-
GUS colored frostings, or a fondant
may be used. A cheap and effective
mixture for chapped hands is thick
paste made of lard and flour well
mixed and rubbed into the hands at
night. It will be well to wear gloves
to protect the bedding from the fat.
Never throw water on burning oil,
1t only scatters it. Smolder it with
anything nearest at hand, sand, earth,
or even With -four.
A brush and can of paint and var
nish will do wonders in home, to
make things look better and give them
a new lease Of life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Aunty All Upset.

Aunt Elvira rushed into the house,
hystericaI. .I'ye lost my hearing !" she
shouted.
aYou have?" her frightened sister
shouted back. "How do you known
"See that man out there playing
that hand-organ? Well, ! can't hear
single motel" And Aunt Elyira wept
afresh. ~
THAT'S moving-picture photogra-
pher at work !" snapped her sister.
New York Evening Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

/ can take few every month or So
for prevention is better than cure
w. G. MACMILLAN, 1928 N. 39th st.
Pleasant Pellets for stomach, liver
and bowels, are made up OF the May
apple, aloe leaves and jalap. This.
well-known pellet was made up nearly
fifty years ago, by DR.. Pierce. and can
be obtained from almost any apothe-
cary simply ask for DR.. Piercea0
Pleasant Pellets.-Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Reached Limit Of Endurance.

Provoked to an impatience that was
little less than monumental because Of
the ceaseless reports of unimpQrtant
news of the enemy's doings, an Eng
ilish army officer recently could re-
strain himself no longer. 'aThe enemy
is continuing to fortify the coast, sill"
said the subaltern. Il don't care II
they fifty it,r roared the officer; "it'll
make no difference"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add ! OF. Bay
a small box of Barbo Compound,
and x q. of glycerine Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very kafle COST Full directions for max
Ing and mze come m each box of Barbo
Composn1d. It will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It viii not color the scalp, is not
sticky On greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Reason Why.

AREN'T you ashamed Of scowling so,
Willie? Just see what sweet express
sion Tommy Jones is wearing?"
well, he has to wear it. He has
just thrown a rock through the preach
er's window. and he's waiting now to
make the preacher believe it was done
by little boy in blue suit who ran
down the street. Richmond Times
Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

"Once," said the truthful citizen, 4
was in the Klondike when it was SO
cold that my breath froze, and I broke
1t or and threw it away"
Eyes, you scoundrcl," broke in the
deacon, "and I've been looking for you
these twenty years. You threw that
chunk into my eye, and it melted. and
I've had cataract ever SINGER
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

more delicate
than If chopped.
For cold shaw add
thick sour cream,
a little sugar, salt
and a dash Of
vinegar Il the
cream is not too
sour. Sweet cream
and vinegar may
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Inner Requirement..

Mister, have yer got any OF buds
yer don't wantg'
Mo- but I've an old automobile you
may have. :
'sIamks, but got ernough trouble
supplyhn' me own innards widout beg
gin gasoline from door to door
Boston transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
sflII Good.

mo men can act with effect who do
do not act in concert; no men can act
in concert who do not act with conf
dence; no men can act with confidence
who are not bound together by COM
mon opinions. common affections and
common interests. Burke.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Musical.

{ HE said this skirt Of mine was q
perfect symphony
Maybe, but it's not well conducted"
'.What do you mean?"
ut drags.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Whenever You Neeo 1 General Toni.
Take Groves

The Old Stapdard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic l. equally valuable as . Gen.
eral Tonic because Il contains the wei
known tonic properties of QUININE ma
IRON. II acts ON the Liver. Drives oua
Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Build
up the Whole System 90 cents
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Comfort Baby's skin

When red. rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. This means sleep
for baby and rest for mother. For
free samples address. "Cuticura, Dept.
<. Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %. Ointment IS and 50.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Same old Wav.

"When I first knew that millionaire,
he was a boy watering cows and
horses on farm"
@Does the same thing now, except
he is watering stock in Wall street"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Nothina But trouble.

"There is no accession for you to,
envy me- said the prosperous per-
son. Il have as many troubles as
you.'
Il s'pose We have, mister" admftteQ
Dismal Dawson shut the dificulty
with me is that I amt got anything
else"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Mo Use.

Crouch suppose the government
will be taking measures next to make
the hens lay more eggs"
Grin-No; the hens would be firmly
set against it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver.
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
Tor a laxative. three for cathartic. AID.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

0ranulated Eyelids, Sites, Innamed Eyes
relieved over night BY Roman Eye Balsam.
One trial proves its merit. Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
According to Evidence.

Mrs. Bilson (sentimentally)- It's love
that makes the world go round.
Mr.. Bilson Ga lawyer) No wonder it
gets dizzy. sa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Piles Curedfn to "a DAYS
Druggists refund money If PAZo OINTMENT fail,
q cure Itching, Blind, bleeding PTotruding Piles
eir1t application gives relief. t0c. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Unexpected Frahkness.

visitor How many men are study
ing at Lehigh?" Host s16EJOh! Not
half Of then" -Lehigh Burr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

The secret OF success IN life is for
O man or woman to be ready for his
opportunity when It comes. -Disraeti.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Kenge" or Syrup but real old-fashioDe8
dose Of medicine which cleans out Worms
or Tapeworm with single dose. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Shes.I am just crazy about SURF
bathing. He--sA dipsomaniac, thenTf
The Lamb.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

'.Jane, is my wife going outY' Yes
sir" do you know if ann going
with her?''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

a postal card to Garfield Tea Co, Brook
lyn, NJ. x !, asking for . sample win repay
you. ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Necessary.

Riches have wings"
'3rhey need 'em 10 keep.up with the
cost Of living"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

1t doesn't pay to bunko a woman
whose only asset is a gift of CAB.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
Accounting fx,It.

Awhat makes the ~ fellow over
there such crokerT HE told me he
had frog in his throat"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

He that lives upon hope viii die
fasting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Some people are saddest when they
sing and there's a reason why.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
PHILADELPHIA NEWS
\ rhIiadelphIa. ID. Ab0at De- ysax

N"NI - Il - N q $500 - l y = 9 s' ~ I
trouble with / my
back In the region
Of kidneys. ! senk
for 4 supply Of The
A n uric Tablets
After taking them
/ have never felt
the least pain In
my back, or any
where. / keep Q
hnff1a on hand en-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Sloth makes al things difficult, but
Industry all easy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
LonlcaI RefusaI.

Bride This apartment is entirely
too dark for our purpose.
Agent--Why is 1t too dark, madam?
Bride Because we want to do light
housekeeping.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

siomicidaI Lanr w III Rifle Range.
Officer Have you anyone else to
shoot, sergeantyr Sergeant No. sir
I'll shoot myself now. - Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

IN the gane af life good deal de
ponds on a good deal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
SOME GOOD PLAIN DISHES.

Shred cabbage with d sharp knife
cutting it as fine as possible, it will be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
THINGS THAT HELP.

When washing crepe waists they will
keep their freshness II dipped In a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

It's love that makes the postman go
around with a lot of silly letters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25
can,t Be Done,

While substitutes abound
And -some are rather good,
Mankind has never found
A substitute for food.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Every right action and true thought
sets the seal Of Its beauty on person
and face. Ruskin.
The world Is mine oyster which
with sword will opens Shakespeare
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

What we call time enough always
proves little enough.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Important 60 MOtnarss
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
Tor Infants and children, and see that 1t
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

Playwright Stars manager has
promised to give a presentation of that
comedy of mine, but don't know
when it's to come off.
Critic Probably the night after it's
put on.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-01-25

''Come on home, Micky. Don't yer
see de lightnin' r.
Jaw, what does err guy care for
lightnin' wen his COILS t'rown him
down fer a dago?"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-02
crowned Republics

H. G. Wells. the noted English writer. has properly
stirred up the British reaconares especially those of the
1Ansdowne k by roast in the and presentation of
what he the British ''Man Aims" in the He
puts his Main Aims" thus:
I'VE should insist upon Germany becoming free and
nocratc that is to effect If not in form. republic
and upon series of national republics. Polish. Hun
nrian, SerboCroaan Bulgarian, and the like in Eastern
republics it might be in but
ia too much crowned-that should join with
theoe thus berazed powers and with allies and with
TIE neutra in great League of Nations trading freely
with another guaranteeing each other freedom and
maintaining worldwide peace and disarmament and
ign of law for mankind"
&3eing English Mr. Wells has to look out for
8t Is doubtful If America will be interested in producing
fresh crop of heads with their divine rights
even heads mot too much crowned, Mr. Wells puts it,
We American democrats yoked up, in this With
hnldozen monarchs crowned by divine right of birth
direct selection of less devish diplomacy and the
establishment of is certainly not
most cherished aims.
However, we are going to have own reactionares
~ deal with. We not going to follow Mr.. Wells free
trade country into free trade without free fight
But why count chickens before the eggs laid for
them? Germany still to be good at resisting what
We insist upon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-02
British Airnen Are
Worthy Foes ofHun

.h7" drnwied young chap who had
confessed to 20 years. ''CueaH they
won't room forget the reception we
gave 'cm the other night"
what time does this evenings en-.
tcrfhinment start. captain7" asked
another.
The captain. who himself was well
under Is. replied with n laugh:
You'd better be getting on your
furu any time now
ono by one the aviatoru arose.
stretched themselves. yawned and
left tho room.
Look Like Eskimos
When they returned presently they
all looked like Ezkimos In their
heavy furs. IL was impossible TO dis.
tinguish one from another as they
pcered out from behind heavy cog
giles.
We all walked out TO the immense
hangers. The machines had been
brought out upon the field. and about
each one lowered several mechan.
lcians and helpers. all busy with the
final tuning up"
About $50 an orderly called the
captain 10 the telephone.
lie returned on tho run within n
minute.
They're started. boys" he called
out long before he reached US
They're headed toward Dunkirk and
Calais. They'll probably try TO drop
a few bombs on both places before
crossing the chnnnelg'
Without Ceremony
without any further ceremony
each aviator took his place in his
machine: helpers strapped him In.
there was a turning OF propellers.
and instantly a deafcning noise from
the engines.
One after another the machines
took TO the air.
Within an incredibly short time
guns began booming east OF us. the
sounds constantly becoming louder
At the same time the allied nvlntors
could be seen heading in that direc-
ton.
"our aircraft guns are pretty
puNy. pbHefNtu N Heiptf VINO nal
sought shelter with me.
Then followed terrific machine
gun battle. IL seemed az II thou.
sands of bullets were being ex.
changed every minute. Soon the
sounds became fainter and fainter.
and the noise OF the motors died
away.
Foe Driven Back
They're headed for the sea-" said
my companion. Those Germans
will never see Dunkirk or Calais to-
night"
Two hours later every allied flyer
had returned safely.
We all sat down TO midnight
lunch. Much merriment: lots OF
good stories; almost endless nara.
tives OF personal experiences.
at didn't amount to much TO-
night" said George eve outnum.
bered them. and we made them hunt
their holes from the very start. I'll
bet they were glad to get back be-
hind their lines again"
London papers the next day mere.
ly mentioned the incident In n brief
way.
Enemy airplaines. they said, had
started for the English coast, but
were unable to penetrate "our cx.
cellcnt air defenses."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-02
INCOME TAX
PUZZLES
The Stars "Tgcome Tar"
Editor VIII Anstoer Your
Questions. Mad Them TO
Him.

OFF n married man has $4,000 or
81 900 savings In the bank. not draw
Ing interest or loaned out. can they
tar him for u. and II they can. what
u the taxationf A.-The Interest
you receive on the bank deposits is
taxable. providing you have enough
Income TO make the government re-
turn.
Q.-ta) An buying a business. Had
no money. so even borrowed the first
payment Now make monthly pay.
meuts both on the business and tho
borrowed amount. plus interest on
each. May deduct these amounts
from income7 o. Can I deduct the
amount paid for insurance in the
busineas7 tcl Does met income"
mean the amount left over after dc.
Quoting all expenses OF running the
business7 Say. II my sales were
$500 a year and the expenses OF
running IL were $500. leaving tl.7o0.
would I be supposed 20 turn in re.
port? A.--ta) No. Payments OF prin.
cipal not deductible. tbp Yes. tcl
Yes. IL single make return; IL mar.
ried. none required IL net income Is
only u.7oo.
Q.--Am visiting Seattle and would
like TO know IL can have my war
tax paid by my son for me under
oath. have income of s. 300. What
amount will have to pay My home
Is in Nebraska. A.--The Seattle Of
flee prefers that income be paid in
the district in which you reside.
Make your own return.
Q.-My gross earnings for the year
1917 were i2.647.50. am married.
have one child and an aged mother
TO support. Please state what would
be my income tax. A.--Ascertain
your net Earnings first You are ex.
empt at $4,000, but should make re.
turn II your net income for 1917 was
1000
o. am a fisherman. single. and
took I'm 81 700 last year, but the oper.
ating expenses Of the boat and gear
were over 500, and had not
81 900 net income. viii I have 10
pay tar or not7 A.--No: not IL your
computations are correct.
OIL am a married man and
nhNf three tfliuftus nave hti III
come OF $1,000 rents. out Of this
I pay 1870 interest. Taxes against
the same property. s13. In addition
l earned about $500 wages on small
contracts. out Of this I pay $50
taxes on the house we live in and
six town lots. I also have to pay
$3.50 life insurance for wife and
myself. DO I have TO make out an
income tax statement Across
income less than $4,000. No return
required. Life insurance not a de-
ductible Item.
Off married man tno chill
dren) has "A total income OF over
$1,000, but part OF II goes for ex-
penses such as rent light. water.
/ cost Of goods sold, etc. 40 his clear
profit. net income. Is way below
$4,000. does he have to make
export TO the government, when
he knows that his net profit for the
past year is far less than $1,000?
A.-No return required unless your
net income is $4,000. Business cx-
pcnses are deductiblo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-02

A Pernicious Lobby

The biggest persistent railroad lobby of all times
d in Washington interfering with business, and we
would like to see President Wilson take club and beat it
out Of town.
This lobby is mainly concerning itself in defeating the
administration measure leaving return of the railroads to
private possession date to be decided upon by con-
Eress and in whoopng for the largest possible govern
rent guarantee of dividends. Then there is strong
lobby within the lobby that is especially concerned in finally
beating off government ownership.
The solution of the general railroad proposition plain
to staffawyers overpad railroad officials
and receivers and woudbe promoters of the Hartman
sort That solution is centralized ownership and manage
ment.
The inefficient management the rings, the wreckngs
The gambings, the bankruptcies, the abomnable service OF
the have plainly proved this The present centralized
management by the government is going to prove again
The question longer whether the railroads shall
oha not be returned to private and proscuous expoita
ton Coal shortage alone is enough TO teach the people
that the railroads vital part of themselves When.
at all, there should be return 10 private centralized
management the only sort that will be put up with, is
matter to be left to the people, and their
otitutional representative. Such return should and
likely WILL wholly depend upon of the present plan
under Director McAdoo.
That lobby ought to be sent home to mind its own
busness II is lobbying against soidy united public sent
ent The railroads part of the people, the people not
part of the railroads It's of biggest lessons
Again the public service commission has shoicn that
s the first tico tcords superfluons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-02
Kaiser Fears Hindenburg, Says Morgan

atoms. This was % let the outside
world know that the morale had
stiffencd. and that "A victor's terms
must rule any peace conference.
II WINS the newspapers that got
tho people ready for ruthless sub
marine warfare. II WIS the newHpn'
pcrH that made the people believe
that the Lusitnnia'a sinking WIS not
the most wanton act In history. but
really "A triumph for German arms.
Iiindenburg Shapes Policy
II In IIindenburg and Budendorff
who make the policy for the news
papers. just an they make the policy
for the army and the policy for civil
life.
We mako = considerable TODD
In this country over n change
In the foreign office or in the
chancellorship In Germany.
Really, u does not matter who
hold. these offices. Both are
manipulated by Iiindenburg and
Ludendorff.
The proof Of this can be seen In
the regular reading of any German
newspaper. You will see In today's
paper, for instance. that Ludendorff
and Hindenburg have been sum
rnoned To conference with tho
kaiser.
Presumably military strategy In 10
he discussed. but about the time
Hindenburg and Ludsndorff leave
Berlin, YOU will notice that a new
civil policy has been adopted. This
man has been deposed. That man
has been elevated. Food restrictions
have become more severe. or have
been relaxed. Peace overtures are
10 be made. Hafe conduct In given
a Russian exile thru Germany. back
90 his own country. Any one OF a
number OF things.
Kaiser Now In Minor Role
II all goes 10 indicate that tn.
kaiser no longer makes an irnpor'
tant move. civil or military. without
first consulting Hindenburg and
Iudcndorff The kaiser knows his
tory. lie knows that more than one
military idol Of tho people has devel.
opcd n greater strength than his SOW
erclgn. lie knows that when adula,
ton comes TO an ambitious man. the
temptation IL strong TO use IL for
hin personal ends
Military idols sometimes forget the
divine rights OF their rulers. and.
worse stiii. sometimes they are abb.
10 induce large numbers OF the pop
ulhce also TO forget
10 the kaiser IL careful not TO
crosa Hindenburg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-02
ny G e. LYON

At AN AVIATION BASE on THE
ENGLISH CHANNEL. Feb. A.
The Germans are about due for an
other air raid over London tonight.
boys"
The remark WAS made by the cap
tain Of company Of aviators 10 10
or 1. OF hia men. who sat around
their dinner table putting contented.
~ on their cigars.
Their station" was on the English
channel. In France. and for some
time they had been making u their
special business TO head off the Ger.
man avions before they could cross
the channel.
We'll. captain. we're the boys who
can give 'efn a run for their money.