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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
SENTIMENT ALL RIGHT, BUT


He was poorly dressed youngster
of perhaps fourteen years.
His trousers were shabby, and there
was only one button on his thin coat.
He wasn't tall enough to push through
the crowd Of women around the bar
gain countey where fresh carnations
were on sale at two cents each.
Finally saleswoman saw the grimy
hand reaching out, with six moist PEN
MES and a shiny dime in it, and in an
swer to his II want eight, please, all
colors," he received an assortment of
pink, red and white flowers, all show
ing more or less the effect of rough
handling.
A woman who stood near by built
up pretty little story about him.
She was certain he was little news
boy, and that the flowers were for his
mother, who probably was Ill In free
hospital.
Tenderly the child adjusted the It's
sue paper around the carnations, and
queer little smile curved his lips.
Are your pretty flowers for your
mother, little boy?" asked the senti-
mental bystander.
"Naw," answered the youth with
an impish grin, they're for my girl"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Profitable Type for Any Farm.

slightly over four breeding turkeys was
found Der farm. There are some farms
which by the nature of the creps
grown on them or because of unfavor-
able surroundings are not adapted to
turkey raising, but most farms are
adapted to turkey raising and could
easily handle breeding flock of from
10 to 10 hen turkeys and tom, rails
ing frem IS to $50 turkeys each year
at good profit.
Good prices were paid to the turkey
raiser during the past marketing sea-
son. On December Is, 1917, the aver
age price per pound live weight paid
to the farmer was 30.5 cents in New
York state, 1871 cents in Illinois, %
cents In Georgia, 1913 cents in Texas,
and 27.1 cents in California. The aver
age price throughout the United States
was % cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
DlllFIlR(H
BREEDING TURKEYS ON FARM
Surprisingly Small Number OF Fowls
on Farms-More Could and
80 Ought to Be Raised.

CPrepaIed by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Raise more turkeys on the faFm. 1t
can be done with little additional out
lay, and many more turkeys could and
should be raised.
The small number of turkeys per
farm Ia the United States is surpris-
ing. According to the census of 1910,
which is the latest census that has
been aiken, only 1877 per cent of the
total number of farms reported any
turkeys at all and on these farms re-
porting turkeys, an average Of but
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Says Pile Remedy
Worth $4,000 a Box.
Columbus Man Knows What He Is
Talking About.


IT have had itching piles ever since my
earliest recollection. / am So years old
and have suffered terribly. / have tried
About weeks ago I saw your ad for
Peterson's Ointment. The first application
stopped all itching, and in three days all
soreness. I have only used one Csc box
heartfelt thanks, and may everyone that
has this trouble see this and give Peter
sons Ointment, that is worth hundred
dollars or more a box, a trial."-Sincerely
yours, A. Newth, Columbus, Ohio.
''It makes me feel proud to be able to
produce an ointment like that" says Pet
erson. mot only do guarantee Peter
sons Ointment for old sores and wounds,
but for Eczema, Salt Rheum, Ulcers, Itch
Ing Skin. Pimples, Blackheads and all
skin diseases. put up a big box for 80
money back from your druggist IL not
satisfied" Mail orders filled, charges pre-
paid by Peterson Bros, Buffalo, NY. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
sIoO Reward, 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu.
enced by constitutional conditions. It
Jment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is, taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the Sys:
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation Of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature IN
doing its work. $4,000 for any case OF
S IMpfcrNI sn fai,s 70 aA cure. cA
Druggists 75c Testimonials free.
F. j.; Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
10 Use BAGS Of Banana Fiber.

Sugar planters in the Hawaiian is
lands are facing shortage of bags
used as containers for raw sugar.
These bags have been imported from
Calcutta. Recently machinery was
sent to Honolulu from the state of
Washington for the purpose of manu-
featuring the bags from fiber of ba-
Monthly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Not Bothering.

"Do you remember when they talked
of converting the swords into plow'
shares?"
I'm not bothering bout what they
did to the swords" replied Farmer
Corntossel, $50 long as they didn't
bother the big guns an the battle.
ships"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Don't Worry About PlmpIes.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off the Ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Fol-
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
x, Boston," At druggists and by mail
Soap Is, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Horrible Example.

"Every time / touch beefsteak OF
a loaf of bread it turns to gold" ex
claimed Midas.
"And yet you are scared and uncom
Portable.
every much so. My experience
proves the fallacy of being profiteer.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
W. n. U. BALTIMORE. NO. 1e--1e1s.
Eloquence.

what is your idea of an orator"
"A real, natural-born orator." an
swered Senator Sorghum, lis man
who can put up such good mono
logue that you forget to notice wheth-
err his arguments are any good"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Must Have Materials.

A duck that lays an egg must have
materials from which 10 make large
quantities of protein, but does not re-
quire much fattenIng food.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

There are many places where, you
can leave thing, but in only one can
you find it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Save Every Eae.

Every egg which is the least bit
doubtful must be saved for market
while 1t is good, and not spoiled by in
cubation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
The Taskmaster.

"Bugge certainly believes in keeping
his money at work"
Eyes, he says penny shaved is a
penny earned."-Ginger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
USE ALIENS EooT.EAsE

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes and sprinkled in the foot-bath. 1t relieves
painful, swollen, smarting feet and takes the
British, and French troops use Aliens Foot:
Ease. The greatest comforter known for all
footaches. Sold everywhere, 25c.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

A woman never pays much atten-
ton to her husbands talk unless he
talks in his sleep.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

A barking dog might almost as well
bite. as to irritate scores of peoples
nerves, night and day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for q laxative, three for cathartic. Ad.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Constipation generally indicates disordered
tomach, liver and bowels. Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills restore regularity without
gripping Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
In the Conservatory.

She-Some one said that kisses are
loves language.
He-That so? Let's talk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Little sins are eggs from which
great sorrows are Matched.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

The secret of all true greatness is
simplicity.-W. G. Jordon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

If you find it impossible to tell twins
apart tell them together.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Whenever You Need General
Strengthening Tonic
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS chill
Of OUININH and IRON and is Very Valuable as
General Strengthening Tonic You can feel the good
effect on the Blood after the first few Doses 60c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Wealth doesn't always bring happf.
ness and the same may be said OF
poverty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
T end Uncle Sam 81 Today
5Years From NOWHe'n Pay You $599

IN OFFERING Wqr SavImgs Stamps and Thrift
Stambsto the public, the United States Government
presents to every man. woman and child an oppor-
tunity for profitable, simple and secure investment.
War Savings Stamps "Baby Bonds" Back of
them the entire resources of the Government and
people of the United States They enable you to
invest your surplus sqvixgs in Government Securities
paying equivalent to 40 compounded quarterly.
You need not begin with a large amount You
can buy y. S. Government Thrift Stamps at 25c
each When you buy your first Thrift Stamp you
will be given Thrift Card Each Thrift Card has
spaces for l6 stamps. When you have filled Thrift
Card it may be exchanged for $500 War Savings
Stamp at any Postofice, Bank or other authorized
agency by adding 4cents in cash fexchanged prior to
April lst, 1918 and lc additional each month
thereafter. Thus $500 War Savings Stamp will
have cost you $4l4 (f purchased before April
LIST. 1919. On January lst 1923, the United States
Government will pay you $500 for each War Savings
Stamp you own. (Under the law no person may hold
such stamps in excess of ST 900 maturity value)
If you prefer you may buy the $500 War Saw
ings Stamps outright. When you buy your first
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14

War Savings Stamp, you will be given War Savings
Certificate. This has spaces for 20 stamps. Thus
when full, the certificate will have cash value of
$4,000 on January lst, 1929
The interest paid you War Savings Stamps is
equivalent to 40 compounded quarterly, if you keep
your stamps for years. If you should need this
money before Jan lst 1928, you can get it back on
ten days written notice with interest atapproxmatey
$50, by presenting your War Savings Certificate with
stamps attached, at Money Order Postofice.
The Is cent Thrift Stamps, however, not
deemable except in exchangefor War Savings Stamps.
It is the desire of the Treasury Department of the
United States to have every man, woman and child
participate in the War Savings Plan by buying
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps regularly.
Parents asked to encourage children to and
buy these stamps-to help win the war!
You can order War Savings Stamps and Thrift
Stamps by mail from your nearest Postofflce Note
the coupon below. Fill it out-stating the number
and kind of stamps you want-and mail it to the
nearest Postmaster Your letter carrier will deliver
the stamps and collect the amount. Place your
order at once. NVZ0 Saves Serves!
Evening journal., 1918-11-22
OFFICERS IN ARMY
Forbidden TO QUIT
Will Receive Their Dis
charge in Order of Troop
DemobiIization
MANY OF THEM
GROW IMPATIENT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Under a cir
cular Of the War Department just is
sued governing the discharge Of the
thousands Of officers holding commits
sions outside the Regular Army II is
made plan that tenders OF designations
from officers will not be received or
considered and that the separation Of
these officers from the service must fol-
low a regular course prescribed by the
War Department.
1t is estimated that there are 10000
or 10000 officers OF stan departments
alone in this country. a majority of
Them being in Washington. Many are
cooling their heels and are impatient to
get back into civil life and have ten
dered their designations.
The discharge Of these officers is 10
be undertaken gradually to correspond
with the rehabilitation Of the army.
This means that some Of them will not
be released for many months. The Cir
cular says that the discharge Of such
officers will be las rapidly as circum-
stances permit"
For the purpose OF determining the
order of discharge they are TO be ar
ranged in the following classes and dis
charged in this order:
First. Officers desiring fun and Inn
mediate separation from the service.
Second. Officers desiring prompt
separation from the service and subse-
quent appointment or reappointment In
the Officers Reserve Corps and whom
commanding officers recommend for
such appointment.
Third. Ofilcers desiring appointment.
4 opportunity permits. in the Regular
Army and whom commanding officers
recommend for such appointment.
The following officers will not be dis
charged under provisions Of these in
structions:
A. Officers holding commissions in
the Regular Army either on the active
list or retired list.
B. 0fflcers In arrest under charges
Or serving sentence Of general court
martial
C. O6lcers having had money or
property accountability and who have
not a clearance therefor.
d. Officers on sick report or In hos
pital.
E. Ofncers who for exceptional rea-
sons cannot be spared or who in the
opinion OF the commanding officer
should not be discharged at this time.
Oflcers OF the Classes B. C, D and E
may be discharged when no longer In
the status stated
It Is the intention 10 issue reserve
corps commissions in general TO those
pfficers who have served with credit 10
themselves during the war and who de-
sire such commissions.
Evening journal., 1918-11-22
BEAUTY Hints
FOR YOUR HAIR
How tn Prevent 1t From
Growing Gray

There is no occasion for you TO look
unattractive OF prematurely old be-
cause Of gray, streaked with gray,
white or faded hair. Don't let this con-
dition with its look OF age rob you OF
your youthful beauty and the wonder
ful opportunities which life offers. No
matter how gray, prematurely gray,
lusterless or faded your hair might be,
LA Creole" Hair Dressing will revive
the color glands Of nature-promote a
healthy condition Of the hair and scalp
land cause all Of your gray or faded
hair to become evenly dark, soft, lus-
trous and beautiful. This preparation
is not dye, but an elegant toilet re-
quislte which Is easily applied by sim
ply combing or brushing through the
hair.
USE
GA CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING
to prevent your hair from growing gray
and to restore a beautiful dark color
TO gray or faded hair.
Sold by N. B. Danforth's Drug Store
Wilmington, Del, and good drug stores
everywhere. Mail orders from out oi
town customers filled promptly on re
ceipt OF regular price-Si.20.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
News of the Old Dominion
R0BBER GETS $500 In
FIREARMS AT FISHERS

LSnchburg, Va. Feb. It's. o.
Fishers sporting goods store. 1923
Main street, was robbed Of revolvers
and money valued at about $500 dur
ing last night or this morning by a
thief, evidently a professional. who.
In addition to making a clean sweep
of the stock of high priced firearms,
distinguished himself as being In the
human fly class
The robber effected entrance to the
store by scaling a perpendicular brick
wall to q height OF about thIrty-flve
feet to the third-story window in the
rear and cutting through a heavy iron
screen with pair of bolt clippers
stolen from Frank1in's blacksmith
shop. on Commerce street.
The robbery was discovered this
morning about 8 o'clock by Police
man Bailey. The robber escaped
through the basement door in the
rear. which was found open. A hasty
inventory of the stock OF firearms was
made this morning, and It was said
that about twenty high-priced revol-
vors, $40 In money and quantity of
cartridges were missing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
ROANOKE WILL HAVE
CHAUTAUQUA SPEAKER

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 17.--Dr. sarteli
Prentice, OF Nyack, N. Y, noted
Chautauqua lecturer and organizer,
win address the directors and mem
bers of all committees of the local war
savings stamp campaign in the assem-
bly, room Of the Chamber of Commerce
next dnesday afternoon at o'clock.
DIR. Prentice is an organizer of un-
usual ability and has had wide ex-
perience In Chautauqua and Red Cross
work.
Mr. Prentice Is coming to this sec
ton primarily to deliyer the annual
address on Founders day, at Hollins
college. Having heard OF his appoint
meHt at Hollins, the local speakers
committee of the stamp campaign got
busy in an effort to secure the lee
.turer's service for a few hours. The
com mittee invited him TO come to
Roanoke, which invitation DR.. Prem
tice accepted.
DR.. Prentice is regarded as one of
the m ost eloquent and forceful lee
turers on the Chautauqua platform, He
has proved his ability as an organizer
and won for himself q nation wide
reputation in his service to the Fed
Cross. His success on the Chautau-
qua platform is attributed to the tho-
oughness with which he prepares his
lectures, and the magnetism of his de-
livery
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
FARMERS FACING
SHORTAGE OF LABOR

Norfolk. Va. Feb. i7.-Farmers
and truckers of the Tidewater Sec
lions of Virginia md North Carolina,
ar a mass meeting this afternoon were
frankly advised by officials of govern
ment departments that there was lit
tie hope of any Improvement in the
farm labor situation, and that while
the government would do everything
In Its power to ameliorate conditions,
that 1t was UP to the filters of the soil
to put forth every effort to meet the
extraordinary situation and to main
tain the productiveness of the farms
at the highest possible standard. II
wac declared their patriotic duty to
stick to the land and do their bit by
seeing that it Is cultivated
The meeting was called TO advise
with the federal experts. Govern
ment representatives atkmn ding and
delivering addresses were:
Assistant Secretary Ousley. depart
ment of agriculture; Assistant Direc-
tor Clayton, of the EN- ploymsnt bu-
read, and DR.. H. l. Russell, of the
tcod administration.
The chief suggestion OF the day
made by Assistant Secretary Odsley
was that the farmers, as far as pos
sible, make UP the deficiency In farm
labor by the employment of patriotic
women and children. The experts
Visited nearby farms to obtain first
hand information as to actual con-
ditions,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
AUCTION SALES.

BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust
dated Feb ~. 1914. recorded In clerks
office, Richmond chancery court. In
p. B. 325-C, page ass, we will on Tues-
day, Feb. 10. 1918. at 3:s0 o'clock p.
NJ. proceed to sell on the premises,
No. 1i6 Buchanan ST.. Richmond. Va.
at public auction tho property men
TONED therein; Lot and tmprovem ents,
commencing 30 feet south OF Jay Ct.
and fronting on east line Of Buchanan
St 40 feet and running back 100 feet
to alley. Terms: Cash sufficient to
pay all costs of sale. taxes and tnsur-
ancs to day of sale. and q debt Of SCI. 05
now due. the balance of the sum So
cured In the deed TO be paid In 60
monthly instruments of $40 each, the
first one of which will be due Feb.
81, 1918. ana one on the 2Tth OF each
successive month until all have become
due and payable. and the residue at
a credit OF and . years with interest.
and secured by a deed OF trust on the
said property. but said residue shall be
made subordinate to the other credit
payments. or for all cash as 60 said
residue at the option OF the purchaser.
F.. sfTTERDIN0.
J. D, Carnival
CHAS. K. WILLIS,
Trustees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
DIFFICULTIES IN !
GETTING DYNAM

Roanoke. Va, Feb. 1T.---Local
tractors are experiencing a great
of trouble in securing dynams
oroer to carry on their work. |
United States bureau of mines d
ar order some time ago TO the I
that every person desiring dynt
for any use must have a permit j
licensing clerk appointed BY
department before a purchase /
be made. Col s., 8, Brooke wal
pointed as the clerk for this cfts
since his death no other person
been appointed to fill the vad
Numerous complaints have been
at the Federal building concea
this condition and the contractor
anxious that some steps be taxi
re lieve the situation.
Several OF the men eaid thas y
dor to carry on their work they
compelled TO go to Salem and s.
a permit from the licensing clei
the county to buy the necessart
Mantle IN the county and deiiy
here, The city forester said TN
had been delayed in his work d
several parks OF the city on accoe
the existing condition MIR. w
city clerk. stated this morning
none OF Mr.. Brooke's deputies |
act as a licensing clerk and that |
ably some one would be appe
soon. It has been the custom d
department of the United State
.reau OF mines to appoint clerks q
county and city to All this office
II Is thought that Mr.. Watson w
appointed 20 fiIi the vacancy c.
by Colonel Brooke's death, With
next week. 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
y. D. CARNEAL q soy . =
aMd
CHAS. X. WILLIE g. Coz
Heal Estate Aucsfoneerm.

BY virtue of certain deed of trust,
dated September rs, 1914. recorded in
clerks Office of circuit court of Hem
rico county. Va, in d. q. 204A, page
STA. default having been made in pay
rnent of a portion OF the debt thereby
secured and being required by the
beneficiary therein so to do, we will
on
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 10, 1915,
at 4s3o O'Clock p. NJ
proceed to sell on the premises that
attractive residence and lot on Beach
avenue. in the village OF Highland
Springs. now occupied by Mr.. Chaa
p. Dixon and family. st public auction.
the property mentioned and described
as follows: ...
Lots . and 7, In block A. IN section
fronting on the west limo OF Beach
avenue 30 feet and extending back
to Bridge street"
TERMS-Cash sufficient to pay all
costs of sale. taxes and insurance to
day of sale and debt OF s7260 now
due, the balance of the sum secured
In the decd to be paid In (sa) monthly
instruments of SIS each. the nrst one
OF which with be due Fob. IS. 1918.
and one on the 25th of each success
sive month until all have become due
and payable. and the residue at a
credit OF / and . ysRrs with interest
and secured by deed of trust on the
said property. but said residue shall
be made subordinate to the other
credit payments. or for all cash as
to said residue at the option of the
purchaser. ........
r. srTTERDrNc.
J. D. Carnival.
CHAs. X. WILLIS.
Trustees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-18
TEACHER MAKES
MARROW ESQ

Harrisonburg. Va, Feb. H..
cording to information reaching :
yesterday from sangervilie. PROXY
8. II. Spence, teacher in the s--
at sangervilIe, has Just returrt
that place. after having undei
one of the most thrilling expert
that any man has ever under
and one, too, which no one, not
Mr.. Spence, lis anxious to uns
again.
MIR. Spence lives on Tangfer B
in Chesapeake bay. He left mis-
shortly before Christmas to spertFx
vacation at home, expecting to n
TO his school after the holidays.
he was at home the bay froozelf
enough to prevent the operate
the regular vessels but not enoui
bear the weight of a man. Il
Professor Spence was iee-boun.
forty-six days and the populatid'
the island, which is about 2,000 ,
pie, underwent many hardships u
ing that time. No mail could 30
or get out and the single line OFFS
graph and telephone wire was -
out of commission, which cut tn
habitants entirely off from the OF
world.
-Four other men who were aise
bound on the island made a fms
tempt to reach the land across tn
TO seek help for the stricken cor
nifty. After an all-day battle witt
freezing temperature, one OF
finally reached land, leaving his
companions who were unable to /;
lthe journey with him. These
men were found frozen to deaf
the fee when the help summons
the one who made the journey d i
reached the scene.
Finally the United States SITES
ITuscarora, was notified from ths Il
land and this vessel after much !
work came 10 the rescue of thsE
prisoned population OF Tangiers
broke a path through the tee, le.
some supplies for immediate i
other vessels then. after the patfs
broken, took In the necessary IA
stuffs.
Mr.. Spence came out on the
carora and just arrived to again8s
charge Of his school at Sangsrvfa
His description of the sufferfsa
the population Is graphic and hay
leo not been conquered when it u
i Is his belief that the entire popue
of over 2,o0o people would haveS
ished from cold and hunger.