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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
WHEN NoY0N WAS EVACUATED
DespaIrIna Villagers Could Not at
Once Believe That Savage Huns
Were Really Gone.

Noyon was before the war Just one
Of the many sleepy old French pro-
vincial towns, with an hotel de vile,
and q cathedral, and little gray streets
twisting out into rich, green agr1-
cultural plain; now, writes Elizabeth
Shepley Sergeant, in the Century, 1t
will always be remembered as the
away-where the enemy stayed for
two and a half years. It had been used
during the occupation as sort Of con-
centration center from the actual FIR
ing line. Before the retreat, however,
virtually all the useful members Of the
community had been deported; all the
men between sixteen and sixty-there
were a good many Of territorial age
rot modified during the first days Of
the war, and therefore caught by the
German invasion-and most of the
women between the same ages except
those who had dependent children. 1t
was, then, a community largely made
up Of old women and children and OF
the very old, who, on certain Thurs
day in March, were ordered to go into
their houses, close their shutters, and
not come out for 4S hours. Promptly
a series of explosions began. very
alarming explosions, which made the
poor people inside tremble. What new
horror were they up to now? The
sounds went on for day and half,
gradually growing fewer on the Sec
ond morning. BY afternoon, strange
ly, nothing whatever could be heard;
not voice, not a rumble. The bold
est spirits pushed open the shutters q
little and perceived that the streets
were absolutely deserted-the gray
green soldiers were nowhere to be
seen. Slowly and cautiously, hating
at every step, they ventured out and
Up into the center of the town, coming
back with the astonishing news, the
news nobody dared believe, that the
Germans were gone. They had blown
up the bridges, burned few factories.
cut down trees along the roadsides.
and made off. Even then the French
Inhabitants believed there must be
some trick about it; and when their
own soldiers, looking unfamiliar in
blue uniforms instead Of the old red
and black, entered the town the next
morning, they tried, in the midst of
the tears and welcomes, to hold them
back lest they get caught in an am
bush. It was true, though; the peo-
pie of the Noyon region were again
free citizens of France.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
HORRIBLE TO THINK ABOUT
Private Would Much Rather Have
Gone "Over the Top" Than Tell
Girl She Wouldn't Do.

Solomon and Socrates have nothing
on the welfare worker. He is in a
class by himself as vendor of gen.
eral information and advice. The
united war work campaign of the
seven welfare agencies is introducing
him to popular approval in his full
blaze Of glory.
A rangy freckled private stood in
the doorway of the Jewish Welfare
boards hut at Camp Gordon. He
shifted nervously and his tongue stuck
to the roof Of his mouth.
'Tt's a g-g-g-girl, s-s-sir. W-we-1
think I'd like to m-m-marry her. She's
outside. Ocean I bring her imp
Who was she? A little girl from
the town near the camp? No, she
wasn't the paint-and-powder kind. A
regular girl, the sort you'd like your
mother to meet, if you had mother.
With all ceremony she was ushered
In, blushing and giggling. She met
the critical eye of the welfare worker
with becoming timidity. When the
Jewish Welfare board man had given
his smiling sanction, the private
breathed a great sigh.
Gee! Suppose I'd had to tell her
she wouldn't do? Geew
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Aerial Bombing.

Aerial bombing is today far moro
of an exact science than was sup
posed possible a year and a half ago.
In the early days Of the war, drop
ping bombs was largely a matter of
luck. Accurate bomb-sights have
been produced which, carefully. used,
are a guarantee of the bomb falling
on the object aimed at, with very
small margin of error. Of course. in
the case of all such instruments. the
human element is sometimes respon-
sible for errors of calculation and a
small error on a bomb-sight at $4,000
feet will send a bomb far out Of its
course
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
"CO1d In the Headn

sons who are subject to frequent colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks Of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free:
$4,000 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
An Absent Item.

History repeats itself.
Maybe. But the next chapter IS
poine 70 leave Bill Hohenzollern out"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01

Though he is privileged to grouse
to his hearts content, there is no
ener philosopher than the soldier. He
always finds the silver lining of the
cloud. "Glad I joined up?" said a
MANNED Tommy but lately discharged
from the Gloucesters. II should say
so. See how I've traveled-Egypt,
Gallipoli, Italy and France. I could
not have done that In 'civvy' life. And
the fare-one legW
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01

yeyance it will assume a water-level
on top. At the same time it should
not be so wet as to flow readily.
The thickness of the lining needed
depends upon the severity of the eli
mate, the care and skill used in pre-
pqring the foundation, the character
of the concrete and other factors.
Reservoirs Built of cobbestones.
Many small reservoirs have been
built in southern California to store
water pumped from wells over night
for use in irrigation the following day.
In the Pomona valley, which includes
a.. area of valley land comprising
something like 81 square miles, of
which about one-third is irrigated,
there were in 1912 over so of these
reservoirs owned and operated by indi-
1,dual orchardists or by small groups
of orchardistS comparatively. In the
preparation of much of the land for
citrus orchards on the benches of
this valley large quantities of cobble-
stones are removed and dumped into
rovines or piled up in long rectangu-
lar walls. Years ago some one con-
ce:ved the idea of making use of this
lock to give stability to reservoir
;ralls, and out of this conception has
been developed a more or less distinct
type of farm reservoir. This type
consists in the main of a wall of cob
biestone masonry laid in cement NOR
tai in which small amount of lime Is
incorporated, concrete floor and an
earth embankment around the ex.
terror.
From an engineering standpoint the
crucial tests of a reservoir may be
sid to be such features as efficiency,
durability, first cost, and maintenance.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Remarkable Tactics.

In "ground flying" tactics the pilo'
acts mainly ON his own personal in
itiative, and he must be prepared tt
attack the enemy wherever he may be
found, either with bombs, grenades
darts or machine-gu gun fire. Thus Ger
man officers in charge of ammunition
dumps have every reason to fear the
approach of British 'low fiiers." The
fear of machine-gun fire is even great
er, and whole German regiments have
been decimated and demoralized by
British airplanes.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
BIG ADVANTAGE OF
PURPLE VETCH CROP
Similar to Common and Hairy
Varieties, but Less Hardy.
Has High Feeding Value, Is Good for
Green Manuring and for Seed Pro-
duction-Makes Good Hay in
Pasturage.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
In the Southern and Pacific coast
states where winters are not severe,
purple vetch, a promising new crop,
can be grown to advantage. This
vetch, which is similar to the common
and hairy varieties, but Is less hardy,
was brought into the United States
by the Office of foreign seed and plant
introduction in 1899 from Italy. In
California, where experimental work
has been conducted, it has proved one
of the best, if not the best, crop for use
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01

Vegetable Compound cured me SO I did
not need the operation, and am teillng
ali NV friends about it."-Mrs. A. w.
BMzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
SIt is lust such experiences as that OF
Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy a household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
disbursements, backache, nervousness,
IRREGULARITIES or "the blues" should
not rest until she has given it trial,
and for special advice write Lydia r.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Cuticura Soap is
Easy Shaving for
Sensitive Skins

The New Up.to.date Cuticufa Method
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
His Excuse.

Mrs. Eagle-Sir, what do you mean
by staying away from home for five
hours?
Her Spouse-Well, I'll tell you, my
dear. I wasn't feeling very well and 1
had to alight to rest myself. 1 guess
must have dozed little, cause when
I came to I was five hundred miles
away. I had lit on one of those con-
founded airplanes.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MARQUIS WHEAT is POPULAR
Large Increase in Percentage Is Noted
in Minnesota and Dakotas-
Durum Is Second.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The variety of spring wheat that is
growing most in popularity is Mar
ouis. Durum has second place in
gain, although it appears to have a
Slight advantage over Marquis in
yield per acre. Of the total spring
wheat crop in Minnesota, the Marquis
variety increased from 8 to 46 per
cent from 1914 to 1917; in North Da-
kcta from to 43 per cent; in South
Dakota from 8 to 43 per cent.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
GET RID OF STUMPS
prepared by the United States De-
partment Of Agricultural

. prepared by the United States De-
! partment Of Agricultural
.. Stumps occupy valuable land;
I foster the growth of weeds, for
in order to keep the land in their
: vicinity clean much hard labor
is necessary; mar the appear
: ance of otherwise smooth fields,
and hence reduce the selling
: price of a farm. They furnish
!. shelter for harmful insects and
: animals and prevent the efficient
. use of modern machinery. Farm
: ers' Bulletin 974, recently pub
. lished by the United States De
partment of Agriculture tells
. how they may be removed by
burning, by explosives, by me-
. chanical means or by the COM
bination Of any or all of these
. three methods. There is no
"best method" of Kidding land
!. of stumps, the bulletin adds, and
: the selection of a method for
. their removal should be deter
: mined only after a consideration
of the facts involved.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
of Thousands of Such Cases.
Black River Falls, Wis.-"As Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

6atcu IlC 4AOIAA s@AA
operation, I cannot
say enough in praise
fit. Isufered from
organic troubles and
my side hurt me SO
I could hardly be up
from my bed, and /
was unable to do my
Homework. / had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me to have
an operation, but
Tyd;o r. pinkham'a
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Keen This Good RuIe.

Make a rule and pray God to help
scu keep it; never, if possible, to lie
down at night without being able to
say: Il have made one human being,
at least, a little wiser, little happier,
or a little better this day" You will
find it easier than you think, and pleas
invertebrates Kingsley.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Cause and Effect

81 has heard it said" remarked Miss
Miami Brown, dat fish makes brain
food"
Does you believe it?"
81 does. 1 knows a man dat puts
In so much time loafin' along de crick,
eatin' whit he kin ketch, dat he hasn'
got no mo- sense ner manners dan a
catfish"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
.C0NCRETE-L|NED
FARM RESERVOIR
Precaution Should Be Taken to
Prevent Injury by Frost
and Settlement.
CoBBlESTOKES MADE USE OF
70 Safeguard Structure 1t Is Recon-
mended That Completed Earth
work Be Thoroughly Soaked
Before Lining Is Laid.

(From the United States Department OF
AgricultureO
IF durable water reservoirs are de-
sired, they may be lined with con-
crete or built of cobblestones. In
form, the concrete-lined type may be
either rectangular or circular. A cir
cu;ar reservoir lined with concrete,
LAYING a diameter of 1874 feet at the
Bottom, depth of s feet, and ca
rtcity Of 2 acre-feet, or 6ol'oao
United States gallons, is somewhat
similar in design to one bullt unuer
the supervision of the office of public
reeds and rural engineering at fort
Collins, Colo. Precautions are neces-
sary, in order to prevent damage pv
settlement and frost. If the reservoir
Is formed partly in excavation ana
pertly in fill, it is difficult to treat
ench class of material in such a way
ti,at both will be equally stable ana
impervious. If the material in the
fill, for instance, settles more than
the natural earth, the concrete lining
IS apt to be rupture1 along the DIVISION
line. Not only uneven settlement IN
different parts of the earth emDank-
ment, but settlement in any one part
tends to rupture or otherwise dalf
Gge concrete lining.
Concrete fer Lining.
A concrete suitable for lining should
contain an ample percentage of good
cement in order to make 1t water
tight. A mixture of 1 part by vol
u,ne of cement, parts Of sand and
parts of gravel or broken rock is
recommended. A measured volume
Of sand is dumped on the mixing plat
form, half as much cement is added to
1t and both ingredients are mixed dry
Until the mixture is of one color. 1t
Is then moistened and worked into
soft mortar, and the rock or gravel,
having been previously moistened, Is
added. The mortar and rock or gravel
then are turned over with shovels at
least twice or until the entire mass is
thoroughly mixed. The concrete
should be sufficiently moist at this
sage so. that when shOveled into
wi,eelbarrow or other means of con-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Soldiers Like Chips.

What are hot chips?" Saratoga
chips, naturally. Who loves 'em? The
American soldiers in France. The
"hot chip stalls" of the overseas Y. NJ.
c. A. have proved almost as popular
as the coffee counters, which means
they are kept going busily all the time.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Hopeful Scheme.

"We want you to be treasurer of our
club"
81 am honored. How much have
you in the treasury?
"Well, we have a deficit just now,
which we thought perhaps you would
make up."-Kansas City Journal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Not Susceptible to Experiment.

"Now everything has Its use," ex'
planned the guy who knows pretty
nearly everything and knows it. "Take
poison, for example,"
Excuse mel" said his long suffer
ing friend. as he started to leave.
"You can take it yourself if you want
to, but you can't work your expert
ments out on me-"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01

Kidder (confdential-like)- they
tell me that Mr.. Spooney hasn't spoken
a word to his wife for nearly month.
Mrs. Scandalized-The very idee.
and them so lovey-lovey, too! What
Is the matter?
Kidder-She's away visiting.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
More Expense for Him.
PA what's n DseudOnym 2"

"Pa, what's a pseudOnym!
81 don't know, son." replied the man
whose car is in the repair shop a
great deal of the time, 'but if it's a
thingumbob that belongs to an auto
mobile, I'll have to buy it sooner or
later"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Itchino Burninu Skins.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita'
lions, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. For
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
K, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Where Fuss Is Fun,

"Never make q fuss about what
sou can't help" said the homely philos
opher.
Nonsense" replied the fan; that
idea would take half the excitement
out of a baseball game"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Epicurean Evolution.

The Muser-Times have changed.
Why, 1 can remember when they used
to speak of tables grooming under the
weight of good things to eat.
The Other-Yes, but it's the fellow
who has to buy the good things that
does the grooming now.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Not On the Dot.
She was a lazy, lazy girl,
And, too, a tr1f1e snippy.
No wonder that she failed to dot
The is in Mississippi.
Couldn't Hear Herself Talk.

Mr.. Gotham-Were you down to the
meeting Of the Woman's club today,
dear?
Mrs. Gotham-Yes, was.
did you speak?"
81 did"
"What did you say, dear"
"Well, to tell you the truth, I really
don't know. There were so many all
talking at once that couldn't hear my
self speak"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Cost of Feeding.

"You started in to raise chickens
didn't you?"
II have found way by which l
think l can make more money. I'm
going to raise chicken feed
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Where He Stood.

"Now, want to tell you just where
I stand" said the fussy man in the
subway car making conversation.
"Well, you don't have to tell me-
replied the man with the scowl. II
know. Please get off my foot"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Most Prolific of Berries.

Blackberries are the most prolific
of the berries generally speaking. A
very few blackberry plants may fur
nish family with all the fresh fruit
1t can use.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
House for Ducks,

Ducks do not require as good
Eouse as chickens need, but the roof
should be tight and the floor well
drained.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
AVOIDING Hostilitles.

"Would you consider Gadspur a de-
sirable neighbour"
81 know of nothing against him."
Nothing whatever"
"Well, I understand he's rather argu'
mentative, but I've lived for years next
door to a retired business man who
spends most of his time talking poll
tics and have got into the habit OF
saying, Yes, yes and Sure, you are
right"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Milk Cans in Cold Water.

If the milk is not skinned on the
farm, the cans must be placed in cold
water until they are hauled to the fac
tory.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
A Hard Nut
to'Crack

When cold hits you in the head or
throat, it's hard to get rid of it.
Don't experiment. Break it up
with Hale's Honey of Horehound
and Tar. Prompt and effective.
All druggists, 25cts. bottle.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Universal Anatomy.

Don't call a man a bonehead
In your angry agitation;
Remember that your own head
Has some oSseouS formation.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
AceoIInfind for IT,

He-I tell you, the rich dress that
trust millionnire's wife is wearing was
paid for by blood money.
She-That accounts, then, for the
gore in the skirt.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Lice and Mites.

Mites usually stay in the cracks of
the hen houses and under the roOsts
iii the daytime, where they lay their
eggs
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Good Apple Crop Assured.

Late reports from the United States
department of agriculture show that
this year an average apple crop may
be expected.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Distinction Not His.

"And are you the eldest of the
family?" asked the caller.
Nope" answered Teddy; my
grandma's lot older'n am"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
His Phiianthropic Action.

why" we asked, "did you become
a hermit, and why do you continue to
herm here in this vast wilderness?"
Because" he replied, 81 love my
fellow men and like onions. kansas
City Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Keen EN- Low.

reports say that the German peo-
ole are terribly depressed
Eyes, the only good thing know
about the Huns is that they depress
easily"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Switzerland Rations Cheese

Rationing of cheese tn Switzerland
has been In force since June l. The
! allowance is half pound per person
Monthly,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Fall Plowino Necessary.

AS a general rule, fall blowing Is
necessary for good crops and satisfac-
;ory tillage.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
For Better Dairy Calves.

To raise better dairy calves the COW
must first of all be bred to better
SireS
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Cheap (?) Fare.

Cure pimples, headache, bad breath BY taking
May Apple, Aloe, Jalap rolled into tiny sugar
pill called Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01

A Question,

"a man becomes what he eats"
"Does he feel sheepish after eating
spring lamb?"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01

You are commanding one lffe-and
It is about the biggest contract ever
a man undertook.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-01
Scarce and Rare

"This steak isn't half cooked"
"That's nothing new. Well done
meat is rare here."-Cornell Widow,