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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
France Welcomes Babies.

Babies are welcome in certain apart
nent houses in Paris. Reversing tbs
policy prevalent in apartment houses,
the owner of one of the newest houses
in the French capital will not take in
family which has no children, and
the size of the suite obtainable de-
ponds entirely on the number Of chill
tlren rather than the number of do
lars a family has. A list of quail
fications has been prepared by the
owners of these houses and tenants
must meet them. A family with one
child will not be permitted to have
the largest apartments in the house.
It will have to take one of the small
est suites. A family with two chill
dren will be rented the next largest
apartment, three children the next
largest, and four children any Of the
larger suites in the house. A family
must contain at least four children to
lease the largest suite. There is rea-
son to believe that the government is
interested or will be interested in
these houses, as France has encour-
aged in every possible manner higher
birth rate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
QUAINT OLD INDIAN COINS
So AduIterated That They Were Not
Even Accepted in England as
Value in Metal.

In 1908 the independent state Of Hy-
derabad, India, obtained a modern mint
and called in the coins that had been
current up till that time. The old mint
of Hyderabad was little more than "a
coppersmiths shop in which scrap cop
per of all sorts was melted up, ham,
mered into plates, cut up into very
rough approximations of one tola in
weight, and stamped between dies, one
of which was in the anvil and the 9TH
er in toll held in tongs. A blow from
a Sledge hammer made the impression.
There was no regularity in shape,
weight or stamping, nor was the metal
uniform in quality.
The mint could not furnish supplies
fast enough, and licenses were issued
to coppersmiths to assist in production.
Naturally, the Scientific American
states, nonlicensed persons began to
manufacture, and adulteration with
lead was so fragrant that when several
tons of these coins were sent to Eng
land as old metal they were returned
on account of their impurity and were
finally worked up into brass for local
consumption. A dub" if held in the
flame of a spirit lamp, would before it
reached red heat begin to discharge
very fine jets resembling mercury the
lead, having reached its fusing point,
burst from the copper with force in
dicating a very high internal pressure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

"Don't try to sell luxuries to New
Zealand" This is the advice United
States Consul General Winslow gives
American merchants in commerce
'eport.
No; New Zealand Is not pinched for
honey. It's wallet is well filled. "Hhere
g no particular necessity for retrench-
nent." as the consul puts it, but the
public is opposed to the purchase of
.uxuries, especially luxuries that have
20 be imported. thereby using tonnage
neodcd to head off the U-boats.
Trinidad. too, and the whole of the
British West Indies, is abstaining
from use of imported goods. This has
caused the population to change its
whole menu, for many foodstuffs were
formerly imported. Now the people
cat homegrown plants that only the
animals ate before. They like the
new diet so well they say they will
never again import any staple food
except cornmeal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Reforest Bare HiIIsides.

The scarcity of lumber for mine pill
lars and other mine uses has led to
the creation of forestry department
by several Of the large mining COM
spanies, one of which has just refor-
ested Bear creek watershed with 5000
white pine and 5000 Norway spruce
trees.
Thirty thousand more trees are in
process of cultivation at Hauto, Pa,
In the Panther Creek valley. When
timber is ready to cut in the vicinity
of the mines troublesome waits and
long hauls will be eliminated.
More timber in the anthracite re-
gion would stop floods, add to the
water supply, reduce the drought Pc
RODS and enable the anthracite INDUS
try to add to its output. Many thou
sands Of acres are available about the
mines for reforestation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Hint to Mothers.

Let us never be like the mother who
said her boy was not interested in any
thing. For the boys teacher when
she called noticed that he had box
which he seemed to take care Of, and
it was not long before she learned
that it was collection of caterpillars.
Yet the mother said that her boy was
interested in nothing. The teacher at
once showed her pupil that she, too,
was interested in his collection. She
learned from the boy great many
things about caterpillars that she did
not know, and in turn taught him
things he did not know. Teacher and
boy became great friends; through
this common interest others sprang up
and the boy changed from sullen
inattentive boy to a broad-minded,
wide-awake man. If the mother could
only have shared her boys interest,
how much more helpful they would
have been to each other.-Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Must Take Time to submeree.

It requires at least Ave minutes for
submarines of the latest type to sub
merge. A submarine cannot dive quick
ly under the sea, because the water
which must be let into her ballast
tanks to make her heavy enough to
sink must be let in comparatively slow
~. If it were let in with rush the
boat might not go down on an even
keel, but would heel over and he in
great danger of disaster. Then, too,
If water were let in too quickly there
would be danger of too much entering,
and in that case the submarine would
sink like lead to the bottom of the sea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Enulish Meat Cards.

Meat can be purchased in metropol-
itan districts in England only under
the card system. which is to be extend
I'D throughout the United Kingdom.
rhe child's meat card is for children
lnder ten years Of age, who are EMU
led to only half as much meat us
adults. ,.e.,
Horse meat, bones, suet and ORAL
Dsre included among the products Tor
the purchase of which cards are neces-
sary. Noone is exempt; even the roy
ii family Is on meat-card basis. The
-. l,lity Of control may be judged from
4 fact that forgery. of cards is pun
~ .Xble BY heavy fine and that In case
Of death, the card must be SURRENDER
cd before a burial permit Is grants0
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

For years business people have de-
pended on the typewriting machine
for their letters, and have neglected
their handwriting. The dearth of ma
chimes is now being generally felt, es'
pecially in commercial houses, and
once more it has become necessary tc
be able to write clearly and legibly.
For the first time the other day the
head of a big business firm took the
trouble to get specimens of the hand
writing of his staff of female clerks.
There were scarcely six who could
write a really good hand. "People
won't take the time to read bust
ness letter unless it is legibly written, "
was his querUlous comment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Old B-sc1Y NOT 50 EAD
One Man at Least Thinks Automobile
Is Not Such Very Great Inn
provement.

Speaking of old-fashioned things, q
newspaper writer wants to know what
has become of the gallant youth who,
when he had stopped the horse, would
let down the top of the buggy in order
to permit his sweetheart to alight
without difficulty?
Well, we do not know what has be-
come of him, but we remember him.
Perhaps he is slumbering somewhere
in oblivion, whatever that is. with the
gaudy lap robe wound about him
that lap robe with the big rcd rose
crudely worked in the center 1t was
thing Of art, even as was the linen
duster, and the gallant youth prob
ably hangs on to it in his obscyrity.
But speaking of buggy riding, the
automobile is no improvement over it
in the matter of real enjoyment. MOI
until the automobile is perfected Sc
it can be driven with one hand or I'M
til it will wander along the road with
out driving at all, will it come in the
class of bliss which the buggy oceu
pied in the days gone by.
The girls are as sweet as they used
to be-and the roads much better. The
moonlight is just as mellow. Love
flows in the same uncharted channel
Youth is as hopeful-and as boastful
Mothers areas anxious, fathers as i'm
patient, when daughter fails to return
Which, she was expected. Gossip is as
busy. But the wise old horse that
knew when there was a loving couple
in the buggy, and the narrow buggy
itself, have all but taken their depart
ure along with the gallant fellow 'who
hoped from the rig and gracefully
and graciously lowered the top of the
vehicle so his companion could alieh
without so much as touching Il vince
or the body.-Columbus (O) Dispatch
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Win-the-War Wig.

A wig to help to win the war has
been invented" by an American cot
ton manufacturer. 1t is made of a
ibrous material in two colors-green
and reddish brown.
1t fits down tight over the helmet
and, while the soldiers are sneaking
through the woodlands, blends into
he forest so splendidly and naturally
that 300 feet away nobody can tell
that a company or regiment of sol
tlierS is on the move.
Then when out of the woods and
back in the trenches all the soldier
must needs do is to take off his wiz!
and reverse it and he is topped with
a reddish-brown top piece, invisible
against the earthwork of the trenches
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Government VIII Help Gamers and

Growers.
The Governments interest in the
Farmers crops as the Farmers con-
tribution to winning the war, is
shown by an order to it's Special
Agent for Maryland, Delaware, and
New Jersey inviting the Gamers and
their Growers to meet him at the
County Court House, on dates here
after named, to offer them the in
fuence and organization of the
Government in cooperating to as
semble and distribute the necessary
labor to save the crops.
The Department of Labor has in
formation that thousands of men
confirm this report that the order is
given to procure definite information
as to the number of workers needed
by the Gamers and Farmers; also
distance from stores,-and all the
necessary information required by
the employee who will be asked to
serve the Government in the saving
of the food crops.
In order that a full and depend
able report to the Department OF
Labor can be made Immediately,
after each County meeting, Gamers
are requested to confer with their
Growers before meeting the Depart
ments Special Agent, and inquire
what help the Farmers will need for
harvesting their crops for the can
neries. as we'll as for harvesting
their farm crops.
"A statement should be made Of
1. Amount of wages offered.
2. Standard of housing, (board
or lodge help.)
8. Length of time help will be
Required after the canning season.
4. Will the Farmer authorize the
Gamer to pay transportation and
other expenses for labor required
for their farms, charging the same
0 the Farmers crop account.
Forms for applications for labor
will be furnished by the Special
Agent. These forms will constitute
an agreement between the Depart
ment, of Labor and the Farmer.
VIM. L. AMOS6,
Special Agent-Md., Del, n. j.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

"Food for Amusement Purposes Ii
under the ban" Is rule the Maryland
Food Administrator wishes to call to
the notice Of societies and organiza-
lions who have been attracting people
to gatherings by serving refreshments.
"No fourth meal or luncheon that does
not take the place Of regular meal is
permissible. and the restriction against
waste applies to every form Of food.
American women are ingenious
enough to entertain without a lunch
as a magnet"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There
Is only one way to cure catarrhal deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when 1t is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases of
deafness are caused by catarrh, which is
an infamed condition Of the mucous sur
blood on the mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any Gaze OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Circulars
free. All Druggists. $50.
=. ]. CHENEY 8 CO.. Toledo. q.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Notice To The Public.

On and after June list, 1918, all
persons hunting with dog or gun are
required first to obtain a license SO
to hunt, shoot or kill any game birds
or game animals in the State of
Maryland. 1t is a license to hunt
only during the lawful open season.
Land owners, their tenants or
children, do not require license to
aunt on land owned or leased by
them, but must, positively procure
license to hunt on lands of others.
Employees or guests of land owners
Or tenants must obtain license.
Rate of Hunters Licenses:
NONRESIDENT of State. $1,000
Statewide Resident. -. 500
County Resident ..... 100
License can be obtained from the
Clerk of Circuit Court of the coun-
ties and the Clerk of Court of Com
mon Pleas of Baltimore City All
persons found hunsing without Ii
cense after the above date will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law Penalty $500 for each Of
tense.
AS game protective and propa-
cation measure this new license sys-
tenn will work wonders for the pub
lie of our State, but to secure the
benefit to be derived from the law,
this department must have the Co
operation of the Public. We earnest
ly request all Law-Abiding Citizens
to cooperate with us and help en-
force the law. Do your duty as a
citizen and see that others do not
violate the game and fish laws of
our State.
E. LEE LECOMPTE,
State Game Warden.
TALBOT DENMEAD,
Chief Deputy Game Warden.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

So Many Kinds Of food now ngure IN
Its card system of rationing that the
British Government will issue books
to record future purchases Of eatables.
Tea, already officially doled out in
many provincial towns, is to be added
10 the ration list, as well as cheese,
and probably lard. Many mills have
been equipped to make potato flour
and its compulsory use in all bread Is
expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Sweet Corn.

Successive paintings of sweet
corn may be made until July is.
Do not make the mistake of plant
ing early maturing sorts late be-
cause of the short season. They
will not stand the<hot dry season
nor give as good results as Stowells
Evergreen. Be sure to grow enough
to can and dry for winter use pro-
vided your garden is large enough
to furnish available space.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Doing Good.

Few medicines have met with
more favor or accomplished more
good than Chamberlain Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy. John F. Jant-
zen, Demeny, Sask., says of it, Il
have used Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy myself and in my
family, and can recommend it as
being an exceptionally fine prep
aratfon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Naval Lieutenant Wins Honor.

tNaNdi AsOhSss
Although officers in the military
forces of this country are not allowed
to accept decorations or gifts frOia for
eign governments, the British admiral
-ty has just conferred honors upon a
young American officer. To Lieut..
Frank Loftin, U. S. N, on duty on an
American destroyer operating in the
war zone, has been given the distin-
guished service cross. The navy de-
partment announces this recommen-
dation made through the British am
bassador. Loftin was executive Off
Ger of the destroyer, which, with 9th
ers, was conveying number of troop
ships, when general quarters was
sounded as a torpedo was sighted COM
ing toward the ship. Sizing up the
situation, he rang to the engine room
for full speed ahead. Getting this, he
altered the ships course and headed
directly for the periscope Of the u.
boat. Quick maneuvering followed and
a depth charge dropped in the course
of the submerged enemy sent him out
of sight. Lieutenant Loftin is from
Tennessee and graduated from the
Naval academy in the class Of 1907.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
POTATO coRNMEAL MUFFlNS
CONCEAL Recipe.)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, table
spoon sugar, l well-beaten egg, cup
milk, l cup mashed potatoes, cup
cornmeal, level teaspoons baking
powder, teaspoon salt. Mix in order
given. Bake 40 minutes in hot oven
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

The need for more men on the west
ern fronts increases the demand for
ships. None can be spared for the
long trips to the Argentine where 146,.
100000 bushels could be had at $1s6.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
Chamberlain's Collie and DiarrhOea
Remedy.
Remedy.

Now is he time to buy bottle of
this remedy so as to be prepared in
case that any one of your family
should have an attack of collie or
diarrhoea during the summer
months. 1t is worth hundred
times its cost when needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
WearIed, as II Were.

Stanley had learned to dress him.
self and was quite proud of it, but
after several days practice he seemed
to have lost his pride. One morning
he asked his mother to dress him.
u thought you could dress yourself
Stanley-tyou must be getting lazy"
"No, Ilain't; but rs lcsed my
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

If a man deserves praise he
doesn't want it, and if he wants it
he doesn't deserve it.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-31
made In Nashville
TO WRITE II RIGHT JUST WRITE


of Mississippi, Miss Addie W. Hun
ter of New York. Rev. Florence Ran.
dolph of New Jersey, Mrs. NJ. E. Coins
of Missouri, Mrs. Leila A. Pendleton
of Washington, Miss Meta Pelham OF
Michigan, Miss MarN Jackson of
Rhode Island, Mrs. Bertha Turner OF
California, Mrs. Gertrude Lancaster
of Utah, Mrs. Bonnie Bogle of Oregon,
Mrs. ]. e. Maps of Spokane. Mrs
Mary II. Baker of Wyoming. Mrs
Susan c. Evans of Wisconsin and
rauy others.
Our SO affiliated members will be
With us and a program is be n5 al
ranged by them for one evening.
Be there to see the burning of the
Douglass mortgage and to elect the
nine women trustees of the Doug
lass home.
For information concerning pro-
gram write Mrs. Myrtle F. Cook,
2436 Montgale avenue, Kansas City,
Mo.
Musical contest open to any colored
woman. Write Mrs w. T. B. Will
liams, Hampton Institute, Va.
Literary contest open to any COL
ored woman. Write Miss Anna
Jones, 2414 Montgale avenue, Kansas
City, Mo
Woman Suffrage, the greatest prob
lem before the American Negro to
correct past wrongs, will come before
us. The most prominent woman suf-
fragist in this country is expected to
be present and speak for US
Mrs. Dishman, General Chairman
is making all arrangements for the
greatest convention ever held in our
history.
Meet Credential Committee Mon.
day, July Sth, at II a. m.
Executive Board July Sth at p. m
Acquaintance Reception and Wei
come, s p. m.
Honorary Presidents: Mrs. Mary
Church Terrill, Mrs Lucy Thurman
Miss elizabeth Carter, Mrs. Booker
7. Washington.
Mrs, Mary B. Talhert, President.
Miss Ida R. Cummings, Vice Presi-
dent-at-Large.
Miss Halle O. Brown, Chairman of
Executive Board.
Miss Georgia A. Hugent, Core
spending Secretary.
Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson, Treasurer.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-31
BETHEL.

Monday and Tuesday nights, May
20 and 81, were indeed big nights at
Bethel. There was a fine program
each night. Monday night the little
children in their Japanese wedding
were a delight to all. Miss Elnoree
Waddey was the popular candidate
in the Elementary Division. Tuesday
night was another big night. Miss
Louise Harlan was the popular can
didate of the Secondary Division
This effort was pulled off in behalf
of the Missionary Society. $105,03
was cleared OF all expense. This
being the first time this society had
put forth an effort, the newly organ
lied officers should feel encouraged
and keep working, as success comes
to those who hold out and endure to
the end No time to stop for likes
or dislikes. The Christian way is an
uphill way; no way station; con
tinual pull. Sunday morning the
president Of that Society, Mrs. w. H.
Can't, served the school to cream.
Trustees of the church are preparing
for a big rally in June. The pastor
and trustees are urging each men,
Der to do his or her duty. Those that
are staying away from church are
missing some mighty good sermons
by our pastor.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-05-31
QUINDARO CLOSES ITS 22ND
ANNUAL SESSION.
DR.. F. Jesse Peck Elected President
U. S. Government to Train
Mechanics.

Thursday, May 18th, marked the
closing of a successful years work
in view of the loss of our esteemed
president few months ago. Among
the many programs and entertain
ments leading up to the closing were
several brilliant recitals by the grad
yates and students of the music
school In keeping with the nations
war program, the trustees arranged
an earlier closing which the faculty
and students entered into with zeal
and enthusiasm. Thirty-two gradu
ates were given diplomas and certi-
ticates from the various departments
of the school, while several young
men awaiting for their country's call
remained to the close to receive di-
plomas and certificates.
At the annual meeting of the
State Board of Trustees on May l6,
Dr.. +. Jesse Peck, D. d., of Topeka,
Kansas, was elected president sue
ceeding the late DR.. II. r. Healing.
DR.. Peck returns to the school after
having served as president during
its infancy. He comes back with
a broader vision of the work and
plans to maintain the high standard
and efficiency which marked the ad-
ministration Of the late president.
Present prospects point to a bigger
and greater school for the coming
year.
A contract has been closed with
the u. S. Government to place 100
National Army men on the campus
for special instruction in technical
branches. Additional equipment and
machinery is being installed for
them and on June 18th, the men will
arrive and be ASSIGNED as follows:
20 in carpentry and wood work; 30
in electrical work; 40 in blacksmith
ing and forging and 10 in concrete
work.
Several of the school instructors
have been employed by the govern
ment for this course The men will
be under command of Negro officers
and chartered and fed in the univer-
sitv buildings