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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27


silly little thing, I consider"
TOO bad, too bad" chirped the
robin. Il won't bother you any more
then. have a concert engagement
ut four o'clock, and l might just as
wei have little practice first"
mo, no, don't leave" said the Loop
ard. "You amuse me. / really can't
understand you"
Il suppose" said the robin, who
thereupon returned TO his former
perch, that it must be hard for Loop
ard to think like a robin. 1t would
be just as hard for me to think as
you do. And so it's hard for you to
understand me-because were both so
different"
"That's So" said the leopard, ''we
are very different. But / would like
to know why you sing instead of roar,
why you chirp instead of growl, why
you eat worms instead of animals, and
why you are happy instead of cross"
Il can't answer so many questions
at a time" said the robin, "unless
chirp and sing and say to everything
that it's all because I'm robin a
r-o-b-i-n!"
And the robin gave the loveliest Of
trills.
Now, you needn't begin to practice
for that concert" said the leopard. ~
want you to talk to me"
"Dear me-" said the robin. "You are
very severel And pray tell why can't
practice if I want to? I can fly away
from you, and you can't catch me
You're in yard which is only very
big cage"
please don't be mean" said the
leopard, and as he looked very sorrow
full, the robin said:
"Tm sorry. / didn't intend to be
mean, I am sure, but you mustn't com
mand me to talk to you. You must
ask me politely"
every Well" said the leopard. Now
little Mr.. Robin, will you kindly have
speech with me? There" he added,
that was fine, wasn't 1t, robin?"
The robin chirped and laughed.
That was fine" he agreed. "Well,
now will answer your questions one
by one"
"Good !" said the leopard.
"In the first place" said the robin,
st love to sing 1t makes me happy.
And too, was given this voice by dea
Mother Nature. It's wrong not t.
make the most of the things that arr
given to us, and to give others happi
ness by them If we can"
Dear me-" said the leopard, you
certainly have a good disposition.
Well, continue"
II chirp instead of growl, because ]
can talk in that way. / can't growl
And / eat worms because ] think
they're delicious, and my throat is the
size for little worms and not for big
meals.
II am happy because the world is so
nice. There are brooks and trees
green lawns and this beautiful ZOO
park, there is sunshine and there
is dear Mrs. Robin Red Breast whom
I love so much. She is such good
kind mate! And there are the dear
baby robins, too"
"Gracious !" growled the leopard
softly, for he was trying to be nice
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
Couldn't Be Worse.

The Elector-No, sir; I'll vote for
'other fellowl
The Candidate-But you've never
seen him.
The Elector-No; but I've seen thee
London Tit-Bits.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
The Exact Locality.

Magistrate-Oficer, did you catch
this man in 1agrante delictu?
Policeman-No, your honor caught
him in the back alley.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

to the robin.
"Well, your story
is very interest
ing, but there is an
old, old, old saying
about the leopard
not being able to
change his spots,
which means, |
believe, that the
! e opard can't
change his nature,
so / couldn't sing,
nor chirp, nor eat
worms. And Mrs.
Leopard has even
been known to eat
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

Buzz saws are usually temperate
but occasionally they take two o
three fingers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

There's nobody so busy as the man
who doesn't want to do something
else.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

A man without hands can never feel
well.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

One of the troubles with calling the
other man fool Is that he may be
right
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
MDDYSENNDlG
ARY TALL ell
~ MARY GPAHAM BONNER
ROBIN AND LEOPARD.

II would hate to be a robin" said
the leopard to the little red robin who
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

was singing In a
tree near the leop-
ards yard.
''Thank you for
the compliment,
you're very kind,
I'm sure" said the
robin, chirping
happily.
you're always
so peaceful and so
sweet, !" said the
leopard. There
is nothing fierce
and wild about
Won. You're a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

Women Form Life Guard.
Ocean Beach, a seaside resort In
southern California, has a life-saving
guard of five women.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
FRECKL LES
Now Ia she Tine 70 Get Rid Of The.e Ugly Snatn

There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, MS Othine-doubls
strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get ounce OF 0thlne-doublo
strength-from your druggist, and apply a little
of II night and morning and you should soon
that the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear while the lighter ones have vanished
tirely. 1t Is seldom that more than one
is needed TO completely clear the skin and gain
a beautiful clear complexion,
BE to ask for the double strength Othine,
this is sold under guarantee OF money bach
II It falls to remove freckles.-Ady.
Several varieties of grass that grow
proltically in India have been found
to make excellent paper pulp.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children. and see that It
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Farm machinery in recent years
has played a very important role in
crop production, and this year its
place in farm operations is more i'm
portant than ever before. The prop
err amount and kind of tools Will en-
able the farmer to work more land
and obtain better returns. III fact,
the increased use of farm machinery
frequently makes it possible to man
age the farm with less help. One of
the greatest causes of deterioration
of farm tools and implements is their
exposure to the weather and the
failure upon the part of the farmer
or labOrer to clean them properly
before they are put away for the
season when they are not in active
use. There is wide variation in
the length of life of those farm i'm
plements treated properly and those
left to rust out in the fields. This
difference is sufficient to pay interest
on the initial cost of good farm ma
chinery. The lack of proper storage
and care during the winter months
is responsible for much OF the de-
probation. This season also is the
best time in which to repair ma
chimes and put them in proper
mechanical condition.
The farmer has everything to gain
and nothing to lose by placing his
order as early as possible for new
machines and repair parts which will
be needed next season. If this fact
is true in normal times, its import
ance is magnified many times now
that shipments frequently require
longer time.
The farmer has been advised times
without number concerning the de-
STABILITY of overhauling farm tools
and implements during the slack
season. Whether such advice is
necessary or whether it is acted
upon in normal times is not uues-
ton to be considered now. The
need for ample machinery, running
smoothly and without breakdowns in
1918, is more important to the farm
er than ever before.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Defends Present School Law.
Elkton, Maryland,
February 26, 1918.

To the Editor of The Midland
Journal.
Dear Sir
Will you give me a short space in
your columns to reply to writer
signed Taxpayer" who dates his
letter from Rising Sun. In the issue
of the Cecil Wing of Feb. Is, he en-
dorses the action of Delegate Price
in introducing into the House the
bill to repeal that most valuable
feature of our present school law,
the office of Primary Supervisor.
simply wish to ask if Taxpayer"
knows that Marylands present
school Law is considered by Experts
to be one of the best in the United
States?
This Law has attracted such wide
spread interest that Educators every
where are watching to see. if we will
live up to our opportunity.
Has Taxpayer" read "The Euu-
cational Survey" made two years
ago? If not, let him send to the
General Educational Board, 81
Broadway, N Y. He will receive a
copy. free, and it is worth reading
Has he read Zone Years Compul-
sorry Education in Maryland? and,
Elementary School Supervision in
Maryland?" I doubt it. Let him
get them from Mccoy Hall, Balti-
more.
Has Taxpayer" ever attended
the meetings of the teachers since
we have had Supervisors?
Surely not, or he would not call
them useless.
Mr. Taxpayer, study this ques
ton.
We are proud to be told by
tourists that Maryland has as good
roads as any in the country. Don't
you wish our beloved Stale to be
classed among the most intelligent?
Or, are you satisfied to rank twenty
third, as at present?
You are fortunate in having prop
erty that enables you to be a "heavy
taxpayer" Why not see that a
liberal part of it is used to give the
children OF Maryland as good schools
rs there are in any part of our coun-
try.
AN OBSERVER.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Legislative Program.

The statewide bone dry bill, which,
with national prohibition, has alb
sorbed the attention of the General
Assembly since the beginning of the
session, is close to climax. 1t was
expected to be reported favorably in
the House by the Temperance Com
mittee on Wednesday. A fight to a
finish will begin at once.
In the Senate the bill lies dormant
in the Committee on Temperance.
In the Senate the city extension
bill, the woman's suffrage bill, race
track addition and Wilson ballot
law repeal bills will occupy the cen
ter of the stage.
The following are special ordsrs in
the House during the week:
March ITO establish a commits
sion to investigate sickness and acct
dent, not compensated by workmen's
compensation, of employed persons
and their families.
March Senate bill to prevent
willful destruction of trees.
March Judges pension bill.
March ITO request United
States government to cease drafting
of men engaged in farming, fisheries
and other food-producing industries
The deplorable condition Of the
state roads and the need Of theil
immediate repair will come before
both houses during the week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

The War Saving Stamps are not
only for the children. They AT for
everyone-from old age down to the
child of tender age. Every ia. nler
should interest himself and mis-
children in buying the stamps, not
only as splendid investment, but
to help in the greatest cause that has
ever confronted this Great Nation,
Buy stamps and help the boys a! the
front who are lighting for you and
for me.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

The Baltimore press, at the in
stance of the whiskey crowd, is doing
its best to bam-booz1e the people
concerning the Statewide prohibi-
ton measure, which is to be passed
upon the present Legislature, if
the plans of the temperance leaders
carry.
The whiskey controlled Baltimore
dailies assure us there is no necessity
for any further temperance legisla-
ton, as the Prohibition Amendment
has been ratified, that the temper
ance forces are taking up entirely
too much Of the valuable time OF
our legislature, to the detriment or
other important measures, etc, etc,
AS a matter of fact, there is no
question that affects the welfare OF
the State more, and in which the
people. are as deeply concerned, than
that of the driving of the whole
whiskey business from our borders,
and the time seems ripe for making
a complete job of it now.
The greater part of Maryland IS
under prohibition laws, and to allow
a few wet spots to remain and pol
lutte the State by plying their cor
rupting trade has become so dis
gushing to the temperance element
that the Statewide prohibition move
has their hearty accord, and the
Legislators are hearing from the
folks back home in. no uncertain
terms.
1t is CALLING to the vets to find
themselves defeated at every turn,
as they have been the present Cen
eral Assembly, and their walls are
loud and long. Meanwhile their
"third house" is redoubling efforts
at Annapolis to check the tide that
is running strong against them, in
the hope of getting a further short
respite before their dirty business is
driven entirely from Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
"A Bilious Attack.

When you have bilious attack
your liver fails to perform its func-
tons. You become constipated. The
food you eat ferments in your stom-
ach instead if digesting. This in
flames the stomach and causes
nausea, vomiting and terrible head
ache. Take Chamberlain Tablets
They will tone up your liver, clean
out your stomach and you will soon
be as well. as ever. They only cost
a quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

A thoro survey of the farm labor
situation would be most enlightening
at this time. The farmers know the
conditions in their own field, but
those fields are limited. The East
particularly have been hit by the in
creased demands and the wages be-
ing paid in the large eastern cities.
They know that practically all the
available help was taken last fall and
this winter. If there are sections
that were not similarly affected and
where there is help available, these
farmers want to know about it.
Also, as seems probable, il some OF
the many that went to the cities in
response to the high wages are now
ready to come back to the smaller
wages but the more agreeable work
of the farm, the farmers want to
know it and they want to know how
and where to get in touch with such
help. There are reports that con-
siderable of this city labor, drawn
from farms in the past year, is now
ready to come back. The big wages
have not proved as profitable when
all necessary expenses are paid, and
the work under exacting gang fore
men and the housing conditions i'm
posed have not proved attractive as
the early reports had led these men
to expect. Many of these men
were naturally country-minded, and
they have not taken kindly to city
environment. According to reports,
these men are drifting back to the
farms for next years work.
But how many are there of these
men, and where can they be reach
ed and how can they be put in touch
with the farmers needing help?
These are questions that ought 10 be
developed by an intelligent farm
labor survey, and that at once. This
is work for the Federal Department
of Agriculture. During the past
year there was needless and con-
fusing duplication of employment
agencies. Well-intentioned but in
experienced organizations and iadi-
viduals developed a large number OF
so-called employment bureaus. Some
were able to be of slight service.
Some merely complicated the ma
chinery and made it more difficult
for the farmers to get the help they
needed. The great trouble was that
the machinery was not organized
and there was not plan of opera
tion covering the entire field. The
farmers have right to expect such
service from the Department OF Agrl-
culture. viii they get Pernsyl-
yania Farmer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
How,s This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-fve years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces. ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Hairs Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see a
great Improvement In your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, &c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
The Neutrality-suspicious. Constitu.
tiOnal Amendment.

o the Editor of the Midland
Journal
Will you permit me to call your
.eaders attention to much needed
,hange in our organic law that
should be submitted to the voters by
our present General Assembly:
refer to the Warfield- Delaplaine Con-
'titutional Amendment providing the
citizens of Maryland with the right
of Initiative on legislation for which
considerable sentiment exists, but
which for some reason or other doe.
not pass the legislature.
This measure, the most important
part of the initiative and referendum
principle, failed by one vote of get
ting the necessary three-flfths ma
jority in the Senate in 1914, SO that
only the referendum was submitted
In the 1916 Session it passed the
Senate with only six votes recorded
against it, but it's opponents control
led the Constitutional Amendment
Committees and succeeded in delay
ing it until too late to pass the
House.
AS matters now stand, Maryland
presents the curious spectacle of nav
ing one reign of popular government
without the other.
That the Initiative is needed To
perfect our system of representative
government is apparent to any
thoughtful observer. Our party
nominee may be superior in every
way to his opponent, and yet may
not take the same view that we do
of some measure we regard as vital
ly important. How can we be repre-
scented on that issue? without
the Initiative we have no recourse
but to vote for the inferior man who
while expressing our sentiments on
that measure. may misrepresent US
on everything else. With the Init
alive, we can support our candidate
with the feeling that we may resort
. direct action upon any particular
measure, should sufficient occasion
arise.
Our bi-camefal system of govern.
.rnaat affords many opportunities for
Nterested members to block need
/ 4 lneis'ation. One of our delegates
9ointed this out few days ago, say
'n@ that while formerly opposed to
The initiative principle, his expert
Hnce at Annapolis has shown him its
Importance. The State always suf-
fnrs more through the failure of
good measures than through the
actual passage of vicious ones. And
to the extent that this is true, the
initiative is a more important public
safeguard than the referendum.
The representatives of more than
half the States of the Union have
already submitted this reform to
their voters. In every case it has
carried by heavy majorities, al
though in a few instances difficult
Constitutional requirements have de-
layed its adoption. Maryland, a
leader in so many things, has not yet
had the opportunity to express it.
self; and it is the duty of our present
General Assembly to provide this if
we would maintain our reputation as
truly progressive state.
February 20, 1918.
CHARLES ]. oGIE.
--O-
nv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by Clerk of the
Court Charles S. Peacock since oGl
last issue:-
Walter M. Borland, of Elkton, and
Anna E. Ferguson, of Lewisville, Pa,
Charles e. Astle, of Rising Sun,
and Pearl C. Tyson, of Port Deposit.
Harry M. Hevelow and Mamie M.
Collins, both of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08
VIII Be Sufficient Supply OF sngar

Will Be Sufficient Supply OF Singer.
Realizing the Importance OF the
production and preservation of food
supplies, the United States Food
Administration desires to announce
that manufacturers of essential food
products, including packers of rruit,
condensers of milk, vegetable pack
ers and housewives will be able to
secure this year sufficient supplies OF
sugar for all necessary preservation
purposes. E. G. BAETJER,
Federal Food Administrator for
Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Dependency Due to Constipation.
Women often become nervous and
respondent. When this is due tt
constipation it is easily corrected by
taking an occasional dose of Cham
berlain's Tablets. These tablets are
easy to take and pleasant in effect,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Many man claims to be nervous,
when as matter of fact he is merely
|ill-tempered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

A grill who parades the streets in
short skirts thinks other. people
think she has shapely ankles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Mistaking fattery for friendship is
a very human error.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Man is made of dust and he wants
the rest of the earth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

If man praises his wife's cooking
he may never have to pay alimony.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

The wall flower at a ball is often
the only girl present fho can bake
bread.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

Preaching and practicing are twins
that are very soon separated
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-03-08

The No. 40 Series comprises the Nos.
10, 10, 10, 20. Ell, 40 and 40-X, all Of
which do equally good work, the only
difference being in the size CT the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-10

OPlUIOU
All men fear me!
| declare that Uncle Sam shall not
go to his knees to beg you to buy
his bonds. That is no position for
fighting man. But if you have
the money to buy, and do not buy,
| will make this No Mans Land
for you!
| will judge you not by an allegi-
ance expressed in mere words.
[ will judge you not by your mad
cheers as our boys march away to
whatever fate may have in store
for them.
| will judge you not by the warmth
Of the tears you shed over the lists
OF the dead and the injured that
come to us from time to time.
Twill Judge you not by your uncov-
cred head and solemn mien as our
manned in battle return to our
shores for loving care.
But, as wise as | am just, I Twill judge
you by the material aid you give to
the fighting men who are facing
death that you may live and move
and have your being in a world
made safe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-31
NGS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
MRS. MOORE'S PARTY.

Mrs. r. P. Moore entertained at a
delightful party this morning, honor
ing Mrs. Carr Glover, recent bride.
The house was effectively decorated
with pink carnations, and the top
score prize was box of embroidered
handkerchiefs. The pretty guest of
honor was presented with a. lovely
pair of embroidered pillowcases. Those
present were Mrs. Carr Glover, Ms.
Tom McLendon, Ms Frank Turpin,
Mrs Shelton Harris, Ms. P. L. Holt,
Mrs Macon Dudley, Mrs. w. G Turpin,
Mrs John Wagnon, Mrs. G. M. Coun-
ell, Mrs Elton Parker, Mrs. H. 0. Jones,
Mrs. Charles Hudson, Mrs. S. A Dan
iels, Mrs. Sam Heys, Mrs. Clarence
Davis. Mrs. Franc Mangum.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-01-31

were sent from the school and Plains
chapter sent three. Two pairs OF
wristlets were sent by Mrs. w r.
Speer Margaret Cranberry and Plains
chapter. One pair each by DIR. Stella
Thurman, Mrs. McMath, Miss Eliza
beth Edridge, Ella Slappey, Tthel Bass,
Rosa Azar. Two pairs of socks were
made by DR.. Stella G. Thurman, Mrs.
B. S. Parker and one pair each by
Mrs Cotton Mrs. Lula Glawson, Mrs
F. L. Cato. Three helmets were made
by Mrs. j. H. Clark; two each by Miss
Lizzie Gull, Mrs. B. L. DeBruyne, Mrs.
T. H. McGillis; one ach by miss Alice
Worthy, Mrs. Thomas Harold
Since November 20, the following
articles have been knitted and sent to
the Bureau of Supplies truIN splSn-
did showing.
Sweaters, ESQ; muffers, 149; pairs
wristlets, 1O4; prs. socks, 1873; he'll
NETS, Is.