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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Classical ADVERTISING.

"Dad," said young Archie, as he
came home from school one afternoon,
"there's a new professor in the High
street"
"a professor Of what?" asked his fa-
Their.
II don't know. I saw his sign in
front Of his Office"
"A professor doesn't usually hang
out sign"
"This one does, and I copied it so
that could ask you about it,"
Here Archie produced scrap of pa
per upon which he had carefully and
laboriously Transcribed, "Aristides Nc
Corkie, Professor of Crinicultural Alb
session and Genealogical Tripsis."
"Well," said Archie's father, after a
moments cogitation, 'if have not for
gotten my classics, your new professor
is what is sometimes called tonsorial
artist, and it appears from his sign
that he makes a speciality Of hair
cutting and shampooing. London Tit
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Mathematics Aid to Leaders.

In addition to his attachments as a
chess player, Napoleon was skillful
mathematician, science which has
always attracted great soldiers. AS
a young man, writer in the London
Chronicle declares, he was quite dis
tinguished by his ready manipulation
of mathematical formulate, and his
keen mathematical brain was a BIG
factor in his success as a general.
Wellington also had similar talent,
and on one occasion he told Rev. r.
Gleig that he attributed much of his
success to his lifelong devotion to
the science Of numbers. Many other
famous soldiers of the last century
were adopts in rapid and accurate cal
culation, among them Lee, Jackson
and MoltEe. Washington, too, was a
mathematician, subject in which he
was exceptionally proficient.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
H.rnea 70 Foil u.Roats.

If actual trials prove the scheme to
be practicable, 1t is understood that in
order to check the depredations of the
enemy's U-boats, immense oceangoing
barges towed by powerful armed tugs,
may be used instead Of steamships for
transporting freight through the SUBJ
marine zones. Long, low-sitting, in
closed craft Of steel construction will
be tested. Crews being unnecessary,
the barges are to be decked few
inches above the water line so that
from a Distance they will be practi-
cally invisible to Il periscope. AS is
perhaps generally known, tub, be-
cause Of its small size and compara-
lively shallow draft, offers torpe-
do a poor target. In gun duel, should
q U-boat risk fight the tug would
have nearly an even break with the
enemy.-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
MANY trench Diseases.

The unparalleled conditions of mod
ern warfare are found by DIR. J. e.
Lind to have brought to the military
surgeons two new types Of cases. One
OF these is shell shock, apparently due
to the emotional strain upon the nerv-
GUS system; and the other is surpris-
ingly large number of ailments arising
from the peculiar environment of the
trenches. A relapsing fever, a tran
silent nephritis. and frostbite of the
feet are the three chief disorders re-
sulting from trench life. There are al
so trench enteritis, trench skin, trench
diarrhoea, trench rheumatism, trench
back, and trench jaundice. but these
may be symptoms of or connected in
some way with the three principal dis
eases.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
BuRBoT IS FREsH-WATER COD
Species Which Inhab:ts Northern Part
of Western Hemisphere Has a
Voracious Appetite.

The burbot has the distinction of
being the only fresh-water member of
the cod family, all of it's relatives liy-
ing in the sea. It's habitat circles the
earth, two almost indistinguishable
species being found, one each, in the
lakes and larger streams of the north
ern parts of the two hemispheres. In
North America it occurs from the Arc
tic circle, and perhaps beyond it, to
the Ohio and Missouri rivers, being
particularly abundant in the Great
Lakes and the larger waters of New.
England, New York, Canada and
! Alaska.
It is said to spawn in the winter and
early spring and like most of it's fam
| lily is exceedingly prolific, estimates of
the number of eggs ranging from 160-
go in a medium-sizcd fish to $4,000
in large one. It's yoracity is notori-
Gus. By day it hides in the holes and
crannies of the bOttcn or in the deep
er waters, but at night it goes forth
to prey on other fishes, crawfshes,
and, at least in early life, on aquatic
insects and fish eggs. It's highly dis
tenSible stomach is as elastic as its
appetite and it takes heavy toll of
its neighbors, the particular trait
which has brought it into disfavor with
the fishermen who brook no rivalry in
their calling.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
GIVES SAFETY FIRST IDEA
Latest Effort Of Government to Protect
country's Homes From Pos
slble Accident.

The safety of the home is the sub
ject of pamphlet issued by the bu-
reau Of standards, Department of Com
merce, entitled safety for the House
hold, Bureau Of Standards, Circular
No. To-" An interesting account of
household hazards is given. The top
les are discussed clearly in a manner
which would afford basis for popular
education in safety first" The dam
gers from electricity, gas, fire, light
ming, household chemicals and the 9TH
er common causes of accident are re-
cited and many actual cases are de-
scribed. The purpose is to aid in re-
moving needless risk and fear, and to
develop intelligent caution where the
hazard cannot be entirely avoided.
The hazards Of the home have in
creased in modern times, from the serv-
ice of gas and electricity and the use
of such dangerous articles as matches,
volatile oils, poisons and the like. The
use of energy in the home necessarily
involves some risk which intelligent
planning and care will reduce to min
imum.
Caution alone is not enough, since
many of the dangers are not even sus-
pected. The nature Of such unknown
hazards must be made plain. The cir
cular emphasizes the seriousness of
some Of the risks not generally known,
gives simple cautions and aims to guide
the formation Of habits of carefulness
The circular also suggests effective
home equipment to minimize the risks
involved and aims to encourage pub
lie measures to provide safety for the
household and community.
1t is intended, not to increase fear
Of accident, but rather to remove the
causes and the need for alarm. The
sense of safety to be gained by observ-
ing these cautions would alone justify
the careful study of this new circular.
This circular completes the series of
three popular household circulars
which deal with measurements, mate
rails and safety. These form valu-
able addition by the bureau of stand
ards to the literature on household
management.
The appalling loss of life from avoid
able causes and injury to person and
property make the pamphlet especially
timely. It Is believed that thousands
Of human lives could be saved and acct
dents reduced to the minimum if the
precautions suggested are followed.
Copies Of this circular can be purchas-
ed at nominal cost of Is cents per
copy from the superintendent Of doc
uments, government printing Office,
Washington, D. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
ORIGIN Of Blizzard.

Blizzard is undoubtedly word Of
American origin, but it is much older
than suggested. In Amersham (Eng.)
churchyard today there Is tomb Of
the BLIZZARD family and people Of that
name still reside in the village Of Chal-,
font st. Giles. A man of this name ac-
companied William Penn to the new
world. This BLIZZARD, 1T is said, devel-
Oped very unsociable habits and set;
tied far away from his fellows in the
remote Northwest. Now a northwest
ern snowstorm is the most disagreeable,
thing there is about the whole climates
and Mr.. BLIZZARD, being so unpleasant a,
person to his neighbors, his name was
adopted to describe the Objectionable
type of weather which blew from his
direction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
The Point of View.

A number of Kentucky mountaineers
had just arrived at Camp Taylor.
Probably not one of them had ever
been out of the hills before this trip
to the camp. One young fellow was
standing on a slight elevation where
an excellent vDw of the camp could
be obtained. His mouth and eyes were
wide open and his whole expression
was one Of establishment and wonder.
a sergeant approached and said,
swell, how's 1t look?"
Gee, this is a big place." answered
the new addition to the army.
"Oh, If you think this is big wait
till you get to France" said the SER
geant.
my God, amt this France?" asked
the rookie, In surprised voice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
War az a BeautIher.

A doctor told me the other day that
the war is doing one good thing at
least in teaching the nations how much
better or they are with less food than
they used to eat He meant that they
were more healthy, but there is anoth-
er side to it. Much of the adipose It's
sue which has caused us middle-aged
women to look older than we want to
Is the result Of overeating. Eat what
your need, exercise all you can, keep
your mind awake and keep young
Mothers Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Real Estate Transfers Recorded At
Clerks Office.


William H. Cole, Jr., and wife,
Frank A. Reynolds and wife and
Raymond B. Reynolds and wife, "
acre property near Principle Furn-
ace, SIS and other considerations.
Robert G. Thackery, Joshua Clay
ton and William j. Bratton, Trus-
tees, to The Colonial Trust Company,
Trustee, Marley Mill property,
$4,000.
William w. Johnson, of Hartford
county, to Mabel Hunt Johnson, AZ
acre property at Leslie, $40 and
other considerations.
Thomas G. Roe and wife to Will
liam H. Scott, 364 acre farm in First
district, 100000.
| George w. McGraw, Sr., and wife
to Thomas Gait, of Virginia, 81 acre
farm in Third district, $4,000.
Bertha Gilmour and William Fl.
Rowland, of Philadelphia, property
on West Main street, Elkton
Miller Brothers Company, of Della
ware, to Amos Webster, property
near Fair Hill, $500.
Clara v. Beeson, of Ohio, to James
M. Holden, 2 properties in Rising
Sun, $2500.
Mary E. McKown to Mary J..
Cheadle, of Hartford county, 4 acre
property at Lombard, $40 and other
considerations.
Joshua Clayton, Assignee, and
Robert C. Reeder and wife to Allie
M. Harvey, property on Main street,
North East, $500.
Henry G. Burkins and wife to LIZ
zie Sollars and Thomas Sollars, SO "
acre farm in Sixth district, $40 and
other considerations.
Isaac D. Davis and wife and
George M. Evans to Matthew V.
Reynolds and wife, of Hartford coun-
ty, 800 acre farm in Fifth district,
$40 and other considerations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Americas First Cartoon.

Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania
Gazette was the first American news
paper to print cartoon. There were
rumors of a possible war with the
French, which resulted in call for a
meeting at Albany Of the representa-
tives of the British colonies. Frank
lin was one of the commissioners, and
to increase the force Of an appeal for
united action, on May 8, 1854, printed
a cartoon representing a snake cut into
eight parts, the head representing New
England and the other seven parts the
various colonies outside Of New Eng
land. The legend read: "Join or die"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Where Was the NIGHT School =?

I think have a match here in Mas
sachusetts for the Korean woman who
did not know her husbands name.
knocked at door; lady came;
said, II am making a business direc.
tory of the town, and need the name
of this family" She gave the sur
name; 1 asked the given name. She
replied, "Ed." said, "That may mean
Edwin, Edward or Edmund. Which
should writer" She answered, 81
don't know; haven't been married a
great WHILE" At another time and
place I asked the usual questions and
received answers as usual. But the
surname was anything but English, and
I said: "I'll have TO let you spell it for
me-" She replied: ~ don't spell it !:
John does. Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Growth OF United states Navy.


The growth Of the United States
Navy in the past year has been the
subject of the most favorable COM
ment by our Allies.
Never before in the history of the
world has a naval force of any coun-
try been augmented as rapidly as has
Uncle Sans without the slightest
sacrifice of efficiency in organization.
Maryland has played prominent
part in the increase of our fighting
forces on the seas, and wherever our
sailors go, the State that produced
the author and birthplace of the Ma
tional anthem is we'll represented.
Nor has the call for Navy recruits
ceased. The Navy is not yet filled
to it's maximum authorized strength
There still is need for more men to
operate the ships we are sending
across in defiance of the enemy sub
marines.
The principal need is for appren-
tice seamen. There is plenty of OPP
portunity for advancement in this
Branch, and the pay is increased
accordingly.
Full particulars of Navy enlist
ments can be obtained from the near
est postmaster; directly from the
Navy Recruiting Station, Calvert and
Lexington Streets, Baltimore, or
from the Navy Recruiting Sub-sta-
tions at Cumberland and Hagers-
town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Times Had chanued.

'Why are the stars so dim tonight?''
she cooed, softly.
Because your eyes are so much
brighter" he whispered, pressing her
little hand.
They were engaged then.
II wonder how many telegraph poles
1t would take to reach from here to
the starsf" she murmured. musingly.
"One If 1t were long enough" he
growled. "Why don't you talk COM
mon sense7"
That was after they were married.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
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-Eve years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the. Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure fer short time you viii see a
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid OF catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Hot and Cold Air.

"Do you know" asks DIR. A. L. Bene-
dict, the editor OF the Buffalo Medi-
cal Journal, shat warm air can be as
pure as cold? Do you know that a
window open an inch, with the wind
blowing 80 miles an hour, and with the
outdoor temperature 90 or 80 degrees
F. below the initial indoor tempera-
ture, will renew the air in bedroom
more quickly than a wide open window
on hot still summer night?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Poor Kind Of Joke.

A woman of uncertain age required
the services Of page boy and inserted
In the local paper an advertisement
headed: "Youth wanted"
One Of her friends. with little humor
and less taste. sent her bottle Of a
celebrated wrinkle remover. pot Of
fairy bloom. set Of false teeth and Q
tiaxep vigil -.---.-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Applied Mathematics,

children, children" exclaimed the
fond hen mamma, cackling loudly in
joy. "Gather about quickly and see
the bee-yew-tiful, long worm 1 have
just found. Isn't it a dream? Now
the problem is, how will we divide it?'
Mother, allow me to suggest" said
the tiniest chick, who was destined to
become a large, heavy-set rooster,
shat the problem might be solved by
long division"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Great Help.

"My children are. very fastidious
about their eating. Sometimes envy
the mother birds"
"Why so? They have to work very
hard to feed their young"
"Yes, but there's no kicking about
this and that. The youngsters don't
know what they are going TO have for
dinner until it is half way down their
thrOatS."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the
Fee.

There is an old saying that ma
ture cures, the doctor takes the fee,'
but as everyone knows you can help
Nature very much and thereby en-
able it to effect cure in much less
time than is usually required. This
is particularly true of colds. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy relieves
the lungs, liquifies the tough mucous
and aids in its expectoration, allays
the cough and aids Nature in restor-
ing the system to healthy condi-
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
NOT Her CONCERN
What Cared CorneIia's Sister for
Georges Remarks?
But IL May Have Been Just Possible
She Was Trifle Disappointed
at Something the Youth
Had Said.

"Oh, how do you do?" said the diff
dent young man as he entered the
screened porch. 'T-er-I thought
you were Miss Cornelia."
"She's gone out" explained Cor
nelia's considerably older sister. "But
that doesn't matter. Sit down, Mr..
Chudleigh. Isn't it lovely EVENING""
EYES," agreed the diffident young
man. "Er-you're looking well"
"Do you really think SOP" murmured
Cornclia's sister, archly. I'm so glad
you like this blue dress-people al
ways have said blue becomes mel"
"Yes, it does!" said the diffident
young man hurriedly. ut looks fine"
II value a compliment from you"
said Cornelia's elder sister. 81 appre-
ciate the opinion Of man Of your
experience far more than Cornelia
does. Girls of eighteen are so CATER
Drained and-well, conceited. You must
have observed that with all your ex-
periencer'
Eyes, Of course" said the diffident
young man, beginning to throw out his
chest and frown seriously.
II knew you would agree with me"
niurmured Cornelia's sister softly.
sIsn't 1t great comfort, Mr.. Chudleigh,
to find some one who is entirely SYM
pathetic and comprehending?"
"Ycs,' said the diffident young man
suddenly. 81 do, come to think Of it !
With some people it is so hard to get
along-that is, find 1t so hard to say
what mean to them. That is terribly
embarrassing when I'm dying to speak
my mindl"
II hope you don't feel that way with
me-" said Cornelia's elder sister softly.
mo, I DON'T" declared the young
man. II wonder-would you mind If I
told you something's"
"Why, Mr.. Chudleighl' exclaimed
Cornelia's sister. raising her eyes and
then dropping them again hurriedly.
SLOW absurdI Why should mind?"
It'd rather you guessed" he said
huskily.
"Guess?" she repeated. allow can I
guess when l haven't the ghost of an
idea"
.But you must have" insisted the
young man, fervently.
"Oh, Mr.. Chudleigh l'' said Cornelia's
sister family.
"You're blind If you didn't" said
the young man rapidly. Haven't you
seen me here night after night, unable
to tear myself away, a regular slave
to-"
sWhy. George I" said Cornelia's sis
ter TREMENDOUSLY. "You' are so over
whelming! hadn't notion! You"
s'It's got to the point" insisted the
young man with the violence of the
timid person who is thoroughly
Aroused, where I've got to know def
nitely-whether I'm to stay or to go
can't wait another instant"
tits stay, George, DEAR" said Cor
nelia's elder sister, slipping her hand
In his.
"You think she wants me to stay?
You are sure?" cried the difident
young man.
"She? Who7" cried Cornelia's sister.
"Why, Cornelia, of course" ex-
planned the diffident young man. What
did you suppose was talking about
all this timer"
"Mr. Chudleigh," said Cornelia's eld-
err sister after an awful pause, "there
isn't any way of knowing what a per-
son like yourself is talking about. And
IL Won think / have the slightest inter-
est in your remarks you are very much
mistaken" - Pittsburgh Gazette
Times. :.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Its Class.

"a club buffet is paradoxical sort
Of thing"
"Why so?'
Because so many men use it when
they are out of spirits"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

Annie c. >Vandiver and other heirs
of Murray Vandiver, deceased, to
John A. Krumrine, farm near North
East, SIS and other considerations.
Ralph M. Dunbar, of New York, to
Daniel L. Krauss, of Newark, Del,
property on Church street, Elkton,
$1,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

The order prohibiting the sale Of
flour in lots of less than IL pounds
has been suspended. Licensed deal
ers have been advised that they may
market several sizes of packages
weighing less than IL pounds, with
2-pound minimum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

Representatives of the musical
instrument industry have agreed to
a curtailment of their output to 20
per cent Of normal during April and
May.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

81 have used Chamberlain's Lini
ment for pains in the chest and lame
ness of the shoulders due to rheu-
matism, and am pleased to say that
it has never failed to give me prompt
relief" writes Mrs. s. N. Finch.
Batavia. n, z.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

The Fuel Administration has is
sued a warning against the use of
domestic sizes of hard coal by in
dustrial plants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

Field and garden seed ARE upx
conditionally exempted from all q
bargoes, according to the DeparS
ment of Agriculture. Instructions
are issued to all railroads to do
everything possible to expedite the
movement of seed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

The State council of defense in
Maine has set aside $250,000 to be
loaned to farmers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

A Nationwide Organization
merchants is being made to promote
sales Of war-savings securities in dry
goods and department stores.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26
WANTED.

WANTED.
Rags, Bones, Bags, Burlap,
Hides, Iron, Gum and Metals.
Paper cement bags, Magazines,
Papers, Books.
Highest cash prices paid for all
kinds of Junk, Hides, Calf
Skins Furs and Tallow.
JULIUS 1. BAER,
Phone 126-X
RISING SUN, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-04-26

And a Wooden
great
INSECT POWDER
always
harms butt nsecsan with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-11-04
AMUSEM ENTS.
At the CASINO.

william Farnum undoubtedly has
one Of the strongest parts of his
career as Lassiter in Riders of the
Purple Sage which is being shown at
the Casino. Large audiences enjoyed
the photoplay Sunday evening.
Based on Zane Grey's novel OF the
same name, Riders Of the Purple
Sage" relates a story, the setting OF
which is in Utah in the early days OF
the Mormon settlement and gives an
interesting insight into the practices
of some of the former leaders of that
sect. The play starts with the ad-
duction Of a girl by dignitary OF the
Mormon church and tells thrilling
story of long hunt by her brother
for the man who wronged her. Start
ling gun duels, thrilling rides on the
edge of high cliffs, and sensational
revelations of n secret organization
afford Mr.. Farnum exceptional oppor-
tunities to portray those qualities FOL
which he has become well known.
A two-reel comedy "a Divers Las
Kiss and Hearst-Pathe News were
also shown.