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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1918.

Ohio, Minnesota, Florida, Wyom-
ing and Nevada have gone dry, max
ing a total of 80 dry States. This
omits Texas, where the courts have
Just overthrown the statewide law.
The majorities in Florida, Wyom-
ing and Nevada were-overwhelming.
In Florida every county voted dry.
Both Missouri and California cleo
ted legislatures pledged to ratifi-
cation of the constitutional amend
ment. Vermont, which had no pro-
hibition election, named twenty-five
dry state senators to six vets and
elected a majority of at least twenty
five drys in the House. This in
sures ratification by that State
Probably forty-four states will
ratify.
The changes in the United States
Senate add eight more to the
strength of the drys. In the House
the vets were bowled over in large
numbers.
The constitutional amendment fol
prohibition was submitted by the
representatives of an overwhelming
majority of the whole people. Skill
full Juggling of statements has Gre
ated the impression among certain
classes in New York and elsewhere
that the amendment could be imbed
ded in the Constitution by minority
of the population. THIS is NOT
TRUE. 1t could not be submitted
without the approval of two-thirds
of the entire population, acting
through their representatives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
Farmers National Congress.

Governors from many States an,
thousand of farmers and business
men from every State in the Union
will attend the Farmers National
Congress, which meets in Jackson
vile, Fla, December SO inclusive.
Jacksonville has prepared various
free side trips and other entertain
ments for those who attend. Lead
ers in agriculture regard the coming
meeting the most important one al
fecting food production that mas
ever been held in this country.
The Florida State Fair will be
open in Jacksonville during the Con-
gress, as the Fair dates are Nov. 81
to Dec. G, and this exhibition will be
a marvellous display of Florida's re-
sources. Jacksonville is arranging
for a mammoth crowd of visitors,
and there are various commit ,as
looking after various details.
Agriculture for the next few years
will take first place in all industries,
and it is regarded as important that
every section of the United States be
well represented. The distinctive
features will be attractive, and
special entertainments are being
provided for all the women who at
tend. Special rates are offered on
all railroads.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
Property Transfers.

Oliver C. Giles and wife, Eloise
w. Ash and Lizzie e. Woolley to the
same grantee, 6 lots of land in Elk
ton, 81 and other considerations.
William M. Brown, Joseph X.
Waddington and Benjamin E. Harris
trading as the Chesapeake Basket
Company, to Charley Andrichyn, rs
acres near Chesapeake City, $500.
Same grantors to Luka kurceba,
SO acres near Chesapeake City, 1886.
A. Maurice Wiley and others to
William N. Wilson, property at
Colora, $4,000.
Charles P. BARLEY and wife to
Elizabeth c. Page, of Philadelphia,
A acre farm on Elkton-North East
road,s $40 and other considerations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

A farm is a business, and crop
yields are only one part of that bust
ness. Studies in farm management
show that a farm to make money
must usually have a large business
must have good crops and live stock,
and must have these enterprises so
selected and organized on the fam
that the labor will be kept busy
throughout large part of the year
While it is important that farmer
avoid poor yields, he should not
judge the success of his, farm by its
yields alone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
Must Continue To Save Food.

The war is overTat least the
fighting is over, but we must not
stop saving food. 1t is even more
essential now than ever before be-
cause now we must supply many
thousands more people with food
than we have been supplying. We
have more soldiers in Europe, re-
turned prisoners, many who were
behind the German lines and our
enemies are asking food for their
civilian population. We must hear
their cries and send food to Bull
garia, Austria, Turkey and even
Germany in order to save many
thousands from death by starvation.
Continue to exercise all possible
thrift in the use of food stuffs.
America must feed the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

The American Red Cross is to re-
ceive about $1,OOO,0OO from the
estate of the late James A. SChry-
mser, a New York banker This is
the largest bequest that has ever
been made to the organization.
Under the will Of Mr.. Schrymser,
who died last April, the Red Cross is
made the residuary legatee of one
half of his estate, the total value of
which is more than 100000. Mr..
Schrymser's widow is to have the
use of the estate during her lifetime.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
About Group.

If your children are subject to
Group, or if you have reason to fear
their being attacked by that disease,
you should procure a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
study the directions for use, so that
in case of an attack you will know
exactly what course to pursue. This
is a favorite and very successful
remedy for Group, and it is import
ant that you observe the directions
carefully.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER.

Has been used for all ailments
that are caused by a disordered
stomach and inactive liver, such as
sick headache, constipation, sour
stomach, nervous indigestion, fer
mentation of food, palpitation of the
heart caused by gases in the stomach.
August Flower is a gentle laxativet
regulates, digestion both in stomach
and intestines, cleans and sweetens
the stomach and alimentary canal.
stimulates the liver to secrete the
bile and impurities from the blood.
Sold by Rising Sun Pharmacy, and
Harry Ross Cameron, Port Deposit,
Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

President Wilson has issued his
proclamation designating Thursday
November %, as Thanksgiving Day
The President declares the Ameri-
can people have special and moving
cause to be grateful and rejoice
Complete victory, he says, has
brought not only peace, but the con-
fident promise of new day as well
in which justice shall replace force
and jealous intrigue among the ma
tions. A new day shines about us
in which our hearts take new cour-
age and look forward with new hope
to new and greater duties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

For the present, and certainly un-
til December LIST, the household
sugar allowance is 8 pounds per per-
son per month, the pounds allow
ance will not go into effect until De
cember LIST.
The hotel and restaurant allow
ance is 8 pounds for each 80 meals
served and will not change until De-
cember list when it will become
pounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
Sleen and Rect.

One of the most common causes
of insomnia and restlessness is indi.
gestion. Take one of Chamberlain s
Tablets Immediately after supper
and see if you do not rest better and
sleep better. They only cost a
quarter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

Few persons get ashamed enough
of their meanness to be willing tt
give it up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

The more a man knows about the
gossip of a community the less ac
count he is likely to be in it,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

Some persons seem to place more
value on their crouch than they do
ON the friendship of their neighbors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

Almost any woman is willing to
have a check placed on her extrava-
gance-if it is good at the bank.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

A dishonest business may prospect
while it lasts. but it does not la
long enough to make it worth VIII
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

The. marriage ceremony does not
make man or woman license TO be-
come a chronic Pathfinder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

Persons who receive the fewest
letters usually have the most time to
find fault with the mail service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

Existence of friendship depends on
the reciprocity of esteem.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

A mans religion will not keep III
a very healthy condition if he gets
exercise only on Sundays.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

man may be an adept at debat-
ing religious subjects, and yet fail
to have any Christianity in his heart.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22

A good resolution is all right
provided you don't let it go at that.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-11-22
Most persons feel like giving MOI

when it is called an offering thai
when it is taken as collection.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29

From the London Times.

Bagdad was dead to all appearances, or moribund, when we
entered it on March II last year. Now it is a busting hive Of
humanity. Thousands of workmen pass through the streets early and
late. The main thoroughfarc, metaled and lighted, is a constant
stream of traffic, the sleepiest old woman who haunt the bazars have
become adepzs at lodging the Ford van.
A police force has been organized, and a fire brigade. The street
lamps have given place to electric lights. The water supply has beer
extended: Mosques have been repaired, roads metalled, schools
opened, including a survey school and Il raining school for teachers.
Water cars ply in the streets, sanitary squads, have penetrated the
most hidden purieus of the city, the smells are becoming centrifugal.
Called, injured, sick, and starved animals are received into a home
until they ART fit for shaft or pack again. The markets are controlled;
the grain supply has been taken in hand; and the prices are now
moderate. The municipality pays its way, and the Tigrs is crossed
by two bridges.
These are only some of the outward changes, and though most of
them affect the Bagdadi and the British and Indian soldier alike,
they n probably little noticed by he army of occupation. The soldier
in the street if asked if he marked much change in the city would
probably say that it looked cleaner, smet less, and seemed more alive.
He might remark upon the good behavior and contented appearance
of the citizens, but it is doubtful if he would associate these conditions
with the work of the administration.
Least of all is he likely to grasp the complicated nature of the
machinery we have been getting into gear, the complex relations of
laborer, tenant, landowner and state, the difficulty of adjusting their
or land records to go upon. Yet all this is being done, and a system
is being evolved based on what is sound in existing organization. W.
have adapted and modified these to meet the new needs, preserving as
far as possible local traditions and employing native agency. Here
things are alive. There are hotels-one excellent one-clubs, canteens.
Thre are crcke, football, or hockey matches every day. There is the
Soldiers club next door to the open air theaer. where touring parties,
with a sprnkling of professionals in most Of them, come in from
various fronts to give entertainments.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29
Those British Strikes.
p. w. Wilson, in New York Tribune.

Much attention is being paid here to
strikes in Great Britain. 1t is a serious
matter, but it should be seen in its true
proportions. At a recent date the returns
show that under / per cent Of British
labor was employed. This means that a k
Ing he year as q whole there nave been
very few idle hours. In one or two cases
strikes have broken out because continu-
Gus work has got on peoples nerves. and
something is to be said for granting regu-
lar leave to muniton workers like that
granted to soldiers. Under the iron dis
cipline of Germany it is probable that
there ave been as many labor troubles
as in Britain.
Our latest dispute has broken out not
on the Clyde n not in South Wales,
which hitherto ave been the perilous
areas. Apparently this is not a syndicalist
trouble. The center OF 1t is Birmingham,
known hitherto as a city most o%utspoken
for its patriotism, the stronghold of the
Chamberlain family. and exclusively con-
servative In its parliamentary representa-
ton. Worne are unaffected and nothing
has shaken their resolution to beat Ger
many. The difficulty lies with the Anal
samated Society of Engineers. The leaders
OF the union are against the strike. The
strike Is therefore unauthorized by labor
itself, and 1t Is unpopular with other
unions and even with the unskilled men
In the engineering trades.
Earlier in the war there were exempted
Industries. n chief among them was
skilled engineering. immense numbers of
young men Joined the union n SO OBJ
tanned the badge which relieved them
from the duty Of voluntary military serv-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29
st. Bernard Dogs Doomed.
E0r0rn tho notroS< No,r,c

The ancient ally Of man, the dog. Is fac
ing a dark hour in Europe. Food must
be accounted for to the last ounce; Eur
ope's millions must be fed; already the
biscuit supply is exhausted in Eng
land n France. n no more material is
released for their manufacture. Confer
ences are debating now the wholesale de-
struction Of dogs, preserving. In estab-
.lished kennels. only the pick OF each breed
to perpetuate the species.
Even q st. Bernard dog cannot find q
home. and DO the monks. for the first time
in the 10 centuries of the existence Of the
monastery. are killing their dol
To every man who has owned q dog and
to every boy who has loved one-and
credible that these dogs should fare forth
on such . sublime mission of ~lifesaving.
The quality NJ fidelity in . dog knows no
mean: It 10 always complete.
Ia head nestled on q masters knee,
the half lidded. unwinking eyes watching
for the slightest motion. tho slow. steady
thuNnp OF . tail on h floor, contain all
the ~eloQuence Of single hearted devotion
which knows not what desertion means.
fsthe. dog reaches his hsghest usefulness
in the NOV deSerts OF the. Alps. It II only
because opportunity - there foe singu.
larry afduou0 service. requiring absoluts
obedience. . heroic quality Of sacrifice
and . willingness to undergo hardship
which 10 humanity sublime.
Tho ~ has. indeed. reached far when
u seises IN its destructive grip the heroic
guardians Of h passes. the dogs Of st
Bernard.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29
most is used for German import pur-

most is used for German import pur-
poses.
while the least possible compulsion
will be exercised with regard to steam
ship owners. it is the intention to make
it very strict toward the textile indus
try. The eason lies mainly in the
great shortage of raw materials. The
plan is to establish offices for control
of the various materials, such as cot
ton, wool. jute. hemp, flax, silk, ETC.,
and these offices, apart from their
main work of dividing the manufac-
ture, should distribute the raw mater
ials.
"A simpler thing is with regard to
groceries, as there Is no lack Of them
on the world market. but rather an
overflow. The regulation should be
in the hands of a board of interested
parties, under state control, and in
each case permit should be given in
order to prevent foreign firms entering
the German market by aid of inland
illegitimate trade. . With regard to cof-
fee and tea, a coffee import union and
tea regulation office will be estab-
lished in Hamburg. The rice organi-
cation will be more severe, as the
Dutch mills are said to have amalga-
mated. Here a state purchasing
agency will be formed"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29
Go Easy.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Its getting pretty dangerous to say
things about Uncle Sam nowadays
without getting tripped up on t.. For
instance. below IL q bunch of indict-
ments returned by the federal grand
jury, some incidents leading to r
bills under the espionage act being:
No. William A. Clark, operating
shoe shining stand, told three soldiers he
had no respect for their uniforms: that
this wasn't q free country. Result. he
was knocked down three times and In
dicted.
No. August weissensel said the kaiser
was "the greatest mar alive and that
the Germans will win," and he made the
mistake Of saying II In q barber shop
which serves a a Polish army recruiting
station. Two Polish women, heard II. One
produced Is cents and ordered the barber
not to shave him and the baIber readily
refused to proceed. Weissensel tried to
mop up the place. It was an easy victory.
He came to the federal building sNathed
in Z ~bandages. His own son testified
against him.
No. S-Ernest Hartman ridiculed the
American flag before two girls in West
Pullman. When they protested he knocked
one OF them Town. The crowd which coll
lected almost ruined him for life. What
is left of him 10 now In the county fail.
He likewise is facing m espionage indict.
ment.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29

show what the men have been doing
in civil life, and a further examina-
ton OF them n a scrutiny of the
demands often determine the part they
are to take, some time only for tenn:
porary duty. but in some cases for an
indefinite period.
From this lot are selected the men
who will go into the big repair shops
at once. Men experienced in electrical
work are sent to stations where their
service is most needed. Orders for
automobile experts are filled. and not
i%nfrequently the men in command Of
the station are called upon to supply
men for following, for a time at least,
exactly the same kind Of work they
were doing in the United States before
their numbers in the draft were called.
A big hospital is being erected at
n camp. The money for the material
was furnished by the Red Cross. The
work is being lone by the army: The
construction of the buildings is not
materially different from that of war
hospitals being erected in the United
States, and the same class of skilled
labor is being used. Experts in the
use of cement are working there.
Plumbers are doing the same sort Of
work they were paid to do in the
IN doing as high grade labor Is could
be found anywhere, and the drawing
Of the plans and specifications was
done by architects and engineers. All
the men whose work is going into
h building have beer taken from the
rank and file of those who reached
camp on their way from the ports of
debarkation. They will b. held there
only SO long as their work on the
structure is required, and then they
will rejoin their organizations unless
detailed for other work.
Officers engaged in fixing the trade
index of the army have boasted that
from the ranks Of the national army
there may be found men who a do
any class Of work required, from
grinding a diamond to working on the
rifling of a big gun.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29
H~OHENzOLLERNS TO
CONTROL BUSINESS
That Is Plan Now Being Evolved
to Meet Competition
After the War.

Washington-Economic demobiliza-
ton after the war, the unscrambling of
the Omelette made by pouring all a ma
IONS resources into the frying pan of
war, Is beginning to occupy the atten-
ton Of Germany's statesmen and finan-
ciers. First statements on what the
public may expect. made only recently
and transmitted here in official dis
patches, show that the government of
the Hohenzollerns plans to retain a
great part Of the industrial control
seized under the guise Of national ne
cessity and that this control may be
expected to be used as a weapon
against foreign competition.
"When the government declares that
a state organization will not be neces-
say in all directions, but hat on the
contrary it Is hoped that a great part
of the economic life will be left free,
then it is undoubtedly well not to take
free domain" says the Berlin Tage-
blatt In reporting the governments
plans. Government organization is
planned definitely only for the textile
industry, especially. and for groceries,
rubber. fats and oils. hides and leath-
tions In question will be built on the
basis Of the present war organizations.
not. however, In the way that these
will simply be taken 0ver, but more in
the way Of simpliied amalgamations.
The 'Wirt0chaftsstellen.' az the
peace organizations will be called, VIII
not be compulsory syndtcates with IL
way that all industries involved In a
certain district through their COOPER
alive associations appoint delegates.
who become members of the Writ
schaftSgtellep." In connection with the
textile industry. for instance. the spin
$50. ~r&Aw.-A~. uN~Nn~~ -.~vHnrk,,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-08-29
AMERICA WILL MAKE
ITS own GLOVES NOW
New Processes Found Enables
Manufacturers to Duplicate
German Work.

Washington. - Technical difficulties
encountered by American manufacture
ers In the production Of high grade
cotton gloves have been overcome and
goods of this kind. made in the United
States" win be placed On the market
A review Of the industry ny the tariff
commission said that the domestic pro-
duct which has been evolved is of AZ
cellent quality. One of the most diff
cult things TO achieve has been the
velvety suede finish. which gives the
picking" or combining Of two thick
ness Of cloth in heavier gloves also
has given trouble.
Prior to 1914. no sueded cotton gloves
were made this country. Ninety per
cent of those imported came from Ger
many. Manufacturers have been ex-
perimenting in an endeavor to produce
.Rn article which would supplant the
German goods for all time n APP
parently now have succeeded.
The United States is h only coun-
try in the world in which the manu-
facture of work gloves is of n i'm
portance. About SIP. 600, 900 worth Of
such cotton gloves are made annually
IN this country for home consumption.
These gloves are made in several hum
dred different styles n are used In
a great number OF industries. from
candy making to ship building.
For the year ending June 80. 1914,
imports of cotton gloves of all kinds
were valued at $2.lS4,039.24; during the
year ending June 80. 1917, only $685.
565 worth of cotton gloves was brought
into the United States.
The price of the German made
gloves averaged SO cents a pair to the
American consumer: the price now
averages 800 a pair. Not all Of the
increase should be ascribed to the
higher cost of production in the United
States, however. as 1t is partly due
to an increase in the general level Of
prices. the commission says.
From 1890 to 1909, with the excep-
ton Of the years 1894 to 1897. the rate
OF duty on cotton gloves was so per
cent ad valorem. From 1894 to 1897
the rate vas 40 per cent. An attempt
was made In 1909 to the
manufacture Of cotton gloves Of the
sort worn by policemen. and by SOL
diers and sailors when on parade. "A
duty equivalent to about IS per cent
Ad valorem was placed on gloves OF
this sort by the tariff OF 1908, but the
total value Of gloves OF this sort made
Ia this country has been small. The
rate Of duty on cotton gloves, by what
over process made. was reduced 10 IS
per cent I'd valofem In 1914.