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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
LIKE |. |: ]. BETSY Il ROSS
Girl Of 1919 May Easily
Construct Her Own
Starry Flag.
~ HE American flag is one Of
the easiest in the world to
make. since all of its parts

make, since all of it's parts
are in straight lines. Any
schoolgirl who is able to sew can
make flag for about one-half Of what
1t will cost her at a store, and still
have a stronger and more durable one
when she has it finished. There are
two principal ways of proceeding in
the making Of an American flag. The
one used by most persons is to de-
termine first the width of the stripes,
so that if the flag is to be made of
silk, ribbon may be purchased of a
standard width. From this the size
Of the flag may be determined. The
second method is to decide either the
width or the length Of the flag and
then compute the amount of material
from the size decided upon.
Let US assume that we wish to
make a flag from two-inch silk rib
bons, since two-inch ribbon is a stand
ard size and may be purchased at any
dry goods store. Since the stripes
will be two inches wide, the width of
the canton, or the blue field, will be
seven times two inches, or IA inches,
and its length will be the same, since
the canton Of the American flag is
square. The canton is also one-third
Of the length of the flag. Then the
flag will be three times IA inches,
which equals AZ inches and the width
being ID times two inches, or 26 inches.
Thus, to use two-inch ribbon, one will
have a flag three and a half feet long
and little more than two feet wide.
Material Needed.
The next thing is to determine just
how much two-inch ribbon must be
purchased, so that the stripes may be
made with little or no waste. There
are three full white stripes in the
complete length of the flag, which
equals 1875 inches, and added to that
will be the three short stripes, two
thirds the length of the flag, or "a
inches, making a total of 210 inches.
or about six yards. For the red stripes,
1t is necessary to add one extra short
red stripe of IA inches, which Is
about half of a yard. Thus, for a
flag made with two-inch ribbon. it
will be necessary for the maker to
purchase six yards of white and six
and a half yards of red ribbon. The
canton will be seven inches square
and the stars may be made from
smaller widths of ribbon. There must
be As stars arranged in six rows of
eight stars each. BY using ruler,
the exact position of the stars may
be determined and they can be easily
cut If a paper pattern is made be-
forehand.
BY the second method, one deter
mines the length of fiag-for example,
make the flag p inches long. BY APP
plying the same process of computa-
ton backwards, the size of the can
ton will be seven inches square and
the width of stripes one inch. The
amount of material may be de-
termined by the same calculations used
In the first method.
The official origin of the flag with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

You Do More Work,

You are more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out of everything when your
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have very depressing effect on
Ghe system, causing weakness, laziness,
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
sestores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
ard Enriching the Blood. When you feel
is strengthening. invigoratine effect, see
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
Il improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Is not patent medicine. 1t is simply
ZION and QUININE suspended in Syrup.
&D pleasant even children like it. The
blood needs Quinine to Purifyit and IRON
20 Enrich it. These reliable tonic prop
erties never fail to drive out impurities in
The blood.
The Strength Creating Power of GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
The favorite tonic in thousands of homes.
More than thirty-ive years ago. folks
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member of their family had Malaria or
seeded bodybuilding. strengthening
ionic. The formula is just the same to-
hay. and you can get it from any drug
STOKE Soc per bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

20 I can do my house work without any
difficulty. ] advise any woman who is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E., Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound a trial and it viii do as much for
them. - Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 142l 9Th
St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
lions where q hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
90 many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary every woman who wants
TO avoid an operation should give it
fair trial before submitting to such Q
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
e. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is at your service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
Good Radiance.

"Shall we hire detective to watch
our wedding presents?"
II hardly think that will be neces-
sary, my dear. Our friends have
seized the opportunity to work off a
lot of old junk. louisville Courier
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
Their FaIthfulIne,ss.

s'Force of habit is almost as hard G.
master to some people as rum is said
to be-" commented the landlord of the
tavern at Grudge. although the post
office moved to It's new location more
than month ago, and, too, though
they never were compelled by law to
do so, most any time O. day q bunch
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
The Reason.

Shelf this idea of an old age pen.
sion is ever carried out the men viii
get the better of it.
He-Why so?
She-They will be the, only ones to
supply. Do you think any normal wom-
m is going to plead old age2s eg .
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
The General Tendency.

Everybody in America belongs to
some kind of social or commercial
organization" observed the distin-
guished visitor"
eyes" answered Senator Sorghum.
I'VE have developed into nation Of
leagues"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
Ereshen a HEAVY skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisitely
scented convenient, economical face,
skin, baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes SUI
perfluous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum) ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

be kept every
where in sight.
ut is particular
ly necessary in a
land like this
where there are so
many who have
been reared under
foreign flags and
xxyhO aappot ho foO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
Meant Liberty for
the Immigrant.

IuInIIIdr WIN IHe
flag of the Great Republic. that the
flag of the country should be hoisted
on every court building, every public
place, every prominent memorial-kept
there day and night through calm and
storm and never hauled down."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

OF prominent and Influential lunkheads
can be seen standing In the doorway
Of the old post Office room, patiently
waiting for busy people to come, as
they used to, and scrouge past them,
trying to get in."-Kansas City Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
Don't sneeze: You Nav Die.

Scientists say that we are never
nearer death than when we sneeze,
the act causing a momentary convul-
sion of the brain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
That's the Question,

Reggie have always said would
nevah marry girl who was stupid.
Miss Keen--But how are you going
10 know?-Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

Do you put your 20. &" on your
days work?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

A word to the wise may be sufficient,
But the policeman often has to use a
club on the otherwise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

All some women talk about is-well,
about Is hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

And the great, underlying inspira-
don of the world war was lunacy run
amuck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

Hard facts do not always make an
impression ON a soft-headed man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED An
OPERATION
Canton, Ohio. suffered from
female trouble which caused me much

suffering, and twc
doctors decided
that I would have
to go through an
operation before ]
could get well.
I" My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pink ham 3
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
frnv,n v,nxy <rn,1hlom
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

Cry tomorrow. if you must, but
laugh today.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

DR.. Peery's 'sDead Shot. is not 40
8enge' or SYRUP" but real old-fashioned
dose Of medicine which cleans out Worms
~ Tapeworm with a single dose. Adv
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

Laws are not alive until they are
executed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
WOULD KEEP FLAG FLOATING
Suggestion Made by Gen. Horace Por-
ter Worth Considering in This
Year Of Unrest.

Gen. Horace Porter once suggested
with great Wisdom that the flag should
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13

California Fig Land For Saie-Best paying
4ruit crop. Write for booklet. California Fig
9ardens. S26 e. Mills Bldg, San Francisco.
NALL PAPER-MADE SWEET and clean
ngain. Simple formula. Post paid Csc. Add.
VIM Jewell. Liberty ST.. Batavia. N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
f RECKLES
Nov 3 .hs Time q Gel Ria q The,e urIr Spo,,

Now Is the Time to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spot.
There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed Of your freckles. Othne-double
strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
= Simply get an ounce Of Othne-doube
strength-from your druggist. and apply a little
OF 1t night and morning and you sho"ld soon see
appear. while the lighter have vanished
tirely 1t Is seldom that more than one ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine.
as this is sold under guarantee Of money back
u it fails to remove freckies.-Adv.
The bet you intaaded to make but
didn't is always safe bet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-06-13
Thought So.

as this business of yours paying
one?
.People must think so from the way
they are sending their bills in"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
SPORTS
C0LLEG|ANs MEET TODAY
UNIVERSITY OF CAROLINA
AND MEDICOS PLAY AT q
Carolina Has Veteran Team and Fast
Gnmo Should Result When
Teams Clash.

The l:ns;;;up:
Saunders. RI IIoitsman, II.
I RiSSSsnt: ii. hhssiissss: 5ss.
iFIe eimsIs;r. Cab. T SiSt::rssss;, 81,
Tts s2SsSS. il ~ 8 Ss5y: H. D.
r0 Vyfjiia;r J0yncr or Kiny klmSroush or
i,robabiy the fastest college ball
q privilege Of seeing viii take. place
Thursday, afternoon at Boulevard
Of North Carolina "f team '"e plays niserS ny
Medical College of Virginia nine.
Both teams are, fast. The ,Mcdcos
boston Red sox and later defeated the
Richmond College nine by the score OF
3 TO !.
Carolina has veteran team this
tions in many seasons. Ten letter
men arc on the squad. The pitching
and JOINER as .mainstays. and VIII
son, Fislds swift and Ally as able
,ossers: The hitting percentage. which
season. has steadily improved and the
whole team finding the pill for good
counts. Both the iniclds and outer
gardens are being held down in excel
lent style.
The season thus far has been un-
usually successful. or the twelve games
Those on the defeated list are Oak
Ridge, State y. and l.. College. Camp
Bragg. Durham Moose, Elon College
and V +. |. The team has been
downed by Elon College in the second
contest with this team and by Viz
ginia at Greensboro in the first game
OF the series. The second game with
Virginia at Chapel Hill resulted in
a tic.
In the third encounter between the
Virginia and Carolina teams, the Car
olinians won. Thus the series is tied
and the tic may DC played off in either
Virginia or North Carolina CITY.
Tomorrow the University OF North
Carolina team will play Washington
and Lee in I.ynchburr and John Hop
kins in Baltimorc OIL SATURDAY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE
RED s0x WIN FROM YANKs
NEW WORKERS SHUT.OUT
BY BOSTON IN OPENER
Bnrry Cnntcrs In with Three Runs
for MISUNDERSTANDING Errs
-Four Times,

NEW YORK. April 23.--Beforc the
biggest crowd that ever saw All
American League opening in this city.
the Boston worlds champions defeated
New York today by an overwhelming
score of 10 to 0.
The game was attended by Major
General Thomas Barry, commander of
the Department OF the East: Rear
ADMIRAL Harry McP Iuse. OF tho bat
tic meet, and their STATS. Several thou
SAND sailors from the visiting fleet
were the guests of the club. Robert
Moran. president OF The Board of Alder
men. throw out the first ball.
kuth, Boston's sensational sluGger.
started the champions off to victory
IN the first inning, batting Il home run
element Of luck TO tho hit as il took
a nigh bound over Lewis shoulder.
MoSridgc pitched fairly well after that
umlii the ninth, when Boston hit him
an over the field, which. aided by
fCckinpaugh's errors, enabled them 10
pile up six runs
Mays held New York at his mercy
thr"uEhout the game. permitting only
Tour hits and striking out eight
SchanS hit three doubles and 4 single
in five times up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
NO SPECIAL RATES FOR
SERVICE MEN AT GAMES
Virginia League Clubs VIII play one
Twin Bill Weekly After
July T..

League, will be divided, Norfolk play
ing Portsmouth; suffolk. Newport
News, and Richriond. Petersburg. Suf-
folk and Newport News viii split the
ependenee day dual bill playing
one game in each city. This announce
anent was made here yesterday.
men In uniform have been made with
the exception of those attending games
at Newport News where an agreement
has already been reached TO admit
service men at flat rate OF ten cents
Each club VIII fix the price OF adj
mission to be charged women. exccpt
on holidays and Saturdays. when the
fairer fans will be taxed at the full
male rate.
Each team will be, required to play
at least one twin bill each week after
July 4. Norfolk will stage her dual
offerings on Friday, while Saturday
Will probably be the big day in the
other towns.
Owing to the conflict with tho War
Camp Community Service arrange
Inents In Norfolk, the Mary james Viii
have, to divide honors with the Scrv-
ice League twice week, when the
locals stage home games on Wedncs-
day and Saturday: The State leaguers
and amateurs will alternate in taking
the first game.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
BILLINGS TO SHOW UHLAN
Uubenten Trotting Champion Will be
Entered In Santa barbara
IIorse Show.

SANTA BARBARA. CAL. Aprn 20
Santa Barbara has set itself the prob
lem Of reviving interest in tho horse
and horscmanship, which is waning
fast with the steadily increasing popu-
larity OF the automobile. To this end.
the first horse show In half n decade
viii be held here on May and :.
There was no exhibition of this sor,
in the United States during tho war.
Many thoroughbred horses arc
owned In SANTA Barbara and Montccito.
G. *. G. Billings, former owner Of
Curtis Neck Farm. in Virginia, who
lives here, has agreed to show Uhian.
the worlds unbeatcn trotting cham
pion.. Other. notable entries are com
ing from all up and down the Pacific
coast. AS it will be an equestrian
show. polo ponies will be featured.
Various wcll-known strings, such rs
the Hecksher. Fleishmn and Ham
mond. are owned here.
From an artistic standpoint. Santa
Barbar's horse show will be striking,
as tho arena is palm inc!osed. The show
promises TO be the society event of
the year in South California. The pro-
cceds will be divided among local
charities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
GEORGETOWN WINS, 8 TO 0
PLAY RINGS AROUND THE
RICHMOND COLLEGE TEAM
Work OF Visitors East md Fla,1Iess,
and Spiders Get Only
Two Hits.

Georgetown University came to Rich.
mond yesterday with n clean record Of
four victories OH their trip. and added
another before they pulled out for
home. The Washing tonians ran rings
around the Spiders. applying tho kali
sominc to the tune Of . to 0.
The visitors were by far the classicst
college aggregation seen here this sea-
son. Their playing was flawlcss. with
the exception of Fees throw, which
pulled Walsh Off first
Zuzzaii turned the local batsmen
away with only two hits. The homo
team failed to get near the rubber
except in the eighth. after which the
game was called TO allo W the George
town players TO catch a train North
George,own's tight ball was in
marked contrast to the ragged fielding
Of the Richmond College team.
The losers made eleven slip-ups III
the contest.
Three earned runs were made by tho
victorS. After Dudack singled in tho
sixth. Souchak drove the pellet over
left field fence. In the eighth Doncl-
Ian singled. stole second and rompcd
home when Yates watched Waish's
uE fall safe for two sacks.
bp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
BENNY LEONARD THINKS
HE CAN DEFEAT RICHIE
Figures He Hns "Dopcd ont" Fighter
Whom He VIII Meet
April rs.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Benny Leon
ara is confident that he has Willie
fsitchic all dopcd out" He hasn't much
respect for the left hand OF the man he
meets in Newark on Monday night. and
while u dcfcrential as regards the right
he believes he discovered a tip off,
when nc met Willie in San Francisco
that will permit him to avoid ali dam
ger.
You can always tell where Ritchies
BLOWS are going 10 start" he said at
training Quarters today. Il found all
bout, and ] think I know now every
thing that he possess es.
lie VIII paw with his left many times
before deciding to let 1t go Wild, a
quick follow with the right. when he
thinks he has timed correctly for the
use OF his right TO the hoad he has a
ma bit OF raising his right shoulder 4
Urine before sending 1t in. That's the
uip-off.
''ititchic stands nicely, straight up,
with shoulders we'll back and both
arms extended directly in front OF him,
lie hasn't any great variety OF punches
lhc right comes III downward course
when its dangerous, and he let's Il go
at a point about on n level with his
shoulder and lands 1T unless he misses,
on spot two inches below it's start
ing position. That's the only way he
an punch with his right. He can't
punch upward with it hard enough to
hurt
III Let him hit me anytime with his
r:Ght II he tries TO shoot it up. but
III not take any unnecessary chances
with that downward right
Benny is training hard. Hc is doing
more ooNlnS than he has done in a year
in preparation for Mondays bout, and
declares himself in excellent condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
CINCI. 6: ST. LOUIS 2

.CINC1NNATI April 23-Thc wildncss
of st: Louis left-hand pitchers. May
and Shcrdcl. enabled Cincinnati to win
out III the opening game Of tho season
before more than 22.000 fans here to-
day. May WAS exceedingly effective.
but gave seven bases on balls. Shcrdcl
relieved him in tho seventh and Ma>>od
four men in the eighth. forcing in two
runs and putting the local team in the
lead. Meadows then went in and three
more runs were scored on Il hit 10y
Ncalc and a wild pitch. Ructhcr
pitched well except in tho fourth inn
ing, when he passed the first two men
up. l.uuuc and l;llcr did not allow Il
hit in the last two innings. Both
teams played crrorlcss ball. and there
wcrc four fast double plays. August.
saw the game from the grand stand
and not from an airplanc. as he had
expected to do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
Totals
SIX COLTS TAKE PART IN
FIRST MORNING PRACTICE
Crossicy and JoliG, Now ut Carnp MGR
ritz Expected to Report to
DobSOm Soon.

Within the next few days Manager
,ohson: of the Richmond club. may
n "a With him for tryouts crosslcy and
ne developed ~ Richmond College
Ih"% are now with the Mcoiuire hos
rital unit ut Camp Merritt, ~ j. but
eHrcct 10 be mustered out at once and
% return TO l;ichmond immediately
rms information was conveyed in a
telegram which DohSon received ycs-
tcruty from Crosslcy.
Sin players took part in tho first
morning practice session Of tho sea-
sen for ne colts Yesterday. at Boulc-
SIN, Poole. MCLuuEhlin. Smithcrs and
l"iSi. Workouts viii continue morn
inS and afternoon until the opcnina; Of
the league season.
PITCHER Hail. formerly in the Blue
',raSS League. and Il native of North
carolina, is expected to report for
training today. Bass is due 10 arrive
tomorrow
Twisk and Smithcrs were the new
men ut The park yesterday. Twisk
IS u SciniprOf SSional from BROOKLYN
ana SmitherS is n fast amateur who
VIII make an effort TO land a berth
II is thought that as many as a dozen
nl4!ers will be here by the end Of
This week for the working OUT and
wedding out process under Dobson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
WRESTLER'S FUNERAL TODAY
"touEh housc butcher Hoy" Killed I'm
Hout, VIII ic Lnid TO Rest
In lakewood.

Funeral services for Richard Paiscr.
khown III sporting circles as Rough
mouse Butcher Boy will be conducted
tnis morning 1T IL o'clock from
oodys undertaking establishments
IN attendance at the simple rites
VIII be Marin Plcstna. wcll-knoyyn
neavyweight wrestler: George Herbert.
Icke Smith, Young Herman, Sailor;
Smith. Young Caesar and his brother.
all Of them wrcstlcrs and boxers. They
VIII go with the body to Oakwood
cemetery, where the interment will
take place.
Butcher Boy" had his neck broken
IN II wrestling match with Young Gaze
sar at the Academy of Music a short
time ago. Before ii was known ;hat
nc was fatally injured the sum of $4S
was collected TO dcfray his cXpcnscs
to bis home. After his death the sum
OF SlO5 was contributed by those at
tending n benefit boxing and wrest-
ing performance at the Central Attn
!ctic school given under the auspices
of Zekc Smith. This money will be
used to pay the burial expenses Of the
old Srapplcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-24
Champion Runners of
West Entered in Meet

PHILADELPHIA. April c3.-The
University of Nebrnskn mile relay
team. champions OF the West, to-
day telcErnphcd It's entry for the
mile relay championship, one OF the
feature events of the Universally OF
Pennsylvania relay carnival, which
takes place this Friday and Satur-
day.
TO win tho national title the
Western champions will he forced
to beat the pick of the colleges In
tho East and West, among them he
ing Pittsburgh, University Of Penn
nylvanin, Massachusetts institute Of
Technology, Dartmouth, Cornell,
Michigan Missouri md Princeton
The Nebraska titIehOIders will
face nm exceptionally fast quartet In
the University Of Pittsburgh relay
team whose uuHrtcr-miierS are
smOnR the best In the country. Thc
Western champions will have
slight disadvantage in tho race, ax
they will he forced 20 take the ont
aide position on account OF being a
post entry.
Inss, of Grinnci1 College, the new
Western phcnOn, who won the 100
yard dnsh 1T the Western cham pion-
shfps at Dcs Moines last SATURDAY
In 10 10 seconds. will be n COM
pcHtor In the dash.