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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
Warning the Farmers

Collector of Internal Revenue Joshua
w Miles has been asked to direct the
attention Of Income taxpayers to co II
panieS, made up Of several men posing
as accredited agents .of the government
who have been selling books 10 farmers
who are led to believe tfat these are
official documents which the law reqires
should be used. One of!these companies
has been indicted by the grand jury of
Toledo o, the men bei6g charged with
consDiting with certain of their agents
to commit an offense against the Unit
ed States An agent in Tennessee, who
was arrested, was convicted and sen
fenced to eight months in Jail.
The letter states 1t is the intention of
the government to prosecute vigorously
all engaged in this business. The men
have been operating in the county dis
trfct in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and
other states in the Middle West and
have been reaping a harvest.
Commenting on the methods semploy-
ed to ensnare the confidence of the
farmers, the Commissioner of Internal
writes of one of the concerns that IS
al.sgedsto have been operating exten
sively;
Ole'of the most obnoxious features
Of the selling plan was the so-called
letter of authority" with which each
agent was supplied. which swas type
written or printed On the letterhead of
the Income Tax Record Bureau, Wash
Lngton, D. C" bearing an impre ssive.
gold seal of the concern, and which
read
This is to certify that the bearer for
this letter, whose signature appears be-
low, is duty appointed and authorized
representative of the Income Tax Re-
cord bureau of Washington, D. c.. He
IS instructed to install and explain this
system to every farmer in his district
Trusting that he will sbe treated
with due respecF, we are
Very truly yours,
'Income Tax Record Bureau"
Il lrYland farmers are warned 10 pay
no ,heep to such letters. nor to the
agents claiming 70 represent these COM
panies.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
Detective Armstrong Buried

The funeral services for Detective
James E. Armstrong, who died Satur-
lay from wounds received when he
was shot by John McHenry. nineteen
years DID, at the Uaion Station, Wash
ington, D. c., on Sunday night, Decem
Der 81, was held last Tuesday at
o'clock.
The Rev. William Curtis, rector of
Christ Episcopal Church, officiated
Interment was made at Fnrestville,
this county, were the detective was
born.
Several checks for various amounts
have been received by tue newspaper
offices of Washington to be applied to-
ward special relief fund for the wild.
CIV and children of the slain detective
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
Nor1cE TO CRED1ro Rs.

THIS is to give notice, that the un-
l. dersigncd has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Prince Georges
County, letters of administration upon
the personal estate of
JOHN CALVERT,
late of Prince Georges county, deceas-
ed. All persons having claims against
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereon legally authenticated on OF be-
fore the 9th. day of June 1920, or
they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of
Dec, 1919.
JOS. s. FOWLER,
Administrator of John Calvert, de-
ceased. Dec. 5th, 1919
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
The WdryiGnd
Nor1op TO CRED1roRs

rT'HIS is to give notice, that the un-
/ dersigned has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Prince Georges
County, letters of administration upon
the personal estate OF
JOSEPH COATES,
late of Prince Georges county, deceas-
ed. All persons having claims against
said deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same with the vouchers there
ON legally authenticated on or before
the 10Th day of June 1920, or they
may otherwise by law he excluded from
all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given
under my hands this 10Th day of De-
cember, 1919
MRS. SADIE X. COATES,
Administrative of Joseph Coates, de-
ceased. Dec. 18TH
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26

Each occupant of farm will be ask
ed how many years if any. he worked
on a farm for wages; how many years,
if any, ne was q tenant, and how many
years, if any, he farmed as an owner.
2. Whether he (a) owns, or (b)
rents, or (c) partly owns and partly
rents his farm, or whether (o) he oper-
ates the farm for others az a manager
or superintendent
3. How many acres in his farm?
Number of improved acres? Number
of unlmproved acres and number of
acres of woodland?
4. Total value of farm? Total VAL
Ne of buildings? Value of implements
and IN ,chinery on farm?
5, Whether farm is mortgaged? If
80, the amount of mortgage?
6. Expenses for feed, fertilizer and
labor in the year 1919.
7. Several questions concerning arti-
fetal drainage Of his farm.
s. Number of cows, horses, sheep,
chickens and other domestic animals on
the farm January l. 1920?
g. Quantity and acreage of all crops
grown on the farm in 1919, including
fruits and vegetables?
TO- Quantity of milk and butter sold
off the farm during the year 1919?
H. Acreage of timber land on farm
and value OF forest products?
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
Congress Would Deprive State Of Dis
trict Auto License Fees.

Senators and congressman and other
owners of automobiles in the District
of Columbia, who enjoy Maryland
smooth. roads want the use of those
roads, which have cost over 500, 000.-
900 free of charge. Bills are pending
in Congress to compel Maryland to en-
ter upon reciprocity basis with the
District by which Maryland autos can
travel over the streets of Washington
without paying license fees. while the
privilege is to be saccorded to District
autoists to spin over the level and
smooth highways Of this state without
contributing dollar to repair the dam
age and wear and tear for which they
are responsible. Maryland pays the
freight. They have the fun. 1t is a
renewal of fight which the maryland
delegation at the capital in Washington
has to make in each Congress.
The revenue from District licenses
is about $500, 00U annually. If deprived
of these fees, there will have to be an
increase in the state tax rate to meet
the deficit in order that the highway
may be kept up to their high standard
or tolls will have to be e1acted. If the
latter becomes the policy of the State,
District autoists will not escape.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
Lutal attn 3leraunal
Friday, December 10th, 1919

The ENQUIRER W De pleased
to receive items, such as we'd
dings, parties, teas and other
news of personal interest witt
the names of those present. The
items should be endorsed with
the name and address of the
sender-not for publication, but
as a matter of good faith.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1919-12-26
WANTED

slELIABLE horseman who under
~ stands farming, wanted by the Miss
ionary Sisters HEattsvliie. Brand new
bungaIow.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-09-12

AS the result of conferences in
Washington the main problem was
assigned to the Bureau of Mines and
by them apportioned to those who
seemed best prepared to handle their
bit" The University of Kansas was
asked to do the analytical work in
volved in the location of the most
available source: to determine the
solubility Of helium in liquid meth
ane, in liquid nitrogen, and in mix
for the Bureau of Standards to use
in the test of its permeability through
balloon fabric eve later also made
some experiments along this lineD ;
ium as prepared. to see if the neon
which was always present had an
appreciable effect on its fiotation. and
also to determine how much hydro
gen might be present in the gas with
out forming an infammable mixture.
We found that the best available
source which was ready developed
and in use on a large scale was the
wells at Pctrolia. Texas. supplying
Fort Worth. These ran 0.96 per cent.
much lower than the Dexter Cian-
sas) gas. but that supply Vas ex-
hauSted. The Solubility was found to
be so great that one-third or more
would be lost if efficient fractionation
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-09-12

knowledge of thermodynamics. His
process is theoretically sound. but he
has never been able to finance its de-
velopment. Norton is a protege Of
Cottrell of the Bureau of Mines, and
the latter insisted that Norton be
given money to erect a plant. This
plant is now in operation, and while
il has as yet produced helium of no
higher concentration than 1917 per
cent its workings are being continu-
slly improved and the Indications
are that il also will be successful. The
encouragement of the Norton process
is Cottrels chief contribution TO the
helium problem.
|. Another man who contributed
largely to the success of the under
taking was G. o. Carter of the Navy
Department. Bureau of Steam En-
Eineering. He had formerly been as
sociated with the Linde Company. and
| believe that his advice and expert
ence were most helpful. Burrell, as
head OF the American University EN-
pertinent Station, had general charge
of the whole problem and was very
efficient; but the man to whom pro-
badly the most credit belongs is Sir
William Ramsey, who first suggested
the use of helium for this purpose.
In our laboratory at the Univer-
sity OF Kansas my chief assistant
Faragher. +. w. Bruckmiller and
Emily V. Berger were also very active
in the matter
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-09-12
Helium as a Balloon Gas

(By Hamilton p. Cady. Professor
of Chemistry, University of kansaso
Helium, being an absolutely inert
gas chemically and yet much lighter
than air. is obviously an ideal balloon
gas. provided it can be obtained in
sufficient quantities at a reasonable
figure and if it will stay in balloon.
Helium is twice as dense as hydro
gen and hence has less lifting pow
er, but not as much less as this ratio
would indicate. One gram Of hydro
gen displaces 1899 grams OF air, and
therefore will lift itself and 1@.22
grams in addition to itself. SO the
fotation of helium is o. > per cent Of
that Of hydrogen.
The question Of the ability OF bal
loon fabric TO retain helium was
one which gave much concern. Hydro
gen displaces 14.39 grams Of air. and
since helium is able TO diffuse through
hot quartz much faster than hydro
gen. it would not be impossible for
il to pass through balloon fabric as
fast as or faster than hydrogen. and
this would be very serious because
helium inevitably costs NOR" than ny
drogen. Fortunately. it turned out
that helium escaped only about as
fast as hydrogen.
The question of its availability then
turns on it's production in sufficient
quantities at a low enough price. y
little over u years ago DR.. Uaivid
Mcfarland and l found that the al
most non-inflamahle gas Of the peS-
ter CKansasD field contained 1.S+ per
cent OF helium; and since there w"ro
many wells. each able to yield l1S"".-
600 cubic feet per day. here was an
abundant source of the gas We made
an extensive investigation OF other
gases of this country and Canada and
concluded that all natural gases con
tain some helium. but nowhere else
have gases been found as rich as
those of mid-continen' field. cSpeg.-
ally ia certain portions oG Kansas
When our country entered the war
the British Government suggested
that our Government take up the pro-
blem OF obtaining helium for balloons.
The British were then at work trying
10 use the comparatively poor gases
OF Canada. The problem was apparent
ly simple one and could be solved
by the same methods used for the
separation Of oxygen. nitrogen and
arEOn from the air. In fact, in some
ways il should be easier. because the
difference in boiling points is great
er. Helium boils at 26S.5 degrees {.
while the nitrogen and mcthano
which accompany it boil at le5 de
greoS and 164 degrees. respectively
In the air the boiling points are:
oxygen 1872 ;: nitrogen. 1875. and ar
gon. 1S6. We We're able 10 point "a
those Interested that the problem
was complicated by the fact that in
our experience helum Is fairly easily
solHhlr in liquid natural gas and that
This would have to be taken into aC-
count
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1919-09-12
Resolutions OF Respect.

Whereas God in his wisdom has
removed from our midst one OF the
faithful members ON Heath Spring
Baptist Church, Mrs \ A. McCorkle.
therefore be SStresolved /. As a soc
3cry We wish N~Spress\our love and
esteem OF her chriS>~a character
> That We recognize&e right Of
Goa TO call one of his ch.ldnsu unto
him when ho wills
3. hat we tender our heart felt
sympathy TO the bcreayed family.
( That a copy OF these resolutions
he sent TO the family. a copy TO the
BAPTIST Courier and to the County
papers for publication.
Mrs w. C. Ellis,
Mrs Ira Mackey,
Mrs Nell Small.
Committee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
A SUNNI COLD

A cold In the summer time as every
body knows. is the hardest kind OF a
cold to get rid of. The best and quick
est way Is to go to bed and stay there
If you can, with a bottle of "Boschees
Syrup" handy to insure a good nights
rest, free from coughing, with easy eI'
pectoration in the morning.
But If you can't stay in bed you mus
keep out of draughts, avoid sudden
changes. eat sparlngly OF simple 1000
and take occasional doses of Boschees
Syrup. which you can buy at any store
where medicine Is sold. safe and en-
Gent remedy. made In America for more
than fifty years. Keep 1t handy.-AdV'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
HEADACHE
Often Caused by
Acid-Stomaci

Yes indeed. more often than you think
Because ACID STOMACH, starting with TO-
digestion. heartburn. belching. food repeat.
ing. bloat and gas. ~ not checked. will even.
tually AFFECT every vital ore an OF the body
Severe. binding. splitting headaches are
Therefore. OF frequent occurrence a result
OF this upset condition
Take EATOSlC IL quickly banish % acil-
stomach with its sour bloat. pain ANA ras
IL aids digestion-helps the stomach get
full strength from every moulin % food
you eat Millions OF people az miserable
weak sick and alling because % ACID.
STOMACH Poisons. created By partly al
gested food charged with acid. are Absorbed
into the blood and distributed Oh lFhogt
the entire system. This often causes fheu-
matism. biliousness. cirrhosis OF the lyU
heart trouble. ulcers and even cancer q
the stomach II robs its victims OF their
health undermines the strength o. hs
most vigorous
II you want 10 get back your phyh.n
and mental strength-be full OF vim and
vigor-enjoy life and be happy you must
&c, rid OF your acid ste mach
In EATONiC you will ind the ven help
you need and It's guaranteed. so get blk
soc bon from your druggist today II u
fails 10 please you. return IL and NJ will
rsen
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
Unfortunate superstition.

F'latbush-Is Gowanus superstitiousi
Bensonhurst-Oh very. He'll never
occupy house unless It has an even
number of windows, doors. room up
boards and other things, for he mas u
superstition regarding odd numbers
"Well. sincerely hope his super,
stition don't extend to the number "
his wives v'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

appeared and your Vegetable Comp0lnd
has made me a well, strong woman 50
/ do all my own homework. / cannot
recommend Lydia +. Pinkham e Vege.
table Compound too highly to women
passing through the Change of Life"
Mrs. FRANK HENSON, 1916 5. Orchade
St, Urbana, Ill.
Women who suffer from nervousness,
cheat f'ashes," backache, headaches
and "the blues" should try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia 4. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
fAT0NlC
Give and lake.
- ToR YOUR ACID sroNAcB

''The Germans say they want a Just
peace, n give and take peace, but their
idea of justice and give and take IS
like the boy bully's.'
The speaker was RepreSentatiye
Steagall of Ozark.
'In Tuscaloosa one day" he went on,
81 came upon big boy pummeling a
smaller one. | took the big boy 10y the
arm and said:
"Herc. my son, you mustn't quarrel
You mustn't bully. Learn TO give and
take
THAT'S just what I've been dom,
boss. the big boy whined. I give I'm
a punch In the eye and took his ciga-
root"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
How's This ?

W. ,rer sloo.o for any. case OF cetaTrs
~. cannot be cured 10y HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE; n,c,,Nr =, a.,
HALLS CATAdR Ri M sbIoueh The i B io
en- .he Mucous Surfaces o. the System
sold by druggists for over forty years
price tic. TESTIMONIALS free.
r. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. ohio.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

There may have been no good rea-
son for putting spurs on Uncle Sans
aviation officers In the war. but you
could hardly blame anyone who was
IN that service for feeling his oats.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

hau an attack OF
grippe which laste,
all winter and lef
me in a weakene,
condition. Ifelt Al
times that | would
never be well again1
/ read of LYDIA 81
Pinkham's Vege.|
ia b lie COMPOUND
and what il did fo1
women ssin d
through the Change
OF Life, so l toldmy|
doctor | would trv|
II. i soon began "a
gain in str ength
and the Annoying
syuptou a dia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

German militarlsm having valnly
cndcavored TO terrify the world is
now begging not TO be- taken too Sc
ri0usly
II the French parliament votes 20
shoot food profiteers II will be tempt
ed to order rent profiteers boiled In
oil
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

n looks as though presently the
standing room only" sign would have
20 be hung ont IN Switzerland. as for
mer royalty IS crowding In at SO rapid
rate.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

one disadvantage Of tie laG under
which depLrtatlons Of u.idesirables are
made is Uat 1t does not provide for the
deportation OF any hat aliens
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

A dyout may be as serious as walk
out
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Bcf Jrc long y VIII probably be pos.
slbie FOR Americans TO buy from En-
roIe Amcrican-made goods at cheaper
prices than they can &C home.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Keep aftei the prodteer. He is
rObhpr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

a cable is only as strong as the
smallest leak Ia H.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Many persons seem 20 have solved
the housing problem by buying auto
mobiles and living IN them when not
working 20 pay for their upkeep.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

The difficulty in operating a dirigi-
Bile seems to be not 50 much in getting
SOM place as to know what 10 do af-
ger YOU get there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

A big crop of anything these days
appears 20 be the necessary prelude
% price increase.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Penalties suggested I'm congress for
automobile stealing are severe. hut
not as heavy rs the punishment thar
used ia be nctcd out for mere horse
Stealing
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

The druggist who charges sick per
sons three prices for filling their needs
is peculiarly obnoxious variety of
prOfiteer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Is a baker who goes on strike TO be
regarded a dough nut?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

No Investigation is needed 10 dis
close tlfs fact that firearms are per-
mittcd 90 fall into the hands Of ire
sponsiblc people with startling ease.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Race riots furnish positive proof
that the community cursed by hem
has been shirlSing its responsibilities.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

The war was worth fighting after
nN IL u has Ind anything to do with
the suppression OF the fellow who used
10 says. tits not the heat. It's the iu-
nudity"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Take 10 from the aviator who has
undertaken 20 fly around the outer
edges OF the U.lted States, this is a
considerable country
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Between the automobiles and the
leaking aircraft. the life Of the pc
destrian is one protracted leap for
cover. %
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Harvard instructors are poorly paid.
hut then II IS worth something TO be
able TO say one Is an Instructor at
Harvard
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

In considering questions of sea con
troll England is not neglectlng some
important experiments In air slip
ping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Count that day lost whose low de
Sccndiu- sun sees no new price In
CURRY begun.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

There are fewer neutrals In the
war on the high cost OF living.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Hardwood prices have gone up -
per cent owing in part no doubt to
the heavy municipal demand for riot
clubs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Calm. nonulcoholic drink by IN
alcoholic name seems 10 be one way
of coming money
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

What has become of the old-fash-
toned meat market man who would
give lid piece OF bologna?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Japan denies everything about shan
tuns except that she's got lt.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Rating hotel as poor" does not
necessarily mean THAT il is not a pay
iHg concern.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

The easiest part of housekeeping
these days Is clearing of the table.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

With half the world on strike. how
is thlt essential benefit production.
to be ~ eedod mp?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

one forest FIRE does not make
summer bur every summer has a for
est fire several OF them. in fact.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Not scarcity but sclfShness j. at the
bottom OF the high cost ~ living.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

Holes in a doughnut are bad enough,
bur mir holes IN ice cream are worse.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
Like Lightning.

"POp!"
ayes. my SON.
"Do you know why they call tho"
things lightning bugs?"
Because they never seem to STRIKE
twice in the same place Is my guess
my boy"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19
WOMEN OF
MIDDLE AGI
Need Help to Pass the Crisis Sar,
ly-Proof that Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound
Can be Relied Upon.

Urbana, Ill.-"During Change ofIifs
In addition to its annoying synptom.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-09-19

The pessimist is the man who sees
only the nubbins in the cornfeld.