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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
BEAUTIFUL LAND OF HOLLAND
oliver ooldsmfth's Description Of
Dutch Country az True Today
as When He Wrote II.

I'm winter, when their cenals are
frozen, every house Is forsakeR and
all people are on the Ice; slods drawn
by horses, and skating, are at that
time the reignlng amusements," oliver
Goldsmith wrote Of the Dutch. "They
have boats here that slide on the ice,
and are driven by the wpds. When
they spread all theft sails they go
more than mile and half Il Minute,
and their motion Is 80 rapid the eye
can scarcely accompany them. Their
ordinary manner Of travelling Ia very
cheap and very convenient; they sail
In covered boats drawn by horses and
In these you are sure to meet people
Of all nations Here the Dutch slum-
Der, the French chatter, and the Eng
llsh play cards, Any man who likes
company may have 1t to his taste. For
my part I generally detached myself
from all society. and was wholly taxi
en- up In observing the face Of the
country. Nothing can equal Its beauty;
wherever | turn my eye, fine houses,
elegant gardens, statues, grottos, Wis
tas, presented themselves; but when
you enter their towns you nre charmed
beyond description"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
Chinese Musical instrument.

The Characteristic musical instru-
ment Of the Chinese is series of
bamboo tubes, the longest Of which
measures about nine inches. and OF
which the remainder diminish In
length at regular ratio, each being
Just two-thlrds the length Of the ono
before. This arrangement was devised
by the Chlnese-they say by the EN-
peror HunngTi--on the following
principle: Between heaven and earth
there IL perfect harmony. Now, the
number three Is the emblem OF heaven
and two % earth. II then two pipes
or tubes be made In the proportion OF
three to two, they Will harmonize in
tone as perfectly as earth and heaven.
SO the base tube OF the instrument
was made nine inches long and the
second two-thlrds that length, or six
inches. OF course, the third has to be
twO-thirds the length OF the second,
or four inches and so on, The result
was that the note Of the second tube
was what we call an interval Of fifth
above that of the first, that Of the
third fifth above the second, and
so on through the whole range.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21

When one OF the transports went
over last spring the chaplain, finding
a group Of men sitting together on
the deck with nothing to do, began to
tell them stories. He did not say they
were Bible stories. He Just told them
for their brilliant value as tales. And
he told the story OF Paul's shlDwreck
and those IA days in a typhoon when
he was making his famous voyage to
Rome. When he had finished man
called out TO him:
"WhO was that guyT
1.-THE story teller replied that II was
a, man named Paul The soldier went
below and aroused his bunkle. 1.-THE
chaplain was telling us story up on
deck about fellow named Paul. and
he was some man."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
RarA Tronlnnl Wooda.

The woodlands OF temperate climes
yield OF course the bulk Of the worlds
lumber, but comparatively few treas
ures but those OF the tropics are nlled
with rare cabinet woods, spice woods,
dye woods, ana many with MEDICINAL
virtues. Their name Is legion. Some
are Of vital importance, too, In the
industries, such as the rubber and
gutta percha trees. The forest re-
sources Of the Philippines are only
slightly explored, but they are known
to contain vast stores OF wood prod
ucts representing incalculable wealth.
They were practically untouched dur
ing the Spanish regime, and fortu-
nately for the future Of the islnpds
they have been wisely admInistrated
since the American occupation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
Happy Japanese Children.

"Of all the happy beings on the face
Of the earth" Miss du Pont exclaimed.
"the happiest are the children Of ia
pan. can think OF no happier fate
than TO be born one OF these little ones.
The love Of children in japan is be-
yond anything that we can conceive Of,
All grown people are their willing
slaves. This does not mean. however,
that japanese children are either
spoiled or despotic, NJ many petted
American children are. Brought up In
households where consistent courtesy
Is the rule, not the sDasmodic effort
for company the children really alb
sOrb very charming manners"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
FOB Said.

Any one desiring a small place. | have
Tor sale tract Of nearly IS acres Of
splendid land. ten acres now in COW peas,
balance in potatoes and small truck.
u is improved by good six-room house,
garage. two large poultry houses and out
buildings.
This property is in a splendid farming
community, three-fourths Of a mile from
milk truck line running to Washington
every day. This property must be seen TO
be appreciated. POSSESSION gwen about
October LIST.
Price and terms reasonable.
J. W. WALKER.
aug 23-f Rockville. Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
FARM WANTED

Large farm on which a man could make
a living. Send full description. including
size, quality Of SOIL number OF acres in
cultivation, number of acres of pasture or
meadow, fencing. roads, exact location.
Party wants to rent with privilege of buy
ing on terms.
have a number of houses in Wash
ington and Takoma Park that could be
exchanged for small farms. Send me
descriptions Of your farms if for exchange
One party has half-acre lot in the town
OF Takoma Park. Md, unmortgaged, price
5000, will give as part payment on a small
farm
] would be glad to send you my complete
list Of properties for sale or exchange.
J. S. FRASER,
Takoma Park, Md.
PhOne-Col. 4368w
sep S-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
FARM FOR SALE,

Containing 1877 acres, improved by new
dwelling and barn and other 0utbuildnes;
about 3 miles from Germantown Station.
in Montgomery county, Nd, and about the
same distance from Gaithersburg; one
half mile from pike. Apply 70
BOWIE f. WATERS, Attorney.
june 1-td Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21

Neighbor--They tell me your son IL
on the college football team. DO you
know what position he playsp
Proud Mother-Tm not sure, but I
think he's one OF the drawbacks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
READY FOR DELIVERY

Fruit trees, berry plants, California privet
and other hedging plants, roses and other
nursery stock.
Quality the very best and prices right.
Before you place your order, write to
ROCK CREEK NURSERY.
Rockville, Md.
X. F. D. No. 3.
oct 2O-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-21
FOR SALE.

have for sale Lot No. IT, Section No. 2,
containing $3.50 square feet ION barnes
town road. just outside Of Rockville), and
Lot 3, in Section o. containing 1000 So
f., In West End Park, just west Of Rock
vile, Md. Offers are wanted for these lots
J. ABBY HENDERSON.
aug 24-lm Rockville. Md
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
SINCERITY SHOWN IN LIFE
Venerable Declaration That Faith
Without Works Is of No Avail
Remains True.

An author tells us that sincerity is
the supreme virtue; but that sincerity
Is not expressed in words-only in
real life. The venerable declaration
that faith without works is dead is
true. And one will see an, illustra-
ton Of the fact on every side every
day. The fact Is the world does not
live what it believes. We noted in a
book the other day that there would
be little, if any, controversy If men
said what they thought and felt. This
is surely true. Men differ as soon
as they appeal from the spirit to the
intellect. This Is because the spirit
deals with the fundamentals and the
intellect with the details. Sincerity
belong to the former. 1t is more than
an opinion. 1t is bigger than a stand
point. 1t is where sincerity gets it's
influence, which is the still, small
voice that m out of the whirlwind
that roars around every mans life.
But we should remember that sim
certify is not a %concoction. but a vir-
tue. as real as a mothers love. And
don't mistake sincerity for consis-
tency. They may be acquainted. but
they are not related.-Ohio State
Journal.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
"HeIIo Girls" in France.

Two little paragraphs taken from
Hamilton Hollis study in the Inde-
pendent New York; concerning the
vast activities behind the American
front in France convey volumes Of in
formation to those who would realize
the scope of the organization at a GER
tain American base port.
"Not the least American thing in
this Franco-American city," writes Mr..
Holt, "was a completely equipped
American fire engine house with a
crew imported from as far distant a
city as Portland, Ore. And you should
have e e the boys slide down the poll
ished brass pole, just as they do at
home, when the captain sounded the
gong.
II forget how many hundreds of
telephone wire we had installed in our
special American telephone circuit.
But, best Of all, you could say Hello
just as you do at home-and back
would come the response from a real
American exported hello girl: Mum
Der, ~pleaseT"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

Look at the tongue, motheri II
coated, 1t Is q sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, l~istless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverlsh, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhHa, full Of cold, give a
teaspoonfu Of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours oil the foul,
c%onstipated waste, ~undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out OF the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless "fruit laxative; :"
they love its delicious taste, and 1t
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
California Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly or the
bottle. Beware of ~counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine,
ask to see that 1t is made by the "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

denly a star shell Went up anu w
crouched down in its light. I was lay
ing so that / could see Watkins
'blime me-he had no rife or bayonet.
/ whispered over to him: Where's
-FOUR rife?' He answered: I threw
1t away Before / had time to reply,
the signal to rush the German trench
a given and 1 lost sight of him.
ut was rough going in the German
trench, and we had quite a little Of
hand-tO-hand fighting. Star shells were
going up all around us. One of our
blokes in front of me was just GO
ing around the corner Of a traverse
when a big German got him through
the throat with his bayonet and he
went down. Something sprang past
me like q wildcat and closed with the
Fritz; They both went down to-
gether. Just then another German
came at me from the entrance of a
dugout and / was busy. / managed to
get him. Then our lieutenant and two
men came round and gave the order
to get back to our trenches. The
lieutenant stumbled over the three
bodies in front of us. One of them
groaned. 1t was Watkins all right.
Unarmed he had sprang at the German
and with his bare hands had choked
him to death, but he had q nasty jag
ged bayonet wound in his right side.
We managed to get him back to u
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

trenches, but he died on the firestep.
Before cashing in he looked up at the
lieutenant and with a grin on his
face said: Tell the bloomin' king and
the Top Hats at 'ome that I died for
England, and 1 hope that like old
Smith, my nippers will be proud Of
their father. God save the king
ana then he died.
"We buried him next morning. No.
my opinion of conscientious DIRECTORS
and pacifsts has not changed. They
are either towards or pro-Germans.
"You see Watkins wasn't either; he
was a soldier of the king. and a
damned good one, too"
THE END.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
Get New Kidneys !

The kidneys are the most overworked
organs of the human body, and when they
fail in their work of hltering out and
throwing off the poisons developed in the
system, things begin to happen.
One OF the first warnings is pain or stiff
ness in the lower part of the back; highly
colored urine; loss of appetite; indiges.
ton; irritation, or even stone in the blad-
der. These symptoms indicate a condition
that may lead to that dreaded and fatal
msAady, Bright's disease, for which there
Ii said to be no cure.
Do not delay a minute. At the first in
dication of trouble in the kidney, liver,
bladder or urinary organs start taking
Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsules, and
save yourself before it is too late. Instant
treatment is necessary in kidney and blad-
der troubles. A delay is often fatal.
You can almost certainly find immediate
relief in Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsules.
For more than 200 years this famous prep
aration has. been an unfailing remedy for
all kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
It is the pure, original HARLEM Oil your
great-grandmother used. About two cap
sules each day will keep you toned up and
feeling fine. Get it at any drug store, and
ii it does not give you almost immediate
relief, your money will be refunded. Be
sure you get the GOLD MEDAL brand.
None other genuine. In boxes, three
sizes.-Ady.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

on the roof and caved her In. Everx
q but Watkins was killed. How he
escaped was a marvel, the rest of the
squad being smashed up something aw.
full. We collected the pieces and bur-
ied them the next day. Watkins help.
cd dig the graves. 4
'For two days Watkins scarcely
spoke a word, just went round with
a faraway look on his face.
"Oc hha third night AMER the burial,
volun s,ers: were calles fer a bombing
raid, ana 1 could scarcely believe my
ears when I heard that Watkins had
volunteered. 1t was the truth all
right-he went along.
I've crawled out In No Mans land
under cover Of Dur barrage and wait
cd. Watkins was mart e me. Sud
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
GREEN'S AUGUST o w

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a d~isordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache. constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation of
food. palpitation Of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is a gentle laxative. regulates digestion
both In stomach and intestines. cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
Give 1t a trial.-Adv.
When a fool opens his mouth, you
can see right through him.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
Base REALISTICALLY Speaking.

do you favor a league of n%ations"
Eyes" replied the baseball fan. "But
1 doubt whether all the nations can get
into one league. There always has to
be a few minor leagues for the develop
ment Of talent"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
Their Need for Safety Pins.

An a~rcheologist recently dug up q
safety pin from the ruins Of ancient
Babylon. Judging from the pictures in
the Babylonian section Of the histories.
however, 1t seems that safety pins
we're worn mostly by the grownups In
those tunes
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
UPSET STOMACH
PAPE's DIAPEPSIN At ONCE ENDS
SoURNESS, GAS, ACIDiTY,
INDIGESTION.

Don't stay upset! When meals don't
ft and you belch gas, acids and undi-
gested food. When you feel Jumps Of
Indigestion pain, fiatulence, heartburn
or headache you can get instant relief.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07
The Kind.

"Have they any soft drinks here?"
Eyes, all but the hard Waterfall
timore American.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

No waiting! Pape's Diapepsin will
put you on your feet. AS soon as You
eat one Of these pleasant, harmless
tablets all the indigestion, gases, acid
ity and stomach distress ends. Your
druggist sells them. Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

A man must have conscience In or
der to detect the wrongs of his neigh
bors.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

1t is willingness to pay a good rent
al that gives his Satanic majesty the
choice Of apartments in'some homes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

Time is a file that wears but makes
no noise.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-28
VN@~~ g..

you. I would suggest that you
write her just before leaving that
you will be in that city in a few
days and would be glad to hear from
her. Then state where you will stay
aid IL she is interested in you. she
will look you up. Otherwise. wait
until you get there and telephone
her asking her TO call. II you act
es If nothing had happened, you
will be able to see if she wishes
to continue the friendship.
A Few Suggestions.
Dear Mis Lee: ! have an oId-fashioned en-
bro;dered waist opening down the back and with
high collar. How can l fix it to look more
modern? Have you heand that it is Eot night
for cousins to marry? Please tell me hcw sny
dsL ehter, with a knowledge Of bookkeeping and
filing. can get a position this slmmer.-A
MOTHER.
l would suggest that you cut your
waist with an oval back, rather high
in the back and front, but with the
opening extending over a part of the
shoulders. Some States forbid the
marriage Of first cousins. Have your
daughter apply at the woman's di-
vision OF the local employment Office
Of the United States Department of
Labor and they will aid her in locat-
ing work.
Personal Reply.
II Anna Belle will send a self
addressed. stamped envelope, I will
send her a personal reply.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-28
She Must Decide.


Dear Miss Lee: am in love with man
several years my senior who is separated from
his wife. He has two little children dependent
OIL lin. Do you think he could get divorce
and would it be fair to his children for me to
marry himf-TRJTH
Any lawyer could tell your friend
il he has grounds for divorce. As
far as the children are concerned
you know better than anyone else
il you could fill a mothers place
with them. l would suggest that
you think the matter over from all
sides as there is the happiness of
others concerned as well as yours.
Embarrassing Position.
Dear Miss Lee: Five yeao ago | met an
other girl while visiting and We bacCme the
best Of friends This giSl's parents insisted upon
my visiting them at any time convenient to me
and when we separated We promised to write TO
each other. She did not write very often but
was always prompt in my replies because she
does not care for letter writing and always
seemed glad to hear from me. Last winter she
wTote, that she hoped would come to visit in
their 0art Of the country this summer and said
We two would have a wonderful time keeping
house fer her father while her mother was
away. / Immediately answered the letter. tell
ing her il We did go back there would visit
her. snd ! have never heard from her since.
expect to visit in that city this summer and
rm at loss as how to act IL I sse her. What
should l dot-DAISY.
OF course/your friend should have
answered your. letter. especially
since you had accepted an invita-
lion from her. but If she is such an
irregular correspondent. it may be
that it is carelessness on her part
rather than any intention to "snub''
The Washington herald., 1919-06-28
TANNING MY HUSBAND
BY KATHLEEN
bg hI1L6EN fOA
isas Ihs ncours Nevsp@ps syn1ic.ta,

And now this 10 what I had
planned" Chester further eonnded
II want TO work out . little scens
with Marjorie ] shall insist thai
Marjorie invite you and Critten-
den to dinner. I'll arrange TO havs
John bring the horse at the san<
time"
Marjorie had invited Us 20 dsn-
ner as Chester had planned A.
crittenden stopped the car in froa
Of their house. I heard the r1ptf
beating of hoofs and looked arouse
to see John dash up on the horsa
II really startled me. PegAsua
brother was 80 like him
Marjorie, unsuspecting. saw Johx
and the horse She thought Il wa
Pegasus
"oh. you beauty" she said. put.
ting her arms about his neck
Crittenden. who Chester he'd
wanted to surprise. too. was touch
ed by her show of affection for
the horse
Chester he said sarnsse1S
you ought to get q saddle horss
for that girl"
CTo Be Continuedl
The Washington herald., 1919-06-28
SPORTS HATSGOOD.


Sport hats are being prominently
displayed just now in all of the
shops. not in the simple. banded
straw shapes that were typical of
sport hats in. the past but quite
elaborate in some respects Many
of these hats are entirely without
frames. made OF ribbons in satin,
grosgrain and velvet; the ribbons
range from the very narrow to that
about an inch wide. Especially in
the velvet ribbon hats are the baby
ribbons employed and these give
the same effect that the felt strips
accomplish in alIover effects with
plain facings.
Highly colored duvetyns. feIts,
velours and pannes are being shown
for sports numbers and there are
many taffeta crowns combined with
large brims of organdie- II is quite
noticeable that the all straw hat is
much in the minority except, of
course. the large body shapes or
the medium Milan shape that serves
a real sports purpose such as a
riding or tennis hat
The Washington herald., 1919-06-28
A DANCE DRESS WITH
SASH. :

The simplest little dance frock
may be made into quite a stunning
affair by the proper sort of sash;
and in every evening gown the sash.
belt or girdle plays an important
part. This summer dance frock of
apple green satin. with petticoat of
apple green tulle, has an interesting
girdle, or peplum which is part of a
sort of waistcoat crossing in sur
plice effect over a tulle underbodice.
The draped skirt and the peplum-
girdle are trimmed with a tiny
knife-pleating of the green satin.
the belt itself is. of apple green
satin ribbon over a wider ribbon Of
silver tissue.