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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
IMPORTANT FACTORS
TN LOCATING WELLS
Carefully Avoid Close Proximity
to Source of Pollution.
Water Carrying Germs Of Infection Is
Cause Of Typhoid Fever, Tubercu.
Iosis and Other Ailments
Some Safeguards.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.l
Convenience and first cost-not SAM
tary safety-have been the deciding
factors in locating thousands Of farm
wells. On the average three out Of
four wells are within rs feet Of the
back door of the house and in the di-
rection Of the barn.
Close proximity to barnyards, pig
pens, sink drains, out buildings, and
other sources Of pollution seriously Inn
pairs the water supply, makes it un-
safe and destructive to- health. Ty-
phoid fever, tuberculosis, hookworm
disease, cholera, dysentery. and diar-
rhea are among the ailments caused or
Influenced by contaminated water, and
maladies such as hog cholera, anthrax
and foot-and-mouth disease Of live
stock have been traced to water which
carries the germs of infection.
Wells cannot Dedicated in all cases
so that there may not be some pollu-
ton, but the great safeguards are clean
ground and as wide separation as pos
sible from the probable channels Of
any impure drainage. 1t is not enough
that a well or spring be so, 100 or $50
feet from a source of filth or merely
upon higher ground, although even
moderate remoteness and elevation Of
the source of supply are desirable.
Given porous or gravelly ground, seamy
Iadna ~ 1opo oop fipr,nd xnolI,1tiOu NJ
one plat Of land, the zone Of contain
ination is likely to extend long dis
tances, particularly in downhill direc-
tions, and at such times as water sup
plies are lowered by drought or heavy
pumping. Only when the surface OF
the water in well or spring is actu-
ally at higher level at all times than
any nearby source of filth is there pos
tive assurance of safety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
STIRRED IRE OF BOY SCOUT
Youngster Properly Rebuked Woman
Who Threw Sacred Flag Into
Rubbish Receptacle.

Here is pretty boy scout story. H.
s. Hera of Germantown told it to Ed
ward Box, who passes it on to me.
Zone thing have always admired
about the scouts" said Mr.. Hera, sis
that they are eager to teach the ETH
Quette of the American flag.
"Some time ago I heard woman
storekeeper say that she had thought
lessly thrown away small American
flag, and it somehow found its way
ing some rubbish about to be collect
ed by the street cleaners.
"But only short time after box
with waste, containing that soiled flag,
had been put out on the curb. a wee
little scout came into her store, saluted
In grand military style and said:
Madam, found this flag out there
In your rubbish. Don'tsyou know that
you should not insult the American
flag that way?' Then he handed the
woman the flag and told her please not
to let that occur again. "-Philadelph
Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
TERRACES WILL
AVERT EROSION
Most Effective Method Can Be
Employed to Prevent Wash
ing Of Soil.
BENCH TERRACE IS ANCIENT
BY Ridge Plan II Is Possible to EIim-
Inate Steep, UncuItivated Strips
That Interfere With Farm
ing Operations.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
Terracing is the most effective meth
Cd Of preventing erosion. There are
two distinct types Of terraces-the
bench terrace and the ridge terrace.
A field Of bench terraces resembles a
series Of benches or flight of steps.
Ridge terraces, as the name implies,
are simply ridges Of earth thrown up
across the slopes Of hillsides.
OF the two types the bench terrace
is much the older, The ridge terrace
has come into general use only during
the last IS years. Bench terraces for
agricultural purposes, were used by
the ancients Of Europe, Asia and South
America. The ancient Peruvians In
South America terraced the steep
slopes Of mountains, the walls Of the
terrace entertainments being built Of
stone.
Bench Terrace.
The bench terrace is essentially a
steep-land terrace. Ridge terraces are
much superior for lands Of moderate
slopes, as with them it is possible to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
FEEDING ENsILAGE TO cows
Animals Not Only Pay for Feed in
Summer, but Will Be in Good
Condition for Winter.

Do not wait too long when flies are
bad and the weather is warm to open
your silo and begin feeding ensilage
to your cows. They will not only pay
for their feed in the summer, but will
be in much better condition in the win
ter months, to do better work. Do not
fail to have some sort of shade in the
pastures if you wish your cows to do
well In the hot summer months. A
cow that has to fight flies in the sun
all day will not give large returns in
the pail at night.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
WRONG Train of THOUGHT,

She lived down near the Ann Ar
Dor railroad yards. The window was
open and the soft night air bathed his
brow with all the ecstatic GOODNESS OF
Maytime night. He looked down into
her tenderly enhancing face and muir
INJURED softly:
"There's Egypt in your dreamy
eyes"
A passing switch engine snorted and
puffed.
The girl answered softly: "Quit
yer kidding. Archie. It's only another
OF them darned cinders." Michigan
Gargoyle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

eliminate the steep, uncultivated
strips that interfere with farming OPP
erations and often are seed beds for
weeds. az 81
The bench terrace is usually built
with the reversible hillside pillow by
which the soil is always thrown down
the hill. This is dene for number
Of years until the bench becomes level
or the slope of the bench is slightly
reversed. A ridge Of earth is kept at
the outer edge Of the bench to prevent
the surface water from running from
one bench to the next bench below.
Bench terraces should be level; that
Is, they should have no fall along the
direction Of their length. Before the
bench between the terrace embank-
ments is made level by blowing the
soil down the slope the surface wa
ter is held above the shoulder at
the outer side Of the bench. Part of
the water may move off slowly to the
ends Of the terrace and the rest will
either sink into the soil or evaporate.
A heavy sod should be kept on the
shoulder and embankment to prevent
erosion should the shoulder be over
\ topped due to heavy rain.
When bench terrace is first start
ed, the shoulder should be built about
one foot high and three feet wide at
the base. These dimensions can be re-
duced some as the leveling down Of the
bench proceeds. When the bench has
become level it Is only necessary to
maintain small shoulder about one
half foot high at the, outer side Of the
bench. This will prevent possible
damage to the terrace due to an Excess
sively heavy rain.
The distance between the terraces Is
governed by the vertical distance or
drop and not by the distance along the
surface of the ground. The distance
along the surface, of the ground will
be different for different slopes of the
land where the same vertical distance
between the terraces is used.
The proper drop or vertical distance
between bench terraces depends large
ly on how much care and attention is
given to the terraces. the greater the
drop the more care required. The
greater the drop the higher will be the
embankment, and it is much more diff
cult to maintain high than low en-
bankment. The best practice indi-
Gates that the drop between bench ter
races should never be less than three
feet nor more than six feet, although
a drop of eight feet has been used
successfully ON steep slopes where the
terraces are carefully maintained.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
GRIT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
Takes Place Of Teeth in Preparing
Feed for Further Digestion
Keep II Handy.

ment Of Agriculture.)
i Grit is essential to the health OF
fowls and to economy in feeding. Grit
takes the place of teeth in preparing
the feed for further digestion and is
required for the proper preparation Of
feed in the gizzard. When the feed is
not properly taken care of in this or
gan an undue strain is thrown on the
fowls system, often resulting in dis
ease, and also allowing much Of the
nutriment to pass through the birds
body without being absorbed. In every
pen or yard box of grit should be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
Didn't GET the Point.

One morning, while teaching school
u meaieed that Willie was wearing his
WASHERS while the lessons were II
K4Hess. I demonstrated with him
0zzling him to take off his rubbers Oh
ahRy would injure his eyes"
.zeai they are new!', exclaimed
WM6e- i patiently explained why
Nhzl was all the more reason why
Nhey would hurt his eyes.
'1Buf, please" said Willie, in 8
p1eaizing voice, ST won't look at Them
s-R1ehange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
Not Always Appropriate.

Daring the fifth Liberty loan cam
Wsfgn all country newspapers were
nlsEed to insert between their articles
nnzne such quotation as Help Finish
AMn Dob" instead of the customary
MzsA. The quotations were put in re-
uHdless Of the substance Of the ar
Mdle. Sometimes embarrassing results
GBingwed as when an article was head
gR Esteemed Woman Of the City Is
BEAD" and below the obituary was
sesp Finish the job"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
SALT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
Little chore That Is Often Neglected
During the Summer Season
Regulates Digestion.

A little chore that is of great i'm
portance In summer and one that is
often neglected, is that of sailing the
stock that is on pasture. Cattle, sheep
and horses on pasture will consume
more salt If they have chance to do
so than they will when receiving dry
feed. Salt acts as a regulator of the
digestive system and is necessary for
proper growth and development, espe-
cially Of the young growing animals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

Wlaz ever since and give you my per-
Mizzpn 10 publish this letter. "-M Miss
ne KELLY, 476 So. 14th St, Newark,
III So
1heYeason this famous root and herb
gnsay, Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
No1nd, was so successful in Miss
N19Iss case was because it went to the
Y.e Of her trouble, restored her to .
aaREznsl healthy condition and as result
&RR nsFvousness disappeared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
His Resolve.

at is better to do your losing early
In the season"
81 know that axiom" said the base
ball manager, "but If I happen to win
a few games I'll endeavor to bear it
with ation."-Louiswlle Courier
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
n NERVOUS
BREAKDOWN
Mas Kelly Tells How Lydia
e Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Restored
Her Health.
Nsswsrk, N. J.-"For about three
mnWEp I suffered from nervous break

down and got so
weak / could hardly
stand, and had head
aches every day. !
tried everything ]
could think Of and
was under a ply
sician's care for two
years. A girl friend
had used Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
she told me about
It. From the first
day I took It'll began
to feel better and
now / am well and
able to do most any
kind of work. /
have been recon-
ynnndsnw tho Cam.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
One of the symptoms.

els Professor Diggs SCIENTIST"
"Yes. He knows more about Mars
than any other living man."
"a savant, eh?"
II guess you would call him that
He's so detached from mundane mat
tiers that he sometimes forgets the
name of the street he lives on."-Bir-
mingham Age-Herald
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
cutieura for sore Hands.

1Bnk hands on retiring in the hot suds
A Cnficura Soap. dry and rub in Gu
McHa Ointment. Remove surplus
@anfment with tissue paper. This is
mRzy enc Of the things Cuticura will do
Y Sssp, Ointment and Talcum are used
AR an toilet purposes.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
Strained Relations.

Mrs. Wiggs-Ain't you speaking to
Mrs. Oldcat now?
Mrs. Biggs-I'm speaking to her all
right, but not in nice manner.-Lon-
don Tit-BitS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
ma Lass Of Animation.

81 suppose Crimson Gulch is quieter
since the bar closed"
"Not yet" said Cactus Joe. "All
you've got to do is to say prohibition
and everybody begins to argue At
the top Of his voice"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

wrights Indian Vegetable Pills contain
nothing but vegetable ingredients. which act
gently tonic and purgative by stimu-
lation and not by irritation. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
When Aloft.

Il was just reading that an English
clergyman has become an aviator"
"a high churchman, eh?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

A seasick man is almost as inter
esting as one who is lovesck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

DE Peery's Dead Shot" is powerful but
2aDswosm No castor oil necessary. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

Experience and real estate booms
mEe great teachers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
Chickens as a Side Line Are Profitable
on Any Farm.

4ept. Recent investigators have as
serted that grit is part of the neces-
sary feed, giving the fowls sssOng
bones and bright plumage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

We know man who thinks his wife
never made mistake in her life. He's
been married a week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

Some folks take an awful risk when
they act natural.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22

Hard cash is not hard to get rid of.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
No worms in a healthy CAild

The silken thread of temptation,
yielded to- is pretty sure to become the
iron chain of habit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
The Flavor Lasts
SEALED ''e'' l ||3||I .-'' RIGHT
Unappreciated Attention.

"Gwendolyn must be very fond Of
you?"
what makes you think so?" said
Miss Cayenne, coldly.
every year she gets up birthday
party for you"
Merely delicate method of calling
attention to my age"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-08-22
HEAR burn
Caused by
Acid-Stonlach

That bitter heartburn. belching. food
repeating. Indigestion. bloat after eating
all are caused by acid -stomach. But they
are only first symptoms-danger signals to
warn you of awful troubles IL not stopped.
Headache. biliousness. rheumatism. sclatica.
that tired. listless feeling. lack Of energy.
dizziness. insomnia, even cancer and ulcers
OF the intestines and many other ailments
are traceable to CID-STOMACH.
Thousands-yes. millions-of people who
ought to be well and strong are mere weak
lings because of acid-stomach They really
starve in the midst of plenty because they
do notsget enough strength and vitality from
the food they eat
Take EATONIC and give your stomach a
chance to do it's work right. Make 1t strong.
cool. sweet and comfortable. EATONIC
brings quick relief for heartburn. belching.
indigestion and other stomach miseries. I'M
proves digestion-helps you get full strength
from your food Thousands say EATONIC
Is the most wonderful stomach remedy in
the world. Brought them relief when every
thing else failed.
Our best testimonial Is what EATONICl
will do for you. So get q big SOC box of
EATONIC today from your druggist use 1t
five days--if you're not pleased. return 1t
and get your money back
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
FOUND RELIEF
FROM CATARRH
Nose and Head Stopped Up
Every Morning. Drippings
From Back of Nose Got
Stomach Irritated. Dreco, the
Great Herbal Remedy, Gave
Relief.

A famous doctor. writing about catarrh,
sys: when the nose is stopped up, as by
says: When the nose is stopped UP, as by
mouth breathing is INDUCED in, the air we
breathe is only partially warmed. moistened
and otherwise prepared for contact with the
throat. windpipe lungs are very apt to
develop"
81 have been a sufferer from catarrh for
long time" says Mrs. L. T. Bowen of 4O2
Eugene St., Montgomery, Ala.
There seemed to be a constant dripping
into my throat from the back of my nose
Upon rising in the morning my head and nose
would be al stopped up, and it would take
some time to get them cleared. My breath
most of the time was foul and my breathing
was heavy and difficult. l knew of the bene-
fits people were receivis from taking Dreco,
so bought bottle. At the end of the first
bottle l felt that my condition was much
| improved. On rising was not nearly much
stopped up; my breath was sweeter and the
dripping much less l continuing the
manent cure and do not hesitate to recon-
mend Dreco to anyone suffering as l was
| Dreco acts directly catarrhal conditions
| of the nose head throat and stomach as
| it is quickly absorbed by the blood and cir
culated to the affected parts. where its tonic
action is soon felt, giving prompt benefit and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
BIG PROGRAMME AT LoEw'S

Five o.orSing good acts OF vaudeville
superb feature picture, comedy reels
and animated cartoons that are scream
1ipe organ and orchestral selections, COM
rise the unequalled programme az
r.oew's Bijou for today. There will De
our vaudeville performances commencing
1t >. 4, and p. m. with a continuous
howing of the pictures intervening
Mckay Scotch Revue, talented az
,regation of talented musicians and sfls-
RS is the headliner. Other acts are
Wells and Crest. character comedlahs
leonard and whitney. Irish COMEDY
.ketch: Elliott and West. comedy dancers.
nd wilson and whitman in song fits and
lances. William Farnum in THE Last OF
he Duanes' is the picture feature
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
PERJURY CHARGED
TO YOUNG HUSBAND

Fred Trammell, aged 10, OF Pratt CITY,
was yesterday bound over to the grand
jury by Judge H. B. Abernethy on a
charge of perjury. He was charged with
having sworn falsely to the age of his
wife when he obtained his marriage
license last September. The complaint
was lodged by the girls mother Mrs
Ruthie Isreal who alleges that her
daughter is only IA years old. The girl
told the judge that she had deceived her
husband, telling him that she was over
Is years of age when he married her
The couple were married September 4
and four hours after the ceremony were
parted by their parents. The girl left
her parents and returned to her husband
October 1 and has remained with him
since, refusing to return home.
In 1916 there were 1900 divorces grant
ed in the United States, the record
among civilized nations being surpassed
only by Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
MOVIE TALK

Mildred Harris. who is the wife OF
Charlie CHAPLIN, signs her name thusiy'
mildred Chaplin Harris"
Wallace Reid has signed another con-
tract with the Famous Players Lashy
This time for five years or more
Rita stanwood, wife of II. p. Warner
has returned to the screen and will play
opposites for her husband.
Edith Story will return to the screen
after an absence of two years, when she
was serving her country in entertainment
work overseas.
| Pauline Frederick is one of the few
movie stars who attend to their own
nail. She even welcomes criticism on heF
work when YOU cant stand criticism
/, it's time to quit SAYS Miss Frederick.
! Viola Dara has a new fur coat which
weighs more than she does. Miss Dana
wants to know how to navigate under
her load of slmptuousness
Marie Raudet, who played Nazimova'
double in 1.-THE Red Lantern is cast as
a dancer in Gale Henry's latest comedy
Miriam Cooper. who plays the lead IL
/ .sEvangel.ne," wears a gown OF leather
made for her by the Usage Indians IL
this production.
Tom Mix is the star in Mark Twanf:
story, "A Connecticut Yankee at King Ar
thurs Court"
1 Bill Hart now has his own studio. q
course, it's out west. Bill says when
ever he tries to be versatile the populac'
cries for western stuff SO he has de
cided to give them all they want of il.
The Goldin company. motion picture
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
GOOD BILL AT LYRIC

Cheer Up" the headliner at the
r,yric this half of the week, is one OF the
best shows that has come to the Lyric
n a long time.
Pretty girls, sparkling humor ana
lancfng make this number interesting
The other acts are quite up TO the
standard set by the Lyric theater. There
q nlentv OF singing and dancing and
;okes for the weekend performance
The scenery is all new and very move
md the voices are each one extra good
The victrola number, featuring Hamllr
and Mack, deserves special mention. Il
is something very new and attractive
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
Theatres -M0vos
- ANNE JORDAN
ANNE JORDAN

producers, are going to open a studio in
London. | say the movie business is
spreading some.
Henry b. Walthan has just completed
a film called THE Long Arm of Man
Mister"
Women have invaded every line of
business. Louise Lowell. the only Cam
era Maid in the world, takes an air.
plane and gets there ahead of all of the
rest of the motion picture directors. She
also gets her pictures to the nearest
laboratories ahead of ali the other Cam
era Men" by her rapid progress in her
plane.
1.-THE Lost Battalion is a picture that
will record the greatest battle that the
American forces were engaged in, so that
posterity may have a living human rec
ord of this great episode of the great
world war.
Henry B. Warner is very much inter-
ested in criminology. He has visited the
greatest prisons in the world played to
the prisoners and tried to interest people
in prison welfare He has been instru-
mental in freeing hundreds of guilty men,
as well as the innocent ones, in order
that they might go straight
Babe Daniels, who is coming here soon
in Male and Female confesses to one
weakness, q passion for detective stories
Jess Willard played in a movie called
The Challenge of Chance" I guess eJss
thinks he has a better chance in movies
j. since last July.
Marie Doro will soon return to the
screen. The movie fans are awaiting her
first performance with great pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
MARY PICK FORD
CLOSES AT TRIANON

This is the last day that the lovers
of little Mary can see her in her very
best picture, "The Hoodlum" Mary is
some hoodlum in this production. She
is a regular tough guy in part, con-
trasting as only Mary can draw con-
trasts between the Fifth avenue social
butterfly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
"a WOMAN OF LIES,
JUNE ELVIDGE

4 'Woman OF Ldes,' featuring INC
beautiful June Elvidge, is at the Rialto
theatre today for the last day.
Woman of Lies" tefls the story of
woman who was forced into the wrong
way by circumstances. She loves
man and is loved in return, but the
past follows her, and she is forced to
-confess Intense, melodramatic, "A
Woman of Lies is filled with big mo-
ments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
"RED HEAD" WITH ALICE
BRADY. AT ALCAZAR

Alice Brady in her noted success,
RED Head" will play today at the Al
cazar theatre. RED Head is story
of cabal ct girl who loved million
aires heir. He marries her under the
influence of drink, but he never re-
GREETED it, Because she made man OF
him and won for him the admiration of
the millionaire.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-18
s'THE VIRTUOUS MODEL"
AT COLONIAL

Romance of the studio life is the story
about which "The Virtuous ModeP is
based The artist loves model. lie
marres her A countess, heartless as 10
the hurt she is causing, tries to vamp
tthe artist from his model wife But
! does he? See the Colonial for the an
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