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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

only. At Hoopeston, Ill.,, the differ
ence, measured in tons, ranged from
0.O1 to Is tons in favor of the seed
selected both for high termination
and freedom from disease.
The selection was based on the abb
sence of discoloration in the kernels
and cobs as Indicating soundness. Dis
ease is indicated by brown discolora-
ton at the butts Of the ears and at
the kernel tips and by decay in the
cobs.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Mental Reservation.

She-How could you truthfully tell
that sharp-tongued Miss Gabby that
she reminded you of flower?
He-So she did, but I didn't men
tion it was q snap-dragon.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
rh c,+;o,,. Toilet Trio.

The cuticura Toilet Trio.
Eaving cleared your skin keep it clear
BY making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the TaTcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Stimulation Avoided.

do you want any hair tonic"
asked the attentive barber.
NO" replied Mr.. Growcher. "1f my
hair grows any faster, l won't be able
TO afford to have 1t cut"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Cold ENCOURAGEMENT,

He-Darling, I dream of you as my
own.
She-But dreams, you know, go by
contraries.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Art Confession.

you say this show was built for
the tired business man"
eyes. We have to depend on catch
ing the business man when he's too
tired to care whether he is getting his
MONEYS worth or not.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Still Uncertain.

Does your son show leaning to-
ward any particular vocation?"
"At times his conduct suggests his
becoming a missionary and at others
he seems to incline more toward gen,
eral awry."-Browning's Maya
zine.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Wintering Insect Pests.

A great many Of the farmers most
troublesome insect enemies pass the
winter under rubbish and in places
where rank growth of vegetation is
Ient standing.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Lie of a Peach Tree.

As long as a peach tree keeps on
growing. good crops are assured; but
when fertility decreases so that this
new wood growth is not produced,
then there is no chance for a salts
factory crop.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Another Construction.

Young Man-Do you think your sis
ter would be sorry to marry and
leave you?
The Terror-Oh, yes. She said she
would have been married long ago if
it hadn't been for me.-London An
sXerS. --. -.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Too Hard to Keep.

"Do you suppose any woman en-
dures to have another woman possess
more privileges in her own home than
she does?"
"Cer.anly she does, if the other wn
min Is the cook.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Sort Over Stored Stuff,

Go over cabbages apples and other
vegetables or fruits in storage once In
a while and pick out any that may be
decaying.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Qualified.

ROBINSON hear the boss is going
to employ woman bill collectors.
Jackett-Well. If a woman Is as
good at collecting money for bills from
other men as she is from hs.' husband,
the idea is good one.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
His Effort,

THAT clumsy boy let the galley fall
with the big murder story, and made
pi of it."
Don't blame the lad. He was only
breaking bad news"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Disappointment.

Agents. that soubrette I sent you
chic?
Manager-Chick? l should say not !!
She is a regular old hen.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
As Usual.

"When Cholly Van Rox proposed to
me he was too ratified to say word"
"Then how did you know he was
proposing?"
"Oh, my dear, his money did all the
talking. Boston Transcript.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
NOTHING Lacking.

$50 you've started shaving yourself,
Ell? Don't you miss the BARRIERS chat
ter?"
"Not at all. You see, 1 set my
photograph going during the process"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Gull Poor individuals.

Gull the poor individuals among the
poultry, swine, sheep, cattle Gnd hors-
es Give the good ones a chance.
Breed the best from the best.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Sand for Concrete.

Sand for concrete should be clean
and should have grains grading in size
from fine to coarse. With dirty sand
no amount of cement will make strong
concrete.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Feed Hens Meat SCRAPS.

Hens given meat scraps, fish or
milk products in their ration will re-
spond in egg production at least a
third more. say the poultry experts
at Iowa state college.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Accounting for Ii.

"Mrs. Passy. who hates fast driving.
came in after her motor trip looking
like a thundercloud."
1T suppose that was because her es-
cort drove at lightning speed"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
The Equivalent.

81 get but little out of life,'
Said Abner Glinn.
About as little" said his wife,
AS you put in.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Association.

"The young man who comes to see
Maud has such an explosive manner"
mo wonder, when his father is in
the fireworks business"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
True to Form.

"The ex-army officer gave his wife
a real military command when she
said she wanted to start the furnace"
"What was it?"
"'Eold your fire!"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
KEEP THE SAME HOURS.
Housewifery,

She gets some yeast and plans a feast
Of which 1 hate to think; -,
The things she'll make are bad to take
In food and worse in drink.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Sharp Disks Are Helpful.

Sharp discs, whether on the harrow
,r the drill, mean less draft and a bet
;er Job thar is possible with dull ones.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
a Cnndifion-

Harry asked my hand for the next
dance"
Then give it to him on condition he
keeps off your feet"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Cleanup is Urped.

Clean up the orchard and garden. Do
not let fruits and vegetables lie on the
ground to decay.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot" not only expeis
Worms or Tapeworm but cleans out the mu-
Gus in which they breed and tones up the
digestion. One dose sufficient.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
Riunt Through.

Hatherine-"Is he making money as
a surgeon?" Kidder-"Yes, he's rap
idly carving his way to fortune"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

A torpid liver prevents proper food as
sanitation, Tone up your liver with Wrig hit
Indian Vegetable Pills. They act gently
Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

If Il man doesn't lie after returning
from a fishing "trip, his word is as good
as his bond
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

In making a choice don't bite off
more than you can choose.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

Interest sometimes assumes the role
Of disinterestedness for purpose.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

Deep study and deep blowing show
+hofr results II the work accom-
9llshed.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24
EraternaI Favors.

First Physician-Sir, l must say
think your treatment killed my wife.
Second Ditto-My dear sir, don't
mention it. We all owe something to
professional courtesy.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1920-12-24

To have the reputation Of being half
cracked isn't all it is cracked up to be.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10

1t is unfortunate that Marshal Foch dealistic enough
appreciate the benefits be derived from the league OF nations
As Frnchman whose country has suffered and whose people
have given up their lives unstmtcdy that he would
be OF the first grasp for any thread for any proposal prac
teal Impractical that had for its purpose the postpone
ment of war.
AS quoted by Floyd Gibbons special correspondent for the
Chicago Tribune, the marshal said in query:
The league OF naons | tell you nothing this sub
ecrst because I'm soldier and the league OF nations quite
beyond province Second because YOU opinion
on something that does which the with the league
of nations. 1t simply does exist,
1T certainly is beautiful dea-but just idea At present
all that exists of the league of nations is its These
few words, nothing more.
"Ihe work of organizing and creating everything still
mains to be done That is if later succeed creating
thing don't think the league Of nations will prove effectua
in granting peace the world security France and
be established will be unable to do this for long time
any always maintain the safety of my country
be guaranteed only by tangible existing ecues-as the
barrier of the Rhine for instance don't much in ideal
ist theories facts and when how stand
think France less than dispense with exacng firm
guarantees,
We believe however that person will take issue with
Marshal Foch that firm guarantees the best
lance No doubt he has faith in the treaty which the
United States agrees the of France the event
Of attack by Germany There obviously great difference in
the temperament Of President Wilson and Marshal Koch Some
prefer the practical and some the ideaistic.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Well time passes in the senate, il
nothing else.-Nashville Tennessean.
SO the steel trust is a good" trust
1t certainly has been good to ITSELF
Johnstown Democrat.
That well known crest of high living
costs gives no sign Of being crestfallen.
Columbia Record
Lord Grey's Sight Saved BY Den
fist" Evidently it was his eye teeth
that were affected,-Philadelph Rec
ord.
with Gov. Edwards wet plank and
Col Bryan's wet blanket the san rial iran
cisco convention may find 1t little
hard to set the country on fire.-Ar-
kansas Democrat.
A London newspaper says "the world
looks eagerly for every speech mace Dy
Mr.. Hoover" Meaning the World, per-
haps. Nashville Banner. L..
If we get Mr. Hillquit, he is the logl-
cal candidate for ambassador to Russia
and his appointment as such Will pc
one of the very first acts of the Debs
Anaconda Standard.
The prince of Bourbon Parma, who
has just been married, had better not
include the United States in his wed
ding tour--that is, not If he Is more
than one-half of one per cent BOURBON
Boston Transcript.
Italy's real need is coal, says dis
patch, And everybody, thought 1t was
Fiume.-Pittsburgh Dispatch:
An aviator dropped five miles. what
a pity he didn't have old H. G. L. in
the machine with him.--Nashville Ban
ner. -
The Germans are now issuing a list
of allied atrocities chief of which,
beyond a doubt, is winning the war
Worcester Telegram.
Government shoe sales indicate there
is still large number of folks willing
to wear EN- at $3.50 per pair.-Eyans-
vile Courier. \
Japanese Diet Dissolves," says q
news headline. Which suggests that at
present costs American diet, too, Is like
" to disappear North
American.
Plenty Of complaint over the Shin
my" but it remained for Mr.. Lane to
opine out that the fault with the gov
eminent is the sidestep.-Washingt
Herald.
Mr.. Schwab says the United States is
stronger financially than ever before.
We don't know whether it is stronger
or not, but certainly it is louder.-Kan-
SaS CITY Star.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10
UTILITIES COMMISSION

Mayor Panes articles protesting against the street
fare which will 60 into effect the utilities
mission completes the order equivalent what the
people call Stirring up the animals The people aroused
but there is relief for them.
There appeal from decision of the utilities
mission, Its Judgment is final The supreme sustained
the constuonaty of the creating the commission which
really the railroad commission with enlarged powers take
i'll all public utilities i'll the addition the railroads,
which formerly the only utilities which the commits
sion had jurisdiction.
The News Scmitar protested against the passage of the
utilities when it pending before the legislature 1t de
srbed without eXaggeraon and without prejudice the situation
that likely to develop in the event the bill became law
The predictions have been fulfilled Rates charged
by public utilities have been constantly the increase and there
is indication that they will stop increasing much less diminish
The only relief the people have is repeal the act creating
the commission 1t will that the commission will be
abolished 1t will still operate the railroad commission and
useful purpose ii has served in the past
Ii is dangerous precedent for the control of utilities that
receive their rights the hands of the people be able to
before commission Nashville and receive further
1t is>to be hoped that the law creating the commission will
be abolished by the legislatures but if there many
corporation controlled members then there during the
last session, the danger will be that may confer still
arbitrary powers upon the commission instead OF aboShng it.
should be done
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10

Standardization Of rolling stock and
other equipment" The Des Moines
Register lind Rep) asserts that lit
has not been governmental control that
has caused our troubles, but war. Pri-
Vate management" II warns, lis not
going to restore the old conditions any
more in railroading than 1t is doing
elsewhere" and the Jersey City Jour
nal lind. Rep.) sees now the beginning
of railroad profiteering." On this
point the Cincinnati Post (Ind.) adds:
"A per cent return on total valua-
ton means nearly per cent on stocks,
for the average interest on railroad
bonds is only AZ per cent. The
railroad bill guarantees the 6 per cent
return for only two years, but the in
terstate commerce laws have been
amended so that after two years the
interstate commerce commission will
adjust rates to insure a fair return on
the railroads valuation. We face
perpetual plus system
Moreover the Wichita Eagle Qnd.)
calls the Esch- Cummins bill "the most
notable example Of antilabor legisla-
ton and the most stupendous piece of
economic folly that has been pressed
through the present reactionary con-
gress". And the San Francisco Exam
liner Qnd.), which holds similar opin-
ion, says:
+. Congress has refused everything that
the farmers asked and everything that
the labor organizations have asked.
Congress has granted in the new bill
four of the six requests of the railroad
presidents, the security holders, and
the bankers. The two requests declined
were the least important of the six"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10
THEHASKINLETTER
new YORK IS NO PLACE FOR GIRLS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

as to what she wanted for the price
she could afford to pay, was served by
six different interviewers, and inspect
ed AZ different rooms before she an
nounCed herself satisfied.
,, In addition to its room-renting service,
the bureau acts as a court Of arbitration
between landladies and their hoarders,
attempting to adjust the many diff
culties which are constantly arising be-
| tween the two factions, Sometimes 1t
| is a boarder who protests that her
room Is cold, and again 1t is a landlady
who claims that her boarders are using
| too much gas and electricity. Miss
Hanks has also recently started sort
of housekeepers club. which meets once
a month at the Y. w. c. A. headquar-
tiers, for the purpose of acquainting
landladies with the latest facilities for
housekeeping and with advice as to
renting rooms Columbia university is
CO. cooperating with the bureau in supply
ing lecturers on house furnishings and
interior decorating, while the officers
of the bureau manage to give the meet
ings a friendly, informal atmosphere by
serving tea and sandwiches.
AS result of these meetings, the bu-
reau notices a slight Improvement in
the relations of the boarders and house
keepers on their lists. Many house =
keepers have recently begun to exhibit
personal interest in the girls board
ing In their homes, and actually to
help them reduce expenses by suggest
ing the use of laundry and kitchen ia
cilities. The old type of landlady who
spent her days inspecting keyholeS IN
the fear or hope of catching her board
ers cooking over the gas jet, is fast
disappearing under the friendly admin
istraton of the bureau.
Not long ago, for example, landlady
appeared and hand $50 in bills to an
officer of the bureau; 1T belongs TO
that last little old lady you sent me,
she explained She left it in the desk
drawer of her room, although she re-
membered to take everything else with
her, even a couple of my towels
! Investigation proved the old lady TO
be one who had been on the bureau $
list for a number of weeks, during
which time she had rented half a dozen
| different rooms. Every time she comes
| to the bureau she gives a different
name When an officer of the bureau
gently called attention to this fact, she
declared that she couldn't remember
what her last husbands name was,
but she thought it was Boyd, Through
! the information CLEANED by TINS
| housekeeper, the bureau was able to
notify the old lady's anxious family as
| to her whereabouts.
Miss Hanks who is on duty a great
deal during the evening, says that this
| pellou IL pdI QCuldl ~ ~ Jill VI 49,
stories, some interesting, some amusing
and some tragic. Perhaps the thought
of beng alone IN the CITY becomes more
| appalling as night approaches, she
says land the, need to tax things oyer
with someone becomes more urgent
The other night IT was mary Smltn,
cook, who mad lett her position because
of a misunderstanding with her mis-
tress, and had to be suppned cheap
| room right away Mary, VINO wore a
| distressed expression con1laed 10 ths
| interviewer mat III her anger sue lla9 i
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10
HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY, MARCH II, 1920.

copyright, 1920 by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
While Mercury, Jupiter and Neptune
are In henefic aspect today. Saturn and
Uranus are strongly adverse,
All the signs appear to presage a
continuation Of national unrest sta
bill2ation of industries and readiust-
ment of working conditions win be
even slower than prophesied,
Publicity will become more and more
Will become almost a mania with many
ambitious men and women. the seers
declare
Increase in the cost OF books, maya
zines and periodicals seems to he fore
cast by the planets.
This should be a favorable rule under
which TO begin journeys and missions
that cause voyages overseas are well
directed.
Warning is given that with the pass
age Of the sun into Aries for the spring
quarter there may he depression in
trade.
Great heat will be experienced, be-
ginning at an early date, as winter dis
appears
Grave troubles are forcshadowed for
Norway, while the president of Switz-
erand may have much anxiety and
mental stress
Persons whose birthdatc It is should
beware of danger from fires in theaters
or places Of amusement. The next year
Of life may be very eventful.
Children born on this day are likely
to I've clever and successful. These sub
jeCts OF Pisces may meet with heavy
losses hut they viii easily recuperate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-10
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS

@ Was Leon. Trotzky ever in the
United States?-L. Nj. G.
A. He spent considerable time in
New York during 1917 when he was
the principal editor Of Russian social
list newspaper When Lenine came into
power in Russia, Trotzky returned to
his native land and became associated
with Lenine in the establishment of the
present soviet government,
@. What is the oldest language
A. n. y.
A, The Oldest known language is
Sanskrtt, the ancient language OF the
Hindus, long since obsolete in vernacu-
lar use, but preserved to the present
day as the literary and sacred language
OF India. 1t is a sort of mother OF
languages, many OF those of Europe be-
ing largely based on it,
@ Was conclusion reached as to
placing the responsibility for the sink
ing Of the battleship Maine in Havana
harbor when that vessel was finally
raised and examined?--J. O. H.
A. The committee which investigated
the wreck of the Maine, after it had
been raised, confirmed the first re-
port that the explosion was caused by
a mine, The committee, however, could
not fix the responsibility on any party
or parties,
q II vessel Of water weighing 100
pounds, Is set on scale. and a fish
weighing 10 pounds is put into the
water, where it floats without touching
sides or bottom. is the weight of the
vessel and its contents increased
NJ w.
A. The vessel and its contents weigh
40 pounds after the fish IS put in, Its
weight, through the medium of the
,,NJnhbt pHl,. IA A
scale.
Q. Is Arthur Brisbane a Jew?-A.
\. Arthur Rrisbape was born in
Buffalo of parents Of British descent,
and not Of Jewish blood.
Q, can you tell me how to make
old-fashioned I've hominy?-L. r.
A, The following is a good recipe;
Place % pounds Of white corn in a
lye-proof container and add enough
water to cover the corn to depth of
one inch. Dissolve one pound of con-
centrated lye in a gallon of water and
add this solution Stip continually with
wooden ladle, until the hull of the
corn begins TO loosen, Pour off the I've
water and add cold water; rub the skins
loose from the corn and float them off.
Wash the corn through several changes
Of cold water. place 1t upon the stove
with plenty Of water, little salt and
boil for two hours, or until tender
Q Has the population of Indians in
the United States decreased or gained
during the past half century?-E. NJ. T.
a. II is estimated that there about
S3S, zoo Indians in this country at the
present time. while the first Indian
census taken I'm 1870 placed the popu-
lation at N&,7l2. These figures show