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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
Pioneer and
Millionaire

In an exchange it is stated that DR..
M. c. Egbert, famed in the Sixties as
the owner of the Egbert farm, which
he bought from man named David
son for $1,000, at Petroleum Center,
Pa, was one of the first of the "oil
millionaires. That honor may be cor
rectly bestowed, but Charles Hyde, of
Hydetown, Pa, was probably the
wealthiest of the original oil operators
in Oil Creek. He made his start as
a lumberman and then turned to oil,
after Drake had drilled his discovery
well.
Doctor Egbert was in Tulsa few
years ago and was then "a years old
and active mentally and physically.
He recalled the early days wildly
and told how he had taken a quantity
of crude oil, soaked up in blankets
from the surface of Oil Creek, and
had it analysed at Cleveland, Ohio, be-
fore Drake had drilled his well. Doc
tor Egbert was Informed Of the great
values in the petroleum, by the analyst
and he went back to Western Pennsyl-
vania and arranged for his future &C.
tivities as a producer. He was in
Titusville when oil was struck by
Drake and hur1ying down Oil Creek
Valley to Petroleum Center, closed the
deal with Davidson for his land.
Davidson had grown tired of farming
and pleaded with Egbert to buy the
land. Egbert was then young ply
stefan and without capital. He had
good friends, however, and borrowed
enough to buy the farm.
After the excitement became intense
along the creek, Egbert's farm was
tested and produced oil in abundant
quantities. He divided the acreage
into lots and sold these small spaces
at immense prices. Fortune followed
him persistenly and he Joined the mil
lionaire class. Then came reverses Ill
later years. Doctor Egbert died in
Pittsburgh, Pa, last May.-Oil and Gas
Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
Southern Illinois
Is to Be Tested
For Petroleum

Murphysboro, Ill.-While no great
noise is being made about it, the
Southern part of Illinois has bright
prospects of becoming an oil country
at no great distant day. Wells are
being drilled in various counties and
some excellent oil indications have
been found.
Probably the greatest activity in this
region at the present time is in the
Ava gas field, Is miles northwest of
this city. Men are now engaged in
laying a line from the field to Muir
physboro and other cities in this To-
cality. An oil showing was encoun-
tered at the last gas we'll drilled in
this field few weeks ago and several
barrels were taken to Ava and put on
the streets. A well is now drilling
one-half mile south Of where the
strike was made, and barring acct
dents and delays, should be completed
within a week or ten days. This is
an important test.
In Monroe County we'll is being
drilled a few miles south of Water
loo, where some oil was found in a
water we'll short time ago. In Ran
dolph County, home people are organ
izing a company to drill near Bremen
In Washington County, preparations
are under way to drill near Irvington.
Oil men from various parts Of the
country are coming to Southern Hi
nois and leases are being taken in
almost every county. This locality
being about midway between the
eastern and southwestern field, makes
it look rather promising to those who
believe in the theory that all oil wells
are connected.-W. w. H.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
PENNSYLVANIA COMMERCIAL
FRUIT REPORT

Three hundred and forty representa-
tive commercial apple growers and
representing practically every county
in the State, report to the Bureau OF
statisticA Pennsylvania Department
of Agriculture that their orchards
produced last year an aggregate crop
of 471,600 bushels; and estimate, from
present prospects, that their orchards
will produce $4,000 bushels this year.
Thirty apple growers in Adams county
report prospects for yield Of 114,SOO
bushels this year compared with 49,
400 bushels last year. Thirty-one
growers in Franklin county expect
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
1919
CROP ACREAGE DECREASE

The 1920 aggregate area of the ten
major crops in this State; that is,
winter wheat, spring wheat, corn, rye,
oats, buckwheat, barley, tobacco, pota-
toes and hay; according to estimates
made by the Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Agricui-
ture, is 7,9S6,225 acres compared with
8173,S43 acres in 1919. This is a de-
cline of 1868 acres, or approximate
" two and one-ha,f per cent. The
farmers are getting back to the pre-
war basis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
The FurrOW
Neo0s and Vleqcs Ab0ut tbe Farm

10000 bushels this year as against
$4,000 last year.
One hundred and ninety growers of
peaches, in forty-two counties report
an aggregate yield of $4,000 bushels
last year; and estimate their crop
this year at $4,000 bushels. The
peach growers in Adams County report
outlook indicates a yield 21,20O bush.
els this year compared with 23,600
bushels last year. Seventeen growers
in Franklin County estimate their ag-
gregate production this year at 29,5O0
bushels as against 1890 bushels last
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
FIND RUM EVIDENCE
FROM 18th CENTURY

The United States has attained it's
majority and is able to rank with the
civilized countries of the "old world"
and of the east, now that psychological
explorations into the activities of it's
first citizens have been commenced
by the Pennsylvania Museum.
Delving has been done in Salem
County in South Jersey. From below
the surface of what are now well-tilled
farms has been dug evidence that in
the middle of the eighteenth century
glass bottles were made to be used
for beverage which at later date
in the nations history was prohibited
by measure known as the eighteenth
amendment. Window panes and vari-
GUS fanciful creations also of glass
were made by these early denizens.
From other sources has been Oh
tanned documentary evidence of a
scheme for cooperative industry be-
tween workmen and capitalists which
was put into effect where today such
things are only mentioned with bated
breath.
The digging was done by the Penn
sylvania Museum, Memorial Hall,
Paramount Park, as part of a plan to
establish the history of crafts and
craftsmen of Philadelphia and it's
vicinity. 1t was on the site of the old
Wistar glass works near Alloway,
N. j., once known as Wistarttown and
later as Thompson's Bridge. More
than 1000 fragments of bottles and
window panes were claimed for CLASH
fication and exhibition as examples of
early American glass work Glass
making is still an important New Jer-
sey industry.
Caspar Wistar was the first success
full glass manufacturer in the Amer
lean colonies. He landed in Philadel-
phia about 203 years ago and is sup
posed to have been an Austrian of
noble lineage. One of his first activi-
ties was to manufacture glass buttons
warranted for seven years." the fame
of which continued long after his death
which occurred in 1851. He married
Catherine Johnson, of Germantown, a
Quakeress, and joined the Society of
Friends.
By 1889 Wistar had acquired about
1000 acres in Salem County, convent
ent to sand and fuel and not far from
water transportation facilities.
In 1888 he had entered into an
agreement with four glass workers
from Holland to pay so pounds sh;l-
ilngs sterling, the price Of their pass
age from Rotterdam, ari that in re-
turn for their service in teaching him,
his son Richard and no one else the
craft of glass making he was to pro-
vide land, fuel, servants, food and ma
terial for glass factory and to give
them one-third of the net profits of
the enterprise.
Richard continued the business after
the death of his father. In 1859 an
advertisement showed that the estab-
lishment made most any sort Of bot
ties and window glass, lamp glasses,
snuff and mustard bottles, also cleo
trofying globes and tubes.
Director Warner, in announcing the
results of the archaeological labors Of
the museum, promises a detailed in
vestigation into the types of glass
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
Tested Glassware
Necessary In
Milk Plant Tests

Agents of the Pennsylvania Depart
ment of Agriculture are now engaged
in an inspection of the milk plants
of the state for the purpose of veri-
flying the tests made at the various
stations and upon which the payment
to the milk producers is based. A
large number of inspections have been
completed and these investigations
show that a majority of the testers are
careful and accurate. The inspections
also show that in many plants they
have not complied with the act of 1919
in using only glassware that has been
officially tested and approved.
It is the duty of the local sealer OF
weights and measures in each COM
munity to see that the glassware used
by the tester at each plant in his jul
risdiction has been tested and passed
by the bureau of standards OF the
State Department of Internal Affairs
and to see that nothing but tested
glassware is used.
Reports from the agents OF the
State Department of Agriculture
showing INFESTED glassware In use
will be turned over to the Department
of Internal Affairs for the considera'
ton of that branch of the state govern
ment.
The act of 1919 providing for the
testing of all milk received at the
milk plants within the state ana tne
payment of the producers on the basis
ohthe tests is rapidly creating spirit
confidence between the dealers and
producers, establishing a relation
Athat will work great advantage 10
airy industry in Pennsylvania
the next few years.
e boats must keep the snore'
Rhins NAV venture more.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
Philosophy OF
A Cipher

Consider the cipher. 1t amounts to
nothing in itself, but when put to
work with others behind good strong
figure it adds wonderfully to the value
of the group. But if cipher puts on
airs and gets out in front of the pro-
cession, it becomes valueless again.
Men might take lesson and learn
that their value lasts only as long as
they stay on the job.
Vain man runs headlong to caprice
resigned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
LEADING HAY PRODUCING
COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA

The leading hay producing counties
in this State, according to reports on
file in the Bureau of Statistics, Penn
sylvania Department of Agriculture,
for the years 1919 and 1920, are the
following:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
He Has Some

Howard-"Is old Pessimist without
hope?"
Jay-"Not he. He always hopes for
the worst"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10

Better be convinced by words than
blows. -Danish Proverb.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10

Ancient time was the youth Of tho
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
Ancient Money

The first coins used by the civilized
nations of the ancient world were
small metal ingots stamped with a
rulers seal. 1t is probable that they
were first minted in Lydia, the rich
Asian kingdom of which Croesus was
the most famous king. The punch
marked" coins of India are assigned
to a period older even than that of
Buddhism.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10

Ne boats must keep the shore
khips may venture more.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10

. cap tits You, wear It.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-09-10
Never before
possibly never again in
your life

"The yields on current eferings
(of high-grade securities, are
qvitbout precedent in modern times.
From New York Times.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-02-10
Soldier Writes
for Magazines

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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-02-10
Costs Stay Up
Despite Talk

WAsiliNGToN. H. q despite aii.
ths ulk about lowering fhe hinn cost
nf living, nui thr "huiufui cooperation
tha ATTORNEY generals pffre 81 rNeelN
nr from bualueas mem tho cost Ni
food la npW illhcr ihnn % hAa hcrn
hefote m tho hiaiars az America
Ihu now loynl fuf f0ud ~ ~ pti c'Nt
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hur.nu of mhur nat| iiC4 drpas'nrn'
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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
MASCHING HOME
DAMAGED BY FIRE

A fire at the Clarence Masching
home last Friday did some damage
to the wash room of their house.
Mrs. Masching had been outdoors
and when she opened the door Of
the room a heavy smoke rushed
out at her. She telephoned for
Mr.. Masching at the Farmers Pro-
duce Station and when he arrived
he managed to extinguish the
flames before they had spread into
any other room of the house. The
cord connected with the electric
light had been burning, which was
supposedly the cause OF the fire,
Several chairs were damaged and
the wall paper was burned off the
walls.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
CAsS COUNTY'S
BIG FAIR

Beginning next Monday, Septem-
Der 9th, and continuing four days,
the big aggregation of attractions
known as the Cass County FAIR
will be held at Atlantic.
The fact seems to be that Cass
County is outdoing all former at
tempts this year in preparing for
this important event. In addition
to the big exhibit of live stock
there will be races of both horses
and autos, for which large purses
have been hung up.
Music will be furnished by the
7. Fred Henry band and singers.
A big special feature will be cir
Gus and menagerie of the first
magnitude, the S. w. Brundage
Railroad Shows which travel in
twenty-five cars and carry three
hundred people. Add to these
things other specia' features which
which will be present, such as the
various outdoor entertainments,
vaudeville stunts, a glittering Mid.
way and an unusual exhibition Of
fireworks, and it is apparent that
the big event will surpass those Of
other years generally and will be
richly worth attending.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
AUTO DAMAGED
IN COLLISION

The automobile of Henry , e:
kroeger, real estate man, was
somewhat damaged when it collided
this morning at Sixth and Chest
nut streets, with the Wilken truck
The latter machine was not dam
aged. Kroeger was coming toward
the intersection from the west and
did not see the truck until too late
to change his course. The truck
was coming from the south. Allan
tic News Telegraph.
See the Farmers Produce Sta
ton for onions. adv s23
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
Summer Care of Infants

Of all the babies born in the
United States from II to 20 out of
every 100 die in the first year of
life and the majority of these
deaths take place during the warm
summer months. The great cause
Of this high death rate amongst in
fants is ignorance on the part OF
the persons to whom the care of
children is entrusted. If proper
precaution is taken in care and
feeding they can bring their child
rem safely through this period.
The chief cause of deaths in in
ia nts is improper food, which will
cause intestinal disorders. Food
easily becomes unfit for use during
the warm months because at this
time the chance for infection with
disease germs is greatest. Also
food is more apt to be spoiled by
heat. The heat also may disturb
the delicate machinery of the child's
body making it less able to resist
the attacks of disease germs or the
poison contained in spoiled food.
If intestinal disorders should oc-
cur bear in mind that any bowel
complaint occurring in babies may
be the sign of beginning serious ILL
ness. When the baby has diar-
rhoea either W tn or without vom-
iting stop all food at once and send
for physician, meantime give the
baby plenty of boiled water to
drink. Give no medicine until the
doctor advises same.
ANNA SKOV,
Public Health Nurse
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
Are You Fond of Hiking?

We are told that there is an old
Greek legend that Eoclides, several
centuries before the time of Christ
in Attica, established a pedestrian
record that has never since been
beaten. Eocides was messenger
who, being sent from Athens to bring
some holy fire from Delphos, made
the journey there and back-125 miles
In all-on the same day.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
First Real Estate Deal.

According to one authority the first
real estate deal in America occurred
on May 6, 1926. Peter Minuet pur-
chased the site of the city of New
York for the sum of S24 in present
United States currency values. This
price was 80 cents per 1000 acres.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
The Lost City

Will start at the Princess Thea
tire Saturday eve, at Brayton, Sep
TENDER 18th.
pd B. M. Grose, Prop.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Coe are NOV
ing their household goods to their
new home in Adair this week.
Their removal from Extra is re-
gretted by many friends, but all
wish tn m success.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
Notice, Ex-Service Men!

Have you applied for your Vic
tory medal yet? If not, get in
touch with us at once, we have the
necessary blanks for you, and we
help you to get it whether you are
member of the Legion or not.
But you surely want your medal,
and you should be member of the
American Legion too. Come to
our meeting Monday evening, Sep
TENDER 9th, Or see me + ers nally.
Bring your discharge.
Axel G. Mortensen, Post. Adj,
Post No. $50, Brayton, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1920-09-02
Go to the Farmers Produce Sta
ton to get your onions. advs2'

Mrs Milo Sharp and daughter,
Fern, who had been visiting at the
Earl Thomas home went to Kirk
man Friday where Mrs. Sharp will
remain at the bedside Of her father.
who is very poorly. Miss Fern
has position as teacher in. the
schools at Grand Junction, Colo
RADIO, her home.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04
OLD MAN DIVORCE
 AGAIN DOES WELL

With the early returns coming III very slowly. 1t began to look as though the bill One a day" fostered by Old Man Divorce. would be defeated, but a landslide in the Third precinct Of the month in favor of the measure car ried 1t over and after the votes had been tabulated. it was found that total of 3S ballots had been cast dur ing the month Of October for the bill.
 Tn the first precinct of the month. the returns were very light. a vote or less than B per cenes being boiled. The second precinct came in bit stronger and the third precinct witt total ot f3 votes put the neasure on easy street. At a late hour ls7sE Nssht' Oiu Man Divorce was dssocx ny representative of The sp1o ohcan' busily engaged on his ca1np3zl9l work for November. but he stopIa lohg enough to say that he was very Nell pleased with the results of the 06soper election.
 So far, according to the tabulatioAas' total of 332 suits have been filed ss | the superior court this year for decrees of divorce. April was the high month with 41 suits and January, with 23 suits. is the low month.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04
VOTING Is HEAVY IN
 CHANDLER PRECINCTS

CHANDLER, Nov. 3l-Eiection day was about the busiest day ever seen in Chandler. The parties had cars at the disposal of the voters, and fin the west precinct. out of registration of 400, 376 voters came to the polls. In the east precinct. out of registration of 335, 297 votes were cast Chandler practically went Republican. with some exceptions in the contests for county offices.
 Stake Conference.
 There will be stake conference of the Latter Day Saints church on Sat urday and Sunday of this week at Mesa. and all Chandler members are invited to attend.
 Basket Ball Game.
 On Tuesday the members of the Chandler grammar school basketball team journeyed to Gilbert and played two games, winning both They de- feated the Gilbert grade team by the
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04
ED CARR LEADING
 IN TEMPE FUR J. P.

TEMPE, Nov. 2.-The latest count of votes for the town officers of Tempe showed that Howard woods was in the lead for constable and Ed Carr for Justice of the peace.
 Curry Child Dies
 Shirley Curry, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. c. Curry, died on Funeral services will be held from the home at 3 D. m. Thursday
 Slightly Improved
 ~. B. Turner has been seriously i'll. hut is reported to be slightly i'm proved.
 Grammar School Girls Win The basketball team of the grammar school played the training school team Wednesday afternoon and won the eame. 22 to 4. Thursday afternoon there will be a game between the Mesa aud Tempe boys and girls.
 Depart for Coast
 Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Mouer left Tues day evening for Los Angeles isSs,
 Bazaar Postponed
 The entertainment committees of tHe Tempe Woman's club has decided No postpone the bazaar until some tirse after the holidays. They are planning to give a dance on November 19. The particulars will be announced later.
 First Lyceum Number
 The first number of the lyceum course. the Montague Light Opera company. will be given in the Normal auditorium Thursday evening. No vcmber 4.
 Tea a Great Success
 The Woman's club building fund tea given by Mrs. Howard Brown and Mrs J. Kinney Wednesday afternoon was a great success. The home e-made candy cookies and doughnuts were delicious and sold so fast that only tlfe early guests were able to purchase any.
 Visiting Daughter
 Mrs. E. c. Woodmansee is here from California visiting her daughter. Mrs Melt Spanglar.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04

score of IS to 3. and defeated the high school team by the score of IA to 6. On Tuesday night they journeyed to Alma and defeated that team by the score of 39 to 1. The team consists of Skou- sen, Stillwell, Willis, R. Plum, A. Plum, and Miller.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04

To show her appreciation for Amer icas aid in the world war, France has started plans to erect statue to the American volunteers in the great struggle. The three marshals Of France. Joffre, Foch and Petain, are leaders in the project. and banks throughout the republic will accept contributions to the fund.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04

New Yor<'s FashIon NuthuTIty
 NEW YORK-Of all the articles that combine Co make up the very modern woman's fall and winter outfit the selection of the separate coat or wrap is usually most perplexing.
 Illustrated Is a wrap which is prac- tfcal attractive and wearable. Ethel Clafiin of Paramount, designed it for Margaret Loomis. It is a biege polo cloth with a deep cape-yole of seal The seal is cut out in large disks show iuE the seal which, Tn turn, are hand- embroidered with heavy wool.
 Tho hat is or the polo cloth with a lcathsr .auuI' thrust through tho cen Cor front.
Arizona republican., 1920-11-04

The Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United Sta tes of America is made up of men who are possessors Of a medal of honor award for heroism in battle on land or sea. Holders of the congressional medal of honor and the distinguished service cross are also eligible for membership.