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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
DEEP PULvERIzING OF SOIL
Plants Will Not Thrive If Soil Is
Coarse and Lumpy Just Below
the Surface.

Few gardeners realize the impor-
lance of pulverizing the soil as deeply
as it is plowed. No matter how per-
feetly the surface is prepared. If the
soil is coarse and iumpy below the
plants will not thrive Large mir
spaces In the soil are a detrlment, but
a large number of very small air
spaces in the soil are a benefit.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

To renovate scratched furniture
mix together in bottle equal quantl
ties of the best salad oil and vinegar
Shake vigorously. then 1t Is ready tc
use. Take a small pad OF soft rag
dip 1t into the solution and rub well
into the wood until all scratches have
disappeared. Then polish with an
other soft rag. You willsbe delighted
with the result.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

1t is not generally known that the
king of Spain succeeded not his ia
Their, but his sister, the Infanta Mer-
cedes, who was, though only six years
old, queen of Spain from the death Of
her father. Alfonso MI, to the birth Of
the present king. Altogether she
reigned 160 days, probably the short
est reign on record. The Salic law.
which bars females from the accession
to throne. does not operate in Spain,
and until the sex of Alfonso KITS
posthumous child was determined, the
eldest of his two daughters automaf-
ically succeeded him.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

First Suburbanite-We are getting
up league Of nations in our suburb
Have You heard of lit
Second Suburbanite-No, what is 1t,
a straw vote?
First Suburbanite-No, it's an agree
ment between those who are planning
a garden this year and those who are
planning to keep chickens.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
HEALS RUNNING SORES

Il feel IL my duty to write you q letter
OF thanks for your wonderful Peterson's
Ointment ] had a running sore on my
left leg for one year. I began to use
Peterson's Ointment three weeks ago and
now Il Is healed "A. c. Giibrath, 7G
Reed St, Erie. Pa.
For years / have been selling through
druggists a large box OF PETERSON'S
OINTMENT for IS cents. The healing
power In this ointment is marvellous
Eczema goes in a few days. Old sores
heal up like magic; piles that other rene
dies do not seem 20 even relieve are
speedily conquered Pimples and nast5
nlackheads disappear in a week and the
distress of chaflnE goes in a few minutes
Mail orders filed Peterson Ointment Co.
Inc, Buffalo. N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Children are now taking in the mu-
steal work in the Roman choirs as
early as seven years of age, says a
writer in the Etude in discussing the
importance of early training in music
for church purposes, They are not
merely taught in the music they are to
sing, but are given a very thorough
drill In solfeggio, and, when necessary,
at the proper time in harmony and ID
music in general.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

The home garden should DO neat tbs
sss, hus net sps near shs hsz hsHsa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

One Of the duties Of the bureau of
markets, United States department Of
agriculture, is to administer the United
States grain standards act, and be-
cause it desires to make standard
equipment for grain grading easily oh
tainable by all dealers, country as well
as city, the bureau has devised this
comparatively inexpensive apparatus
to take the place of the more expen-
sive Boerner sampllng device. The
sampler and few other pieces of ap-
paratus are all that are required for
grading grain, according to practice
recommended by the United States de-
partment of agriculture
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"What do you think about my en-
gagement to Harold?" asked Gwendo-
Ign.
Il Think" replied her father that
am getting to be the senatorial
branch of this family. My advice and
consent are considered only when it's
too late for them to make any differ
ence."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
MILKWEED SHOOTS ARE GOOD
Cut Just as They Come Through
Ground They Are Crisp and Tender
Make Excellent Dish.

1t may not be known to many farm
ers that the young mllkweed shootg
are edible, that when cut Just as they
come through the ground while still
white, crisp and tender and cooked
like asparagus. they mike an excel
lent dish.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
ength
For


vi Most dairymen are comlngfto appre-
price, 500 Oate the fsss a. cheapest road
betthH. +. ROBEY, use Of pure
6-ll-3t. (osaIf4ill Pomfret, Md.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

II must admit" said Mr.. Meekton,
shat a woman often proceeds with
more cautious dellberation than a
man."
"For instance?"
"a man frequently decides an Inn
portant matter by Tipping a coin.
where a woman will consult ouijs
board.H
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"Are you hurtg they asked of the
man who had fallen.
"Hurt? should say am" he re-
piled. INTERNALLY and externally.
Hurt by the fall l got, and hurt more
by the fact that 1 had my flask full
in my hip pocket when fell"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Charles was watching his grand
mother fry doughnuts, and she, fear
ing he would get burned, warned him
several times to keep away. Finally;
Charles, what viii l do il you don't
mind me?"
Charles heaved sigh, doughnuts
smell so good Grandmother" he
said, "blg folks have to mind, don't
they?"
Certainly, Charles" o.
well, big folks have to mind just
God. 1 think it's pretty hard on us
little ones; we have to mind big folks
and God, too"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
NERVOUS
PROSTRATION
Mrs. J. Christman Proved
That Lydia E. Pinlham's
Vegetable Compound is .,
Remedy for this Trouble.

Binghamton, ~ VT was in a very
nervous condition for over n Yaar. nv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

ed with nervous prostration. Mrs. j.
CHRISTIAN, 1873 Oak Street, Bingham
ton, New York.
The success Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from nervous prostration,
displacements, Inflammation, uleera-
tion, irregularities, periodic pains, back
ache, bearing-dowu feeling, fatulency,
Indigestion and dizziness. Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the
standard remedy for female ills.
II there are any complications about
which you need advice write in con-
fidenee to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn, Mass.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Having cleared your skin keep 1t clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse
and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
heal, the Talcum to powder and per-
fume. No toilet table is complete
without them. 25c eyerywhere.-Adv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"Why don't you give yourself up to
the polleeY' asked the inferior intel
lect.
"What for7'' exclaimed Bill the Burg.
Il want to tell you some of those po-
lice have said such unkind things
about me that don't feel like 'sociat-
ing with them.r
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Diner-What on earth is this broth
made of, waiter? Surely, 1t isn't chick
en- broth?"
Waiter-Well, sir, It's chicken broth
in It's infancy. It's made out of the
water the eggs were boiled in.-Lon-
don Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

companying photographs, known as a
Modified Boerner Sampler. has recent
ly been put out by the bureau of mar
kets of the United States department
of agriculture. It is similar In prin-
ciple to a sampler designed by the bu-
reau year or two ago, but is so de-
signed that 1t can easily be construct
ed of block tin or brass by any tin
smith at about one-third the cost of
the original.
Working of Device.
The sampler Is cylindrical and
stands about thirty inches. The sam
pie to be halved is poured into a hop
per at the top. which is emptied by
pulling q lever that removes a cap
over the lower end Of the hopper. As
the grain flows downward It strikes
the apex of battle, in the form of a
cone
Eneircllng the base of this cone are
a series Of small chutes whose dis
lance apart is exactly the width of
these openings. Half of the grain
flows in these chutes, and half be-
tween them. The latter portion flows
directly into the uppermost Of two
pans placed one above the other at the
base Of the sampler. The half fall
ing into the chutes is diverted into a
funnel, the lower end of which leads
to a protected opening in the center
Of the upper pan, thereby permitting
this half of the grain to flow into the
lower pan. In this fashion the orlgi-
nal sample is evenly divided into two
parts, one of which is certain to be as
representative of the original lot as is
the other.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Lucille, who is five. does not like to
say her prayers at night when she is
sleepy.
ibid you say your little prayer last
nightg" her mother asked her one
morning at breakfast.
mo" said the little girl, 81 was too
sleepy last night, mamma, but Sun
day night, when you put me to bed
before 1 was sleepy, l prayed seven
prayers-enough to last me all this
week"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"NIr. Smith. let me see you sharp
en- 1t, will your"
"Sharpen what, my boy?"
"Why. when you came, pa told ma
you had an ak to grind"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

'Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin" is genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for over
twenty years. Accept only an unbroken
'Bayer package" which contains proper
directions to relieve Headache, Tooth.
ache, Earache, Neuralgia, rheumatism,
Colds and Pain. Handy tin boxes Of u
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin
Is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Mon
oaceticacidester Of Salicylicacid.-Adv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Mrs. A-Does. your husband smoke
In the house?
Mrs. B-Yes; and I'm glad of 1t. It
will be easy for me to say where to be-
gin If he ever remarks that we uust
economIze.-Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

''There are some queer things
about the actions of nature"
"Name some, for instance"
"That she does not put lids on the
chest instead of the eye, and that she
doesn't make shingles come on the
roof Of the mouth"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
READY FOR ORDEAL.

slave you prepared a,good supply
OF cribsY"
"Yes.r
"Have you concealed theltextbook in
your haiti"
eyes"
"Are you sure you gave thesinstruct-
or a good cigarT
Certainly"
swell. then. let's go in andihit that
prehm IN ethics. Cornell Widow.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

They were at film version Of "Ro-
meo and Juliet"
Burt-Shakespeare was some man
all right.
Gert-How sol
Burt-Just think of him writing a
movie before he saw one Film Fun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Not a bad idea to have a few tile
on hand. They don't deteriorate with
age. You might get chance TO lay
some Of them when you really weren't
counting on it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

She-Do you believe a woman could
make a success of an idea for flying
machine2
He-Why not? Most Of women's
ideas incline to the Eighty.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Do not allow the cows to become
frightened A dairyman says that
from actual Experience he has lost
over one-half the butterfat when the
right had not lasted over three min
utes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"Your friend seems to be a great
one for asserting himself"
"He is lucky in having chances. His
wife has an impeachment in her
speech"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"what are the best sellers just
nowT'
do 1 have to tell you? Those with
the biggest stock laid up in EN-"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

An imitation ring is cheap,
But what Is cheaper than
land filter for the rubbish heap
An imitation man?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

81 wish l knew what l could use
these tiny pieces of cloth for" mused
the wife
Make guest towels Of them" OBJ
served the husband.--Life
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

"what are you going to give to fit
up the minister's library?"
81 thought would give a pretty
antiquarian with gold fish In it,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Il see that hotel landlords are con-
templating renting their rooms by the
hour"
Eyes. Landlords will be renting
their flats to US by the day next"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Have you never thought of retiring
from polltics?"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum;
"but always with a shudder."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

ibid you hear what the fat wom-
an said to the sDecialistT
''No; what was it,"
"He told her not to bant and she
told him not 10 banter"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Jackson-How far along are you on
that new home you're building?
Treston-My wife and l have gotten
to the point where we don't speak,
Life.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

lnind was gloomy,
could see no light on
anything, could not
work and could not
ihave anyone 10 see
me. Doctor S med
fcine did not helpme
land Lydia E. Pink
ID a m 8 Vegetable
compound was re-
commended. I took
Il t a n d a m no W
W e IL / recon-
impnd IL to allamict-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Whether grown for seed or hay,
soy beans should be planted in rows
80 TO 80 inches apart, depeding upon
the fertility of the land and the va.
riety grown.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
Green Feed fo- FowIs

When fowls do not have access to
natural green feed, sprouted oats.
cabbage, mangels. cut clover. etc.
should be fed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

With your fingersl You can lift of
any hard corn, soft corn, or corn be-
tween the toes, and the hard skin cal
fuses from bottom of feet.
A tiny bottle Of "Freezone" costs
little at any drug store: apply a few
drops upon the corn or callous. In
stantly 1t stops hurting. then shortly
you lift that bothersome corn or cal
lous right of, root and all, without
one bit Of pain or soreness TRULY
No humbug i--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Coon-Meet me at Squire Browns
hen roost tonight. Mr.. Possum.
Possum-No. thank you. Too
much chance Of some other "coop~
being there.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Carpet grass is never troublesome
IS a weed and one need not have the
fear that he is introducing a possible
PLAN pest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Howard-Does Coward ever tell his
wife just how horrid she is?
Jay-No, he hires cooks to do 1t for
him.-Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
Stylish.

Il notice on the bill Of fare potatoes,
q 10 boycott" said the guest.
YEP replied the walter, "ThRl
means We pin's sErslrE spuds arg
mase.H
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Freedom of range will greatly re-
duee the amount of food required and
will keep the birds in much better
health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
Tomato Trellis.

widely so that the plants In two rows
may be supported. When not in use,
the trellls may be closed up and kept
with the garden tools.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

A torpid liver prevents proper food a.
simiiation. Tone up your liver with Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pills They act gently
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

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 suifcient.--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18

Friend of the Institutlon-What do
the inmates think Of the new asylum
Keeper-They just rave over 1t, sir"
London Mail.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-06-18
lfter you eat-always use
Acid-Stomach

EATONIC is the best remedy, it takes
the harmful acids and gases right out
OF the body and, of course, you get
well. Tens of thousands wonderfully
benefited. Guaranteed to satisfy or
money refunded by your own drug
gist. Cost trifie. Please try it!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02

last evening at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Holmes, on Fourteenth avenue. South.
 The house was attractively decorated with smilax palms and ferns, combined with quantities of Dorothy Perkins roses. A handsome altar was ar ranged in the drawing room with palms and ferns, with tall candelabra, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. J E. billiard, of the South side Baptist Church. Immediately preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Mrs Lucille Roberts Brooks sang Because" and "Oh Promise Me" Mrs. Laura Jackson Davids played the Lo- hengrin Wedding March. The maid of honor was the brides cousin, Miss Vir ginia Parrish, who wore a georgette frock of peachblow, with touches of torquoise blue. Her hat was peach color. the brim lined with blue. She carried Ophelia roses
 The besc man was Mr Eugene Ho- mer Kurtz of Louisville, Ky.
 The bride wore a going away suit of midnight blue poiret twill and small black hat.
 Following the ceremony an informal reception was held. The diningroom was decorated with smilax and Dor othy Perkins roses, the brides table being oentered with cluny lace piece holding a large bowl of roses. The color scheme of rink and white was carried out in lon bons and ices.
 Mc. and Mrs. Miller left for we'd ding trip during which they will visit relatives in Louisville and Lebanon. and later will go to Decatur, Ga, where they will make their home.
 MT. Miller is Of a wellknown Ken lucky family, and did his bit in the world war.
 The bride has been reared in Bir- mingham. Her mother was. be- fore marriage, Miss Ethel Garner, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. She yeas q member of the graduating class of 1919 of the Central High School, and her musical gifts brought her into i'm mediate service in the musical depart ment of the Birmingham schools. She is q young woman of rare personal charm, and has teen a valuable aid in the primary department of the South side Baptist Sunday School.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

ings, their treasurer lie as undis- turbed as snow upon the mountain tops, or as last summers hatbox upon the attic shelf; only the pene- trating dust that descends impartial ly upon the wise and the foolish sifts it's insinuating atoms upon pen and pencil; only the wind that goeth where it listeth, fluteers the "confu- sion worse confounded" that reigns in that literary workshop day by day.
 Men and women look upon this state of affairs and say:
 "Jeffery enjoys the litter" which is base libel Jeffery abhors the litter" he hates the devastating tidiness of housemaids," more but then it is the destiny always of martyrs to be mis- judged and misunderstood.
 Now if "Jeffery" had been sub jected to the inconvenience that most of us have encountered in these after the-war days in the matter of inferi- ority of every possible thing, there might be a kick, for, as the clever poet has summed 1t up in the follow ing lines. it is shc>sn to some extent what must be endured:
 We'll, what are we come to
 Even though this woeful war is
 through?
 I confess my gorge does rise As l view my desk supplies: Flimsy paper, though I pay Twice IS much as yesterday; Ink too thin Cor else, too thick) Envelopes that will not stickl Blotters that refuse to blot, Showing symptoms of dry rot. Postage stamps, with such poor paste They fall off as soon as placed, Paper pads, all harsh and rough; Postcards of limp, curling stuff War has made a thing grotesque Of my erstwhile well-stocked desk!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
\N account of the popularity of

NN account of the popularity of Il y ho'h young people and the
 prominence of their families, the wedding of Miss Grace Moffett and Mir. Leslie F'ulenwider, which took place yesterday evening at 7:SO o'clock. at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs Charles Alexander Moi fet Oil South sixteenth avenue. was of more than usual interest to count less friends throughout the south
 Only few friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. James Edward Dillard, of the Southside Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. J. A. Bryan, of the Third Presbyterian Church.
 The house was adorned with smilax and palms combined with great quan- ties of Dorothy Perkins roses. Mrs. Fred A. Thomas of High Point, N. C., sister of the bride, was the matron of honor. She wore a gown of ecru lace over peach colored charmeuse. Her flowers were Russell roses.
 The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Howard Fulenwider, as best man. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was lovely In wedding gown of ivory satin, trimmed with Chantilly lace. A long court train was draped from the shoul- der and her flowers were brides roses and valley lilies.
 Following the ceremony, an infor- nal ceremony was held and the young couple left at once for wedding trip, going to Thousand Islands. Upon their return they will make their home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Mother Goose Club will meet to- morrow morning at the home of Mrs l.. F. Harris, 1923 South Eighteenth street.
 The Catholic Womans Club Of west End will meet this afternoon at 2:So o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. D. Neal 107 North Pearl street.
 The General Sumter chapter, Daugn- ters of the American Revolution Will meet today at o'clock with Mrs. Jo- senh R Estes. 2200 Fourteenth ave- rue, south The hostesses will pc Mrs Estes. Mrs. Frank o. Headley, Mrs. w. Groves. Mrs. F. M. Marsnai, Mrs E. A. Ritchie, Mrs. I. H. Trilch, Mrs. d. c. LaPage.
 This will be the last meeting or the wear and an election of officers VII be held. All members are asked 10 pe present, as plans for Flag Day Will De discussed.