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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
Sales as investments

81 have my presents for next year all
selected" said one friend to me just
a few days after Christmas. And in
.eed that enterprising woman had been
down town right after the holiday
and picked up ever so many reduced
price articles in the post-holiday sales.
But it is not for presents only that
the wise shopper should keep her eyes
open. 1t will be sensible. forehanded
thing if right after the holidays. be-
fore spring stocks are brought out, the
shopper can do some next-year buying
or with war conditions showing no
signs of change. and with even more
serious shortages to be expected next
wear in various lines, it will be the
wise ant again that the housekeeper
should emulate.
This year, even. it was common
thing to find no mittens in some stores
or our favorite underwear Increased
so per cent; fine grade OF army
blanket which the author bought last
year at IS could scarcely be found TINS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
Electric Treatment
of Milk

Pasteurization of milk is absolute
ly effective, in that it kills all bacteria,
but it can be said that it is not per-
feet process, for the reason that it
alters the taste of the milk. Pasteu-
rized milk is not raw milk. The de-
gree of heat and the mode of its appli-
cation give pasteurized milk usually "a
flavor which is Objectionable to many.
For several years DR.. J. Martin Be-
attic and his associates of the Univer-
sity of Liverpool have been expert
menting with electricity as substi-
tute for pasteuriaztion. They have
perfected apparatus for running cleo
trio current through milk, and have
determined the proper quantity to ap-
ply. The application of electricity is
of very short duration. 1t does not
raise the temperature of the milk to
more than 148 degrees Fahrenheit.
The milk is not cooked" not altered
in any essential properties through
such heating as is incidental to the
process.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
Was Not An Island

Since the manufacturers found out
that alligator hide made such capital
handbags, shoes, purses and other
useful as well as ornamental articles,
the saurians that infest the waters or
the extreme Southern States are be-
ing hunted so persistently that their
determination is only matter of time.
They are still reasonably plentiful,
however.
Not long ago a steamer came into
Palatka, Florida, with her bow-stem
broken and several planks sprung.
The steamer was running through
Dunn's Creek, which connects Lake
Crescent with the St. Johns River.
This creek is famous for its small
floating islands, which are composed
principally of water lilies and their
long, tough stems, and steamers are
in the habit of running through them
without checking their speed.
On this occasion the captain noticed
that this particular island was rather
large, but apid no more attention to
it until the boat struck the island with
great force, breaking the bow-stem
and shaking up the passengers as well
as the boat.
An investigation was made and 1t
turned out that the supposed island
was nothing less than a huge ALI
gator, whose back was covered with
floating Vegetation.
A number of shots were fired at the
monster, but they glanced harmlessly
off his back as he dived out of sight
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
Animal Strength

Tests made TO determine the respec-
tive pulling power of horses, men, and
elephants showed that two horses,
weighing one thousand six hundred
pounds each, together pulled three
thousand seven hundred and fifty
pounds, or five hundred and fifty
pounds more than their combined
weight. One elephant weighing twelve
thousand pounds, pulled eight thou
sand seven hundred and fifty pounds,
or three thousand two hundred and
fifty pounds less than it's weight. Fifty
men, aggregating seven thousand five
hundred pounds in weight, pulled
eight thousand seven hundred and
fifty pounds, or just as much as the
single elephant, but like the horses
they pulled more than their own
weigh; one hundred men pulled twelve
thousand pounds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
An En-tree-ting
Woman

They were a husband and wife who
had many quarrels. But a woman
never is fair antagonist, because she
always weeps during every quarrel in
order to win her point.
The other night she brought home
as bargain at greatly-increased
prices-a new pale mauve hat, which
she proudly exhibited to her husband.
He did not like it, and proceeded to
say so.
"Why, it looks queer even to the
dog" he ended. Look how he's bark
ing at it! He thinks it's squirrel in
a tree!"
Don't you call me a tree!" she
cried and then began to cry. Il shall
go home to mother! Il suppose you
are going to say next that Pm either
a larch or an ugly old oak tree!"
mo-" he smiled blandly. Il should
think a weeping willow would be a
more appropriate name"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
The Metal of the
Ancient ArmOr

An investigation has been made by
metallurgists of specimens of metal
taken from ancient armor and it was
found that it was made from very
pure wrought iron converted into
steel by the old concentration process.
The microstructure of the sample
showed that the process used in its
production was similar to the process
in use a THE present and for the
manufacture of wrought iron. The
metal was hammered into sheets of
the proper thickness, and these were
then welded into larger sheets, which
were again hammered into shape and
given a final heating and quenching.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
Made From Cotton
Better Than Wool


A material has been developed from
cotton waste, which is said to be bet
ter than wood in a great many re-
spects. At present the new product
has certain limitations. one of which
is its liability to break and its inelas-
ITCHY. Owing to this it may not at
present be possible satisfactorily to
use it in the production of yarns on
the worsted principle, for which pur.
pose it is necessary for yarn to. pos
sess a. uniform combing length of
two inches or more. Where short
fibers can be employed, however. such
as in wooden yarn and cloth manufac-
ture. it may prove serviceable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11

ing but seal rookery. Guided by the
sound he steered his vessel through
the fog and soon came to a rocky
island that rose like wall out of
the ocean. Along the shore millions
of seals lay packed close together, and
the sound which came from them
rolled forth like thunder.
Pribylov and his crew danced and
shouted for joy. They had at last
found the hiding place of the seal,
and their fortunes were assured.
Pribylov loaded down his vessel
with skins and sailed back to Ouna-
laska, leaving a part of his crew be-
hind to guard the secret of his dis
covery. The island he took possession
of in the name Of the Gear of Russia,
and called it st. George, after his YES
sci. He sold his cargo in the nearest
Russian port, and fitted out his YES
esl for another voyage north.
But the secret, ike that of the dis
covery of gold in California, would not
keep. His men deserted him, and
when in the Spring of 1887, he started
to sail north from Ounalaska, dozen
vessels followed him, and the island
became common property.
Pribylov's men discovered the other
seal island, st. Paul's that summer.
1t is difficult to approach these is
lands, and vessel has sometimes to
wait two weeks in the neighborhood
without being able to find them on ac-
count of the fog. They lie just where
the warm Japan current of the Pacific
meets the icy currents from the Arctic
Ocean, and hence the dense fogs of
summer and the binding SHOWS of
winter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
A Chaldean Tradition

According to Chaldean traditions,
$4,000 years had elapsed before the
flood and in the year of the flood the
god Bel revealed to Xisuthrus (corres-
ponding to the Hebrew Noah)jn a
dream that there would be great
storm of rain and that all the people
Of the earth would be destroyed by a
flood of waters. Bel babe Xisuthrus
bury all written records of Sippara,
the city of the sun, and build a ship
and embark in it with his kindred and
nearest friends.
While wandering around on the
great ocean of water Xisuthrus and
his coony were overcome with fear.
1t is reported that for six days the
storm ragged and on the seventh 1t
abated and the sea began to dry. After
land was reached Xisuthrus offered
sacrifices to the gods and then dlsap-
peared with his wife and daughter and
the architect of the boat. When his
other companions were searching for
him. it is said, his voice called out OF
the air and told them that the gods
had carried him away in reward for
his piety and that they. were to dig
up the books at Sippara and give them
20 mankind
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11
Origin of KNOCK on Wood

The origin of the phrase KNOCK on
wood" is somewhat obscure. but has
been traced back to kind of proyer
in which the Christian Trinity and
wood, from which the cross upon
which Christ was crucified was made,
played a part. The custom is now dis
associatedy with prayer, and is popu-
larry supposed to protect the person
who knocks three times on wood from
some possible trouble or accident men,
toned in conversation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11

Smart Boy-"Didn't you say that
the word abstemious contained all the
yowels in their order in their order?"
Teacher-"It does-a-ei-o-uH
Smart Boy-"But it does not con-
tain sometimes W and y. does II:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11

Guide a tIckIIsh pIaoe-The rlbs..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-02-11

Mamma said Tommy, looking up
from bis Wild western tale, "how
many gold quartz does It take to make
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
LINCOLN ELEVEN
DEFEATS HAMPTON
NV A. N. P.l

Hampton, Va, Nov. 17.-Lin-
coin defeated Hampton on Satur-
day. November 4, 10 to o. before
one of the largest crowds that ever
witnessed a game on Lincoln's cam
nus. Not only was there large
number of Lincolnites present, but
Hamptonians were there from all
the surrounding country. The day
was perfect football weather Tor
both players and spectators. A high
wind. blowing across the field at
noon, had somewhat subsidized by
the time the game was called at
two thirty.
The Pennsylvania team made MIS-
tory by defeating Hampton for the
first time on It's home grounds. Vic
tory was sweet revenge for the
Lincolnites' disappointment OF last
year, when Hampton won by SIM
liar score. :,
The Lincoln eleven won well
deserved victory. Lincoln outplayed
Hampton In every department of the
game. Lincoln used the famous
dartmouth shift effectively al
times in making off tackle plays
and runs. Lincoln also completed
several well executed forward pass
es.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19

The interest evinced by both the
old and new students In the Texas
club this year is particularly grail
fying In view of the disinterested
attitude OF previous years. The first
meeting OF the club for the present
scholastic year was held Saturday,
October %, in the Administration
building at IL o'clock. The meeting
was in the nature of reception TO
new students. The president OF the
club, Mr.. Harold u. Bledsoe made
the welcome address. He congratu-
lated the new students upon their
entrance into Howard University and
solicited their most hearty cooper
alton with the Texas Club and the
work IL had undertaken. In the
course Of his address he warned the
new students of the danger OF taking
too active part in extra curricula
activities during their first year,
believing that new student should
find himself in regard TO his schol-
asiic work first.
Many OF the old students were
present and spoke very encouraging
ly to the newcomers. Mr.. Claude
Riley and Mr.. Herbert Dudley Of the
Senior Glass emphasized the great
ness OF the transition from high
school TO college life.
A committee composed OF mem
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19

Waco, Texas, Nov. 17.-Paul
Quinn and Prairie View go to the
gridiron today. each team boasting
of being undefeated and equally
sure that they will be returned vic
tors from today's fray. This will
be the State schools first confer
ence encounter and although she
Is figured to win. she will have a
lob on her hands, downing the Me-
thodists who whipped the fast Sam
Huston eleven by the tune OF IL to
a couple Of Saturdays ago.
Next Thursday the Wacoans jour
ney to Dallas to meet the much
heralded Wiley eleven in the Tur-
kew Day clash, which will be the
leading feature Of the Teachers In
stitue program. Should the men
Of East. Waco, down Prairie view
TODAY. then the Thanksgiving bat
.fle would be one for the champion
shin OF the Lone Star State, that
will undoubtedly attract thousands
of enthusiasts. James Green, and
a lightning backfield, consisting OF
Tinsley. Sheppard, Sedberry, Nancy
and Eddie Jackson, famous Calves
ton line plunger. With such an ar
raw OF talent, there is no doubt but
what Wiley will have the fight OF
her young life to subdue the fight
ing Wacoans. .
The probable lineup for p. Q,
College on Thanksgiving Day Is as
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
N. A. A. G. p. HAS FOUGHT TEN
YEARS FOR FEDERAL ANTI
LYNCHING BILL.

With the Dyer Anti-Lynching
Bill before Congress, and public
sentiment daily becoming more in
sistent that thhis measure be pas
ed by Congress, the National AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored People tc day published a
resume OF its ten years OF stTug-
Gle for a federal law 10 end lyn-
ching.
In its ten years OF work. from
1911 to 1921 the National Associa-
ton has raised and spent some
$35, 5000 in its anti-lynching cam
paign The introduction of anti
lynching bills in both houses OF
Congress and the favorable re-
ports Of the House Judiciary Com
mittee in the Goth and 67th Con.
gresses were the direct results Of
the Associations endeavors.
The most important statistical
study Of lynching ever published
in the United States, Thirty Yeart
OF Lynching," was compiled by the
Association and distributed broad.
cast throughout the country. Liter
ature on lynching has not only beer
sent to every important white and
Colored newspaper in the United
States but 70 many foreign news-
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
TEXANS ACTIVE AT HOWARD.

bers from the Senior Class was APP
pointed to aid new students in the
selection OF their courses and 10
help them familiarize themselves
with the University in general.
The officers for the school year
1922 were elected as follows:
Mr.. Herbert l.. Dudley-Class '22,
President.
Miss Theodore Fontaineau-Class
'23, Vice President.
Miss Helen Tyler-Class '25. Sec
rotary
Miss Hardie-class '25, Assist.
Secretary.
Mr.. Joseph E. Moore-class '2S,
Treasurer.
Miss othella Harris-class '22,
Journalist.
Mr.. Edwin D. Johnson-Class '23,
Critic.
According to letter from the
Registrars office there are SO stu
dents from Texas registered in the
Academic Departments and II the
Professional Schools are included, II
is believed the total will easily
reach 1876.
With such an aggregation of stu
dents from the same commonwealth
great things are anticipated for the
future.
HERBERT L. DUDLEY
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
BOTH SQUADS DISPLAY CONFIDENCE PAUL QUIN WILL
JOURNEY TO DALLAS ON TURKEY DAY AND MEET
WILEY UNIVERSITY.

players, Bull Dog" williams and
Nelson. who we're injured in the
West Virginia Collegiate Institute
games, Oct. goth, gave defeat to
the Shaw University (Raleigh, N. c.
team, Saturday, Nov. 5th, by a
score Of "a to 0. Shaw was by far
the strongest aggregation to visit
Howard this season, and the ac-
count Of the game might have read
differently were 1t not for How
ards defensive teamwork. Howards
victory over Shaw leaves her still
unscored upon for the season. 1t
was "BIue and Whites" fifth game
for the season and the last to be
played at home.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
TEXAS TOWNS

Vernon, Nov. 17.-Sunday was
high day among the churches, es-
pecially New Hope Baptist church.
Our pastor, Rev. w. A. Thomas
preached two wonderful sermons.
Sunday school is progressing nicely
under the. leadership OF Bro. Shell
ton. Rev. Clemon's members are
all smiles looking for him to re-
turn this week. Rev. Thomas Just
returned from Wichita Falls, Texas,
where he participated in the Eigth
year anniversary of Rev. e. j. NC
Tendon. Mrs. Alfred is progressing
nicely with the school work.
SeI1nan, Nov. 17.-Rev. j. w.
Williams of Progressive Baptist with
Rev. w. c. Coleman of Corsicana
who attended the |. & NJ. college in
Fort Worth, have matriculated in
the ministerial department of North
western Baptist college in Denison.
Rev. Coleman stopped here with
Rev. j. w. Williams. Rev. l.. X.
Guyler of Greenville. ILL.,, has been
here soliciting subscriptions for the
erection of a church at Trenton. He
went from here to Houston. G. C.
Dean Chapter Royal Arch Masons
royalty entertained. DR.. d. w. Por-
ter, M. D., and Rev. DR.. ]. w. Nc
Kinney, d. D., LII. D., in grand
social repast, Friday evening in
their Masonic nall. Both are char
tered Mas0ns here also DR.. ]. w.
Mckinney is p. G. M. of Texas
Jurisdiction thereof while DR.. Por-
ter, is Past Grand High Priest Of
Roy | Arch Masons Of Texas. Hon.
]. e. Anderson, the High Priest of
C. C. Dean Chapter Royal Arch Ma
sons through his untirring efforts
made report complete success.
Hon. M. T. Mckinney, the w. M.
Of Polar Star No, SO Masons intro
duced DIR. d. w. Porter, who de-
livered a timely and interesting adj
dress among the many good things,
launching into the Mexico emigra-
ton, reciting President Harding's
address at Birmingham, Ala, Of
which he was heartily complimented.
Hon. NJ T. Mckinney responded.
After which all repaired to the beau
tiful reception room where a sump-
tuous feast was prepared, presided
over by Mr.. Richard Gober, chair
man, assisted by Mines. Geo. Taylor,
]. r. Anderson and r. Gober; Mes
srs. w. H. Purnell. Jesse Hunt, Ben
Watson and Monroe Milligan. Mr..
w. A. Burnell of Hugo, OKLA, visit
ed his nephew. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Smith, first time he has visited
here in 16 years. Miss c. w. John
son is confined to her home. Her
neice, Miss Fanny johnson has
charge Of her grades at Fred Doug
j las high. Rev. II. P. Evans of Payne
Chapel A. M. e., has recently re-
turned from a visit of Texas A. M.
II. Conference held in Bryan. last
week. He viii preach his CLOSING
sermon for this ecclesiastical year
morning and night, leaving 22nd
inst for his conference, the North
Texas A. NJ r. Conference in Bon
ham. He goes with a round report
ifor all purposes. Mrs. Ella Hodge
OF Fort Worth, visited Mrs. Lucinda
Coz. The Harmony Baptist Senior
choir has been reorganiSed with
Messrs, Alfred Daingerfield. presi-
dent: Les Gordon Houston, vice.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
IN WORLD Of SPORT
PAUL QUINN AND PRAIRIE VIEW.
WILL BATTLE TODAY

papers of influence as well. AS part
of the Associations anti-lynching
fight, more than Four Million cop
les of the Crisis have been sent to
every state in the union and to
every part of the world.
Hundreds Of press releases have
been sent to newspapers and have
been extensively printed, kilograms
of protest at mob murder have been
addressed to state governors, more
than 1000 public meetings were
held at which more than three mil
lion people were given the facts
about lynching in the United States.
Constant contract has been main
tanned with members of Congress
in Washington and Senators and
r representatives have been furnished
with facts and statistics upon
which they could base their pro-
posed legislation. Representatives OF
the Association have appeared at all
the hearings before Congressional
committees on lynehing and a brief
was furnished members OF Congress,
setting forth the essential Facts
concerning lynching in the United
States.
Under the leadership of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People was held
in New York City in 1919, to wnlch
a call was issued by 100 leading
citizens of the country They In
cluded five governors, four ex-goV-
.ernors, members of Congress, judges
of the higher courts, members OF
the Presidents cabinet, and other
prominent men and women. Follow
ing this meeting an Address TO
the Nation" was issued demanding
federal law against lynching, the
address being signed by most OF
those who had issued the call TO the
conference.
Meanwhile, public sentiment thu
out the United States by means OF
personal investigations of lynchings
made by members of the Aassocia.
tons staff, through the press ano
public meetings, has been formed
10 such an extent that no where
does anyone dare to openly defeno
Ilynching. Only recently white WON
en- in Georgia and Alabama have
denounced the lynching spirit, an'
denunciations have come from thu
most powerful of Southern news
papers.
The National Associations inves
LEGATIONS of lynchings made on tn
spot done much to bring the fact
to light. No other agency in Tn
United States has been able to IN
vestigate lynchings as has the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, whose reI
rensentatives have frequently risk
ed their lives in order that the fact
might be made known.
: After ten years of unremitting e
e fort, the National Association for tn
o Advancement of Colored People
g confident that if public opinion WI
rally to the support of the Dye
r Bill, Il can at last be enacted I'M
law, thus browning the long an
!, arduous efforts made to obtain tn
Legislation.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19

a much larger score. The first
touchdown was made by Captain
Law az the opening of the second
quarter. Crudup kicked the goal,
johnson the second touchdown in
the third quarter. after Parr had
blocked a kick on the five yard
line, The best playing for Hampton
was done by Captain Dabney.
Two hard games remain on Lin
coins schedule; with Virginia I'm
ion at Richmond on Nov. 18th, and
with Howard at Philadelphia on
Thanksgiving Day
Lincoln University has been hon
ored by the appointment by Presi-
dent Harding of one of Its graduates.
Rev. Solomon Porter Hood, d. D., OF
Trenton. N. j., as Minister to Ii
IBERIA.
The roadway in front of the
beautiful Alumni Memorial Arch,
dedicated at the last Commence
ment, has been concecrated and in
proved,
(wm. H. Johnson, Pub. Bureau
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-11-19
FORT
Wort

Fort Worth, Texas, Nov 17.-Mr.
Robert Wagner, 1859 New York
avenue, uied Sunday morning at
9 o'clock. The funeral was held
from Andrews Chapel NJ. e. Church,
corner Rosedale and South Main
streets. Mr.. Wagner leaves a moth
er, father, three sisters, and two
brothers. He was Is years and 7
months and five days old and join
ed Andrews Chapel several years
ago during the time that Rev. T. H,
Wise was pastor. Mrs. Gillian sang
SO sweetly "Flee as Bird" Robert
left many frienos to mourn his lost
Many resolutions were read by dear
friends of the Wagner family. Sun
day School was well attended at
Morning Chapel G. M. e. church.
AT IL O'Clock, Rev. Spencer spoke
from the 21st chapter and Sth
verse OF Sol, which was enjoyed
by all, Next Sunday he Will preach
his farewell sermon. We regret to
loose great man like be. The