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Evening journal., 1921-09-29
Uncle Harry Talks About
the Mystery Of Mars

plished when those experiments are
made.
The Impossibility OF Today me
Reality OF Tomorrow
"The distance that Mars is from
the earth Is tremendous and TO per-
sons other than scientists. the possi-
bility Of exchanging communications
between the two planets seem utter
ly improbable. When Mars is far
thest from the earth Il has beer es-
iimated Il is 2S4.0O0.00O miles away
and in 1924. when It will be nearest
the earth, It has been estimated that
Il will be $4,000 600 miles from the
earth. Now. OF course. even $4,000, %
600 miles is beyond the comprehen-
sion OF the average person. But so
was wireless telegraphy just a few
years ago. when Marconi commenced
experimenting with his methods Of
sending messages through the air on
electric waves. Twenty-Five years
ago. the pioneer aviators were
laughed at Only about a hundred
years ago. when the first telegraph
wires we're strung, the vast majority
Of the people ridiculed the idea. and
one man. to show his contempt for
1t, hung a pair OF shoes on the tele-
graph wire and told the inventor II
he could send messages, he could
send that pair OF shoes.
History has been crowded with
inventions and discoveries. the per-
fection Of which seemed Just as abb
surd and ridiculous al the time OF
our American Revolution. for ox-
ample. as the idea of communicat-
ing with Mars seems today 10 most
! people"
Editors Note-Uncle Harry will
be glad TO answer inquiries from
readers, either in this column OF by
personal letter. addressed 10 him
Care Of the Editor. provided letter,
are signed with the full name and
address OF the persons writing. Cor.
respondents names will not appear
in the articles.
Copyright, 1921. by The NC Syn.
dicate.)
Answer 10 Reader OF Uncle Harry,
Talks in The Evening journal.
Mrs. NJ. B. S.-Your letter ad
Evening journal., 1921-09-29

dressed to me. care OF the Whining
ton Evening Journal. received, and
shall try to tell you what I know
about grapefruit.
Grapefruit Is grown In Florida,
California. India. West Indies and in
most tropical countries. II grows on
trees. and derives its name from the
fact that the fruit grows In clusters.
like grapes IL reaches its fun rich
ness or maturity In December. The
grapefruit was introduced into Flor
ida by the spaniards. and has been
raised so generally in California in
recent years that Il is now one Of
the standard fruits OF that State.
II is OF the genus citrus, and Is
used with advantage in cases OF ma
laria and biliousness. II IL better
without wine or sugar. II taken for
its tonic qualities. Some people eat
IL with olive oil. but this rather
spoils its pungent flavor. Il is laxa-
tive.
I hope I have given you some
points YOU wished TO know about this
fruit. and I also hope that you Will
write me whenever you have any
questions on current events. shall
be very glad 10 do my best 10 answer
your questions.
Your friend,
UNCLE HARRY.
Evening journal., 1921-09-29
80. 611.s...'.s=SYlSy (. d
AT THE PARKWAY.

The Man Worth While" which
will be the attraction at the Park
way. Delaware avenue and Adams
street, for three days. starting today
Is from Leopold Robbins appealing
stage drama. which makes 1t one OF
the richest and most human clas-
sics OF the decade The cast is
headed by Romaine Fielding and IN
cludcs such recognized artists as
Joan Arliss, Lawrence johnson, r.u-
gene Acker. Mary Soddons. Fredcr-
lex Eckhart, Peggy Parr. Herbert
Standing, Wanda Tierendelii. Barney
Gilmore, Natalie OBrlen. TEX
Cooper kid Broad. Emile lie
.Croix. Frank DE Vernon. Burt Hod-
klns. Clarence Heritage, Ruth Bu-
chanan, Tammany Young and Billy
Quirk. Such unusual incidents are
told In the story as a marriage
forced by the use OF jiu jitsu. mas
torful and thrilling horse handling
In the great timber land. a duel on
horseback between two men. a pris-
oner insisting upon remaining in
prison and smiling through tears
with admiration for a real man.. a
forest ranger driving through
hushed court room In an attemnt 20
get quicker justice than he thinks
the law Is giving.
II is owerful entertainment. OF
truth. romance and love In the
great timber land that Is full OF
smiles. tears and thrills
Evening journal., 1921-09-29
GIRLS! WORMWOOD BEST
FOR BEAUTY STEAM

Beauty Specialist Gives Home
Treatment for Pimples, Rashes
and Facial Eruptions. Often
Brings Amazing Results i'm one
Night
Evening journal., 1921-09-29


IN YOU are daily embarrassed by l-im, !,
ples. Rashes, or Facial Blemishes. III
your Skin IS Rough, Sore, Chappeu or
irrifated II you suffer from Eczema or
scalv. crusty. itching skin-make this test
tonight IN your own home al little eA-
pense.
Wash parts thoroughly, apply a layer
of "Gecro WOrmw0Od Balm and cover
with a hot steam towel. When bowel
cools, remove and apply mcre Balm
massaging briskly for about two min
utes Repeat this treatment Tor hNe
nights and note the remarkable change.
This pleasant WormwoOd Treatment
penetrates way down deep, cleanses,
soothes and heals. leaving the skin SOFT,
smooth and velvety with a glow Of natu-
raj health y. b. Danforth and all good
druggists can supply you with an inex-
peeive package Of "Geero WOrmwOod
Balm" and will return your money II
YOU are not entirely satisfied. Insist on
the genuine "GEERO," fun directions IN
side package.
Evening journal., 1921-09-29

ment. however. was not necessity.
The car occupants informed Mrs
Francis that they lived in Washing
ton. d. C., but in the excitement
the owner OF the wrecked car pre-
sented a business card OF an Allan
tic city tailor for one Of his own
cards and his name therefore was
not learned by Mrs. Francis.
The Washington party was en-
route home after a visit to New
York.
Evening journal., 1921-09-29
AUTO HITS POLE,
RIDERSESCAPE
Washington Party Has Bad
Spill While Approaching
Elkton
WILMINGTON
WOMAN TO RESCUE

Taking a turn In the roadway a
short distance this side OF Elkton.
Nd. yesterday afternoon while trav-
cling at a high rate OF speed. an au-
tomobile owned by a Washington,
-. c.. resident and occupied by him
self. daughter and a chauffeur. side
swlped telegraph pole. wreckins
the car. Occupants OF the car were
not injured. although more or less
shaken up.
The chauffeur in making the turn.
which is considered a very danger
Gus one. drove head on toward the
pole and then swerved to one side
to avoid Il. The car was travelling
too fast. however, and IL struck the
pole a side blow.
The daughter OF the owner was
thrown under the car but uninjured.
Mrs. William NJ. Francis. OF gaia
Pennsylvania avenue, this city. who
with her mother. Mrs. Levi X.
Bowen. were motoring along the
road at the time. arrived shortly af-
ter the accident and took the occu-
pants OF the wrecked GER - the Of
fee OF DR.. Bates in Elkton. Treat
and ION their return will live in
Newark.
The funeral OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Gregg. aged GO years who died on
Monday az the home OF her daugh-
ter. in Wilmington, was held this
afternoon from the home OF hel
son n-law, Huey Morris, on Choats
street.
Evening journal., 1921-09-29

John f. 2. Clayton. East Fourth
street.
Thomas Griswell. OF Los Angeles,
Cal, who is visiting relatives in this
section. is spending this week with
relatives at Bear Station.
Miss Helen Hayes, Of Bear Station.
is the guest Of Miss Irma Jaquette'
teacher in the local schools.
Mrs. John Fagan, OF Wilmington,
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Chandler II Gebhart, sixth and Del
aware streets. yesterday.
George w. Cable, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. ]. Gable. OF The Strand, left
for Philadelphia yesterday, where he
will enter the sophomore class Of
the University Of Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1921-09-29

= Uncle Harry. do you ever read
any Of the articles in the paper about
the planet Mars. and the discussions
that people have as to whether Mars
is inhabited by people like on our
own earth?" asked Helen.
Yes. / do, and 1 find Il very in
teresting reading" replied Uncle
Harry.
"I've read one or two articles on
Mars. but they seemed more like
fairy tales to me" said Joe, laugh
ing.
Important Observations 20 BE Made
I'm 1924
Il wouldn't be so sure about the
fairy tales replied Uncle Harry
smiling. I admit. Of course. that
some Of the statements that have
been made about this great planet
are highly imaginary. But just the
same, / do not think we can afford
TO laugh at these discussions when
we realize that many OF our most
eminent scientists and astrologists
express the belief. confidently, that
some day we OF the earth will learn
vastly more about the secrets and
mysteries OF the planets than we now
know. Moreover. I really believe
in view Of all that science has ac-
complished in the last 200 years. that
II Mars is inhabited. some day a way
will be found by which the inhabi-
tants OF this earth can communicate
with the Inhabitants of Mars.
Just the other day I was reading
an ardcle that told about the plans
that astronomers and scientists are
making observations when the great
planet will be nearer to our earth
than It has been for a number OF
years. The experiments that will b'
made at that time viii be intensely
interesting, and It would indeed bs
foolish to make any specific predic'
tions as TO Just what will be accom-
Evening journal., 1921-09-29

Man and 'rhon. order. Fnisd
Evening journal., 1921-09-29
SIS Blankets, $3.50

white or gray. Double bed size.
Lif Brofhcrs-first Floor. North
Evening journal., 1921-09-29
S12 Comforts, .$7.65

Figured French satine centres and
plain color borders. Lambs wool
nned. 72x7s inches.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
PERSONAL

Mrs. John Landers and daughter,
Clara, left on Tuesday for Brooklyn,
where they will spend the winter with
Mrs. Ralph Roger.
Mrs. Chas. E. Cassell, ST., left on
Wednesday for New York City. She
will spend several weeks with her
daughters, Mrs. J. J. Pusey and Mrs.
S. w. Knell.
Miss Catharine Abreght, student
nurse at the Sheppard & Pratt Hospi-
tai, Towson, spent Saturday to Sunday
with Miss Julia Cassell.
Mrs. M. M. Grouse and daughter,
Ada, visited friends in Baltimore dur
ing the first part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Zumbro and
granddaughter, Miss Lorraine Smith,
Of Hagerstown, visited Mrs. Ella
Shildt and family recently.
Mrs. Fannie Rice and daughters
May and Goldie, of Mountaindale, Wis
tied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Calvin Anderson this week.
Mr.. Charles Fair, of Harrisburg,
visited his aunt, Mrs. E. L. Root, this
week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
Taking Desperate Chances

1t is true that many contract severe
colds and recover from them without
taking any precaution or treatment,
and a knowledge of this fact leads
others to take their chances instead
of giving their colds the needed at
tention. 1t should be borne in mind
that every cold weakens the lungs,
lowers the vitality, makes the system
less able to Withstand each succeeding
attack and paves the way for the
more serious diseases. Can you af-
ford to take such desperate chances
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
famous for It's cures Of bad colds, may
be bad for q trifisf adv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q . TO RIA
CHURCH DIRECTORY

It. Johns Lutheran Church-Rev. w.
C. Waltemyer, Pastor.
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Pubhc Worship.
1880 p. m.-Puplic Worship.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
at 7:3O p. m.
Methodist Episcopal Church-,Rev.
Clarkson R. Banes, Pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Preaching Service
No evening services.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Teacher Training Class, Wednes-
day at $3.50 p. m.
Junior Epworth League Saturday
at 800 p. m.
The annual Christmas service given
by the Sunday School will be Friday
evening, December 23rd, 1880 o'clock.
Business meeting and social of the
Winners Bible Class in the Sunday
School room Thursday evening, De-
cember goth.
Trinity Reformed Church-Rev. P. E.
Heimer, Phi. D., Pastor.
$50 A. M.-The annual Christmas
Services.
$50 p. m.-Christian Endeavor
Society.
7:30 P. M.-Evening Service and
Christmas Sermon.
At Apples
1880 p. m.--Sunday School
2:30 P. M.-Regular service and
Christmas Sermon.
United Brethren Church-Rev. J. I.
Green, Pastor.
200 p. m.-Sunday School.
$3.50 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
7:3O P. M.-Chnstmas Entertain
ment.
Catoctin Parish (EpiscopaD-W. X.
Damuth, Rector.
st. Stephens, Thurmont
Sunday
8:15 a. m.-Holy Communion
1890 a. m.-Morning Prayer.
Harriott Chapel, Catoctin
Sunday--10:45 a. m.--Sunday School
TOO p. m.-Ev'g Prayer
Saturday
800 p. m.-Children's Service
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic
Church-Rev. Thomas J. Wheeler,
Pastor.
Sunday
900 a. m.-Mass and Sermon, fol-
lowed by Sunday School.
7:30 p. m.-Evening Service and
Sermon.
Weekdays
TOO a. m.-Mass daily except on
Thursday.
Graceham -Moravian -Church-Rev.
Fredk G. Fulmer, Pastor.
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Morning Worship.
6:45 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. m.-Preaching Service.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

Mr.. VIM. H. Cover brought to the
office recently scrap book that had
been the property of Mrs. Leonard
Picking. Enclosed in it were copies
of the Clarion of December 80, 1871,
and The Catoctin News, published in
Wolfsville, dated September 80, 1887.
The scrap book is made of an old
ledger which belonged to Mr.. Leonard
Picking; some of the accounts date
farther back than 1910.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

NOTICE
There will be meeting of the stock
holders of the Thurmont Bank at their
banking house in Thurmont, Md, on
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1922
between the hours of 100 p. m. and
800 p. M, for the purpose of electing
directors for the ensuing year.
Lester S. Birely
12-15-4t President
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

With the Thermometer steadily ris-
ing the warm wave reached it's height,
Sd degrees, on Saturday night, and
eliminated in a severe rain and wind
storm during the early hours Of Sun
day morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

Mr.. VIM. E. Foreman has been, for
several weeks, wiring homes in Sabil-
lasville. To complete the work will
require few more weeks.
Sabillasville is now receiving cleo
tricity from the plant at the State
Sanatorium.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

To make place of beauty out of
barren plot of ground would not only
be lasting reminder of our boys, but
also sign of wide-awake town.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

On Sunday evening, at 7:30 o'clock,
in the Lutheran Church, Thurmont,
will be given special Christmas pro-
gram. An augmented choir will rem
der "The Angel With the Broken
Wing" This is a beautiful service
story and song. The Lutheran choir
went to the State Sanatorium Wednes-
day evening of this week and sang it
for the benefit of the patients there.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

A sewer is being laid from West
Main Street to Hunting Creek via
Roots Alley" This sewer will carry
only surface drainage.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

FOR SALE-REAL BARGAINS
One OH. P. Mogul Engine, second
hand, on 2-horse truck.
One CHI. P. skidded M Type Engine
slightly used.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

All honor to the boys who gave
their all for US! What shall we give
in remembrance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

The post Office in Thurmont will be
open from 900 A. M. to 700 P. M.
next Sunday, Christmas Day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
LOCAL ITEMS

Work has been begun on the Key.
mar electric lighting line.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

FOR RENT-Small room in Osler
Business Block lately occupied by
Augustus Hahn. For information
call Citizens Savings Bank.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

Think of mileage equal to seven times a.
round the world, or more than seventy
times across the United States, in less than
three years. Think of a car travelling this
remarkable distance at a total cost of less
than $500 for repairs. This is service of
the highest type-the kind which everyone
hopes to get when he purchases an auto
mobile.
The average man feels proud of his car
when It has successfully traversed a frac-
ton Of this distance. Such performances
demonstrate the real worth of the product.
1t fulflls the ideal of the automobile manu-
facturer to give the public car whose SER
vice and economy are almost unlimited.
This record was made by Nick COrnacchia
OF Portland, Oregon, in his Chevrolet, Model
"Four-Ninety" Touring Car. He purchased
this car on May 5. 1918, and has operated it
of Portland and Linnton. In April of this
year Mr.. Cornacchia traded it in for new
Chevrolet. Up to that time he had actually
run this car distance of 179,5O0 miles in
less than three years.
For business reasons he had faithfully
kept an account of expenses incurred during
his ownership of the car. And this is es
pecially interesting to Chevrolet owners
Mr.. COinacchia's trips between Portland
and Linnton have averaged 165 miles per
day with six passengers. He also secured
an average of 10000 miles on each of his
tires. Gasoline consumption averaged %
miles to the gallon, and a quart of oil lasted
for 800 miles. Under these conditions his
total repair bill was less than $500 from
which S44.73 was paid for new storage
battery.
1t is evident from this record that Mr..
Cornacchias original investment has been
returned several times over. And in addi-
ton to its great economy of operation, the
consistent performance of his car has ena-
bled him to give the kind of service that in
creases the profits of his business.
This is only one of many instances of
Chevrolet dependability.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
NOTICE
Frank McAfee, Auctioneer
Lantz, Md.
2-15-2t Phone Smithsburg 37F;

FOR SALE-Duroc Pigs
12-15-3t L, M. Mcpherson
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

EFFIE WINGER, teacher of Violin,
Piano and Organ. 11-17-tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

Now, if 1918 model will give the above
service, you can figure for yourself what
1922 model will do with the following i'm
prOvements:
New Body Design
Regulation Headlight Lens
New Emergency Handbrakes replacing the
fOotbrake on clutch
New Type Rear Axle, which consists of he'll
ical cut bevel gears larger than old type
which were straight tooth
Propeller Shaft Bearing, formerly Hyatt
bearings now replaced by New Departure
ball bearing
Greater accessibility for adjusting end
thrust for propeller shaft outside of hous.
ing
Axle Housing Enlarged thereby giving
greater strength.
When you are ready to buy, compare the
values.
Cellular Radiator
Legal Lenses
One-Man FabrikOid Top
Gypsy Curtains
Comfortable Seats
Deep Upholstery
Willard Threaded Rubber Battery
Ammeter; Oil Gauge
Powerful Valve in Head Motor
Auto Light Starting, Lighting
Zenith Carbureter-FOOl Proof, No Ad-
justing
Large Diameter Crank Shaft
Long Bronze Backed Bearings
Pressure Circulating Oil System
Sliding Gear Transmission
Three Speeds Forward and Reverse
Large Diameter and Wide Face Cone
Clutch
Three-quarter Floating Rear Axle
Spiral Bevel Gears, Rear Axle
Axle Adjustable from Outside of Housing
Internal and External Brakes on Drums
on Rear Wheels
Tapered Roller Bearings in Front Wheels
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

There 10 more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together. and for years 1t was sup.
posed to be lncurabie. Doctors prescribed
to cure with local treatment, pronounced
II incurable. Catarrh IL q local disease.
greatly Influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by F. J. Cheney q
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. IL q constitutional
remedy. IL taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward 10 offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
- Sold by Druggists, &c.
Halrs Family Piiis Cor constipation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

NOTICING hunting permitted on
any part of my land.
C. C. Waters
VIM. j. Stoner
H. s. SINNERS
w. L. Ahalt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22

WATER CONSUMERS are hereby
notified that rentals are now due,
subject to the regular per cent dis
count if paid prior to Jan. l, 1922
12-2-3t L. S. Birely, Secty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-12-22
VINCENT SEBOLD
Att0rney-at-Law

TAX NOTICE
After January l, 1922, interest at
the rate of per cent. will be charged
on all 1921 Taxes remaining unpaid.
Bills for these unpaid taxes are at
Cassell's Drug Store.
w. E. FOREMAN
12-22-2t Collector
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-03-31
HELPED CLEAR THE LAND
Geo. Van Norman. COZ River Avenue,
Had to Clear Il Place to Build
His Own Home.

When Mr.. VanNorman reached
here, the spot where Alma now
stands was woods. lie had to cut
down trees so that he would have
room to build. He told US the other
day that in fifty years he has seen
Alma change from a few log cabins
to a town of $500 people. Anyone
living in a place for that length Of
time is sure TO have the interest of
the community at heart. Mr.. Van
Norman has always tried to help his
friends and neighbors. That he still
wants to be Of service to Alma folks
is evidenced by the following state
ment of his experience with Doan's
Kidney Pills:
Mr.. Vannorman says: Il had suf-
fered for a good many years with a
lame back. ] had terrible pains be-
tween my shoulder blades and in the
small of my back and / was often
caught when / was lifting something.
These painsShurt me so that l could
just about drag myself around. ] of
ten had catches when in bed and /
have seen stars lots of times when I
got dizzy and often little black
specks came before me and could
just about see. lost q lot of sleep
through the irregular action of my
kidneys and the secretions were bad
ly colored and often very painful.
suffered night and day when a friend
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills.
got few boxes at Brunner's Drug
Store and they cured me. l haven't
had any trouble since.'
coo at all dealers Foster Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.-91-3w