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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
WITH ALFALFA CROP
Farmer Soon Learns Best Time
for Cutting Plant.
Government Experts Lean Strongly
Toward Fewer Crops During Year,
Holding That Larger Tonnage
Can Be, Secured.
prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of AgricultureD

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture.)
Just when to cut alfalfa and how
many times to harvest crop in one
season are questions which have re-
ceived studied attention from experts
In the United States Department of
Agriculture and the various expert
ment stations in producing
states. Ordinarily it is a good time
to cut alfalfa for hay when the new
shoots have started from the crown,
and from one-tenth to one-fifth of the
plants are in flower. But these two
conditions do not always occur at the
same time. However, the farmer with
a little experience, and keeping in
mind the flower and new shoots, soon
Is able to tell when his alfalfa crop
should be cut. The farmers best judg-
ment will be called into play, with
preference given to the welfare of the
plant rather than the size of the crop.
Experiments on government plats
seem to prove that cutting Is not es-
sential to the welfare of the plant,
but is only means of getting hay.
Plats of alfalfa that have not been cut
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
GULL POOR PRODUCING HENS
Work Should Be Started in Summer
and During Early Fall Months
Comb Is Indicator.

The hens should be culled out dur
ing the summer and early fall
months, beginning to Gull out the poor
producers just as soon as they stop
laying, which is usually in July and
August. When a hen is laying her
comb will be large, full of blood, and
bright red In color AS she stops lay
ing, the comb becomes small and
shrunken, pale or dull in color, and
is usually rather hard. Another good
indication to use in selecting those
hens which stop laying early is mott
ing, as the hens that start to mott
early--that is, in July and August
are usually the poorest producers.
While hen which has molted most
of her feathers ts very easy to pick
out by sight without examination, the
only way to ascertain accurately
when the hens begin to molt is to han
die them. Before the body and wing
feathers are molted in any great num-
Der you will find short pin feathers
growing thickly on the back and In
the feather tracts running back from
the breast, indicating that these hens
have started to mott and probably
have stopped laying if their combs
and general appearance indicate nom
production. The pelvic bones are also
helpful in making this test as these
two bones tend to close up when the
hen stops laying. II the spread be-
tween these bones measures two
fingers or less the probability is that
the hen is not laying, while If the
spread is greater, together with other
indications mentioned, she is probably
laying
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
CABBAGE BEETLE
DOES MUCH HARM
Insect Carefully Avoids Arsenical
Sprays Effective Against
Many Other Pests.
BEST METHODS FOR CONTROL
Tobacco Dust Found to, Be Most e.
fective Of NRepelIents Tested-Ar-
senate Of Lead Applications
Found Satisfactory.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Evidently the Western cabbage flea
beetle was not Matched to die by
poison-at least by sprays Of arsenicals
found SO effective against many crop
insect pests. 1t may be driven away,
however, by poisonous applications,
and herein lies the methods Of control
discovered by specialists Of the bureau
Of entomology, United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, whose expert
ments in combating the pest are de-
scribed in Department Bulletin 9O2,
1.-THE Western Cabbage Flea Beetle"
recently published. This insect is by
no means confined to cabbage, but fire.
quently does serious injury to turnips,
radishes, mustard, kale and other cole
crops, to sugar beets, table beets and
under exceptional conditions to beans
and peas.
Dainty In Habits.
The beetles, 1t Is said, are dainty In
heir feeding habits, carefully avoiding
foliage that has been sprayed, and at
lacking either unsprayed parts or fly
ing to other plants. Repellents such
as tobacco dust were found to be the
most effective of those tested, and of
the arsenicals, heavy applications of
arsenate of lead gave the most salts
factory results.
A formula that gave excellent re-
suits was arsenate of lead paste, 1
pound; fish-oil soap, as sticker,
pound; and water, 10 gallons. Half of
this weight of powdered lead arsenate.
or 21s pounds in so gallons Of water,
Is equally effective, with correspond
ing quantity Of soap, to act as an ad-
hesive, or "sticker." 1t should be APP
piled with sprayer fitted with elbow
extension, and special effort should be
made to coat thoroughly the under
surface Of the leaves. Two or three
applications at five to eight-day inter-
walls are sufficient, even in case Of Sc
we're infestation, provided the first ap-
pllcatlon is made promptly on the first
appearance of the insect.
Control by Nicotine.
The pest can also be controlled by
nicotine sulphate, one-half pint, 40
per cent solution. in so gallons Of wa
ter, with pounds Of soap added,
which is a deterrent 1t is not pos
sible, however, to control this insect
entirely when 1t occurs in its great
est abundance.
In addition, it is desirable to keep
the plants thrifty and well watered.
Mechanical and crop traps can be used
with advantage. Clean culture is al
ways advisable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
PROPER DRAINAGE ESSENTIAL
Heavy Application Of Manure viii Go
Long Way Toward Correcting A.
kali Condition.

Drainage is the most important fac
tor in alkaline soils in nearly all
cases. Good drainage is an absolute
necessity In alkali correction. When
drainage is assured, heavy applica-
ton of horse manure will go long
way toward correcting the alkali con-
dition. 1t may be necessary to apply
some fertilizer carrying large amounts
of potash. Corn is not the best crop
to consider in handling alkaline soils,
and oats or rye bring better results
until the soils are completely brought
back to normal conditions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in Thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect il soon
realized in most cases, 1t is gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes. me6i-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this observation-disclosures
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
GREEN, ALL RIGHT.

A rather green looking chap went
INTO one of our department stores the
other day and, sauntering up to the
counter, where dozens Of mems caps
were displayed, he looked carefully
through the stock, but seemed unable
to find what he wanted.
"Just what kind of cap are you
looking for?" asked the salesman at
length.
"Well, said the youth. I bought me
motorcycle the other day, and l
thought I'd like one of those caps with
a peek at the back."-Boston Tran
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
SWEET CLOVER is SENSITIVE
Crop Seldom Makes Profitable Growth
on Acid SoiI-Proper incubation
important

While 1t is claimed by some that
sweet clover will grow on almost any
kind Of soil, 1t seldom makes prof
liable growth on an acid soil. 1t Is
one of the most sensitive crops to this
condition. An application of two tons
Of ground limestone or from two to
three cubic yards of mari is usually
necessary to secure good crop on an
acid soil. Proper incubation Is Inn
poFtant
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

in six years are In better physical con-
dition today than those that have
been cut regularly. Government agri-
cultural experts lean strongly toward
fewer crops Of alfalfa q year, holding
that as large tonnage can be secured,
for example, with three as with four
cuttings, and with less labor. EN-
phasis is laid on the necessity of leay-
ing time enough after the last harvest
to permit the plants to get healthy
growth, approximately four inches, be-
fore frost.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
No self.FIattery.

Are you servant Of the peopleT
NO" replied Senator Sorghum; 81
don't feel that way about 1t. While i
enjoy fair measure Of confidence and
esteem, nobody thinks of making the
complimentary fuss over me that is
made over q good servant"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
Whx We Snorted.

We sat in front of them at the
theater. 1t was during the tense min
ute of the play when the heroine was
about to part forever from her sweet
heart:
Say" said the woman behind US
to her friend: do you break many
dishes? You know I'm awfully un-
lucky that way"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
BROOM CORN FIBER DEMAND
Crop Compared With Many Other
Farm Products-Marketing
Methods Neglected.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Broom corn is marketed today by
practically the same methods in use
20 years ago, according to statements
made by specialists of the bureau of
markets, United States Department of
Agriculture. 1t is small crop COM
pared with many other farm products
and, owing to its limited use, has
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
unready Money.

Mr. Nicelpinch--.I tell you we can't
get too much money in the bank.
Money talks" His Wife-"Yes.
money talks, but yours seems to have
an impeachment in its speech"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Warning! Unless you see the name
Slayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets Of As
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture. Of
Observation-Disclosures Of Salicycacid.-
Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
KILLS PESKY
BED BUGS
p. d. Q.

Just think, SIC box of 2. D. Q. PesRS
Devils Quietus) makes a quart, enough to
kill a million Bed Bugs, Reaches, F1eas
by killing their eggs. and does not injure
the clothing. Liquid fire to the Bed Busa
is what p. d. Q. is like; Bed Bugs stand
as good a chance as a SNOWFALL in justly
famed heat resort. Patent spout free IN
every package of p. d. O., to enable you to
kill them and their nest eggs in the cracks
~ Look for the devils head ON ev-
cry box. Special Hospital size.
nv $3.50. makes five gallons; contains
y three spouts Either size at youy
~ druggist, or sent prepaid on re-
ceipt Of price by Owl Chemica'
Works, Terre Haute, Ind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
Argument Didn't Work.

.Wife-What did you mean by kiss
ing Charlotte in the hall?
Professor 1? Really, do not
know thing about i'll must have
been absent-minded when did it?
Wife-Huh! It's very seldom you
are so absent-minded toward me =
Kasper (Stockholm).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
Relatively Safe.

"You are as safe in an airshlp as
you are on the ground"
Maybe l am" replied the patient
citizen. II live in town where they
have grade crossings"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
His Gain.

"she declined to marry him after
all."
II suppose he's heartbroken."
II don't think so. He says things
worked out all right. He asked for
a raise in pay. thinking he was about
to get married, and received 1t, and so
he's that much ahead Of the game"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
information.

Autoist-Where do these two roads
lead to?
Farmer-Well, you see, this here
road leads to my house, and the other
goes straight aheadl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
His Complaint.

Jud Tunkins says he doesn't see
why he can't get capitalist and
few press agents to back him as the
champion checker player.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
A Discouraeino impression.

"People don't read Dickens as much
as they used to-"
NO." replied Miss Cayenne. "The
illustrations in most Dickens publica-
lions discourage a reader at the out
set They show people whose clothes
are so terribly out of STYLE"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
No More Efficient.

Orator-When 1 was In Africa /
discovered tribe whose husbands all
wore rings In their noses.
Heckler4-And were they led round
any easier than the rest OF us?-Tit-
Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
The Meaning Of IL.

Professor (pondering)-Now what
was it that this knot in my handker-
chief was to remind me of? All, yesl
Il was today that was to jump into
Make and end it all.-Houston Post,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
Snakes Run From Garlic.

In travelling through the swamps of
Liberia the natives rub their bare feet
with garlic and the smell is such as
to send scurrying into the glades the
most yenomous reptiles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
Mrs. Pirate.

The wife of Captain Kidd was
terrified when he called her MY treas
ure!" She thought he wanted to bury
her!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
The Willing wife.

Any married woman is ready to
practice economy if her husband can
afford to pay for the experiment.
Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
The Nann.

A vampire hath gaze intense.
She doesn't think or read much.
: Some say she has but little sense
But then she doesn't need much.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
cheerinu Thouaht.

He (gloomily)-"Pm afraid it's no
use; your father has such an aversion
to me-"
She-"Don't worry, dear. He has a
still greater aversion to paying my
bills"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

Negligent of Their Duties.
1t is said that only about 80 per cent
Of the people Of London fulfill their
voting privileges.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
A Clear Distinction.

''The Blanks and the Browns are
both newly rich, but they don't asso-
ciate."
'.Why not?'
"The Blanks feel above the
Browns. They made their money in
refined sugar, while the Browns made
theirs In crude oil"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

failed to command the attention of the
marketing agencies which have played
such an important part in developing
the highly efficient systems for the dis
tribution of the more important prod
ucts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19
SUCH is LIFE

He: I've spent fifteen unhappy
years with you.
She: Yes, but you've never spent
many unhappy dollars on me.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

Showing off costs about five times
as much as comfort
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

Something In This.
The man who keeps his mouth shut
may not have very much sense, bus
he's no fool.-Houston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

! w. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. s4-1s2a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-08-19

Dead martyrs get most praise.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
SOLVING OUR PARKING PROBLEM

One feature that the appearance
be dealt with by civil
the futurc-thc parking the
1t estimated that the number of automobiles the
here higher capita than other world
the possible exception of Detroit.
The people OF Washington engaged which
require the automobile his
street from three to hours day. Around the
departments the official leave their all day and the
congestion downtown localities makes difficult for ordinary
street traffic to flow reasonable speed.
In the business this prevails such
that merchants find difficult curb room for their
delivery In the Ninth and section where
attorneys have Offices the congestion by
the police department close that section entirely
New York
between F and H
has been suggested that the small parks along Pennsylvania
be done with, and the
other locations thus permitting this space
parking
has also been that the sidewalks
be entirely removedC between Ninth and Tenth
for and other where warehouses shipping
platforms located.
There is bound be opposition any drastic changes
the plan OF the city, but there demand that
something be done to alleviate the parking situation.
One architect utilize these public parks along
Pennsylvania underground cyowned
mobile parking with keepers charge for the
and to charge small for the privilege of parking.
This plan has good features would necesstate
the removal OF the memorials the destruction of the parks
The final decision OF with the District
and be hoped that immediate decision will be made
and actual steps taken to relieve the congestion.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
AUGUST BUILDING
FIGURES INCREASE

Business construction activity
throughout the United States for the
month OF August was 9 per cent
better than that of August a year
ago. according to a report given
out last week by the firm of F. w.
Dodge.
Contracts awarded during Aug
ust. 1921. in the twentyy-seven
Northeastern States totaled $780,
$4,000. July's totals only exceeded
July last year by per cent, so
building construction must be on the
up grade.
Residential construction for the
entire country leads all other
branches of construction, and ac-
counted for So per cent of August's
total. amounting to SS0.32s.ooo.
Public works and utilities con-
struction took in 30 per cent OF the
total. with s44.7e7,o0o: business
buildings. 16 per cent. $35.526,o00:
educational buildings. 10 per cent.
s27.s5e. 900: and Industrial buildings,
5 per cent. with a total OF 10,S32. 600.
Mercantile building contracts ex-
ceeded those for any other month
OF the year.
Checking building contracts back
for the first eight months over five
years. the Dodge statisticians de-
clared that the first eight months
of 1921 exceeded by 10 per cent the
averages of previous years.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
GARDINER AND DENT REPORT
SALES TOTALING S16O. 500
Isidore Freund Is Purchaser of "Maycroft,'
Country Estate Situated on
ST. Clements Bay.

expensive character. The consider.
alton including the furniture ant
equipment is said to have beer
sac, 900.
store Sells for $4,000.
Another sale reported by the same
firm is that of the corner store. in
GLIDING stock of goods, located a,
Cir ton, Prince Georges County
Maryland, which was sold fD- r. A
Parker to Eugene Burroughs and son
The consideration was s2S,000. The
imI' ovements consist OF store and
nine room dwelling with ether LIt-
buildings. There are about two and
aces CT land, which
faces on the Washington, Leonard
town, Marlborough and Piscataway
Sta t. roads
Lieut.. Comdr. Henry F. Schoen-
born has purchased through the
same firm 6305 Connecticut avenue,
Chevy Chase. This is detached
house delightfully."- situated between
the Chevy Chase and Columbia
Country clubs. 1t has a wide 'front.'
age on Connecticut avenue and ex-
tends beck about 200 feet, the
grounds being attractive with flow
ers, shrubbery and shade trees. The
house is of colonial design and con-
tains ten rooms, two baths and
modern conveniences. 1t was sold
for w. H. and Mary c. GroVermann
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
EIGHT HOMES SOLD
BY W. K. HARTUNG
Realtor Reports Big Demand
For Dwellings of All
Types.

William X. Hartung. realtor. re-
ports a heavy demand during the
past week for homes of all classes
and the completion Of eight sales,
including both city and suburban
properties. The sales reported are
as follows:
No. 1919 Thirty fifth street north
west. sold for William II. Saunders
& Co to Louise d. Cole, a modern
two-family fiat OF FIVE rooms and
bath and six rooms and bath, re-
spectively.
No. 3533 warder street northwest,
purchased by Mary l. Donovan from
Emma E. Stutzman. a corner prop
erty with all modern improvements
and containing six rooms and bath
located in Parkview.
No. 5o4 Tulip avenue, Takoma
Park, Nd. sold for Joseph W. and
Grace d. Mace to Thomas c. letters,
detached home containing seven
rooms and bath with modern i'm
Rrovements. delightfully."- situated in
one of the best sections of Takoma
Park.
No. 34l7 Fourteenth street north
west. sold for Minnie NJ. Hummer to
Rachel G. Pierce. 1t is a three
story colonial brick home with hot
water heat and electric lights con-
tanning ten rooms and three baths
No. 1881 Emerson street north
west, sold for Morris Hahn to Min
ME NJ. Hummer, an attractive de.
tached residence we'll located in
Saui's Addition and containing ninr
rooms and bath. hot-water heat AM
electric lights.
No. 3419 Porter street northwest
solo for Boss & Phelps to katherine
n. Donnan, a beautiful semide.
tached frame residence containinr
seven rooms and bath and all mod
ern improvements. located in Rich.
mond Park.
NO. l34l Montague street north.
west, purchased by DR.. Emmett NJ
carter from Harry vfner. an attr.c.
i've modern detached brick bupga
low OF seven rooms and hath de.
nehtfully located in one of the ~
terrace. s'ree'
NO. ssos Idaho avenue northwest
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11

Gardiner and Dent, Inc, real es-
tate brokers, report the sale to Isa-
dore Freund of a country estate
known as 'Maycroft" located on st.
Clements Bay in st. Mary's County,
Maryland. 1t has twenty-five acres
of land with a half-mile of water
front. The improvements consist of
a very handsome California bunga-
low containing ten rooms, two
baths and modern conveniences.
This property has the reputation of
being one Of the show places OF
Southern Maryland, being built by
Milford Fishman and copied after a
California estate. 1t is said that the
bungalow cost in the neighborhood
of S25. 900.
In addition to the main dwelling
there are portable houses for serv-
ants and a garage, with other out
buildings. There is, also, a private
nshpond, dollhouse, beautiful flowers
ana shruHbery, as we'll as special
yacht landings, bath houses, etc.
Al this particular point fishInp
ana nathlng is unexcelled in South
ern maryland as well as duck and
game shooting. Mr.. Freund. the new
owner expects to occupy the prem
ISes curing the summer months ana
Ihe hunting season. The house is
very handsomely furnished ana .ha
equipment in general is of a veIv