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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
WORLD Goes BACK
Revival Of Black Magic Is 0ml-
nous Portent.
interest Shown In Wltchcraft and
Necromancy Of the Dark Ages I
Sign Of the Times.

Europe is rapidly slipping back in
to medievalism, both materially and
mentally. The revival Of racial and re-
ligious warfare, the dissolution of Inn
perial aggregates into numerous, pet
ty independencies. the breakdown of
international credit and communica-
ton, the reversion to primitive forms
of trade, industry and morality, the
imitation Of savage styles Of music and
art, the glorification Of physical PROV
ess and brutality, the growing con-
tempt for science and the recrudes-
cence Of superstition, all point in the
same direction. that is toward the
Dark Ages.
Magic is again In vogue. More books
on necromancy are being published
than on chemistry and have vastly
wider circulation. The worship Of Sa-
tan appears and the Black Mass is
again celebrated. During the war one
of the leading writers on Satanism.
Jules Bots, was sent over to this coun-
try by the atheistic French govern
ment to urge us on to the war. Witch
craft is becoming popular and is ap-
pearing again in the courts. In jan
uary, 1920, case came before the
correctional tribunal Of Bordeaux In
which the defense was charge OF
sorcery.
These things are not important In
themselves, but are of great interest as
signs of the times. It does not mat
ter much whether the variations are
true or false or rather what may be
the truth about them. The significant
thing about them Is that they are SO
widely and readily accepted. At the
close of the nineteenth century the
view was commonly expressed that all
such things as astrology, magic, witch
craft, demonology and divination were
exploded myths. Now the medieval
mind is again in the ascendant. Medic
val costumes and customs are being
revived and medieval institutions, like
the guild system and village commune,
are being advocated.
Marvellous incidents which few
years ago would not have been accept
ed on any amount Of evidence are now
accepted on no evidence at all. The
public mind is shifting from mar
row and dogmatic skepticism to an
unethical and boundless credulity.
Even where the ecclesiastical authori-
ties, as at Bordeaux, endeavor to nip
in the bud nascent sensation the
popular demand for wonders proves
irresistible. The Catholic church OPP
poses modern spiritualism as strenu-
ously as 1t opposed medieval witch
craft, but even it's own adherents some
times succumb to the wiles OF the
Ouija. board.
Church and state are alike power
less to oppose such general move
ment, and science offers little OPP
position. In fact some Of the most
prominent men of science are now re-
lating personal experiences more amaz-
ing than the legends Of the middle
ages.-E. e. Slosson in New York
Independent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
Was on the Job.

"And I'll take a dozen ears Of green
corn" he said as he wound up his or
der to the grocer.
Gracious me! but you don't ex-
pect green corn at this time of the
year. do your"
!. mo. sir, but Wen get IT next July.
won't wei"
"Yes."
'Then make the order for next July.
I'm very absent-minded and am con-
tinually forgetting something. I've
tried to think of green corn all this
month, but forgot II day by day. and
now I'll order nine months In adj
vance"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
Filipino Women Most
Favored in the Orient
I T is declared that in no country in

TT is declared that in no country in
the world is woman more respected
n than In the Philippine Islands.
Though not enfranchised as yet, the pub
lie status of women in the islands is
exceptionally high and they are admitted
to all of the professions. Mrs. Quezon,
wife Of the President of the Philippine
Senate who Is pictured here, is a good
type OF the Filipius woman.
Even before the coming of the Span
iards four centuries ago. the Filipino
woman held a relatively high position.
Christian ideals strengthened her posi-
ton and gave her ever greater freedom
and power. Through her hold in the
home she yields a strong influence in
the outside world. Filipino women are
prominent in business, and occupy posi-
lions in the Bureau of Education and the
University of the Philippines.
Here is some official data on the Fiji
Pine woman, taken from the annual re-
port Of the American governor-general,
which document only recently arrived
at the War Department.
my recommendation to the Philippine
Legislature for grant Of woman's suf-
frage on the same terms as to the man
has not been acted upon, though passed
almost unanimously by the senate. The
woman of the Philippines. the only Chris
tian nation in the Orient, have for cen
turtles been particularly favored. There
is, of course, none Of the seclusion of
women demanded by oriental religions,
and women have for generations occupied
an important and often controlling in
Huence in the business and family affairs
of Filipino daily life. They take keen
and conservative interest in community
affairs, and are enthusiastic for modern
education in the schools and University of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
New Foe Of Tuberculosis.

In several tuberculosis sanatoriums
of the United States there Is now be-
ing used little instrument of glass
and steel that reflects the suns rays
down the patients throat and iarynx
and so hastens the destruction Of The
bacilli. says Popular Mechanics Maya
zine. To use the Instrument. the pa
tient faces the sun and places the
tube between his Lips. lens outward
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
Flllplnos Are Making Headway

(Mt Vernon CO., Republican-News)
The Filipinos are making an inten-
sive and intelligent campaign for in
dependence. They are urging their
claims with shrewdness and vigor.
They declare that they have proven
beyond question that they are capable
Of self-government, and they believe
that with independence the Filipino
will so conduct himself as to gain the
respect Of the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
islands their independence before they
have cause to rebel.
Shall We Let Philippines Go?

Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Republican,
The United States cannot continue
to hold the Philippines unless this ma
ton wants to give the lie to its own
professions in the matter. The United
States must keep faith with the world.
The American people do not want the
Philippine Islands to become their
Irish question.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
Chamberlain's Tablets Arr Just

Chamberlain's Tablets Arr just
What You Need.
When bilious
When constipated
When you have no appetite
When your digestion is impaired
When your liver is torpid
When you feel dull and stupid
after eating
When you have headache
They will improve your appetite,
regulate your bowels and p.Ae you
feel "fine as a fiddle" They are
easy to take and agreeable in effect.
cleanse and invigorate your s.cmach,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
For a severe Cold.

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
cured my daughter Anna of severe
cold and cough few years ago and
ever since then have never missed
an opportunity to recommend this
medicine to anyone suffering from
throat or lung troubles. 1 cannot
speak too highly in praise of it,"
writes Mrs. d. j. Shelley, Earleville,
N. Y. Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy contains no narcotic and may
be given to children with perfect
confidence. 1t is pleasant syrup
so they do not object to taking it,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
Our Little Brown Cousins
(Argus, Rock Island. Ill.)

There is no mistaking that Filipines
want their Independence. And it is
Just possible. as they insist, that they
In the islands, better than we Ameri-
cans over here. are the best judges Of
whether they are fitted for independ-
ence. The United States wants no
outburst in the Philippines as England
faces In Ireland. The easiest way to
head off a rebellion Is to give the
Once in while the greatest truth
is told by the biggest liar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15
PRESS COMMENT
, ON PHILIPPINES
The PhiIippines!

shenandoah (Ia.) Post.)
Our idea Of the Philippine question
Is to get out as quickly as possible
and stay out. What do you say?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15

A city can get along without some
men but it can't get ahead withou.
them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15

MRS. MANUEL L. QUEZON
wife of the President of the Philippine
Senate.
the Philippines as the men They would
prove a valuable addition to the elector-
ate, and the movement is gathering
strength each year in the Provinces"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-04-15

Don't part with your Liberty Bonds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
CHECK FLOOD OF BOOZE
Ontario's Decision 70 Allow Unre-
.stricted Export Moves Dry Forces

Ontario's Decision 10 Allow Unre-
strlcted Export Moves Dry Forces
Detrait Ahg. 14.-pldns OF prohibit
ton enforcement officials for dealing
with the smuggling Of Canadian beer
and whiskcy across ~ border here
as a result OF a recent Windsor court
ruling that the Ontario law does not
prohibit export OF intoxicants, re-
NAMED u%nannounced tonight. The
raid, which federal agents made late
Yesterday IN Ecorse, a suburb. de
clared to be one of the 'wettest' spots
on the Michigan side OF the boundary.
was not repeated during the night OF
today.
Little il any beer vas brought
across the river during the day so far
rs could be observed 1t was report
ed. however. to he ohtainable in the
down river district at prices ranging
from so to rs cents a pint. Plans for
a big weekend trade by the down
river resorts were more or less affect
ed by the reputed presence in this
vicinity Of a contingent OF State troop
err.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Is YOUR SKIN
INJURING YOU
GOOD COMPLEXION MEANS MUCH


A clean, unblemished skin Is neces'
sary to attractiycness and success,
piyne Ointment. which can be pur'
chased from all dealers, clears up
skin troubles Of all kinds. Wonderful
for eczema, nimplos. boils and ulcers.
It's wonderful antiseptic qualities
make il indispensable for burns, cuts
and infection. Pixine Ointment is
guaranteed satisfactory or your
money will be refunded. over 80
years Of success. The large soc pack.
axe Of Pixinc Continent is a whole
medicine chest in itself It does SO
much Il gives instant relief. Have
It handy for all emergencies. AFTER
once using YOU viii have nothing else.
PILES are terrible things, Pixine
Pile Remedy Is guaranteed to quickly
relieve and completely cure any case
Oh piles, or money back. This is
another guaranteed pixine product,
Buy a tube of your doaler--or il he
does not take care of YOU. send $500
to The piXinc Co, Inc, $50 Paw Ave,
Troy. ~ Y. Orders filled same day
received.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

Cracks in shoes, nj u pUiut ahOye
the small toe Of the wearer, may be
easily repaired with eclaltne, mixed
with hot cater 10 tie consistency OF
glue. The crack is filed With the
mixture, and tie gelatine smoo,hed
down flush with the leather. where
upon one or two coatiHgs Of fcrualln
Gao per cent formIdchydel are APP
piled TO the patch. 1ie ~fri7nalin has
the effect of hardening the eelatlue,
r,akihg 1t Waterproof, tough, aud in
seIable In w1ter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
IN The Days News.

Charles Francis Jasepli the former
emperor king of Austria.Hungary, who
has been plain Mr.. Hapsburg since
he lost his throne in the war. today
enters upon his 35th year. Since he
was forced to fee from Vienna, to-
ward tue close of 1918, the one,time
emperor has been living in exile in
Switzerland, but from recent dispatch
JOS It appears that he is likely to be de.
prfyed OF this haven as the Swiss gov
eminent has threatened to expel him
BECAUSE of his plots to regain throne.
Charles Francis was a grand nephew
OF the late Emperor Francis Joseph.
The assassination of his uncle, Arch
duke Ferdinand, at Sarajevo in 1914
iInade him the heir to the throne, to
4 Which he succeeded on the death of the
emperor IN 1915. In 1910 he was
married to Princess Zita OF Parma, a
member Of the Italian Bourbons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Today's Anniversaries.

1856 Duchess of Kent mother Of
Queen Victoria of Great Britain.
born in Saxe-Coburg. Died near
Windsor, March 10, 1861.
1877 Gregory Thurst0n Bedell, third
Episcopal bishop Of Ohio, born
y lat Hudson, N. Y. Died March
III, 1892.
$780, National Wing convention met
at Nashville.
1S7i-A statue OF Sir James Outram
WIS unveiled on the Thames
Nnhankmeut, ,1don.
1871 Tercentury Of Peter Paul Ru-
hens observed at Antwerp
1S9l-Charles Robinson, first state
governor of Kansas, died at
Lawrence, Kas. Born at Hard
wick, Mass, July q. 1918.
1905-Norway voted in favor of a dis.
solution Of the union with Swe.
den.
i9t9-Former Emperor William of
Germany, bought the Doom es-
state ncg Utrecht.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Today's Birthdays.

Former Emperor Charles OF Austria
Hungary, now living in exile in Swift
erland, born "a years ago today.
Vice Admiral Edward W. Eberie,
the new commander inchief of the
u. 5. Pacific Fleet, born at Denton,
Texas. 81 years ago today.
Julia Marlowe (Mrs. r.. II. Sothern).
one of the most distinguished actress
es Of the American stage, born in
England, 81 years ago today.
Sir Eric Drummond secretary Of the
League OF Nations, bern IS years agJ
today.
jesse Lynch Williams. novelist and
dramatist born at Sterling. ILL.,, 81
years ago today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
PAPA OUT OF THE RUNNING
eashfuI Lovers Welghty "Remarks'
Had Strengthened Out the Course
of True Love.

A prehistoric young man fell in
love with the beautiful daughter Of a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

stationery lust then-ani carved there
on his message Of devotion. As the
gentle ichthyosaurus croaked the
witching hour Of midnight, le stole
stenlthily unto the chleftain's cave.
Then with one mighty heaye lie cast
his weighty remarks into the inner
%blackncss, trusting that his lady-loye
would find them ON the morrow.
And II came to pass that when he
awoke next morning the blushing dam
sci was seated on his doorstep.
Reggie Of the Knotted Knee" she
cried, II am thlnel The forclble ma
ture Of your proposal removed the only
obstacle. The brick caught poor papa
n lovely whack on the Uranium, and he
was so struck with your remarks that
he's past obJecting 10 anything VOW p
< nsfReEga4ygE-zEpSA
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
WARNING

The Legal vo;ers OF the Village Of
Bennington are hereby notified and
warned to meet at High school hall in
said Village OF Bennington on Non
day, August -, 1921, at eight o'clock
in the evening daylight saving time)
to transact the following business;
Article 1. To see If he village will
appropriate a further sum of money
for continuing the building and con
structing Of new and permanent
highways within the limits of said
Village tand If so. what sum, and on
.wMtstreets it shall be expended,
I Articie 2. To transact any other
business that may legally come before
the meeting.
VIM. =. Hogan.
Village Clerk.
Bennington, Vt, Aug. u 1921,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
T0day's Events

Seventy-fye years ago today the
Americans took possession of Cali
fornia.
The annual convention 0 frthe Ma,
tional Negro Business League will be.
gin It's sessions today in Atlanta.
Delegates representing $4,000 stu
in Catholic schools In the United
States are to gather at Dayton, o.,
to attend the annual convention of the
Students Mission Crusade.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Pharaoh,s first words

to Jacob were How old are thou?"
The first step in life insurance is to
give us the date of your birth. We
will then submit information in de.
tall Call or write. National Life
ms. Co, of VT. (Mutual) Earle S.
Kinsley. General Agent, Mead Build.
ing, Rutland, w, Advertisement
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17

great chieftain.
But as he was
baShful, and her fa-
TIERS stone AK
was not bashful,
he feared to tell
his love.
SO he procured
a brick be-
ing ths fashion In
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Thin People

Thin. nervous, underweisht people
take ON healthy flesh and grow
sturdy and ambitious when Bitro.
Phosphate as guaranteed by Gokay
Is taken for a lev weeks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
IA 20 Floating.

When a man first learns to swim.
hc finds that it's, DUST about as easy
to float alone us in later life to float
q lonn.-Sun DodSer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-08-17
Monuments!

Before purchasing a monument or
marker be sure and get my prices.
My prices have surprised quite a few
people that have been talking with
out Of town dealers.
We do our W polishing, cutting
etc. by machinery, buying all stock
IN the rough.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-04-15
ANOTHER TALK TO FARMERS
tBy Lewis Paullin

We are informed that this county
has placed less than 1000 bales Of
cotton in the hands of the Oklaho-
ma Cotton Growers Association. II
this is all the cotton Bryan County
intends to raise this year. then 1t is
alright.
II the farmers cut Their cotton
acreage fifty per cent then there
should be at least ten or twelve
thousand bales of cotton that should
be handled by the Cotton Associa-
tion. OF course some Of the farmers
have not the ten dollars that the
Association has required to be paid
down but now as we understand il
they will take note for 1t due this
fall. This is an opportunity that
the farmers have that should bring
immediate benefit. 1t is not a will
OF the wisp, but Q cold hard CONNER
cia' proposition that proposes to Or
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-04-15

was annpuneed by the Bo,ra !.
fairs. a. another step in N. - ~
ment to invoice State ,n,,,,c ac
following failure Of the Le,,.,s
to appropriate money for ths,r
tenance. "su
Just how much money
available to each institution ~
the end Of the present fisc., 'e'eN
June 80, will be ascertained ~ "
expected this information win ~ ~
been secured from all inst,,,.
and State departments in
days. W
Until the invoicing Of the ,,,,,
tion is completed, the Board a, y.
fairs will not know II anv M. a
them is likely to be closed %. ~
of supplies or funds. Every 49,.
will be made to continue all .S.s
definite move is made toward N ..S
plying the additional needed t,'!
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-04-15
ALFALFA BEST COW FEED

Alfalfa hay is a high protein t,s,|
for dairy cows. 1t will produce mjn|
almost as we'll as bran or mill.rml
When fed with good silage It msis|
a balanced COW feed. Very ltI|
grain is necessary IL good alt,lh
hay is available except for high nm
ducing cows.
A successful dairyman writes In
with alfalfa hay at $50 a ton dG.
lars worth Of butter fat can be pA
duced with 60 cents worth Of aliih
hay. Every dairyman who can Evv
this wonderful leguminous ru
should store 1t carefully for the nst
winters feed for his cows. The lid
price at which alfalfa hay brinss q
the market is a great temptation ID
dairy-men to sell the crop as hay
A. c. Bear. head Of Dairy Departma,
Oklahoma A. and NJ. College.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-04-15

woman with bobbed hair. whether
she is Just recovering from typhoid
fever or trying to keep up with the
styles.
Which is the busiest person in the
world. a one-eyed man at a three
ring circus OF a tongue-tied woman
at a chatter party?
Bill SIivens says that few things
are so quickly forgotten as a CAM
paign issue after a campaign is over.
There is something wrong with the
fellow whose heart doesn't beat a
little faster this time of year.
We don't know whether to be flat
tered or peeved when somebody slips
US a squib with the remark, Here's
something good for your column"
and then find it's one we ran three
weeks ago.
The world is growing better, we
don't care a hang what all the dam
phool reformers say.
Bill Spivens says that before he
married Mrs. Spivens, he thought her
the most intelligent person he ever
saw, but that now, after a few years
OF welded bliss, he finds her so dumt
that he doubts II he could make heI
agree with him, even by using q
club.
It seems like we ran the above
several weeks back, but to play safe
| we'll shoot her in again.
A woman often goes shopping
without her money, but never with
out her pocketbook.
The most abused thing on earth !!
the flivver-yet it is among the mos
universally used. Moral: Ever.
knock is a boost.
The office cat was asked this weel
il he knew the difference between
a coOtie and a snake. No, he didn'
know, and here is the answer to th'
conumdrum furnished by our inform
ant. "A cootie will crawl on any
body's belly while snake crawl
only on his own"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1921-04-15
&f,ss,;a for Brides.

China. the worlds Oldest land,
mas been first to establish the newest
school of ala school Of mother
craft. a school fer wives. and its
place is the Baptist miEsion at HUI
chow. Chinese women are enthus-
iastic pupils Of this school. which
while II also teaches them the three
RS. teaches them to sew, to cook
new and highly appetizing dishes ard
to give proper care to the warm,
wrigg'ing little brown bodies OF Chi
nese babies. They are taught rules
Of health and hygiene, the correct
way to give the baby bath and all
the important problems Of young
mother.
Might II not be worthwhile to
have brides school in America :?
The modern American bride often
has to solve her housekeeping prob
lens as best she can out OF an appal-
ling ignorance.-Cappers Weekly.