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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
PRODUCE HIGH-GRADE SEEDS
Many Farmers Are Not Careful to
Prevent Mixture and Keep Out
Harmful Weeds.

Even in communities where a sin
gle variety of crop is raised almost
exclusively there is place for the
production of pure seed for local sale,
says D. w. Frear, extension specialist
in field crops for the Missouri College
Of Agriculture.
Many farmers do not go to the trou-
Bile to keep their seed up to high
standard but allow it to become mixed.
weed-infested and diseased and are
glad to pay a good price every few
years for high grade seed.
Those who are favorably situated
can produce pure seed to meet this
local demand. Seed produced for this
purpose must be of high quality and
considerably better than the average
in the community, because farmers
will not pay an advanced price for
seed that il very little better than
their ewn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
SWEET POTATO CROP
DAMAGED BY WEEvIL
Outline Of Successful Measures
of Eradication.
Review Of Work Done In Florida and
Georgia Where Situation Was
Worse-Use of Clean Plant
ing Stock Is Urged.

| prepared by the United States Department
/ OF Agriculture.)
A method of rendering negligible the
heavy damage that would otherwise be
inflicted by the sweet-potato weevil
has been found by the United
States Department Of Agriculture. A
review of the work done in Florida
and Georgia is contained in depart
ment circular POI, bureau Of ento-
mology, United States Department Of
Agriculture. Measures successful in
the eradication of the pest in that Sec
ton are outlined briefly as follows:
The old field should be thoroughly
cleaned over at harvest, the vines be-
ing fed to stock or burned, and the
field hogged over.
The potatoes should be banked as
far away as possible from the old
field and from the site selected for the
next years potato field.
All potatoes on the farm should be
disposed Of early.
No potato or plants from the old
crop should be used on the farm and
no draw-bed should be planted.
Old potato banks should be cleaned
as soon as empty.
Only draws from sources known to
be free from the weevil should be used.
The Georgia-Florida location was Sc
lected for the test because the situa-
ton there was serious, the section in
land, climatic conditions adverse. and
many growers unused to ways of CO.
operation. No more unfavOrable con-
ditions, it was thought, were likely
to be encountered anywhere in the
country. All these, and other minor
difficulties, have been surmounted.
however, and the department, in its
circular announces the following con-
illusions:
1.-The results of the work offer con-
vincing proof that the same methods,
followed with painstaking care, will
be successful in eradicating the sweet
potato weevil in almost any infested
locality where abundant wild food
plants do not offer fresh and con-
tinuing source Of new infestation.
OdI0lUl VI LAC NAOps ttiC use VI
clean planting stock, and an annual
change of location for the main plant
ing, even, in a continuously infested
locality will reduce infestation Of the
tubers to practically negligible
quantity.
'There is no more reason for al
lowing a sweet-potato crop to be de-
stroyed annually by weevils than there
is for letting the weeds take it, and
conscientious neighborhood effort in
the application of the principles that
have been outlined may free any dis
trict from a heavy annual tax"
A copy of the circular may be OBJ
tanned free of charge upon application
to the department at Washington.
d. G..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
HOW TO CLEAN FURs AT HOME
Wash in Gasoline or in Suds Made
With CASTLE Soap-Hang
Out Doors to Dry.

Furs may be cleaned by washing in
gasoline or in suds made with CASTLE
soap and little borax, followed by
several rinsings in clear water, is a
helpful suggestion from the Biological
Survey, United States Department of
Agriculture. It Is best to hang them
out Of doors to dry. When dry or
nearly so, they require to be stretched
and rubbed on the flesh side to make
them pliable again.
Fur garments may be frightened by
sponging them with gasoline and then
rubbing corn meal into the fur while
it is still damp to take up the particles
Of dirt that have been loosened. Cas-
oline should never be used, of course,
where its fumes can come in contact
with fire.
Another way of cleaning fur super
ficially is by means of naphthalene
crystals thoroughly rubbed into it..
The pulverized crystals and the dirt
which has been dislodged may be re-
moved by whipping, brushing with a
whisk broom, or by vacuum cleaner.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

grades highest, and consequently brings
the most money, is usually that having
the best natural green color. Hay
dealers can often tell from the color
whether hay was cut early, medium,
or late, and in their opinion the best
hay is the early cut hay and the
poorest that which was cut late.
The average hay grower, however,
In some sections at least, does not
agree with the terminal market theory
Of quality as indicated by color. Many
producers prefer medium or late cut
hay, especially for horses, because 1t
is easier to cure and not as ''washy''
as early cut hay.
In some markets size and weight
Of bales is an important factor, since
there is sometimes difference of sew
eral dollars a ton in the same grade
Of hay in small or large bales. The
reasons for the demand for certain
sizes and weights are numerous and
not always based on facts, it is said.
However, as in many other kinds of
trading, it pays the seller to aim to
meet the desires Of the buyer.
Undesirable Mixtures Cause Loss.
The production of undesirable mix
lures for the market will cause loss
to the producer as long as the market
does not want mixtures. Certain of
these are Disseminated against regard
less of their true nutritive Tor feed
ing value. The producer may know
positively that. certain mixtures are
palatable and contain more total d.
gestible nutrients than the kinds now
In greatest demand, yet he is power
ess to make feeders realize their value.
The introduction and general use OF
new kind or mixture of hay is a
very slow undertaking, as in the case
Of clover and alfalfa.
About the only way to avoid trouble
with undesirable mixtures, says the
bulletin, is for the producer to cease
growing them and to produce only the
kind In demand in the markets to
which his hay is usually shipped.
Copies Of the bulletin may be had free
upon application to the department at
Washington. D. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
DIET STANDARDS
OF YOUNG CHILD
Campaign lnaugurated at Akron,
o., Where 1911 Children
Were Measured.
BALANCED MEALS EXPLAINED
Boys and Girls Who Had Largest Un-
derweight Percentages Selected
for Physical Examinations
Health Habits Recorded.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agricultural
A campaign to improve the diet
standards of children of school age
was recently conducted in Akron, O..
AS preliminary step 1,011 children
were weighed and measured under
the direction Of school authorities. OF
these children So per cent were un-
derweight, nearly fourth of these
being more than 10 per cent under
weight. On the suggestion Of the
home demonstration agent of the Uni
ted States Department, of Agriculture
and State Agricultural college the
children were given one-haf pint of
milk in the middle of the morning
and the other underweight children
were merely taught how to improve
their weight themselves. At the close
of the second month it was found
that 81 per cent of all the children
underweight had made some gain.
Plan Balanced Meals.
At this time the agent met with the
mOLucIS VI THESE CllluTSu W uclHou-
strate the results of improved diet
and to explain how to plan balanced
meals. In This demonstration go boys
and girls who had the largest under
weight percentages were selected for
physical examinations, made by ply
stefan in the presence Of parents.
Each mother was told what the prop
er average weight for age and height
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
ADVANTAGE OF VELVET BEAN
When Properly Dried 1t Is Distinct
Addition to Protein Concentrates
for Cattle.

When properly dried before ship
ment, velvet bean feed is distinct
addition to the protein concentrates
at the disposal of northern feeders.
in the opinion of DIR. ]. B. Lindsey
Of Massachusetts station. 1t has
proved slightly better than wheat bran
for making milk. 1t may constitute
as high as 40 per cent of the grain
ration for cows but 20 per cent for
pigs and horses is considered enough.
Doctor Lindsey recommends for cows
a ration Of 40 per cent velvet bean
feed, 40 per cent corn or hominy meal
or ground oats and 20 per cent cotton
seed meal or some other high-grade
protein concentrate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
Get COLOR \
into YOUR \
PALE CHEEKS
If Your Face is Your Fortune;
Don't Look Like a
Bankrupt.

Who does not want red lips, good,
clear, healthy complexion and bright,
flashing eyes?
Some people have such -0onderfully
good health nothing seems to hurt
them. Others could SC easily have fine
color and more strength and vigor If
they would help nature with Guides
Pepto-Mangan. It is a splendid iron
tonic that physicians have prescribed
for thirty years. 1t is not an expert
ment. It is not merely a temporary
help, because It makes plenty of red
blood and, as everybody knows. red
blood is the only sure foundation Of
permanent health and strength. Get
Pepto-Mahgan of your druggist-and
take it a few weeks and see how much
better you feel and look. Sold in liquid
and tablet form. Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
Well made Lemon Pie
Is Economical and Good

What dessert could be more
tempting than q perfectly
Drowned lemon pie? The fol-
lowing recipe, tested in the ex-
perimental kitchen of the Uni
ted States Department Of Agri-
culture, can be relied upon:
Q tablespoonfuls Speck of salt
cornstarch. (about 1-16 tea.
u cupful sugar spoonfuD.
cupfuI boiling Grated rind Of
water. half a lemon.
4 tablespoonfuls egg whites and
lemon Juice. tablespoon u s
tablespoonful sugar for me-
butter. ringue.
egg yolks.
Mix the cOrnstrach and sugar
In a saucepan and stir in the hot
water. Cook, stirring constant
ly, until it thickens, and boil five
minutes. Add butter, well-beat-
en- yolks, salt, lemon juice, graf
ed rind. Cook about one min
ute longer. Pour into crust pre-
viously baked. Cover with a
meringpe made Of the egg whites
beaten stiff. then with two ia
blesp0onfuls Of sugar; and
brown In oven.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
MAKE BED PROPERLY
IS MOST ESSENTIAL
Club Girls Encouraged to Care
for Their Own Rooms.
Comfort Depends Largely on Tuckin0
in Under Sheet SO That II Re-
mains Smooth and Straight
Make Mitered Corners.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
Not every woman knows how to
make bed properly, although her lin
en- closet may be enviably we'll filled
with all the necessary sheets, pillow
cases, and coverings. The home dem
onstration agents Of the United States
Department of Agriculture and the
State Agricultural colleges are en-
couraging clubs Of girls to furnish and
care for their own rooms, and these
are the directions they give for correct
bed making:
First, straighten the mattress pad
so that it lies smooth and without
wrinkles. Over this spread the under
sheet, right side I'D. with the wide
hem ait the head and the center Of the
sheet to the center of the bed. The
comfort of bed depends in large
measure on tucking in the under sheet
so securely that it remains smooth
and straight. Making inferred corners
is one of the best ways of doing this,
and any person who has had nurses
training can quickly show you how
to make them. Next, put on the up
per sheet, right side down, and allow
ing for a . generous turnover at the
head tuck it in at the foot, using mi
tered corners. Then, put on the blank
cts so that their top edge comes about
8 inches below the head of the bed
turn the upper sheet back and tuck
in all edges. Last of all, put on the
spread, draw it smooth and straight.
and arrange the pillows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
WOMEN NEED SWAMP-ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy
condition, they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am.
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
Kilmer's Swamp Root, a physicians pre-.
Dcription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle i'm.
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this Observation-Disclosures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
|liIIIIIjIIIIjIIIlllII

now. You may use this letter to help
other girls, as the letters in your book
helped me. /" - ROSE WAIDNER, 3018
Roseland Place, Baltimore, Md.
That is the thought SO often expressed
In letters recommending Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. These wo-
men know what they have suffered, they
describe their symptoms and state how
they were finally made well. Just plain
statements, but they want other women
to be helped.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is a medicine made from medi-
cinal roots and herbs, and without drugs,
to relieve the sickness women so often
have, which is indicated by backache,
weak feelings, nervousness, and no ann
bition to get anything done or to 60
anywhere. It has helped many women
Why not try it?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
|CutiCura Soap
Is Ideal for
The Complexion
Soap Csc, Ointment rs and SOC, Talcum Use.
Little Althea's PRAYER.

Little Althea's mother, seeing a
growing tendency for the love Of dress
outweighing more important matters,
talked with her about it, with the re-
suit that the child ended her prayer
that night with: sand, dear Lord,
help me to grow up Christian and go
without clothes."-Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT POKE
Device Recently Invented to Prevent
Animal From Forcing Itself
Through Fences.

The Scientific American in illustrat-
ing and describing an animal poke, the
invention of H. Gerdes of Benkelman,
Neb., says:
An object Of the invention is the
provision of poke of simple and
efficient construction which is formed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
INTEREST TO
1.-THE HOUSEWIFE

To keep on pumps, sew piece of
channels to the lining inside the heel.
Ammonia will remove iodine stains.
Before putting on the top crust Of
your apple pie, add few cut dates.
Hardwood floors occasionally should
be wiped with a cloth and clear water.
You'll get the best results If you
whip cream slowly for the first two
minutes and then beat very rapidly.
=
Garbage pals should be emptied
daily and then rinsed In cold water.
Once a week scald with hot soda
water and scrub well, then dry.
A little white sugar dissolved In hot
water .ssaes good stiffening for deli
cate laces.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

New Idea for Keeping Fruit Fresh.
To keep fruit fresh for months af-
ter it is picked an Argentinian has
patented device that holds the stems
In water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
Clever Fellow.

II got off something fine this morn
ing"
what was that?
"The Mauretania."- Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
MONTHS OF
SUFFERING
How q Baltimore Girl Recov-
cred Her Health
Baltimore, Maryland. 'For several
months suffered with severe backache

and general W ca k
ness. ] could mot sleep
comfortably at night
for pains in my back.
/ found your book at
home one day and
after reading it be-
gan at once to take
Lydia e. Pinkham's
We ge table Com
pound. ! have had
very goodresultsand
some Of my girl
friends are taking IL
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

Few men care for solitude until they
have had their crowds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
important to Moshers

Don't imagine that you have great
will power because you have never had
occasion to test it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
Weekly Conferences Follow.

The demonstration was followed by
weekly conferences Of the mothers of
the underweight children with the doc
tor, nurse, and home demonstration
agent, at which the health record for
the week was examined, the weekly
weights taken, and additional instruc-
ton and advice given the parents. AS
result almost every mother reported
intelligent, interest on the part Of the
children in the food work.
1--WE never sit down to the table but
that the question arises as to wheth-
er or not we are having the right
things to eat" said one mother in
speaking of the excellent results
achieved through this piece Of nu-
triton work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
Worth Remembering.

Don't worry if you stumble
worm is about the only thing that
can't fall down.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

is. She was given health, card on
which to record her child's health
habits for week. The record was
to show the number of hours Of sleep
daily and a complete diet list, which
was to be filled out and used accord
ing to instructions given by the home
demonstration agent. Other health
habits, such as deep breathing and
teeth brushing, were also to be re-
corded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
As in Football.

As in Football.
Life is full of ups and downs and 1t
takes wise fellow to make his downs
help him toward his goal.-BostoD
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

s''~ -
with spurs mounted to automatically
engage the neck Of an animal when he
attempts to force his way through
fence; by means Of lever the spurs
are so held that they will not engage
the neck of the animal under normal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03
MANS
BEST AGE

A man is as old as his organs; he
can be as vigorous and healthy at
20 as at IS if he aids his organs in
performing their functions. Keep
your vital organs healthy with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

Hardwood floors occasionally should
be wiped with cloth and clear water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

The worlds standard remedy for kidney,
liver, bladder and uric acid troubles since
1896; corrects disorders; stimulates vital
organs. All druggists, three sizes.
Rools for che name Gold Medal ON every box
and accept NO imitation
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-02-03

Before putting on the top Crust of
your apple pie, add few cut dates.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

hearted and unwAvering dedication 10 the
cause Of science. Prom the moment he
leaves college Pasteurs career points IN a
direct line toward the hiRh roal he il ulti-
mately TO attain. Nothing dstnets him.
nothing holds him back; personal miSfor.
tunes aflict him. bereavemenis lower his head
in sorrow. disease laws il eripplinr hand
upon him. but amid joy and amid unhAp-
piness he perseveres. Avidly performing his
services 10 science a. though devotion 10 the
cause Of humanity we're the one object Of his
existence. Accordingly. It is not surprising
that the list Of his achievements is an ex-
tensive one.
The single performance for which he is
most generally known is his discovery Of a
cure for rabies. that most dreaded disease
that once meant certain death amid slow
torture: but Pasteur has achieved numerous
other feats Rlmost a. well worthy Of men,
tion. For il was he who conquered anthrax,
a disease scarcely less to be feared than
rabies; il was he who made the first UNDER
standing study Of ferments, and through this
study came TO give a complete explanation Of
the dissolution OF organic matter; il was he
who found ways 20 overcome puerperal in
feetion. chicken cholera and various diseases
Of domestic animals and silkWorms; il was
he who discovered the use Of vAeeines against
diseases whose virus is definitely known and
thereby opened up a definite road Of opposi-
tion to some Of the most terrible Of maladies.
A long and brilliant list Of achievements.
But the bare statement comes FAR from doing
justice to the facts, and any one who wishes
20 understand the full extent Of Pasteur's
attainments is advised 10 consult the. biog-
raphy Of VI. Deseour. wherein one will find a
careful analysis OF the problems confronting
the great scientist and a detailed account
Of the methods he employed to batter down
obstacles.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

iAsrEcH AND HIS wORK NV T. p,-eour
f.a,sss.a s,sss. d s5 a y and B a. wsdd Frederick
II ASTEUR was undeniably one Of the
outstanding scientists Of the last cen
tury, and while it would perhnp, be
excessive praise to characterize him as the
greatest IN an age that produced Darwin.
FAore and other scientific giants. vet he 1,
assuredly Of the hierarchy Of the immortal.
Just how great he was. Just how far.reachinv
ana important were his achievements can
be appreciated only after an acquaintance
with the details Of his life; and. however
great ones respect for Pasteur nav orig.
inaily have been, one cannot complete a work
such as NJ. Deseour's biography without feel.
ing an increased reverence for the man. and
renewed and vivid interest in his accom-.
plishments.
Pasteur, as the biographer well point, ont
in a brief ioreword, Is more approaebsbIe
tnAn most great men; he set out on the
preear'ous path to success in much the same
manner as most Of US begin; "his genius. the
fruit OF clear reasoning and persevering
work, enlightens without dazzling usp In
the beginning, indeed, Pasteurs record was
anything but a brilliant one; Ne WAS con.
sidered an Indifferent pupil at school, and
was never among those recommended for
honors Yet perhaps the reason for this was
the future scientists very ability. Once. for
example, he aroused the ire Of an old pre-,
fessOr Of chemistry by daring 70 question
the textbook method OF demonstration and
by requiring an explanation Of phenomena
then taken for granted as self-cxplanatory.
The result Of Pasteurs boidness. it>may
be imagined. was not TO his advantage in
an academic way; yet in a scientific diree-
tion it was highly significant.
DASTEUR'S life may be summed up in the
statement that it represented a whole
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
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SPOT cash books in large or small quantities and
entire private libraries We especially want lin
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Autographs also bought. Free packing and ~
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New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

LOVES or CLITIPHON AID LEUCIPPE Most
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Life Of Pasteur
By Stanton A. coblentz

iAkrEcH AND HIS WORK ny T. De-e.
fan,,stsa ssast b, BY a y. and d. ~ wsdd Frsdsi
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-18
Petitions Out for 100000
School at Lodgepole, Neb.

Lodgepole, Neb,, May l7.-(spe-
eial.)-Pelitions were being circu-
lated TO bond the district for 100000
ior the erection of new school
building. The old one recently was
condemned by state officials. who
declared tina, the school would lose
its credi, Tor normal training and be
given lower rating II a new build
ing were not obtained. .......