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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-28

MRS MERRITT HALSTEAD GREEN upper
AA left) will leave the end of the week for Fort
Sill, where she will join Captain Green. num-
Der of informal affairs have been given in her
honor, while she was the guest of her parents,
Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Steele.
Mrs. Irwin Hunter Belts upper righD was
before her marriage Thursday evening, Miss
, Margaret West the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George West of Batesve. Mr.. and Mrs. Bet
lis are now on their bridal tour. They will be
at home Christmas at the West ranch at Bates
VILE
Mrs Benjamin Mills Crenshaw Qower lefty
was before her recent marriage, Miss Maude
Gresham the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Hall Gresham. Lieutenant and Mrs. Crenshaw
are visiting friends in Dallas and Fort Worth,
before going on to their station at Fort Sill.
Miss Katharine Dinwiddie Clover right is
the daughter of DR.. apd Mrs R. L. Dnwiddie.
Miss Dinwiddie has recently returned home after
an all summer stay in California. She visited
friends and relatives in San Diego, Los Angeles
and Coronado.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Must Have Liked Her.

Little Tommy came across his ia
ther seated in his favorite armchair,
smoking his pipe and reading the eve
ming newspaper. He stood for some
time looking at his seated parent I'M
til at last he put the paper down and
said:
swell, Tommy, what makes you so
quiet and thoughtful?'
"Just wondering" answered Tom
my.
Wondering what?"
IF you're fond Of cats or not, ia
ther."
s'Cats? I hate cats"
''You don't even like our cat, do
your
"Our cat? No, am not particular.
ly fond of our cat"
II bet our cat hates you more thar
you hate her."
"Why?"
Because you're sitting on her."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Excellent Ration for
Fattening Market Ducks

Ducks are fattened easier and
quicker than any other class of poul-
try, If they are properly fed and ham
died. Here Is an excellent fattening
ration: Two parts cornmeal, one part
each of wheat bran and middlings,
one part ground oats, two parts ground
beefscrap. To this add three or four
per cent Of coarse sand or grit and
mix the whole together with milk,
sweet or sour. Give them all they
will eat of this mixture three times a
day, If you are In big hurry to force
them along; or, If you haven't time to
do that, give them the mash as often
as convenient, and keep dry grains be-
fore them in boxes all the time. See
that they have plenty of water to
drink, and keep 1t in troughs so that
several ducks can partake at the same
time. Don't give them too much lib
erty while fattening them for market,
for they fatten quicker in small quiet
runs. Ducks are nervous and easily
frightened; dogs and loud strangers
often cause serious disturbances. A
thorough fright WIN cause a duck to
lose more flesh and healthy growth
in half an hour than good care and
food will restore In several days. That
may sound like nonsense, but it's the
experience OF all who have tried 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
EGG TREE AMAZES MOTORISTS
II lie In Plain Sight From New York
State Highway, and Seems
Natural Curiosity.

Diligent search by an inquisitive
Office boy has failed to reveal any
reference to the egg tree in the botan-
ical catalogue, but upon good authori-
ty this unusual object can be seen
any day along the state highway be-
tween Schenectady and Amsterdam,
according to the New York Sun and
Globe.
A peculiar feature of this egg tree
is that it blooms continuously from
January to December with a fruit in
the shape Of real hens eggs and
shell of the same hardness, But there
is big difference, as the shells on
the tree are hollow. They have been
stuck on the branch Of common pine
tree by the hand Of Grandmother
Brown rather than Mother Nature.
The egg tree is one Of the chief
pleasures In life for Grandmother
Brown. When her daily chores are
done, the white-haired old lady
stealthily crosses the 1macadam road
to add few empty egg shells to the
crop already apparently growing on
the pine tree. Then she retraces her
steps and sits down in her comfort
able porch chair to watch the aston
,ished passerby; and maybe to chuckle
softly to herself when they step for a
closer look at another freak of ma
ture."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Males Not Needed for
Breeding Should Be Sold

Unless your ROSTERS are worth saw
ing for mating purposes, get rid of
them. Keep them away from the hens,
for infertile eggs will command pre-.
MUM over the fertile kind.
Scrub ROSTERS, and even pure bred
cockerels that are not needed for the
breeding pens and are not good enough
to command a price from other breed
ers, should be made ready for the
market. There is no reason why any
farmer or poultryman should go on
feeding lot Of useless birds. Put
them in pen and fatten them before
sending them to market. Unless too
old, you will make profit on your
feed because a fat bird will sell more
readily, and Of course weighs more.
Roosterless farms are not uncommon
in some sections Of the country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
DECORATE HEROIC DOCTOR
Smallpox In Nigeria Where Il
Had Long Been Worshiped.

The history Of medicine contains
many chapters which describe the per-
sonal bravery of doctors In the war
against disease, says the Philadelphia
Bulletin. Some have voluntarily sub
mitted to virulent infections In order
to determine the potency Of seruins;
others have lived long in fever-infest-
ed jungles, or dwelt among loathsome
lepers, for purposes Of research and
Inquiry; still others have exposed
themselves year after year to the In
tolerable gamma rays, as they have
labored in the experimental labora-
tories Of hospitals or medical insti-
tutes But certainly one of the
strongest of cases on record of indi-
vidual heroism, in the effort to stamp
out some dreadful disease, is the one
which has just become known through
a public award for services rendered
King George has just decorated DR..
Oguntola Shapara by way Of recogni-
ton for his having stamped out small
pox in the colony of Nigeria. The fact
that had until recently made it next
to impossible for the governments
health officers to check the plague was
the existence of a secret society of
savages which actually worshiped the
disease as a fetish.
The members of this society DELHI
erately spread the contagion, and in
duced as many as possible to engage
in the fanatical ritual of self-immola-
ton. That he might the better I'M
derstand the problem to be solved.
Doctor Shapara, incognito. joined this
secret order and went through all the
formal rites and ritual. Identification
would almost certainly have meant
death.
1t is sometimes said, In a metaphori-
cal sense, that certain diseases can be
cured only by the application of
"heroic" treatment. In no rhetorical
sense, but In a very real way, small
pox was driven out of the colony of
Nigeria because Of Doctor Shapara's
extraordinary display of personal hero-'I
ism, welded to modern medical
science.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Early Melting Hens Do
Not Paw for Feed Bill

One Of the best indications that a
hen has quit laying for this year is
the beginning Of the molt. The hen
starts to grow new feathers just as
soon as the old ones drop out and
most Of the feed that she gets goes
into the growing Of feathers instead
Of into the production Of eggs. Many
people believe that these early mott
ing hens will get their new feathers
before winter and lay eggs when they
are highest In price, but experiments
have shown that the hen that molts
In July or August takes a long time
to get her new feathers and is natur-
ally a poor layer. If she does start
laying before the winter is over she
will not lay enough eggs to pay for
her feed bill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Laying Age of Pullets
of Different Breeds

An observation of the average num-
Der Of days required to mature Leg
horns, Rocks and Reds as handled at
the Nebraska college Of agriculture
shows the following: Single Comb
White Leghorns, 205 days; Barred
Rocks, 239 days; Single Comb Rhode
Island Reds. $50 days. The age at
time Of laying the first egg was taken
as an index Of maturity. Therefore,
such medium maturing breeds as
Rhode Island Reds, Barred and White
Rocks, Orpingtons, Langshans, etc.,
should be Matched as near March l
as possible IL they are to be old
enough to lay by November 1, or In
time to catch the highest prices of the
year. The necessity for early hatch
ing is not SO great with. Leghorns.
They mature so early that April
Matched pullets seem to have the adj
vantage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
CROSSWORD Often Is
Poisonous to Sheep
Dangerous Feed When TAX
en- in Large Quantities.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agricultural

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
CROSSWORD, a shrubby plant very
plentiful On the range in some parts
of the West, has been the cause Of
occasional large losses of sheep. This
plant was listed as poisonous 25 years
ago, but only recently have investiga-
tons been made by the United States
Department Of Agriculture which
brought out definite information con-
corning the symptoms and the condi-
tons under which poisoning will oc-
cur. The results Of this work are con-
tained in Department Circular 2T9, en-
titled "Greasewood as q Poisonous
Plant"
The investigations have established.
that under most conditions this plant
is a good forage for sheep, and dam
gerous when 1t is taken in consider
able quantities, rat least 1.5 pounds to
the hundredweight of animal, in a
very short time. Losses may be pre-
vented by taking care that sheep do
not Craze too long on greasewood
when they are very hungry. Animals
that once show the symptoms usually
die; in other words, quantity of the
plant which will cause the symptoms
will cause death.
The greasewood plant, which is
sometimes known as "chico," Is light
green colored, scraggly, with spiny
branches and slender, feshy leaves
about IL inches long 1t is common
" recognized by western stockmen,
but there are several other plants
sometimes called greasewood.
Copies of the circular may be OBJ
supply lasts, by writing to the Depart
ment Of Agriculture, Washington, D. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Slight Gain in
Yield Of Potato
In IS Years Increase Has
Been "A Per Cent High
Grade Seed Is Urged. a.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricuiture)
AS potato growers, we are still in
the small potato" class, If we are to
judge our standing by the gain in the
average production per acre made in
the United States in the last IS years.
Statistics gathered by the United
States Department of Agriculture dur
ing the last half century show that
the average production per acre dur
ing the five-year period, 1918-1922, was
98.7 bushels. Our grandfathers did
almost as we'll 30 years ago, produc-
ing In the five-year period, 1S68-1S72,
an average of 94.5 bushels to the acre.
In other words our ability to grow
potatoes has improved during these
81 years only enough to raise the
average production by "A per cent.
From 1868 to 1885 the average yield
decreased steadily until it was but "A
bushels to the acre. Since that time
che average yield has been steadily in
creasing until it is now the highest it
has ever been. A number of reasons
for the decline in yields during the
first half of this period are given by
the department, the most important
among them being the ravages of the
Colorado potato beetle during the
early period of its invasion of the
eastern United States, the financial
depressions of 1877 and 1893, which
brought about well-marked decline
in agriculture in New England, New
York and other heavy potato-produc-
ing areas, and gradual depletion of
soil fertility.
This downward tendency has been
checked by number of factors which
have helped to increase the yield and
average production per acre. Some of
these beneficial factors are the influ-
ence of the agricultural experimental
stations, agricultural colleges and the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, through experimentation
demonstrations and extension work |:
the influence Of the bordeaux-mixture
treatment in the control of fungous
diseases affecting the potato; and the
development of special potato-grow-
ing sections where the average yield
Is often from two to three times the
general average for the United States.
Produce Better Seed.
Recently more attention has been
given to the production of better seed
by growers who are making special
ty of producing certified seed and seed
Of high quality. The use of high
grade seed. says the United States
Department Of Agriculture, would In
crease the returns from potato crop
of the country by many millions Of
dollars. Good seed is one Of the de-
termining factors in the production of
maximum crops Of potatoes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Corn Silage for Steers
Gives Highest Returns

"Steer-feeding tests in Pennsylvania
last winter gave these results" reports
the Farm Journal: STANDARD corn-belt
ration (full feed of corn, with corn
silage, c0rn-stover and cottonseed
meaD, profit of $500 per head. Ra-
ton without corn Gall the corn silage
the steers would eat, with corn-stover
and cottonseed meaD, profit of $40
per head. Using molasses instead Of
20 per cent of corn in standard corn
belt ration, loss Of $1.81 per head;
using mixed hay instead of the silage
and slower. loss Of 65 cents per
head; using molasses and mixed hay, a
loss Of S6.68 per head Steers weighed
ITO pounds at the start and were fed
40 days"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Took a Chance.

Secretary Hubert Killam. to whom
falls the job Of grading the papers of
applicants for jobs in the city service,
recently asked would-be municipal
chauffeur some technical questions
concerning auto motors in the civil
service examination.
(which pole of the storage battery
Is grounded to the frame of the carr"
was one of the questions, to which the
applicant replied, '"The south pole."-
Columbus Dispatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Moths.

Do you play the stock market? In
June more than twenty million shares
of stock changed hands on the New
York exchange. It was the heaviest
June trading of any year ever, except
ing 1922, 1919, 1909 and 1905.
Surprising to many, that stock
speculation was heavier back in 1908
and 1909. when the population was
considerably smaller than now. Il
suggests that the gambling fever" 10
not any more acute than 1t used to
be. Probably 1t has even subsidized.
We doubt if there's as much betting
and card playing ''for keeps as in the
old days. Seems otherwise, merely
because people gamble more openly
now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
PaIpably False.

~ heard queer story in town yes
terday." related Gap Johnson. of RUM
pus Ridge. at was windy one day
and lady came around corner, and
a certain Teller turned his head SO
quick he broke his neck"
"That's just like all the men-drat
'em!" returned Mrs. Johnson. They'll
look every time woman"
"But the story goes that this teller
tried to look the other way, an"
"Now, Gap, you ort to be ashamed
Of yourself, lying hathaway before
the children"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Keep Track of Broody
Hens of Various Breeds

In dual-purpose breeds. all hens
that become broody sffVuld be given
a celluloid leg band for each offense.
1t is easy to keep track of them in
this way and as those that have fire.
quent broOdy spells cannot possibly
make good records. they should be
marketed. Birds that, without hav-
ing clearly inferior characters. are
under suspicion, should be moved to
separate pen and given further
trial
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Neil. That Would Be Appropriate

Mrs. Peabody was taking Mr.. Pea
body to task for his carelessness in his
dress, and was on good ground. be-
cause Mr.. Peabody doesn't use quite
the best of taste. Mr. Peabody has
put on red tie and white vest to go
to funeral. eff you were going to he
attacked by cannbals," said Mrs. Pea
body. "you should have on your salt
and pepper suit"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

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doing her gym work, and she
works at home every night and morn
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If it will be Of any benefit you may
use this letter as a reference. Mrs.
GEORGE E. WHrrAcRE, 621 w. Madi-
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Every girl ought to be healthy and
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enjoy herself at other times.
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
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young women just entering woman
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It Is prepared from roots and herbs,
contains nothing harmful, and has
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Let 1t help your daughter and your
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t you free upon request. Write
cane COP LYNN Massachusetts,.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Killing Peach Borers
by Use of P. G.. Benzene

Up. G. Benzene is still doing bust
ness at the old stand, killing peach
borers," says the editor of the Farm
Journal. "This material is in the
form of crystals, and when spread on
the ground around the trees, turns to
a gus, thus gassing the borers. This
material can be bought from druggists
or from chemical supply houses. For
advice as to use, write your state agri-
cultural college,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Growing Asparagus Tips
Depends on Proper Care

The good or bad luck you have in
growing asparagus tips next spring
and summer will depend upon how
well the plants are taken care of this
season. The wheel hoe or cultivator
should be kept busy all summer and
fall TO keep the plants growing. be-
cause the growth made during the rest
Of the season is producing the shoots
for next year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Many Victims of wild Beasts.

China, thanks to her long history, has
been able to rid herself Of the most
dangerous animals; but in Korea a
local species Of tiger, perhaps the larg-
est and fiercest in the whole family,
annually kills 1900 peasants. 81
IBERIA. again, Is affected by the raw
ages Of wolves and bears, whose vic
Tins run into thousands every year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Freshen a Heavy Skin

With the, antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
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scented, economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superfuous.
One Of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap,
Ointment, Talcum). Advertisement.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Color IN Necklaces,

Longer necklaces are being used,
and the choice Is a matter of individ-
ual preference. A necklace with a
barbaric touch Is made Of large amber
beads grouped with smaller beads Of
carnelian and onyx. Another, of clear
green jade combined with sparkling
white sapphire flat beads, Is as cool
as a white-capped summer ocean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
ASCH00L GIRLS SUCCESS
Everything Depends upon her Health
Mrs. George E. Whitacre Tells of her Daugh-
ter's Breakdown and How Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Made Her Healthy,
Happy, Strong Girl

Every mother possesses informa-
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her future IL largely IN her hands.
When school girls thoughts be-
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should have thought for her physi-
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daughter out Of school. She was
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Breaking up.

The lawyer don't see what you
two partners are quarrellng about. IT'S
simple matter to share the assets and
liabilities.
The Client-But the question is
who's TO take the assets and who the
liabilities"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Self-Reveiation.

Does your husband talk in his
sleep?"
"No, but I'm trying to train him.
Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Unproductive Labor.

Jud Tunkins says his hired man
has got SO interested In politics that
about all the work he does is guess
work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

It Is often hundred times harder
for one man to be mixer than it is
for another.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

According to census figures the
number of farms In Alaska increased
"a per cent between 1910 and 1920.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
Mother Neglected.

He-Well, see the pop concerts are
over.
She-Aren't they going to have any
for nom?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

! II people would reflect more they
would be brighter and If they were
brighter they would reflect more.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

A successful physician is one who Is
able to relieve his patients Of good
fees.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

Miss Phyllis Austin, English novel;
list. says that her best ideas for stories
come to her in the bath.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
50 PAGE DOG Book Free.

Tells how to keep your dog we'll how
to care for him when sick. Mailed
free. > Write 81. Clay Glover, v. S.,
Dept. 90, 129 W. oath St., New York
Observation-Disclosures
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

Since the late war $3.50 families
have settled on Wisconsin farms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07
A Record.

slow is your wife getting along
with the carr
Fine, Nothing but smashed fend-
ers."-Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-09-07

lydia E. Pinkham's Private Textbook upon Ailments
be sent free
- lie lydia r. Pnham Medicine Coz Lynn. Massachusetts,