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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Canny.

Sandy, lad" said MacDougal to his
son, you're getting marrit TIL morn
in. Here's wee mouse trap for We.
If there's anything woman hates
more than mouse it's a mouse trap.
Tax an auld mans advice, Sandy, an
set it every NIGHT when We gang to
bed. Then put the siller from yer
pocket under the spring. "-American
Legion Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
THINNING APPLES IN FAVOR
Practiced by Many orchardists to Get
Better Size and Keep Trees
in Condition.

Many of the best orchardists make
a practice of thinning apples in order
to get better size and to keep the
trees in better condition. While this
work is being done, constant care
should be taken to remove and de-
stroy all wormy apples, especially dur
ing the time the first brood cooling
moth larvae are in the fruit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
EXPLAINING His Speed.

, Judge-Why were you speeding?
Prisoner-It was like this, Your
Honor. The next town was ten miles
away and 1 only had enough gas
in the tank to go three miles, so
put on full speed so we could make
that fifteen miles before the gas gave
out philadelphia Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Deep Corn Cultivation
Will Cut MANY of Roots

When the stalks of corn are IS
inches high, the roots have met across
three-and-o ne-half-foot row. Deep
cultivation at this time will cut many
of the roots and check the growth of
the plants. A good rule to follow is
to cultivate deep early in the season
and shallow later when the plants are
larger
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Broadcast Condition of
: Highways on Saturday

The condition of highways in Massa-
chusetts and bordering states is broad
cast by radio every Saturday evening
at 6 80 o'clock by the Automobile Le-
gal association. This service gives
motorists up-to-the-minute informa-
ton OF the condition of trunk line
highways.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
TIME TO DISCONTINUE SPRAY
One Month Previous to Ripening Pc
riod Is Best to Give Poison
Chance to Fall Off.

Continue spraying plums, or any
other fruit up to one month of the
ripening period. If you spray later
than that you are likely to have evil
dences Of the spray on the fruit, which
would lessen it's market value.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Legume Is Satisfactory
Crop for Poultry Flock

One of the most satisfactory crops
to grow on the ground where poultry
ranges is the legume Glover or al
falfa are ideal crops for this purpose.
A half acre of ground seeded to either
one of these legumes will furnish
enough green feed for a hundred or
more chickens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22

and after taking six bottles Of the Vege-
table Compound / felt like a new wo-
man. / now do all my homework, also
washing and ironing, and do not know
what real trouble is. My health is fine,
and weigh 40 pounds. When started
taking it weighed 81 pounds. gladly
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound to any one who is suf-
fering from female trouble or is run
down. You may use this testimonial
for am only too glad to let suffering
women know what the Vegetable Com.
pound did for me. Mrs. IDA HEWITT.
1879 Penna. Ave. S. E., Washington, D. C.
Such letters from women in every
section of this country prove beyond
question the merit of Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Don't Buy Cheap Trees.

Don't buy cheap trees because they
are cheap. A cheap tree is a mighty
dear tree. Deal only with reputable
nurseries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Shake Into Your Shoes

And sprinkle in the foot-bath Aliens
Foot Ease, the antiseptic, healing
powder for Painful, Swollen, Sweating
feet. 1t prevents blisters and sore spots
and takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. Always use Aliens Foot
Ease to break in new shoes and enjoy
the bliss of feet without an ache. Those
who use Aliens Foot-Ease say that they
have solved their foot troubles. Sold
everywhere. Trial package and Foot
Ease Walking Doll sent Free. Address
Aliens Foot-Ease, lie Roy, n. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Growing Raspherries.

Raspberrles thrive on wide range
of soils and will produce profitable
crops in all localities of the Middle
West.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22

from an operation
which a physician
said l would have to
have for a very bad
case of female trou-
BILE. My system was
all run down for two
years after my little
girl was born. Then
! read of your WON
derful medicine and
decided to try it. /
could hardly drag one
foot after the other.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Like a Pancake.

ado you think your husband was
broadened by his European trip"
No-fattened. Legion Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
Individuality.

We never get the best out of people
as long as we treat them as a mob, ig-
nOring the unique interest and value
Of each Northumberland Cabot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22

indicates WelI-Drained Land.
Naples or oaks generally indicate
well-drained land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
HEALTH
How to get and retain. FulE
particulars free.
ZENDEJAS INSTITUTE
Los Angeles, Cal.
w. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. 25--1s2s.
Caught Herself in Time.

Life is grind. The world is full Of
cranks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22

Tanlac Vegetable Pills are natures
own remedy for constipation. Sold
re.-Advertisement
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
Now Recommends Lydia E.
Pinlxham's Vegetable
Compound
IlIIIlINMJl

Washington, D. C.-''Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saved me
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
R &c ES
Now L. the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles as Othine
double strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine from any
druggist and apply little of 1t night and
morning and you should soon see that even
the worst freckles have begun to disappear,
while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirely. It IL seldom that more than an
ounce ID needed to completely clear the
skin and gain beautiful, clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double-strength
Othine, this is sold under guarantee of
money back. If 1t fails to remove freckles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22

Invest In Texas and MexicO--All kinds OF
businesses Write me your wants. WEAVER,
Rziness Chance Broker. San Antonio. Tex.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-22
PLANTS

III kinds for sale. Scarlet Sage, Snapdragons
md other flowers, use dos. Tomatoes. l5c
DAnd 25c doz. caulifiower. zoe: Celery, 10c
and zoe: Cabbage, 10c. soc per 100. Also
a few shares of stock at par. Write for
plant list +. j. STRITTMATTER CON-
PANY, Inc. X. ID. 4, EBENSBURG. PA.
The Washington times., 1923-04-15

"They look all right" was q
brief comment.
"They bring back memories to
me-" another colored man claim
ed. "It makes me remember my
grandfather's farm"
ut rests the mind and makes
things more beautiful" said the
twelfth.
No. 10 was white, and his re-
mark was. "a wonderful idea.
They are we'll chosen"
"It makes the place look more
cheerful, and raises the morale"
replied the next.
well, would like to say that
the pictures are beautiful and
elevating for nature study" was
No. 16's idea.
1.-THE pictures hang too low"
was the first adverse comment,
from a white prisoner.
"They relieve the baroness Of
the walls, and help to take the
mind off Of your WORRIES" was the
hopeful attitude Of the next.
mo PLACE FOR PICTURES"
1.-THE pictures serve as an object
lesson to the men," a colored
prisoner observed, "as much as
they keep the thoughts pure"
A white man replied, 1.-THE pic
lures are very nice. much better
than looking at the plain screen"
"They help to break the monoto-
ny of the plain gray walls" an
other said.
Jail is no place for pictures"
exclaimed q colored nan in the
The Washington times., 1923-04-15

tunity. Most OF the others were
absent at the moment mentioned,
in the laundry downstairs.
Through the corridor Of cells
of the so-called bad men" next,
but they seemed uncommunica-
tive and ashamed. One hid him
self in the passageway, and Flam-
beau refrained from any ques-
tons. He noted the evident
cleanliness, running water in
every cell, a folding cot that
fits against the wall, but such
tiny little rooms.
SCAFFOLD CURTAINED.
There's a shower bath on. the
next floor" Major Peak ex-
planned, proud of the improved
conditions. do you want to
see the men in the death cells?
There are six just now, more
than ever before at one time.
There is one white man, a China
man, and four colored. All in
for murder. of course. The dates
of execution are: April 10, 20,
81; May 10, "a and 25." he said,
consulting small notebook.
Passing the dining rooms, of
which there are two, one on each
side of the rotunda. both scrupu-
lousy clean but pitifully bare.
Major Peak pointed out the exc
cution scaffold at the end of
the one on the left, but he said
a curtain was always drawn to
conceal it during meals, although
the men sentenced to death do
not eat in that room,
The Washington times., 1923-04-15

Next they visited the kitchen,
where a dozen men were actively
engaged in customary duties, all
prisoners except the steward. It
Is a large practical kitchen, clean
and well cared for, though not
too abundantly supplied with food.
Thirty prisoners in all were
interviewed, in even numbers.
white and colored, and their COM
ments on the Morgan pictures
ran somewhat as follows:
A white man said, ut gives a
touch Of life. like them"
Another answered, 1T like the
boat scene. It's a good idea. 1t
brings back memories"
''It makes me feel like home"
remarked a colored man, while
q companions comment was,
Looks fine and dandy and very
rtstful to the eye." A third
chaps thought was, At like the
country home. That's where I'm
going when I get out. Fine idea"
Words cannot express my real
feeling" praised a fourth. "It is
good. and I appreciate the oppor-
tunity given me to look at them"
Very NICE" replied another.
I'm line with the better penology.
1t Is very conducive to better
thoughts"
BRING MEMORIES.
II don't know very much about
pictures" was one answer, "but
they make me want to be better.
I feel like want to live in the
place Of pictures"
The Washington times., 1923-04-15

death chamber. And another
there said, 1.-THE pictures are all
right. but they are placed wrong"
Fine! Fine! Finer was the
enthusiastic reply of a white man.
"They should be pictures Of
beefsteak," answered a colored
man.
And a white prisoner who seemed
to share his feeling commented,
IT would rather have the money
put on the table than have it on
the walls"
The next, also a white man, said,
Every nice. There are some pretty
good pictures among them"
"They look pretty NICE" a col
ored man affirmed.
SHOWN AT ART CENTER.
Another colored man approved,
"They certainly have a nice lot of
pictures in the rotunda."
1T am very much impressed"
a white man claimed. II never
knew how to appreciate art be-
fore"
"They are especially appro-
pirate at this season of the year."
another stated, when all out
doors Is undergoing a complete
change in color effects. A bit
of color alone softens' the other
wise drab walls for lots Of shut
ms"
What will be the effect OF this,
the first picture exhibition in the
District Jail? They are the same
canvases which were recently so
much praised when shown at the
The Washington times., 1923-04-15
king Tut Once More
Breaks Unto Bright
Light of Publicity

THE Egyptian influence Is max
ing itself felt in the handlser-
chiefs now being shown. Most
of this merchandise is In popular
priced and quick-turnover stock,
rather than in high-grade linens.
Prints in brilliant colors in de.
signs which include the best
known Egyptian motifs on cot
tons, with hemstitched or rolled
hens, are leaders.
A few silks In like designs and
colorings also are on the market.
Because Of the advance Of the
Oriental or Chinese influence over
the Egyptian as exemplified IN
the leading fashion lines. there is
an inclination to supplant the
lotus flower and scarab with the
well.known Chinese characters
and motifs in some Of the newest
Nandkerchiefs.
The Washington times., 1923-04-15
Outdoor Scenes Most Pop
Cllar Because They Bring
Back Memories or In
fluence Men to Lead
Better Lives i'm Future

be pushed further without under
mining efficiency"
Major Peak assumes no credit
himself for these remarkable re-
suits, but he adds. There were
no escapes from the cell blocks
during the year, several attempts
being surprised and thwarted in
the regular course of official
watehfulness. The entire staff
has been exceptionally vigilant
and attentive to duty. and the
creditable results obtained are
attributable to their loyalty and
integrity, coupled with q fine
spirit Of cooperation and ready
adjustment to emergencies" $50
What Is the value Of q picture
show in a jail? Undoubtedly
it has a psychopathic signifi-
canoe, for in the City Hos
pital Of Cleveland twelve of Theo
= Morgan's landscape scenes are
in regular use as curative agents,
especially in mental and nervous
affections. There they are shown.
one by one. in the ward or private
room for q few days or . week;
then the nurse silently changes
the canvas for another. The pa
tient steadily improves.
ART AvERTS WAR.
Tradition has It that civil war
was once averted In Japan 1000
years ago when the Emperor had
the inspiration to import col
lection of Chinese art, which so
charmed his rebellious subjects
that they began to study It, and
ever afterward initiated the art
of the Chinese.
The old Roman emperors well
understood the value Of shows and
pageants to please their populace
and make them loyal. Caesars
victorious return was always the
signal for an Immense parade.
with triumphal arches which still
stand firm in Rome today.
Every great nation Of the past
has recognized the power OF Art.
a dynamic. dangerous juggernaut
IL falsely used, a stimulating,
health giving, creative impulse
when understood and properly
appropriated, an individual her
itage OF all mankind.
ART VS.. WEALTH.
It is not the millionaire with
the modern palace whose walls
may be covered with pictures who
really owns the canvases his.
wealth has gathered. No! It is
the man or woman who appre-
ciates their beauty, who takes
them ever with. him in his mind;
that one who loves the pictures
so much that he remembers them;
that he knows every detail Of
their composition. comprehends
the artists message, understands
and feels the meaning and mes
sage Of art.
That one is the true owner,
and no one can rob him OF his
treasure. He is the man who
values and understands his own
soul, and in the pictures he finds
but q reflection of his own no
bility, for we see in art nothing
more than what we ourselves
bring to it.
The barred door leading to the
outer world swung open once
more, and Flambeau and his COM
panion again passed through,
leaving behind them the 500 odd
prisoners. Spring had never
seemed so bright and beautiful,
but all Of 1t that penetrated
within the Jail. except the light
and air, was in the eighteen can
vases, ranged about the walls of
the rotunda, visible at some dis
lance across the hall to each Of
the male prisoners at least once
daily, and on Sundays to the
women prisoners.
No wonder they begged for a
radio set. that they might have
some news OF the outer world.
The Washington times., 1923-04-15
College Men Among In
mates Most Appreciative
---High Level of Intel
ligence Now is Excep-
tional. Officials Assert
By vIKToR FLAMBEAU.

"For sVhGt shall 1t profit man If he shall gain the
1UhoLe aUord and lose has o1Un SoWt?
"Or 4Uhat shall give IN erchGnge for his sout?
yHE brief midday meal over, and the prisoners
enjoying recreation in the three tiers Of what look
- like cages. hafdozen visitors of humble station
were talking through the double their friends
behind bars while the bright spring daylight poured
into the large rotunda, about the walls of which
ranged eighteen Canvases mostly Of landscapes Marines
village scenes Provnceown pictures Of old Cape Cod
with couple of the Grand Canyon
The Washington times., 1923-04-15

the the below outdoor
and se1hOre landscapes they
The Washington times., 1923-04-15

Find Pictures Stimulating and Uplifting They Tell Fambeau
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20
CHAPTER XIX
A School District Held up.

A School District Held up.
Colonel Woodruff was on his feet as
Jim made his way through the crowd
about the door.
"AIr. Irwin is here, ladies and gen
tlemen," said he, land l move that we
hear from him as to what we can do
to meet the offer of our friends in Pot
tawatomie county; but before yield
the floor, l want to say that this
meeting has been worth while just
to have been the occasion of our all
becoming better acquainted with our
friend and neighbor. Mr. Simms. What
ever may have been the lack of under
standing, on our part, of his qualities
they We're all cleared up by that speech
of his-the best have ever heard in
this neighborhood.
More applause, in the. midst Of
which Old Man Simms slunk away
down in his seat to escape observa-
tion. Then the chairman said that If
there was no objection they would
hear from their well-known citizen.
whose growing fame was more re-
markable for the fact that it had been
gained as country schoolmaster-he
need not add that he referred to Mr..
James e. Irwin. More and louder ap-
plause.)
"Friends and neighbors," said Jim.
''you ask me to say to you what | want
you to do. | want you to do what you
want to do-nothing more or less,
Last year | was glad to be tolerated
here; and the only change in the stu
alton lies in the fact that | have an
other place offered me-unless there
has been change in your feelings to-
ward me and my work. / hope there
has been; for l know my work is good
now, whereas 1 only believed it then"
"Sure it isI' shouted Con Bonner
from a front seat. thus signalizing
that astute wirepuller's definite choice
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND
DIFFERENTIATION OF HEIRSHI1

Estate Of Elizabeth A. Barkley, Do
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of January, A. D. 1924, the
undersigned will present to the County
Court Of Garfield County, Colorado,
her accounts for final settlement of
administration of said estate, when and
where all persons in interest may ap-
pear and object to them, if they so
desire.
Notice is also hereby given that ap-
plication for the determination of heir
ship of said Elizabeth A. Barkley, de-
ceased, has been made and that the
Court will on said date hereinbefore
mentioned, or at any time to which the
hearing may be continued, proceed to
ascertain and determine who are the
heirs of the said Elizabeth A. Barkley
deceased, and as such entitled to in
herit any lands, tenements, heredita
ments or other property, real or per
sonal,, constituting all or a part Of
the Estate of the said Elizabeth A
Barkley, deceased, and enter Decree
accordingly, at which hearing all per
sons claiming to be heirs at law of sale
deceased may appear and present theil
proof.
EDITH GREMS,
Administrators
First publication Dec. 90, 1923.
Last publication Jan. II, 1924.
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

of place in the bandwagon. "Tell US
what you want, Jim !"
"What do want?" asked Jim.
"More than anything else, want such
meetings as this-often-and a place
to hold them. If I stay in the Wood
ruff District, want this meeting to
effect a permanent organization to
work with me. I can't teach this dis
trict anything. Nobody can teach any
one anything. All any teacher can do
Is to direct peoples activities In teach
ing themselves. You are gathered here
to decide what you'll do about the
small matter of keeping me at work as
your hired man.
''If I'm to be your hired man, I want
a boss In the shape of civic organiza.
ton which will take in every man and
woman In the district. Here's the
place and now's the time to make that
organization-an organization the OBJ
5ect Of which shall be to put the whole
district at school, and to boss me In
my work for the whole district"
Dat sounds good" cried Haakon
Peterson. wen do datl"
"Then I want you to work out a
building scheme for the school," Jim
went on. I'VE want q place where
girls can learn to cook. keep house.
take care of babies. sew. and learn
to be wives and mothers. There's
somebody right in this neiEhborhood
able to teach anything the young peo-
pie want to learn.
"And I want physician here once
In while to examine the children as
to their health, and a dentist to look
after their teeth and teach them how
to care for them. Also an oculist to
examine their eyes. And when Bettlna
Hansen comes home from the hospital
trained nurse, / want her to have a
Job as visiting nurse right here In the
Woodruff District.
II wnnt a counting-room for the
keeping Of the farm accounts and the
record Of our observation In farming.
/ want cooperation in letting us have
these accounts.
Il want some manual training equip.
ment for woodworking and metal
working, and blacksmith and wagon
shop. In which the boys may learn to
shoe horses, repair tools, design build
fngs, and practice the best agricultural
engineering. I want to do work In
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20
EDITH GREMs,
NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

On after December 21, 1923. being
at least ten days after first publication Of
this notice, the STATE HIGHWAY DE-
PARTMENT will make final payment to F.
l.. Hoffman, Denver, Contractor for gravel
surfacing between Grand Valley and De-
Beque in Garfield County. designated Fed
eral Aid Project No. 210-A.
The total amount paid, including final
payment, will be $54.412.53.
Claims should be filed with the Auditor.
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. Denver.
before the above date.
L. D. BLAUVELT,
State Highway Engineer.
First publication December 13, 1928.
Last publication December 90 1928
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

the people"
Newton darted of, leaving the
schoolmaster standing in the road
with the county superintendent.
II can't 60 back therel' said Jim.
I'm proud Of you, Jim," said Jennie.
'This community has found its mas
ter. They can't do all you ask now,
nor very soon; but finally they'll do
just as you want them to do. And.
Jim, I want to say that I've been the
biggest little fool in the county!"
To be continued)
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
undersigned Board of County Commissioners
of Garfield County, Colorado. until Janu-
ary Z. 1924, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for fur
nishing the following supplies for the
calendar year 1924. viz:
Blank books, stationery, record books,
printing. llthograrhing and other similar
supplies according to specifications now on
file in the office of the County Clerk.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Dated at Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
this 5th day of December, A. D. 1923.
By .Sder of the Board of County Com
nlissiodsIs of Garfield County. Cdlo-
WALTER il FROST,
Cotnty Clerk.
First publioatiouNOec 49, 1923. =
\ - SI1t;:EssscSIE1 !. 27. 1928. =
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

Miss Jean Mcdonald, who has been
i'll for the past few weeks was able to
be down town the first of this week.
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

Earl Brazil, an ex-service man, who
has been receiving treatment in Den
yer, returned to Glenwood last week.
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

Mrs. A. V. Hurd left Monday for
her son, G. G. Nottingham of this city.
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

T. j. Rice of Denver has accepted a
position as night chef at the Pullman
cafe, and began work this week.
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

Mrs. Lydia Gill will arrive tomorrow
from Wheatland, Wyoming to make a
visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
John Buckmaster.
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

o o o o o o 900 5000 o o
The Glenwood post., 1923-12-20

Misses Dolores and Lillian Raymond,
who are attending high school here,
will leave Saturday for their home in
Aspen to spend the holidays.