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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Reinforced Concrete Post Brace.

wire fence, which, to give the best
service should be stretched very tight,
comes upon these end and corner posts.
If these posts are made large enough
and are deeply set into firm soil, 1t
may not be necessary to brace them,
but should a brace be necessary a
good way of providing it is shown in
the illustration.
A concrete bar five inches square,
reinforced with steel rods is cast, in
length great enough to reach dag
onally from the base of the last line
post to a point near the top Of the
corner post, where it fits into a notch
provided for it. The strain which
comes on the corner post is then trans
mitted to the base of the line post
which Is in turn supported by the
earth so that it will not break off.
Some wires extending from the top Of
the line post to the base of the corner
post and twisted up tightly serve the
double purpose Of further supporting
the line post and of preventing the
brace bar from being dislodged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08

The day of the elaborate table set
ting is passing. For decorative effect
the hostess who knows keeps her table
low and simple and makes of her fruit
or flower centerpiece beautiful
painting. The final touch that most
often adds to the table the charm and
the atmosphere of hospitality and good
taste is q bow or decoration Of beauti-
full ribbon. Ribbon adapts itself to
30 many uses that the person with
clever fingers can have the decoration
of her table absolutely individual and
at the same time in the best of TASTE
No garment seems in the mode I'M
less 1t has at least ribbon touch.
Even the shirtwaist must have its bow
of ribbon and in many cases the mono
gram so popular on blouses this sea-
son is embroidered in narrow ribbon
or embroidered with silk or wool on
wide ribbon, then stitched to the
bio, sc.
III no way does the culture and finer
Instincts of a hostess show quicker
than by the appearance of the dining
table. The Wilderness of the linen, the
brightness of the glass, the STIFFNESS
of the china the lay of the silver. and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08

blue. green's, light browns. yellow of
dullish tone. reds, brique, rouille, as
well as black and white Embroideries.
especially wool embrolderies, adorn
many frocks made of plain-colored fab
RIGS. .,..s. s..l .,
Another means of introducing a
touch of color to dresses of this sort
is by means of jabots, frills and cuffs
Of bright-colored silks. A navy blue
frock, for instance. may be open
to the waistlinc to show brilliant red
frilled jabot on the crepe de chine
blouse Worn underneath it. The red
cuffs of the underwaist also appear
with plated frills about the hand,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Difficulties in Getting
Good Start of Alfalfa

There are a few difficulties In the
way Of getting good start of alfalfa
In the spring, and when these are
guarded against it is easier than to get
red clover started. 1t is of but little
use to seed alfalfa on land which is
sour in both surface and subsoil, and
even then it is risky until limestone
has been applied. Alfalfa can secure
the same food from humus as from
limestone, but 1t can get it from the
humus only as the humus decays, and
during the dry part Of the summer the
humus may cease to decay sufficiently
to supply enough food, and the alfalfa
perishes. If plenty Of limestone is
present the alfalfa may secure the
same kind Of food even when the hui
mus does not decompose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Durum Wheats Are
Spring Varieties
Differ in Adaptation and
Yielding Ability and Re
sistance to Drought.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.)
There are twelve varieties Of durum
wheat commercially grown in the
United States. They differ In their
adaptation and yielding ability, resist
ance to drought and rust, and in the
quality Of their grain, as well as in
their appearance. They are all de-
scribed by j. Allen Clark and John II.
Martin of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture in Farmers Bull
letln 1904. 1.-THE Durum Wheat" Just
published.
The durum wheats are all spring va
rieties with thick, compact heads, long
stir boards and large hard kernels.
They are grown principally In the
northern Great Plains area, where they
are best adapted because of their re-
sistance to drought and rust, which en-
ables them to outyield other spring
wheats. During the past ten years the
center Of the durum acreage has
moved northward and westward.
Used for Granular Flour.
Most Of the durum varieties have
white (amber) kernels, and the grain
Is used chiefly for the manufacture of
granular flour called semolina, from
which macaroni, spaghetti and other
alimentary pastes are made. There
usually has been an active foreign de-
mand for this wheat, but the flour
mills In this country were not equipped
for satisfactorily grinding these wheats
product on the domestic market. More
recently, however, large mills have
been constructed for grinding durum
wheat exclusively. A considerable
trade in semolina and durum flour has
developed, and finally a large maca-
roni industry has been established.
The industry now uses annually more
than 20,O00,OO0 bushels of durum, or
nearly half the average annual pro-
duction in recent years.
kubanka 10 High Yielding.
Kubanka is the variety best adapt
ed for all the varying conditions in
the sections producing durum wheat.
1t is high-yielding wheat, consider
ably resistant to rust, of good milling
quality, and best adapted for making
both macaroni and bread.
Acme and Monad are two similar
durum varieties which are very re-
siStant to stem rust. Acme is the high
est yielding durum variety in most Of
South Dakota, and Monad the best
yielding variety in North Dakota. Both
produce macaroni Of grayish color,
considered by manufacturers less sal
able than that made from Kubanka
wheat. Mindum is the most produc-
tive variety in Minnesota.
The distinguishing characteristic
and the adaptation Of the twelve diff
ferent varieties, are discussed in the
bulletin, which may be had free of
charge from the United States De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
d. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Failures in Securing a
Good Stand of Alfalfa

When you fail to secure stand of
alfalfa, it's best to look for the cause
of failure before wasting any more
seed. Here are the principal reasons
for failure in securing stand of al
falfa: (D Sour land, (2) poorly
prepared seed bed, (3) improper seed
ing, (4) poor seed. The quicker a
farmer recognizes the factors which
cause failure, the quicker he can cor
rect them and make alfalfa a profitable
crop on his farm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
An English Feature in
Chic Morning Suits

Berthas of lace and of white organ
die are a feature Of many afternoon
dresses. The berthas usually go all
the way around the shoulders and
reach to the elbows like capes. Some
of them go about the arms to form
sleeves as well as cape. These do
not cover the front Of the Dress
In carrying out the three-piece idea
there are numherless models in morn
ing and afternoon dresses in this STYLE
The morning costumes are in simple
tailored effect, with jackets. while the
afternoon costumes are more elabo-
rate, with capelike wraps. In the
three-piece effect for morning an Eng
fish note sometimes Is sounded. as
many Of the jackets are in modified
Norfolk style; that is to say, with
plaits in groups or singles caught in
with belt slightly below the normal
waistline.
The afternoon three-piece suits are
of much more dressy character.
being entirely in the so-called fancy
tailored styles if in cloth, and when
in silk crepes they are decidedly elab-
crate feminine-looking affairs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
SilEnouettes Are
of Varied Types
Straight Lines as Well as
More Frivolous Modes
Are i'm Evidence.

The silhouettes represented In the
new frocks this spring are varied.
While morning frocks keep practically
to straight lines, afternoon dresses are
more frivolous, observes fashion au-
thority in the New York Tribune.
This does not mean that In the after
noon dress the straight silhouette Is
not in evidence, for it is largely used
In spite of the fact that it has many
rivals. There Is the 1880 silhouette
with it's hustle, which is frequently
seen, and the diamond-shaped silhou-
cite with ruffles about the hips, this
being somewhat of a favorite, espe-
cially in printed crepe models. Then
there is the bell-shaped silhouette,
straight of waist and circular of
skirt, along with the hour-glass silhou-
cite appearing in robes de style for
garden parties and like picturesque oc-
casions. Then, too, the Egyptian sill
houette has evolved from evening
dresses into more sober use for aft
ernoon' gowns. 1t is characterized by
its skirt drapery drawn upward at the
front, leaving the back somewhat
.lOse-ftting.
Printed materials are much in evil
1ence for both morning frocks and
afternoon gowns, and trimmings of
prints or printed handkerchiefs, al
though not new, are seen everywhere.
Wool dresses for morning wear often
aave accompanying underblouses,
which are revealed at the neck and
protrude at the bottom of the sleeves.
Often these blouses are of printed
silks. adding color to the costume.
Frequently they are Of crisp, white or
candle, thus giving the lingerie touch
reminiscent Of the Renaissance period.
when women were so proud of wear
ing undertaking that they insisted
On their chemises showing through
their lacings and over their necklines.
Dresses developed from plain ma
terials show the seasons coors-navy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Cocklebur Serious Weed
Pest in Many Sections

In certain sections the cocklebur is
a serious weed pest. It's competition
with cultivated crops and its objection
able burs make the cocklebur very I'M
desirable. 1t Is comparatively easy
to eradicate If proper attention Is
given to its control. Although an an
nual plant, field infested with the
cockleburs must be watched for two
or three years If the burs are to be
killed out, due to the fact that nor
mally only one Of the two seeds in
each bur will sprout the first season,
the other holding over until the Sec
ond season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Hasten Rate Of Growth
and Maturity of Chicks

The rate Of growth and development
of chicks can be influenced quite ma
terially by altering their ration. The
high-protein feeds, such as meat, tank
age and milk, tend to hasten growth
and maturity. Accordingly, if pullets
are Matched so early that there is dan
ger of their beginning to lay before
the melting season passes. the feeds
mentioned should be removed from the
ration as soon as the chicks reach full
growth. On the other hand, free
use Of these feeds will help to over
come the handicap of late Matching.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Thinning Plants Is
Hard Task for Many

Only a hardened professional or an
amateur gardener calloused by long
years of experience will thin his plants
properly without some hesitation. The
pulling up of so many seedlings seems
wasteful, but usually from one packet
of seeds many more plants than are
needed are raised, and few properly
spaced so that they may develop to
their full capacity in the long run will
give far better returns than three or
four times their number too thickly
planted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
New and Effective Way
to Protect Cucumbers

A new and effective method of con-
trolling the striped cucumber beetles
is recommended by the entomology sec
ton of the Iowa experiment station.
This method consists of busting the
young cucumber plants with material
made Of one part Of calcium arsenate
and twenty parts Of gypsum. Plants
should be kept thoroughly protected by
frequent applications Of this dust. This
method has been found more effective
than the old method of spraying the
vines with lead arsenate. The calcium
arsenate acts as poison and the gyp-
sum stimulates plant growth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Lessen Fence Bills Vas
With Concrete Posts
Practically Permanent if
Properly Made and Set.

The use of concrete fence posts Is
one way Of cutting down the tremen-
dous bill which the American farmer
has to pay for fences. Some authori-
ties estimate that approximately one
billion fence posts are used each year
in the United States and that their to-
tai value is in the neighborhood of
$250.0OO.
Concrete fence posts when properly
made and set are practically perma
nent, but great deal Of the durability
Of the fence as whole is dependent
upon the strength Of the end posts and
corner posts. The main strain of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
A Fable.

mime" (wrote the film publicity
agent to his love) sis flaming super
passion, the real tender world-shak-
ing stuff that gets you by the heart
strings, raw elemental throbs that grip
and clasp and culver and clutch. You
have never before conceived that such
a colossal super-love could be featured
throughout all the ages"
And she wrote back sadly, "You are
getting tired Of life. / miss the lyrical
ecstasy Of your earlier letters. Why
do you write so formally, so coldly?
1 no longer stir you. Good-by."-Lon-
don Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
RahY,s Dainty Bib.

Bibs for the infant of sheer linen or
soft silk are more beautiful than ever.
The hibs tie at the back of the baby's
neck with a piece of ribbon that Is
run through a buttonhole at the neck
ends. A piece of embroidery or the
linen buttonhole stitched at proper in
teryals forms the bottom of the bib
and runs well back under the arms.
Ribbon is run through ties in the back
and holds the bib in place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Know Little Of Domestic Animals.

st. Louis, Mo-, being one of the CEN
tiers of the live stock industry. was
naturally astonished when some one
suggested that sheep, a cow and a
pig be placed in the municipal zoo
so that school children might know
what the animals look like. Later a
census Of sixth-grade pupils disclosed
that 40 per cent had never seen a
sheep, that II per cent had never seen
a pig, and that II per cent knew what
COW looks like only from pictures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Dwarf Essex Rape Best
All-Round Forage Crop

Dwarf Essex rape is one of the best
all-round crops to grow for hog forage
TO take the place of or supplement the
more permanent crops like clover and
alfalfa. 1t is good for calves, cattle
and horses but particularly adapted to
hogs and sheep. 1t is a good emer-
gency crop Which can be sown as early
as the ground can be worked or may
be put in any time up to the last of
July.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Thrash Soy Beans With
Common Grain Separator

Soy beans may best be threshed
with the grain separator, according to
the farm crops authorities of the Iowa
experiment station. The grain separa-
tor does just as satisfactory work as
a regular bean huller when a few
CHANGES have been made to reduce the
speed Of the cylinder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Dairy Cows Profitable
When Given Proper Feed

Dairy cows are not profitable unless
fed properly. Ensilage and alfalfa hay
are the best COW feeds. The canes,
kafirs, darso, feterita and corn are
good row crops for the silo. If alfalfa
cannot be grown, COW peas, soy beans
or peanuts are leguminous crops to
plant for dairv COW feeds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08

the artistic touch of the entire ensem-
BILE stamps the hostess.
A piece Of soft ribbon placed be-
tween the stocking and the metal fas-
tener of lady's garter, which will
hold the ribbon in place when it is
fastened, will do much to prolong the
rifeSof the silk stocking, as it prevents
runs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
Kale in Sight.

What is he accused OFF,"
Trimming the government out Of
S4,00O,O00."
''Did he really do it?"
swell, his lawyer is wearing a very
oily smile&-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal. y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
capes for Summer.

Some Of the early summer capes are
bound prettily in silk ribbons. Others
have panels faced with exQuisitely
combined ribbons
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08
F00T-EASE
FOR THE Feet

Sprinkle one or two Aliens Foot-Ease pow
ders in the Foot-Bath and soak and rub the
feet. 1t takes the sting out of Corns and
Bunions and Smarting, Aching feet Then for
lasting comfort, shake Aliens Foot.Ease into
your shoes. 1t takes the friction from the
shoe, rests the feet and makes walking de-
light Always use it for dancing parties and
to break in new shoes Over One Million
Five Hundred Thousand pounds of Powder for
the Feet were used by our Army and Navy
during the war. Trial package and a Foot
Ease Walking Doll sent post Free. Address
Aliens Foot-Ease, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-06-08

80 Lace or Malines.
Black lace or black malines is used
to soften the rather hard line about
the smart black turbans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
BUFFALO BILL" AT
OPERA HOUSE

The bullying strong man of a GER
tam small town recently got the
shock Of his life. Art Accord, star of
the Universal chapter-play, IN the
Days of Buffalo Bill" was location.
Congregated on the outskirts of the
set.were all the twelve members of
the town.
Huh, these motion picture fellows
can't really fight" said the strong
man sarcastically as he watched
Accord from the corner Of his eye.
you got to show me one of these
here western actors that could lick
me" The chest swelled out conceit-
eddy and the trousers were hitched
up, as the small town idol started
away.
Just a minute, young fellow
said Accord as he reached the mans
side, would you really like to see
a western screen actor that could
lick you?"
Accord furnished the gloves. The
crowd gathered around expectantly.
Five minutes later the eleven other
citizens assisted their prize Strong
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

new Harold Lloyd comedy, .sDr.
Jack" released by the Pathe, which
will be shown at his theater Friday
ana saturday Here IS the poem:
SOME DOCTOR!
If you're sick Of this life
With its toll and its strife,
Remember that joy vii leone back;
Just watch for the day
When the papers will say:
He's arrived here at last-DR
JACK.
There are doctors in town,
Yes, and some of renown,
And others that you class as quack;
But the one full Of pep,
Is the one you should see-Dr.
JACK.
If you walk with crutch
And it hurts very much,
TO hike to the corner and back,
You'll laugh and you'll roar
As soon as you see-DR. JACK.
Ii your boy, as rule,
Wants to stay home from school,
And you think he deserves a good
Whack,
Just take it from me,
You will learn when you see
Row he's cured by our friend-DR.
JACK.
HE s@
You'll laugh till you cry,
And you'll wonder why
That some folks a smile never crack,
If you know such a man,
1t would be good plan
To tell him to see-DR. JACK.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
Pc rs ON al i

Mrs. Charles Burke and children.
Mrs. j. w. Heath and Mrs Walter
RyIander, motored TO Dawson +odsv
to spend the day with relatives. mai
ing the trip in Mrs. Burke's car
Mrs Holm afo,7o,,... .,,,, ,;4.,.
daughter Sarah M ,,,' 5 I'm l,,r,.
have raf2rned 70 NJ VI =, IN Al u
W BagIey. Mrs ~" He MAE 20 cam [s, To- To-
attend the fnneraI If b. bs,, an -, "
mother Mrs carab Raolar anu
90 90 l'Si7''
Mrs 7 G Po5inso, ,r.- u,...,.
Holt NJ cbs'.I 1-,'''I "a ~ = 1aIlN
Cole Wes+brn1I- '[ ol, l,gIu anu WIS
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Wor+a, -l.' W ~ ( 20 A' tI( 'fon
4,,,o,,ia -'.'' ~ 'peii"lii2 wednesday II
Miss Ruth Carr, of BUcna Vista,
was among the out-of-town shoppers
III Amer.cus Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
F ORhER KAN HEAD
MUST STAND TRIAL
Texas Judge Refuses To Continue
Clarke Case-AEas Cap;as Is
sued For His Return

HOUSTON, March 15.-Federal
Judge Hutcheson today declined to
grant a continuance i'm the case of
Edward Young Clarke, Of Atlanta,
former imperial wizard of the hu
Klux Khan, charged with violating the
Mann act.
It is expected that an alias capiaz
will be issued al once for the arrest
of Clarke and his return to Hous-
ton '-..s go.
The Clarke case probably riIl go
on trial during the present term Of
court this spring.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

LOCAL THEATER MANAGER
COMpOSES POEM TO LLOYD

Very few people have suspected it
but Manager Emory Rylander of
the Rylander Theater in this city is
blossoming out as a poet of the first
water and has dedicated his first bit
Of verse to Harold Lloyd Manager
Bylander became inspired when he
viewed a private screening of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
S. s. CLASS TO. ENTERTAIN

The members Of HaroId Ahearn ;.
Sunday school class Of Lee Street
Methods cburch. viii entertain with
social Friday evening IN the san
day school rooms at z as c. clock.
An interesting program Of songs
readings, music and games have been
outlined by the entertainment com
mittee, and other features viii add
to the pleasure of the occasion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

man" down Main street.
It is thought his face will resume
its normal appearance.
The third chapter of "In the Days
Of Buffalo Rill' will be shown at the
Opera House Friday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
What's Going
On in the World


Continued from Page One)
Turks had got to accept, or therc'd
be war between them and the British,
to dead certainty.
But now that it's definitely known
the Turks aren't going to accept it,
everybody says carelessly, in effect:
"Oh, well, never mind, it'H all be
fixed up satisfactorily, anyway
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
CLASSIFIED ADS

WA%TED-Two or four furnished
rooms for light housekeeping.
Phone 262. 15-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

LOST-Pair tortoiseshan rim child's
glasses. Please return Standard
Dry Goods Co. 15-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

Ter, under a TUEng OF inc League
of Nations, and that the value Of
these deposits has been found to have
been greatly exaggerated-not worth
lighting about. in fact.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15
How come? you ask.

Well, they say -
Investigated the oil
Turkish province of Nd
British claimed as theil
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

oAsh your banker
broker Or local Bell
telephone busmcss
Office about tIlisstock
as an investment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs, A.
B, Woodward have returned from
RichIand, where they attended the
.aneral of their cousin, Alec Pom
Iar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

Mrs. Charles Burke and children,
Yrs. j. w. Heath and Mrs. Walter
Rylander, motored to Dawson today
o spend the day with relatives, max
ng the trip in Mrs. Burke's car.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-03-15

Or pTIfe to the Bell
Telephone Sccuri-
ties Company, Inc,
los Broadway, New
York. sous