davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1924-10-23

One of the best system of water
works In the state has just been
completed at Dana. The water is
for several miles In a pipe
from a never-failing spring on Elk
and of course is of an ex-
cellent quality.
, 1924-10-23

n OF Cosgrove Bros. who have
a fine sheep ranch east of town on
the Platte returned from a visit east
the latter part of last week. A lady
accompanied him which naturally
leads one to believe that the boys
have got tried of bachelor life. 1t
is possible. however, that the lady
might be a sister.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
Nature EmboEn,s Bodies

Nature can sometimes do as GOOD
a job In mummifcation as the expert
embalmers OF Tut-Aakh- Amen's day
Not long ago the body Of an ancient
warrior was exhumed from a Gree'
temple where he had been buried 1900
years ago without any especial effort
having been made toward preservin"
his body. It was SO well preserved
that the wounds which killed hin,
were plainly visible. Within. the last
few months a perfectly preserved
body, buried 221 years ago. was ex-
humed in Germany. and many such in
stances have been noted. The ex-
planattoH is not known but seems to
be connected with the cause Of death,
the bodies Of persons dying from bac-
terial Infection being apparently more
prone to decay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
TE- -PvGNEs ON
LLCREAsE UNDER
SOVIET REGIME

Russia has only 10000 telephones
to serve a population Of 131,000,000
people, according to the latest figures
available. In other words, there is
one telephone for every 1,169 people
in the Soviet Republic, as against one
telephone for every eight people in
the United States at the same date.
The Russian government telephone
system showed an actual net decrease
during Q single recent year of about
$4,000 telephones, and the mileage of
telephone wire IN service also dropped
substantially.
During 1929 the population Of
Petregrad increased from ABOUT 700.-
900 to ever 100000; but the NUM-
Der Of telephones in operation in that
city decreased in the same period
from about 10000 to $500. Even in
Moscow, the capital and center of
Soviet activity, the number of tele-
phones fell during 1922 from over
$4,000 to about $4,000, although the
population grew in the same period
from 1,O2S,21S to 1,511,O25.
At last accounts, there were more
telephones in the City of Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, which has a population
of less than 100000, than there were
in the whole vast Republic of Russia
and Siberia, With over 1sl,eGO,9se in
habitants,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
BELL SYSTEM
EXTENDS ITS AERIAL
CABLE FACILITIES

The rapidly increasing number OF
long distance telephone messages
transmitted daily is taxing the ca
pacity of the existing open wire lines
and Ia making necessary the extern
sion Of the aerial cable system of the
Bell System, according to statement
from the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Co. These toll cables are
means of eliminating the Interrupt
ton of service due to sleet and wind
storms and, in addition, they have
proved an economical method Of pro
viding large number of circuits.
In cases where aerial toll cable has
already been placed, it would be i'm
practicable to provide an equivalent
number of circuits in open wire con
struction. To provide this number
Of circuits in open wire construction
would require forty-eight crossarms
which, if installed according to stand
ard practices, would require. six or
eight separate pole lines carrying re-
spectively eight or six crossarms each.
The majority Of the cables already
placed ARE of maximum size equiva-
lent to about 800 pairs of 1s-gauge
conductors. but since they usually con-
tain some pairs of larger gauge and
some pairs for use as four wire cir
cults, each cable might be estimated
as equivalent to about 240 open wire
circuits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
PROBABLY HIS PARTY-LINE
TELEPHONE NUMBER WAS KS

Major F. W Childs, Of Rrattle-
bore, VI, has q dog, q Scotch Collie
by the name Of Aaddfe that not
only II an expert mail carrier, but
also answers the telephone,
During the summer" says the
Major, ''it is a frequent occurrence
for me to call my home on the tele-
phone from my Brattleboro ONCE,
asking to have the receiver put to
Ladies' ear and order the dog TO
come to me at once. No sooner
would the dog hear the voice than
he would streak from the house
through the fields and across esSna
try seven miles to Rr rattI NAa
in a miraccq GU shert time :
selaIeRias at my ONCE deer would
ANNOUNCE his arrival"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
RATS AND MICE
DEADLY FOES OF
TIE TELEPHONE
PLAYFUL PUPPIES AND lNQUlSI-
TIVE BABIES ARE ALSO FIRE.
oUENT CAUSES OF TROUBLE

For mice and rats telephone re
oairmen have a particular aversion
Not only are they the cause Of q
large proportion Gf the cases requir
,ng expert attention, but they are apt
Q be the most dii.icult for the "trou.
,'le-shooters" to haldls.
Usually the work OF the rodeats il
hidden. be h-a:i layer OF plaster or Is
;ove-ed with heavy tile, with the re
ut that it is li:EeAlt y trACe. Thes
lave eTsa besa ku0wa 70 gnaw
through the lead sheath Of the cable
which passes through perforations in
solid brick walls. In so doing the
battery liae would be momentarily
grounded-just long enough to blow
out fuse.
But mice and rats are not the only
creatures who play havoc with tele-
phone wire insulation. For example
there is mans best friend, the dog
Playful puppies are sometimes detri-
mental to telephone service, pulling
telephones off tables and playing with
them. In such cases the receiver usu.
ally falls from the hook and the line
is then out of commission for the time
being. Babies also are often the In
nocent cause Of telephone trouble
when they play with the cords and put
them in their mouths.
Often times small fire can cripple
telephone service for as many as
three or four hundred subscribers by
destroying the circuits which pas
through one cable.
If, there is, anyone who is looking
for trouble, it's the telephone repair:
man, and if there's anyone whe Anas
what he's after, it's the repairman
als9. The sooner he finds trouble. the
better be is satisfied.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16

Ofont.-aes the wire chief, seate
It his desk in the terminal room o
le cea,l.l uA-ce. where he and hi
1sist;.. are c. 3,antly busy wit
Tugs, lar..1i, me- and testing az
s.r;..u- = 4. aoces, is able to detec
rouble and lie it attended to beforl
he s;,bsc. 4D4: IS even aware that any
hing is wrong.
1t is The, duty OF the wire chief to
ieep himself il for:,ied as to what is
lappoa. to the wires coming into
Ind l. ding orr of the exchange, and
It is on the .3for:a..tion he gets that
repairs are made md lines are KEEP
in proper shape. Routine tests Of the
equtament are made at frequent in
arva1s
If you think your complaints go into
he waste paper basket, you should
'Tatch a wire chief and his men at
work. The system is too complicated,
Ind he consequences might be too far
reaching, to allow even the most trivial
complaint to be ignored.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

Is rs oiten caused by an lnAamed condition
III .ne meveus lining Of the Eustachian
IQbe, Whaa this tube Is inlamed YOU
nave Q ramhling sound or imperfect
hearlAg Unless the Inflammation can
os redaeed. your hearing may be de-
FALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
oo what we claim for it-rid your system
OF Catarrh or Deafness caused bv
.Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDTCINn
mas been successful in the treatment 81
Sold BY all druggists.
:. ,. cneney q Cps TeAtaas O.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16

viii Be Weaker, Owing to
Mechanical Aids.

The last 500 years record gradual
change In man. Els physical powers
have become weaker, his senses are
less keen, his teeth are worse, and he
would be unable to stand for any
length Of time the hardships Of his
fOrbears.
This weakening process viii not stop
.oday. Therefore, In considering the av-
erage man Of 500 years hence we must
obviously expect him to be far weak
or creature than he Is today. owing
to the Use Of many artificial aids.
We cannot expect any striking phys
ical changes in the man Of 2423, writes
Prof. A. M. Low. for 1t takes thou
sands Of years to alter our structure.
but he will In all probability seek to
improve his body by grating and cleo
trical treatment and by permanently
fixed mechanical appliances, such as
sight correctors--a great improvement
on the present clumsy glasses.
n He will dress In sensible and COM
Portable one-pfece clothing in place Of
the absurd conglomeration Of clothes
worn at present and, owing to the In
crease in badness, will wear hat of
some description practically all the
time.
Just as our modern meals are of less
importance to US than the spreads" OF
olden times, so will the future man pay
even less attention to food; one meal a
day will possibly suffice. assisted, II
necessary, by "snacks" In concentrated
form, and compared with today his
standards Of living will be extremely
luxurious.
His lower limbs will become afro
phied from disuse, for his methods OF
travel on moving sidewalks and COM
municating : by wireless will render
any strenuous travel unnecessary.
His educational standard will be
very high without any exception
thought win be an infinitely quicker
process, and all amusements will be of
an intellectual variety. Games Of brute
strength will die out, boxing will be
regarded much as we regard the
brutal prize fights Of bygone days, and
in every way 1t will be an age OF
brains and not Drawn!
He will treat women in what we
should regard az q most casual man
ner. He. will think nothing Of stop
ping one; for a light for his pipe. BY
2423 women will have educated and
advanced themselves more rapidly than
4 at present seems possible. and will
thus be In a position to compete with
man in every way. However, as he
viii scientifically understand "love,'
he will treat 1t with far greater re-
spect.
His life will be, relatively speaking
FAR more complex than ours, and by
2423 the study Of wave motion will
have led to the habitual use Of wireless
sight. and many other developments OF
that period.
The. mental transference of thought
at present claimed by many tricksters
but not scientific fact--will be thor.
oughly understood. and that point
alone will increase efficiency and
speed up his mode Of life generally. He
will most certainly use shorter pho
netic system Of ing.-London Elk
press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
Hare and Hair

A newly married man bought q Fab
bit and asked his wife to make rab
bit pie for his supper. He returned
home In the evening expecting to fine
q good meal awaiting him. but, instead
be found his vita in tears.
"WelI!" he exclaimed. whats the
matter. dear?"
"Your supper isn't ready, darling
replied his wife. between sobs. eve
been all the afternoon trying to pull
the hairs out Of that rabbit"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
Appropriate

The occasion was society wedding.
Miss ---- was being married to Lord
-. Something went wrong and the
bride had to wait ten minutes far tbe
hFiaesrOpm's arrival.
When he did turn UP the anthem,
chosen BY the bride, was suRg: n wait
cd for the Lord"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
- - -
CHINESE GIRL OPERATORS

Girls have recently been chosen for
switchboard service in China, taking
the place Of the male operators, Thls
duplicates American telephone His:
terry, fer in the pioneer telephone days
In this country, boys and men were
employed exclusively as operators
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
Wanted to Be Exact

He was a very keen young business
man. He had written on a square Of
paper to be stuck outside his office
door. "Out to lunch. Back IN half an
hour"
An afterthought struck him. He
added the words, Been out rs minutes
already"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
He Didn't Knotv IL!

Il suppose" said the master to q
boy who was joining the English hit
erature class. you dent knew much
about Tennysen's vorkRF.
mo, sir" answered the had, Il can't
say do. though know most Of the
factories h the tewn."-Boys' Life
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
CONSTANTLY ON GUARD

THE Watch Dogs Of the System" is
the title often given to the wire chiefs
OF the Bell Telephone System, for ii
Is the duty of the wire chief to detect
trouble and see that all repairs are
made, while at the same time the sys-
tenn keeps on working as usual.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
WORTH MeNRE IN THE
HOME

A bottle of ehamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhaea Remedy for Inn
mediate use for sudden and gripping
pains and cramps, always alarming,
especially when accompanied with
black nausea and weakening diar-
rhoea. Gives instant warmth, COM
fort and ease from pain. Good for
children and grown-ups.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
THE NAsfER is THE gHTFER
WAY

Dea't poison yourself with calomel
every Saturday night. but set a
package Of Chamberlain's Tablets.
Take one or two on going to bed, and
the morning will find you feeling
good. Gentle and persuasive, they
never grippe nor sicken. Only Is
cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
The people who have toe. much to
say always suseeed In sayias II,

Success GENES to the nam who can
Ntilise his mistakes as q by product Of
experience.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16
Do You Like
Good Reading

: In small installments Here
are some of the titles:
Preparation for Lies greatest
business.
The Universe and My Brother.
The More Excellent Way.
These and II other PennsbUry
leaflets may be had for the ask
ing, to read and give away.
They are small, well printed on
good paper, well written.
WIN. b. HARVEY, Secretary,
304 Arch Street
PHILADELPHIA :: PA.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16

The greatest pleasure some people
seem to have In GO keep other people
from having any.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16

The laberer is worthy Of hts hire.
IN fact ne geAeTally thiAks he
werthN OF q higher hire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-16


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-18
GOVERNORS RACE
 WARM INV TEXAS
Mrs. Ferguson Opposes Robert
 son In Run-Off

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17.-DemO. cratic candidates in the run-off pri- mary have turned the last post and tomorrow enter the home stretch which ends Saturday, August 23, in the pri. mary which will determine who is the final choice of the party for each of- flee for which there was no selection made at the July 20 primary.
 The most intensive campaigning has been that of Mrs Miriam Ferguson and Felix Robertson for governor. Mrs. Ferguson has appeared on the platform in various parts of the state but has spoken briefly. Her husband, James B. Ferguson, has made the principal addresses for her and will continue un. til the end of the campaign. He has pleaded for support for his wife So that his name may be vindicated from the stain of the judgment of impeach. ment pronounced on him when he was governor and which specifically declar. ed he never should hold a public state office. Nomination of Mrs. Ferguson. he declares, will vindicate his name As the campaign has progressed he has urged all democrats to be sure and vote Saturday, declaring that the Ku Klllx Klan is a vital issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-18
France ToEUacuate
 TwoGern1an Tow1s
 ToShow Good F aith
Paris Decides To Accept Terms Of London Conference And Try Out More Lenient Policy Toward Berlin-Attention Now Shifts To Germany's Action on Dawes Plan

PARIS, Aug. 17.-French opinion has made up it's mind to accept the decisions of the London conference and orders have been issued already for the evacuation of two German towns.
 As the decisions taken at London appear necessary for the enforcement of the Dawes plan, the French are willing to experiment on new policy toward Germany, although they do not believe it will have any appreciable effect. That is the substance of Frances reaction toward the protocols which were approved in London Sat urday.
 It was officially announced Sunday that the French and Belgians had or dered their troops to withdraw from Offenburg and Appenweier, two Ger man towns which were occupied Jam uary 4, 1923, because the Germans suppressed the international trains be- tween Paris and Warsaw and Paris and Prague. These trains are now run ming.
 The announcement that the evacua- tion would start Monday was received here as a matter of no great conse- quence. It did not stir the French peo- pie, who generally are anxious to know what influence the evacuation of the Ruhr will have on the cost of living whether it means more expensive coal this winter and higher-priced < food stuffs.
 To Attract HerriOt
 The opposition is preparing to at- tack Premier Herriot, claiming that he practically has agreed to the 'can-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-18
STATE CAMP PAIGN
 IN MISSISSIPPI
 VIRTUALLY ENDS
Extremely Light Vote Is
 Expected In Tuesdays Primary
(By Associated Press.)

JACKSON, Miss, Aug. 17,-Missis- siippis political campaign for the nom ination by the democrats in Tuesdays primary of one United States senator. four representa- tives, one supreme court judge and five members Of the state highway commission virtually has been brought to { close
 Soua of fhe eanaf dstes haxe engaee-
 lef fbr 8ndax. 447tH tlle ex- cepEi0ii Of fhe feW oceaeions on which Senator Pak HaEfisOn made public ap' pearanccs attendance of crowds at the political rallies have been meager and indioA tions were that the apathy that has prevailed throughout the campaign will continue until the day of the elec- tion. :
 Light Vote Expected
 At the headquafters of the two sena- torial candidates, Pat Harrison and ex- Governor Earl Brewer, the opinion has been expressed that the total vote will not exceed 90 per cent of the reg istration and it may fall below that figure.
 Representatives John D. Rankin in the first district William G. Lowery, 70 the fourth, and F. Webber Wilson, in the sixth district, will have no oppOsi- tion, F
 Tn the third district where Represen- tatives William Humphreys is complet- ing the term of his father, the late Benjamin G. Humphreys, State Rep resentative Harry Hulen of Washing ton county and State Senators W. NJ TVhiftfnRfon of T,aftora rnY1ntv and Walton Shields of Washington county are contesting for the office, Mir, Humphreys not being candidate.
 LOper Opposes Collins
 In the fifth district Floyd Loper, former United States marshal. is seek. ing the nomination against Represen- tative Ross Collins. In the seventh Representative Percy Quinn had two opponents, E. H. RatIiff of Natchez and Af. S. McNeil of Forrest county
 In the eighth Representative J. W. Collier is opposed by State Senator J. C. Teller of Yazoo City and Jack Greaves, mayor of Canton.
 The fight for the seat on the su. preine court benek occupied by Judge E c. Sykes, who voluntarily retiree at the expiration of his term, is be. tween Chancellor J. e. McGowen oi | Water Valley and Judge c. F. Long oi TupelO, a member of the circuit court
 The contest for five memberships on 1 the state highway commission have at. | tracted almost no attention whatever and indications are that present occup- | ants will, in nearly all instances, bG reelected. The places are purely hon. orary, no salaries being attached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-18
NEGRO ATTACKERS
 OF WOMAN CAUGHT
Attempted HOldup After Crime
 Failed

ATLANTA, Aug. 1.-Two negroes, who attacked a white woman about II o'clock Saturday night near Constitu- tion, Ga, were captured shortly before daybreak this morning near the scene of the crime, and lodged in the Fulton county jail.
 The negroes, who gave the names of Howard Hinton and Sam Tremble, ad- mitted their guilt, according to Sheriff McCurdy of DeKalb county. Officers of three counties-DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton-joined in the hunt for the two men.
 The negroes held up an automobile after the crime, relieved the motorist of all cash and were preparing to dis possess him of his automobile, when the headlights of another car came into view, the negroes abandoning the at tempt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-18
ONLY GOLD BRICKS
 SEEN FOR FARMER
La Toilette Discounts Advance
 In Farm Prices

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 1e.-Brand- ing the recent advances in farm prices as gold bricks" highly polished by the special interest government for the farmer in exchange for his vote," Sena- tor Robert M. La Toilette in signed article in his magazine here today, de- clared the farmers "are the not sole, or even the principal beneficiaries of the advances"
 'tAIl the propagandists for big busi= ness may be gullible enough to believe that the farmer is actually wallOwing in luxury as a result of the temporary advance in farm prices" he said, but the bitter experiences of recent years have taught the American farmer something. He has the measure of politicals who are friends of the farm CT before election and tools of mon opOly while in office.
 He knows that freight rates are to- day so burdensome and excessive that in many sections crops cannot be trans ported to market without loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-18
TO SPEAK AT NOTIFICATION
 TUESDAY NIGHT
Lincoln, Nebraska Pre- pares For Greatest Gel
 ebratiOn In History

LINCOLN. Neb., Aug. 17.-Prepara- tions for this city's greatest celebration the formal exercises tomorrow night, attending the notification of Governor Bryan of his nomination for the vice presidency by the democratic national convention-were completed tonight, as the state capital assumed holiday ap- pearance. The usual Sunday-quiet was disturbed only by the arrival of national committeeman, members of the notifica. ton committee and visitors from various parts of the middle west. N
 Governor and Mrs. Bryan spent a quiet day, attending the First Baptist church, of which Mrs. Bryan is mem Der. Tonight he expected Senator liar rison, of Mississippi, who will make the notification address, as a house guest. Another guest at the executive mansion will be Clem L. Shaver, chair man of the democratic national com mittee, who will arrive here tomorrow for conference with the nominee re- garding the latter's campaign itinerary, now only in a tentative form.
 The ceremonies will be held at the University of Nebraska Memorial stadi- uIn, DeBlHntnB aC CLOCK, central standard time. Arrangements have been made to radiocast the speeches.
 The program will start at 6 o'clock with serenade of the governors home family, their guests of honor and their visitors by the Nebraska state band.
 At s o'clock p. m. Chairman, Shaver is scheduled to take charge of the pro- gram proper.
 B. G. Smith, of Clarksburg, w. Va, personal representative of John w. Davis, the presidential nominee, was one of the early arrivals today. Hun dreds of reservations have been made for other visitors tomorrow.
 William J. Bryan is scheduled to ar- rive early tomorrow from Salem, H., the old home of the Bryan family and will visit at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thomas S. Allen, wife of the chairman of the Nebraska democratic state com mitteeman. Former Governor Sanders, of Louisiana, will arrive here late to- night