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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
Parrot Log Esteemed

Aristotle spoke of parrots as did a
writer who lived century before him,
the latter describing bird that could
initiate sound and speak the Indian or
the Greek language. making it over two
thousand years that this member of
the feathered tribe has been known to
talk. Even If parrots had not been
able to speak they would have at
tracted attention because of their brill
liant plumaGe. They used to be Ia
,orite pets in Rome. where the great
ladies' kept them in cages of tortoise
shell and silver wire. AS the Romans
Of those days appreciated beautiful
fowls more thoroughly when served at
tublr (such as roast peacock garnished
with their own feathers), so did they
esteem the parrot as a choice delicacy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
knc0ESfQnt

The critic was talking about love.
'Good writer's" he said, never treat
love Is an immortal and divine thing
Poor writer's always do.
"Poor writer's go on about love RI
,liculously. They are like young Jack
Noskins.
~ like you, Mr.. Hoskins,' pretty
girl said to young Jack. But i like
Mr.. Hemingway, too. Mr.. Hemingway
she added with a simper, says he
thinks about me 1865 days III the
year.
"'Huh! He wants one day off every
four years. does her said Jack Hos
kins. Surely Miss Fe4herstonbaugh-
Ethel-surely you don't compare 9
lukewarm attachment like that to a
burning passion such as miner"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
TOMATO CROP SITUATION
IN MARYLAND

Under date of August 20, DR.. T.
B. Symons, Director of Extension,
University of Maryland, issues the
following statement:
Due to conflicting reports con-
corning the tomato acreage and pros
poets of the crop in the State at th1s
-ime by various parties, have been
requested to make survey of the
State and report the results for the
benefit of all concerned.
This statement and estimate is
based upon personal observations of
the county agents and the writer
who has recently visited the large
tomato growing regions Of the Stale.
1. 1t is believed that the total
yield of canning house tomatoes will
be approximately 500 of last years
crop.
2. While larger acreage plant
ed to tomatoes this year was early
indicated, adverse weather condi-
tions have reduced the yielding acre
age to about $4,000 acres, which is
about equivalent to that of 1922.
8. 1t is doubtful if there will be
greater than an average yield Of 27a
tons per acre, although some fields
would indicate yield of or tons.
4. The entire crop is at least two
weeks later than normal and this
may be very serious factor il we
should have an early fall.
5. Adverse weather conditions in
early spring and summer and the
disease, have changed the anticipated
favorable prospects to present esti-
mates.
6. There is undoubtedly larger
percentage Of this years planted
acreage contracted for by Gamers
than was the case in 1928, which will
reduce the open markat acreage.
z. The experience of growers this
year serves to further emphasize the
hazards surrounding the production
of this crop and the necessity of
practicing every precaution in the
selection of seed, production OF
plants and culture of the crop, to in
sure the best returns. Even under
the adverse weather conditions, some
growers who have carefully followed
the instructions of the State Exten-
sion Service, have some fine fields
with prospects of good yields.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05

POOLING THE HEss1AN FLY

Proper fertilizing of wheat is an in
valuable aid to control of the Hessian
fly. This statement is not an opinion
but fact, substantiated in one of the
oldest fertility experiments in the
country at the Ohio Experiment
Station. In the period from 1895 to
1919, there were seven years that were
bad Hessian fly years and is in which
the fly did very little damage. In the
IS years when the fly was not trouble
some, unfertilized wheat yielded 1877
bushels per acre, and fortified wheat
ran 28.1 bushels per acre. Fertilizer in
these years doubled the yield, which is
as much as any one could ask for.
Now let us turn to the years in this
period when the damage from Hessiar
fly was the greatest. In these years.
unfertilized wheat yielded only 81
bushels per acre, practically a to al
loss, not worth harvesting. Fertilized
wheat in these same years yielded AT
bushels per acre, not a large yield BIT
enough to avoid serious loss on the
crop. and over four times the yield O.
unfertilized wheat.
The explanation of these figures lies
in the increased resistance which ferti
lized wheat offers to ravages of insec
and disease pests. 1t is a. matter O.
common knowledge that wheat that has
been fortified comes through the win
ter with less winterkilling. In the
same way, fortified wheat is better
able to overcome attacks OF the Hessial
fly.
No one should be led to expect that
fertilizer alone can completely owe. :.
come this fly; a little strategy, combin-
ed with the use of fertilizer is neces-
sary. To fool the fly, it is only neces-
sary to understand the habits of the in
sect. In order to reproduce and cause
destruction, the adult fly must lay its
eggs on young wheat early in the fall
Apparently the wheat plant is the onl.
plant which suits the purpose of thu
fly. If the young wheat plants are not
available at the time when the fly i
ready to lay eggs, the eggs are not laid
and the fly dies, In the young wheat
plants, the eggs which are laid at the
base of the leaves soon develop into
larvae and 60 down into the base of the
young wheat plants and destroy them
The larave pass through the winter in
the ''flaxseed" stage, seriously damag
ing the growing wheat in the following
season. Fiaally, after the wheat is
harvested, the flies emerge from the
stubble, looking for young wheat Oh
which to lay eggs.
Pooling the tiessian fly consists O.
delaying seeding until the egg-layine
season of the fly is over. Delayed
seeding is hazardous from the stand
point of winterkilling. Good prepar
alton of the seed bed and plenty OF
available plant food in the soil over
come the disadvantages of late seed
ing, and the fly is avoided.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05

Even the things we get for nothing
sometimes cost us an effort
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN FOR
RECORD VOTE THIS
YEAR

A nationwide campaign has been
launched in the east and is expected to
spread over the country, having for its
object record vote at the polls in
November this year. OF course the
movement will have the support OF all
the candidates and their friends from
President to coroner, and there is no
doubt that news papers will give the
movement their support.
Year after year voters are inclined to
shirk their duty. They stay away from
the polls without reason or excuse.
In 1896 in the memorial Mckinley
Bryan campaign, 80 per cent of the
voters cast their ballots; in 1900 but q
per cent voted; in 1908 only 66 per cent
in 1912 it dropped to 81 per cent, and
four years ago less than so per cent OF
the voters went to the polls.
In the Harding Cox campaign four
years ago, according to the govern
ment census figures, only 26,674, III of
the 54,421, 1882 native and naturalized
citizens of voting age took part in the
election.
When it comes to local elections, the
slump is more pronounced and it is diff
ficult to get out a representative vote,
even when matters of unusual civic inn
portance are to be decided, such as
bond issues. The more important the
election, seemingly the less voters care
about it. In this respect electors are
growing more careless.
All agree that qualified voters should
participate in every election, but
only minority discharges its duty
and assumes its responsibility. News
papers and citizens need to unite in
the campaign now on to poll a full vote
at the November election.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
SAFEGUARDING AGAINST
SMALLPOX

Maryland is one of the States that
has had reason to be proud of it's
record so far as the control of small
pox is concerned But this has only
been accomplished by eternal vigil
ance and by the intelligent coopera-
ton of the people of the state.
For the last two years, all over the
country, there has been a fare up Of
the disease and in the states and
cities in which the vaccination laws
are not strictly enforced the out
breaks, have been especially. severe.
There have been more cases in the
counties of Maryland in the last
eight months, than since 1922.
Here are the figures for the last
three years: - 1922, Cases II,
Deaths O; 1923, Cases 25, Deaths 5 !;
1924 { to August 22nd,) Cases 90,
Deaths 0.
Announcement of a case of smallpox
in any part of the state, produces the
same sort of reaction in the Bureau
of Communicable Diseases of the
State Department of Health, that
the report of a fire does in a fire.
fighting station. The disease fighting
machinery, gets to work almost
automatically.
Z The local health officer does not
wait to write to the State Depart
ment of Health. He telephones nr
telegraphs his report, AS soon as
the news is received, somebody from
the bureau of Communicable Disea-
ses gets on the job. All who have
been in contact with the patient
those who live in the house, or who
have been working with him or her
or who have been associated in any
way-are rounded up and vaccinattd.
Since the beginning of January "s
the present year, 1920 points Of
smallpox vaccine have been sent out
from tho State Department of Health
70 doctors or health officers in the
counties, and that number of people
have been immunized against small
nov. That is the way the disease has
been kept down in this state.
The Maryland vaccination law re-
auires every child to be vaccinated
before it can oe enrolled in school
and the State Board of Education
cooperates with the State Board of
Health in seeing that the law is OBJ
served. DR.. John S. Fulton, Direc-|
Tor of the State Department of
Health asks the people of the State
20 keep this in mind. IF your child
is to enter school this fall" he says
take him or her to your doctor
or to your health officer to be vac
cinated before school opens. All
health records show that smallpox
has never occurred to any appreciable
extent among people who have been
recently successfully vaccinated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
Speed of RiUeting Hammers

Riveting hammers are made, with
six, eight and nine-inch strokes. and the
speed of the piston depends somewhat
IN the length of the hammer. The
speed Of the piston also depends on the
piston; the short piston running more
rapidly than long piston. These PTS
ton speeds will vary from ten to six
teen blows per second, or from 600 to
1000 blows per minute. The faster
speeds are commonly found in ship
,uilding and carbuilding plants. and
the slower speeds are found in boiler
shops.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05

The American people may congratu-
late themselves upon the fact that the
next President Of the United States will
be man who fearlessly and unequiv-
ocally declared for law enforcement.
The 2.75 per cent beer advocates can
expect no encouragement from the
White House during the next four
years.
Both Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Coolidge
have made statements that leave no
doubt of their attitude toward the en-
forcement of the prohibition law.
Democratic Presidential candidate
Davis says:
81 would hold in contempt any pub
lie official who took with uplifted hand
an oath to support the Constitution Of
the United States, making at the same
time mental reservation whereby a
single word of that, great document is
excluded from his VOW. An admins
trative officer is no more entitled to
choose what statues he will or will not
enforce than is a citizen to choose what
laws he will or will not obey.
As well might he ask to strike from
the Ten Commandments thosel he was
not inclined to keep. ..
President Coolidge in his speech of
acceptance.in Washington August IA,
declared for enforcement of the prohi-
bition law in the following words:
.Our country has adopted prohibit
bitionIand provided by legislation for
its enforcement. 1t is the duty of the
citizen to observe the law and the duty
of the executive to enforce. ] purpose
to do my duty as best can.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05

Circles around the moon are caused
by moisture In the atmosphere. 1t
frequently happens that the sunlight
reflected from the moon to the earth
is so refracted by the atmospheric
moisture that ring or circle Is
formed. The more moisture there is
in the atmosphere the smaller the
circle will appear. The form and size
of the ring will depend entirely upon
the particular condition and quantity
of moisture In the air.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
Fair Enough

Rents were exceedingly high In that
part of the city in which the young
couple felt they had to live. After
looking at apartment after apartment
they began to get discouraged.
At length, after looking at one that
just suited them. they expressed in
dignation when the agent told them the
rent would be $3.50 month.
81 can't ask less. because of the
view" the agent said.
"Well, I'll tell you what we'll do
the young husband replied, "You knock
off $50 a month and We'll sign con-
tract never to look at the. view."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05

Every primary election that has been
held during the past months in the var
ious states in which congressional can
didates have been chosen has demon
strated that there is absolutely no re-
versal of opinion by the voters on the
question OF, dry law enforcement.
The primaries indicate that the next
Congress will be drier than ever, ac-
cording to statement by Legislative
Superintendent Wayne B. Wheeler of
the Anti-Saloon League.
'sThe vets boasted that they would
reflect members of the present Con-
gress and 60 new opponents OF prohibit
ton, besides IL new wet Senators thus
controlling the next Congress. Pri-
maries held in % congressional dis
tricts in q states have resulted in 179
victories. The dry candidates won in
nine of the 10 United States senatorial
primaries. Prohibition enforcement is
finding reinforcements everywhere, !"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
A Roy AND HIS STOMACH

The boy who eats whatever, when
ever and as much as he pleases Is
sure sometime to need very suddenly
Chamberlain Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t stops almost instantly
agonizing stomach and bowel pains,
hot weather cramps and weakening
diarrhoea. Should be kept in every
household for just such emergencies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
GOOD TO KNOW THIS

Bad breath is always unwelcome
and also unnecessary. 1t is good
thing to know that Chamberlain
Tablets, over night, will sweeten the
stomach and breath, clear the bowels,
enliyen the liver. An easy, pleasant
breath sweetener that never dis
appoints,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05
Buying a Cor

"But $4,000 seems a good deal to
pay for ear
"Now don't he foolish, hubby He'll
throw In Il flo Ner holder.
Courier-.IOurnnl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-05

Knowledge comes with the years,
especially the knowledge Of what we
might have done.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-12
24O Utica
Henmed Sheets

Extraordinary value in heavy seamless
sheets, and free from dressing Size Slx99.
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us Mems Shirts

Fine count percales, in all wanted col
orings, in stripes and figured designs.
Well made throughout. Sizes IA to II.
STREET FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-12
700 ChiLdren's 34 Hose

Fine combed yarn is knitted into these
splendid three-quarter hose. In black,
cordovan, gray. white and camels hair,
with fancy colored turnover cuffs.
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Special Friday Values at MocDougalPs
Presenting 40 Specials Selected From All Wanted Needed em

Fine ginghams, percales, trimmed with
crepe and sateen. Long waist lines, nov
city pockets and bindings. Sizes 36, 40, "A.
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Net ModisoIes

In fine ecru shade, fashioned of hand
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in many styles; ideal for sports costumes
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Silk GloUes

In 16-button length and 2-clasp style, includ-
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colors; all sizes, but not in every shade.
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In navy and black, with hair-line
stripes, very fashionable and dressy as
well ms practical. Hand-lined with
heavy crepe silk. Sizes IS, SO, SO, 10. !
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100 Smart Sweaters

or fine, pure wool, in jacquette. slip-on
French revere and mandarin styles. In
colors Of green, tan, poudre blue, Mon
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brown, cocoa, with smart contrast. Sizes
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100 PIeated Skirts

Most popular Tor outing wear-especially
for sweater and skirt costumes-in knife,
box, triple and cluster pleat effects. OF wool
crepe in smart shades Of black, navy, tan
gray, brown and cocoa. Sizes 20 to 80
Wristbands.
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100 Stamped Luncheon Cloths

OF excellent quality Indian Head, ideal
for embroidering and laundering
tractive luncheon cloths stamped in two
easily embroidered designs, and hem
stitched for crocheting. Size 44x4i.
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ESQ Pairs Women's Pumps

White canvas, brown satin colonial, black
satin one strap, black suede and kid. Not
all sizes in every style. Very special values.
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30 White Canton
Crepe Hats

Medium and large Shapes, IN fresh white
silk crepe, trimmed with white flowers,
drapes, pins, ribbon bows and buckles.
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Friday Only! Women's New Top Coats

Very smart, for street or travel
wear, in newest styles. Fine work
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crepe, silk lined Sizes II TO 40.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-12

Pure gum rubber in gray waterproof
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495 Pure Linen Handkerchiefs

White with embroidered motifs in white
and colors; ls-inch hem. Some plain with
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Attractive plaids of rose, blue, pink, tan
and red and black, and black and white
in soft, All-wool Blankets of good WEIGHT
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Most attractive of all fabrics for practical
colorful slip covers and Grapes; wide
variety Of designs and colors, all-over
designs and stripes.
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Ideal garment for swimming and for
misses and girls general vacation wear
Made of pink striped material with
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$50 Chinese Parasols

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800 Yards Fancy Braids

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dresses, and street frocks, in a wide as
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range. Exceptional values in smart
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Imported Bamboo
Nah Jong Sets $50

Genuine bamboo, hand decorated. finished p
in black and boxed in silk tapestry con-
,ainer.
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Imported English Prints

For distinctive drapes and color effects.
these prints are ideal-gprgeous colored
birds, on backgrounds of black. taupe,
orange and sand. To introduce rich color
note in familiar rooms.
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shade. Plenty of pockets and ideal for vaca-
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The Washington times., 1924-04-11
Garage Builders
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS, D. c., wAsHINGToN.
d. c.. April II. 1924. Sealed proposals
will be received in Room SOC. District
Building, until 2 o'clock p. NJ. April a.
ern High School grounds, approximating
5000 cubic yards, and CONSTRUCTING con.
crete steps. Apply 90 Room A27. Dis
triet Building for detailed Information
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MOUNT PLEASANT
IS
CHEVY CHASE, D. c.
in
floor
Conn ave, choo
ems SIS
TAYLOR STREET n w.
alley with
zen put in nice
i
WEST CHEVY CHASE.
o an
@ fireplace living outside double back porches front
to
NORTHEAST SECOND COMMERCIAL.
N.
TO
64-5
MADISON STREET NEAR 18TH
Of
in
priced ncon-
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Real Estate For Sale
S7 .S50 r ST NJ r.

$3.50. R st. N. E.
Modern colonial porch home of large
rooms and tiled bath; hardwood floors,
built in Ice box. electric lights, excel
lent heating plant, stationary tubs and
servants toilet In cellar. Garage. Easy
terms. In excellent shape.
Kentucky Ave. S. E,
$8,250-A real bargain in colonial
Broom deep home in this excellent To-
cation; rooms and bath; gIassed-in
porches; hot-water heat; electric lights;
will accept small cash payment and
give possession with deed.
$4,000. $500 Cash.
Near 9Th and L SITS. N. ga good
location. A coy little brick home for
a small family. Electric lights, front
porch. back and front yard.
Phone Lincoln 897.
HOWENSTEIN BROS,
7th and H SITS NJ e. and
3U1R 1Afh 81 NJ w
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1t Small Cost Your CLASSIFIED Id This Section Reaches Both Morning EU
Miscellaneous
Wanted To Buy

CLOTHING-We pay highest prices ever
been paid. auto calls everywhere. d.
Lazaroff, G29 D St. N. W. FIR. 23S6.
WANTED-Store fixtures and office fix
lures Main 3412. 612 La. Ave. N. w.
WE buy your cast-off clothes Lincoln
4646 1892 H st. N. e.
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Money Wanted

81, 900 for 6 months; exceptional
interest and share of profit; AL
security. Box 143, Herald Times.
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2=Family Flat
we'll
Shepherd St., near14th.
~ " 1890 ~ ~ ' eO ~
10Th Near Pa, Ave. S. e.
$3.50
1A39 Girard st. N. w.
"
Near 18TH s. k SITS. N. e.
Bungalows.
of
o Oandup;
iOs'SOx157 Act quickly; it will ~ ~ '
CARAVAN BROS,
Main 1929 National Building Franklin $685.
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Schools and Colleges

R0YD ::. sCST" q. ..,, ~ 20NAVc
DVID s SsTsS' T TO- '1 ~: CUUAIS
lnQ. Beokkssplns. spelllnS. eresa Shorthand.
i25 attendaReO; I ScheoI; Save Time MSNev
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Financial
Business Opportunities

ANY tailor wanting cleaning and press.
presser---terms, 500 cash. $25 per
month-phone North 1885 or see Joe
Amato. agent. 1928 14th st. N. w
GROCERY g. meat market, doing good
business. good location. Phone Col.
167s for particulars.
The Washington times., 1924-04-11

ARk us About Bennlngs Sub-dlvi8i0n.
LYNCH q zloLER.
SiS.lS sth 90. N. w. Main 40
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ON M STREET N. W.

ON M STREET NV.
Price, $4,000
and
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GOOD HOME-PRICED RIGHT
Only $4,000
and and
o
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STREET NEAR NORTH CAPITOL
Price, $45o0