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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
Most Effective Ration
to Increase Egg Yield

The most effective ration for feed
ing hens and pullets as found at the
Ohio experiment station consists of
mash, ground corn 6 parts. bran 8
parts, meat-scrap 6 parts, by weight.
In addition a scratch ration of shelled
or cracked corn is .foA so that the
fowls will consume twice as much of
the grain as mash.
This ration decreased the cost of
feed per dozen eggs more than 20 per
cent as compared with other rations
and increased the production per pull
let more than so per cent T'he tests
were made to determine the amount o.
meat-scrap laying rations should cor
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
"DANDELiON BUTTER COLOR
A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for 50 years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
of "Dandelion" for IS cents.-Adv.
7 MaIic Acid.

Malic acid is present in generous
quantity in apples. pears. red and
white currants, blackberries and rasp-
berries, ounces, pineapple and cher
ries. Citric acid is found in lemons,
lines. oranges, gooseberries, strawher-
ries and raspberries, and tartaric acid
predominates in grapes. though 1t ex.
lists in other fruits. Saiicyilc acid is
sparingiy present. probably in the
form of methyl ester. in plums, cher
ries. currants. grapes and strawber-
ries, raspberries. etc. Boric acid 10
said to be present in oranges and lem
Ons. @
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
cutieura connforts eaby,s SKIN

cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin =
When red, rough and Itching, by hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then Of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cutacura Talcun,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio. Advertise
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
Prices f .. 5. Film, Miek;gan
Chevrolet Motor Company
D,ision Of General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Michigan

A flow of words is no proof OF wis
dom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
Such 10 Fame.

The house i'm Portland, Me-. where
Longfellow was born, had become. a
number of years ago, "a tenement
in the poorer part of the city,
mostly Inhabited by Irish, A. teach
.er in Portland was giving les
son on the life of the poet. AT the
end of the hour, she began to ques-
ton her class. where was Longfel-
how bornT' she asked. A small boy
waved his hand vigorously. When the
teacher called on him, his answer did
not seem to astonish the rest of the
class. but 1t was cold shock to her.
lin Patsy Mageess bedroom he said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11

More wives are disappointed in love
than spinsters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11

We must not say that every mistake
rs a foolish one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION
Of National Organizafion.fo Improve aid "
Extend the Uses of Concrete
So to Speak.

So to Speak.
.What is this study of cosmetics?"
"An applied science, believe"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
DEMAND "BAYER' ASPIRIN
Aspirin Marked With "Bayer Cross"
Has Been Proved Safe by Millions.

Warning! Unless you see the name
Slayer" on package or en- tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed by physicians for % years.
Say 'Bayer' when you buy Aspirin.
limitations may prove dangerous.-Adv.
If musical comedies are funny
enough, shortcomings in the. music
will be overlooked.
Thousands Keep IN Good Health
by taking one or two Brandreth Pills
at bed time. They cleanse the system
and purify the blOod.-Adv.
More wives are disappointed in love
than SDinsterS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11
Children Cry for 'Castoriia ?
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children Of AIT Ages

Mother! Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 80 years as a
pleasant, harmless substitute for
Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing Syrups. Contains no
narcotics. Proven directions are, on
each package. Physicians everywhere
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11

Isle Of Ceyion Crowded.
The area of the island of Ceylon 10
about the same as that of West Vir.
ginia and on it live more people than
there are in Texas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11

When a man WI, not listen to the
truth, even from a friend. his condi-
ton is desperate
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-01-11

AFTER the sleepless night andyou
a wonder about the cause, has it
ever occurred to you that it may be
caffeine, the drug in coffee, that keeps
you awake?
Suppose you try Postum as your
mealtime beverage. for at least ten
days
Put it to the test!
AT your first sip Of Postum, you
will understand why, by many. it is
preferred equally for its delicious
flavor and for its wholesomeness.
Postum is absolutely free from the
coffee drug, caffeine, or anything that
can cause restless nights or uncom-
Portable days.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
COLUMBIA LOSES WATT
Graduate Manager of Athletics Re- signs io Enter Business-Collece Accepts WitI, Genuine Regret.

New York, Jan. ie.-The resigna- ton of Robert W. Watt, Columbia, 1916, us graduate manager of ath- l,tics Of the Morningside Heights in- siitution, has been accepted with great regret" by the Columbia Uni- yersity committee on athletics. &C., cording to statement given out yes terday by Charles Halstead Mapes, chairman Of the group. Mr. Watts resignation will take effect on Febru- ary |, and his successor will probably be appointed before the week Is over.
 Tho present graduate manager. who has filled his position exceptionally well during the three and q half years he has held it, plans 10 enter busi- ness. His resignation is in no wise connected with the Amherst football slt uation and the crew committee and coaching changes az has been rumer- cd.
 Amherst dropped Columbia from it's football schedule only because Prince ton offered her a greater financial guarantee than Columbia. In fact Graduate Manager Watt has received a letter from Amherst saying that the Princeton game Is only an experiment and it is quite possible the Columbia series will be resumed in 1925.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

 That Sticks
Common Cough sy,,ps Won't Help
 You'yc Got to Make Your Own.
Cheap and Best

For any kind of a cough, but espe- cially for the stubborn one that per- sists and keeps you awake nights this home made cough mixture will quick ly loosen the phlegm, allay the in- fammation and stop the cough.
 You can make 1t yourself ct home in two minutes by following these iu- structions:
 Get from any druggist one ounce of Parmint double strcnsth)-to this add a little granuiaied sugar and erough water to make one-haif pint that's all there Is to it, and chiidrea like it.
 Like a soothing. healing pouitiee one costly substance in this home mad mixture spreads itself com pletely over the membrane Of the throat This causes the most stub born hang-on cough to cease almost instantly. No ordinary siov-seting cough syrup contains this expensive ingredient.
 It's a mighty fine remedy for chest colds and acute nasal catarrh. and re- member that any remedy that over comes catarrh, partially or wholly, is bound 70 be of benefit 10 those who are troubled with head noises and deafness.
 Get Parmint and get better.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
PRAYS FORGIVENESS AS
 HE GOES TO THE CHAIR
Frank Sage, New Jersey Slayer, Exc- cutesI at state Prison During
 The Night.

, Trenton, Jan. l6.--Frank Sage died in the electric chair Ut the New Jer- sey State Prison last night for the murder of Sergeant John ]. Black and Patrolman Clarence Wear of Jersey City, who attempted to arrest him following his escape from prison. Sage died without u tremor of emo- ton, He asked to be allowed to walk to the death chair without guards and this concession was granted.
 On reaching the death chair Sage paused, knelt down and repeated a prayer for forgiveness recited by his spiritual advisors. Then he kissed each Of the clergymen who accom- panied him, the Rev. Thomas Kirk, the Rev. c. J. MeInerney. chaplain Of the Hudson County jail, and tho Rev. Father Polombi, chaplain of the pris- on, and bade them goodbye.
 Sage's only display of emotion came when he parted from his twelve year old daughter, who visited him during the afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
Thrift Week" to Start
 On Thursday, January 17

New York, Jan. 16.--'success aud happiness" has been approved as the watchword for the thrift campaign Of the coming year. II is announced further by the National Thrift com mittee that the Dallas plan is being adopted by other cities for the sprea Of thrift through the public schools Under this plan contests are held and prizes awarded to pupils who detise slogans for use in the local campaigns.
 Thrift week will be observed from January IT, the birthday Of Ben- jamin Franklin. 10 January g. The program Of the week is based on the ten points of the sueccss creed as followE: Work aud earn. make 8 budget. record expenditures. have a bank account. carry life fHsuranca. Cvr your own home. make q wiiI. in- vest ia safe securities pay bills promptly and share with others.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
Detroit Team Will Be in
 Race, Heilmann Declares

St. Paul, Minn., Jan. i6.--fhe De- troit Tygers Will bc one of the sen- sations of the American league this year. Harry Heilmann, champion batsman of the league, predicted here yesterday. "phe Tygers will be very nnch in inc chase for the American league pcnnant the coming season." said Heilmann, who came hero to at- tend the lilly Miske testimonial box ing card last night. "All Ty Cobb needs is d high-class second basemsn to put him right on the heels Of the Yankees. Ty told me in a recent let ter that he expects to close a deal for second sacker. The name Of this player will cause a sensation when announced"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
SOAKS RIGHT IN AND LIMBERS UP
 STIFF JOINTS
Pharmacists call 1t "Joint-Ease" be- cause it's for swollen. Sore, Pain
 ful, Creaky Joints Only

1t took a good many years to get together a continuation Of pain sub duing and swelling reducing agents declared to be the one remedy that almost instantly penetrates through skin and flesh and starts right in to make swollen. infiamed. crcaky. pain racked joints as good as new.
 They call this new and wonderful preparation Joint Ease" because the medieai man who turned the trick, worked for years to perfect some low prices remedy that would really bene- ht the millions or people who have one or more joints that need helpful attention.
 So Joint Ease" is prepared only for people who have swollen. painful ereaky. distorted or stiff joint. whether it be in knee. elbow. shoulder. ankle. neck of finger and whether it is caused by rheunatism ur sculethinE else.
 Of eourse. il cant help hut quickly put an end to such superficial ailments as iumbago, neuralgia. neuritis, aching muscles. stitch in the side, crick in the neck or sore feet because of it's penetrating action. but what it is really reconmended for joint ailments of any nature whatever.
 Ask for tube Of Joint Ease" You can use 1t several times in one eve ming for quick results. because it goes right through the skin with only a few seconds rubbing. If surely is a swift penertator and when 1t gets under the skin. 1t starts right in to clean up all joint trouble.
 All druggists dispense t daily for sbont so cents tube, as do first class druggist everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
GERMANS TAKE UP FARMS
Back to Nature Movement Taking Place Especially in Eastern Prus- sia According to Former Governor

koenigsberg. Jan. i6.---A back 10 the farm movement has taken place in Germany, especially East Prussia, according to Dr. von Bstocki, former provisional governor of that state. In a lecture recently on rural welfare work he said many farmers sons who went to war had begun to resume their old tasks on the farms.
 After the war, said Dr. von Batocki, there was a tendency among the farmer boys to drift to the cities ind industrial eenters, where there were more attractions. The unsettled con ditions and closing of manufacturing plans with the consequent cutting off of their pay caused them b drift back home.
 This back to the soil movcmrnt. in the opinion Of Dr. von Batocki. will assist in keeping mp the standard 0f living and will be a great aid in put ting Germany back on it's feet.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
RECORD YEAR FOR
 THE TELEPHONE CO.
Report Shows Gain of 756 h.
 StrumentS in New Britain

A new high record fop telephone development in this state was es- tablished in the year just closed con- vincingly indicating in Connecticut a period of intense business activity and disclosing an unprecedented de- mand for telephone service for social uses.
 During the year ended December 51 last a net gain was recorded of i7,4S7 telephones, making 216,340 the total number now operated for public use by the Southern New England company. This is the largest growth this company has had in any year in its history, exceeding even the gain of 16,5s6 during the boon period of 1920. Officials of the company state that present indications forecase a further substantial development dur ing the current year.
 Of the five districts into which the state is divided by the telephone com pany to facilitate its business, the Hartford district with an increase of S,721 telephones shows the largest gain. The New Haven district with a gain of 4,33o is next; Bridgeport dis trict with 5.62a is third; Waterbury with 2,ots ranks fourth and the New London district with l.7io is fifth in line.
 There are S6,1l2 telephones in use in New Haven. a gain of 2,907 during the year. Hartford has 35,764, a gain of 3.So3; Bridgeport has l.4o5 more than year ago and total of 2i,535; Waterbury with l3,lo7 telephones shows a net gain of 1,24i, while New London has total of 7.a94 which is 4s3 more than a year ago.
 The net gains in 1928 in some of the principal cities of the state and the number Of telephones in use in these cities on December sl. follows:
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
TAYLOR IS EXONERATED
 IN DEATH OF JEROME
Terre Haute A,oNcr Says He Did Not Hit Jerome on Head in
 Last Round

New York. Jan. 16.--The eXonera- tion of Bud Taylor, Terre Haute, Ind, bantamweight boxer. from blame in connection with tho death Of Frankie Jerome, who was knocked out by Taylor last Friday night at Madison Square Garden, closed official inyesti- gation of the ease.
 Taylor was cxonerated after an hours examination by Assistant Dis trict Attorney Morgan A. Jones, in charge of the homicide bureau. Ges- terday verdict of accidental death had been rendered after an autopsy.
 Taylor testified that after the eleventh round of the fight, when Jerome was noorcd for tho first time, Taylor's manager. Eddie Long, warned him not to strike any more blows 10 tho head. Taylor said he compiled with these instructions, the knockout coming in the twelfth and last round after n series Of punches to the body.
 Representative of the state ath- letie commission said that tho eN. animation Of Jerome Friday after noon showed him to be in good light ing condition. They also said the injured boxer was given every aid after the knockout and until he was taken 10 a hospital, whore he died Sunday night after an operation for cerebral hemorrhage.
 Today it was recalled that Jer- ome in two fights previous 10 engag. Ing Taylor had sustained punishment which might have weakened him. He was badly battered by Carl Duane. of New York, last November and more recently withstood considerable pun. at the hands of Irish Johnny Curtin, Of Jersey City.
 Jerome's funeral will bc held morning.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
Vicentini Gets Welcome
 In His Native Country

Antiago. Chile, Jan. i6.--Luis Vi- centini, lightweight champion or Chile. who has been in the United States several months fighting men Of his class, arrived here yesterday. He was given ovations both here and at Valparaiso, where he disembarked. Sicentini said he planned returning to the United States about the end of this month and expects soon after his return to meet Pal Moran. The Chilean is confident that he can beat Moran and is looking forward 10 meeting Benny Leonard, world cham pion, about September.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
Yankees to Open Season
 In Boston on April l5

Chicago. Jan. i6.--opening games in the American League, April IS, will be played in Washington. Boston, Detroit and Chicago. The season will close in the West Sept. 2s and in the East Sept. 20. The Cleveland Indians will open in Detroit with the Tigers, while the St. Louis Browns will op- pose the White sox in Chicago. The New York Yankees. Worlds Cham pions. will open in Boston with the Red sox. and tho Philadelphia Ath- ietics will meet the Senators fin Wash ington.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

with gas. is sour and woefully dys-
 pcptic. Truth is. it had just such at
 tacks always, but they didn't last.
 Now the stomach needs help and the
 best thing you can do is to fortify your meals with Stuart's Dyspepsia
 Tablets. They give the stomach the alkaline effect. they help it 10 digest
 food, they give it materials to do this with, they absorb the gas, stop acidity, relieve pressure. and no mat ter whether it is pork and cabbage. pie and cheese, sausages and buck wheats or steak and onions. your stomach works without distress and you have none of those troubles due to indigestion or dyspepsia. Get a 60-cent box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at any drug store. Then eat and be merry.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
@Ms nf inI

Florence. Italy Countess Donna Msddairra Dotti is lB4 yaars old. But her fingers xtiil are nirable eith needle and thread. She whiles away many an hour making narrow bobi5in lace. SO fashionable ip her eirlhood. And she also attends to all her correSpon- dence. Only one of her five children still lives. He is a son. now more than SO.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
VET caTcHERs WILL COACH.

The veteran catchers. Hank Gowdy and Eddie Ainsmith, will be used al- most entirely by the Giants this year to develop the many young pitchers McGraw has under contract.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
BEAVERS WANT GAMES.

The Beavers basketball five gre looking for games. They challenge any team in this section averaging lo0-llo pounds. For games write to Joseph Goffa. Boys Club, East Main street, New Britain, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
HARRIs IS COLE RIG.

Second Baseman Stanley Harris of the Washington club is a golf bug. He has hopes Of being good enough to turn professional in q short time and capitalize on his golf ability after his baseball days arc over.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
WEAK AT THE BAT.

Inability 10 hit is the only thing that keeps Hinkle IIaines from break ing into the Yankee outfeld. He is very fast and a great fielder.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
WILL COACH AT YALE.

Joe Wood and Clyde Engei, former American ieaguers. will do the base ball coaching at Yale this year. Wood being In charge and Engel his assist
 ant.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
WOULD PROVE RAD MOVE

Baseball men are inclined 10 believe that Clarke Gririth will make a mis. take if he again gets into the active end Of the game as manager of his Washington club.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
BAN ON GOLF.

Miller Huesins says any member of his club that wants 10 play golf on the training trip this year will have 10 do 1t before or after practice hours.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

Florida society reporters register amazement because Dempsey as a dancer, is light on his feet. We don't suppose they saw him light on his head in the Firpo fight.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

Between 1922 and 1922 the average working week in industry was re- duced from 72 to 50 hours.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

The two outstanding tennis players in America are Helen Wills, cham pion Of the women. and Bill Tiiden. champion Of Ire men. The official rankings place Miss wills and Tiiden at the top Of the heap in their re- spectise sets Tsldeu has won thc men's singles cham pionshir four times hand running. Miss Wills came ont of the golden west iast summer tO Win the title from MoIla Mallory.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

Tommy Gibbons should have had more sense than to keep on challeng- ing Dempsey Now he has to fight him.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

It doesn't take much to satisfy some folks. Here's Bartley Madden boosting that he once had Fred Fulton on the verge of knockout.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16

The Washington pitching staff has been instructed to report Feb. 17: Inc Is said to be in good shape, as usual.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-16
s p e a kin g of Sports

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 The shooting of Johnny sheehan last night was revelation to basket ball fans.
 Although New Britain defeated the / Kaceys, it was not Johnny's fault. He rung in five and each was from near the center of the floor, against which attack there is no real basketball de- fense.
 New Britain's team work was like clockwork. Each basket was of the :. sucker shot' variety. That is. the boys passed the ball and did not shoot until man under the basket had chance.
 Davie Fitzgerald, famous New Ha- ven fight referee, has applied for a state license. Which may mean that he will officiate at the Wills-Taylor bout, if such a scrap takes place. 
 The Hartford promoters now arc trying to arrange it for February II or Feb. 29
 The L. of Michigan football team played before 214,757 paid admis- sions last season, thus netting the athletic fund a net profit of s195,277, which is s5o,O00 more than year ago.
 Yale and the U. of r. open their intercollegiate basketball series to- night.
 Our old friend, ''Wop" Manoliaa, suffered a stinging defeat in Holyoke Monday night when Kid Carson bat tered him for six rounds. The Kid was given the verdict in each stanza.
 Incidentally, the Kid has verdicts over ''The Sheik," with whom tho .Wop" has 0 draw and a victory.
 According to the relatives of Frankie Jerome. that great little box 1 CT earned more than s13o,000 in three ] years time. It wasn't until last year that he loomed up on the "big time" though he was boxing every week in the uptown clubs.
 Strange thing about these English | heavyweights is that while they are always on the floor they never man. age to mop up with anypody.
 Hans Wagner says tho Pirates of 1903 had 'em all beat. II It is evident that Hans never did business with used car salesman.
 A Barvarian ski jumper fell and f broke his neck. We hope he didn't figure he was doing soemthng ori- einal.
 Twelve of Man O Wars children will go to work next spring. It look as if the old man is sitting pretty for the rest of his days now.
 f'ifteen-year-ol Michigan hoy bowled a perfect game the other night. showing that boys who play in alleys. come to some good after all.
 4 wrestler will play first base for the Phillics next year and it is 10 be hoped that he doesn't try to throw my games II is interesting to know there are no ineligible players on the Cleveland team. It would be interest ing, too. to find out what somo of Speakers players arc eligible for. It doesn't take much to satisfy : some folks Here's Bartley Madden boasting that he once had 4 Fred Fulton on the verge Of a knockout.
 Tho Washington pitching staff has been instructed to report Feb. IF; Inc is said to be in good shape, as usual. Tommy Gibbons should have had { more sense than to keep on challeng- ing Dempsey. Now he has to fight him. Florida society reporters register amazement because Dempsey, as a , dancer, is light on his feet. We don't suppose they saw him light on his head in the Firpo fight.
 
 STARS AT BASKETBALL.
 Third Baseman Riconda Of the Philadelphia Athletics is also a star professional basketball player.