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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
NelO Birds Discovered =
BY Indiana Youngstsrs

New species of birds are being dis
covered almost every day In Indiana.
If descriptions given by children o.
the public library are to be accepted,
says the Indianapolis News
On bulletin board outside the chill
dren's room is poster bearing the
picture Of a tree. There are IS differ
ent birds on its branches, and beaida
it a list Of names and dates. This was
devised to interest the children In bird
study.
Each child, seeing q new bird. iden-
titles 1t in the books In the children's
room, and has the honor Of having
the picture of his bird put on tho tree
and his name with 1t.
One little girl came In with the an
nouncement that she had seen beau
tiful gold and silver bird. She searched
through the book and produced a. its
likeness picture. below which was
written: 1.-THE golden pheasant-na-
tive Of China"
A boy reported that he had seen
hooking bird. because my friend
Andy was with me. and when called
to him the bird sat there and said :
Andy, Andy, Andy after me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Motor Cars Foil River

Shreveport La. has found new
use for junked motor cars. The
Red river is cutting away its banks
and threatens valuable Industrial
property. Construction of permanent
protective dykes has been delayed by
high water. In the pinch, according
to the Engineering News-Record, tenn
porary relief has been secured by sink
ing 1900 discarded motor cars to hold
the bank from being washed away.
The motor car bodies were hauled
to the point along the bank where
they were to be submerged by 20-mule
teams and thrown In water 20 to 40
feet Deep Where there was danger
of their floating away they were filed
with rock and sunk. Some of the
cars which, during their lifetime were
devoted to joy riding. are at last ac-
complishing useful purpose.-Science
Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Monopoly Long Held

The, mill near Windsor, England.
where paper for bank notes has been
manufactured since 1924, was founded
by a French Huguenot, Before this
gentleman, Henri Portal. undertook
the making Of the paper. bank notes
contained no watermark. He intro
duced one consisting Of looped Dor
der running round the outside of the
note, and on the left-hand side some
what intricate SCROLL The family
monopoly has existed for 1919 years. II
was not held without struggle in the
early days, for a document Of 1887
tells us that-"There was an opposi-
ton at this time by One Judd at Ye-
well paper mill by which means We
Price was lowered is p. Ream, and
the duty. Felting and carrg to London
all struck off and to be pd. and done
by ye Maker"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
ForetelLing Earthquakes

An eminent student Of earth vibra-
ton claims to have perfected a most
delicate apparatus, whereby earth
Quakes are announced at least 16 min
utes before they occur. He also claims
to be able with very slight possibility
Of error to locate beforehand the CEN
tiers of telluric phenomena (that is
effects within the earth), their inten-
sity and the situation Of their most IN
tense manifestation. !.
This scientists telluric prophecies
for last March, which were deposited
with notary some time In advance
of the expected disturbances, were
completely and accurately confirmed
by subsequent events. He declares
telluric phenomena in their electro
magnetic manifestations Enthusiastically
influence before the seismic movement
begins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
The Youthful Mind

Mrs. II. N. June, secretary Of the
Houston Art museum. who shepherds
the school children through the exhi-
bits. keeps a steadily growing collec-
tiOn Of youthful comments.
All the children loved the Reming-
tons. lent from the WIN Hogg collec-
ton. There was one bearing the name
1.-THE Punishment Of the Transgressor, !"
which depicted an Indian hanging
head down over a cliff. suspended by
thong about his foot, He was a
dark brown Indian. approximately the
shade of certain folk from below the
border that the boys We're familiar
with.
One boy gazed long and earnestly.
then inquired with interest:
SAY. Mrs. June. what had that
trans-greaser doneT'-Houston Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
PoULrRYMAN BEWARE

So far as known by any of the
scientists OF the United States De-
partment of Agriculture who have
been testing the claims Of certain
manufacturers OF lice, mite, and
blue-bug preparations, there is no
preparation made that can be fed to
poultry in the food or drinking
water that will kill external pests
or parasites. There are being adj
vedtised and continuously offered to
the poultrymen numerous misbrand
ed preparations for use in this way
by manufacturers who are either
ignorant of the physiology Of a
chicken or grossly unscrupulous
These preparations are sold for the
most part directly to consumers by
parcel post.
Most of the products so advertised
<are composed of various combi-
nations Of such chemicals as sulphur,
charcoal, calcium sulphide, cap
sicum, sodium carbonate, naphth-
alene. sand, nux vomica, calcium
polymephide. and other ingredients
The Insecticide and Fungicide Board
has recently made tests of number
Of these mixtures and reports that
in no single instance has one been
found to give the effects claimed for
it. The board further staten that II
l. ns the opinion that it is unlikely
t'ot any substance will be found
Which will control or kill external
PARASITES of chickens when fed in
fosd or drinking water.
Tests have not been made of all OF
the substances advertised against all
Of the insects named, but it is be-
lieved that sufficient evidence has
been obtained to prove the extreme
unlikelihood of the method con.
trolling external pests by internal
administration of an insecticide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Big Production of Glass

The automobile industry has more
than doubled the production of glass
in the last several years in America
More than half the plate glass. con.
sumed in this. country has been used
for automobile windows and wind
shields. according to a survey of the
industry by the National Bank Of
Commerce.
The growing popularity Of closed
cars, which require about seven times
as much plate glass as open cars, has
been an important factor in this in
creased consumption. Already three
of the six leading glass-producing com
panies have been taken over by auto,
mobile manufacturers.
OF the total output of all kinds of
glass in 1891. $213, Al 900. plate glass
represented S37, 261 900 and building
glass SOS. 951 600.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
SilOcr Coin Lures Death

A silver dollar carried In his hip
pocket caused the death here recently
Of Edward Amble. forty. city sewer and
plumbing inspector. While engaged in
making repairs on dynamo In the
waterworks pumping plant Amble
leaned back against the switch terni-
malls Of the dynamo and the dollar In
hie hip pocket. with his hands on the
dynamo. closed a 2.220-volt circuit, his
body acting as bridge for the current.
says Lyons (Kan.) dispatch to the
New York World.
It was thought that water had leaked
into an oil box on the switchboard and
formed contact. Amble died instant
~. He had recently been appointed to
his position. Ee leaves a wife and
daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Fish Eating Golf Green.

An unusual situation exists in Madi-
son. according to George N. Manifold.
chief of the game warden service of
the Indiana department of conserve
ton. who recently received a letter
from golf enthusiastic explaining their
predicament and asking advice. The
letter explained that the golf links Of
the Madison Country club lie along the
Ohio river and the recent heavy rains
have caused the river to rise and flood
the links. Members of the club wish
permission to seine on the green's, as
sorting that schools of buffalo fish are
eating the grass and running certain
parts Of the course, Mannfeld. Of
course. could not give them permission
to Selma. even under such unusual cir
cumstances. Indianapolis News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Cedar From, East Africa

East Africa has replaced the United
States as a source Of supply Of cedar
for the Nuremberg pencil industry.
This German industry, which CEN
tiers here. has fully recovered from the
after-effects Of the war, and in trade
circles 1t is reported the manufacturers
have enough foreign orders on hand
to keep the plants In full operation for
many months.
Both the cedar and graphite for
pencils are imported. the main graphite
supply being found in Siberia. Pre-
vious to 1914. the cedar was imported
principally from America and the West
Indies but the war upset the old cAan-
mel Of trade, and new fields in East
Africa have been developed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

Wealthy, but Without
PouUer to Enjoy Life

"NowJ that you've got me talking
said g. retired business man Of st.
Louis, who is going to Europe, II
might as well admit that I'm not hav-
ing as much fun out of being what
you'd call comfortably fixed financial
ly as looked forward to in my hard
working days.
Il suppose a good many old fellows
would admit they are In the same fix
II their pride would let them. /
worked too hard, not hard enough to
kill me or wear me out, but too hard
to form taste for the best things that
money can buy.
"The lesson my experience has
taught me is that keeping your Shout
der to the wheel and pushing ahead,
looking neither to the right nor left,
and so forth, is not complete set Of
directions for making success in life.
''The rules may get bank account
for fellow without unusual gifts,
but they overlook too many things that
count.
Il can't get settled down to a book.
L can't sit through play with any
deep stuff in it. and I've even neglect
ed to learn how to make myself agree
able in company, mixed or just men.
Yet had all that stuff In me when /
was a kid-used to read lot, in fact.
''Take my advice, and If you ever
get the money-making bee, don't let 1t
get you, for, unless you're world
beaten, no matter how well you make
out, you won't be any too near the
head of the list."-Philadelphia Bull
1etin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Gave the Game Avay

Among the side shows there was a
collection of ',freaks"-armless won
ders, living skeletons, fat women and
SO forth. according to story told by
Charles B. Cochran. About the best
draw of the lot was the bearded lady.
One day the regular attendant who
collected the admission money was
temporarily absent. his place being
taken by little girl. A gentleman
who had been deeply interested in this
particular freak of nature remarked
casually to the child as he was passing
out: 81 suppose, my dear, that the lady
inside is your mothefT
''Oh, no, sirw the little girl replied.
momentarily taken of her guard by
the unexpected query. "She's my dad"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Casa Crande Ruins
Are Centuries Old

The Casa Grande reservation, one Of
the twenty-nine national monuments
established by Presidential proclama-
lions. consists Of 40 acres Of land In
south central Arizona at an altitude
of 1,422 feet and is typical spot Of
desert scenery, being level ground on
the floor Of the ella valley, covered
with growth Of mesquite. creosote
and salt bush.
The Casa Grande, or "Great House."
is dismantled group Of solid adobe
walls Of a building which was at one
time four stories In height. The stand
ing walls are six feet thick at their base.
The first recorded European to visit
this section was Father Eusebio Fran
cisco Kino, builder Of the Tumacacori
mission, who passed here In 1894 and
wrote description Of the ruins, which
had been standing for more than two
centuries. There are many ruins Of
other prehistoric dwellings.
The history Of the rise and fall Of
the civilization which built and In
habited the Casa Grande 10 only con-
jectural. When these people came
into the valley they undoubtedly were
nomads, but the opportunities for a
settled life devoted to agricultural pur-
suits must have appealed to them, as
their first step was the construction Of
an irrigation system, the remains Of
which are still visible. Then came the
problem Of housing and finally the need
Of defensive construction for protec-
ton from enemies. The multi-gtory
house, Of which the Casa Grande 10 the
highest development, was probably
evolved as a defensive measure. As
a watch tower 1t must have proved q
good investment. for from its top q
guard could cover the country for q
radius of ten miles, which was q great
advantage. for If the enemy could be
sighted at this distance he, being on
foot (the horse was not yet on the
American continent at this time).
would need nearly two hours to get to
the village which gave time to get
runners out into the fields and gather
forces for the defense.
It is probable that raidlng Apaches
became too strong for the valley dwell
ers, and year after year they lost a
larger percentage Of their crops and O
large number Of warriors, until at last
they decided to abandon the country.
This began possibly 100 or 900 years
ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
ACREAGE ADDED TO NATION
AL FOREST IN EAST
AND SOUTH

The National Forest Reservation
Commission at meeting held July
z authorized the purchase of 102,236
acres of forest land, offered by II
different owners in nine States, at an
average price of $4.16 per acre. In
addition, the commission approved
the extension of the Alabama
National Forest so as to embrace
171,140 acres lying to the southwark
of the present boundary of that
forest area, this acreage to be pur-
chased in the future.
The purchase approved at the
July meeting of the commission
bring the total area which is being
acquired for National Forest pur-
poses in the East up to 2,437,553
These purchases are made under
authority of the Weeks Law passed
by Congress in 1911, which pro-
vides for the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture to acquire
forest land in the East and South
mainly for the protection of water
sheds Of navigable rivers. The pro
visions of the Weeks Law were
greatly extended by the Clarke-M'-
Nary Law passed by Congress last
June.
The largest purchase approved by
the commission is in Tennessee. 1t
consists of 47,867 acres of which Al
$40 acres are in Monroe County.
1000 in Unicoi County, and 1,224
acres in Cooke County.
In Pennsylvania the purchase Of
2,445 acres was approved. This acre
age lies in Mexican, Forest, Warren
Counties which are located within
the boundaries of the newly created
Allegheny National Forest designed
to protect the headwaters of the
Allegheny River, the most important
tributary of the Ohio River from the
north.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
When Asquith Laughed

Mr. Asquith was addressing politi-
Ell meeting one day when someone in
the audience made a very personal re-
mark concerning Mrs. AsQuith.
"Who said thati" demanded the
speaker angrily.
There was sudden silence. Then
man in the rear stood UP and point
ing to farmer wearing a dilapidated
straw hat. shouted: "It was him wi
the coos breakfast on his head"
The reply was altogether too much
for Mr.. Asquith. and he had to join in
the general roar of laughter.-Bosto
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Light Celia, Best

If the beams of cellar ceilings are
covered with wall board and then CIV
en- two coats of battleship gray paint,
or a lighter tone, dust from ashes,
coal and cement floor will not sift
into upper rooms. # cellar floor and
walls are painted. dust will be further
prevented and lighting improved.
Outline all corners in white, germs
and vermin do net find the painted
cellar attractive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
PROBLEM PUT Before
BRITISH LEGAL MIND
Is Golf Club a Firearn, in
the LatO's Eyes?

British lawyers and law interpreters
having decided that cat travelling on
a railway train in England Is legally
dog, that d rabbit similarly journey
ing is also a dog and that turkey
en- route on the cars Is snake, are
now asked to exercise their intellects
over the true definition Of golf ball.
the New York Times states.
A breath-stopping. hair-raising Ques-
ton has arisen In the British courts:
Is golf club. legally speaking, a
firearn, and is golf ball a missile
fired by that f1rearm?
The question has been referred to
Mr.. Wheatley, minister of health in
the British Labor cabinet, some one
having ascertained that in the >mys-
terious processes Of his majestys gov
eminent the task of pronouncing upon
golf balls is the proper business Of the
health minister. Mr.. Wheatley Is
probably the only person in London
not fully appreciative of the humor of
the situation.
It was this way: New golf links
had been laid out In the parish Of
Cowley to meet the Oxford under
graduate demand for the game, for
which there Is not adequate provision
In the university town. Those design
ing the course intended that players
should drive from a certain green to-
ward another green across a public
footpath. At this point the parish Of
Cowley rose up in alarmed protest.
The proper authorities brought the
matter to the attention Of the ministry
Of health and demonstrated vigorously,
pointing out the danger to public health
Of driving golf balls across right Of
way. The ministry, to Its relief, dis
covered that there existed no statute
In the law books Of England empower
ing local authority to forbid the pro-
pulsion Of golf balls across public
paths, and so Informed the embattled
parish of Cowley.
But the parish Of Cowley, not to be
bilked of justice in that lofty manner,
undertook a little legal research of
Its own and learned that the firearms
act made 1t unlawful for any person to
"drive OF propel any missile across a
highway" And the Cowleyites accord
ingly invoked the firearms act in pro-
lection of their rights as Britons.
Nor were they satisfied with that on
slaught on the new golf course. They
went still further into the archives and
dragged out from the dusty cobwebs
an ancient ordinance, enacted about
the time Of Robin Hood, prohibiting
Oxford undergraduates from carrying
bows and arrows"
Back to the minister of health the
question comes again. and that much
bothered secretary must now decide
whether or not golf club is weapon
In the meaning Of the firearms act,
whether or not the sacred hOw-and-
arrow law will be violated by the Oxon-
Ian pill Founders and. accidentally,
whether or not 16stpAtA ''high-
way"
And the Cowleyites say they don't
care copper ha'-pence how uncom-
Portable these vexing problems make.
him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
SaUed Her Donkey

The pet donkey Of woman Of Stev-
enage. England. fell into o disused
well. and its front legs caught over
the edge. The owner saw the animal
in Its precarious position and went 70
Its aid. She held the animal until she
was exhausted and had to release her
hold. The donkey then fell forty fest
to the bottom Of the well. For several
hours the donkey was immersed ox-
cept for the head. and. when pulled
out. was revived BY whisky ana saA
bese. -.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
WHY NOT ALWAYS FEEL
FTP

Help those gassy pains In stomach,
wakened sluggish liver, and stop
harmful costiveness with Chamber
lain's Tablets. Good digestion, active
liver, easy regular movements to-
gether with an enlivening of your
mental and physical forces follows
their use. Small cost. only a5e.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in run down. oondi-
ton will notice that Catarrh bothers
them much more than when they are in
good health. This fact proves that while
Catarrh IL q local disease. it is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions.
sists OF an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local \application. and the
Internal Medicine. 4 Tonic. which assists
In improving the General Health.
Sold By druggists for over 70 Years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
WHEN SICK. THEY WANT
MOTHER

q A child in pain runs TO Mother"
for relief. So do the grown-ups.
( For sudden or severe pain in stomach
fand bowels. gripping cramps and
weakening diarrhoea, Chamberlain's
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy has
never been known to fail. Buy It
now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
The Best He Could Do

Father O'Flynn-But why did you
pick a quarrel and fight with this man
"a total stranger?
Barney-Sure, yer reverence, all me
friends wnr away.-Londnn Humoriat
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08
Sidewalk Conservation

'Boss, don't know where my next
meal Is coming from"
II don't either. My wife never
sticks long to one, dealer. louisville
Courier Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

If most men wanted certain things
half as much as they say they do
they would have won them long
ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

A pleasant way of smiling is often
worth more to salesman than a
knowledge of the scientific prin-
ciples of craftsmanship,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

Even the handy man about the
house will tell you it is easier to
make new promise than to mend a
broken one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

No. Maude dear: there is abso-
lutely no similarity between a fair
weather friend and a rain beau.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-08-08

AS soon as girl realizes that IL
is wrong to fiirt she either quits
flirting or realizing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-10-09
We Ask You, Mr.. Jackson

To Ed Jackson Republican Nominee for Governor:
u ECENTLY The indianapolis Times asked YOU number of
In questions. These questions only those of The
Times but those of the of Indiana We believe they
stute the principal issue in the State campaign
You have fit touch that issue except when
you have attempted inject religious controversy into the
campaign As you we'll know religious question involved
this campaign question of whether tie State shall be
governed by the people by organization which rep
resents only minority of the voters.
We repeat the questions with additional ones and
hope you will fit give the of Indiana the informa
ton they seek
/ Are you or were you ever member of the KuKlux
Kan?
2 If you member of the Klan you took solemn oath
dedicate your life property and sacred honor uphodng
the rulings, orders edcs and mandates of the Imperial Wiz
ard Grand Dragon and any and all other officers of the order
Could You elected under these conditions conduct the a
fairs of the State Governor free from special privilege for
ALL the people, Kansmen and others alike and
tive untrammeed by DEGREES from the Invisible Empire
3. Do you believe in the policy of the KuKux Kan in
deavorng obtain a strangehod the people of Indiana
T. Do you believe in government by the kuKux Kan
by other organized body do you believe in
by the people?
These questions Mr. jackson, the principal in
volved in this campaign whether you realize the fact
They questions the of Indiana want answered.