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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Unproductive Idle Land
Made to Yield Profits

Idle land like idle labor is a detri-
ment to any county. Taxes must be
paid on all land. Why not grow a
crop Of timber on worn-out, sandy,
broken, or wet lands not needed for
agriculture? This pertinent question
for farmers is answered by w. R. Mat
toon, extension forester, with the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture. who reminds us that there are
several million acres of such land
which should be producing timber be-
cause 1t is the most profitable crop
that can be grown on such lands.
Timberland that has been cut
heavily. and burned over usually has
so few seed-bearing trees that 1T does
not get well set in young growth. All
sorts of weed trees come in, like
sweet gums, sassafras, persimmon,
and others, often preventing the more
valuable trees from coming in.
Pines are easily propagated. and de-
nuded lands can be made to grow a
full crop of pine with little effort.
Experiments show that slash pine seed
can be successfully sown on wet lands,
such as savannah or crawfish lands.
About two pounds Of seed per acre
should be used. Servings On land
with one years grass have given bet
ter results than on freshly burned
over land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Surplus Vegetables and
Fruits Should Be Saved

Fall seems to be the season of sur
plus fruits and vegetables, and we
should make every effort to save
them for winter use. Canning, drying,
pickles, jams and preserves offer an
infinite number Of combinations and
possibilities for these things. If you
make more than the family can use,
try and find a private market for
them in town-homes, stores and hos
pitfalls. Many farm housewives have
made quite an income in this way.
Gull fruits can be made into de-
Iicious jams, conserves, preserves, but
tiers, spiced whole fruits, picked
fruits, jellies, etc. Underripe fruits
make the best spiced and picked
fruits. while overripe ones make the
best jams, and conserves.
Unripe Observation-Disclosures, etc
make excellent chopped pickles. Gu
cumbers. which get ripe, may be made
into special sweet pickles. Apples are
good in mixed pickles. The sur
plus green tomatoes, cabbage, onions,
cauliflower, cucumbers. and even green
beans may be used up in mixed pickles.
Get some good recipes and try them
out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Plan to Protect
Trees From Mice
Hungry Rodents Liable to
Do Injury Any Time
After November 1.
prepared by the United States Department
~ Aori lftar 4 !

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
The far-sighted orchardist will
make preparations to guard against
possible injury to his trees by hungry
Geld mice which gnaw the trunks and
roots. Such injury is liable to occur
at any time after November 1. an
though most of it Is usually inflicted
in midwinter or very early in spring
under cover of heavy snow and when
the more favored food supply is run
ming low. according to the biological
survey Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
|. Menace Made Greater.
That serious injury to orchard
trees by mice occurs only at irregu-
lar intervals makes the menace the
greater, for 1t usually catches the
orchardist unprepared and wholly un-
aware of the damage being done until
the melting snow in spring uncovers
girdled trunks. or the whiting trees in
midsummer betray the hidden work Of
the mice on the roots.
Preventive measures cost little in
comparison with the protection afford
ed, and although frequently girdled
tree may be saved by timely bridge
grating, an ounce of prevention Is
worth pound of cure Many progress
sive fruit growers realize this truth
and each fall and several times dur
ing the winter examine their orchards
carefully for mouse signs. If mice
are present they prepare to destroy
them or take steps to prevent their
attacks upon trees.
Method of Prevention.
Methods of preventing mouse injury
vary according to the species of mouse
and the cultural practices followed.
In. much Of the eastern United States
pine mice are present, and their in
jury is usually inflicted below the
surface Of the ground. 1t is necessary
to destroy such mice unless they are
driven out by deep and clean cultiva-
tiop Of the whole orchard. Where
meadow mice only are concerned. such
methods as mechanical protectors and
repellent washes are practicable, al
though the destruction of the mice is
preferable.
General information relative to
methods Of coping with field mice is
contained in Farmers Bulletin 1897,
Mouse Control in Field and Or
chard," and more specific information
to meet questions not covered by the
bulletin will be given 10 anyone de-
scribing details of their problems to
the United States Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. C.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24

A man never knows what he can do
until he tries, then he is often sorry he
tried.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly because
its mild and immediate effect is soon real
lied in most cases. It is gentle, healing
vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium
and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. W. for a
sample bottle When writing, be sure
and mention this observation-disclosures.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Soy Beans Are Superior
to Alfalfa and Clover

Many people who have worked with
soy beans find that the hay will keep
for long periods in the cock without
spelling. In this respect it seems to
be better than such legumes as alfalfa
and clover. Great care must be taken
to prevent the loss Of leaves, as they
are the most valuable part Of the hay.
A good quality of soy bean hay may
be harvested by letting the hay stay
In the swath until it is completely
cured. 1t is then raked up while
damp with dew and after a few hours
of sunshine is ready to take in. Hay
made in this way may be just as pal
atable as that cured in the cock. but
does not look so we'll.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Corn Silage Hints
Made by Experts
Prepare When the Moisture
Content is IS per Cent.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
Corn silage Is best prepared when
the corn is cut at stage containing
about 65 or 20 per cent moisture, say
specialists Of the United States De
partment of Agriculture. This may
be told when the lower leaves on the
stalk are turning brown, about &C
per cent of the kernels are dented, and
rs per cent are so hardened that no
moisture can be squeezed out.
The length to which the silage Is
cut should be from one-half to one
inch. Silage cut this short will pack
better and the silo will hold its maxi
mum tonnage. Also the chances for
the silage to spoil are considerably re-
duced.
In filling the silo packing is essen
tial. The common practice is to keep
the sides slightly higher than the
center and to tramp the whole surface
thoroughly.
If the silage is too dry to pack well,
water should be added. This is best
done by directing hose in the blower.
Well-packed and moistened silage is
less likely to mold.
When the silO Is filled the silage
should be covered to prevent spoilage.
A layer of cut corn or sorghum stalks
from which the ears or grain have
been removed does this effectively.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
NERVOUS &HALF-SICk WOMEN
Relieved by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
These Three Letters Prove Il


most no tune. l nad naroly peen aplS
to DO my own work and AFTER ta s.s
tne vegetaDie Gompounu ieas I'M =
new woman. recommend II, ~ 70 ny
friends VINO nave trou1iss hke olos
ana nope tney VIII nno Ine sac cns, ne u9'
suits. Mrs. W. SAE a ,S Ef wv ".
Cnase otrees, oprlngnelo' Missour'''
W.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24

Happiness is like your shadow; you
can't get any nearer to it by chasing
it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Building Laying Houses

Laying-houses should be finished as
early as possible, as they are some
what damp when first completed. 1t
Is, safer to keep the pullets out until
dry sunny days have taken out a
lot of the moisture. When houses are
built late in the fall it is difficult to
do good job If the lumber is con-
stantly being soaked by fall rains. If
you build with wet lumber many
cracks are apt to appear when the hot
sun begins to dry the boards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Fa,:::!!.r!I:'rl!I7n!.!.Hjnt'

Lack of paint not only let's a build
ing look ramshackle; it lets 1t rot.
80
1t pays to fatten up your poultry
for week or ten days before ship
ping to market.
By keeping the barn clean and well
ventilated much of the dirt and dust
can be eliminated.
1t pays to Gull out non-producing
chickens to save feed and labor and
give the others chance.
When the rush of farm work is over
is good time to make plans for i'm
proving the housing sof farm poultry
for the coming winter.
Where oats are planted for either
soil Improvement or hay, it is a good
practice to plant 20 pounds of yetch
seed per acre with the oats.
Although weeds may be young, they
are never "young and innocent" for
from the first they rob the ground of
moisture and food which the vege-
tables need.
It's good plan to have fall clean
up around the farm premises and
barnlot, before things freeze up for
the winter. An orderly looking place
gives the owner feeling of pride
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Clean Houses Essential

Clean poultry houses are essential
If the comfort of the fowls and their
laying capacity are to be maintained.
Now is good time to clean up. Re-
move all manure, then scrape the
walls and floor clean with a hoe or
spade Finally give the entire in
terior Q coat of whitewash-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24

Lowell, Mass. ST am sending you
q few lines to let you know what good
your medicine has done for me. |
want you to let every one know that
It has helped me in nervous troubles.
/ have four children and you know
there is q lot to do where children are.
They would come in from school and
they would start telling me about
their little troubles but I could not
stand it. / had to send them away.
/ could not even walk on the street
alone / was so nervous. / found one
Of your books and read it and then I
saw in the paper about Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. l
got it and had taken one bottle when
| saw change in myself. Twas sur
prised. The children can talk all they
want to now and it does not bother
me. / am still taking the Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JOSEPH LEMERE,
"a South Street, Lowell, Mass.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24

Those who resent criticism are driv-
ing with the brakes set.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
Felt Like A New Woman

Springfield, Missouri. -"For four
or 1--WE months was rundown, ner-
vous, my back ached and did not
feel like doing a thing. Sometimes
my legs ached and felt like they
would break and / had hurting in
my sides. had been reading in the
newspapers the letters Of other wo-
men who had taken Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and the
3 advertising of it appealed to me so
I bought some and saw results in al
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-10-24
To Have a Clear, Sweet skin

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, If any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water Rinse, dry gently and
dust on little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Advertisement.
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09
Thousands Have Kidne
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Should
Use Swamp-ROOt

Judging from reports from drugs
who are constantly in direct touch y
the public, there is one preparation t;
has been very successful in overcon.
these conditions. The mild and hea.
influence of DR.. Kilmcr's Swamp. Roo;
soon realized. 1t stands the highest
Its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one Of |.
prominent Life Insurance Companie,
an interview of the subject. made til.
tonishing statement that one reason i.
so many applicants for insurance are :
jected is because kidney trouble il
common to the American people, and {
large majority Of those whose applicatz
arc declined do not even suspect 4;
they have the disease. DR.. Kilnt
swamp-Root is on sale at all drug st.
In bottles of two sizes, medium and h;
However, il you wish first to test I
great preparation, send ten cents to I
kilmcr & Co., Binghamton. N. Y, III
sample bottle. When writing. be q,
and mention this paper.-Adyertiser,
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09
No eeniu. Without ps.,Iul,u,

schopcnhauer, in his doctrine of the
futility Of life. emphasizes the fact
that genius suffers more deeply and
Feels more Intensely just because of IL.
ahnormally developed will and intel.
lect, and that, therefore. genius with
out pessimism is unthinkable either In
the field Of poetry or philosophy.
The placing Of Shakespeare and
Buddha In juxtaposition is quite in
line with the trend Of modern thought
buddhism, like the Tagore cult, is nj
present In the forefront of interest.
and 1t is safe to say that during tho
entire century preceding the war Their,
was less written and said on the sub.
ject of Buddhism than in the past
year. The most widely divergent intel
iectual currents are being traced back
to the Buddhistlc source, and every
new system Of philosophy and ali
modern historical researches are buIit
up ON Buddhlsuc founda tioas,
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09

They were much together. especially
after Margaret returned to Italy ID
January. They went 10 most OF that
seasons plays: dined together Mt least
as often US once a week. sometimes
in odd little restaurants. sometimes
In Jennie's Hat. They talked HE over
endiessly: ideas. people. their own ex-
perlences and states OF mind. Some
times, but not often, they talked OF
Joe. of whom in all those months moth
ing had been heard.
Finally, along In the spring, Henry
asked her TO marry him.
He did II out of a clear sky rather,
n little desperately tperhaps the ex-
pectation of his sister Margarets re
turn from Italy within fortnight
nerved him against further procras-
tination), one night as Jennie was driv-
ing him home in her car from II pay.
II was a comedy which Jennie hadn't
enjoyed very much-her sense OF hu-
NOR was not her strongest point
about an abysmally stupid woman who
by dlnt of Industrious meddling ana
doing everything wrong, miracuiouS'!
brought everything out right for her
distracted husband.
Il suppose" Jennie said, indignant
ly, as they drove over the bridge.
there are plenty of successful busi-
ness men who would be just as IN
fatuated over fool of n woman ike
that as he was"
WELL" Henry said. I'm not sue
cessful business man. You've got to
admit that So ought not to be sus-
pected." He didn't say another word
until after they had crossed Chicago
avenue Then he declared. You
know what I'm trying to say. Jennie.
I want you to marry me. Do you
think you could make up your mind
to that?"
"Oh, watt" she cried. with gasp.
And, indeed. 1t was not the sort of
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09

the new company. guess I made 1t
plain to him-though It's very hard
for me to say some things to John
that | didn't want anything to do with
the new company. Anyhow, he asked
me, with that smile Of his, you know,
if that applied to owning stock In It,
II suppose you'll find 1t hard to be-
lieve, but l had to ask him what he
meant by that.
He said he'd put the proceeds Of
the sale Of my stock In the old COM
pany-all but five shares so that l
could stay on here as director-lnto
the new. but that of onurse l needn't
go unless liked. l told him didn't,
and thought that was the end of it
At least
Jennie, when a mans been kind to
you for half your life-the kindest
person you've ever known, and that's
John. you can't say things to him us
you'd say them-on general principles.
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09
Trade Wind

A trade wind Is n wind blowing n,
or less steadily toward the them,
equator and detected westwurdly
the eastward rotation of the eart
Such winds are primarily produced
the upward current Of heated air
the equator. and vnry considerably
their position and in their dlrectlT
according to the season Of the "a
md the influence Of the surfnce Of /
land of different regions. They !
steadfast In the Southern Hemlsphe,
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09

question to ask a lady who was driv-
ing through that pelting traffic.
He told her in his kndest way not
to mind. There was no hurry.
She threaded the littl, car through
the southbound stream at the mouth
of his street, and pulled up at the curb
before his door. Then she folded her
arms over the wheel and for mo-
ment put her head down upon them.
I'm all right" she told him. "Only,
you gave me sort Of shock, Henry"
"Why. I've been getting around to
it for months" he protested. you
must have seen that!"
She owned she'd thought of 1t
once or twice. But only as thing
that couldn't possibly happen. I guess
I'm as great fool about this sort of
thing as"
"As I am about business. Well,
then, that's all right"
She said Indignantly this wasn't
what she meant. 1t was the woman
In the play she had been thinking of.
"All the same." she went on, getting
herself together, II think I'm right
about this. You've rever had much
well, romance. You've had no chance
for 1t. Not since you were boy and
fell in love with your cousin Violet
Now, with your own income, and your
job at the bank, you're free. You
ought to fall In love with somebody
ten or fifteen years younger than l
am; pretty and mysterious and e2cIt-
| ing and all that"
He laughed. when it comes IN
mystery-for me-you leave this crop
of flappers nowhere. You're the most
wonderful person I've ever known.
| Jennie"
She caught her breath at that. md
laughed in turn, but he did not con-
| tinue on this tack. His own feelings
were clear enough, he said. He knew
what he wanted. But the point was
what did she want? How did she feel
about him?
Il don't KNOW" she said soberly. 81
like this pretty well as 1t is. l don't
oeileve l could ever want anything
very different unless-well, unless |
was sure you did. Unless you wanted
something Internationally"
Il don't believe I'll have any trouble
convincing you, Jennie" he told her.
And then, with his familiar consider.
ateness, since he saw she was shaken
and distressed by doubts, he covered
her hands with his, and said she wasn't
to worry about 1t. anyhow. She could
have all the time she wanted for max
Ing up her mind.
You're dear. Henry" she said,
with catch in her voice. "If / ever
marry anybody 1t will be you"
He was well pleased with the begin.
ming he had made, and he looked for
ward to going up to her fiat to lunch
with her the following Sunday, in the
fearful hope that the matter might be
explicitly md finally rettled after all,
Detore Margaret got home.
But on Saturday afternoon, within n
! rev minutes of his homecoming from
the bank. She amazed him by appear-
ing, In radiance of unsurpassed ex-
cltement, at his own door.
Il couldn't wait for tomorrow she
said. Il could hardly wait to get here.
II almost spoiled 1t by telephonlnc
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09
Happy Childhood Day.

"Did people ever pat you on
head and make remarks about II
being bright bOy?"
"Oh, yes" replied Senator Sorgh'
"They said l might be president g
day. In fact, those happy chlldhi
hours brought me about as pleas
and also reliable, u presided
boom as any I have ever enjoyed
Washington Star.
The Dolores star., 1924-05-09

Salmon which have died d
spawning furnish the eagles Of AID
much of their food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Making Arrangements
County S. S. Institute
Here Next Friday

There will be Kennebec County
Sunday School Institute for the
Children's Division officers and
Teachers held at the Penney
Memorial United Baptist Church.
Augusta, on Friday afternoon the
25th. at 100 and at 7.30 in the
evening. A very interesting and
helpful program has been prepared;
among the speakers are Mrs. T. j.
Winslade of PASSPORT; Mrs. G. +.
Wolfe Of lewiston: Miss Alice l..
Brown Of Lewiston; Miss Mildred
Russell Of Kents Hill; Miss Ger
trude Carter Of Skowhegan; and
Rev. z. Fl. Brewster OF Portland.
All officers and teachers in the
beginners, primary and junior
grades are invited and urged to at
tend this institute. Supper will be
served by the ladies of the church
and for their convenience 1t is very
necessary to know how many to pro-
vide for, SO delegates attending are
requested to notify John L. Keller,
at once, IL Melville ST.. Augusta, or
telephone 563-W. This Institute is
planned to assist the teacher :. to q
moro definite and instructive work
in the Sunday School Glass. A
large number Of delegates are ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Cattle Testing to
Continue in County

Testing cattle for tuberculosis in
the county is soon to be started again
this year, under the direction Of the
Extension Service. Herd owners who
have already had their cattle tested
two times by the State Department
Of Agriculture, will be obliged in or
der to have them tested this year. to
hire the services Of a veterinarian.
The Department will endeavor to
serve again this year those who have
had one test.
In the communities Of Winthrop,
Monmouth, Readfield and Manches-
ter, herd owners will endeavor to Sc
cure the services Of a veterinarian
before the cows go out into the pas
ture in the spring. The project lead
ers who are endeavoring to secure
such services and who are endeavor-
ing to secure the names Of owners
who want to join in on the plan are
E. N. Lefest at Manchester. w. A.
Nickerson at Readfield. c. II. Berry
at Monmouth and a. W. Black at
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-23
Near East Relief
Meeting at Augusta
House Friday

The. State committee or the Near
East Relief will meet at the Augusta
House on Friday, April 70, for a
luncheon and afternoon business ses-
sion, according to notices being sent
out by William Jessop Of Portland.
state director of the Near East Re-
lief. The luncheon at the Augusta
House will be at 1880, with the bust
ness session at 1.30. to be followed
by a round table conference. The
policy OF the Near East Relief In
Maine will be considered at this SEES
sion. Interested people besides the
members Of the committee and Of the
association are invited to attend the
session Friday.
The tentative program Tor the
meeting Is as follows: luncheon at
1870, business meeting ut $50 to con-
slider finances. state policy. commune
ity and summer resort campaigns,
milk and old clothes appeal. Address
e. At 3 o'clock by Bishop BENJAMIN
Brewster Of Portland and DR.. George
n. Sisson. Of the Near East head
quarters, New York; general discus
sion. Moving pictures at o'clock
showing miracles from the ruins and
construction work in the Near East.
At s o'clock there will be an exhibit
ton Of Near East industries.