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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
HOW TO KEEP
WELL
DR.. FREDERICK r. GREEN
Editor Of "HEALTH"
"a. 1925. western Newspaper Union.)
KEEPING OLD PEOPLE
CHEERFUL

THERE are more old people today
i than ever before. This is natural
iy the result Of improved living condi-
tions and the control Of disease. The
average duration of life has. more than
doubled in the last hundred years. Ten
years ago, 1t was 1914 years; today 1t
ts 55 years. AS the average increases
the number Of persons who live far
beyond the average also increases.
.Old age has its especial problems
just as infancy and childhood have
theirs. One of the most important Is
mental rather than physical. Old peo-
pie must be kept cheerful, happy and
contented.
That this is of the greatest value In
the care of the aged is shown by the
fact that DR.. Hugh S. Cumming. sur
geon neral of the United States pub
lie health service. considers 1t impor-
tant enough to discuss In recent
article.
There Ia too much of tendency In
persons reaching certain age to per-
suade themselves that they have
reached the last page of the book Of
life" says Doctor Cumming. MANY
seem to think that both mental and
physical activity should be given up.
Exactly the contrary is true. Every
effort should be made to preserve
such an equanfmity of mind and pur-
pose that old age will become period
of anr,fo onA aviovv,,opx
One Of the most important necessi-
ties for the aged Is some kind of oc-
cupation. After the ordinary activ-
tiles Of life are given up and the old
man no longer goes to the Office or the
workshop and the old housewife is
relieved of her daily routine, the dan
ger is that they will become morbid.
respondent and self-centered, living
only In their thoughts of the past and
brooding over the mistakes and the
disappointment of earlier life.
There are many occupations which
are well adapted for the old. Read
ing. either of newspapers, magazines
or books, is beneficial and diverting
to the old person. Light occupations.
such as sewing. weaving, simple car
penter work, and "tinkerlng about the
house." fill In many idle hours. Most
old persons find keen pleasure in con-
versation and in social gatherings OF
all kinds In many cases they espe-
cially enjoy contact with younger
people. Radio broadcastlng has
opened up an entirely new pleasure
for the aged. as it has for the In
valid and the bedridden. 1t is par
ticularly adapted to those with poor
sight of hearing.
While old people need and should
have more rest and sleep than young
er person., they should not be kept IL
bed unless it is necessary. Old per-
sons are especially influenced by sug-
gestion and if they are led to regard
themselves as invallds they will soon
persuade themselves that they are
much worse than they are.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
WHAT ARE WE MADE OF?

XXTHAT is your body made Off, You
w know in a general way but not
In any way that you can grasp. When
the newspaper or magazine writer
wants his readers to appreciate the
value of some large amount Of money,
he tells how many times around the
earth 1t would go in hundred-dollar
bills laid end to end. or how many
times higher than the Woolworth build
ing or the Washington monument, II
piled up in the FORM Of silver dollars.
To comprehend things beyond our own
knowledge, we have to have some
kind Of a mental yardstick.
In recent issue of the Journal Of
the American Medical Association
DR.. Georgene Luden Of the Mayo
clinic gives some interesting facts
about the human body.
The total amount Of blood In the
body would half fill an ordinary
bucket; the fat would make seven
bars of soap; the iron would be enough
for middle-sized nail. There is lime
enough in the bones to whitewash
chicken-coop; phosphorus enough to
make 1900 matches. The blood con-
tains about teaspoonful Of sugar and
tablespoonful Of salt. Normal blood
contains about 5.000.OO0,OOO red COR
pCscles for every cubic miIllmeter, sc
that the total number of red blood
cells would be about $4,000, 900, 900 900.
Much has been said lately about the
absence of iodine In the body causing
goiter. Evidently, only small amount
Of this substance is necessary to pre-
serve health since the iodine in the
entire body amounts to only HOO of
gram, or about 11a grains. The total
amount Of uric acid in the blood is
from two to three grains, yet this
small amount can be accurately meas
ured from a few drops Of blood. Still
more delicate are the tests for some
other substances. Epinephrin. a sub
stance given off by the adrenal glands,
can be detected in a solution of l to
330,O00O00. You will get the same
strength solution II you poured
small glass of whisky into the con-
tents of 1920 street sprlnkling carts,
which would form procession about
six miles long.
When we are dealing with a ma
chine az scientific and delicate as the
human body it isn't any wonder that
little things viii sometimes a9ect its
Workings
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
Good Enough Reason,

A bright girl in large school ap-
piled to her teacher for leave to be
absent half day. on plea that her
mother had received telegram which
stated company was on the way.
'It's my fathers half-sister and her
three boys" said the pupil anxiously,
"and mother doesn't see how she can
do without me, because those boys
always act so dreadfully."
The teacher referred to her printed
list Of reasons which justified absence
and asked If her case came under any
of them.
II think it might come under this
head. Miss Rules" said the girl. point
ing as she spoke to the words 'Do4lAs-
tic Affliction."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
THE sPRiNGY-DoNkEYiNG

the mist and fallen over precipices;
some who preferred to wait for the
mist to rise have been obliged to re-
main for hours in one spot. The liter
allure of the "tablecloth" dates back
at least as far as the Seventeenth GEN.
fury. There is a quaint old German
work dealing with atmospheric mar
wells. published at Nuremberg in 1880,
containing picture and description
of the cloud, which had already ac-
quired its present name.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27

He who undertakes himself is just
Ny undervalued by others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
Gathered Facts

1t is estimated that the damage at.
tributed to rats in Great Britain
amounts to S5.00O,0OO a week.
The so-called pink snow" of arctic
and alpine regions is due to algae,
which are primitive one-celled plants
At $4,000 feet elevation the mere
turning of the body to look around
may aggravate breathlessness enor
mously.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27

He conquers who conquers himself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
HOW TO SOLVE A CROSSWORD PUZZLE


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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
DEMAND "BAYER" ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear II You
See the Safety "Bayer Cross"

Warning! Unless you see the name
sBayer" on package or on 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.
--------------------------
He conquers who conquers himself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-02-27
GET FEELING
WELL AGAIN

From Mother Natures storehouse
we have gathered the roots, barks
and herbs which are compounded,
under the famous Tanlac formula,
to make Tanlac. This great tonic
and builder has brought health and
strength to millions.
If your body is weak and UNDER
nourished, if you can't sleep or eas,
have stomach trouble or burning
rheumatism, just you see how
quickly Tanlac can help you back
to health and strength.
Most people notice big change
for the better after the very first
bottle. They have better appetites
and more pep. The sparkle comes
back to their duh eyes and color to
their faded cheeks.
Don't delay taking Tanlac an
other precious day. Stop at your
druggists now and get bottle
of this, the greatest Of all tonics.
Take TanEnc Vegetable Fills
for Constipation
TAN LAC
FOR YOUR HEALTH
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
BETHANY M. p. CHURCH.

BETHANY NJ. p. CHURCH.
Sunday School and Adult Bible
Glasses at 10 A. M.
Divine worship and sermon at II
A. M. and P. M.
Intermediate and Junior C. E. SER
vice at Z P. M. Prayer service and
short address by the pastor Wednes-
day evening at o'clock.
E. L. BUNCE Minister.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
PROTECTIVE ACTIVITIES
OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Distribution OF Serums For Commu-
nicable Diseases And Their
Cost To Users.

Speaking OF the protective actlvl-
ties that are carried on quietly but
without any et-up throughout the
count ;es, by the State Department of
Health, DR.. John S. Fulton, Director
Of the Department, referred few
days ago to the vaccines that are
supplied, as needed, for the control
or prevention of communicable dis
eases. In 1924, enough material to
vaccinate $4,000 1855 to-
be strictly accurate, was distributed
for the control of smallpox in the
counties. During the same time, suf
ficient typhoid vaccine to immunize
last persons, was prepared and dis
tributed throughout the counties,
from the State Psychological Lab
oratory.
AS result of the activity along
these two lines, the number of small
pox cases in 1924 was held down to
Sc, and the number of cases of ty-
phoid fever was cut from $50 in 1923
to $50 in 1924.
Diphtheria anti-toxin, for use in
controlling that disease, and the close
ly related substance, toxin-anti-toxin
which is used in immunizing against
the disease were also furnished in
large quantities. Diphtheria accord
ingly came down from 1880 in 1923
to 73O in 1924.
The list that follows, of the vac
cines and similar materials that are
furnished by the State Department of
Health, either entirely free of; charge,
or at cost, gives some idea Of the
scope of this protective work.
Smallpox vaccine-free.
Typhoid vaccine-free.
Diphtheria anti-toxin - for the
treatment of persons who have con-
tracted the disease, or who have been
in contact with it-1000 units, Csc;
5000 units, zoe; 10000 units, $1.10;
10000 units, $500.
Diphtheria toxin anti-toxin - for
the lmmunlZatlOn OF chldren-tfee.
Lockjaw (tetanus) vaccine-pre-
ventive doses free; curative doses at
cost.
Hydrophobia (rabies) Paste ur
treatment-$2O plus rs cents postage,
to County Commissioners, or to ply
sicians for pay cases; free on physi-
clans certificate that the person is
unable to pay.
Salvarsan-for the treatment of
veneral diseases (indigent and clinic
cases)-free.
The prices that are given in the a.
bove list are for the vaccines only,
and do not include the physicians fee
for administering them.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
Sheep Had Conscience

A sheep with a conscience disclosed
itself at an auction sale at Mataltiele,
South Africa. Five hundred sheep
were under the hammer. They stood
hunched together in a large pen, which
was surrounded by many farmers. The
bidding died down and the auctioneer
was slowly raising his hammer to en-
phasize the word Gone" when there
was a slight commotion in the flock.
and one Of its animals deliberately
walked away from it's fellows 1t came
to stop right in front Of the sheep In
spector in attendance, and he was thus
able to see signs Of scab infection. He
Immediately examined the whole flock,
but the sheep which had drawn the
light Of publicity upon itself was the
only infected animal. The owner Of
the sheep is still being complimented
on the animals honesty and integrity,
while the farmers recount the history
of the incident to every one they meet
with great gusto.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
Meanderings OF A Mildly
Militant Mind
Have You Ever Observed?

That prosperity often blights the
buds of promise which poverty has
developed?
That still waters are not always
deep, and that deep waters are not
always still?
That praise is painstakingly re-
served for the dead?
That some folk seem to think that
good manners are an accessory to be
put on for special occasions, and not
intended for everyday wear?
That people who enjoy spending
their time in criticism of others might
profitably devote a liberal share of it
to the study of their own reflection
in full-length mirror?
That excuses are usually cheats =!
That they are easily manufactured
and bear the universal trademark OF
cheapness And that oftener than
not they defeat rather than defend:
That the man who was going to
"drag his wife out of the house by
the hair of her head if she expressed
a desire to cast a ballot" and raved
and ranted about woman enshrined
within the sacred sphere of home," is
the most insistent upon her "going
to the polls and dutifully discharging
the obligation of citizenship"
That little things like nod of the
head, the waving Of hand, a smile,
a CHEEKY word or two, have the power
to lift weights of worry from sadly
troubled hearts, banishing dark
thoughts and bringing bright and
happy ones?
That the days are never so crowded
that there is not time to check up on
our spiritual accounts?
That to be busy is to be blessed?
And that the more worthwhile the
busy-ness, the more satisfying she
blessedness?
That the sins of omission far out
number of commission? That, while
what we have done may cause regret,
it is that which we have not done
which brings the certain sting of re-
morse?
That there is no virtue which out
ranks unselfishness
That the capacity to enjoy the
best, to appreciate the finest, to adj
mire the loveliest, can be restricted
by no one but ourselves?
That, while life is seemingly a gift,
it is not? That it must be paid for
by the living? And that the richest
life is the one most fully lived? And
that there aren't any bargains? That
that which is worth most cost most ?
Have you observed?
EDNA BENTLEY HANCOCK.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
IN THE CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday School and Mems Bible
Class 10 A. M.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday even
ing at 7.30.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
BAPTIST CHURCH.

BAPTIST CH RCHe
Sunday School at 10 A. M.
by the pastor.
II A. M. and 500 P. M, Preaching
B. Y. P. u, at 700 P. M.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening
800 o'clock.
Pitts Creek-Sunday School, P.
M. Preaching at P. M.
D. w. LITTLETON, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21
SALEM M. f.. CHURCH.

SALEM M. E. CHURCH.
9 A. NJ, Glass Meeting.
10 A. M, Sunday School and Bible
Glass.
II A. M, Preaching by pastor.
7.30 P. M, preaching by pastor,
6.45 P. NJ, Epworth League.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday even
ing, 7.3O.
Junior League, Friday from Z to s.
r. P. NICHOLS, Pastor.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21

Growers
Why Pay SOC for
a 15c Package?
You are doing that very
thing when you pay SOC
for potato barrels Cinclud-
ing top) because you can
get BEMIS POT T o
BAGS for 15c. And at the
same time that you are re-
ducing your present enor-
nous expense for barrels,
you get better returns for
your potatoes, have less
claims, less rot, less break
age and less losses.
BEMIS POTATO BAGS
are not an experiment but
a proven package and will
bring you greater returns
by far than you will get by
continuing to pay tremen-
dous prices for barrels.
Hundreds of growers in the
Eastern Shore have ar
ranged to bag their pota-
toes this year and they will
be far ahead in profits of
those who insist on stick
ing to old methods and ex-
pensive barrels, merely be-
cause of an old custom.
You can reduce your pack
age costs 70 per cent by
following the example of
many others by using Benz
is Special Potato Bags at a
cost of 15c instead of ex-
pensive barrels, which cost
SOC or more.
Your potatoes will bring
the same price and you can
turn a possible loss into a
nice profit.
Don't-for your own sake
go through another year
making a profit for every
one except yourself.
Resolve now-not to re-
peat last years sad expert
ence but join the ranks of
those progressive growers
who will operate success
fully with Bemis Bags this
year.
Get the facts-learn the
truth-send for our book
let ''The Dawn of a New
Era to any of the follow
ing, who will also supply
information regarding the
Bemis Bags, our special
bag filling racks, Irvine,
needles, &c.
East Coast Distributors, Inc,
Cape Charles, Va.
G.. D. Homer & Bro, Cape
Charles, Va.
Davis & Justice, Wattsville, Va.
Do.,:.ac..la Prnduco Exchanua
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-02-21

CHURCH OF ST. MARY THE
VIRGIN
Church is open at all times for
meditation and prayer.
Every Sunday-Holy Communion
at 7.30 and Church School at $50.
22d-Litany and Holy Communion
at 1870.
25th-Ash Wednesday - Peneten-
tial office and Holy Communion at 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12
ECLIPSE BODY
OF RADIO LEAGUE
HEARS SOME MORE
$50 Amateurs Turn in Re-
ports on Recent
Tests.
BIZ Tim es Special

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. H.
The eclipse committee Of the Amer
lean Radio Relay League today COM
pleted its final analysis Of the reports
turned in by $50 amateur observers
relative to the effect of the eclipse
on short waves ranging from 40 to
200 meters. The investigation was
made in conjunction with the fading
tests on broadcast waves arranged
by the Scientific American. Fifty of
the reports were sufficiently accurate
to be used as basis for study.
These showed very plainly that on
1880 meter band there was a de-
crease in signal strength beginning
or during totally while on the 49,
zoo meter band there was an in
crease in signal strength during to-
tality. This leads to the possibility
according to the committee, that the
10000 meter band is best for night
work while the other band would
probably prove more efficient in day
light.
The observers were by no means
unanimous in their reports and the
GOnclusions are drawn on the work
the majority. Some of the OBJ
Servers on the shorter wave band
reported an increase in receiving
strength Immediately after totally.
others placed five minutes after to-
tally as the tims of return to nor
NAL conditions. The majority on
the same board reported considerable
fading. One exception was in the
case of a Canadian amateur trans
mitter which three observers de-
clared showed an increase during to-
tally.
There, was prominent lack Of
any unusual phenomena, although
many observers reported that at the
time OF totality there was sudden
static, frying noises, mush or crack
ling sounds. all of which may have
been due to the increased line vol
tage or power leaks. Several stated
that a transmitting station faded
out entirely, and that one or more
faded in on the same wave-length.
There were only two reports of
reception of the 40-meter band, the
transmitter heard in both cases be-
ing 1CKP. All of these observations,
the committee pointed out, are miti-
gated by certain offsetting actors,
including temperatures and baro-
metric differences.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12
new FIELD OF
RADIO ACTIVITY
BEING STUDIED
Navy Department Centers
ON High Frequency and
Short Waves.
BD Times Special

BIZ IthgeS GDeCtGt
WASHINGTON. Feb. 12...The
Navy Department is centering its
radio activities in the Development
of high frequencies or short waves
in the belief that they will open up
an entirely new field. Capt. Ridley
Mclean, director Of naval communi-
cation, is planning elaborate expert
ments in this connection during the
next six months.
.sThe possible development Of re-
liable long-distance radio communi-
cation in the naval service on high
frequencies with low power" says
Captain Mclean, has recently been
brought forcibly to the attention OF
the department, principally because
of the successful long distance recep-
ton at Balboa and San Diego Of reg
ular traffic dispatches by the expert
mental high frequency transmitter
at the Bellevue laboratory.
'Some idea of the possibilities OF
this method may be had IL consid-
Grafton be given to the fact that the
only antenna used at Bellevue for
this long-range work is an ordinary
galvanized iron pipe, thirty-five feet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12
FOOTBALL,PL
! TRAINED BY AIR
Kansas College Plans Radio
Stunt.

BIZ NEA Service
MANHATTAN, Kan, Feb. H.
Here's how colleges may prepare a
crackerjack football team. right
from the start.
Train EN- by radio.
Kansas State Agricultural College
is planning to do this even before
the next football season comes
around. The plan is as follows:
High school football coaches are
receiving a QUESTIONABLE from
KSAC, requesting particulars as to
the type Of information which they'll
welcome to aid their teams, and the
time most suited for broadcasting.
From these, Head Coach c.. w.
Bachman of KSAC expects to decide
on the time and subjects for broad
casting. He'll then begin series Of
football talks from KSAC, the Off
cial broadcasting station Of the uni
versity.
This program is. being planned to
start far ahead of the regular sea-
son, and to continue on through to
the end OF the season. In his talks
Bachman viii try to supplement
high school coaching with inforrna-
ton on the theory, rules, field tactics
and ethics Of the game.
Along with these talks. there viii
be charts and printed material which
kill Re furnished to the high school
baches.
From 1t is expected better crop
of freshmen for the college teams.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12

long and about two and one-half
inches In diameter on the roof Of the
laboratory, with no wires whatever.
Balboa used a simple homemade re-
ceiver.
Steps are being taken for expert
mental reception the Hawaiian
Islands and the Philippines. It is ex-
pected that extensive experimental
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12

work ON high frequencies win be
conducted during the coming fleet
maneuvers. Despite the above re-
suits. high frequency work must be
regarded as still in the experimental
stage. It is a field offering wide
possibilities. but much research is
necessary before it can be definitely
relied upon for long-distance traffic. I"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12

BY connecting the wires from the
grid of the vacuum tube to the sta
tionary plates of the variable con-
denser much OF the hand capacity
will be eliminated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12

Use porcelain tube when passing
the aerial or ground wire through
any wall. 30 that the wire wiz not
touch anything.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-12

The new station atop the Meal
pin Hotel, in New York, call let
ters WMAC, has acquired one of
Americas most famous announ-
GERS. He's Eddie Squires, better
known as the Globe Trotting An
nouncer.' Eddie got his title from
the fact that he has announced at
many of the large stations of the
country.