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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20
LENGTH OF STAPLE BEST LEVER
TO INCREASE FLEECE WEIGHT

Profitable wool production depends
t. a considerable extent on the weight
OF, fieeces. A century ago the aver
age annual fleece weight for wool in
the United States was less than 2
pounds, but there has been gradual
increase in the weight of fieeces for
American sheep until now the annual
average is about TN pounds.
"There are still possibilities Of in
creasing the average fleece weight a
considerable amount" says D. A.
Spencer who is in charge Of the sheep
and wool investigational work of the
United States Department of Agricui-
ture. The increase so far has been
brought about, he says, by the use of
well-bred, heavy-sheering breeding
rams, the culling Of inferior, light
shearing ewes, better feeding and inn
proved methods. of sheep manage
ment. Future progress can still be
made by these methods but they will
need to be applied in a more exact
and scientific way, he says.
The Department has just completed
a three-year study of the different
factors which influence the weight of
feeces of Ramboillet sheep under
range conditions. It finds that while
both length Of staple and density Of
the fleece influence the weight Of
clean marketable wool, length Of sta
pie is of considerably more import
ance than density because of the
greater value per pound of the longer
staple.
Also, length of staple offers much
greater leverage for increasing the
fleece weights than selection for dem
sity. Fleeces having staple over 8
inches in length were % per cent
heavier than the average, while fieeces
having a density of IS per cent Of
perfect yielded only about 2 per cent
more than those Of average density.
The results Of these experiments
show that breeders can maintain sat-
isfactory density while they are
for greater length of staple
in Rambouillet feeces.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20
WEARING OLD SHOES
NOT ALWAYS ECONOMY

Nine women out Of ten believe
themselves thrifty and economical
when they "wear out" their. DID, run
down, mishapen shoes Ground the
houses where few notice what they
have on, and many tasks inevitably
dim the shine and spoil the appearance
of any shoes. The tenth housekeeper
perhaps realizes that when she wears
comfortable, well-fitted shoes with
broad low heels and roomy toes, at
her work, she can get through the
day without backache or tired feet,
that she can stand straighter and for
a longer time if necessary, and in
fact, be generally more efficient.
In California the home demonstra-
ton agents have been conducting act
i've campaigns in IL counties during
the last year to convince farm women
of these facts, and to show them how
to select their own and their chill
dren's shoes properly. Most of these
rural mothers and housekeepers are
keenly interested in scoring the shoes
they happen to be wearing atsthe
meeting where the subject is introduc-
ed, and in comparing their footwear
with the types Of good-health shoes
exhibited by the extension worker
who addresses them. A report receiv-
ed by the U. s. Department Of Agri-
culture states that as a result Of these
campaigns dealers are willingly CO.
operating with the home demonstra-
ton agents, lending models Of approx
ed shoes, instructing people in taking
correct foot tracings and measure
ments, and providing more careful
service in fitting shoes at local stores.
Talks on foot hygiene are supple
mented by such illustrated materials
as slides, X-ray pictures, photographs
of good and bad choice of shoes and
the ills resulting from wearing the
wrong kinds. Foot exercise for
Strengthening muscles and arches are
demonstrated It is also shown that
stockings must be properly fitted and
that garters should not restrict circu-
lation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20
Stiii Seeking GraOe
OF Ancient Warrior

A new search Is being made for the
grave Of Attila the Hun.
History records that during the mid
die Of the Fifth century Attila led
his ruthless hOrdes westward from
Asia and Over-ran the greater part
Of Europe. his career Of conquest
carrying him almost to til" Atlantic
ocean.
According to tradition Attiia was
buried ON top Of a high mountain
somewhere In the basin Of the DAN
ube. Numerous legends describe his
burial, the most striking point OF
which was the epcasement of his body
Ia three metal collins. The outer coffin
was made Of iron, the middle one Of
silver. and the inner one Of gold.
BY common consent among the his
torians Il has long been conceded that
his grave was somewhere on a Hun.
garian mountain near the river Tisza.
For more than a thousand years this
mountain has borne his name. No
absolute proof Of his burial here has
ever been discovered, however. and
now the claim is being disputed.
In Steirmark, one Of the nine states
which compose the Austrian republic,
excavators have discovered number
Of weapons and other implements
which date from the Fifth and Sixth
centuries.
These discoveries were. made on Q
mountain named ''Huehnerberg." In
ancient manuscripts this mountain
was referred to as "Hunnenberg." or
Huns mountain. Steirmarkians claim
that the discovery Of the ancient
weapons as well as the name Of the
mountain itself indicate that Attila
and his chief were buried somewhere
In the vicinity.
Hopefully and with great care they
are now busy making further excava-
tons at every point on the mountain
where 1t is possible that Attila the
Hun may lie resting in his triple coffin.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20
AGRICULTURE
BALE HAY AND
STRAW FOR PROFIT

Winter baling Of hay and straw not
only saves large amount of valuable
roughage feed that goes to waste on
American farms, but it permits in
creasing farm income by keeping the
winter months occupied with farm la
Dor at work that will profit the farm
direct through the sale of baled
roughage, says the Research depart
ment Of the National Association of
Farm Equipment Manufacturers.
Bales may be shipped or hauled by
truck long distances to markets where
dairy herds, stock shows, etc., will
pay remunerative prices.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20
Commissioners Order
County's Bills Paid
(Too Late for last weeks issue,


S. A. Powell, work on roads, SITS.
C. & P. Telephone Co., for Court
House and Jail, $19.72.
E. J. Dashiell, supplies C. H. and
Jail, $1O.4S.
w. w. Davis, Tailor and Deputy
Sheriff, $47.20.
Charles H. Holland, work on roads,
$1.1O.
J. w. Holland, work on roads, 1925
w. T. Mason, labor and team roads,
$3.50.
r. T. Shockley, labor and team on
roads, $50.68.
H. L. Burbage, work on bridges,
$500.
J. S. Tarr. labor and team, roads,
1855.
George w. Long, labor and team,
roads, $26.25.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20

ssHelen's Ludicrous Scheme to
Relieve a Nights Discomfort, "
by Mabel Herbert Urner in the
"Helen and Warren" series in
Sundays Baltimore American.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-02-20

A Mothers Blessed Task-one
Chance i'm Ten for her Babe" by
Fannie Hurst, the Worlds High
est paid Woman writer, in Sum
days Baltimore American.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

the county jail Tom Chapman, charg-
ed with stealing of set Of harness
belonging to Monroe Shomo Of Valley
district. They found the harness
on team working near Boulder.
They were identified by Mr.. Shomo.
A PRELIMINARY hearing will be held in
the near future. 1t is charged that
the harness We're stolen out of one
Of the buildings Of Mr. shomo last
Sunday night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

ioned way? If you are in sin all hand
shaking and card signing and church
joining in the world win not save you.
Those things are good in themselves
but Gods Word does not provide sal
walton in those or in any other things
like them. 1t is by the blood-stained
way Of the Cross Of. Calvary that we
are saved or it is not at all.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

4 minnesota man who has two sets
Of vocal chords announces that he
has sold them 70 the British Medical
association for S!O@l0 for delivery
after deaTh Is tlare not an idea
here lul persons WHO are two-faced?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

At any rate, n better understanding
must be established between Americas
great cities and the states that con-
tain them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

. IA KHAN. ~" time private sol
IN der, was f. 'ly crowned as
Shah PehleYi Of = or rather he
crowned himself 4id scenes Of
oriental pomD and n3endor Those
who know INN bel ve he will bring
Persia up 70 date nd will establish
a good government He comes Of
aristocratic stock nj has an excel
lent education.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

The latest photograph of the nresi-
dent shows him in the act Of wiring
with fountain pen. How dis it
happen thai the artist failed 70 nose
him holding copy Of the Constltu-
ton?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

Among those who have worked for
the same firm for 10 years are people
who celebrate golden wedding ami
versaries
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

Doctors are NOT agreed that humps
are due to germ. ana how very ap-
parent it is that there are two sides 10
the question.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

EOKECL0SUBE and sale of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railroad was ordered BY Federal
Judge Wilkerson in Chicaeo The
sale will take place III Butte. Mont.
the date and upset price 10 be an
nounced later. The wording Of the
decree gives all sides chance to be
heard in the bidding and the reor-
ganization. The railroad is a $780,
000.00o corporation
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06
Tears

Tears are often the telescope
through which men see far into
heaven.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

DRES1DENT COOLIDGE is worried
by a prospective deficit Of S21.-
0o00G0 in 1927. and has again warned
the Republican leaders in congress
that the legislative program must be
kept within budget limits He is es-
pecially opposed to legislation carry
ing continuing appropriations for the
future. He limited that he might veto
the Spanish war veterans pension
bill but il was believed he would not
20 10 this length.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

Street railway res in Paris have
just gone up from to 3 cents. and
they have an excellent system If Sub
ways. too. Still Americans will say
the French are bad financial managers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06
Our enlistment

The seeds of our punishment are
sown at the same time we commit
the n-Eesiod.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06
SHERIFF MAKES ARREST

The sheriff's force went to Union
district Wednesday and brought in to
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

DR. RODRIGO oCTAvIO of Brazil
~ and Fernando g. Roa Of Mexico,
members OF the MeXico-Ameriean spe-
cial claims commission, announced
that they had decided against the
United States in the Santa Ysabel
case involving tie massacre Of Amer
lean mining engineers lN Villas hand
in 1916. Judge z. B. Perry, the
American member. dissented denying
this constituted a legal decision and
declaring II would not be binding on
the United States. Perry insinuated
that The case had been prearranged
behind his back ard the Mexieans
We're enraged by this.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06
Beautiful Within

Il pray Thee. O my God, that may
be beautiful within
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

A. G. Hathaway Of Valley district
passed through town Friday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06
Good to Hear

To see a sinner down on his knees
praying and weeping because Of his
sins and calling upon the Lord for sal
walton IS a fine thing. ike to hear
sinner as he groans for pardon
through the blood Of Christ, for then
| know it will not be long until Gods
glory will food his soul and his sins
win all be taken away, May God give
as more Of the old-fashioned way Of
salvation. God is old-fashioned, sin is
fashioned, people are old-fashion-
ed; so why not come in the old-fash-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

FIGURES just made public by the
internal revenue bureau show that
income tax collections for March
were 1904, 1886, or $65, 799 more
than for March last year. New York
showed the largest collection and
Florida the greatest proportionate In
crease. Returns lower than last year
were made by Massachusetts, New
Hampshire. Vermont. Alabama Genr-
gia, New Mexico, Oregon and Hawaii.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06

THE League of Nations proposes
TO cali conference 10 work out
plans to cure the economic ills of the
world and for the purpose Of prepar-
ing for this meeting 81 leading econ
onists and labor leaders met last
week in Geneva Among them are
three Americans A. Gilbert Of Bos-
ton, David Houston and Allyn Young
Of Harvard During the discussions
Alberto ne Stefani, the principal
Italian delegate, raised the question
OF immigration restriction and called
such restriction a menace to world
peace. II repeat the Italian said.
'the declaration l made in London
when the Dawes plan was adopted
That IS that the most essential con
dition for the new era of peace Is
complete liberty Of movement of peo-
pies and products.
The japanese delegate Sugimura.
touched on racial equality, declaring
it to be imperative that there should
be no discrimination by any country
against the ships or products or for
eigners
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-05-06
Lesson for May 9
ABRAHAM AND THE KINGS

LESSON TEXT-Genesis 14:1-2A
GOLDEN TEXT-1n all these we are
nery than conquerors through Him
hat loved us.-Rom S:27.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Abraham Saves
lot From Danger
JUNIOR TOPIC-Abraham Rescues
Lot
INTERMEDIATES AND SENIOR TOP
abraham Courage and Generosity
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
|C-Victory Through Faith and Cour-
lge
The Washington times., 1926-12-02
ETH IN BRIDGE
SER|ESON AIR

The seventh Of series of
twenty-six radio auction bridge
games will be broadcast from wRC
ht $50 tonight.
Each game of the series will
feature Milton C. Work and Wilbur
C. whitehead. New York experts,
in association with players from
cities throughout America and
Canada. The listeners-in are urged
10 have four players ready with
cards and to follow the game bid
by bid and play by play as broad
cast.
The contestants in the seventh
bridge game of the present series
are Allan J. Ferries, OF Ridgewood
~. J.. player of unusual keenness
and strength; John H. Smith, of
New York. publisher OF the Work
Whitehead Auction Bridge Bulletin:
and Milton G. Work and Wilbur C.
Whitehead. widely known as teach.
era. writer's and experts on the
game.
It Is suggested that this hand be-
played and the bidding and play
"
The Washington times., 1926-12-02
Were Doctors Orders Are Supreme!

The greatest care and
caution il taken in COM
pounding prescriptions at
all the Peoples Drug stores.
Only competent, registered
pharmacists are employed,
who have had years Of
The Washington times., 1926-12-02

practical experience. Each
prescription IL filled just
as your doctor specifies
and in no instance does
substitution occur. Only
the pl1rest and highest
quality ingredients are
used.
The Washington times., 1926-12-02

~AAS ~" w
not I Q Q /
younger ana
stronger you
8 ct y o u r
money back.
Cystex Com.
pound is sue,
ceeding after
other things
have failed.
o ne " ee X
supply only
zoe.
The Washington times., 1926-12-02
Kodak and Camera Department

or your money back. II you
are losing pep. strength and
feel older than you are be.
cause of Getting Up Nights,
backache. burning sensation,
bladder weakness. try Cystex
Compound. II In & days your
symptoms are not allayed.
and you do
The Washington times., 1926-12-02

Do not continue to be late report.
ing to work-get one of these alarm
clocks and be on time. They have
highly polished nickel plated cases,
top bell alarms and guaranteed time
movement. Reliable and dependable.
The Washington times., 1926-11-09
Z YOUTHS. HELD
IN THEFTS

Said to have been furnishing their
apartment with handsome pieces
Of furniture stolen from the lob
bies of apartment houses. Cliff Iri
A. Corbett, %, and Kenneth D.
Rankin. "a. 212l New York Ave.
N. W., were charged today with
grand larceny by Policemen Creel
and Brown of the Fourteenth pre-.
cinct.
Managers Of q number, OF apart.
rnent houses have recently reported
the loss from Hobbies Of tables,
chairs, mirrors and rugs.
Sunday. night. q short time after
a table and console mirror, valued
at 1921, had been taken from *he
apartment house at 1901 Calvert ST..
N. W., the two young men We're
seen leaving the vicinity, 1t Is said.
Mrs. J. A. Wilson, manager. re-
ported the loss to the police and
told them Of the two men. Follow.
ing their arrest, 1t took two days
for the police TO trace the other
articles found In the apartment.
Both are said to admit their guilt.
others who are listed as com,
plainants are Mrs. Frances Myer,
2101 New Hampshire Ave. N. W.,
an $50 divan. and 4. w. Groome.
GOT Twentieth st. M. $46 rug.
The Washington times., 1926-11-09
NEW HOSPITALS
FOR VETS

Patients under the care Of the
Veterans Bureau who are suffering
from nervous diseases are increas.
ing 30 rapidly IN number that
Congress- win probably be asked 20
apprOpriate several additional mil.
Hons of dollars for hospital facili.
ties for them. Brig. Gen. Frank ~.
Hines. director OF the bureau, In.
iicated IN addressing the sixth con.
terence of the medical council Of
the bureau.
Other classes OF pa Tents hav@ be-
gun TO decrease III number, but
those who are broken down mental
~ are putting an ever-growing
strain on the bureau.
More than half million persons
have been admitted 20 veterans
hospitals since the end Of the war.
Many Of these have been dismissed.
about 1900 being discharged In
Il. past year.
Brigadler General Hines urged
tina the work OF the bureau be p1s
on basis which would permit the
development Of permanent stats Of
physicIans and increased efficiency
among nonmedical employ ss An
The Washington times., 1926-11-09
NJ [ |
BY DRY HEADS

Brig. Gen. Lincoln @. Andrews,
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
III charge of prohibition enforce
ment. conferred today with SIX dis
frtct administrators. The subject
discussed was not disclosed. all.
though Ii was reported at the
Treasury that wide reorganiza alton
of the prohibitions forces was In
interpolation.
Changes In the boundaries Of sew
1eral Of the "a enforcement districts
into which the United States was
divided when General Andrews took
office. may be made.
Robert Il. Livingston, who was
asked to resign as deputy admins
traitor Ia charge Of agents In the
District, may be retained by the
dry forces, IL was reported today,
but IL he ID, he will be transferred.
Changes In the District forces WIN
be made with 4 view to- keeping
national prohibitions officials III
closer personal touch with condi-
lions here. Nothing was said ct
the Treasury concerning sllc-
cessor to Edmund Budnitz. who re-
Gently resigned as ad1ninistra tor for
the District Maryland and Della
ware.
The Washington times., 1926-11-09
GRAF CHARGED
At D. c. QUIZ

Following day of disclosures OF
alleged graft and acknowledgement in
connection with school const lction
and other local municipal functions
the special House District .subcom
mittee viii resume its hearings at =
p. m. today In the caucus room OF
the House Office Building.
Representatives Of a large num-
Der OF civic and business organiza-
lions remain to be heard. It is not
likely the committee win begin to
subpoena witnesses and settle down
to detailed investigation for day
or two.
More than score Of written re-
ports. dealing with every phase OF
the city government. have been re-
ceived from citizens associations and
similar civic groups. and filed as a
part Of the testimony before the
committee.
These reports contain suggestions
for legislation. Virtually every one
contains some criticism of the AID.
ministration of local municipal al
fairs.
Public utilities management, adj
ministration OF the coming law. and
acts Of omission and commission by
the Board Of Education are targets
for shafts Of criticism.
As q result of the criticisms Of
the school construction program.
Representative Ernest w. Gibson OF
Vermont, chairman OF the commit
tee, announced that. the committee
win go into the entire five-year
building program.
It Is not likely the committee will
be able to get around to the public
utilities problems for some time
Questions of local real estate opera.
tons and taxation win be taken
no soon.
The Washington times., 1926-11-09
CITIZEN GROUPS
ARE ACTIVE

$ =
That Neutrality-suspicious. are making
more determined move in their
desire Tor voice in the affairs Of
District government was evidenced
last night at II meetings Of citizens
associations at which demands rang.
ing from that for suffrage to relief
from minor civic ailments were set
forth.
District suffrage, better streets,
improved school facilities. relief from
various nuiSances and the necessity
for q more sOlidified citizens orRan-
ization were among the SUBJECTS dis.
cussed and Endorsed at the several
monthly meetings. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year for
every association.
Against the demand Of the Con-
gress Heights body petitioning the
House committee for the right to.
a voice in affairs Of the District
OF Columbia, and that OF the
Takoma Park aggregation asking
for an elective school board. the.
Piney Branch body went on record
as endorsing the present commits.
sion form Of government. A gur1l-
mary OF the various requests Of the
citizens bodies shows that:
Congress Heights wants the right
to vote.
Talkoma Park desires an elective
school board instead OF the appoint.
ment board. as at present.
Washington Heights asks for q
portable school.
.3rookland deplores its street.pav.
ing delay; asks a merged street
railway system, the abolition Of the
Is per cent Of property valuation
In the assessment law and an ad.
mlntstrative principal for ts school.
Randle Highlands needs better
streets and improved school accom-
nodations.
Northeast Washington complains
OF smoke nuisance from the Gal.
linger Municipal Hospital incinera-
tUr, and requests that Its shrub
berry be trimmed.
Stanton Park and representatives
Of the Federation Of Citizens Asso.
Citations want more members.
The Piney Branch organization is
satisfied with the present form OF
District government but wants the
stray poison ivy along Rock Creek
Park removed.
The Montgomery county body is
interested In larger membership.
Sixteenth Street Highlands mem
bers want man FORK commissioner
who holds no vote in another State.
The Washington times., 1926-11-09
PLAN SPEED IN
CONGRESS-
By WILLIAM s. NEAL

Republican leaders Of the House
81 Representatives have decided TO
try for q recrod In speedy legisla-
ton in the coming short session Of
Congress. It was learned today.
Chairman and members of COM
mittees are flocking back to Wash
ington under orders from Speaker
Nicholas Longwortll, il Is under
stood, to prepare bills FOR the con
sideration immediately after Con.
gress conyenes on December s.
representative Martin b Madden
{ j Illinois, chairman of the Ap-
preparations COmmittee. predicted
that all the major budget bills
would be out Of the way with GER
tainty by Christmas.
we win have the postofftce nd
treasury bills ready on the day Con.
gress conyenes, he said We hope
to pass them In one week.
1.-THE Agriculture Department blu
and others will follow within q few
days. We now have subcommIttees
busily engaged on all the depart.
mental measures. We hope to pass
every one Of them sometime before
the Christmas recess.