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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
KEEPING THE EYELIDS
CLEAN

TOR normal persons, seeing is so nat
\ ural function that we hardly ever
stop to ask ourselves how the eyes
work. They are the most delicate, in
tricate, and accurate organs in the en-
tire human body. Nature has done
everything to develop and protect them.
Man, living natural life under
primitive conditions, had little trouble
with his eyes.
Each part of the wonderful mocha
nism by which we see is subject to its
own peculiar troubles. The eyelids,
which are solely for the protection of
the eyes and have nothing to do with
sight itself, are simply the curtains or
shutters which protect the eyes from
injury and too bright light, which shut
or the light rays when we sleep, and
which keep out dust, cinders and other
foreign particles which would injure
the eyeball. Their action is so auto
matte that we involuntarily close the
eyes when any danger threatens, with
out ever having to stop to think about
1t. In addition to protecting the eye
ball, the inner surface Of the lid, which
is covered with a fine, soft, delicate
membrane, keeps the eyeball polished,
much as the chamois skin of the house
wife polishes the window glass. This
membrane, being very delicate, Is also
easily irritated and inflaned. The little
oil glands on the inside Of the eyelid,
which keep it fabricated, as well as the
hair follicles in which the eyelashes
grow, are also easily infiamed. If
hair follicle becomes infected and in
famed, 1t IS called stye. An infected
oil gland is called a chalazien. Either
Of these infections can be caused by
rubbing the eye with dirty fingers.
They are exceedingly painful and can
be generally avoided by making ut
rule always to wash the hands with
hot water and soap before rubbing the
eyes or handling the lids. Washing the
face, including the eyelids, morning and
evening, with warm water and pure
soap, followed by thorough rinsing
with cold water, will keep the eyelids
clean and will, in most cases, prevent
these troublesome and painful infec-
lions.
If the eyelids are overworked. as by
reading too fine print. reading by
dim light, getting dust, smoke or fumes
from various chemical processes in the
eyes, both the membrane lining the
lids and that covering the eyebal it.
self becomes congested and the little
blood vessels stand out on the con-
junctiva or lining membrane and pro-
duce roughened surface which still
further irritates the eyeball. When
this. happens, we say that the eyes are
''bloodshot" The doctor calls it a
"conjunctiyitis." The best home rem
edy for this condition is clean water in
which little boric acid. borax or ordi-
nary table salt is dissolved.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Billions of Bibles

The Bible in the English language
is the. most widely sold book in the
world. Whether or not it is as wide
ly read we do not know, but the
American Bible society reports the
remarkable total Of ten and One-half
billion copies sold in 1925. This breaks
the record for oil previous years. In
creases were shown in China, Japan,
and throughout the Far East. Russia
alone declined to admit the Bible as
an influence for good.-The Outlook.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Other acts Noted.
For Success With Flock
Don't Let Chicks Crowd

Many troubles which beset the grow
ing stock may be warded off by pre-
venting the chicks from crowding, say
poultry authorities at the New Jersey
State College of Agriculture.
The situation becomes more and
more serious as the birds increase in
size. Many birds showing stunted
growth and unkempt feathers fail to
grow simply because of lack of room
and not because of any particular dis
ease or deficiency in the ration.
The damage is done at night. One
may have a relatively small number
Of birds in house and feel that they
have ample room, but If these few
persist in crowding on the floor the
resulting damage may be as great as
If the house we're actually over
crowded with stock.
The thing to do is to get the birds
In the habit of rooSting as soon as pos
sible. When on the roosts they must
line up in single file with plenty of
air circulation on all sides. Care must
be taken, Of course. that the stock
shall not get chilled. This means that
the house should be kept around 60
or 20 degrees. If one has difficulty in
teaching the birds to roost it may be
necessary to tack one-inch mesh wire
netting under the roosts and from the
front roosting stick to the floor. The
birds may then be forced up the wire
about dusk and In few days will go
up of their own accord. Get them on
the roosts. 1t pays.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Pure-Bred Ram Improves
Flock in Short Period

"Pure-Bred Sires and Flock I'm
provement'' is the title of chart just
issued by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture showing the ad-
vantages of good breeding. 1t demon
strates by diagrams that a pure-bred
ram improves flock as much in two
generations as a grade does in FIVE,
the grade in this case being three
quarters full blood.
The chart is patterned after a SIM
liar one dealing with cattle, which
has been unusually popular as a
means of extending the use of pure
bred sires. The sheep chart is printed
in leafiet form, size by Z, and copies
may be had on application to the
United States Department of Agricul-
ture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Billions in Railroads

It is estimated that by the end Of
1925 the total investment in railroads
of the United States will reach $24,-
0OOOOO,OOO, the largest sum put into
any one industry in the world. In
1926 the improvement bill for the
railroads will be $750,000OOO on con-
sentative estimate. Railroad men are
predicting the heaviest fall traffic this
year in history and are preparing
for it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Differences in Loue

"Man is the hunter; woman the
quarry. Once woman has given all
she longs to go on giving. Once a
man has taken all, the quest loses
SAVIOR. Woman pours out her love
from a never-emptying chalice. Man
dashes the cup to the ground once he
has drained it," writes Jane Cowl,
eminent American actress, in an ar
ticle in Liberty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Insects Cause
Big Grain Loss
Damage May Be Reduced
by Early Harvesting and
Prompt Fumigation.

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture.)
1t Is best to harvest grain crops as
soon as possible after maturity and to
fumigate them promptly in order to
kill any stored grain insects, says the
United States Department of Agri-
culture. Farmers now suffer enormous
losses from insect damage to grains.
Farmers Bulletin 1483-F, just issued,
brings out many interesting facts
relative to the cause and extent Of in
sect infestation of grains.
Where Insects Develop.
The idea that insects develop from
the germ of grain, although long since
discredited, still persists among grain
handlers and producers. The fact is.
says the department, that grain often
becomes infested with insects before
1t is harvested. The rice weevil and
the Angoumois grain moth live over
the winter in the grain bins, fly to
the nearby fields Of ripening wheat
and corn as these are nearing ma
turity, and lay eggs upon the wheat
heads or corn kernels. These eggs
hatch and the young pests burrow into
the immature grain.
Illustrations are given in the bulle-
tip of corn cribs designed to permit
effective fumigation and instructions
are given for their construction. The
most successful grain fumigations are
carried on at temperatures ranging
from IS degrees to 95 degrees Fahren-
heit.
Other Facts Noted.
The new publication also discusses
the fumigation of grain with heavier
than-air gases, effect Of fumigation on
the termination Of seed, heating grain,
and other related topics. A copy of
the bulletin may be obtained free, as
long as the supply lasts, by writing
to the United States Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. G.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Generous

Indignant Pedestrfan-You act as If
you wanted the earth.
Calm Motorist-Oh, no, you keep
the sidewalks and We'll take the
roads.-Boston Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

The General Motors have swept Fisher
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Everywhere you emblem by Fisher In all price classes
the inepabe badge quality The leaders, such Cadillac Buick
Chevrolet Oakland Osmobe and Pontiac all display Of their
proude4 the symbol-Body by Fisher.
of public saisacon safety, in charm Of line IN
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

Everyone knows how to conduct
himself so as to get himself Tin.
suited"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

It's a short road that has no road
house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

Initiative is knowing what to do;
tact is knowing what not to do
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

What makes radishes so seductive
is that one knows he oughtn't to eat
them
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

Calamity is virtues opportunity
Seneca. ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Ne.u Dishwasher-Sink

A dishwasher-sink has been invent
ed. In the middle of the bottom Of
the sink is large, opening which is
closed by cover-plate when the dish
washer is not in use. Beneath the
opening is a wire-net basket held in
a cylindrical metal container.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06

Go to friend for sympathetic a
pawnbroker for q loan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-08-06
Che.Uing Gum

Americas chewing gum bill in the
last year was $9O,O0O,OOO, exclusive
of the cost of gasoline necessary to
remove it from the trousers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07
"APRlC0TS REVOLT" IS TERM CIVENBY
FRENCH SOLDIERS TO THE SPORADIC
WARFARE GOING ON AROUND DAMASCUS

Damascus. June 7.-(P)--The capri
cots revolt" is the term used by the
French soldiers to designate the
sporadic warfare going on around
this city between bands Of brigands
and unorganized rebels occupying the
Damascus gardens and the French
forces. The presence Of the rebels is
preventing the gardeners from gath
ering thousands Of tons Of apricots,
which ripen, fall and rot on the
ground.
The gardens belong to wealthy
proprietors, who last October are said
to have made a pact with the bandits
against the French. They now ask
that French soldiers be sent to pro-
tect their fruit gathering. At the
same time they have received an Of
fer of protection from the rebels II
they give them onethird of their
crops.
The French authorities refused to
send soldiers to their deaths for the
benefit Of these land owners, and
when they tried to gather fruit un-
der the protection Of the rebels, the
latter sniped any soldiers coming
within sight. This brought vigor-
GUS return fire, the fruit gathcrers
being the principal sufferers.
They then gave up the work. The
present situation has been in prog
rcss since the bombardment of the
Midan quarter of Damascus by the
French May 6.
Responsibility Placed
Exhaustive inquiries made by a
special correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press have made it possible
to determine the responsibility, re.
ducc facts to real proportion and
give figures of the killed and wound
cd in the Midan bombardment. Al
though month has passed since the
bomba rdment, this is the first
authentic account published OF the
affair.
During the first days of May, Col
onel Clement Grandcourt. command
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07
BANK CLOSED
WHEN CASHIER
DISAPPEARS
Officer Last Seen Friday
When Bank Examiners Ar
rived to Inspect Books

Disappearance from Lake William.
Kidder county, of E. N. Nelson,
cashier of the Farmers State Bank
of that place, today led to the clos
ing of the institution.
Nelson was last seen Friday when
officials Of the state banking de-
partment arrived at Lake William
to make their regular examination Of
its condition.
They found the books and records
in sdeplorable condition." Bank Ex-
aminer Gilbert SemiNgson said. He
Immediately ordered the bank closed
pending check-up Of its affairs.
It has not yet been ascertained
if there is any shortage in the banks
accounts. Semfngson said, his order
having been issued because of Nell
sons disappearance. Directors Of the
institution were greatly surprised
when informed of Nelson's disappear
ance. He is native Of Kidder county
and had lived there all his life.
The bank is capitalized at $4,000,
has q surplus Of $700 and deposits
Of $S5, 900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07
IA RECORD VOTE
FORECAST FOR.
IOWA PRIMARY
Fair Weather and Spirited
Fight For Senat0rship TO
Bring Out Voters
AN UNUSUAL SITUATION
Br00khart, Unseated Senator,
Seeks Seat Of Cummius,
Now in Office
AN UNUSUAL SITUATION

Des Moines, June 7-tR-A fair
weather prediction and unusual in
terest manifest in the Republican
and Democratic contest for the re-
spectivc party nominations for the
office Of United States senator fore
cast a record vote in the Iowa state
; primary election today.
Iowa voters have before them the
unusual situation of an unscatcd
United States senator, Smith W..
Brookhart, of Washington, Iowa,
seeking "vindication" at the polis in
an effort to obtain the seat of an in
cumbent Republican senator, A. b.
Cummins, who remained in Washing
ton during the entire campaign.
Against these two, Howard Clark, Dcs
Moincs attorney, who never before
has held major public office in
Iowa, seeks to obtain the nomination
on a platform which, in brief, recitcs
that he is the only Republican who
; has chance to defeat a Democratic
opponent in the November general
election. Dan b. Reardon, Council
Bluffs, running on wet" platform
and l.. f. Heidelberg. waterloo. make
up the remainder Of the Republican
senatorial list.
Active campaigns were conducted by
Senator Cummins, Brookhart and
Clark, through their respective head
quarters. At the close of the cam
paign Saturday night the manager for
each of these candidates issued state
ments in which they claimed enough
votes to insure victory in today's
balloting.
In the unknown strength Of Rear
don, appealing to the "wcts". per
haps lies a slight possibility that the
contest might be thrown in the state
Republican convention upon>which is
devolvcd the duty of selecting a
nominee when no candidate in the
primary has pollcd at least So per
cent of the vote cast. /
Although four Democratic candi-
dates entered the field for the nomina-
tion as United States senator, activity
in the campaign was not so pronounc-
cd here as in the Republican race.
The Democratic race was remarkable
for it's quiet campaigning by Claude
4. Porter, five times candidate of
his party for the office he seeks, and
four times its choice for governor;
J. Ray Files, Fort Dodge; James
Murtagh. Waterloo, also a former
gubernatorial candidate, and George
Finch, Sioux City. This contest has
possibilities of going to the convcn-
ton for an ultimate choice.
No Contests for Governor
In. the stress of the senatorial
campaign, contests for nearly all state
offices were overshadowel. There
are no contests in the Republican or
Democratic lists for the nomination
as governor, John Hammill of Britt,
incumbent, being the choice of the
Republicans and Alex Miller Of Wash
ington, Iowa, the Democratic sclcc-
tion.
Small interest was manifest in the
congressional races where each in.
cumbent in the position is candidate
for denomination on the Rcpubli-
can side. Democratic nominations are
uncontcstcd in all but one district,
that of the eighth, where John r..
Porterfic)d. candidate several years
ago. and W. S. Bradley are the con-
tcstants.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07

ing the French Damascus garrison,
was informed that bandits were con-
centrating and gathering Il stock Of
Krenades, cartridges and rifles in the
Midan quarter with the view Of a
concerted attack on Damascus the
night of May rs
Colonel Grandcourt warned the
brigands that unless they ceased all
military activities within 30 hours
the quarter in which they were locat-
cd would be bombarded and destroy
ed. As soon as they received the
warning, the rebels FASTENED to cvac-
uate the women and children, but
continued to concentrate munitions,
Consequently. when the hour fixed in
the ultimatum struck, Colonel Grand
court opened fire on the quarter,
which is more than mile from the
center Of the city. Three inch and
five inch shells rained down upon the
quarter for three hours. In all 81
rounds were fired. Several shells hit
the store Of munitions gathered by
the rebels causing explosions. re-
sulting i'm heavy loss of life.
French Say II Were Killed "
The French authorities announce
II. Sixteen persons. seriously wound
ed, were treated at the city hospital
The number slightly hurt was I'M
possible to determine, since all OF
them fled.
An Influential Damascus resident
whose sympathies are with the rebels
declares that the number of persons
killed was about 100 and the wound
ed $50, Of whom 18 have died.
In the garden battles since June l,
the bandits have lost 60 men killed
and so made prisoners. The fusil-
lade continues internationally during
the day. and becomes more active at
night. The French losses have not
been heavy. The soldiers are making
use Of cover afforded by trenches
and barbed wire. There are machine
guns posted every 2O0Nyards around
Damascus. The rebels have no cover.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07
FRISCO HAS
WORST FIRE
SINCE 1906
Dozen Residences Destroyed
and Twenty-Five Others
Partially Burned

San Francisco. June 7.-R)--
Smouldering ruins Of dozen resi-
renccs, partial destruction Of 25
others and Ewing Field, former Pa
cific coast league baseball park, re-
maincd today as charred reminders
Of a conflagration Saturday which is
described by authorities as "the most
serious fire menace San Francisco
has experienced since 1906"
The fire, starting at Ewing Field
in the late afternoon. developed into
a roaring giant Of destruction that
consumed approximately 5000. 900
worth Of property; brought injuries
and burns to Ia persons and made
many families homeless.
A lighted match or cigarette, drop
ped through the seats of the grand
stand during q ball game, is believed
to have started the fire.
The razcd section is in the west
central part Of the city, few blocks
north Of the pan handle of Golden
Gate park.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07

Damascus, Syria, June 7.-lF)-An
American, giving his name as Gilbert
Clare, of Memphis, Tepn., a member
Of the French foreign legion. is held
in prison here OH, q charge Of dcser-
tion and rebellion.
Clare arrived ut Damascus last night
under a strong military guard. The
prisoner belonged to company IN
the. column Of General Andreas,
which advanced to Soueida last week.
The French military authorities
state that Clare engaged in an alter
cation with his sergeant and then de-
serted with five other members OF
the legion.
Clare and his party were surround
ed by French troops and were cap
tured after an exchange Of shots.
An investigation into the case.
which is still continuing, was ordered
last Friday. Glare will be tried by
ourt-martial at Damascus as soon as
the proper papers have been drawn
up. which probably will be within 10
days.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07
FIGHT STARTS
IN HEARING AT
THE CAPITOL.
Congressman Hurls Ink Well
Glass of Water and
Fists Used in Melee

Washington. June T.. (R) An en-
change Of blows. the throwing Of an
ink we'll and glass of water, oc-
curred today at the capitol in IA fight
between Representative Rankin. Dem
ocrat, Mississippi, on one side and
Commissioner Frederick A. Fenning
Of the District of Columbia and his
counsel, Frank 4. Hogan, on the
other.
The encounter was staged before
the house judiciary committee where
an investigation Of Mr.. Jennings ad-
ADMINISTRATION is under way.
Mr.. Hagen received slight injury
above the left temple but the partici-
pants were separated before others
Admits Throwing Ink Well
Representative Rankin admitted the
throwing of the ink we'll. Hagan the
throwing Of the glass Of water and
Fenning said he did all in his power
was unsuccessful. Rankin said some
one had struck him and that he
thought it was Fenning.
The fight was precipitated when
Rankin became angered over an in
tcrruption by Hagan to his line Of
questions.
Representative Rankin is acting as
committee prosecutor in place Of
Representative Blanton. Democrat,
Texas, who presented the case against
Fenning. The inquiry has been d.
rected especially into the treatment
Of insane war veterans for whom
Fenning was acting as guardian.
At the time of the fight the com
mittec room was packed with specta-
tors who were thrown into an uproar
Tho hurling ink we'll shattered ink
over the witness table, the red plush
which had been brought out for in
spection.
Apology Offered
After quiet had been restored
Chairman Graham ordered the com
mittec reporter to read the exchange
of words Immediately preceding the
fight.
Rankin said he understood Hagan's
reference 10 an untruthful statement
was aimed at him personally, while
a number Of committee members said
they understood il to apply to the
charge that had been brought against
Fcnning.
After Representative Dyer, Repub.
lican, Missouri. said he considered
Rankin had treated this committee
disgracefully" and after Rankin hat
announced he wished to apologize II
his action had been disgraccful. tht
committee proceeded with business.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-07

Coolidge Entertains
Senator Frazier as
Il Breakfast Guest

Washington, June . President
Coolidge recently had seven scna'
tors as his guests ut breakfast ut
tho White House.
1t was stated later that there was
no political Significance to this little
gathering. nor was it arranged for
tho purpose Of seriously discussing
any Legislative matters now pending.
The senator's were Cappcr Of
Kansas, Frazier Of North Dakota,
Green Of Vermont, Mclean Of Con-
nccticut. Mctcalf of Rhode Island,
Pepper Of Pennsylvania and Stan
field Of Oregon. These senators were
selected from no particular group or
bloc in the senate, and are under
stood to have been the last Of the
Republican list Of senators who had
not previously been invited to the
breakfast conferences held ut the
White House this spring.