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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
France Has Plan
to Harness Ocean

France is ahead of other nations In
efforts to derive power from the tides.
On the north coast Of Brittany, at
Aber-Vrach, an experiment in harness
ing the ocean is to be made shortly on
a large scale.
The tidal flow up and down the
small River Diouris is extremely
strong, with a height Of 25 feet. This
in itself, of course, is not exceptional,
but it is sufficient for the object in
view.
French engineers expect to obtain
from this river a constant supply of
electricity of $500 horse power, and
this in two years would pay for the
construction of the two dams which
are to impound and control the tidal
water and other mechanical installa-
lions necessary.
If success is attained at Aber-Vrach,
there is no doubt that similar enter
prises will spring up in other coun-
tries. The fjords of Scotland and
Scandinavia and the inlets Of New
England, New Brunswick and Nova
Scotia furnish favorable natural con-
ditions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

the service Of that Great and Glorious
Being who Is the beneficent author Of
all the good that was, that is, or that
will be-" The people were requested
to pray for ''the pardon of our ma
tional and other transgressions; for
wise, just and constitutional laws, dis
creetly and faithfully executed and
obeyed; for a larger knowledge and
better practice of true religion and
virtue and for the increase Of science
among all mankind"
In 1875 Washington issued his sec
ond proclamation appointing a day for
a national thanksgiving. In this proc
lamation, which named February 10
as the day to be observed, the Presi-
dent called attention to the peace and
prosperity prevailing throughout the
land and asked that thanks be given
for the suppression of the insurrection
which had $50 wantonly threatened"
the tranquility Of the nation. The in
surrection referred to by the Presi-
dent was the so-called whisky Re-
bellion" which had occurred in sew
eral counties in western Pennsylvania,
caused by the federal tax laid on al
coholic liquors and stills.
Custom Allowed to Lapse.
The next Thanksgiving day procla-
nation was issued by John Adams
the second President, in 1898, and a
year later he again appointed day
for national thanksgiving. No OBJ
servance Of the kind was held during
the two administrations of Thomas
Jefferson, but In 1915. following the
close of the war. the custom was re-
vived by President Madison. Then
came lapse of At years. from 1915
until 1852, before the nation again
was called upon to give thanks in a
proclamation issued by President Lin
coin. who summoned his countrymen
especially to acknowledge and rem
der thanks to our Heavenly Father
for the signal victories. vouchsafed by
Almighty God. to the land and naval
forces engaged In suppressing an In
ternal uprising and for averting from
our country the dangers Of foreign
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

intervention and invasion" Since
1858 the Presidents have always Is
sued proclamations appointing the last
Thursday in November as Thanksgiv-
ing day.
Washlngton's Appeal.
"When we review the calamities
which afflict so many other nations,
the present condition Of the United
States affords much matter of conso-
lation and satisfaction. Our exemp-
ton hitherto from foreign war, an in
creasing prospect of the continuance
of that exemption, the great degree
of internal tranquility we have en-
joyed, the recent confirmation Of that
tranquility by the suppression OF an
instruction, which so wantonly
threatened it, the happy course Of our
public affairs in general, the unex-
ampled prosperity Of all classes Of our
citizens, are circumstances which Pc
culiarly mark our situation with indi-
cations Of the divine benefcence to-
ward us. In such a state Of things 1t
Is In an especial manner our duty as
a people, with devout reverence and
affectionate gratitude, to acknowledge
our many and great obligations to AL
mighty God, and to implore Him to
continue and confirm the blessings we
experienced.
deeply penetrated with this senti-
ment, /, George Washington, President
of the United States, do recommend
to all religious societies and denomi-
nations, and to all persons whomso-
ever, within the United States, to
set apart and observe Thursday, the
10th day Of February next. as a day
Of public thanksgiving and prayer,
and on that day to meet together and
render sincere and hearty thanks to
the great Ruler Of nations for the
manifold and signal mercies which
distinguish our lot as nation; partic-
ularly for the possession Of constitu-
lions Of government which unite and,
by their union, establish liberty with
order; for the preservation Of our
peace, foreign and domestic; for the
reasonable control which has been
given to spirit Of disorder in the
suppression of the late insurrection,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Washington First
to Call for Day
of Thankfulness
Proclamation Made in 1889
Set Apart Day of Re-
joicing and for
Gratitude.

Thanksgiving day In the United
States is yearly festival of thanks
giving for the mercies Of the closing
year. The day is fixed by proclama-
ton of the Presidents and the gov
ernors Of the various states. The
Presidents proclamation makes the
day legal holiday in the District Of
Columbia, territories and possessions.
In 1889 the Episcopal church for
mally recognized the civil govern.
ment's authority to appoint such a
feast, and in 1883 the Roman Catholic
church also decided to honor festi-
val which had long been nearly uni
versally observed.
The earliest harvest Thanksgiving
in America was kept by the Pilgrim
Fathers at Plymouth in 1921 and was
repeated often during that and the
ensuing century. Congress recon-
mended days of thanksgiving annually
during the Revolution and in 1854 for
the return Of peace-as did President
Madison in 1916, following the close
Of the second war with Great Britain
The first truly national Thanksgiv.
ing was observed in 1889. The first
congress, sitting in New York, then
the capital Of the young nation, adopt.
ed resolution requesting President
Washington to appoint a day Of
thanksgiving for the general benefit
ora 80 A.. vokS,-
First Proclamation.
In compliance with the request
Washington issued his proclamation
October 3, 1850, setting apart Thurs
day, November 26, as a day Ito be de-
voted by the people Of these states to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
PART OF PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY PRESIDENT WASHINGTON

and generally for the prosperous con-
dition Of our affairs, public and pri-
vate, and at the same time, humbly
and fervently beseech the kind Author
Of these blessings graciously to pro-
long them to us; to imprint on our
hearts a deep and solemn sense Of our
obligations to Him for them; to
teach us rightly to estimate their i'm
mense value; to preserve us from the
arrogance Of prosperity and from haz-
arding the advantages we enjoy by
delusive pursuits; to dispose us to
merit the continuance Of His favors
by not abusing them, by our gratitude
for them, and by a corresponding con-
duct as citizens and as men to rem
der this country more and more a
safe and propitious asylum for the
unfortunate Of other countries: to ex-
tend among us true and useful knowl-
edge; to diffuse and establish habits
Of sobriety, order, morality and piety,
and finally to impart all the blessings
we possess or ask for ourselves to the
whole family Of mankind.
''In testimony whereof, have
caused the seal Of the United States
Of America to be affixed to these pres
ents. and signed the same with my
hand. Done at the city of Philadel-
phia the first day Of January. 1895"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Aid for .Spa.pning Fishes

Because the building of huge water
power dams in the streams on the,
Pacific coast has brought serious.
problem to the production Of salmon.
and trout, elevators are being con-
structed to carry the fish to the quiet
headwaters of the streams to spawn.
The device is operated by hydraulic
pressure and is automatic in every re-
spect. 1t can be utilized at any OBJ
struction. regardless of height. and
fish can go down as well as up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
81 81 81


The Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiv.
ing on December Is. 1921. This was
the first celebration Of this occasion.
1t was not regularly observed fes-
tval until after the Revolution and
the adoption of the Constitution. After
the year 1889 1t was customary to OBJ
serve it. Thanksgiving day is a Pc
culiarly American institution and is
not observed elsewhere, except in
Canada. OF course. days when the
thanks of the nation are offered to
God are observed from time to time in
foreign countries. but this is done
with NO regularity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Today's Big Offer to AID
Who Have Stomach
Agony
Read About This Generous Money Back
Guarantee

When you have any trouble with your
stomach such as gas, heavlness and
distention, why fool with things which
at best can only give relief.
Why not get a medicine that viii
build up your upset, disordered stOm-
ach and make it so strong and vigor-
GUS that it will do its work without
any help.
Such a medicine is Dare's Mentha
Pepsin, a delightful elixir that is sold
by your local dealer and druggists
everywhere with the distinct under
standing that if it doesn't greatly help
you your money will be gladly returned.
1t has helped thousands-it will no
doubt help you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Despises Himself

II would like to get your idea of a
true statesman" said the chap with
the notebook.
young man." replied the senator,
81 am willing to give you an inter-
view, but 1 haven't time to spare for
a full biography"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Sentimental Convenience

IF ever fall in love again." said
Miss Cayenne, I'll fasten my affec-
lions to motion-picture star"
"How extraordinary
''Not at all. 1t enables you for a
small fee to observe the features Of
the beloved one at your convenience,
without being bored by his CONVERSE
ton" --Washington Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
cuticura soothes Baby Rashes

That itch and burn, by hot baths
of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings Of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially If little of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum Is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c ach.-Advertisement
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Playing Safe

"'Pears like the baby is pretty slow
about learning to walk?" commented
the brother-in-law.
Nope" replied the brother. HE
knows that as soon as he can walk
he won't get carried no more."-Kan-
sas City Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Maybe So

"What are you gazing at so intent
ly in the garden?"
"Been studying this ant. He isn't
working"
POSSIBLY he has set up as an effl-
cheney expert"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

Fawlen--Do you believe in love at
first sight?
Arches-Certainly not!
Fawlen-Well, don't be discour.
aged. I'll let you see me again.
Pathfinder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

to mankind as
it was he who
gave to theworld
DR.. P ierce's
famous Golden
Medical Discov-
cry which has
brought restored
heaitl, to count
less people. One
man says: II
highly recon-
m e n d D r.
Pierce's wonder
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
That Helps

"Ethel Is taking violin lessons"
sis she2 Why, the poor girl hasn't
the slightest ear for music"
81 know. But she has such beauti-
full elbows. '-Pathflnder
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Would Take Care of Them

New Ledger Gas reported in HumOr-
lst)-By the way, Mrs. Miggs, I have
q few idiosyncrasies.
Landlady-That1l be all right, sir;
I'll see that they are carefully busted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Restaurant Repartee

He-"You're too pretty to be work
ing here" She-"Well, If get tips
enough, I'll retire."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Otherwise EMPLOYED

First Schemer-If we do that Crabb
ls sure to point the accusing finger.
Second Schemer-In that case we
must make room for it in the pie.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Knev Hosv He Did IL

X-Funny that Browne should have
such strong aversion to borrowing,
Isn't 1t?
Yves. How much did he induce
you to force upon him?-Stray Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
LIVED IN A GLASS HOUSE

The Florist-You're liar, sir!
What have you to say to that?
Other Man-Only this-people who
live in glass houses shouldn't throw
stones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

full Golden Medical Discovery
Tablets because before taking them my
nerves were weak and rundown, but
now ! feel vigorous all over. took
other medicines which did not help me.
Henry c. Clark, 5z2 Eislen ST., Balti-
more. Nd AL dealers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
Pitiuble

For sheer hard luck
This cops the wreath
Corn on the cob
And no front teeth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

The measure Of service is the mark
of greatness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
cHEcK-BOOK RESTRAINT

Mr.. Nuvorich--Charles is more Of
a spendthrift than ever! How can
restrain him?
Mrs. Nuvorich land ignorant)-
Why not try giving him a check book
my dear?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

II was cut out to be bachelor"
"Who cut you outT-Dorfbarber,
Berlin. 4,F f.-4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
The Unkind Cut

W. N. u, BALTIMORE, NO. 47.-1s2e.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

Time discovereth all things.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
J Helpfulness 10 Others,
Mans Great Achievement

The man whose picture appears here
was in every sense of the word helpful
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

Hello Kettles
The girls up at Central
Keep busy all day,
Whenever ] see them
They're plugging away.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19
That's That

"What is ratioT asked the pro-
fessor.
Ratio is proportion" said the stu
dent.
what is proportionY'
proportion Is ratio"
"But what are ratio and proper
tionT
Each other"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-19

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"Time is money" Pshaw! is that
all?
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06
OPPONENT FOR REYNOLDS

An air. of mystery surrounds the
selection Of an opponent for Jack
Reynolds, who Is under contract to
appear on the all-star card support
ing the Wayne (Big) Munn-Mike Ro-
mano wrestling match at Tomlinson
hall Monday night.
Promoter Manogof admitted today
an opponent already had been signed
for the local welter, but refused to
divulge his identity.
The matchmaker declared 1t was
an eastern grappler, whom Reynolds
had refused to meet on two occas-
ions previously.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06

The sleek chestnut amazed the
Lexington race crowd in the Blue
Grass stakes Wednesday by winging
his way around the mile and an
eighth in 1895, thereby clipping
9-5 of second from the track mark
and coming within AS of a second of
the American mark Of 1:4S AS made
by Chilhowee at Latonia in, 1924.
Never Pressed
Bubbling Over was not pressed at
any stage of the journey. Think of
it! At no time did 1t appear as
though the Idle Hour Farm thor
oughbred was fully extended.
Racing men here were Of the
opinion that a new American record
could have been hung up if Jockey
Legere had given Bubbling Over his
head in the stretch. The big chest
nut was just crying to run.
The horse was hardly breathing
hard as he came back to the judges
stand after the great burst Of speed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06
LIANT SPEED OF BBBLING OVER AWES LEXINGTON FANS
5O0-MiIe Notes

Jean Marscenac. French mechanic. who
came TO Indianapolis a few years ago
with the Ballot team and who has re-
manned In American racing camps since.
arrived here Wednesday with three cars
Pete De Paolo's Miller Special and the
two Harry Hartz mounts. These three
cars. with Durant's, two, which arrived
Wednesday. and the Sievers Special
which was unlC- led earlier in the week
brings the total of speed wagons at the
track to six.
Shafer is anxious TO get to work on
the De Paolo entry and have IL running
ehortly. It has not been decided whether
Shafer will drive the Duesenberg or the
Miller entered by De PaolO. as last sea
sons champion has entered a car of either
make in a determined effort to see his
colors flash across the finish wire first III
the 1926 event.
Fengler announced his cars would not
be on the track for several days.
Richard (Blubber) DOYLE, the late jim
my Murphy's cousin. chief mechanic for
the Durant entries. and Bill White, Feng-
ler's manager. have arrived and have
formed u training camp near the Speedway,
where the entire Durant outfit will be
CHARTERED.
Jerry Wonderich. track humorist. with
thirteen years OF racing behind him, who
announced his retirement last February,
was around the track today. 1t is pre-
dicted the popular Wonderlich won't be
able to stem the ambition TO drive here
again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06
ATIRRIN,
2the DOPE
TOssERs LUCKY
By VEDDER GARD


t-1NDIANAPOLIS horseshoe
butchers are lucky, as is
- BETTING those who hang
around horseshoes a good part of
the time. They got in" on the
Columbus Qnd) opening night en-
tertainment at the new courts IN
that city. 1t was some celebration
in a regular horseshoe town. Even
the mayor IS fan.
Talks were made by city officials
and the "higher-ups" in the oil
company which built the courts.
The Columbus High School band,
Harmony Kings, and a couple Of
youths who twang the ukulele add
cd the proper jazz atmosphere.
However, the ring Of the horse
shoes on the iron pegs was sweet
er music to the contestants than
any of the more conventional vari-
ETY..
And after the match refresh
ments were served, We ask you.
weren't those local barnyard golf
ers lucky?
BY the way, indianapolis toss
ers won, 10 games to 10. That
wasn't very nice Of them, but
then, business is business.
The lineup and scores follow:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06
2 SPEC D
DR. 9 r 8
ON HAN .
FengIer and Shafer Arrive
to Start Training for 500
Mile Race.

Two prominent speed pilots who
will drive mounts in the 5oo-mile
race here Monday, May 81. reached
the city today. They are Harlan
Fengler and Phil Shafer.
Fengler. youthful mechanical
wizard, established himself as a.
daring driver entitled to first rank
ing a few years ago, but retired after
a bad accident at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway while practicing
for the 1923 event.
Fengler returned today with the
two cars entered in the 1926 grind
by Cliff Durant, TO begin training
himself and tuning the cars for May
81.
Phil Shafer, the Texas Cowboys
who finished third in the 1925 500
mile classic, said today he would
team with Pete De Paolo this time.
De Paolo won the event here In
1925 by driving at sensational speed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06

The race fans gave the son Of North
Star a wonderful ovation the like
Of which has seldom been equalled
in the Blue Grass State.
If Bubbling over runs in the same
form in the Kentucky Derby then
the West need not worry about any
Eastern representative taking the
honors.
1t Was a Parade
The Blue Grass stakes on Wednes-
day proved to be only a parade.
Bubbling over won by eight lengths
with his stablemate, Boot To Boot,
second; Helen's' Babe, third; Al.
leghan, fourth. Only the four
started. None of the others cared
to try conclusions with the Bradley
entry.
Bubbling Over carried the full
Derby weight of 126 pounds. The
fractional time for the race was
:22 2-5; :33 S.5; :45:110; 1886 30;
1:49 3.5.
Bubbling Over was to be shipped
to Churchill Downs, Louisville, to.
day, in a private express car. Bar
cola will be his companion on the
trip.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-05-06
Tribe Gossip

Joe Wyatt. Wabash joe"
played right field for the Indians
Wednesday and got a double and
single, driving in two runs. He also
walked once.
Stephenson had a peculiar day. He
handcuffed Luce in the first inning
with a line sinker, then drew walks
the next three times. He stole sec
ond in the fifth. Steve had no put
outs, but did a good job of fielding
hard hit FOUNDERS.
Voter and Schneider failed to hit
but sparkled on defense.
Simon hit one back at Burwell in
the fifth that would have injured
the Tribe ace had not Bill de-
Tended his face with his glove. 1t
was a vicious line drive.
Holke made a leaping catch of
Shulte's drive in the third and
turned 1t into a double play.
Burwen hit safely in the eighth,
advanced on wild pitch and scored
on Sicl1ing's single.
Matthews, Wyatt and Florence
each got two hits.
Previous to the game Wednesday
Manager Bush changed the number
on his shirt from "23" to "13." Per
haps this had something to do with
chasing the jinx.
Byron Specie, right-handed pitcher
obtained from Cleveland, failed to
Join the Indians Wednesday as ex-
pected. Tribe club officials planned
to communicate with Cleveland Of
ficials this morning to inquire about
Species delay in reaching here.
There is no chance to get Pitcher
Ernie Maun back, as the Phillies,
who drafted him, have sent the re.
CURED draft sum to Owner Smith.