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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

At the recent inauguration Of long
distance service between the United
States and Mexico by Presidents Cool
idge and Gales, Walter S. Clifford
president of the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company, made a sur.
prising statement when he said:
"The Inauguration of this service
fulfills one Of the specific objects for
which the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company was formed. The
charter Of the company, granted in
1885, read in part as follows:
"To connect one or more points in
each and every city, town or place in
the State of New York with one or
more points in each and every other
city, town or place in said state, and
In each and every other of the United
States, and in Canada and Mexico;
and each and every of said cities,
towns and places is to be connected
with each and every other city, town
or place in said states and countries
and also ly cable or other appropriate
means with the rest of the known
world
THE men who prophesied telephone
connections with Mexico under the
conditions existing at the time the
charter was granted were both opti-
mistic and farsighted," Mr.. Clifford
said to the audience in the Pan-Amer-
lean Building at Washington where
the ceremony incident to the estab-
lish,neEt of the service to Mexico was
Held. At the time that charter was
granted. long distance in this country
was about 100 miles.
"By 1890 long distance was bounded
by Boston. Washington and Buffalo.
Long distance lines reached Chicago in
1892. Denver was connected with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11
HAWKS AND OWLS HELP KILL
RODENTS ON FARMS

To learn exactly to what extent
certain birds are aids to agriculture
and to determine whether their giood
qualities overbalance the evil they
do, the Biological Survey of the U. S
Department Of Agriculture has fol-
many years been making scientific
studies Of their food habits. AL
that can be learned out-of-doors by
watching the birds is valuable, but
the sure way of finding out what 9
bird eats is to examine the contents
of its stomash and to identity what
is found.
w. l.. McAtee, a biologist in the
bureau, describes the method of ex.
aiming the stomach content of a
bird. 'It consists of washing all
material into white-lined tray
separating the larger particles or
white blotters, catching the more
finely ground food on bloting cloth
transferring this to blotters, and fl
nally identifying the component parts
of the whole under microscope
Identification is facilitated by compar-
sion with collections of seeds, fruits,
insects, snails, and bones of birds,
mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
in fact, of all classes of objects eaten
by birds. A card prepared for each
stomach contains full inventory OF
food items and their relative percent
ages of bulk, and when a sufficient
number of these index cards have
been accumulated for any species OF
bird the percentages of the principal
items of food for each month are cal
culated, and the average for the sea-
son or year is taken. These are the
figures quoted in official reports on
the food of birds. From the percen-
tages and the economic value of the
food items the utility of the bird can
be closely estimated"
1t is on the basis of such informa-
ton that the Biological>Survey has
been able to combat prejudices
against certain birds, such as hawks
and owls. The shary-shinned, Coop
er, and duck hawks feed largely on
birds and are injurious. The great
horned owl gets only poultry that ia
improperly exposed at night, but is
otherwise beneficial. The remaining
species of hawks and owls, more
than SO in all, have chiefly useful
habits. They feed on a great varie-
ty of rodents and have a tremendous
effect in controlling the number of
these pests. The barn owl is one OF
the most useful of birds. Large
percentages of mice, rats, and pocket
gophers are noted on the feeding
cards, showing that the barn owl is
constantly doing work of great value
to agriculture. Owls as group
have long been prosecuted by man,
but never has persecution been more
unjust. When their numbers are
greatly reduced in any community
farmers will be forcibly reminded of
the fact by great increase in the
number of destructive rodents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

The telephone receiver that part Of
the telephone through which millions
q messages are heard daily, - now
just fifty years old. When the ATst
telephones we're made In ls7s, the In
atrrumnents we're very crude in makeup
and there vas q common transmitter
ana receiver. To talk to another per-
aon one spoke into the hole Ia The
bottom Of the telephone while the
person at the ether end Of the line
listened through the same opening in
his Instrument. When person No, !
was through talking. he said to the
other party, Nov reverse, You talk
and I'll ltsten,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

|
Maryland Farmers will be amazed
at the effect of the enactment, by the
last Congress, of the Gooding-Ketch-
am seed dying amendment to the
Federal Seed Act, on keeping out of
Maryland and the entire country, un-
adapted foreign-grown alfalfa seed.
This seed-staining law was spon-
sored and insistently backed by the
American Farm Bureau Federation
and it shows the effect that the pas
sage of this one bit of legislation has
had in protecting farmers of Mary
land and the entire country, from the
disastrous effects of using seed of
foreign origin which is not only I'M
adapted to Maryland soil but wholly
worthless for the production Of any
thing like seasonable or reasonable
alfalfa crop.
In a recent report by the Seen
Testing Laboratory Of the United
States Department Of Agriculture
and which has been forwarded to M.
Melvin Stewart, Secretary Of the
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
by Chester H. Gray, Washington
Representative of the American
Farm Bureau Federation, some In
teresting facts and figures are given
showing the direct result of the pas
sage of the seed-dying amendment.
Compare the figures:
In 1928 and 1924 the imports OF
alfalfa seed from the Argentine aver
aged about 100000 pounds per
year. In 1925 these imports drop
ped to around 100000 pounds. In
1925 a decrease of 100000 pounds
was registered while in 1927, down
to date, only $4,000 pounds have
come in from that country. 1t is
not suggested that all of this spectac-
ular decrease is owing to the seed
amendment above referred to, but
surely much of it is attributable to
that cause. 1t is interesting to COM
pare the decrease of Argent1nean al
falfa seed, which was declared un-
adapted, with increase of imports OF
Canadian alfalfa seed. In 1924,
about $4,000 pounds came from
Canada. In 1925 this amount in
creased to 100000 pounds and in
1926 and 1927 about 100000 was
imported from Canada. Much OF
this increase is due to the fact that
Canadian seed has proved to be
adaptable for general agricultural
use in the limited States.
South African alfalfa seed also has
been declared unadapted to general
use in this country and accordingly,
if imported, would be stained red to
the extent of 1919. In 1924 there
was imported from South Africa
about 100000 pounds of alfalfa
seed. In 1925 this amount dropped
to 100000 pounds. Since then none
has entered.
The alfalfa seed of Turkestan ORR
gin which has also been declared UNI
adapted, has totally ceased to be i'm
ported.
The year 1925 seems to mark the
turning point of decreased impora-
lions from foreign countries known
to produce unadapted seed and in
creased imports from foreign coun-
tries known to produce adapted alfal-
ia seed. That was about the time
when it seemed evident that Con-
gress would pass law to identify
unadapted foreign grown alfalfa
seed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

In 1877 telephone receiver. was do
yeloped and since that time there have
been many improvements and chances
IN this very necessary piece Of ap.
paratus, until today It seems to, have
about reached perfection.
The telephone receiver is composed
OK ferty-sfght parts. In its makeup
are included; steel. iron. brass, nickel.
silver. tin. lead, silk Aber, rubber,
paper. parafan, 1apanning compound
and thirty'three lesser ingredients.
About 200 operations and a. many
inspections are required to complete
the parts Of the receiver.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn
sylvania.
Dignified service given all
calls, night or day.
Cor. N. Queen Il Walnut SITS.
Phone 122 Rising Sun, Nd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

It's the easiest thing in the world
to laugh at trouble if it comes to
other people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

Keep ahead of the game. 1t is
better toNtake time by the forelock
than to hang onto his coat tails,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

One thing settled; Secretary Fall
will not lease any more naval oil re
serves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

Turn about is fair play. Even the
piano mover may be carried away by
music.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

Not every circular that goes
through the mail gets to the address
sees pocketbook.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

More money is thrown away on
ideas than on any other subjects in
the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11
MARYLAND CAT SHOW

Baltimore's first cat show will be
held at the Southern Hotel, in that
city, December End and 3rd, under
direction of the Maryland Cat Fan
ciers. The show will be held for the
benefit of the Miracle House Of the
Maryland tuberculosis Association.
Every stratum of the feline world
will be represented at the show.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

II pine for you" the lover cried.
Spruce up! Spruce up! the maid re-
piled.
And then he sadly looked up at her
And murmured verdantly: What
fir?"
Which silly nonsence proves, ween,
That love is ever evergreen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11

Don't brag about what you are
going to do tomorrow. Somebody
might ask you what you did yester-
day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-11-11


the distance telephone InW
president Telephone
director general PaAeican Unom Mexican Ambassador
listening talking.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
FOR FATHER
Safety Razors
Pocket Knives
Shot Guns-Rifles
Hunting Outfits
Tubular Skates
Fishing Rods
Flash Lights
FOR SISTER

Embroidery Shears
Hockey Skates
Strand Skis
Pen Knife
Electric Curriers'
Toy Cooking Sets
Kiddie Kars
Wrist Watches
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
Sans SOuci Club.

The Sans Souci club held session,
last Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A. c. Durand, on Seventh ave
nue., south, with the chairman and
program leader, Mrs. w. E. Kruger.
Response to roll call included a re-
port of "My Happiest Christmas" by
each person present. Then came a
chorus singing of Christmas carols.
A paper, dealing with "Abuses of
Christmas, was read by Mrs. Krue-
ger. Little Miss Irene Durand and
Marion Monroe sang an attractive
duet, with encore. Then followed a
humorous general debate of the ques-
tiOn: Resolved, That long hair is
more becoming and more economical
than bobbed hair" The decision
proved to be a tie. In the guessing
game, which closed the program, Mrs.
| Benjamin was prize winner. Guests
with the club members, were Mes
DANES Joseph Gamble, J. E. Norton,
]. E. Patrick, and Charles Vogel.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
HOusekeepers' Club.

Mrs. Robert M. Esgar, Mrs. George
Baxter, Mrs. William McCOllum and
Mrs. Vaudeville were hostesses for
the Housekeepers' club, on Thursday
afternoon of last week, at the home
of Mrs. Esgar on Third avenue, south.
"Travel Day. was listed on the pro-
gram, and with Difference to the sub
ject, Dean Una B. Herrick invited two
young women to bring picturesque re-
port of their travels through Europe,
as they enjoyed them, last summer.
Piano numbers were played by Miss
Wanda Henegan, to add to the pleas
ure of the afternoon.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
WOman's Club in Session

WOman'S Club in Session
The regular monthly meeting of the
.BoZeman WOman's club was held,
Monday afternoon of last week, with
Mrs. A. T. Rutledge, Mrs. Fred Will
liams and Mrs. Thomas Mccluskey
hostesses, greeting club members as
they arrived. Mrs. w. F. Hardin, presi-
dent, and Mrs. Eric Therkelsen, re-
cOrding secretary, conducted the busi-
ness session, in which several impOr-
tana items were considered. Mrs.
Howard Welch, chairman of the Pub
lie Welfare section Of the club, then
introduced the program numbers.
These included a sketch from the op-
eretta: "Pierette Among the Shep-
herds, by five of the characters,
who will appear at the Gallatin Coun-
ty high school, next week. Miss Ee-
Olyn Howard played the rianO ac-
compartment. Professor w. R. Plew
of the college faculty then gave an
illustrated lecture upon: "Old World
Cathedrals", as he observed them in
Europe, last summer. Medieval
cathedrals in the Gothic style of ar
chitecture, as they appear in the vari-
Gus countries of Europe, were ex-
planned and illustrated by Professor
Plew, with some explanation, also, of
the renaissance period in England.
Eager applause bespoke the appreci-
alton of this lecture by the members
assembled
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

surprise Miss Helen Crozier in cele-
bratiOn of her birthday. Games and
music made a merry evenings pro-
gram, which was concluded with an
elaborate supper, served about a
birthday-sake center-piece.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
WORK

Our finest power we now employ
In work to win true Christmas joy;
With enticing toy for each girl and boy,
And gifts to serve as loves decoy.
We cast aside all fears, that annoy,
For Christmas work, with frOlic alloy.
Dear Christmas truths our lives employ;
Our working shares dear Christmas JOY.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
]. T. Club.

Mrs. J. C. WINNER was hostess for
the j. T. club, on Monday evening,
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fred
Fortier. There were present eight
members of the club, with Miss
Gladys Rider a guest Visiting over
needle-work and singing about the
piano made the delightful program.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
World Wide Guild.

Misses Elizabeth Wiman, Celia
Severt and Minnie Fisher were hos
tesses for the World Wide Guild
chapter of the Baptist church, on
Monday evening, at the home of Miss
Wiman, on North Broadway. Among
the clever program numbers of the
evening, was a dramatic reading by
Miss Elinor Swingle. There was also
singing of Christmas carols by the
assembled chorus and making a seas
on's scrap-bOOk by each young woman.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
Bethany Bible Class.

Fourteen members of Bethany
Bible class enjoyed the hospitality Of
Mrs. John Wylie, Tuesday afternoon,
at her home on West Olive street. The
session opened with devotionals, led
by Mrs. G. N. Wood, with Mrs. Grant
leading in prayer. Then followed a
social hour, enlivened with conun-
drums, tongue-twisters, and thrilling
"reminiscences brought by each one,
of Christmas time in her little girl
hood. Afternoon tea service conclud-
ed the pleasant afternoon.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
Announcement Party.

Announcement Party.
Mrs. z. J. Montgomery and Miss
Ruth Montgomery were hostesses, last
Thursday evening, in their apartment
at the Blackmore, with twelve guests
seated to enjoy the game of bridge.
The guests of especial honor were
Mrs. Arnold Kruger of Plains and
her sister, Miss Rachel Christensen OF
BOzeman. AS feature Of the prize
for the best game of bridge, the win
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
At Kappa Delta House.

AZ hdppd DeICa house.
The Christmas dinner, served Sun
day afternoon at Kappa Delta Sor-
ority House on West Olive street,
proved thoroughly enjoyable, with 80
young women seated about the dinner
table. With the college students,
there were seated the patronesses of
the chapter, Mesdames E. F. Bunker,
George Patten, R. C. Purdum, and
Howard Welch, with alumnae of the
chapter, Mrs. w. H. Mccall, Misses
June Burke, Lillian Stone, Margaret
Gallagher and Maude Gallagher. AS
part offthe after-dinner program, the
house-boy appeared in the guise Of
Santa Claus, carrying great basket
in which were the lifts of the miscel-
laneous shower brought by Kappa
Delta members to Miss Virginia
Gilbert. The coming marriage of Miss
Gilbert with fillmore Rick of Brown.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
To Organize Junior Club.

To Organize Junior Club.
Mrs. ]. H. Delaney, chairman of the
Music section of the Bozeman Wom-
ans club, spent Tuesday afternoon at
Three Forks, in response to a sum-
mons for club work. Mrs. Rousseau
and Mrs. Peterson, teachers of music
at Three Forks, had assembled 80
boys and girls, who listened with eag-
er attention to Mrs. Delaney's explain
alton of the organization Of the jun
ior department of the National FEEDER
alton of Music clubs. Very definite
steps are being taken by the young
people of Three Forks, in the line Of
organizing such a junior department
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

ing, Montana, has been announced for
the last week in December; and the
gift-shOwer of last Sunday brought
wealth of good wishes and prophecies.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

ner, Miss Ethel Rottman, was accord
ed the honor of announcing the COM
ing marriage of Miss Christensen
with Bernard Williams, to be solemn
lied in January. Both young persons
were students in Montana State col
lege, with a wide circle of friends
who take interest in the approaching
wedding. Miss Christensen is secre-
tary to Professor w. M. Cobleigh at
the college and Mr.. Williams is Smith
Hughes instructor in the high school
at Grafton, North Dakota.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16
News of Society
Mrs. Mabel K. Han, EditOr, TelephOne s5O-M

busy play the made to inquiries in regard
to social activities the Bozeman Such satisfying
busy week Isl possessing the fine qualities OF play
Activities that provide true Christmas cheer Tor some OF the
sad and lonely as well the nearest and dearest taking
be place of secentered amusement Keeping in mind the
thought a play joyous work. to love the task you do
What play but splendid toll? May not toll be pay honor
the keynote of the week:
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

Brandt -ROssOw.
Mrs. De Ette Adell Brandt of Boze-
man and Louis RossOw of Stratford,
South Dakota, were married, Monday
afternoon at l o'clock, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Al E. Granthan, where
the bride has been residing during the
past few months. Rev. H. G. Klem-
me read the marriage service, after
which the young couple went upon
wedding journey to the Pacific coast.
A Birthday Surprise.
A group of % college students as
sembled, at the invitation of Mrs. Le-
row Crozier. last Saturday evening, to
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

Complimenting Mrs. Kruger.
Mrs. w. L. Popham and Mrs. Lynde
Sales entertained in compliment to
Mrs. Arnold Kruger Of Plains, last
Friday evening, at the home of Mrs.
POpham on West Main street. Two
tables were in play with the game OF
bridge and refreshment service made
enjoyable climax to the evening.
The Bozeman courier., 1927-12-16

l.. o. F. Club.
On Monday afternoon, the l. o. F.
club enjoyed the hOshitality of Mrs.
Everett Brown and Mrs. Frank Sears,
at the home of Mrs. Brown, on West
I.amme street. Two tables served for
the game of bridge and Mrs. August
Lake was a guest with the members.
Evening star., 1927-03-28

white, clutched Pinto's arm in a grip
that made the policeman squirm.
What about Miss Hardwick?" he
demanded hoarsely. Has anything
happened to her? Speak, mani"
Pinto freed his arm and gave him
a searching look. "All / know Is that
she's missing, and I thought mebbe
you---~--'
Missing" echoed the Phantom
sharply. What do you mean? Speak
up"
In his excitement he did not see
that the look of perplexity In Pinto's
eyes had given way to cunning
twinkle. In another moment the po-
liceman had acted with a precision
and swiftness that indicated he was
a far shrewder man than his looks led
one to think. In an instant the pistol
had been beaten from the Phantom $
numb hand and in the space of few
seconds a steel link was gyved around
his wrist.
There. Mr. Gray Phantom" ex-
claimed the policeman with trium-
phant chuckle. II guess you won't
get away from me this time"'
The Phantom, at last sensing his
danger, jumped to one side, but al
ready the other link was fastened
around the policeman's wrist. Pinto's
words regarding Helen Hardwick had
stunned him momentarily, and he had
not seen his peril until it was too
late. Now he was a prisoner, hand
cuffed to his captor'
This is more like It" exclaimed the
policeman, kicking aside the pistol his
prisoner had dropped and showing his
own weapon against the Phantom s
diaphragm. i've had a hunch all
along that, if you weren't the Phan-
tom himself, you We're his alibi. I'm
wise now, all right. You gave your
self away when I spoke the name of
the moll. You turned white to the
gills and almost jumped out Of your
shoes. Guess you forget to play your
role that time, Mr. Phantom. Granger,
not being in love with the lady,
wouldn't have thrown a fit like that
Well. we're off for the station. You
can hand 'em the spiel you gave me,
and see how much they believe of it..
Before we start, tell me what you
know of Miss Hardwick." pleaded the
Phantom, for his own plight still
seemed of secondary Importance.
Pinto shrugged his shoulders. "She's
vamoosed; that's all L know Come
along. Mebbe she'll drop in and see
you when you're in jail"
"Jail"' He braced his weight against
the pull at his wrist. I'm not going
to jail-not while Miss Hardwick's in
trouble. You may be a little stronger
than I. Pinto, but I'm in better trim,
and you can't bulge me-
The policeman tore at the link, but
in vain. The Phantom dropped to
the floor, dug his heels into a crack
between two boards and resisted with
all his might. Pinto puffed and cursed,
but he might as well have tried to
lift himself by his own boot straps,
Evening star., 1927-03-28
Continued from Yesterdays Starr
synopsi. Of Preceding rnstallments.

synopsis or Preceding FnstaIIments.
The Gray Phantom. hero of many near
wantsd Tor the brutal murder Of w ~,
fsfsSsa tarfa'SSndPs ans ss
murder, Realizing that he has beer, frsmed
energies looking for him, the Gray Phantom
goes 70 New York himsen to seek out tht
Wis bold stroke is is to s Clear ar his name IN the
recognized by officer Pinto and locked in the
sensational escape a by 0oi diseovering H e hidden
exit connecting by a tunnel with the lab
= Or Bimble. eccentric criminal psychologist
Myst,ried 70. 70 read @ newspaper reports Of n his
the mechanism of the secret tunnel. he sees
the hidden door open from the tobacco shop,
hea-k the Gage housekeeper cry. Hes kill
tns s Es." & and watches her fall dead Just as
fss Dsoe eefs ,e % h ,be n morning the
Tommy, Granger. reporter lef the Sphere.
who so closely resembles the Gray Phantom
CHARACTERISTIC promptness. the. Phantom de-
tsrmines to see this man: Cleverly outwit
him. he drives to the Office of the Sphere.
,Mhere stoke of luck lands the intoxicated
Tommy Granger in his cab
Pong Yuen. an old Chinese whom he had
once befriended, the Phantom changes clothes
with the reporter. locks him in a hidden
room and emerges from Chinatown as
Tommy Granger
That night q weakened man gives him
a cryptic warning from
The Duke an old enemy whom the Phant-
oW had been instrumental in sending to
prison. knowing that he is outwardly
Granger. the Phantom realizes that the re-
porter is member of the Dukes gang. Re
turning to the Gage shop for some trace of
the murdered housekeeper's body. the Phan.
tom investigates an upper-story room and
hides as he hears approaching footsteps.