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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24
SAFE AND SANE

In making our plans for. the
Fourth of July, have flag ralsings,
speeches, parades, pagents, band
concerts and picnics; omit the toy
pistol and anything else that gets it's
kick out of blank cartridges or out
Of equally dangerous explosives and
you will have a worthwhile indie
prnoance Day. At the same time
lcu Will hell to cut down the annual
crop of Fourth of July accidents,
burns and injuries, especially the in
juries that cause lockjaw. This is
the message that DR.. John S. Fulton,
Director of the State Department of
Health asks this paper to give to the
people of this community.
. Each, season has it's own particu-
lar problems for the health officer
who aims to keep bit ahead of the
game" DR.. Fulton said, "Lockjaw
from accidents from fireworks.
especially from toy pistols or
from other uses of blank cartridges
is associated with the Fourth of July
in the mind of every health officer.
There are fewer accidents from that
cause than there were before the
American Medical Association aided
by the newspapers all over the coun-
try started the campaign for safety
and sanity in the celebrations of In
dependence Day. But we are an
easy going people, and likely to for
get these things unless we are re-
minded of them. Hence this warn.
Ing.
"Lockjaw-or tetanus, to give the
disease it's scientific name-develops
from injuries or wounds in which
street dirt or other solid matter is
crushed into the wound. The size
Of the wound has nothing to do with
its seriousness. Tetanus may dcyel-
op from pin scratch, or a puncture
by nail or by splinter of wood
The agonizing stiffness >of the neck
and lower jaw which gives the di-
sease the name by which 1t is popu
larly known, is caused by the poison
generated in the human system ir
the life processes of the tetanus
germ-which is found everywhere
wherever the soil has been cultivat
ed. This poison or toxin, as such
poisons are called, can be counter.
acacted by an anti-toxin, known ir
this case as tetanus anti-toxin, pro
vided the anti-toxin is administered
promptly.
Though lockjaw used to be as
ISOLATED principally with injuries
from fireworks and firearms, much
of the recent increase is due to the
great increase in automobile acct
dents many of which produce injur.
les of this sort and the correspond
ing increase in deaths from lockjaw
is indicated in the records of the
State Department of Health which
show decrease in the deaths from
diseases such as scarlet fever and
diphtheria and an increase in those
from retanus.
'"Tetanus anti-toxin for the pre-
vehCive treatment of injuries likely
to produce lockjaw is supplied tire,
OF charge by the State Department
of Health. The larger quantitie'
necessary for the treatment of dd
vanced cases are furnished at cost"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24
SIGN BOARDS

The advertising people seem to
have put on drive this spring and
are erecting numerous sign boards
along the highways of the State.
These advertising companies know
the Law and are getting the signs
back of the right of way but in some
cases trees that are within the right
of way are being cut so as to make
the signs visible. OF course this is
against the law also and any warden
noticing this cutting should put a
stop to it Immediately and report the
matter to the Baltimore office.
Help keep your Highways Attrac-
tivei
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

my Maryland" is presented nv
the Messrs. Shubert under the per-
sonal direction of J. j. Shubert. 1t
was staged by j. c. Huffman. The
large orchestra is under the direc-
tion of Oscar Radin, one of the best
known of the interpretative music
ians of the country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Deputy Commissioner Lewis Rad
cliffe of the u S. Bureau of Fisher
les, in recent statement says: De-.
forestation, causing the rapid runofr
OF water, is responsible perhaps
more than anything else for the de-
crease in numbers of fish. When
the waters run rapidly all the little
ponds. which are spawning spots for
the fish, disappear"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

The Railroad Age says that dur
ing the last 20 years, average annual
wage of railway employees has in
creased III per cent while average
freight and passenger rates have in
creased only AZ per cent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

A freshly spilled liquid should
never be rubbed from a carpet or
rug because this only drives the Ii
quid into the fabric. Instead, cover
the liquid with corn meal, talcum
powder, blotting paper torn to bits,
or any other absorbent material
which will take it up and prevent its
spreading.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Insurance has been defined as that
social device for making accumula-
tions to meet uncertain losses of
capital through fire or accident,
which is carried out through trans
fer of risks of many to one person or
group of persons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Crancky prejudices about certain
foods increase the burden of the
mother who must plan the meals
Train the children to like and eat all
good wholesome foods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Some people go through life feel
'ng sure that they owe themselves
more than they can ever pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

You never can tell Many man
IS honest simply because his price is
too high.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

The Cynical Bachelor observes
that the average woman makes up
everything except her mind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

"All' things come to those who
wait" cried the optimist. YES,
especially if you are waiting for
something else" growled the pessi-
mist
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

The pessimist who is always look-
ing for the worst of it says it's Just
his luck not to get it,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Passage of new laws is the one in
lustry in Our Country which seems
to thrive on 0yerproduction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

It's one thing to get credit for our
good intentions, but quite another
matter to convert them into cash.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Only the extremely skillfuI can
defy public opinion without getting
crushed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Some people seem to get a good
deal out of life by not expecting too
much.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

In these days of easy divorce it's
wise child that knows his own
setpfather.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

It's fine to be unselfish if you can
keep quiet about it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Hold fast to your illusions-they
will keep you young and happy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-06-24

Light eating and deep breathing
lead to quick and clear thinking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
FASHIONS
F A NCIES

Hiding His Head is a typical
gesture of the ostrich. Those
wearing many Of the elaborate
evening wraps, with masses of
ostrich at cuffs and neckline,
have much Of their heads hidden
by the enormous feather collars.
However, this does not prevent
them from being seen, In which
ambition they are totally unlike
the bird whose feathers they've
acquired.
Feeling Their Importance -
Buckles Of odd shapes, mounted
in large stones, are demanding
recognition as the most interest
ing trimming note Of the latest
frocks. Imitation rubies, aqua
marine and topez are among the
settings most desired, although
rhinestone and pearl buckles are
still in demand. Jeweled buttons
to match are used upon many Of
the most exclusive models.
In the Nick Of Time Appear
the little locket watches that
have a two-fold destiny. Such a
watch, when worn upon thin
platinum chain about the neck,
resembles a flat pendant, which
quickly opens when the time is
desired. When not being worn,
such a watch can serve as a
miniature travelling clock, for it
IL constructed with an easeI-back
arrangement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
By Lucy Lowell

A GENTLEMAN from Missouri
"A does NOT prefer blondes. No
joke intended-the place he comes
from has nothing to do with the
matter, but his calling has. He is
q parson and he estimates the
number of couples he has married
at $500.
This il what he has to say
about it.:
"The brunette is serious and
seems to take a marriage cere-
mony in earnest. But the dumbest
bride, who always seems to wonder
what it is all about, is the blonde"
1t is about time, it seems to me,
that some statistical expert or well
fare committee or the like took up
the status of the blonde in a seri-
Gus way and told the truth about
her.
She has been maligned for many
a year now as dumb, selfish, phil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

her mind get along the best way
it can.
Undoubtedly. some beautiful wo-
men do just this, and some OF the
beautiful women are blondes. And
there are many who think that q
beautiful blonde is the most beau.
tiful OF all feminine creatures
and therefore, the dumbest.
This may seem a logical argu-
ment on the surface: actually it
is not logical at all. for an entire
type of womanhood should not be
judged by q few outstanding ex-
amples.
Furthermore, It seems to be the
rule to refer to all women whose
hair and eyes are not jet black as
blondes. Red-heads, brown-heads,
sandy -haired-aIl Of them are care
lessly claSsed as blondes. And
this, too, is unfair. For the ac-
tual percentage of real blondes is
not more than one in ten.
AS matter Of fact, woman's
complexion has nothing whatever
to do with her mind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
When Manners AreC Correct
BY Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman-
nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:

nEAR MRS. BEECKMAN:
~ An argument has arisen
about a wedding to take place
soon. It is this:
The groom has a younger sister
of maturity who is the only one
left Of his family. The bride has
an older brother and a married
sister. The brother is single and
the groom has asked him to be
best man. The bride instead OF
asking the groom's sister to be
maid Of honor has asked her mar
ried sister to be matroN of honor.
Please advise me what is right
or who is right. A READER.
TUE bride is quite right in
Il doing what she did. Since
she has a sister, 1t is according to
custom and convention and reason
that she should ask this sister to
be her matron of honor. That
the sister il married makes no diff
ference. 1t would have been very
poor form for her to have asked
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
DO YOU KNOW
THAT

A modern treasure-hunting school.
which uses scientific-but decidedly
observation-disclosures in cropping for
gold and gems, rather than mysteri.
Gus maps and charts, il eombing
Cocos Island.
Safety letters, strips, curb markers
and route markers are now made
of painted cotton fabrics. The let.
tiers are painted singIy on sheets of
to the pavement with an adhesive
heavy cotton colth and cemented
preparation.
Plans are being made to abolish
speechmahng and public celebra-
tons in Italy. So that the 1sinc-
tioning Of the Government and
the work of the people shall
not be interrupted, no more holi-
days win be observed In the
future.
A new diving apparatus has been
invented, made OF aluminium and fits
over the face as q mask to which
is attached a rubber hose which con-
meets with a compdessed air pump.
The Indian population in Can.
ada IL 104,S94. Eskimos in the
Dominion number 6,703. Al
though there are no millionaires
among the redskins" the fed
eral department Of indian az
fairs holds $1s,5o0,OOO in trust
for them. This huge fund Is
derived from the sale Of lands,
timber and other sources.
There are more than $4,000 ar.
ticles made for the application Of
electricity in myriad forms. ranging
through lighting, heating. power and
therapeutics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

the groom's sister to be her maid
Of honor, when she had a sister
of her own, and she showed good
sense and good taste not to do SO.
There was no reason in the
world why the groom should have
asked the brides brother to be
his best man. unless the brides
brother also happened to be his
best friend. Since the groom had
no brother, he should have asked
his cousin or his best friend to be
his best man. If he asked the
brides brother just because he is
the brides brother, he was fool
ish, for 1 should think that the
groom's best friend would have
been disappointed not to have
been given this honor.
If the bride is to have brides
maids, then she should invite the
groom's sister to be one Of her
bridesmaids, but not her chief
attendant, as long as she had 4
sister.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
HOUSEHOLD
HINTS
The Mincinr Machine

It is often found somewhat diff
ficut to fix mincing machine
firmly to the kitchen table, and
unless it is quite secure the work
Of mincing is made much more
lengthy and troublesome. A very
simple tip to remedy this il to
have a pad Of glass-papers. folded
rough side outside. and fix it be-
tween the clamp and the table
before screwing up. This will
hold the mincer securely in posi-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
no. Clean Old FuEniture

To clean old furniture wash with
warm water and soap, then dry
with a cloth. Give one or two
coats of white French polish with
a soft brush; when dry, polish with
a clean brush, such as is used for
polishing boots. This method both
renovates and preserves the antique
appearance Of the furniture. French
polish can be obtained from any
good cabinet maker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
DO Gents Really Prefer Blondes?

that all beautiful women are brain
less. Beautiful and dumb" is
popular catch phrase.
II there Is merit in this, one
may judge it to be based upon the
fact that the average woman who
has beauty gives her thought to
her physical appearance and let's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

andering and various other things.
though nobody seems to know ex-
actly why.
The fact Of the matter il that
no actual reason exists. There il
however, another parallel tradi-
ton which may have something
to do with it-that which insists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

: In those early days. Michael Oates was young
Edisons Man Friday" The father, Samuel
Edison, had q market garden and the two bows
would drive a horse and small wagon to town
with vegetables, on which they, realized as much
as $500 in one year. This considerable sum for
those days, was turned over to the safekeeping
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
TOPSOIL IS
WASTED
OBSTRUCTION Of the forest or

nESTRUCTION Of the forest or
~ other vegetation soon exposes
the soil, which permits rain
water to run off quickly, says
''F'1oods, Forests and the Future"
published by the American Tree
Association of Washington. The
cutting power Of water increases
even faster than its speed, and
the bare soil, no longer protected
by leaf.litter, is rapidly washed
into the streams. Millions Of tons
OF our richest topsoil are yearly
washed into the streams. They
are irrecoverably lost to our farm
and forest wealth and are adding
enormously to the problems of
navigation and food control.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

When he was between twelve and thirteen
Grand Trunk local between Port Huron and
Detroit. He established storeroom in the bag
gage car for papers, candy, etc. Later he set up
secondhand printing press on which he printed
his own Weekly HERALD" the first newspaper
ever to be printed on a moving train.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
1855. Ladies' Dress.

1865. Ladies' Dress.
Cut in sizes: "a, SO. 90, 40, AZ
and A. inches bust measure. A
40-inch size requires IL yards Of
32-inch lining for the underbody
and az yards of 4O.inch material
for blouse and skirt, together with
"a yard of contrasting material.
The width Of the skirt at the lower
edge with plaits extended IL III
yards. Price, 10c.
5756. Boys Suit.
Cut in sizes: 2, 4 and 6 years.
If made with long sleeves, for a
4-year size, tx yards Of A. inch
material will be required. If made
with short sleeves, liz yards will
be required. Price, Zoe.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Cooking Faults

Common faults in cooking are:
/. Too much fire; result, cooking
too speedy. 2. Too much grease;
result, it cannot be digested. 3.
Too much water; result. the nat
ural juices OF the food are over
much diluted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

In order to test chemical theory, Edison in
duced his fathers chore boy, Michael Oates
to swallow quantity Of seidlitz powers, believ-
ing that the gases thus generated would enable
him to fly. The only results were pains in the
stomach for Michael and vigorous application
for young "Al" of the long switch which Edison's
mother kept behind the sran6father's clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Here And There

A new toilet article consisting Of
brush set inside bar Of soap has
been invented in France.
Drawn by a figure Of horse,
vehicle invented in Germany for
children is propelled by pulling the
reinS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Queer DOings

A microbe Of sugar contains II
atoms of carbon % atoms Of hydro.
gen and IL atoms Of oxygen.
It il estimated that about IS per
cent Of the industrial wealth OF the
United States IL based directly
or indirectly upon patent rights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

AS far back as 1910 only two copies Of Edisons
printed on the front and back Of single sheet
and was commented on by the London Times.
That great paper recognized it as remarkable
product of q boy Of fifteen. Edison was every
tnng IRON h puInsner TO oiSt[ouo sSc M ne was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12

nesting close vivid of Of lovely faces
Can you picture game without single "mums"
And for the bride the stately glory of this
glorious flower sheds dignity this day Of days
that n golden glow down her life path
How asked and answered by
of its beauty? How hearts have been brought
ger for life of happiness and love the shaggy petals
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-11-12
Congressional Club
Cook Book
FaUOrite Recipes
of Famous Women
in World Capitals
Mrs. Walter =: Edge, wife Of
Snna4n.. 1ran.. NJ ~

MRS. waiter u. Edge, wife OF
Senator Edge (N. j..
.COCOANUT CREAM
Remove the shell and brown
skin from a fresh cocoanut. Crate
the meat, soak 1t in cup Of milk
for Is minutes, and scaId; drain
carefully into q bowl; tnen turn
the cocoanut into q wet cheese
cloth and squeeze it until every
bit Of the cream has been ex.
tracted. and add it to the milk.
The meat should be snow white,
and can be used as q 9arnish or be
served separately with chutney,
sliced lemon, Bombay duck, an
chovies and the hors d'oeuyres
that are served with an Oriental
curry.
Copyright. 1897. By the On.
gressionai Club.
Evening star., 1927-04-14
Wave Disables Ship.

LUNENBURG, Nova Scotia, April
Il P).-Crippled by a. great wave,
the Lunenburg fishing schooner AL
satan limped into port yesterday with
one member of her crew dead, Capt.
Harold Corkum and three others
seriously injured and her deck swept
clean of every movable object. The
wave hit the ship while she lay at
anchor on the Western Banks Satur-
day night.
Evening star., 1927-04-14
FOLEY T|GHTENS
BOSTON BOOK BAN
Warns Booksellers to Use
Own Judgment in Handling
Lewis New Novel.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON. April IA 12year
"gentlemans agreement between
Boston booksellers and the district
attorneys office was shattered today
and Prosecutor William J. Foley had
stiffened his earlier banning of Sim
clair Lewis new novel, Elmer
Gantry," with the announcement that
hereafter vendors must use their
own Judgment or face legal conse-
quences.
Booksellers troubles were aug
mented by the further intimation that
Jail sentences rather than fines would
be the rule, and prosecution would
not be preceded by the courtesy of
a warning notice.
Cannot Read Everything.
The dilemma seemed even greater
in view of the fact that when a
number Of best sellers recently were
cleared from the shelves by volun-
tary cooperation with the district
attorney, committee representing
the booksellers took the position that
no man could be expected to read
everything printed and offered for
sale, even if he devoted his time eX-
clusively to the task.
To this, however, Foley's letter
said:
Il shall expect that your commit
tee will hereafter prevent the sale
by its members of books or other
publications which violate the provi-
sions of the statute by the exercise
of your own sound common sense.
IL your committee does not do this,
I shall, of course, be compelled TO
take action"
Returns Books With Warning.
The penalty is Imprisonment for
bot more than two years and fine
Of not less than 500 and not more
than $4,000.
Today's situation was precipitated
by Mr.. Foley's refusal TO pass on 49
novels submitted for official censor
ship. Instead, the district attorney
returned them all with his warning.
The booksellers committee had for
IL years depended on the district
attorney for judgment on any books
which it deemed questionable.
Evening star., 1927-04-14
STOCK PROBE ASKED.
Oil Company Investigation Sought
in West Virginia.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, April Il
GP).-The securities department of
the State auditors Office yesterday
asked Albert Ottinger. attorney gen.
eral of New York State. to investigate
activities of the Oasoga Oil and De-
velopment Co. a Delaware corpora
ton. with main offices in New York.
The department. action followed
return by Marlinton, w. Va, grand
jury of indictments under the blue
sky law against A. ID. Williams,
former State road commissioner; S.
/. E. Fry and E. d. Burner. charged
with selling the company's securities
without permission. Under the State
law, not only the securities out also
the statesmen must be registered.
Evening star., 1927-04-14

Lederer, who Is 35 years old. left for
work in Durant's Wall street office
January 81. 1925, Mrs. Lederer said,
and she has not seen him since The
Lederers were married seven years
ago.
A private search that carried her
as far West as California developed
Evening star., 1927-04-14
WIFE SEEKS HUSBAND,
MISSING TWO YEARS
Asks Police Aid After Private
Search for Brother-in-Law of
William G. Durant.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, April 14.-Abandoning
a private search Of more than two
rother-in-law of William G. Durant,
automobile magnate, Mrs. Victoria
Lederer has asked police aid in locat-
ing him, declaring he is being kept
from her by his relatives.
Evening star., 1927-04-14
BUN RECORD IN ENGLAND
One Hupdred Million Prepared for
Good Friday Demand.

LONDON, April Il CP).-One hun
dred million hot cross buns will be
eaten in England tomorrow, Good
Friday, say the master bakers. This
constitutes a high record. Twenty
million buns are being baked for
London alone.
Business will cease, as usual.
Evening star., 1927-04-14

Senator Marconi and his wife OBJ
tanned civil divorce at Fiume, theirs
being the last case under the old law
before the city was annexed to Italy
Three children were born to them
The application for notification,
which was presented to the diocese Of
Westminster, recited that before the
wedding Marconi and his bride agreed
that they would separate whenever
they so wished. Marriage, according