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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Might of Alexander
Made World History

Alexander the Great was one of the
pivotal figures about which turned the
history of the worldl His conquests,
extending eastward to the other side
of India, taking in Asia Minor, Egypt,
Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia, Arabia,
Persia in its sweep, left Greek gar
risons and Greek commanders in ev-
cry city or place Of Importance.
Greek became universal language,
SO firmly intrenched that it success
fully resisted the Latin tongue of the
Romans when they in turn over-ran
much of the world Alexander made
his own, before he sat down to weep
because there were no more worlds
to conquer! The Greek philosophy Of
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, glori-
flying truth and seeking for guide
to absolute knowledge Of the word
that directs the universe became
known everywhere. Thus was bred
the formulative in words Of desire
Christianity was designed to meet
the desire Of all men, whether they
realized it or not. Thus was spread
the one common language of literature
and science by which Christianity
could express itself, and in which it
could write its Gospels of a new
Covenant or Testament.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Pat Biblical Quotation

A report published In London that
Kansas regulates by law. the size Of
sheets in hotel BEDS has brought
forth rather charming anecdote con-
corning the famous Lord Kelvin.
More than 80 years ago he was en-
gagged in refitting his yacht, Lalla
Rookh, and entrusted the purchase OF
bed linen to the wife of a professor
in Edinburgh university. Kelvin
wrote her: "The area for mattresses
is approximately rectangular, three
feet nine inches by seven feet. In
fixing the size Of sheet I would wish
to avoid an error, which seems to
have originated in the Levant prior
to 725 B. @. (Isaiah 2S:2O, second
clause Of the verse) and which is
still deplorably prevalent at sea-"
The verse in question reads:
"For the bed is shorter than a man
can stretch himself on it; and the
covering narrower than he can wrap
himself in it."-Christian Science
Monitor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Broken Heart Cause
of Pyorrhea Attacks

According to DR.. Hans Sachs Of
Berlin, one Of Germany's most emf
nent dentists, the jolts Of life and
worries loosen teeth and are the real
cause Of pyorrhea. Keep your soul in
snug comfort and harmony, he says,
and your teeth will be free Of the
modern plague Of pyorrhea. Doctor
Sachs has devoted the last ten years
to the study of the influence Of psy-
Geological factors on teeth, says the
Pathfinder Magazine. He believes
that pyorrhea develops most easily in
teeth affected by tartar.
II have established through series
of tests that under strain Of emotion
and worries tartar settles on teeth
much more rapidly than under normal
condition" he claims. Another cause
for pyorrhea is crashing Of teeth, es-
pecially when asleep. Psychoanalysts
know that crashing Of the teeth is
only reaction Of the subconscious
mind trying to free itself Of burden
some Impressions of daily life. Con.
sequently, here, too, is psychic cause
leading to pyorrhea. Most pyorrhea
patients belong to the Oppressive
type discovered by Freud. Take the
depression away and the pyorrhea will
improve. 1t may sound foolish to lay
men, but there Is no doubt that a
broken heart may cause pyorrhea and
the subsequent loss Of teeth"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Increasing Egg Production

Feeding hens calcium carbonate,
which is the chemical name for mar
BILE, in addition to their regular diet Of
wheat, yellow corn and skim milk,
aids egg laying, members of the Amer
lean Chemical society were told by g.
Davis Buckner, Of the agricultural ex-
pertinent station of the University Of
Kentucky. Mr.. Buckner has been con-
Quoting a series Of experiments on the
efficacy Of various substances added to
hens diet to aid in the formation OF
egg shells. Besides the calcium car
Donate, number of other chemical
compounds containing calcium were
tried, but the carbonate proved the most
effective. 1t produces heavier eggs
and more of them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Design of Colonial
Clock Tells Its Age

An interesting history of the friend
ly, old-fashioned Colonial clock Is
given by Walter Randell Storey in
Arts and Decoration Magazine.
mo one bit Of furniture gives quite
as cheerful and quaint note to a
room as does a Colonial clock. There
is distinct decorative quality in q
banjo or Tyre clock OIL the wall, a
grandfather clock in the corner, or ali
early shelf clock Oh the fireplace MAN.
tel. These interesting relics OF Co
lonial times, still ticking away never
tell what they have seen years ago
Yet their round. friendly faces and
dignitied foruls HUT ut farmhuuses
with lOw-bealned ceilings. or Georgian
mansions with lofty rooms.
1.-THE earliest Tall clocks had plain
tops. Around l1tiu the tops were dec
GRATED with three balls ur some other
form Of ornament, the middle ball be-
Ing placed higher than those at the
sides. Later the domed top and the
top with the broken arch, so popular
In Colonial cabinet work, as well as
the scroll top. came into the fashion
Of the day.
If your clock has square metal
dial it Is likely to be of the Seven
teenth century. for 1t was not until
after the beginning of the Eighteenth
century that the arch above the dial
appeared with its moving moon or
heaving ship. Clocks in those days
had more to do than today. for some
were also equipped to tell the month
and the day Of the month and to in
form the family whether 1t was April
or May"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
No Secular Pleasure
on Puritan Sabbath

Driving on Sunday, even to church,
was considered almost crime In Eng
land by the sterner Pwitans In the
Nineteenth century, In view Of which
the announcements that provision for
a parking place has been made in the
building of new church at South
ampton is particularly interesting.
These Puritans discountenanced all
riding or driving on what the unregen-
crate called the "day Of gloom and
darkness; and race that drank its
tea without sugar on that day and
punished child who gave his pony
an apple on Sunday would certainly
have regarded a parking place as a
quite superfuous addition to a place
Of worship. Some persons outside the
narrow ring of Puritanism also had
scruples on the subject of driving to
church, whence arose one of Bishop
Wilberforce's best hits. This was at
Blenheim, when Palmerston and some
others preferred to drive while Will
berforce Joined the walking party. 1t
rained and the carriage overlook the
walkers just as Wilberforce was strug-
Cling with an unruly umbrella. Pal
merston put his head out of the win.
dow and quoted derisively:
How b1est Is he who ne'er consents
BY Ill advice to walk.
Wherefore promptly emerged from
the umbrella with:
Nor stand in sinners ways nor sits
Where men profanely talk.
Manchester (Eng.) Guardian.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Records prove that most clowns live
to a ripe old age. Dan Rice died in
Long Branch, N. j., in 1892, at the
age Of eighty-four. He preserved his
mentality and cheerfulness to the
end. George L. Fox lived to seventy
nine years Of age, and appeared pro.
REASONABLY until he was seventy-five.
Pete Conklin. the Shakespearian
clown, retained his activity, almost to
the day Of his death, which came on
his eighty-first birthday. Tony De-
nier died at the ripe old age of eighty
two. He passed his last days in
penury and poverty in the almshouse
In Kingston, N. Y.-From "Here We
Are Again." by Bob Sherwood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Mexican Indian SEES
White Man az Monkey

Usually these people lthe Mexican
Indians) have no correspondence with
one at all. To them q white man or
white woman is q sort Of phenomenon,
just as monkey is sort Of phenQme-
non; something to watch and wonder
at and laugh at, but not to be taken
on ones own plane.
Now, the white man is sort of ex-
traordinary white monkey that, by
cunning, has learned lots Of semi
magical secrets of the universe, and
made himself boss Of the show. I'M
agine race Of big white monkeys got
up in fantastic clothes, and able to
kill man by kissing at him; able to
leap through the air In great hops,
covering mile In each leap; able to
transmit thoughts by a moments ef-
fort Of concentration to some great
white monkey or monkeyess thou
sand miles away; and you have, from
our point Of view, something Of the
picture that the Indian has Of us.
The white monkey has curious
tricks. He knows, for example, the
time. Now, to a Mexican and an In
dian, time Is vague, foggy reality.
There are only three times; en- la
manana, en- la tarude, en- la noche-
In the morning, in the afternoon, In
the night. There is even no midday,
and no evening.
But to the white monkey, horrible
to relate, there are exact spots Of
time, such as five o'clock, half past
nine. The day is horrible puzzle OF
exact spots of time.
The same with distance: horrible,
invisible distances called two miles, ten
miles. To the Indians, there is near
and far, and very near, and very far.
There is two days or one day. But
two miles are as good as twenty to
him, for he goes entirely by his feel
ings. If certain two miles feels far
to him, then it is far, 1t is muy lejos!
But if certain twenty miles feels near
and familiar, then it is not far. Oh, no.
it is just a little distance. And he
will let you set off in the evening, for
night to overtake you in the wilder
ness, without a qualm. It is not far.
ID. H. Lawrence in the Adelphi,
London diving Age).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
The Cook

Suzanne Lenglen, departing on the
France, said to reporter:
Il like everything American except
the cooking.
II know an AmeriaeR girl who tried
her hand one day at Scotch short
bread. She was so well pleased with
her success that she spread piece Of
sAorthread with apple butter and gave
1t to boy who was rolling the tennis
court
"The boy returned in a few minutes
and said:
"Much obliged for the apple but
ter, ma'am. Here's yer piece O. board
back"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Where Men Are Men

ALI P. James, the Mexican bandit
in "Rio Rita" tells Of fake Texas
cowboy who roamed around Times
square claiming to be. attached to a
Wild West show playing Coney Island.
One day, while Dragging to a crowd
Of open-mouthed yaps, he bumped into
a real cowpuncher, who promptly stood
him on his head. After picking him
self up and running to safe distance,
he defiantly shook his fist and yelled
back:
"You can assault me here in tho
crowded city, but wait until get you
out on the plains."-New York Morn
ing Telegraph.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
'Voiceiess" Grasshoppers

While those effieient-looking insects,
with hind legs that look as If they
meant business. are generally called
stone or cave crickets. they are not
crickets at all. but belong to a group
called the wingless grasshoppers. All
grasshoppers are wingless when
young, says Nature Magazine, but
these Independent creatures feel able
to get along without them all their
lives. But since grasshoppers sing
with their wings. these fellows. by dis
dafning them, have to go through life
v0iceless.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
"BabieI SUITE in Palace

Buckingham palace. London, Eng
land, will henceforth have babies
SUITE" to be set aside for the use Of
present and future royal grandchik-
dren. 1t is understood that Queen
Mary is SO pleased with the royal
nursery which she had arranged for
Princess Elizabeth, who remained at
the palace during the duke and
duchess Of York's visit to Australia,
that she has given orders that the
nursery is to be retained as a perna-
nent part Of the palace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Aluminium casting alloys are said
to consist most frequently of alumni.
mum, zinc and copper in varying pro.
portions. Everything depends on the
purpose for which the casting is to
be used and the qualities that ara
desired. In automobile work. cast.
ings containing z to 8 per cent Of
copper, or Is per cent of zinc and
2 to 8 per cent of copper, are largely
employed. Other metals such as
Nickel iron, manganese. chromium,
magnesium, ETC., are also added to
aluminium for castings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
When Glass Is Scratched

Slight scratches on glass may be
partially polished out by rubbing the
part with rouge wet with water upon
a piece Of soft leather. If 1t is a deep
scratch, 1t will have to be ground Qua
with the finest -four emery, such as r.
used by opticians, and the spot pol
ished with rouge and water upon
piece Of soft leather. If you have
mHeh Of this kind Of work to DO; It
will save time to set up buff wheel
Of wood. and grind out the scratches
with fine pumice stone and water:
then polish with a felt buff and rouge
with water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
for every line of business

Whether you need a truck for fast
delivery over city streets -. whether
your problem is the transportation of
n>loads over all types of highways
>. or whether you need haulage
unit for ANY sort of special purpose
we have a Chevrolet Truck, with
type of body to meet your particular
needs, that will give you the worlds
lowest ton-mile cost, plus an amazing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Under private ownership OF bust
ness, the customer gets what he
wants, not what the majority wants.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Unnecessary solemnity is funny to
anyone who is gifted with sense OF
humor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Most women would rather manage
man than be president of the Unit.
ed States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Under certain circumstances Meth
ing is SO tortueus as a vivid imagi-
nation,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

A good memory gets a man into
lots. of trouble. 1t is always spring
ing things on him he thought he had
forgotten. ~.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Even il We aren't really happy it's
better all around to pretend that we
are.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

Most of US work all right after we
get started. but we're hard to start.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
MRS. JENNIE TAyLOR

Licensed Funeral director
Gentleman Emhalmer Lie
ensed for Maryland and Penn
sylvania
Dignified service given all
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

The Dyspeptic Philosopher defines
a genius as fellow who would rath- ]
er acquire fame than make a living,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30
Suggestions for Soldering

Do not attempt soldering job until
the iron has been properly "tinned,"
otherwise difficulty will be encountered
in trying to make the solder stick to
the iron. See that all wires to be
soldered are perfectly clean, otherwise
the solder will fail to stick properly.
If necessary, clean the parts to be
soldered with fine sand paper, not
emery paper. When making ground
connections to the water pipe, be sure
the pipe is free from dust or zorro.
sion and the iron good and hot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

performance never equalled in
low>priced commercial car!
Here is a type of construction once
undreamed-of in truck at this price
-ruggedness, strength and modern
design which assure you the long
time, overall operating efficiency that
has made Chevrolet the worlds most
popular gear-shift truck!
*Ton-mile cost is the cost of TRANSPORTING
ton of material one mile-or its equivalent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

The breezy girl is more to be de-
sired than the one who is full of hot
FIR.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1927-09-30

The trouble with helping women
around the house is that the jobs
they give you to do are so trifiing.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
Church Hill
(Near milford

The P. T. A. held its third month
ly meeting on Friday night, Deem
Der 10th.
A large number was present in
spite of the cold. The State Presi-
dent, Mrs. Robert E. Lewis, in COM
pany with a number of the Della
ware Citizens of Wilmington and
other parts of the State helped to
swell our number. Their stay with
us was short but well enjoyed for
they entertained us very nicely with
their brief remarks. Mr.. Earle's
talk on might Schools" being right
at the point.
Meeting called to order by presi-
dent. Opened by singing, followed by
Lords Prayer. Program consisted of
song, Glad Christmas Tide. Recita-
tions, readings and play, Land of
Health" this-being the months top
ic, was demonstrated by the pupils
of the school. DR.. Sargent addressed
the school on preventing diphtheria,
also showed some moving pictures in
regards to same. Our association
voted five dollars to help finance the
work it was to send in in our teach
er's name, Miss Ruth Pearson, as
member of the Delaware Citizens;
also Miss Lizzie H. Woodruff is
member. Refreshments were served.
Meeting adjourned until January 20,
1928, at 1880 o'clock. !
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
METHODIST PROTESTANT NEWS

Note carefully the program for
Christmas Day:
All members and friends are spe-
cially invited to attend the early
Christmas service at 6 q. IN. at
which time Rev. ]. Franklin Bryan,
D. D., will preach on the subject, "a
Sermon and Song"
Our pastors subject for the regu1
lar service at IL a. m. will be 1.-THE
Quest for the King" which with
special Christmas selections by the
choir promises to be most interest
ing.
At 1880 p. m. a pageant "The Ang-
els Message to the World" will be
rendered by the church school and
choir. Come early for a large at
tendance is anticipated.
Our Sunday school FuperinteEd-
ent is extremely anxious to have
each member present Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock to participate in the
study of the lesson.
Revival services will begin Janu-
ary LIST. Rev. Jas. L. Nichols, pastor
evangelist at Crisfield, Md, will as
sist in these meetings. Please bear
this in mind and arrange to be pres
emit.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
BERRY TELLS HOW
TO TURN IN A FIRE ALARM

Wallace Berry, new chief of the
Paramount Fire Department, recent
ly issued his revised instructions on
How to Operate a Fire Alarm Box"
Beery's job came simultaneously
with his new role as Elmer in
"Firemen, Save My Child" a new
Edward Sutherland roaring comedy
orgy coming to the Plaza Theatre
on Wednesday and Thursday, Deem
Der % and 20. Wally tried the new
rules on Raymond Hatton, his team
mate in the picture, with perfect re-
suits. Ray didn't laugh at one of
them so Wally knows they're funny.
Rule AFTER breaking glass do
not stick cut finger in mouth. Raw
meat makes even tame animals wild,
and you never know what might
happen.
Rule 2-Take hold of large hook
and pull it down once. Do not jiggle
it. To do so may make central oper-
ator angry and she'll tell you to put
the fire out yourself.
Rule 3-Upon giving alarm i'm
mediately leave corner where box is
located. Run as fast as you can
away from vicinity of fire. If you
hang around police may pick you up
as incendiary suspect.
Berry expects that his new rules
will revolutionize the fire alarm in
dustry.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
FRIENDSHIP CLASS NOTES

All plans have been completed for
the entertaining of our cradle roll,
beginners and primary departments
who will be our guests on Sunday
morning during the Sunday school
hour. We are very anxious to have
every child who is enrolled in these
departments present. We are sure
they will enjoy this hour with us.
Santa has kindly consented to pay
us a visit during that time, and we
know he will want to meet all his
little friends of our school.
A. E. Archer is general chairman
of this affair. Those who are on the
tree committee are: w. S. Simpson,
chairman, Ernest Macklin, John
Bennett, John Webb, Fred Higman
and John Ingram. Mrs. May Shock
ley and Mrs. John Purnell are chair
men of the decorating. Mrs. Hast
ings, Mrs. Nutter, Mrs. Lester Smith,
Mrs. Maloney, Mrs. Ralston Davis,
Mrs. AL. Houston, Mrs. Matthews
and Mrs. Galloway, together with the
above tree committee will assist
with the decorating.
w. G. Abbott and Thomas Davis
will provide the treat, which will be
in gift packages by Mrs.
Lester Smith, Mrs. Al. Houston, Mrs.
Mrs. Purnell and Mrs.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
AVE. M. E. CHURCH NEWS

The children of the Avenue M. E
Sunday school will go carol singing
to our hospitals on Christmas morn
ing at six o'clock. Mrs. George
Macklin will have charge of the car
oilers. They will return to the church
in time for the early morning SER
vice at six-thirty.
Last Sunday was gift Sunday at
the Avenue M. e. Sunday school and
many varied gifts were brought by
the children. The idea is two fold, it
causes the young folks to think of
others at this season and the gift
brightens a home that might other
wise be cherries.
The first week in January is the
anniversary of the Avenue NJ. E..
Sunday school and special pro-
gram is being prepared to celebrate
the event by the committee which is
as follows: George Macklin, Mrs. F.
Jones and Miss M. Watson.
Next Sunday being Christmas Day
and Sunday, which occurs once in
every six years, should be dedicated
to church attendance.
Special effort is being made to
make this a day of days in worship
that is fitting and reverent.
The Friendship Bible Class will
make it a day to be remembered by
the Cradle Roll, Beginners and Pri-
mary Departments. Mr.. Messick is
a special program for the
Sunday school and the choir will
sing their beautiful Christmas an
thems.
We urge you to give an hour or
two to honor the Christ upon His
very own day not because it is hol-
iday, that comes Monday, but be-
cause it is the birthday of a King
and we can best celebrate it in his
holy temple, the church.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
West Second Street.

West Second Street.
Rev. W. H. Savage will preach in
the Baptist Church next Sunday.
10 a. m. Bible lesson.
II a. m. Worship. Sermon elm
manual-The Wonderful Birth of the
Saviour, Son of God and Son of
Mary"
GAS p. m. Young Peoples meet
ing.
1880 p. m. Worship. Sermon,
Adoption or How Our Mary Be
came a Child of God"
ALL WELCOME
ST. JOHNS R. C. CHURCH
Rev. Edward A. McAteer
First mass at Rehoboth at $3.50.
Second and third masses at Mil
ford at 8 and 9 a. m.
No evening services.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23
SCHOOL BONDS
AT PREMIUM
DelaWareans Want And Pay Premi-
um For Bonds To Build New School

Henry N. Rowland, Inc, of Viii
mington, was the successful bidder
for the 100000 bond issue recently
authorized by the Claymont special
school district for the construction
of a 12-room addition school. Their
bid was $1O2,9SS.
Other bids received were: Prud-
den and Company, Toledo, Ohio
S101, 583.70; Harris Forbes and Com
pany, bidding through Laird, Bissell
and Needs, of Wilmington, $1Ol, 42O;
Farmers Bank, of Wilmington,
500. 1920. The bonds will bear in
terest at a rate of Az per cent per
annum.
Plans are now being drawn for
the new building, which, when com.
pleted will make the school one OF
the largest in the State. RAPID
growth in the Claymont section and
subsequent over-crowding Of the
school are responsible for the beed
of this new addition to the S275,OOO
structure which was built only five
years ago.
Construction work will start IN
February or early March, whenever
the weather will permit. rhe plans
are expected to be ready by the sec
ond week in January and the BIDS
will be given out within a months
time. The Delaware School Founda-
ton are furnishing the archltects
for the building as well as engineer
ing supervision service.
The Claymont school district IS
unique, in that it has financed its
entire school-building program from
start to finish without outside aid
a thing that is true of no other dis
trict in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23

People who make fools of them
selves never fail to attract attention.
Milford chronicle., 1927-12-23

1t takes a sharp man to carve out
4 big fortune.