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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14
Reclaim Barren Island

A barren island off the coast of
Fuklen, which has never produced a
crop of any kind, is being reclaimed
by chemical treatment of the soil to
overcome the acid condition, and al
ready rice, potatoes and peanuts have
been raised in an experimental way.
The island is said to be capable of
pasturing 5000 head of cattle and re-
Gently several hundred sheep have
been placed on it and soon it is ex-
pected the desolate land will bloom.
Heretofore the island has been visited
by several thousand peasants during
the fishing season and these have been
compelled to. carry all their supplies.
After the fishing is over the land is
entirely deserted for the remainder
Of the year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14

supply the Denver market. Until the
new plan went into effect the holiday
season saw widespread destruction OF
the forest area around Denver. caused
by reckless cutting of trees. There Is
4lways an oversuppiy, resulting In
many bontires after Christmas for the
disposal of the surplus.
Instead of following popular demand
for ban on ali Christmas trees. the
authorities devised method which
prevents waste and brings actual ben
eft to the forest areas. The plan re-
quIres that all trees shall be sold by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14

Freyer; the oxen, lambs and fish that
were used as sacrifices. Knowing
that after the winter solstice the days
would begin to lengthen, the people
decorated small evergreen trees with
tallow dips in honor of their world
ash. This idea was well worked out
1000 years before Christ, or 5000
years ago.
"About three hundred years after
Christ the Romans we're In the habit
of celebrating the winter solstice with
twelve-day festival, usually riotous,
which they called the feast of Saturn
Cor the Saturnalia), and to symobilze
the increasing light which was to be
expected friends exchanged branches
of trees, bearing lighted tapers. say
ing, Here is the new light of the
year One of the twelve days was
given over to children. This feature
was retained by the Catholic church
as it grew in popularity. Its leaders
substituted for the Saturnalia the
Mass of Christ. as the day selected
as His birthday fell at that time of
the year. Friends then said, I give
you Christ, the Light Of the world
in place of the old Here is the new
light Of the year. in greeting one
another.
by 100 the custom had developed
still further. In the forests of Ger
many the annual slaughter of beasts
came in the late fall and early win
ter. and was celebrated by feasts that
often lasted for days. To celebrate
the feast Cat which certain parts of
the animals we're given to the poor)
the peasants decorated their huts with
small trees, and any branches that
were Towering out of season. fruit
trees or hawthorn. The rumor was
current that certain trees would bear
fruit on Christ's birthday. In order
to obtain that result; the simple peas,
ants began to fasten fruit and flowers
among the branches or in small trees,
giving US precedent for flowers and
fruit on our Christmas trees. The
priests and the Protestant clergy tried
hard to discourage this practice. but
it gained popularity. The chosen fruit
was the apple, because the day before
Christmas was sacred to Adam and
Eve. At later date the tree was
called 'Christ's tree although that
was much disapproved of by the
church fathers.
when 1t became evident that the
tree was an accepted feature of life.
churchmen made an effort to provide
the correct symbols for it. Candles,
the animals used in sacrifice, the
mistletoe tonce the fiower-of-light, but
now vuIgarized into the Iight-of-love) !:
the symbols of the church sacra-
ments; the loaf and fiagon. which
typify the communion; the bleeding
heart Of Christ, the red rose. ascen-
sion lilies. fishes, bells, anchors
churches. and crosses made from ap-
ple-wood. the tabled material of tile
true cross"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14

licensed vendors and that every offer
ing shall bear a tag certifying that
the tree was cut under proper regula-
tons.
Along the roadside in the Pike ma
tional forest, just west of Denver. the
government authorities have erected
signs inviting the cutting of trees.
This policy is followed for the purpose
of thinning the stand and securing In
creased growth for the trees which re-
main. The best forestry practice has
demonstrated that thinning the forest
is necessary to satisfactory production.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14
To Cool q BURN
Use Hanford's Balsam Of Myrrh

Money back for first bottle 4 not spissd an dsaiel.-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14

r fllkl01N1AS WOutQ UUl Ute
H Christmas for many of us
~ II we could not have a
Christmas tree in our
kAAE homes which we decorate
with all sorts Of gay orna.
5za ments, around which we
pile the presents on Christ
mas eve and to which the
children come scampering
early the next morning About the
Christmas tree has gathered a great
y wealth of poetry and legend. The
Morse tree, Ygdrasil, the fir tree of
st. Winfred, the yuIe log Of the
Druids, the mistletoe all speak OF our
forest heritage, for man has ever
been tree-loving being And the.
Yule tree, once pagan symbol but
now an essential part Of the Chris
tan holiday, brings to US the mem
ag of the far-away childhood of the
ce when men lived close to the
l4fees and the groves we're Gods first
temples
Although we always associate one
Of the evergreens pine, spruce or fir
with the idea of the Christmas
tree, 1t is curious thing to note
that the first Christmas tree was an
oak. The incident from which the
idea of the Christmas tree can be d.
rectly traced took place early In the
Christian era. According to the leg
end It occurred about 724 a. D. when
Boniface, missionary from England.
with small group of followers
reached Central Europe at Yuletide
One evening he came to clearing
In forest. Beneath a magnificent
oak tree he found that the pagan In
habitants Of that region had erected
an altar to Thor, the god Of thunder
and Of war.
A large assemblage Of Thor wor
shippers had gathered, for the annual
sacrifice was about to be offered
This year the most beautiful horse OF
the community was to be sacrificed.
The worshipers were to drink his
blood and eat his flesh in the belief
that his strength would enter into
their veins and make them mighty
against their enemies.
This year there was also to be a
human sacrifice, for crops had not
turned out well and the god Thor
had to be propitiated Boniface,
: ksked what be wanted. said he had
message to deliver from the Chris
ian church. He was told there was
DO time now to listen.
The priest of Thor went to group
BE small children playing near by
,iR his hand on the shoulder of a
Of about twelve years Of age and
d him If he wanted to go to
ALA that night. The little boy
Eyes, am not afraid. a will
take my bow and arrow and go.'
be malet Of the priest was raised
about to descend on the head of
boy, when Boniface intercepted
Ie blow with his staff. which was
.rmounted BY the cross Of Christ
he priests mallet was shattered on
stone Of the altar.
The voice of Boniface, steady and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14
A First Essential

The first essential forA successfully
studying any subject is to get away
from personal prejudice and personal
opinions. Woman's Home Com
panion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14
sy ELMO SCOTT WATSON

would not be
Christmas for many of us
II we could not have a
Christmas tree in our
homes which we decorate
with all sorts Of gay orna-
ments, around which we
pile the presents on Christ
mas eve and to which the
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14

Whistling-The transformation Of a
popular air into an Ill wind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14
Straight

SIS my hat on straight?"
ut is fetchingly tilted to one side,
grille, if that is what you mean
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14

If you answer questions people are
likely to question your answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-12-14
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clear, made itself heard. He stepped
to the altar and made so impassioned
on appeal for mercy for the. boy and
for the Christ whom Boniface and
his followers served that the Thor
worshipers deserted their god and the
pagan rites and made the God Of
Bonifate their God. The great oak
tree beneath which the altar was
erected became the symbol Of the
new religion and hence, in way.
the first Christmas tree.
The custom Of decorating the
Christmas tree has its roots in an
ancient Morse custom connected with
the observance Of the Yuletide. &C
cording to Agnes McCulloch Hanna.
writing In the Indianapolis star.
Each village selected tree as the
object of its veneration at this sea
son. The tree was usually a great
evergreen lin whose branches were
contained the dwelling places of gods
and men, giants and dwarfs. Our
earth, or midgard. a silver ball. they
placed near the center of the tree !;
asgard. the home Of the gods, a blue
ball, aear the top. The earth is con
nected with asgard by the rainbow
over which the gods descend to visit
the mortals on earth. In the branches
feeds she goat. whose milk Is the
food of the gods. A little squirrel
frisks in the branches carrying gos
sip of all that is good or bad on
earth, to the gods The early leu,
tonic people added to their tree the
animals that were sacred to the gods.
such as the wolves and the raven of
OdiL and the cat and the boar, OF
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

The appointment of Clarence o.
English as an agent of the North
American Life Insurance Company
was announced by the Seattle office
this week. The appointment is an
other triumph of colored youth in
ability and business. After gradual
ing from Tuskegee Institute, Mr..
English was connected with the
Standard Life Insurance Company
in Atlanta, Ca, for two years. Dur
ing this time he established a record
in securing business for the company
and was appointed district mana
ger. When the Standard Life was
absorbed by another company Mr..
English came west, Since coming to
Seattle he has sought the same line
of work and is now given an oppor-
tunity by the North American Life
Company, one Of the largest insur-
ance companies in the world. This is
the first time colored agent has
been employed in the Northwest by
the company, although the North
American Life Company offers life
insurance to colored people at the
same rate given white people. The
company does not discriminate in
rates to colored people like many
other insurance companies. The
North American Life Insurance Com
pany not only handles life insurance
| but also mortgage insurance and
other kinds as well. 1t is one of the
most substantial concerns in the
world. The Seattle office is located
1 in the Skinner Building. Mr.. Eng
lish will be glad to have an oppor-
tunity to talk insurance to colored
citizens and solicit their cooperation
! to establish a substantial clientele
and thus open another business
channel for young coiored men in
| Seattle.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Required to Post Bond
to STAY Sober

Beer Is beer and a rose is a rose.
but whiskey is the root of all evil.
an old philosopher once told a stu
dent and that fact was proven in
Justice Court last Friday when
Mrs. Annie e. King appeared against
her husband. William Henry King.
charging assault with intent to kill.
What is your trouble, Mrs.
King?" inquired Judge Bachelor.
MY husband threatened to kill me
because my brother is staying at
our home. Judge" declared Mrs.
King. "Well, how long have you
been married?" asked the court.
Sixteen years. came the answer
in unison. Cant you get along
after being together so long?" the
Judge inquired.
With tears running down her face
and a handful of hair her husband
had extracted from her head. Mrs
King told the court her husband
was an habitual drinker and made
life miserable for her. "As you
are such bad actor when drunk
and a fair actor when sober, I'll
require you to post a little money
as bond to stop drinking. With
your money up you probably will.
Get the money or go to JAIL" was
the Judges verdict
THANK you, Judge" replied Mf.
and Mrs. King in unison.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Seattle Notes and Gossip
AIRLINE DAVIDSON ENGLISH. Reporter
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Funeral Services Held
for Mrs. Fanny Raven

Funeral rites were held Monday
afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
for Mrs. Fanny Raven who died of
paralysis last Thursday, November %
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Willie Lee Wilson, 1915 East John
Street. Rev. J. Sterling Moore, of
ficiated, assisted by Rev, S. R. Mag
uinez and Rev. George Sneed. The
service was in charge Of the House
hold of Ruth to which order the de-
ceased was member in Tuscon,
Ariz. Mrs. Raven resided in Seattle
three years. She was born in Ma
con, Ca, and was 68 years old. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs
Willie Lee Wilson, Seattle and Mrs.
Lucille McLemore, Portland, Ore.
Funeral arrangements were in charge
of the Home Undertaking Co. Inter
ment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Diggs-Wade United
In Marriage

A pretty home wedding was sol
emnized last Saturday evening when
Miss Angelina Wade, daughter of
Mr.. w. w. Wade, became the bride
of Mr.. Merritte Diggs, of Hampton,
Va. The wedding was at $3.50 o'cloc.
at the home of Mr.. Henry Maitland,
1852 22nu Avenue. The ceremony
was read by Rev. A. II. Dobbins,
pastor of the A. M. L. Church. The
bride was given in marriage by her
father. She was lovely in a gown of
orchid satin and she carried a shower
boquet of white chrysanthemum
and pink brides roses. Her sis:er,
Mrs. Francis Brashear, was the
brides only attendant and she wore
gown of golden and embroidered
georgette and carried a boquot of
golden chrysanthemums and pink
carnations. Mr.. Henry Maitland was
best man. A reception followed the
ceremony during which the many
beautiful gifts were displayed.
During the evening VIM. Reckard's
orchestra furnished music. The
happy couple are at home to friends
at 1852 22nd Avenue.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Father and Son Week Is
Observed With Program

Under direction of John I. Gay
ton. Sr., for several years colored
member of .Seattle's Father and Son
Anniversary Committee, a program
was presented Sunday night at MT.
Zion Baptist Church as follows:
Welcome address to fathers and
sons, DR.. F.. B. Cooper; boys prayer,
Bobbie Dixon; Fathers Actions
Around Home" a talk by George
Wright, Jr.; address, DIR. w. e.
Burton; violin selection, William
Jackson; "A Fathers Ten Com
mandments," Harvey Chandler, Jr.;
musical selection by "Show Boat"
Orchestra, composed of Dewey Golf,
Joe Darensberg, Gus Dewey and
Walter Good; essay, Life Work"
Andrew Black; vocal selection, Dom
aid Gatewood; address, William Nc
liver; vocal selection, Leonard Gay
ton; closing remarks, Rev. ]. Ster-
ling Moore.
James T. Clayton was master of
ceremonies. A large crowd heard
the program.
Mrs. Idella Ross is now employed
as manicurist at Bogle's Barber
Shop and viii be glad to have the
patronage of acquaintances.
Mr.. Thomas Cole entertained with
a supper Friday evening to honor
Nine. Florence Cole Talbert after her
concert at the Olympic Theatre. Be-
sides the honored guest and host,
covers We're placed for Prof. L. L.
McGruder and Mrs. Fred Woodson.
Nine. Talbert left Sunday morning
for Portland to fill another engage
ment.
Mrs. Lucille Lewis has returned
from an extended visit in California.
She is now at home to her friends at
j735 oath Ave.
Miss Dolly Hazelwood is confined
by illness at the Laurel Beach SAM
tarium.
The win DO Club will meet Mon
day. evening at the home of Mrs.
Nellie Wilson, 1902 4. Valley st.
After the business session a program
will be rendered.
Mrs. Alberta Johnson and Mrs.
Hattie Gravette returned this week
from visit in Port Angeles.
Mr.. Wilson II. Wade and Mrs.
Carrie Simmons were quietly mar
ried last week by justice Of the
peace.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Some Colored Boy Should
Take This Examination

The U. S. Civil Service Commits
sion announces an open competitive
Messenger Boy and Girl examination
for filling the position of messenger
boy in the bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce, Seattle, at
5000 year. Receipt of applica-
tions to close December 81, 1928.
Examination to be held at Seattle.
For further information and appli-
cation blank apply to the Secretary,
18th u. S. Civil Service Dist, POT
P. o. Bldg, Seattle, Wash.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Notice
To the Public

Notice is herewith given that
George Moore is no longer in the
employ of the Coast Investment
Company and has no connection
whatever with this firm. The pub
lie is warned to pay no money due
this firm to Mr.. Moore or transact
any business with him for the Coast
Investment Coz. Russell Smith,
president.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Eastern Star Chapters Hold
Annual Memorial Meet

Mt. Rainier Jepthah and Queen of
Sheba Eastern Star Chapters held
their annual memorial meeting last
Sunday afternoon at Masonic Hall
with a program honoring their de-
ceased members of the past year.
Mrs. Vivian Spearman, matron of
Jepthah chapter assisted by w. F..
Williams, grand patron, presided at
the meeting. The song service was
led by Mrs. Julia o. Stewart and the
memorial sermon was delivered by
Rev. j. Sterling Moore. A eulogy
for Mrs. Annie Jones, the only Eas-
tern Star member TO die during the
mast year was delivered by Mrs. W.
w, Butler.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

! | wish to acknowledge with thanks
the kind expressions of sympathy
and assistance of friends during the
Illness and death of my husband. J.
A. Whitaker, who passed away Nov
ember 16, 1928. I especially thank
Rev. E. c. r. Pritchard who read the
burial. rites and Revs. j. Sterling
Moore and r. M. Lewis who assisted,
also Mrs. Jessie Watkins for the
beautiful solos and Puget Sound
Lodge of Elks who responded so
willingly and relieved me of every
care. To those who sent flowers and
all who assisted in any way am
deeply grateful.
OLIVIA WHITAKER,
~ widow
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29
Information Wanted

Wanted to know the address OF
Mrs. j. p. Hudson, formerly resid-
ing at 1898 Yesler Way. Phone or
write The Enterprise, p. o. Box 348,
telephone Prospect 0065.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

The Self Improvement Club met
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Evelyn Smith to make final arrange
ments for their Thanksgiving dance.
After the business meeting a pro-
gram of current events was given.
Mrs. j. N. Drake is confined by
illness this week to her home, elf
26th Avenue N. Mrs. Drake has not
received any further information Of
Mr.. Drake, who was reported seri-
ously i'll on his ship at sea.
Mr.. Henry Maitland entertained
at breakfast Sunday honoring Mr..
and Mrs. Merritte Diggs, newlyweds,
and Mr. Rufus Matthews.
Mr.. William Davis recently from
New York City is now employed as
barber at the Enterprise Barber
Shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Gray and Mrs.
Viola Price, all of Bellingham, were
among the weekend visitors here
last week.
Mrs. Charles Baker entertained the
members of The Merry Autumn Club
at her home last Thursday. After
the regular routine of business, a
delicious luncheon was served. The
next meeting will be December
at the home Of Mrs. Walter Conley,
101 cath N.
DR.. and Mrs. w. +. Burton have
moved into their new home, recently
| nirchnsed af 1927 9th Ave
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

Messers A. l.. Lawrence and c..
B. Adams have opened n shop at
5621 University Way engaging in
the painting and decorating business.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

DR.. and Mrs. W. E. Burton have
moved into their new home, recently
purchased at 1887 25th Ave.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

Mrs. Alberta Johnson and Mrs.
Hattie Gravettc returned this week
from visit IN Port Angeles.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

Mr.. Wilson II. Wade and Mrs.
Carrie Simmons were quietly mar
ried last week by justice Of the
peace.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

The win DO Club will meet Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs.
Nellie Wilson, 1902 +. Valley st.
After the business session a program
will be rendered.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

Miss Dolly Hardwood is confined
by illness at the Laurel Beach sani-
tarium.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-11-29

Mrs. Lucille Lewis has returned
from an extended visit in California.
She is now at home to her friends at
i735 Gath Ave.