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The Washington times., 1929-02-22
RICH OIL FIELD
OPENED IN
ALBERTA

Great Britain has protectorates
which produce oil on a commercial
scale. but Canada is the only pro.
ducer within the empire. and Al
berta is the chief source OF Ca.
nada's oil production now and has
prospects that are bright for in.
creadng output.
The province in 1927 produced
217,0Ss barrels of oil, which repre-
sented 66.6 per cent of the Domin'
ions total production. and which
was a so per cent increase over
the previous year.
In 1928. development has been
prosecuted still more actively and
confidently by Canadian, British
and American interests in the field,
according to a bulletin of the Ca
madam Pacific Railway. with the
result that the province has ex.
perienced the greatest year Of de-.
velopment in its history.
New High Record
"In 1925" says the bulletin, "ad-
ditional wells have come into exis-
tence and old ones have in many
cases increased their capacity 50
that production has been running
we'll ahead of 1927. Fresh records
in production were made in the
early months of the year and a
W high record reached in June
with an output of 45.471 barrels.
This was followed by 44,S38 bar
rels in July, but by September this
declined to 39,0t4 barrels. The val.
lev has been returning to its back
ers about $250,000 each month,
according to the estimate, and
meanwhile there are "a wells drill.
ing in the Turner Valley, at least
20 of which are located where pro-
duction is considered reasonably GER
tain. Production in the Turner Val
ley has been active.
THE latest statistics show over
20 producing oil wells in Alberta
with daily yields running from IL
to 300 barrels. Royalite No. 4, in
fact, has averaged as high as 500
barrels a day. Other leading pro-
ducers are: Dalhousie No. l, whose
daily production is given as 800
barrels; Royalite No. s. 1s2 barrels;
Vulcan No. /, 100 barrels; Royalite
No. Z, 50 barrels, and Illinois
Alberta No. /. so barrels. Total
production Of these wells has been
at the rate of about $500 barrels
per day, with a daily output Of
1000 barrels well within sight.
The present revenue from the
Turner Valley field is summarized
at $450.O00 from the sale of gas to
the Calgary Gas Company, and an
average of 1900 barrels of oil per
day at 1929 per barrel, approxi-
mately $2,S46, 900 per year. Produc-
ton at Dakota and Fernie, other
sections of the Turner field, is at
present 800 barrels per day and
valued at $3.10 per barrel, a total
OF $4,000 per year.
The Washington times., 1929-02-22

Throughout the day patriotic
meetings were scheduled, and they
started with two impressive cere-
monies. In order that the city
might properly, observe the day 50
significant in the nations history.
all Government departments were
closed, and most Of the commercial
establishments closed for at least
hak a day.
Congress Pauses
In the halls of Congress the GUS
tomary observance of the day was
followed. Senator James Reed of
Missouri viii read George Washing
tons Farewell Address. In the
House, James Beck, of Pennsyl'
vania, delivered an address euloglz'
ing the character of Washington,
The city concentrated its OBJ.
servance or the day at Polls The
ater, where, at II a. m. today
patriotic mass meeting was held'
Hundreds of residents gathered to
hear former Senator James Hannl'
ton Lewis of Illinois, deliver an
address. Commissioner Proctor H.
Dougherty led the assemblage IN
the salute to the flag. The Rev
Joseph r. Sizoo pronounced the IN
vocation.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution, Sons of the American
Revolution and Children OF the
American Revolution, held their
annual patriotic service at 1O:3O IN
Memorial Continental Hall.
Sir Esme Howard, British am
and Senator Samuel Short
ridge OF California. spoke.
Coolidge to Talk
Charles William Hart. of the East |
ern High School, was presented with
a medal for winning the essay con-
test on q. Revolutionary war subject
by the Sons of the ReVo'
luton.
Through the afternoon several
meetings were scheduled. notably in
Alexandria, Va, where many OF
washington's activities conferred.
Observance Of the day will close
tonight when President Coolidge will
deliver an address on Washington
over a nationwide radio hook.up.
Before the address, President and
orary degrees Of doctors of laws by
the George Washington University.
The Washington times., 1929-02-22
KILLS 8
IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. % Q.N.Sl.-
Father Knickerbocker had one foot
out Of the huge drifts today and
had shaken off enough snow to pay
tribute to George Washington after
an army of nearly $4,000 men had
toiled most of the night with snow
removal equipment to free the city
from the heaviest snowfall in three
years.
Three deaths were reported IN
Greater New York. attributable to
the storm, The weather bureau
announced that seven inches OF
snow fell yesterday.
Wind accompanying the snow
piled into drifts and packed 1t tlgnt'
paralyzing traffic and cripling trans
portation.
It was estimated the storm cost
the city $3.50 900 for snow removal
alone. Business lost an estimated
S4, 600, 900 when employees were late
to work.
One man collapsed and died in a
Long Island Church. Exhausted
after struggling through tremendous
drifts toward his home.
Two other men, one In New YORK
and one in East Orange, N. d.
collapsed and died from the exertion
OF clearing their sidewalks.
The Washington times., 1929-02-22
MRS. STEVENS
To AID BALL

Mrs. Cabot Stevens, well-known
local social worker, today was named
leader of the volunteer workers who
will sell tickets for the unofficial in.
augural charity ball in department
stores beginning tomorrow, accord
ing to announcement by Mrs. John
Allan Dorgherty, chairman of the
general committee on the ball.
The ball will be held the night of
March In the Washington Audi
torium in honor of the Vice Presi.
dent. Proceeds will be given to the
Community Chest and to the widows
and orphans insurance funds of the
police and fire departments.
Tickets will be sold by Mrs.
Cabot's groups at Jelleff's, w. b.
Moses Company, Woodward & 10th.
rop's, S. Kann, Sons Company, the
Palais Royal, Lansburgh Brothers
Company and the Hecht Company.
Among the organization groups
aiding in the sale are the Junior
League. the Women's City Club,
the Women's Alliance of All Souls
Unitarian Church, the Women's
Society of the First Congregational
Church. and the Women's Mission
ary Society of the New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church.
The leaders of groups In the
various stores will be Mrs. David
Meade Lea, Mrs. Edward Morris,
Mrs. Harry Tucker, Mrs. Leonard
Schloss, Mrs. Merritt Q. Chance,
Mrs. Edgar T. Brown, Mrs. u. q. 3.
Pierce, Mrs. Truman Able, Mrs. Il.
C. Alvord and Mrs. c. o. Good
pasture.
Births. Engasementa. MARRIAGE.
The Washington times., 1929-02-22
Coolidge VIII Talk
On Washington

The National Capital devoted today leading the country
in observance of the 97h anniversary of the birth of George
Wash
The Washington times., 1929-02-22

Births, Engagements. MARRIAGES
on the last inside page, last two columns.
The Washington times., 1929-02-22
Full Fashioned
Silk Hosiery
81 Pr.

Not seconds or irreguars, but first quality hose!
In such wanted shades as champagne, tea time,
honey beige, French nude, boulevard, tan san and
ten other shades.
The Washington times., 1929-02-22

Births. Engag agements. Maria agea.
Deaths and In MemOrlam appear daily
ON the last inside page, last two columns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
HARTFORD COUNTY BOYS WIN
CATTLE JUDGING CONTEST

Hartford boys comprising the cattle
judging team carried off first honors at
Timonium fair in the hottest sort OF
competition. OF equal importance is
the fact that two OF the youth were
among the four having high individual
scores and will be sent to the National
Dairy Show.
The competing teams were scored
on points ..as follows: Hartford 1857,
Kent, 1926, Montgomery 3465, Bal
more 3454, Frederick 3424, and Dor
chester 3412. Those comprising har-
ford county's team are: John Clark,
Austin Stewart, Hubert Barrow and
David Joesting, as alternate.
Messrs. Clark and Barrow will be
sent to the National Dairy Show to
represent Maryland along with Wheeler
Ensor, of Baltimore county, and Glen
Cordy, of Dorchester county, as alter
nate. John Clark captured highest in
dividual honors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
LEGION AMBULANCE SERVICE

Week of Sept. End to 9Th Inclusive.
During the week of Sept. End to 9Th,
the American Legion Ambulance Ser
vice made only one trip, taking
patient to the State Sanatorium at
Sabillasville. The ambulance was laid
up in the shop two days for minor
adjustments burning which time the
Newark ambulance answered two Elkton
calls. The driving crew for Sept.
consists of j. j. Maloney, Chief Driver:
A. R. Elder, Edw. Crothers, and Robt.
Gonce.
Number Of trips for week /; average
mileage per trip 228; total mileage for
week 228; total trips to date 872;
average mileage per trip 329; total
mileage to date %, 773.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
DEL-MAR-VA TOURISTS

Primary reasons for tourists visiting
Del-Mar-Va as noted ON postcards
mailed to the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore Association after the cards hao
been disturbed in connection with the
new Association map over the Labor
Day weekend, cover a rather wide
range. Good roads, good fishing, gooo
climate, pretty women and Del-Mar-Va
advertising are listed prominently on
the cards received.
While some of the visitors apparently
accepted the invitation to express
their original cause OF interest in a
light vein, the majority received thus
far are entirely serious, and almosl
without exception speak very favorably
OF Del-Mar-Va.
Incidentally, distribution of the maps
has resulted in such wide demand
that the Association has been compelled
to order an additional lot. Numerous
organizations have requested supplies
for distribution among their patrons
at points otner than on the peninsula,
While Lterally scores or individuals
have written Tor aadltlonal copies, DOLL
from distant points and on the fenln-
Sula.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
AN AIRCRAFT MAKER CHOOSES
WOOD

Despite the increasing competi-
stion wood-using industries have had
to meet the manufacturers of wood
substitutes, wood is finding a big
place in the construction of some of
our most modern factories. Out al
the huge Glen L. Martin airplane
factory which is now under con-
struction near Middle River, Balti-
more county, and in which will be
employed from 5000 to 1000 men.
the entire 241,000 square feet OF
factory floor area is being foored
with creosoted southern longleaf
pine blocks. A five-inch concrete
base is constructed, and a layer OF
hot tar is spread on the concrete,
before the blocks are laid. Spaces
tar, and thin coat of tar is spread
over the finished floor.
According to Mr.. Paul Tignor,
Chief Construction Engineer of the
Glen Martin Company, wood blocks
were chosen for three reasons: Many
noises are reduced or eliminated;
wood blocks contribute much to the
comfort of employees, who must
stand at their work all day; finally,
much of the equipment used fol
manufacturing airplane parts il
light, not requiring especially heavy
anchorage, and types of machines
change so frequently that new ma
chinery is being constantly set up
and old machines are moved about
The wood block floor not only pro-
vides a sufficiently sound base fol
anehoring this machinery, but ii
permits of rapid set-up in any
part of the plant.
The wood blocks are rs inches
thick, 6 inches long, and inches
wide, and are creosoted under g
pressure of 6 pounds per square
inch.
1t is also interesting to note that
while fire-proof roofing is being
used, the entire sheathing for the
roof is of one inch pine lumber, at
tached to steel rafters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
HOG CHOLERA DURING MONTH
OF AUGUST

Hog cholera was reported in Mary
land for August to exist on 81 prem
ises against 100 year ago. and ten
year everage OF IA for the same period.
twenty-five were classed as b ckyard
outbreaks, while IS occurred on farms
where hogs are bred and raised.
Thirty-fve were classed as primary, or
new outbreaks, while two were secon-
iary. or spread of the infection from
nearby farms.
Frederick County was out in front
with 8 outbreaks. Washington was Sec
ond with 3, while Kent was close
third with 5 cases. Baltimore reported
4. while Allesany and Queen Anne
were tied with three each. Dorchester
was in class by itself with two out
breaks, while Anne Arunuel, Charles,
Hartford. Howard, Prince Georges and
Somerset were all in bunch with one
each.
All of the IS primary outbreaks were
apparently due TO the feeding Of bones,
rinds or scraps of injected pork in gar
bage. table scraps. kitchen swill. etc.
The secondary outbreaks were dae to
permitting sick hogs to run at large and
come in contack with well hogs.
On the premises where hog cholera
was reported to exist during the month
there we're Gas hogs when the disease
appeared. One hundred Two were deau
and I76 were visibly sick before the
outbreaks were reported.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
LET YOUR DOCTOR PRESCRIBE

Calling attention to the dangers
of Standardization and advising
those in need of medical treatment
to let their doctors prescribe for.
them, DR.. r.. H. Riley, Director Of
the State Department of Health,
said:
tPeople do not seem to realize
that medicines are drugs and that
drugs are potent substances, which
in all cases exert a marked influence
on physiological processes. They
also fail to appreciate the fact that
the administration of drugs can be
safely directed only by person who
has had the necessary training and
who is familiar with their character
istic actions and reactions.
Just recently there came to the
attention of the State Department
of Health case of poisoning by
acetanilid, as a result of taking one
of the widely advertised "cold and
grippe" remedies. Incidentally, near
ly all of these preparations and the
large class of products known as
headache remedies, contain acetani-
lid. This substance is one of the
coal tar derivitives and in action, is
classed as a powerful heart depres-
SAINT In the case referred to, the
medicine consisted of tablets and
the label indicated that each tablet
contained 1.5 grains of acetanilid.
This dose would ordinarily be con-
\ sidered safe, but it proved to be the
opposite to the patient, who had fol-
lowed the directions and had taken
a tablet every three hours.
when seen by physician, the
patient had marked symptoms of
acetanilid poisoning. The lips were
blue, (cyanosed), the pulse was slow
and weak, the respiration slow and
shallow, with commissions and gener-
al weakness. Fortunately, the pa
tient responded to the treatment
given by the physician and re-
covered.
THAT there is always danger in
10 VIGIL hAOWA " oil
persons familiar with the action OF
drugs. But the people who know
nothing at all about drugs or about
the effect of certain drugs upon
various vital processes frequently
learn, only after disastrous expert
ences, how great such danger really
is. There is no hard and fast rule
for the administration of drugs. The
age of the person, his habits, his
physical condition must all be con-
sidered Some persons have pro-
nounced antipathy for certain drugs
They become dangerously ill when
these drugs are administered to
them. Such possibilities must al
ways be borne in mind when drugs
are taken. Since this is the case
the safest thing to do, when you re-
quire medical treatment of any sort
is to LET YOUR DOCTOR PRE-
SCRIBE
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
wHooPEE PARTY RAIDEn

Forty three persons. men and women,
filed into the office of Magistrate Black
in Wilmington Tuesday morning, Sept
3. to "pay the piper after being
nabbeds at an alleged whoopee party
early Labor Day when State. county
and rural officers raided a road house at
Bear station, Delaware.
Approximately $500 was laid down
upon the maistrate's desk as defendant
after defendant stepped toward to pay
the penalty for their frolick'ng.
Holley Harris. "a. of Bear, alleged
proprietor of the place. was held under
$4,000 bail for the Court of General Ses-
sions on charge of violating the State
liquor laws.
Each of the other defendants was
fined three and four dollars. the women
being compelled to hand over an extra
doller as warning to keep away from
such places. The costs in each case
amounted to $40 with an additional
charge of 81 for those who spent the
night in the woI khouse.
The raiding party. IL in number, de-
scended upon the place about o clocl
Monday morning. Crap games. drink
ing and general whoopee'' were under
way, the police declared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Credit Due Henry VIII

Whatever his shortcomings, to
Henry VIII we owe the charm of the
English home today. With all the
beauty Of the early Norman manner
its tall ascending growth, Gothic lead
ed windows and paneled walls-it
lacked comfort and grace within.
Searching all Europe for the best
that would combine, Henry VIII added
graceful Italian iron grill work, elab
orately decorated ceilings and beauti
full hangings from France and other
lands.
English noblemen were not slow to
follow, and the result-that rare COM
bination of dignity, beauty and charm
the English manor.-Exchange
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
WOODLAND

The Ladies Aid Society met Wednes-
day.. the 18th, at the home of Mrs.
George E. Tyson, with Mrs. Jos. D..
SINNERS and Mrs. Clarence Mahan,
the other two hostesses.
Miss Elsie Rea visited relatives in
Coatsyille, Pa, returning home Labor
Day.
Miss Grace Rawlings, Of Baltic, spent
the weekend with her sister, Mrs.
Rufus jackson. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Tompson, Luther
and Annie, Messrs. Jos. w. Abrahams,
Sr., and William Lair spent Sunday
with Rev. and Mrs. John A. Clark, at
New Market, Md.
The Ushers Union met at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. Charles Ewing,
Thursday evening the 9Th.
Miss Elizabeth Tyson has returned to
the West Chester Teachers College,
where she teaches. She returned a
week ago from trip to Canada and
other northern places of interest
Mrs. Jos. D. SINNERS, Mrs. j. b.
Tyson and Mrs. Robert Mckay spent
Thursday in Bel Air with Rev. and Mrs.
E. c. Gisriel. Master Austin and
Beulah Gisriel returned with them to
stay until Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Charsha, son and
daughter, Summit, N. j., were Labor
Day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund
Brown.
Miss Mary Rawlings of Balto., spent
the week end with her sister, Mrs.
Howard Barnes.
Mr.. Thomas Burlin has improved his
house by adding a front porch and
painting it.
Mrs. w. A. Franklin left last week
for her home in Brooklyn, N. Y,
after spending two and half weeks
with her niece, Mrs. E. {. Williams
and sister-in-law MRS. Minerva Rutter.
Mr.. Roy Perry moved his family
from the E. C. Gisriel house to his
home, recently purchased from Mr.
Arthur SINNERS, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hewes, Annette
and Virginia, of Wilmington, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Thompson, taking Jean and Bill, who
had been down for two weeks, back
with them.
Miss Elsie Rea has been appointed
principal of the Liberty Grove School
Miss Evelyn Williams is teaching Al
Perry Point. Miss Helen Wright, Of
Akin is teaching at the Chapel Schoo
near Battle Swamp. Chestnut Grove
has been closed and children taken Il
Perryville by bus.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Linton, DR., anl
children returned TO their home il
Brooklyn, N. Y, Sunday. Mrs. Johr
Linton, Sr., arrived Saturday for the
fall months.
Mr.. John Astle, ST., and Miss Mabe
Astle of Zion, spent the weekend witt
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Tyson.
L
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
WARNED NOT TO IN.
CREASE WHEAT ACREAGE


The Department OF Agncnliures.
bureau of economics has warned farmers
against increasing their 1880 wheat
acreage. in anticipation that improved
conditions now developing will continue
next year.
The department. after survey. has
learned that farmers plan to seed a
wheat acreage IL per cent greater than
last fall Should they carry out this
intention, the bureau said. production
would be well above domestic require
ments and the producers would have 10
depend on the export market.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
NOTICEABLE DISEASES

The following cases of notifiable
diseases were reported by physicians
# the county during the month OF
August: 4
Pulm. T. B. active, 8; pulm. I. b.
inactive, 4 suspected pulm. L. b.
/; influenza, 1;whooping cough, 10;
lysentery, 1; chicken pox, 2; social
diseases, a.
Nine physicians did not repoN and
it is taken for granted they did not
treat any notifiable diseases during
the month.
C. A. KANE.
Health Officer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscriber of Cecil County has
obtained from the Orphans Court
of said County, letters testamentary
on the personal estate of
BRINTON P. NICHOLS
late of said County. deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated.
on or before March 9Th, 1880
they may otherwise by law be ex
cluded from all benefit OF said
estate. All indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate
payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal
this 22nd day of August, 1929.
ANGELA P. NICHOLS,
Executrix of Brinton P. Nichols,
deceased.
Test: Robt. J. McCauley. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Ancient Aids to Eyesight

When the eyesight Of Egypt's wise
men grew feeble from study they used
magnifying glasses to make the stone
tablets and papyrus rolls easier to
read. This is indicated by pieces of
round glass from Egypt, one of which,
now in the Ashmolean collection, may
date back to the first dynasty of
Egypt, or about $500 B. @. That mag
nifying glasses were known in the ia.
nous civilization of Crete, about 1900
B. c., had been shown by two crystal
lenses discovered In the Cretan ruins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Have No Effec. ON Snakes

The belief is commonly held in
some parts of the country that the
odor of snake gourd and snake GALA
bash vines is unpleasant to snakes
and will keep them away. Negroes
in the South plant the vines around
their houses as protection against
snakes. United States Department OF
Agriculture observations do not bear
out this belief. The department has
issued statement that as far as its
investigation goes, there Is no plant
that will repel snakes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
RECEIPTS FROM DELAWARE'S
GASOLINE TAX

State Treas. Ward of Del, reports the
gasoline tax received by him for the
month of August to have been SIo8,-
o58, SO, and the fines for violation OF
State Motor Venicle Laws tor August
IS, $50. 90.
The amount received by the state
Treasurer from gasoline tax tor uiy
this year was $50. 500 80. The amount
received tor gasoline tax tor the month
of August. 1928. was $685., 52434
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
REDUCING IT'S CAMPAIGN DEBT

The Democratic National Committee
reported on Saturday to the clerk OF
the House. unpaid obligations amounted
to $4Io.o37. August 81, compared with
$557.775, May 81.
AT the emu OF the 1928 campaign the
committee hau deficit of 81. 500. ooc.
The present obligations listed are
1915, 900 loan from the Bankers Trust
Company of New York, loan OF
$40. 600 from John kaskob, chair
man OF the Democratic National Com
mittee. and $I.937 due on bank loans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to tender our neighbors
and friends our sincere thanks for
the many kindnesses shown, assis-
lance rendered and sympathy ex-
pressed in our time of distress and
bereavement. during the illness and
at the death of our daughter and
sister.
Ferree johnson and family.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
RISING SUN Nj. Il. CHURCH
j. G. Mccoy, Pastor.
Sunday School y.45 a. m.

Sunday School 9.45 a. m.
Preaching at IL O'Clock.
Rev. ID. w. Jacobs. Dist. Super
ntendent. Will preach at the morn
ing service.
Quarterly Conference at Sylmar
Church at $3.50 O'Clock.