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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
Wood Cups and Bowls
Once Highly Priced

Wooden trencherS, commonly called
"treen" were in common use during
the Middle ages in Great Britain
"Masers" or cups and bowls were fire.
quently mentioned In wills and inven'
tories. The finer specimens belonged
to the richer abbeys-thus, there was
the Great maser at York, the Judas
cup at Durham, and at st. Suviour's.
Southwark, there was "a maser with a
border and knOp of sylver and gilt
which was given to the church war
dens to drink when they mete" These
valuable wooden cups were sometimes
ornamented by rim of silver. but
otherwise they were seldom decorated
ny more than a few low holdings OF
incised lines. Their value and beauty
lay In the granting of the wood. gen
orally maple, and the old turner's chose
the part of the trunk where 1t divided
off into branches so as to obtain the
speckled birds eye granting. Ey Tu
dor times pewter hogan to take the
place of tree, though poorer folk con
tinued to use these wooden trenchers
and bowls till much later, especially
in the north Of England and in Scot
land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM FOL-
LOWS TYPHOID OUTBREAK

The program for the Third Annual
Conference of the Maryland Water and
Sewerage Association, at Salisbury. May
IA and IS. includes report by Mr.. F.
w. Caspari, Division Engineer of the
Bureau of Sanitary Engineering of the
State Department OF Health. on the Ty-
phoid epidemic in the late summer of
1928, at Eastport, an unincorporated
community of also population, in
Anne Arundel County. and an account
of the relief measures applied. Thirty
seven cases of typhoid were detected In
connection with the outbreak. No
public water supply or sewerage facil-
tiles were available. Private wells fur
nishing approximately 500 properties
were of shadows depth and after a
storm resulting in excessively high tides.
accompanied by heavy rains, the out
break occurred. Distinction of wells
was obtained by hypo-chlorite of lime.
Plans were Immediately put into OPP
Grafton for the installation of public
water supply system, the water to be
drawn from the public water supply of
Annapolis. The work was begun and
within four months after the outbreak
occurred, and before the close of 1928,
the entire distribution system had
been installed, record making
achievement. The work was done by
and under the authority of the Anne
Arundl Cunty Sanitary Commission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
MANY TREES PLANTED IN
SPRING CAMPAIGN

AS a result of the campaign car
ried on by the Extension Service o.
the University of Maryland, $4,000
trees have been planted in the State
this spring, according to the an
nouncement of F. B. Trenk, forestry
specialist for the Extension Service
who has been directing the work.
In addition to the trees planted
under the supervision of the Exten-
sion Service, 100000 more were set
out in various parts of the State
through the work of F. w. Besley
chief of the State Forestry Depart
ment.
The largest number of trees plant
ed in one county was $4,000. These
trees were planted under the direcs
ton of seven demonstrators in Caro-
line county. The next highest mum
Der planted was 10000 with four
demonstrators in Dorchester county
and three demonstrators placed ~
900 more trees in Hartford county
soil. The remaining $4,000 tree
planted under the supervision of Mr..
Trenk were divided between Balti-
more, Worcester, Wicomico, Char
les, Anne Arundel, Prince Georges
and Hartford counties.
One interesting feature of the
work this spring, according to Mr.
Trenk, was a single planting o
$4,000 Red Pines at Conowingo Dam
where intensive paintings are being
made to beautify the barren bluffs
left as result of the excavating.
The planting conducted by the
State Forestry Department was car
ried on in Washington, Garrett
Frederick and Talbot counties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that tho
subscriber of Cecil County had
obtained from the Orphans Court
Of said County, letters testamentar3
on the personal estate OF
JOHN T. MECASLIN
late of said County, deceased. All
persons having claims against TIE
said deceased, are hereby warned 10
exhibit the same, with the vouch
thereof duly authenticated,
on or before November 10th, 1928
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 9th day of April, 1929.
LIDIE ]. WHITMAN,
Administrative of John T. Mecaslin,
deceased.
Test: Robt. ]. McCauley, Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
CoLoRA

Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Clendenin and
little daughter, Ellen, Mrs. S. D.
Mccullough and Miss Marguerite
Mccullough lately visited Elwood
Davis and family, Wilmington, Del.
Rev. A. H. Hibschman was a
Philadelphia visitor last week.
William Speakman and family.
West Chester, Pa, were callers in
Colora.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Jenness were
Sunday visitors in Chester, Pa.
William j.. Nesbitt passed away
Friday, April 26th, at his home at
Mt. Pleasant from an attack of the
heart, aged SO years. He was the
son of the late Samuel Bell and
Susan (Ferguson) Nesbitt.
Perry Nickle and family visited
Mrs. ]. F. Foster Sunday.
Mrs. ]. Paul Slaybaugh, West
Nottingham, entertained the West
minister Guild on April 81.
]. j. Hanna and wife returned
from Florida last week
Rev. Thomas P. Mckee, George
town, Del, was caller at West
Nottingham.
Robert Giesler, of Baltimore, is
spending the weekend with the
home folks.
Mr.. Bane and family and Miss
Mary Grones, Kennett Square, Pa,
were callers in Colora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard w. Pussy
recently entertained the 500 Club
at their home near Colora.
Mrs. Philip Foster and children
spent the weekend with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Slicer.
Mrs. Robert Hindman was the
guest of Mrs. j. S. Emery one day
last week.
Mrs. Harry Glackin is the hostess
for the May meeting of the Ladies
Missionary Society of West Noting
ham Church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10

1t is recognized, says the American
Tree association, that the forest re
sources Of tropical America may be
a very important factor in our own
domestic timber problem. Some he
lieve that those forests will be called
upon to bridge the hiatus that is
bound to exist between the exhaustion
of our wild timber crop. and the har
vest time of our man-managed for.
ests. Others believe that they will
form permanent source of timber
to replace some of our own special
purpose hardwoods.
All are agreed that, in any case.
We cannot fully and completely out.
line our own forestry problem with.
out taking into consideration all the
factors that may influence the out
come.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bal
ley Circus Announces EARLY APP
pearance-Only Five Ring Circus
In the World-Thousand and One
Wonders To Be Seen.
After all there is but one great circus.
And now comes the announcement
that Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bai4-
eys "ureatest Show on Earth" will
soon visit this vicinity. with all its myr-
lad OF wonders when 1t exhibits in Will
mlngton. Friday, May "a.
The advance advertising car heralding
the appearance of this wonder OF wonders
is now IN this territory and its gally col
o, Ell autographs blazon forth through
out the countryside.
Coming on 100 double length railroad
cars. carrying its entire complement of
100 Persons and 1000 animals. The
Big snow will exhibit such stars as FAC
HMM, The Human Projectile," fred
oouliy from the mouth of cannon; Co
Lain. lac hve-ton Sea Elephant; Inc
combined Wallenda. Rellmut Troupes,
iaiIug lists of the high wire; Con
Colleano. greatest of tight wire perfor-
mers; Miss Lillian Leitzeb most famed
OF all female aerialists; the Flying Cod
onas. led by the intrepid Alfredo Max
lmo, the fuunienst of wire acts; the
&l- ffenlchs and Ernestos. greatest of
.questrians. and many others from these
and foreign shores. The Ringing Har-
nun Circus is the only fve-ring %rhcus
in the world. "
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10

Important Notice To Merchants
and Traders

and Traders
Your attention is called to the
provisions of Senate Bill No. 63
recently passed by the general as
sembly of 1929, under which there
is imposed on persons who fail to
take out licenses in the month of
May penalty of 10 percent per
month on the cost of the license.
This is not merely a 10 percent
fiat penalty but 10 percent per
month or fraction of a month.
The Clerk of the Court has no
discretion in the matter, but will
be held accountable to the State
for the collection OF all penalties.
Licenses are now on hand ready
for distribution.
S. RALPH ANDREWS,
Clerk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10

AT regular meeting of the Executive
Committee of Del Mar-Va Eastern Store
Association. held at headquarters. Salis-
bury. Thursday afternoon. twas deci he'd
that the Third Annual Meeting off the
Association will be held Wensday. MAY
p. al salisbury, Md.
The meeting this year will be in the
form of combined luncheon and bust
ness session beginning promptly at
noon. This. the Executive omCmiktee
decided, will make attendance more
convenient for large numbers of mkm-
bers residing at distant points.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
NOTICE

| will not be liable for accounts
charged against me. unless contracted
by myself, f.om this day henceforth.
R. c. DODSON, M. ID.
May 10, 1929
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10
CURTIS e. IRWIN
TASTY THINGS FOR THE
TABLE

WE HAVE THEM
AS well as such substantial
staples as
FRESH BREAD AND ROLLS
BUTTER, EGGS, MILK
FRESH AND SALT MEATS
FRESH VEGETABLES
Flowers for Mothers Day-Garna-
tons and Potted Plants.
CURTIS e. IRWIN
Rising Sun, Maryland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10

The letter carriers whistle might
be termed a note.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-10

Learn to labor while you wait, If
you would work wonders.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
BIG ACREAGE
IN TOMATOES
Valley VIII Produce APP
p~roximatcly 40 Percent
OF Early Crop

The Lower Rio Grande Valley
will produce approximately 40 per
cent of the early tomatoes this sea-
son, according to the estimate Of
the U. S. department OF agricul-
ture, planting in the Valley being
the heaviest on record.
The Valley has approximately T.
$50 acres, according to the depart
ment's survey. The Florida acre
age is approximately $500 and the
Imperial Valley of California l.
400. The total in the early produc-
ing areas is 25,500 as compared
with 24,64O in 1923 and 24,1O0 in
1927.
AS a result Of the revolution.
shipments from the Mexican West
Coast this season have been mea-
ger. Rail shipments have practi-
cally ceased, and a few Tugs are
moving out by boat. Water ship
ments are light. due to the fact
no rail connections are provided to
ports. Both Valley and Florida
growers are expected to profit from
the reduction Of shipments from
Mexico, the trade forecastlng a
very profitable season.
The acreage OF second early"
tomatoes is slightly less than last
year. and the crop will 60 onto the
market two to three weeks later
as a result Of late freezes in the
upper Gulf coast and Atlantic coast
sections. The upper Gulf coast Of
Texas has 11,100 acres, South Caro-
lima 2,730, Mississippi 1890, Louis
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
zAPATAS SPAN
SC0MPLETED
To Be Opened With Celebra-
ton Saturday; Cost
$4,000
fSnecial Ia The Herald)

NORCl4aA ~ AAS 44OA GAost
RIO GRANDE CITY, April A.
The opening of the zapata-Gu er-
rero international bridge Saturday
will mark the fourth achievement
in bridges across the Rio Grande
for the Baker-Pate interests of Hi
dalgo county. Bridges already in
operation are the Hidalgo, Roma
and Mercedes bridges.
The new bridge has been COM
pleted at a cost Of $4,000 and is
1900 feet long and is of the sus-
pension type.
George z. Cole Of the Midland
bridge company of Kansas City,
Mo-, was engineer in charge of con-
struction.
1t will connect zapata, Texas,
Guerrero, Mexico, two Of the oldest
Of the frontier towns.
Both the Texas and Mexican
towns are inland and the nearest
railroads accessible are the two
Laredoes, Rio Grande City and
Camargo. Mexico.
Thousands of visitors are expect
ed to visit Guerrero Saturday and
Sunday and those in charge are
preparing for at least $4,000. A
free barbecue has been advertised
and $50 head of cattle will be pre-
pared for the first days opening.
On Sunday. a rodeo will be the
principal feature of entertainment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
STRIKE
IN CAROLINA
Three Women Sympathize
Jailed For Assaults
On Police

CHARLOTTE. n. O.. April q
F-Picket lines and idle loci
was the order In Carolina text
circles today.
Efforts at Cancellation in Il
four strike centers Of the two stat
yesterday appeared to have fails
and more than 5000 textile wor'
ers remained away from their u
today, most Of them in prots
against the introduction of eff
cheney systems.
The only visible sign OF ter
feeling was a cluster Of white mi
tary tents upon the Loray M
yards Of Gastonia, N. G. Five cor
panles Of the North Carolina NJ
tional Guard were ordered the
yesterday after police had be
overpowered by jeering crowds II
rioting appeared imminent.
At Gastonia, also, nine Stril
sympathizers, three Of them wor
en-, we're docketed for trial in poll
court for alleged assaults on of
GERS, disorderly conduct and sinliI|
offenses. Six Of them spent III
night in Jail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
. MOnE \
aSfDEllGH1Sw
AT n QUEEN

Robert Armstrong has the role Of
an actor-manager in Show Folks"
a new Pathe picture. He plays
himself merely, the only require
ment being that he grow a lux
urious mustache!
In Celebrity" just completed by
Pathe, Armstrong was required to
yea his arm in splints for more
than a week, while portraying an
injured prizeflghter. THE Baby
Cyclone in which he played just
prior to Celebrity" demanded that
he sustain a black eye.
Almost every big sequence of "A
Girl IN Every Port" was punctu-
ated by fisticuffs between Bob and
Victor McLaglen, and most of the
fights were realistic enough to sx-
act their toll of cuts and bruises.
Several months ago, in The Loop
ard Lady" a Pathe picture i'll which
he played a featured role with
Jacquelin Logan, Armstrong fought
a regular "knock-GoWn-and-d drag
cut with a chimpanzee. and play
ing straight in Show Folks" was a
welcome change.
Lima Basquette and Eddie Quill
Ian are the other featured players
Of Show Folks" now playing its
last day at the Queen theater.
Carol Lombard and Bessie Barris-
Gale also have important roles.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04

of the Fair Park auditorium, where
the play would be presented.
According to Mr.. Floore, it should
be known definitely by Saturday
whether the players from the Old
World will appear in Harlingen.
It is understood that the actors
ask sixty per cent Of the entrance
receipts, with the further stipula-
ton that this sixty per cent must
at least reach the amount of ST.
500. Also, the local management
must furnish the music and a
chorus of from 100 to 200 "supers."
In the event that arrangements
to bring the Freidburg Passion
Players to Harlingen are not agreed
upon by Saturday, Valley residents
are expected to take advantage Of
the special round trip rates, Of one
and one-haIf of the regular rates,
to San Antonio being offered in
order to attend the performance
when it is presented there, which
is the only appearance Of the COM
pany in the Unite States known
to be slated so far on its first tour
Of America.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
OFFICIALS CONFER ON
TOLL BRIDGE SUIT

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 4.-(P
Texas and Oklahoma officials
will confer at Sherman tomorrow
on a suit planned against the Red
River Bridge company. which oper-
ates a toll bridge across Red river
between Denison and Durant.
Several weeks ago the wal de-
partment ordered toll rates reduced
along Red river. Owners of the
Denison bridge have not complied
with the order, having instituted
suit at Washington to en.join the
two states from enforcing the low
er rates.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
Airport At McAllen
Is Recommended In
Inspectors Report
Especial to The Herald.)

t0DCNla4 w 1llC I1CL dlO.J
MERCEDES, April "A report
received here by the local chamber
Of commerce from Harry H. Blee,
chief Of the division of airports and
aeronautics, of the department OF
commerce, recommends very favor
ably one Of the available sites at
Mercedes for ar airport. The re-
port points out the constantly in
creasing amount of air traffic in
this section Of the country and says
that nothing less than an ultimate
Ala airport should be planned.
The report was based upon the
result Of a visit made here March
10 by William j. Centner, airport
specialist, aeronautics branch. de-
partmert OF commerce, at which
time he conferred with the airport
committee OF the chamber, the
mayor, and other business men.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04

lana 1880 and Georgia 1000. The
total second early" acreage is 32,-
$50 as compared with 32,260 last
year and 31,010 in 1927.
No recent check on crop condi-
tons has been secured by the de-
partment, but unofficial reports in
dictate that the production In all
sections will be slightly below Che
average.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04

WASHINGTON, April 4.-(F0-A
final valuation of $9,054,000 was al
lowed by the Interstate Commerce
Commission today to the Trinity
and Brazos Valley Railroad com
pany, operating in Texas, rs of
June, 1916. The company's total
book investments on the same data
we're fixed at S11,785,0 600. It's out
standing capitalization at par was
at al .645.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
EXTENSION

DALLAS, Texas, April 4.-F-
6,400 foot west extension Of Moori
field in Fort Bend county has /
suited in the completion of the CT
Production company's No. Is Moo
which came in for 700 barrels Of
daily from q depth Of $500 feet.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04

school background were outlined to
the governors, and their opinions
and comment requested. The re-
Spouse was immediate, and en-
~phatically in favor Of a production
which would bring to light the in
adequacies of most Of the institu-
tons whose aim Is to reform
juvenile delinquents. Without ex-
ception, the opinions were that
such a production would serve the
double purpose of instituting i'm
provements in the method Of hand
ling young law offenders, and Of
dissuading the youth of America
from committing criminal acts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04
PASSION PLAY
MAY Be HERE
Manager Of Valley Fair Is
Seeking to Book Engage
nent Early In May
Especial to The Heraldl

Especial to The Herald)
HARLINGEN. April 4-The we'll
known Freidburg Passion Play.
slated TO appear in San Antonio
fpril 7-l3 inclusive, will probably
-. presented in Harrington for three
some time during the first two
Efsks OF May. IL present attempts
effect this are successful. ac-
Serdlng to John T. Floore, manager
OF the Valley Mid Winter Fair and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-04-04

With the approval of governors
Of most of the forty-eight United
States, Cecil B. De Mile makes
startling disclosures of conditions
in state reform schools in his lat
est production for Pathe, "The
Goddess Girl" which will be on
view at the Capitol theater today,
tomorrow and Saturday.
Before deciding on the subject
matter for the picture, De Mile
and his scenarist, Jeanne Macpher-
son, were in correspondence with
the chief executives Of the various
states. Tentative plans for the
filming of a story with a reform
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-18

Very dainty looking curtains with dots
of gold or rose. Neatly ruffled edge,
10 yards long. AT such price you
can redecorate the windows in your
kitchens, halls. bedrooms, or summer
cottages at a very low cost.
Downstairs at Ayres.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-18

The Hartford Frock CO. is an Indianapolis d
Mill Both companies sell their fine first d
throughout the United States. However, d
they decided to take big loss in order to clean
to offer our patrons fine dresses, bathrobes, raj
Sale also brings the finest values in REAL ST..
ever offered. Size and color ranges in many ca
they are wonderful bargains Many bargains n
COME EARLY TOMORROW MORNING q n
The Washington times., 1929-09-05
This Beats Taking
Soda for Sour Stomach

For quite some time 1 used soda
for gas and sour stomach. Then
decided to try Adlerika and found
1t far better than soda. Ed Nc
Neill.
The simple mixture of glycerin.
buckthorn bark, etc. 0nown as
Adlerika). has a most surprising
DOUBLE action. 1t acts on BOTH
upper and lower bowel (most medi-
cines act on lower bowel only and
removes foul matter that poisoned
the system for months. 1t clears
GAS and sourness from the stom.
ach and bowels. bringing INSTANT
relief from stomach trouble. And
in addition, Adlerika removes meta.
bolic poisOns which cause neuritis
and rheumatism.
DIR. H. l.. Shoub. New York. re.
ports: I'm addition to intestinal
The Washington times., 1929-09-05

cleansing. Adlerika checks the
growth of intestinal bacteria"
DR.. J. Weaver: I'm nay 50 years
practice, have found nothing to
excel Adlerika"
J. e. Puckett: after using Ad-
lerika I feel better than for 20
years. Awful impurities were elm.
mated"
1t will surprise you the great
amount of poisons AdIerika brings
out-you would never believe they
were in your system. In chronic
constipation, GAS, sour stomach
and sick headache, just ONE spoon
full Adlerika brings wonderful re-
lief. At leading druggists. Sold
in Washington by Peoples Drug
Stores. Send for FREE checker
board. ADLERIKA, Dept. C-s2. st.
Paul. MINI.
The Washington times., 1929-09-05
LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL. Sept. s H.N.S.E-A
good business was done in spots to.
day, with prices easier. Sales
totaled 1000 bales; receipts, 1900
bales.
At 12:45 p. m. middling fair was
quoted at 11.72d: strictly good mids,
11.27d; good mids, 1O.S7d: strictly
midS, 10.67d; mids. 1O.47d: strictly
low mids. l0.22d: low mids, 9.92d:
strictly good ordinary, 9.52d; and
good ordinary. 9.12d.
Futures opened steady, / to 2
points above due. October, 1O.10d:
December. 10.17d: January, 10.1Sd;
March. 10.25d: and May. 10.2Sd.
The Washington times., 1929-09-05

summer attracted my attention
and | made gallery for him our
ing one of his rounds. He has
the notwithstanding golf hands
I have ever seen. my idea is
that the whole golf swing Is
hands" Weichman said to me,
.and / seldom teach anything but
that, I tell my members to forget
the club and hit the ball with
their hands. never saw a
Scotchman over here who didn I
understand that principle and
seldom run into an American
nlayer who does. And, member
for member, my members at Ports
mouth play better golf than can
be shot by the members of any
other golf club in the United
States. That's what teaching
them to use their hands will do
the hands are more than the head
in golf" , .>
GCopyrtght. John F. Ollie Col
The Washington times., 1929-09-05
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET

BALTIMORE, Sept. 5.-Wheat.
unsettled, lower; No. red winter.
spot, $1.34k; No. 2 red winter, gar.
licky, spot, $1.2Sh. Receipts, 32 .543
bushels: shipments, 1914 bushels.
Corn-Firm. No. yellow dOmes.
tic, car lots, $1.2O01.21 busheL Re.
ceipts, 1868 bushels; shipments, 2.349
bushels.
Oats-Firmer. No. 2 white domes.
tic, new, 54054hc bushel: No. 8
white, 53@53hc bushel. Receipts,
1857 bushels: shipments, 1903
bushels.
Rye-Nominal. Receipts, none;
shipments. ~ bushels.
Hay-Steady on better grades,
$14.00616.0O a ton.
Flour-Quiet.