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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
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where the king and his soldiers were
mastered while at great banquet.
and where their bones. treasures and
drinking goblets have lain undisturbed
for 1000 years, rivals the discovery
of the tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amen
in Egypt.
American capital will be- heavily in
vested in bringing to light all the mat
tiers connected with the excavation to
be shortly instituted, according to AS
sistant Keeper Grogan OF the National
museum. who has been placed in
charge of the work.
King Conaire, who attained his
lofty role through his father and his
own .prowess, was killed by men
whose own death sentence he had re-
United, being opposed to capital pun
ishment, history records.
The careers of Conaire and his IA
Their, King Edirsceal, Circa 80 B. c.,
were intimately bound up with the
fate of the Ernean people, Munster
folk of militaristic character who had
overrun the central plain of ireland
and extended their dominion to the
north coast.
After being driven from Ulster by
the Clan Rudhraighe. they still DOM
mated Dial Riada and there were in
dications that even Ulster accepted
their suzerainty.
King Edirsceal fell in battle against
the south Leinstermen, and Conaire
avenged his father. driving the foe
back and anneXing Ossory.
AS king, Conaire rounded up vari-
Gus bands of brigands who had been
condemned to death by their own IA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
Rural Girls Are Fine Housekeepers

One of the first questions asked by
most housewives she met, Miss Ro-
kahr said, was what labor saving
equipment she ought to purchase.
Proper methods of buying what the
farm home needs was second in ques-
lions asked Then the farm wife
wanted to know how she most eff
GENTLY might divide the homework
among the family.
Il do not wish to make odious COM
parsons" Miss Rokahr added, but it
is my impression that the average
farm housewife has succeeded better
than most city mothers in creating
the true spirit of home. 1t is on
the farm, especially in the West, that
we still find the pioneer spirit"
The average amount of cash re-
ceived by the farmer for his salable
products is 5000 annually, Miss Ro-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

Washington.-Girls on the more than
100000 farm homes of the United
States are showing a keen interest
in the arts of home making and IN
many instances are telling their moth
ers how to obtain the best results
from meager incomes, according to
Miss Mary Rokahr, home management
specialist of the Agriculture depart
ment. @
Returning from a trip which car
ried her through most Of the eastern
and central states, where she talked
with hundreds of farm housewives
and their daughters Miss Rokahr said
the modern girl on the farm probably
in many cases will be a better house
wife than her mother
everywhere | went l found the
woman on the farm eager to learn
how she might improve her home and
obtain a better mode of living on the
slight means at her disposal. Most OF
the girls. however, were better in
formed than their mothers and many
showed marked talent'in restoring fur
niture, making clothes, cooking, and
the manifold tasks of a housewife"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

kahr said, while the average farm
housewife desired at least $1,000 to
properly maintain her home. This
would be the equivalent of about
S1,S00 in the city If allowance is made
for the many farm products used by
the family which must be bought. in
town.
In the year since Miss Rokahr as
sumed her duties as an expert adj
wiser to the farm housewives of the
nation, - pamphlets have been pub
lished outlining model budgets for
different states. Miss Rokahr empha-
sized that it is not possible to recon-
mend standard budget for the farm
home because Of varying crop, climate
and other conditions in different sec
tions. 1t is planned to have a budget
adapted to each section.
Living conditions on many farm
homes are still extremely primitive
despite the inroads of machinery to
tighten the farmers burdens. Only
10 per cent of the farm homes visited
were found to have running water,
and only seven per cent had cleo
tricity. Despite this lack of modern
conveniences, however, Miss Rokahr
expressed the view that the farm
housewife in most cases is keeping
step with her city sister in providing
a real home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

when speaking to ladies, to show re-
spect for old people, to rise when any
one came into the room, to keep quiet
when visitors were talking, and to
say please excuse me" when walking
in front of anyone. I suppose it isn't
done that way now. The schools must
take care of manners as they are now
responsible, for morals and for the
general education of young people. 1t
is heartening, however, to know that
some one has recognized the fact that
good manners among young people are
decadent and that a revival of inter-
est in courtesy is in order.
Now as to taking off the hat, l see
every day hundreds of young men
from the best families of the country,
or at least so these young fellows ad-
nit. They walk through the halls of
college buildings with their hats on
their heads cooked at every variety of
angle. They stop to talk to young
ladies with no remote conception that
1t would be better manners if they
took off their hats. You see them in
college offices sitting with their hats
on-in their own houses, every where
in fact. The fact that young women
are present makes no difference; the
hats are still on. Possibly the reason
many do not wear hats at all is that
it is too much trouble to take them off.
don't know why we have. lost an
Inf sx, 10
courtesies of life as we undoubtedly
have. Are we more selfishly looking
after our own pleasures and interests
than we once did, or has the hurry and
hustle of the age left us too little time
to be polite? was out driving yester-
day on a somewhat congested high
way, 1t was interesting to me to see
how little consideration the majority
of drivers gave to the comfort or
safety of others. They splashed my
car with mud as they went by; they
cut in when there was scarcely time
or space for the maneuver. They all
seemed in a mad hurry to get some
where regardless of other peoples
rights or safety. If the schools are to
give training in good manners there is
q wide and uncultivated field open in
the matter of automobile manners.
Even if one is selfishly looking out
for his own interests good manners
furnish a most direct road to the ac-
complishment of ones purposes. Every
one is well disposed toward the good
hammered man. 1t is a good field for
the schools to work in, but it is after
all burden which should not rest
there. If young people are ill-mannered
the difficulty and the solution really
lie at home. Our children are ill-man-
nered most likely because we our
selves are. The schools will have a
hard time unless the home becomes
different.
90. 1880. Western Newspaper Unor.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

for the simple purpose of leasing an
apartment described as "Skinner's
Tenement" with certain provisos, the
script covers a piece of heavy parch-
ment paper two feet by three.
The parties to it are John Perkin
and William Proven, and Adam X.
Baynes and William Symons. 1t says
that Perkin, as owner of certain prop
erty in the community of Week st.
Mary in the County Of Cornwall, and
Proven, his son-in-law, agree to con-
struct tenement for Baynes and Sy-
mons. PerEin is called "yeoman,"
Proven carpenter" and Baynes a
gentleman"
Upon the deaths of the contracting
parties, it says, heirs and assigns of
Baynes and Symons and Perkin and
Proven were to continue the contract
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

theirs and deported them to England.
But the brigands returned to Ireland,
and one night succeeded in waylaying
King Conaire while he passed the
night with his retinue Of warriors at
the great hotel Da Dearga at
Gleann An Smoil, near Dublin. Here
the king and his followers were mas
sacred and the famous hotel Da Dear
ga, which once was shrine, was
burned. Until two months ago, it's To-
cation remained mystery even to
scholars.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
Ancient Thousand Year Lease

for an uninterrupted period of 1000
years. A
A comparatively high fee was paid
for the execution of the indenture, as
is indicated by the FL 10 shilling stamp
affixed by the government.
Although Mrs. Reed can trace her
relationship to William Proven, little
effort has been made by her to settle
the long term contract. She believes
the expense involved would more than
offset profits which have accrued.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

Oshkosh, Wis,-Publicity about the
maturing of some 999-year leases IN
England has brought to light here
1,000-year lease drawn May l, 1873
in England. It is owned by Mrs. Anne
Z. Reed of this city. h
The instrument is an original ana
has been retained in Mrs. Reeds ram
jly since 1913. 1t was brought to
America in 1886 when her GRANDPA
Their migrated here.
Although the document was drawn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
Sanctuary for Wild
Geese Seems Assured

Halifax, N. S.-Prospects are excel
lent for the development of the pro-
posed wild goose sanctuary at Starts
point, declared r. w. Tufts, at the
special meeting of the Wolfville Fish.
Forest and Game association, held at
Wolfville. One and a half acres of
land have been secured, number Of
subscriptions received and arrange
ments made for feeding the game.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
DIPPING INTO
SCIENCE
Clouds Are Named

Astronomers and weather sci
entists have names for every
type of cloud. Shapes of clouds
depend upon conditions within
and around them Therefore, a
single name tells a complete
story. Some of the more impor-
tant are: Cirrus (ringlet very
high up), Stratus (spread out),
Cumulus Ia heap, or piling up),
and Nimbus Grain cloud).
(0. 1880. Western Newspaper Union.1
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
PLEADINCss-
RADIO PROGRAMS

(Time given is Eastern Standard:
subtract one hour for Central and two
hours for Mountain time.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
Claims Pre-Birth Memory

Newcastle, Ind.-Edward Stirk, New
castle, claims he is able to remember
40 years before the time he was born.
Stirk set down his age ut one hun
dred, admitting he had lived but 60
years in this world, but said he could
remember at least 40 years of exist
ence in another planet or state.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

nlgn SCHOOL lor
the development
Of good manners,
so the newspa-
pers tell us. l had
supposed t h a t
training in man
-ners and courtesy
had it's seat in
the home. 1t was
once so at least.
but very likely l
am wrong. Moth
er taught us to
take off our hats
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30

Dublin.-The long-sought golgotha
Of King Conaire, one of the greatest
Irish kings, who was killed 100 years
before Christ, has been discovered
only an hours walk from the center
Of Dublin.
The discovery of the charnel house,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-05-30
Treaty Pen Stolen

Paris.-The golden pen with which
the Locarno agreements were signed
has disappeared from The Hague peace
exhibition. Police attributed the theft
to q souvenir hunter.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31

Can't you imagine how much it
would improve your own particular
garden, if placed near the back, at
the axis of, or along the garden
faths, and embowered in a Ginning
rose or other attractive vince
If when constructing garden furn-
iture we give a bit of thought to the
conditions under which hey are
rsed, and the weather which they
are to withstand, our success with
this type of structure will be great
er.
Use treated material, if possible,
for posts and lumber in contact with
:he ground.
Creosote stains are available in
many colors and are most satisfac-
tory for use on garden furniture and
fixtures. Besides giving good wear
ing colors these stains add greatly
TO the life of the lumber, because
they are more penetrating than
paints.
Some thought should be given also
to the kind of lumber selected for
these various things. Redwood and
cedar last longer out doors than any
other wood we have on the Pacific
coast. While Douglas fir, if kept
stained or well painted will last a
long time.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Furniture Should
Show Character
BY w. w. WHEATLEY

Furniture to be of that true use
for which it is intended should be
remarkable for its simplicity, fine
proportion, honest material, sound
construction, and harmonious color
ings, and whether much adorned, or
severely simple, it should have all
that old eligence of design and exc
cution so marked in midieval crafts
manship. Besides which the lines
should be natural, and frank, clean
and secure, dignified and convinc-
ing.
Such furniture has both moral
dignity and sanctity, and yet withal
modest spirit of selfapproval, be-
ing of both plainness and boldness
of spirit, speaking frankly and
standing for what it is. 1t has
strong subconscious influence upon
the character, teaching lessons of
simplicity and strength, and so ad-
vancing the general culture of the
community, and strengthening that
appreciation of art which ever
makes for happiness. 1t is as the
spoken word of text.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
LIVESTOCK

Los ANGELES, Mar 81. U.R-
HOGS: 1900; fairly ative, 25 to
40 cents lower than Fhay. Bulk
early sales $l0.S5 to 400; top
$ll.00.
CATTLE: 200; slow early sales
around steady. Indfcatns 20 cents
lower on cows. Three loads good
California steers 1922; bulk, in
cluding Mexican, sos to $ll,75;
two loads heifers, $9.5 to $l0,l0.
Top fed heifers, sll.6; few cows
$S.25 to 1915, bulk usold. Choice
vealers $l6.75. Blk S4 to SIG.
SHEEP: 1900; sprig lambs, so
to Is cents lower. Four lecks $ll.75
straight. Two decks 6s pound
weight $ll.50, sorted lCper cent at
$l0.J0.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
FOR
SIDEWALKS ARE
NOT new STYLE

The present day use of shingles
on sidewalks is not new custom by
any means, but the production of
very fine shingles for this special
use is moderately new. One is ae-
customed to see in some of the old
houses built in our Colonial period,
an occasional side wall covered with
"shakes." These were hand made
shingles split out of the log by ex,
pert workment. The log was split
radially and thin slivers taken off
by driving the axe blade into the
center of the tree.
We come about the same result by
manufacturing shingles with ma
chlnery in much the same way that
in the old days were made by hand.
I The saw cuts radially into the tree,
leaves a smooth surface, gives
product which will not twist and
warp, and if put on with proper
nails is one of the most durable of
wall coverings, warm in the sense
of protection from wind and wealth
er, and when stained or weathered
with age, beautiful in appearance.
But unfortunately all shingles are
not made by this radial saving
They are not all edge grain or quar-
ter sawn. Many are flat, cut out
crosswisc of the grain. To the un-
initiated shingles of this kind are
not much different in appearance
from edge grain kind, but even the
most inexperienced person can tell
the difference after they have been
put on wall or roof for a short
time for they are sure to twist, and
pull their nails out. That lets the
wind through. Such a wall will not
be the protection from the elements
that it should be, and there is neces-
sarily heavy replacement for the
shingles Themselves. The edge frain
shingles are easy to get. cost very
little more. and are worth their ad
ditiona| cost menv times over.
Stain or Oil Preservation
To the naturally fine texture
which good shingles have in them
selves, there may be added the in
terest of color. These wooden units
take transparent stains extremely
we'll. The grain of the wood shows
Some of the variations of
the original color of the wood makes
its impress on the stain. There is
not a great one, yet enough to give
the wall the vivacitv it should have. ;
Oxidizing oils like linseed are some
times applied without other stains
with extraordinarily fine results. ,
Stains that have been prepared by !
manufacturers have as their base n
thin oil which penetrates the wood
deeply. may 90 completely through
the shingle. These are preservatives
ord increase the life of the wood,
help to keep it in position and eut
down the cost of upkeep, repairs
md refinishing.
For those who are interested in
huilding, let us say. buy the best |
shingles possible. Get thick shin
giles. particularly if long ones are
used, and under no circumstances
have them less than fives shingles to
two inches at their but tend. Have
hem nut on with copper or zine /
Dated nails.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Making a One-Room Home

At the bcg>nning Of tic century.
Wien woman s place was in the
'omc she spent hours in decorating
ler dainty bedroom. a white iron
pea with rocco brass trimmings,
ilN'd up to look like a bassinct with
rufflod white dotted swiss flounces
and draperics held back with blue
satin ribbons. was her pride and jov.
The other furnishings of the room
were similarly hc.ruffed and be.
.ihboned TO catch the dust and ler
maidcnlY fancy.
Put when she left her dainty, if
s"mcwhat stuffy nest, and went out
10 get q job, she soon discovered
that simplicity and color harmony in
the modern manner are more dc8ira-
hlc than fussy furnishings. especial
~ when = single room had to serve
as LIVING room, bedroom, and often
dining room as wen.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
@1a16etg

LOS ANGELES, har. 81. W.P)--
following are today market quota
tions:
POULHY
Hens, Lcghorns, ulcr 81. lbs. 20c.
Hens, Leghorns, y. to lbs. 2ic.
Hens, colorcd, 4 bs. and up SOC.
Fryers, colored i to 3 lbs. each
Sic.
BOOSTERS, soft boz, 3 lbs. up Gle
Ducklings, Pekir 3h lbs. up lec
Geese, 25c.
Young Tom turlys, l2 lbs., ano
up Sac.
Old Tom turkey 25c.
Small hen turks, under 8 lbs
l5c.
Hen turkeys II. and up 2sc.
Small Tom turkys, under 3 lbf
l5c.
Capons, 8 lbs. up 35c.
Butter
Wholesale price g..
Price to retailers 43c and 44c.
EGG
Extra 2G12c. Fres firss, 26c. Me
dium 24c, Small 1lac.
The local price o. eg.s, furnish
ed through the couresyof ZurcheI
Bros, is as follow: dedium OF
pullet, zoe. Select, 22c.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31

In the first place, she ralizcd
mat the bed must look as lit, like
a bed as possible. Since spac was
limited. and she would be entrtain-
ing her guests in her bedrooniiving
room, the bed must also do ervice
~ divan. To that end, she dose a
box couch, covered it with ne Of
the many formal couch cOvr ma
t"rlals, and cncased her pillws in
daytime slips OF glazed chlts or
rllcatcd her guardian angel help
her find one with neutral wills or
walls of some subdued cole and
well vanished floors that would
be easy to keep clean. Wit these
as background, many an ilerpris-
ing business girl had bougt un--
painted furniture, and fittecup an
attractive room at little tpense.
The new lacqucrs and enanls dry
50 quickly that interior de>ration
"an be made a matter of mrs in
stead of days.
Color schemes for the usiness
girl IS room should be femme and
restrained. For example, Nth the
cream colored or white wal which
one usually finds in the renM room
or nnc-room apartment, irniture
painted a soft almond grn, deep
Lluc green curtains and coh cover
with interesting all-over leg design,
IN shades of hcnna, which repeat
Cd in the plain color rug, ad peach
accessories would be harmoious and
smart. Such combinationof colors
will be gay and restfil.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Permit For Three
Houses Granted

A building permit was issued this
morning to r. A. Chestnut, local con-
tractor, % erect three five-room res
licences 1t 675, GIT and 679 Lenrey
avenue, for. j. T. Hopkins. These
dwellings will each be so by 80 feet
in dimension and the exterior finish
will be o. stucco. Total cost is es-
timated at 100000.
This brings the total of building
permits for the month to $92,550,
with but few hours remaining in
which to laise it over the hundred
thousand mark.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Hints For
HOmebuilders

Springtime always affords oppor-
tunlty to renovate and clean up. 1t
IS we'll to include in the paint-up
program those pieces of furniture
used on porch and lawn. The many
attractive combinations which may
be used afford wide selection. The
color and trim of the house play but
minor part in selecting color COM
binations, for such furniture. There
is no rule for color, use it to suit
your own taste. The good painter
may have just finished your house,
let him touch up the porch furniture
with vour own choice of colors, or
if you wish to try your own skill
with brush and pail, the job is sim
pie and easy. Your paint dealer
will offer suggestions, and recon-
mend materials best suited to your
particular type of garden furniture.
II. Herman.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31

A hood above the kitchen range
is very helpful in ventilating the
kitchen, particularly in the summer
time. The hood or canopy may be
constructed either of galvanized
iron, wood or plasterboard, and may
be scalloped, and painted to harmon
ize with the color scheme of the
room.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
SUMMER CABIN
PLANS OFFERED
WITHOUT CHARGE

"One of the first requireme eats
of summer camp cabin is that it
be comfortable in either hot wealth.
er or cold weather." says w. W
Wheatley, secretary of the Building
Service Bureau.
Realizing that more people are Civ
ing thought to the necessity of
building comfort into the summer
cottages, the Building Service Blu
reau has secured a number of mod
ern plans for the vacation home.
which are now available for free
distribution and may be seen bv
calling at the Bureau, rooms 20-21
Bank of Italy building, - centro.
These plans range from a Simple
one room cabin, to cottages having
five ample rooms and bath. Nari-
Gus types of construction are shown,
and each plan is the result or con
siderable study toward making he
lit g home comfortable, attractive
and of lasting value. Beauty and
utility are two things that cannot
always be measured by the amount
of money expended. Many Of orr
summer cottages are simply Wood.
cn boxes in which vacationists hons
themselves for period of weeks.
How much better it is to give n
little thought to the appearance of
this temporary home, aud make it
attractive. The chances are that "A
vacation spent in an attractive.
well,planned, modern, comfortable
summer cottage, will have Il mneh
greater recreational value for the
entire family. II you cannot call.
the Building Service viii gladly
mail a copy of the summer cabin
book without charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31

known. Their absence was discov-
cred when it came time to check
over the prisoners in the evening.
Patton had been doing time for
stealing chickens near Holtville
and was working in the jail garage,
while Durant had drawn six
months term for a bad check. He
was an assistant in the Jail office
and the fingerprinting department.
Both men would have been released
within n few weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Garden Pergola and Seat

If you desire to improve your
garden landscape, nothing will do it
more effectively than a garden per-
COLA or seat, and when these two
are combined into such an attrac-
tive piece of garden furniture as the
one shown here, WHO could resist its
appeal?
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Prisoners Take
FrenchLeave

During the excitemen surround
ing the removal of som, so prison
ers from the county iailto San Di-
ego, late Friday aftemon, Luther
Patton and Vinceny Drant, two
trustees confined in tn, Jail, min
gled with the crowd of curious on
lockers and quietly mad, their way
uptown and thence to parts un-
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-31
Nations Fire
Loss Enormous

Despite tn. better construction of
buildings and the widespread inter-
est that has been created in fire pro-
lection, the fire loss approximates
$500, 100000 { year. A fund of &c.,
000,000,000 would have to be set
aside and made to earn five per
cent to make good this destruction.