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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Unnumbered victims Of
Dream Of Easy Wealth

Sudden wealth, acquired without
labor, assuring ease and luxury and
power, appeals to the avaricious in
stinct of many otherwise sound and
intelligen. people. The thrill Of ex-
pectation, of suspense, the possibility
Of success with the next spin Of the
wheel, the next, turn of the card. the
next shovel of earth has kept men
fighting odds since history began. says
the st. Paul Dispatch.
There is romance to search for
buried treasure, to stories of UNI
earned wealth won 10 the gold fields.
the roulette wheel, the gaming table
and the stock market that is fas-
cinating. 1t blinds its victims to risk
and danger. They give no thought
to how many are beaten.
Men seldom boast Of their losses,
so failures 10 the gamble for easy
wealth rarely win the spotlight. Now
and then paragraph tells of a broken
spirit ending his life. Young men
who gamble with their company's
money are frequently imprisoned as
embezzlers. But these are the dra-
matte incidents that get into prinr.
The thousands who risk and lose their
life's savings sink out of sight without
leaving ripple on the surface.
1t is sometimes worth remembering
that all who play do not win.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
CAN OF PEAS BRINGS FARM
WOMAN FAME AND FORTUNE.
Mrs. Mary Hvass, of KEENAN,, Wis, Wins $1,25O in
National Canning Contest Gives
Pressure Cooking Credit

at a lumberjack lunchroom, where she
met and married lumberjack John
Hvass. They moved to Wisconsin,
first to small farm, later to larger
one, where they are living today.
There Mary Hvass helped her husband
fell trees, build barns, fences, and
their house. For nearly thirty-three
years they struggled together.
When Mrs. Mary Hvass heard that
one jar of peas that she had canned
was worth 81, 250, it seemed incredible
to her. 1t was just one jar out of
hundreds that were canned all as part
of summers work. And it was
simple business to put them up. She
followed directions in a governments
bulletin.
Il used pressure cooker, as the
government advised, because I've tried
every other way and know it's best"
she explained.
First, I blanched the peas for 80
minutes In scalding water. Then /
dipped them in cold water, poured
them in mason jar with seasoning,
and put the jar in my pressure cook
er for 30 minutes at 240 degrees.
That's all the work it took to make
them ready for the contest. wouldn't
want anything more certain and sim
Pile than my Kook-Kwick pressure
cooker for canning peas and all kinds
of food"
Judges Of the contest who declared
the peas canned by Mrs. Hvass to be
perfect in flavor, color and general APP
pearance, were DR.. Margaret Justin,
president Of the American Home Eco
nomics association; DR.. Louise STAN
ley, director of the United States Blu
reau of Home Economics; Mrs. JOSE
phine Bake. home economics dlrec-
tor. at Iowa State Agricultural coll
lege;. Miss Elaine Massey. director of
girls club work in Mississippi, and
George Farrell. director of extension
in the Middle West for the Depart.
ment of Agriculture.
There are canned peas and canned
peas that win prizes, but those that
were canned by Mrs. Mary Hvass go
even further. They are going to pay
for their own Dreaming and buttering
The grand prize check of $3.50 is GO.
ing to set up Mrs. Hvass In the dairy
business.
Her ambition for many years. was
to own a herd of pure-bred Holstein
cattle and to extend her xprize win
ming into wider fields. Now her am
bition will be realized with, the pur-
chase of the nucleus of such dairy
herd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
South African City Life

De Aar. South Africa. has denied
stories that thousands of rats came in
to the town to die and spread the
plague. but it admits there are some
of the rodents there. 1t declares that
95 per cent of the people never saw
a rat, alive or dead. It also admits
that at times there are dust storms
and tropical heat, with bitter cold in
June and July. Most of the water is
obtained underground, and often there
is shortage. so a plan to have 1t
piped from a distance is being con
sidered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Founder Of Homeopathy

Samuel Christian Hahnemann was
the founder of the homeopathic sys-
tenn. This German physician was born
at Meissen, Germany, April 10, 1855,
and died ct Paris, July 2, 184S. In
1775 he went to Leipzig and studied
medicine. At later period he went
to Vienna. After some years he re-
turned and completed his studies at
Erlangen. He afterward practiced
medicine at different places. He re
manned at Hofrath until 1888 when
he proceeded TO Paris.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Camel Teams Utilized
in Parts of Australia

Many camels are used in Australia
las beasts of burden. For instance,
from Wyndhan, in northwestern Aus
tralia, the cattle stations are served
by camel trains which carry supplies
for hundreds of miles into the interior.
'The camels are driven by Afghans,"
says the National Geographic society.
.'Camel teams are familiar sights in
the street of the little township, haul
fng in the great wagonloads of fire
wood from the outlying district.
"The first camels were brought to
Australia for the use Of the early ex-
pIorers. Later fine type of drom-
edary was imported for breeding pur-
poses and it IS this type Of animal
that is bred In central Australia. 1t
Is considered by leading authorities
to be the largest and strongest drom-
edary found In the world. It proves
Invaluable for pack work in waterless
yegiop&v
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Americas champion Gamer is a
Jack lunchroom. She is Mrs. Mary
Hvass of Kennan, Wis. who won this
title and a. grand prize of $3.50 in
the National Canning contest, con-
Quoted by the Sears-Roebuck AgricuI-
tural Foundation. just ended in Chi
cago for the best jar of home-cooked
food submitted in the nationwide con-
test in which $4,000 women partici-
pated Her contribution. which emf
nent domestic science judges selected
as the premier jar, was can of peas.
Mrs. Hvass Is pioneer who has
been winning prizes ever since she
and her husband, John Hvass, set out
to win livelihood from their Wiscon-
sin land Prizes at the county and
state fairs for chickens, \ bread and
cakes. and canned goods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Ca. Bomb. in Warfare

The Chinese have known and used
gas bombs for many centuries, and
there is positive proof of their using
'stink bombs" against pirates along
in the Ninth and Tenth centuries. The
English used similar bombs In The
Boer war and they were also used in
the Russo-Japanese war in 1904. In
spite of the fact that II was generally
understood at the peace conference
at Geneva in 1899 that their use would
be abandoned, they were agnin used
9 the World war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
Divorce Easy for Dxaks

The Slang Dyak country of Dutch
Borneo is paradise for divorced hus-
bands, as aliInony is not known there
and freedom can be purchased for a
song, John Fl. Provinse, University of
Chicago anthropologist with the All
American Lyric anthropological and
radio research expedition reported
Divorce is practiced freely among
the Dyaks and marital ties are easily
severed AS in this country. cruelty.
infidelity and desertion are grounds
for divorce With the payment of a
trifiing penalty the freed husbands re-
sponsibility ceases.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
GA Venues Custor,s

In Vei.na The waiter who brings
you, your rofpe-the aromatic he,
erage of which Vienna alone Knows
the secret cannot accept payment, for
1t. For that ynu must walt your turn
with the pay waiter" who probably
has to deal with the reckoning Of ev
cry guest in the cafe. Even your rip
ping though inexpensive IL MOI sim
pie. The pay waiter" receives the
most largesse, the serving waiter a
few groschen. and If you have had
wine or beer. the diminutive piccolo
who serves It must have his fistful Of
tiny copper coins amounting In value
to couple of cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
a Celestial Menu

ed asparagus, sour gherkins, and
special table water were also among
the provisions put on board.
The fresh fruits included grape
fruit and oranges and the fresh
meats served were sirloin steaks,
lamb, tongue, and Virginia and
domestic hams. Bread and cake in
large cartons, as well as tasty tarts
were taken along on the airship.
Even Ice Included
To keep all the foodstuffs fresh.
and in order to be able to serve
cold what should be served cold
in this celestial menu, dry ice was
included with the food cargo. Fly
ing may in time become common
place, but there was nothing COM
monplace about the canned and
fresh foods provided for this great
initial flying adventures
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
THE MARYLAND FARM
BUREAU FEDERATION
Hartford Countian Reelected
President-C Corporation
and Estate Taxes
Recommended
Recommended

Reelection OF ofhcers Friday at the
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
meeting closed the 1890 conventions of
that organization and nine affiliated
associations. held in the Lord Baltimore
Hotel, Baltimore Resolutions outlining
the polity ofthe federation were adopted.
James w. Davis, of Rocks. Hartford
county, was named president Of the
State body, to serve his fifth consecu-
tive term, and E. Thomas Massey, of
Massey. Kent county, was reelected for
his fifth year as vice-president.
M. Melvin Stewart, Gambrills. Anne
Arundel county, will serve his eight
term as secretary treasurer.
Increased participation by the Fed
eral Government in activities which
would aid the farmer was urged in
resolutions adopted, which also APP
proved the actions Of the executive
officers and boards of directors of both
the American Farm Bureau Federation
anu TT Maryland Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton in their efforts to assist and
cooperate with the Federal Farm
Board. Z
1t also was urged that Maryland
establish the income tag as more equi-
table means Of financing most Of our
State and local government budgets.
Such an income tax should bring a
corresponding reduction in taxes on
tangible real estate The tax burden
upon owners of real estate in this State
is becoming unbearable and unjust.
The organisation approves an ap-
Precipitation of at least SIPS, 600, 900 by
the present Congress and such addi-
tional legislation and appropriation as
will provide the active beginning on the
part of the Federal Government in the
construction of farm. to market roads. ;"
It favored the. recognition by the
Federal Government of cooperative pur-
chasing organizations, advocated the
policy Of Federal financial partici-
patton in the cost Of rural education and
( urged the appointment of farmers on all
Federal boards and commissions before
which the interests Of agriculture are
involved.
Immediate enactment of the Capper-
Ketcham amendment to allot addi-
tional Federal funds for extension SER
vice work was strongly urged upon Con-
gress. Stating that the. limiting factor Of
fertilizer is price, another resolution
said that .,Muscle Shoals should be
operated so that its economies will tend
toreulate our fertilizer prices instead
of the foreign combination controlling
them. F."
Urging that net income be recognized
by the States as the most equitable
basis for taxation and asking protection
froms the Federal Government for the
States using the income tax from COM
petition of States not using this tax.
Resistance by property owners to
further increases in tax levies for any
purpose on the basis of the general pro-
nertv fay was recommended
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17
The Pet Aversion

An entry in the intimate diary Of
George Sand-made nearly 100 years
ago-reHds:
''1'm glad | don't care for spinach.
for If liked 1t should eat It. and
I cannot bear spinach
Wherein the great writer is no dit
ferent from a little fellow know
who came to visit his grandmother
for the first time. AS he crossed the
threshold where his adoring relative
was waiting to receive him with open
arms, he looked up into her face and
iisned:
II don't like spinach. kansas
City Times
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

0HE story Of the Graf Yep
VI pelin's world tour is now his
tory, and history salso to its
passengers is the food provided
by Heinrich Zubie, chief steward
on the huge craft. They undoubt-
eddy cherish memories Of the flight,
but don't you think that some OF
them have also just reminiscent
tickle of the palate when they think
of the things that Zubie got from
Louis Sherry when the big airship
left New York, and which he
served to them far up in the air.
An Astonishing Menu
These foods included, among
other things, three hundred one
gallon cans of soups, relishes,
meats, fish, vegetables, French
dressing, mayonnaise, catsup and
sauces. Potato chips, caviar, peel
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

When the entire fraternity chapter
climbs into small coupe 1t helps you
to understand how French army was
rushed to the front in just few taxi
cabs,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

While the subject is before our eyes.
will somebody please explain why the
old-time engines had those enormous
flare smoke stacks?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Sweet crackers, made in the shapes
of the various states to aid children
in geography, should go far toward
/. popularizing Texas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

A local economist figures that with
the six large circuses merged to lessen
overhead, the half dozen lemons In
the lemonade can be reduced to one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

The usual complaints are heard
about the theatrical situation In New
York, but we understand business is
still better than the shows.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

The London Zoo has added pair of
aye-ayes to its collection. An aye
aye is described as lemur. and said
to be quite like Hollywood yes-man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Another thing that has puzzled us. a
little, about success stories" is why
the interviewer sometimes has to hunt
up his subject In sanitarium.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

quet held in Philadel phia during De.
cember and received at this time awards
Of gold watches, presented by DR.. T.
B. Symons, director of the University
Extension Service. In addition, GER
tiicates were presented to the other
growers who produced in excess of ten
tons TO the acre. The watches were
presented by fertilizer manufacturers and
makers ofcans.
The contest was started in the spring
of 1913 as cooperative undertaking
between the Tri-State Packers A.so-
citation. the University of Maryland kx-
tension Service and Others interested in
promoting the welfare Of the canning
industry in the State. In the main, the
contest was intended to place emphasis
upon those phases &c FodpSaon which
assure high yields a corresponding
reduction in the q production.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Back in the old days in England
they hanged men for lesser offenses
than vanishing corncob pipe before
putting 1t on sale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Americas Champion canner-Mrs.
Mary Hvass Of KEENAN,, Wis, putting
up can Of peas IN her pressure cooker
with which she won grand prize Of
$3.50 In the National Canning con-
test In Chicago for the best Jar Of
preserved food.
She first saw the Wisconsin prairies
as three-year-old Mary Jensen. 1t was
her job, as she grew up. to help her
father and mother win bread and but
ter for nine small Jensens and them
selves. She was her mothers helper
on the farm until all the children
were well on their way to growing up.
Then she yielded to the glamour of
the trading town called Minneapolis.
At Minneanolis she became cook
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Those who insist that home should
be more, than parking place, seem to
be losing sight OF the fact that often
1t isn't even that.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

Detroit. May 23 LP-An expert eye which detected the stroke of a master in one un-retouched hand of 8, badly overpainted canvas, has given to the Detroit Institute of Art s150,oO0 Titan for s40O.
 The eye was that Of Dr. Wilhelm R. Valentiner, the institutes art di- rector.
 The painting was one in the Ha- venmeyer collection in New York catalogued a School of Titan" and offered for sale at the recent auction Of the collection.i
 Other art Connoisseurs and art dealers failed to detect the treasure lying beneath the heavy layer Of overpaint in the school of Titan" passed up the opportunity to ac- quire an old master at a chromo price.
 Received by the Detroit institute, the painting was put Tn the hands of William Suhr, the institutes re- storer.
 Careful removal Of the overpaint revealed the painting as a genuine Titan, representing Doge Giroloh1o Priuli, elected in 1859. The origi- nal was painted, according 10 Dr. W. H. Heil European art curator for the lnstitutet, about 1865. during the artists last great period
 After hanging for years in one Of the finest collections in Venice that Of the Duchess of Berry, where it was known as a Titan, the painting was disposed of about a century go.
 The re-toucher whoever he may have been, sought to add dignity 10 the subject, Dr. Heil believes. He did succeed in giving a patri- archal cast to the features Of the aged doge, but took serious liber- . ties with the cloak and head-dr which, in the original, were typical f the doges of the period.
 The eyes. those Of an old man, ere enlarged and frightened. The bse was altered An unbroken Tow of buttons on the cloak was (painted out and only four buttons 1 painted in.
 A thumb vas added 10 one hand ana the handle ot q dagger lntro- duced, clasped in that same hand.
 The other hand, only half of which was shown in the original, was con- cealed entirely by changing the line Of the cloak
 The layer of overpaint per formed one valuable service, in the opinion of Mir. Suhr-that of pro- 
 emerged from the cleaning opera tion in excellent condition.
 Mexicos petroleum production in 1929 was 44,6S7.679 barrels
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23
SCAN POST OFFICE
 LEASES FOR FRAUD
Charges Lead to Probe by Blaine'S Senate Committee

Washington, May 23. (P>- The senate committee investigating post office leases has decided to turn the searchhghts on, one at a time, the 1,200 buildings it costs the government S15.77o.0o0 annually to use and in which stockholders from coast 10 coast have $l50, GOO invested.
 Senator Blaine, republican. Wis consin. chairman of the committee. has leveled charges of fraud and
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

sue the investigation may become is seen in the charge by Jouett Shouse, chairman Of the demo- cratic national executive commit tee, that the St. Paul, Minn.. com mercial station lease which led to the investigation was d 'palpable
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

The other members of the con- mittee are Senators Hastings of Deleware and Herbert of Rhode Island. republican regulars" and Senators Hayden Of Arizona and George Of Georgia, democrats.
 An indication Of the political is-
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

warrants, have it incorporated in a report he expects to make to con- gress in December.
 we are not" he says, going to jump into this without definite program and make the mistakes committed by most investigating
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

culpable negligence at the post office department and expressed the opinion that the bonds may have been sold to the public on inflated values.
 It Is his plan, Blaine says. to scan all the leases and lay aside any that may appear questionable. Once through the list, he will re- turn To the segregated contracts, call witnesses and if their evidence
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

The caterpillar of the Pandora moth is considered q great delicacy by the Mono and Piute Indian tribes in Nevada. It is baked in hot ashes, after which it Is dried and put away 10 he served later on in steWs
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

committees.
 When we call witness we are going to have pretty good reason to believe he will have something to tell us. This will be san unim- passioned, businesslike investiga- tion.'
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

fraud" continued through three republican administrations.
 Senator Fess of Ohio, republican whip, just as vigorously denies fraud and collision.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-23

Mexicos petroleum production in 1929 was 44,6S7.879 barrels
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

Pharr-San Juan at Mercedes. Ray
mondville at McAllen, Edinburg at
Donna.
Jan. 24-Donna at Raymondville,
Edcouch at Edinburg, Mercedes AZ
Pr7greso. McAllen az P~harr-San Juan
Alamo.
Jan. 23-Pharr-San Juan-Alamo
at Edcouch, Raymondville at Mer-
cedes. Edinburg a. McAllen, Pro-
greso al Donna.
Jan. 3~l-Edcouch Al Raymondvllle
Mercedes at Edinburg. NcAllen ut
P~rogreso, Donna at Pharr-San Juan
Alamo.
Feb. 4-MerCcdes III EdCouch. Ray
mondville at Edinburg , Donna az
McAllcn, Progreso at Pharr-San
Juan-Alamo.
Feb. 7-Edinburg It Raymond
vile, McAlIen at Mercedes. PhaIT-
San Juan-Alamo at P@rOgresO, Ed
couch at Donna.
Feb. 1l-Donna at EdcOuCh, Pro-
greso al Edinburg. Mercedes at Nc
Allen. Raymondville at Pharr-San
! Juan-Alamo.
Feb. l4-Pharr-San Iuan-Alamo at
RaymOndyille, EdcOuch at Mercedes.
EdlnbUrg al Progreso, McAllcn at
Donna.
Feb. 15.-McAllen at Edcouch,
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo al EdinburE
Donna at Mercedes, Raymondvi!le
ut ProgrCSo.
Feb. 2l-Progreso at Raynondville
Edcouch ct McAllen. Edinburg nj
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. Mercedes at
Donna.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-03

! NEW YORK. Jan. 3-tP-Unless
he IS double-crossed by the law Of
averages, Shy Arthur Shires. base
balls basAful boy. viii win anoths-
box fight.
Taking on five opponents in IA
days. the American leagues most
valuable player Cby his own choice
should check III with a ring VIC
tory before his exhibition tour is
concluded January 9.
Whether his victim will be a foot
ball player, a Jockey. billardist. ball
player or swimmer. cannot be stated,
But certainly il VIII not be a gen
uine boxer. for the proud young
pu-.list has been spared tine nccess-
Ely of meeting the simon-pure pro-
iessionsls Of punch.
Arthur CCall Nc the Great Shlres)
il assured OF one win should even
the averages fail. He already has
Old Man Proverty hanging on the
ropes under the pressure Of COM
hincd guarantees Of 100000 for the
five iistlc engagements.
You know il was the need foI
iucre that caused Shy Arthur ia
seek financial gain outside ~ ms
chosen profession. The White S1E
paid him $4,000 for six months 81
combined clowning. cluting Ohe
ball and not Manager Blackburnel
and covering first base.
When the season closed. fines anC
various assessments made on Arts
salary reduced the years income K
a very small sum Way back in Au-
gust when he still had another bare
knuckle bout coming up with Black
hurne he was looking ahead 70 side
income for the fall and winter.
lie dabbled IN minor activities foi
a feR weeks and finally "a influ'
enaed 70 capitalize on his punching
proves by the cold days Of early
November. which presaged a long
long winter for even the Grea.
Shires.