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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02
DEPRESSION AND PLAIN
FOOD

IT'S an ill wind that blows no
good" is an old axiom, but apparent
ly as true today as ever.
Whoever would have thought we
should be rejoicing over any phase
OF this depression business? Yet,
that is exactly what DR.. Ha. old J..
Knapp, Health Commissioner OF
Cleveland, is doing; because he finds
in that city considerable decline in
disease with the general health of
the people there greatly improved.
His theory is that people eat less in
times like these, that their diet con-
tains fewer luxuries and that health
is improved by plain food.
Carefully plannde meals cost less
money. The less one spends for
food the more important milk be-
comes. Milk if all food, no waste.
The least amounts of food which can
be used with safety are, Every Meal:
milk for ceildren, bread and butter
for all. Every Day: cereal, potetoes,
green or yellow vegetables, fruit,
tomatoes or oranges for children.
Two to Four Times Week: Toma-
toes for all. dried beans, peas or
peanuts, eggs, especially for children,
lean meat, fish, poultry, cheese.
Amounts to suit the size of family.
Simple, plain foods these, but they
offer protection and bring health at
cost in keeping with a decreased
fohd allowance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02
FIRE WASTE

The week. of October A, having
been proclaimed Fire Prevention
Week by President Hoover, the at
tention of the Nation will be directed
during that time, by high powered
campaign in schools, places of bust
ness, he homes, by the public press
and in other ways, to fire prevetions,
the terrible loss of life and waste
resulting, primarily, from careless.
ness. Then the public, will fradually
forget and lapse into the old, Gus.
tomary, careless ways again.
If fire prevention methods were
practiced all the time what a great
saving would result.
If the nations fire bill were paid
by a per capita tax, the cost to every
citizen would be $4.16. The estimat-
ed property loss, according to The
National Board of Fire Underwriters,
was $4O9, 739, 172 and the entire cost,
including the upkeep of fire-fighting
organizations, was 81, 900, 600.
Statistics gathered for the year are
interesting. Sixty-six per cent of all
fires occurred in homes, and last year
fire caused 1927 deaths, 80 per cent
being children under ten. Of the
deaths, "a per cent resulted from
misuse of inflammable liquids. Dur
ing an average 24-hour period, six
churches, IL public buildings, 1872
farms, 155 mercantile businesses,
and ia dwellings are damaged by
fire.
There are more fires at night than
during daylight hours, and in indus
trial and mercantile risks there is a
sharp increase in the number of fires
directly after closing hours, when
duties are overlooked in the rush to
stop work. During 1908, IS confla-
grations, each of which caused a loss
in excess of $3.50, 900, occurred.
Arson came in for greater atten-
ton. There were 1911 arrested as
against 8O2 in 1880, and 4Ol convic-
tons as compared to 313.
Every citizen Should study the
fire waste records. They show thai
carelessness and ignorance in regard
to fire are the cause of gigantic de.
struction in both property and lives,
and they show as well that individ.
ual knowledge and responsibility on
the part of citizens is the only way
to effect cure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02
POEMS BEING SET TO
MUSIC

Some of the poems of Evan
selist John Moses Baker, of
Baltimore, which have been
appearing in the The Midland
Journal, are being set to mu-
sic and sung by Mr.. Lowell
Patton, creator of a Song For
Today, National Broadcasting
Co., Station WIZ, New York.
Each week day morning,
1880 to 7:45; Sunday morn
ing, 10:45 to 1900 o'clock.
This is a most interesting
program and very much en-
joyed by all who listen in.
Be sure and read Mr.. Bak-
er's poem Memories" in this
issue of The Midland Journal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Businesses and individuals are
striving to make both ends meet.
Authorities, public and private, are
working on plans to stimulate indus
trial activity and thus provide en-
ployment for those who are out Of
work. And rising taxes are one Of
the principle barriers in the way of
success of such plans.
Extravaganza and waste on the
part of officials are enemies of pros
perity and result from government
in business" in competition with its
private citizens and taxpayers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Hens lay well when they are
kept in confinement during the
fall and winter, provided the
poultry house is well ventilated
and well lighted and the hens
get a well-balanced ration.
Hens that do not get direct sun
light need IL to 1 per cent of
cod-liver oil in the mash.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Never turn electricity off or
on when you are standing on a
wet or damp floor. If you do so
the current is likely to pass
through your body. Also avoid
turning light switches on or off
when standing in a wet place.
like a freshly mopped floor, or
when your hands are wet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Lumbermen in Louisiana re-
Gently cut tree approximately
1900 years old. 1t was sound
throughout and had a stump
diameter of so inches.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

When moles make runways
in tulip beds, mice sometimes
follow them and nibble the
bulbs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02
CURTIS E. IRWIN
MRS. JENNIE TAYLOR

Licensed Funeral Director
Gentleman Embalmer Lie.
ensed for Maryland and Penn
sylvan1a.
Dignified service given all
calls, night or day.
Cor. N. Queen & Walnut SITS.
Phone l22 Rising SUN. Mo
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

1t is harder for a big city to
be beautiful" because it costs
hundreds of millions-and laws
that can crush out opposition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Some novels read as If there
were a-plenty of moral turpi-
tude in the writer's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Common senses best slogan
H.: Calm Down."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Few repent of gambling if
they have won.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-10-02

Born leaders need thick
skins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10
.Ton,naIFr

COLD BLUE MOON. BY Howard w. Odnn
author Of Rainbow Round My Shoulders"
etc. Indianapolis: The Bobbc- Merrill Co.
ItIF old house up hill could jes talk, Lawd,
! If could jes talk - And that's the
way it began. The Big House Hall is being
modernized, made into riding club, maybe
At any rate, its change from the old days Of
plantation life was what set Black Ulysses Off
in these reminiscent stories Of the great goings
on when life down that way was grand and
giittering and prideful thing-certainly fer
Black Ulysses.
Visitings and weddings and merrymakings,
round and round, in the fashion of the aristo-
cratic tradition of the Old South are repic-
tured here by the devoted black man. Super
stitions are interviewer with the most important
Of all the daily activities and those sitting by
eager for the stories" shiver in fear of the
old. and new, ghosts Of Big House Hall Ghosts
OF lovers, southern maiden and northern wooer,
floating in the light Of the cold blue moon.
Ghosts Of about every sort OF thing from buzz
yards to cats. All a mist Of words, from which
Black Ulysses eEokes slaadowy pictures Of a
vanished hfe of q social and economic radi-
ton Of exclusive and attractive charm, now
gone save as romance and story and faint
memories for the elders. Gold Blue Noon"
Rainbow Round My Shoulders" Wings ON My
Feet'-these are unit Of Illumination for the
life Of the South by one who merely repictures
it without excessive ardors of any Sort He
knows the theme. Lake an artist, ne projects
it in a striking harmony of beauty and the In
herent actuality Of its old essences and fra
grances.
AMBROSE HOLT AND FAMILY. BY Susan
Glaspen author of Brook Evans etc. New
York: Frederick Stokes Co.
\AIHY is it. wonder, that such idealism as
Wv now and then appears in the family, In
any family, is represented by the one Of least
account in that family. Is an undeSire for
things that so commonly count really a part,
after all. OF the more beautiful and happy exist
ence? Well, to get with Susan Glaspel and
her new novel Ambrose Holt, who carries the
honar of naming the book, deserves in common
domestic bookkeeping no honor at all. He ran
away leaving his wife and sen, just because he
felt like 1t. Stayed away for years, till his
son had grown to prosperity, to gift for writ
ing to q zeal for popularity as distinct literary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

asset to his neighborhood Till the son had
taken a wife, rich mans daughter who loved
the rising genius and desired above all else to
help him IN his very proper and vell-founded
aspirations. Then, after years of absence AM
brose Holt, the irresponsible, came back to the
town. Went down by the lumber piles for
Lodgings because-well, just because-prin1e rea-
son for most of his deeds and misdeeds. Ana
so the story goes on in current vein of modern
interests and activities. rather exemplary
couple for today, this young pair. The wife
engrossed in removing every possible obstacle
from her husbands advance toward celebrity.
The husband accepting. naturally. The slow
conviction on the girls part that just possibly
the divine fire had been but q flying sparks
swiftly smothered under everzeal for fame.
however feebly it might be founded. Then came
The friendship between this young wife and Am~
brose Holt Understanding between her and this
poet and wanderer and practical no-account.
But the real man Of genius all the same The
story Is that Of a mild but seeTnly, disillusion-
nent ON the part of the girl, who finds herself,
in effect. with a boy to bring up instead OF
genius to cherish Finely matured people, this
girl Harriette and her husbands. father, Ans
brose Holt each with a good grip on life ana
no concern at all for the thousands Of loose
ENDS that are commonly called life. Good ana
strong and fine. About something, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

OUR VERY BEST PEOPLE. BY Clifford Ray.
naond, author of THE Men on the DEAD
Mans Chest" indianapolis: The Bobbs-
Merrill Co.
ONCE IN LIFETIME: Comedy BY Mosd
Hart and George Kaufman. New York;
Farrar & Rinehart
THE SAME PERSON. BY Anna Robson Burr
author OF 1.-The Great House in the Park
. etc. New York: Duffield & Co.
CLEOPATRA: A. Royal Voluptuary. BY OscaH
Won Wertheimer. Translated by Hustley
Patterson. Illustrated. Philadelphia: J. b
Lippincott Co.
WOMAN WALKS ALONE By Ruth Putnam
Mason. New York: The Dial Press.
NAKED ON ROLLER SKATES. BY Maxwell
Bodenheim, author of "Replenishing Jessica,H
etc. New York: Horace Liyeright.
THREE PAIRS OF SILK STOCKINGS. BY
Penteleimon Romanof Translated from the
Russian by Leonide zarine. New FORKS
Charles Scribner's Sons.
THE GENTLE LIBERTTNE. By Colette atrtho1
Of "Cheri" etc. Translated by H. C. HI
New York: Farrar & Rinehart
CARNIVAL GIRL. BY Jane LittelL New
York: The Dial Press.
FIVE SISTERS. BY Violet zazarine. New
York: CoVici-Friede. Inc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-10

BLACK BREAD AND RED COFFTNS BY
Negley FarsOn, author Of Sailing Across
Europe" etc. Illustrated. New York: The
Century Co.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
BROUN SHOOTS
THE works. He
GOES OVER BIG
New York Critics Hail
Revue as Great Bit of
Entertainment.

NEW YORK, July 22.-Heywood
Brom, Scripps Howard columnist,
Socialist candidate for congress, adj
vocate of birth control and almost
a-crusader, shot the works Tuesday
night as manager, producer and
participant in Shoot the Works, .
an unconventional Broadway revue,
that critics agreed today threw
cooked dice" and can't fail.
Broun, whipped as a Socialist, ap-
peared a winner as "a cooperative .
the Daily News critic indicated, re-
ferring to the production Of the re-
vue on a cooperative basis by
Broun and Milton Raison to relieve
the unemployment situation among
stage folk of Broadway.
Shoot the works" the Times
said, lis swell show-if you hap
pen to like Mr.. Broun. Fortunately,
lot of people do"
Probably" the Herald Tribune
pointed out, mo midsummer open
ing ever drafted into New York or
chestra stalls an audience more will
ing and more anxious to be pleased"
1t ranks easily among the most
entertaining revues shown in New
York in a long time" the American
said.
Among those who contributed
their bit to it's success are Dorothy
Parker, Nunnally Johnson, Peter
Arno, Irving Berlin, Michael Sleary
Philip Charig, Jay Gorney, Vernon
Duke, Max and Nathaniel Lief.
If, as it appears, Broun wins II
Shoot the Works." other partici.
pants also win for it's cooperative
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
zONING FEUD IN
FAIRvIEW GETS
FRESH IMPETUS
Petitions for Two Business
Sites Add Fuel to Old
Controversy.

Community battle over the estab-
lishment of a business section in the
vicinity of Butler university has
been revived with the filing of two
petitions with the city plan commits
sion.
One petition, presented by Attor-
ney William Bosom, representing
the Butler Fairview Civic AsSsocia-
ton, asks that the corner Of Forty
sixth street and Boulevard place be
zoned for business. It was signed
by a large number of residents Of
the vicinity.
Another petition, presented by
Attorney Frank Sidensticker. seeks
establishment of a business district
in the vicinity of Forty ninth street
and Hinesley avenue, near the But
Ter fieldhouse.
The petitions we're referred to the
commissions coming committee, but
will not be acted on, according to
H. B. Steeg, Secretary-engineer, until
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22

sured for the worker.
The head of American organized
labor drew dark picture Of present
economic conditions and spoke out
strongly as to the obligations in this
crisis Of Mr.. Hoover and industrial
leaders.
Held HOover's Duty
I've repeatedly recommended that
P esident Hoover call a conference
IN an effort to release the buying
power of those at work in order to
relieve unemployment" Green said.
Nobody else but the President
could call 1t. I have contended that
1t is the obligation of the manage
ment of industry to assure those
now employed Of work security and
to spread out work and absorb those
now unemployed.
There should be, first, a declara-
ton that all who now are employed
should be guaranteed that they will
be secure in their jobs, that no one
should be discharged except for in
efficiency, that if it is necessary to
carry out this pledge, industry
should adjust its working time so
that all will share equitably in work
Asks Wages Kept Up
I'm the second place, the con-
ference ought to pledge industry to
reduce the number of work days
per week and the number Of work
hours per day so that those now
unemployed could be given work at
the earliest possible date.
THE conference, in the third
place, should go on record that
wages be maintained and that no
reductions take place.
These pledges would remove fear
and release buying power"
Asked whether he advocated di-
rect appropriations by the federal
government for relief, Green re-
piled:
II don't think there will be any
choice in the matter this winter.
Wen have to call in all agencies to
relieve distress"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
SEARS, ROEBUCK TO
MARK SECOND YEAR
Three Day Observance to
Include Free Bus
Service.

Expansion from a district unit to
head of its own district and increase
Of q per cent in customers in the
last year will be celebrated with the
second anniversary Of the Sears,
Roebuck & Co. store here Thursday,
Friday and Saturday.
Opening here under Colonel John
Burke as a part of the Chicago re-
gional retail organization, the store
now heads the unit comprising IN
diana, Ohio and Kentucky stores.
Although complete figures for
1880 are not available, according
to Colonel Burke, the incomplete
report shows that during the year
the firm spent S537, 1926 with Indian
apolis industries, purchasing this
merchandise from twenty-nine diff
ferent factories in the city.
Under jurisdiction of the local
stores now are stores in Anderson,
Evansville, FIT. Wayne, Kokomo, Lo-
gansport, Lafayette, Marion, Muncie,
Richmond, Terre Haute, Cincinnati,
Hamilton, O.; Danville, Ill; Padu-
cab, KY; Norwood, O., and Lexing-
ton, KY.
Through these stores are dis
tributed annually more than $4,000
900 in merchandise purchased in
Indiana factories, ranging from
hardware to candies, radios to
china, and including clothing,
/ jewelry, farm equipment, electrical
appliances, and virtually all articles
that find a market among individ-
ual consumers.
Personnel Of the local store IS
made up of indianapolis residents,
with H. N. Byrne at their head as
! district manager.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
PAGE 3

final disposition Of a suit on the
subject pending in appellate court.
The suit was fled several years
ago by the Ostrom Realty Company
after its efforts to construct build
ing at Forty-sixth street and Boules
ward place were halted by the city.
The appellate court last May gave
ruling favoring the city and re-
versing decision of Marion circuit
court, but the realty company has
until July q. according to officials,
to file petition for rehearing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22

@ C o nomic pro-
gram. Only by
such means can
much suffering and
probable disorders
be prevented next
winter, he be-
lieves.
Right now the
working people are
scared to death"
Green said. They
get a dollar and
hold on to it,"
This psychology
ical situation will
continue, he said,
until security is as
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
THIEVES COP WASHER

New $3.50 Machine Is Stolen From
Back Porch of Home.
Mrs. J. c. Black, 1906 East
Twelfth street, investigated a slight
noise from her back porch Tuesday
night. A new washing machine,
valued at $3.50, had been stolen.
Theft of wrist watch valued at
$35, and a diamond ring at 500 was
reported to police today by Cremous
Tollivan, 1927 North Illinois street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22

weeks duration. Court will be re-
surned Sept. IA. Superior court will
ADJOURN Aug. l to resume the first
Monday in October. Judge B. H.
Campbell plans a trip to the Pacific
coast.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
GREEN WARNS
OF MENACE IN
JOB SITUATION
Outbreaks Are Feared If
Immediate Relief Is
Not Given.
By -. ed Press

~ C...sed Prets
WASHINGTON, July 22.-StrikeS
and discomfort evident in many
quarters as an outgrowth Of unem-
ployment, hold a threat Of greater
danger unless courageous measures
OF relief are adopted, William Green,
president Of the American Fedora
uon Of Labor, declared today.
In an interview with the United
Press, Green repeated his demand
That President Hoover call a con-
ference to formulate a national
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
Hindenburg on the Job

Since his hurried return to Ber-
lin from his summer home at
Neudeck, President Paul Won Hin
denburg Qeft) Of Germany has
taken leading part in the efforts
to lift his nation out of it's finan-
cial crisis.
The aged president and former
commandments Of the Ger
man armies is shown here in one
Of his latest pictures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-07-22
Court AdjOurns

BIZ Times Special
ANDERSON, Ind, July 22.-Judge
Carl F. Morrow declared Madison
circuit court adjourned for the sum-
mer vacation which will be Of eight
Smyrna times., 1931-06-17
TO NEW RECTOR
Rev. f. Nj. Barton, Who Recently
Became Rector st. Peters Church
and Wife, Welcomed to Smyrna

Rev. Frederick Marx Barton who
recently became rector of st. Pet
er's Church of this town, and Mrs.
Barton, were rendered public re-
ception at the parish house of St.
Peters Church last Thursday even
ing that was a delightful affair.
1t was given under the auspices of
the vestry and members of the
Church Aid and Rectory Society of
the church and was largely attend
ed not only by Episcopalians but
members of other denominations in
town. The Parish House was
beautifully decorated, Miss Emily
w. Spruance, being chairman of
the decorating committee. Mr..
George w. Boehmler, member of
the vestry, acted as master of cere-
monies and as the first speaker
welcomed all the guests. Those in
the receiving line besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Barton were Mrs. Sarah M.
Farrell, Mrs. E. S. Dwight, Miss
Helen P. Start, Mrs. I. Luther Lap
ham, Miss Emily Spruance, Miss
Helen Ringgold, Mrs. V. Wallace
Elterich and Mrs. B. Franklin Mid
dleton. Mr.. George Carter, of the
Evening Journal, Rev. Essell P.
Thomas, pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church, Rev. w. ]. Bone, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church, and Mr..
Walter o. Hoffecker, also made
short addresses. Rev. Mr.. Barton
responded to the testimony of well
come and good wishes by few re-
marks. Mrs. J. D. Niles of Town
send, accompanied by Mrs. Henry
c. Webb at the piano, sang several
solos interspersed by chorus sing
ing by the company present. Mr..
Matthew v. Ford gave humorous
recitation. Master Charles Bartlett
and little Miss 'Kewpie" Edmond
son, children in the church school,
sang solos. A number was render
ed by a quartette composed of Mr..
L. M. Price, Miss Laura Bell, Mr..
Walter o. Hoffecker, and Mrs.
Frank H. Hynson, accompanied by
Mrs. L. NJ. Price at the piano. Re-
freshments were served by the
Women's Auxiliary of the church.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-17
MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL
Walter McClain Re-appointed Life
Guard for Swimming HoIe'

At the town meeting on Friday
night, Walter ("Dink") McClain,
was appointed as life guard at the
swimming hole" at Lake Como,
which will open on Monday, June
22nd. Mr.. McClain, who held the
job last year, will be on duty this
year from 1 p. m. to p. m. and
from 6 p. m. until dark. Other ap-
plicants for life-guard at the lake
this summer were William Hudson,
Charles Swain, John Bone, and De-
lancy Long. Through the office of
DR.. c. ]. Prickett of this town,
Town Council had sample of the
water taken from its well and sent
to the State Laboratory at Dover
for analysis. The report came back
giving it a "clean bill of health"
Smyrna may well be proud of its
well of inexhaustible supply of
spring water. There is none bet
ter in the state, even the country
over. Among other matters of i'm
portance, the question of putting
sewage at the south end of Main
street was discussed. A number
of residences would be erected in
that part of the town if the lots
were connected with the sewer.
The Council also went on record as
cooperating with the American
Legion in the Fourth of July cele-
bration.
Smyrna times., 1931-06-17
LIQUOR RAID ON FISHER ST.
Home of Pearl Carney, COIored,
Raidcd and Liquor Was Found

Liquor was found in various
places at the home of Pearline
Carney on Fisher Street in this
town early Sunday morning. The
raid was made on a search warrant
by County Constable Lee r. Coch-
ran and John w. Jacobs, Jr., town
policeman. According to the of
ficers, they found pint bottle of
liquor in the top of the kitchen
stove, three half pint bottles in a
Victrola and numerous other bot
ties, jars and jugs, some partly fill
ed with intoxicants and others
empty, in various other places.
They also found the necessary
equipment for serving liquor.
There were a number of people in
the house, two of whom were
charged with a statutory offense.
The Carney woman was held un-
der $1,000 bail for court on the
charge of illegal possession of
liquor.