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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

tracted in business and normal trans
actions but to reject political black
mail"; to insist upon new war debt
arrangement; and to destroy commu-
nism in Germany. He declares there
will be no Nazi march on Berlin, and
denies that he seeks the presidency.
Hitler's challenge TO the government
brought swift response from Chancel-
lor Bruening in the form Of a warn
ing that President Won Hindenburg
would invoke martial law II neces-
sary to save the constitution. At the
same time the President signed and
made public a drastic emergency de-
cree designed to close up what Bruen-
ing called -the defiation period I'M
posed upon Germany" The decree
reduces wage scales to the level OF
1927 and cuts rents, food prices and
about all other living costs 1t also re-
duces interest rates. imposes COM
pensatory taxes on imports and
strengthens measures against the
fight Of capital
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Supreme. sa.cr;fee. ],

A very gallant deed was performed
by a chemist named Zurbriggen. He
was employed at a chemical works in
Switzerland. There was an explosion,
and poison gas began to pour out
upon the 20 men who were at work.
Herr Zurbriggen, knowing only too
well the penalty he must pay, forced
his way into the room where the ex-
plosion occurred, found the leakage,
and stopped it. All the workers were
saved, through the swift courage Of
the chemist, but he himself was SO
severely gassed that lie died soon
afterwards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Bees Made Cough Mixture

A colony of bees-three hives
kept by farmer in the neighborhood
of Campbeltown, Scotland. last sum-
mer made their cells and cell covers
of mixture of tar and wax, the
former, which they collected ON the
main road near at hand, predominant
ing. AS might be expected, the honey
in the three hives was impregnated
with tar. but the bees were not in
any way affected by feeding on
mixture Of tar and honey. Coal tar
contains among other things. sac
charine, the natural food of bees.
This is vouched for by Doctor Morri-
son in letter to Country Life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
MEANING HIM

The young office worker, who was
spending his late holiday on walk
ing tour, was toiling YEARLY along the
seemingly endless road when he met
a farm laborer.
II say. my man." he tiredly asked,
"how far is 1t to the nearest inn?"
"About four miles as the crow fies,"
said the laborer.
The walked collapsed on the grass.
''Four miles as the crow flies, Chr"
he replied. "And about how far is it
If that crows got blister on each
heel, cramp in the leg, and dashed
great pack to carry, and he has to
walkY
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25


England ostensibly for hunting, really
went to accept delivery of powerful
seaplane which is ready to carry the
archduke to Lake Balaton In the CEN
ter of Hungary where he would take
oath as king in a miniature chapel
that has been built in the plane and
dedicated to st. Stephen.
Monarchists believe that If Otto re-
turns to Hungary the peasant support
of his cause win be strengthened and
solidified and he can be established
on the throne. Premier Mussolini IL
known to approve of the Hapsburg
restoration. which gives the friends Of
Otto lots Of encouragement.
MISS JANE adams, founder of
1VA Hull House in Chicago, and Mich
olas Murray Butler. president of
Columbia university, were jointly
awarded the Nobel peace prize for
1881 by the Nobel institute of Oslo,
Norway. The prize amounts to $4O,-
600. Both of them have been indie
fatigable workers for international
peace.
DRINCE NICHOLAS Of Rumania
1 putting love above titles and hon.
ors. has renowned his membership in
the royal family and declared he will
stand by his bride. the former Nine.
Jana Lucia Deletj. He has given up
his constitutional rights. his titles and
prerogatives and his commissions in
the army. navy and air force, and
prepared to go into exile. The princes
announcement followed upon decree
of the Rumanian supreme court an
nulling his marriage because proper
legal formalities had not been OBJ
served" King Carol, his brother,
proved relentless.
a. 1s1 Western Nswspapsr union.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

whether of ones choice or by COM
pulsion, whether as vocation or an
an avocaticn, that he finds his way
to his better and best self.
Giving man job Is the best
form of helpfulness, If he is still able
to work.
1t has been often said that there Is
no good obtainable without labor; but
1t is better said that there Is NO
good that is to be put above the
ability and the opportunity to labor.
Kansas City Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
HAVE OVERSUPPLY
OF HEALTH RULES
Being Carried to Extremes,
Says Medical Men.

Under the heading, "Too Much
Health ADVICE" the Journal Of the
Indiana State Medical association
voices a suspicion that has been for
some time fermenting in the lay
mind
Advice about health Is surely sal
utary. but when 1t overwhelms us
like an avalanche, and from so many
contradictory standpoints that one
knows not where to turn, 1t Is time
for someone to call a halt.
The warning note comes from the
side Of medical authority. Says the
Journal:
sour readers are probably famil-
lar with the story Of Mrs. Shelley's
Frankenstein'-a student who took
pieces from cemeteries and dissect-
ing rooms and fashioned from them
monster in the form Of a man.
Once the thing was made, however,
1t could not be controlled, and
turned upon its maker and destroyed
him.
"The story strangely reminds us
Of the 'Frankenstein monster that
Is being created out of unrelated
bits Of overemphasized health lore.
"Without doubt this present inter-
est in health and hygiene is most
commendable and promises much
good. It is, however, being carried
to extremes, and is getting to be a
burden.
"The housewife Is caught in a
maze Of vitamines, calories, carbo-
hydrates. and 'acid-pr oducing' foods,
and does not know which way to
turn. She is up against the problem
of fattening the children, 'slenderiz-
ing herself. and satisfying the brute
that comes home hungry and tired
in the evening. and it has just about
got her down.
Raising a baby in these days is
a big undertaking. and one frequent
ly hears mother say that she does
, not see how she could possibly take
care of two, when one takes her
whole time. AS a result we are kill
ing the goose that laid the golden
eggs.
''In order to raise a few children
well, we are making such fuss
about it that most of the children
are being raised by folks who have
no standards whatever. If mother
might be expected to do all of the
things that some Of the health
cranks are advocating, she would
need to have a Phi. D. degree from
the university, but not many of the
Phi. DIS have children, so that sug-
gestion doesn't seem to help bit.
"After all. we doubt If there is
anything so unhealthful, mentally as
we'll as physically, as excessive at
tention to self
''This health business is getting to
be racket and we are much in
need of folks brave enough to break
through lot of these silly rules and
insist that there are other things
worth while, and that one can be
healthy without making 1t his life's
work.
Common sense and a fair appre-
citation of what is really essential is
about all that is necessary."-Liter-
airy Digest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

ing embarrassing, SO
the young man went
over to England in
cognito to visit a Brit
ish ducal family. Now
it is rumored in Lon
don that plans are
afoot to put him on
the throne through a
coup that will be a
reminder of the way
Carol returned to Ru-
mania. The story 10
that a group of Hun
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

confronting the c0un-
try, related In consid-
Q Bile detail the
measures he has initi-
ated to alleviate the
business depression
and unemployment
and recommended In
general terms legisla-
ton creating addi-
tional instrumental
ties for the same pur-
pose and increasing
taxes to meet a three
and q half billion dol
lar deficit this year
and next.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

country, AuolI Hitler
has been talking free
ly to correspondents
on his intentions.
Briefly, he proposes,
when his party is In
vested with the gov
erning power by way
Of the ballot box. to
set up a dictatorship
on the Italian model |;
to recognize and pay
to the fullest OF Ger
many's ability all her
fnroiOn dohfG Q0n.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
No conx Cat

"Once in while you are found devil
ating from the precise facts"
ITO put it bluntly," said Senator
Sorghum, II do not always tell the
truth"
"That is what mean."
II try to refrain from serious false
hood. but insist on being little orig
inal. do not want posterity to think
l have gone through life trying to give
an imitation of George Washington"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Her Opinion

"Don't you think that Mr.. Cadding-
ton shows very egotistic disposition
in trying to associate himself with
people of Importance"
"Not at ALL" answered Miss Cay
enne. 1T indicates great humility. l
never knew that a person could derive
so much satisfaction from realizing
his own inferiority."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

many OF them were
Democrats that Mr..
Garner won tn Q
speakership by the
following vote: Gar
ner 21S; Smell, Repub-
lican, 207; Schneider
of Wisconsin, pro-
gressive Republican.
8. Kvale Of Mime
sofa, the lone Farmer
Laborite, voted for
Schneider. OF course
all the other officers
- Az. n.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

began ITS WORK on
time. Representatives
Of the majority party
celebrated their new
status In the lower
chamber with wild
cheering and ''rebel"
yells. But the senate
was fttingly more Sc
date and its first ses-
sion was brief and
formal. Next day the
fireworks began in
that chamber with the
anticipated revolt Of
khA - a ~ . n a q ~ n .
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Sauce for the Cander

The boys of one Of the professors
classes got goose and tied it Sc
curely in his chair and pushed the
chair under his desk, just before his
expected arrival. He entered, pulled
out his chair and saw the goose oc-
cupying it.
Il beg your pardon, gentlemen"
said he, II didn't know you were hav-
ing class meeting!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Do mo- Haste

swell, old chap, hope you will soon
be out of the hospital"
"Oh, you needn't wish me such hard
luck as that. Wait till you see what
a pippin of a nurse l have"-Florida
Times-U Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Vivid Imagination

Customer-You're sure this is genu-
Inc wool?
Clerk-Madam. / can tell you this.
When i arrive in the morning and all
is still, / can almost hear 1t bleat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Fair Warning

II suppose your husband has hob
by?" inquired the lady across the hall.
ayes" sighed the new tenant,
whenever anyone calls to borrow
coffee he throws the percolator at
them"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
just Natural

II have been married five years and
my husband and / like each other as
well as on our wedding day."
"But you quarreled yesterday"
''So we did on our wedding day.
Lustige Kolner Zeitung, Cologne.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
CAN'T WALK ROUND

Ham Con board the ark)-Gosh. this
place Is crowded, dad. I'd give any,
thing to be able to walk round.
Noah-Well, you can't walk round
here-an arc is only part Of circle,
you know.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
News Review of Current
Events the World Over
Opening Of the Seyenty-Second Congress President
Hoover and Secretary Mellon Call for Higher
Taxes Germany Reduces Everything.
By EDWARD W. PICKARD

MYTH the Democrats in control of
INV the house and John Nance Gar
ner Of Texas elected and installed as
speaker. the Seventy-second congress
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
Chances Of Travel

Nervous Passenger ION maiden flight
with nephew)-H-here, t-t-tell me when
you're going to loQp-the-loop again.
Nephew-Well, | don't always know.
Taller (Londonl.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

Regular Republicans declared the
message represented constructive
craftsmanship Of high order, while
Democrats and progressive Republi-
cans took 1t as a challenge. Generally,
It was accepted as the opening gun Of
the 1882 campaign. There was much
comment on the fact that no mention
was made Of prohibition.
On Wednesday Mr.. Hoover sent in
his budget message, containing the adj
ministration's program OF taxation and
other measures Of government fnanc-
ing. At the same time the annual re-
port Of Secretary Of the Treasury
Mellon was made public. This called
for Increased rates on personal and
corporation incomes. inheritances. to-
bacco and capital stock sales.
New levies would be imposed on
automobiles. radios, telephone, tele-
graph and cable messages. amusement
tickets, checks and drafts and realty
sales. Postal charges would be boost
ed. Exemptions from income taxes
would be lowered to include 100000
new individuals within the scope Of
the federal levy.
The Democrats in congress immedi-
ately began an attack on this pro-
gram. saying they would soon have
ready one of their own.
THIRD In the list Of Presidential
messages came the one on foreign
relations, which contained the request
that congress ratify the Hoover NOR
atorium. More important than that
was the suggestion that the war debt
commission should be reconstructed
with power to reopen the debt settle
ments. Though Mr.. Hoover reiterated
his disapproval Of cancellation Of the
war debts, such action. or at least a
further reduction of the debts seemed,
to many congressman, to be implicit
in his proposal So many Of them OBJ
ject to either course that long de-
bate was in prospect.
Japan and China accepted the pro-
- posal Of the League Of Nations
council for cessation Of hostilities in
Manchuria, while neutral commission
inquiries into the facts, but both ma
lions made reservations that rendered
the agreement little more than form
by means Of which the council saves its
face.
Premier Wakatsuki's Japanese cabi-
net decided to resign because Of dis
sensions, and it was thought coalition
ministry would be formed with Inuwai,
leader Of the Seiyukai party. as
premier.
LIS national socialists or 'Nazis"
1 l now being in control Of three
German states and constituting the
most powerful political party In the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

Tense but also Is in favor Of submit
ting to the people the matter Of re.
peal or modification Of the dry laws.
DRESDENT HOOVER on Tuesday
transmitted to congress his mes
sage on the state Of the Union, In
which he sketched the economic crisis
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

or the house are now "Ts. SdraWdy
Democrats.
The first actual work In the house
was the adoption of new rules, so lib
eralized that it will no longer be easy
for bills to be pigeonholed by the COM
mittees to which they have been re-
ferred. Now 145 members can pro-
cure the discharge Of a committee and
bring bill to the floor for a vote.
This change was made especially for
the benefit Of the proponents of mod
iication Of the dry laws, and the stage
was set for an early vote on some
Of their bills. which will put the rep
resentatives on record though there
is no hope yet for the passage of the
measures.
While congress was assembling and
going through the business of the first
day. the Communist hunger march
ers'' who had Travelled to the Capital
by automobile and auto truck from va
rious parts Of the country besieged the
Capitol building and the White House
in vain efforts to lay their demands be-
fore the legislators and the President.
They were rebuffed. fairly, gently, by
the police and other officials, and next
day started home. still discontinued
and defiant.
ECONOMIES in the navy and army
- which are urged by the President
were the objects of further attacks.
Early in the week President W. Fl.
Gardiner Of the Navy league came out
with a new assault on the administra-
tion policies in that respect, criticiz-
ing statement by Secretary Stimson,
hitting back at the Hammond COM
mittee, assailing the President for
slowing up cruiser construction and
calling on congress for an investiga-
ton Of Mr.. Hoover's financial policy
toward the navy.
Next, National Commander Stew
ems Of the American Legion conveyed
to the President the legion's demand
that he approve authorization Of war
ship construction necessary to bring
the American feet up to the maximum
tonnage limits Of the London treaty.
The organization also asked congress
and the administration to rescind the
economies for the military establish
ment and to renew for the army, Ma
tional Guard, r. o. T. c., and other
military activities the same sums ap-
propriated for the current year.
Finally came the annual report Of
Rear Admiral Frank B. Upham, chief
Of the bureau Of navigation, which
termed the administration policy of
deduction a severe blow to the ma
pnal defense. He said that history
hows that decreases In the navy
Eventually result in expenditures
many times greater than the tempo
rary savings.
Mr.. Stevens Of the American Legion
also called personally at the White
House and told Mr.. Hoover the legion
not only Is for adeQussA national o.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25
EXPERT FISHERMAN

Brown says he's expert at salmon
fishing. He uses peculiarly shaped
hook"
eyes; it looks just like can-open-
err I'll bet.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-12-25

LIS national socialists or NAILS"
1 now being in control Of three
German states and constituting the
most powerful political party I'm the
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-08

I'VE have forty sixteen little
bunny rabbit children, not counting
Baby Bunty the orphan child" said
Uncle Wiggily slowly. Il should
think they would be pets enough" "
"Oh, but they are our own dear
children!" exclaimed Mrs. Longears.
"I mean we should have some other
animal for a pet. I think a mud
turtle would be nice"
We'll, 1 DON'T" spoke Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy' the housekeeper. II
don't want to go creeping around
after pet mud turtle; wiping up
It's tracks on the clean oilcloth
"Oh. a mud turtle doesn't make
muddy tracks" said Mrs. Longears.
He may live in the mud but when
he sWims through the water to
come ashore the turtles paws will
be very clean. I think I'd like a
mud turtle for a pet, Wiggy, my
dear. Can you get one?"
Yes" said Uncle Wiggily, who
was rather surprised at this strange
wish of his wife, "I can. But the
trouble with a mud turtle pet is
that he will be crawling around
the house and you never will know
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-08
PATENTED ROASTING.
PROCESS CONTROLS
FLAVOR OF COFFEE
No Other Roasting Process
Can Develop Such Uniform
Goodness

Coffee drinking has become a JOY
forever to the millions who daily
fill their cups with Hills Bros.
Coffee. OF all coffees sold there are
none that can duplicate its delicious,
deep-hayored goodness.
This matchless flavor is due to
the accuracy of every process from
the blending to the packing of the
fragrant coffee.
OF special Importance is the con.
troll of the roasting process. Instead
Of roasting coffee in bulk-the or,
dnary way-only a few pounds at
a time pass through the roasters IN
continuous stream. The flow OF
coffee, speed of operation and the
heat are accurately controlled
Every berry is roasted evenly by
this process-Controlled Roasting
invented and patented by Hills
Bros. Naturally, the resulting flavor
is uniformly delicious, something
that is rarely the case in bulk
roasted coffee.
As fast as Hills Bros. Coffee is
roasted and ground, it is packed in
vacuum. By this process, air, whi" =
DESTROYS the flavor of coffee, is TAX
from the can and kept out. Orc
nary cans, even if air-tight, do NJ
keep coffee fresh. Ask for Hill
Bros. Coffee by name and look fo
the Arab-the trademark on tn
can. Sold by grocers everywhere
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc, Los
Angeles, Calf. Gl93l
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-08

where to find him when you want
him to talk to you if you get lone
some when I am out adyenturing.
That's so,' agreed the rabbit la
Gy. Perhaps a mud turtle wouldn't
be such a nice pet after all"
And they're very hard on the
back" said Nurse Jane Il mean"
she went on as she saw how sur
prised Uncle Wiggily seemed to be,
Il mean the mud turtle has a hard
shell on his back. They aren't soft
like a pussy cat pet or even canary
bird"
That's So" said Mrs. Longears.
Il didn't think of that. / guess I'd
better have a soft, sweet singing
canary bird for pet. Wiggy. Oh,
no! I have it," she cried with a
Jolly laugh. Get me some gold
fish for pets. I can keep them in
a tank of water and watch them
swim. I think some fish would
make lovely pets"
so do l." said Nurse Jane. And
fish stay where they are put, in
a tank. They don't go walking all
over the house with muddy feet like
a turtle. Get her some goldfish.
Wiggy.'
"All right" agreed the rabbit
gentleman, who was very kind to
his wife, Il will III go fishing at
once and see how many goldfish I
can catch. But what about tank
to keep them in?"
I'll make one, out of an old tin
bread box and some pieces of win
dow glass" offered Nurse Jane.
So Uncle Wiggily went fishing to
get his wife some pets to keep her
company when he was out looking
for adventures. Uncle Viggily
knew that one way to catch fish
was to use a sharp hook.
But I can't do that if I am to
get live goldfish for my wife" said
the rabbit gentleman. THE hook
would hurt their mouths and they
would not be happy swimming
around in Nurse James tank. It's
all right to catch fish to eat with
hooks, but fish for pets must be
caught in net SO they won't be
scratched"
Uncle Wiggily made himself net
from piece Of mosquito cloth on
loop of wire which he fastened
on long pole With this he went
to the Duck Pond, where he knew
some goldfish lived
TITS a fine day to go fishing, -
said Uncle Wiggily as he sat on the
bank and began to dip his net in
the water. II hope I catch some
fish so my wife can have pets to
keep her from being lonesome"
Deep down under the water Uncle
Wiggily dipped his net, moving 1t
around near the bottom. All of a
sudden he felt the handle jiggle and
shake, and he exclaimed:
"Oh, I've caught something! I
hope it's a big goldfish" Uncle
Wiggily began to lift the net out
of the water. But we must wait
until tomorrow night to find what
he caught. Then, if the popcorn
ball will give the ice-cream cone a
drink of lemonade SO it will taste
like a stick of peppermint candy,
I'll tell you next about Uncle Wig
gily's queer catch.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-08
Veterans Offered
Help BY States

For the benefit of ex-service men
of Minnesota and New YORK staee
who are interested in bonus news
Mae Sherry Winans, Imperial val
lev Red Gross secretary, makes pup
lie the following announcements
from the war service department
Minnesota has passed a law pro-
viding a bonus of SIS for each
month of service in the Spanish
American war. Application blanks
may be received from the AdJutant-
General, at st. Paul, Minnesota.
The time limit Tor applying Tor
the New York state bonus has been
extended to July l, 1882. Applica-
ton forms are obtained from the
Soldiers Bonus Bureau, Albany
New York. A certified copy OF dis
charge certificate should be en-
closed or in case 1t has been lost, a
statement of service which the
veteran had, should be included. A
navy officer should submit a copy
of original order or letter showing
the date of entry into active duties
as an officer and date OF release
therefrom.