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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Old Expreaaion

The expression great horn-spoon"
is to be found in "Bigelow Papers," in
which it is used as a humorous, but
meaningless oath, that may owe its
origin to the practice Of using spoons
made from horn. In Scotland, until
late in the Nineteenth century, the
making Of spoons from the horns Of
cattle or sheep was common, and in
that country rorridge was always eat
en- with a hornspoon. The larger the
horn the greater the spoon, and so
Scottish spoons were of different sizes.
In ThOm's "Jack o. the Knowe," re-
lating to Dumfriesshire, and published
in 1877, the term "long horn-spoon" Is
the utensil used to serve reeking kali
out of tureens.-Literary Digest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Specialists Seeking to
Extend Use of Honey

Ancient literature, telling Of the
adaptions of honey to suit the vary
ing tastes and needs of past centuries,
provides clues which scientists are
now following to revive old uses and
to develop the present possibilities Of
the product.
The early Romans In their writings
often mentioned the honeybee and
honey. Among the products they
mentioned frequently are water honey,
saltwater honey, water mead, rose
honey, honey foam, and honey vine
gar
The United States Department Of
Agriculture is studying the chemical
properties Of honey and methods Of in
ducing chemical changes in it that
will open the field for new honey prod
ucts. Specialists are perfectlng meth
dds of making honey candy, and some
manufacturers already have secret
processes for making this CONNECTION.
Many housekeepers now use honey to
sweeten beverages, cereals, and cakes
and generally in cooking. 1t is also
used as a strip on waffles and hot
cakes. Eminent physicians proclaim
that honey contains the most benef-
clal Of the sugars.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Historic Eisenach

Many great men have been associ-
ated with Eisenach, which is one of
the most interesting old towns of
Thuringia. Luther spent part Of his
boyhoOd here, and in later life was
held in the Wartburg nearby. Bach,
the composer, was organist in the par
ish church. Wagner stayed In the
town while he was ut work on the
Meistersnger and Tannhauser. For
most part the town Is made up of
small. irregular houses and narrow,
crooked streets, which date back hun
dreds of years, though the hills around
are built up with modern villas. Above
Eisenach stands the Wartburg, an al
most impregnable medieval fortress
which commands marvellous view of
the surrounding mountains and for
ests.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Why Attempt to Define
Reason for Laughter?

Why do we laugh? Why do we ever
begin to laugh? A psychiatrst ex-
planned the whole thing to the British
association. He took the laughter of
child and divided 1t neatly into ten
stages of development. At eighteen
months the infant had discovered most
Of the reasons for laughter which
adult minds possess.
And, lucky child, 1t had no more
idea at the end Of 1t all than the rest
Of us have that laughter was not just
simple uproarlous part Of the whole
jolly business of being alive. Shade
Of Rabelais, shade Of Ceryantes, shade
Of English Shakespeare. why did you
laugh? Would you have been merrier
with a list of reasons for merrlment
In your hands like the list Of distinct
plantations" which Browning wrote
about? Why do we laugh? Stuff =
Montreal Standard.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Ceremony That Marked
Era in Life of Nation

When the Union Pacific and the
Central Pacific railroads were Joined
on May 10, 1869, the Union Pacific be-
ing built west from Omaha and the
Central Pacific east from Sacramento,
the two roads composed the first
transcontinental railroad. A ceremony,
attended by large crowd, was held
at Promontory point, which is on the
tip of an isthmus projecting into
Great Salt Lake, Utah, from the north
ern shore.
A gold spike was presented by
David Hewes, a prominent citizen of
California, to be used as the last
spike, and specially prepared tie of
California laurel wood had also been
provided for the ceremony. Silver
sledges were used, and the gold spike
was driven into the laurel wood tie
by Leland Stanford, president of the
Central Pacific, and by an official of
the Union Pacific
Immediately after the ceremony the
gold spike and laurel tie were re-
moved and substituted by an ordinary
tie and iron spike. The gold spike Is
now in the museum at Leland STAN
ford university.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Odd Musical Instrument

The II. c. A. Theremin is u develop.
ment of the Thereminvox, an invention
Of Prof. Leon Theremin of the Tnstl-
tute Physlo-Technique Of Leningrad.
It is musical instrument operating
entirely by electrical circuits. 1t has
no stops, keyboards, or any of the
other mechanical contrivances with
which musicians must labor. The
music which can be obtained from the
device depends upon the operator
only, and the motion of his hands with
respect to two electrodes, one for con.
trolling volume and the other for con-
trolling pitch.-Washington Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
American mo Man, Land"

A triangular piece of territory
which is now the southeasterly corner
Of Columbia county, New York, has an
interesting history. 1t was originally
known as Boston corner and lies along
the southwest line of the town of
Mount Washington, Berkshire county,
Mass. 1t was first settled by Daniel
Porter about 1768, was Incorporated
as district April IA, 1888, and ceded
to New York May IA, 1858. This ces-
sion was made because persons arrest
ed there could not be brought to IL
Massachusetts court without going
through New York territory, there be-
ing no road over the mountains to the
eastward into the adjoining Massa-
chusetts town Of Mount Washington.
Prize fights and similar activities were
common there because the New York
sheriff had no authority there and the
Massachusetts, sheriff either could not
reach the place In time or was power
less after he got there.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
YES, A GOOD Sc
CIGAR AT LAST
It Knocks Out All Previous
Ideas You Ever Had


Men, forget the many times you've
lit a five-eenter, taken few puffs
and thrown it away. Try one more
brand: Hrs2 n RibJOa. You sure
Will hold T., =. this one
HardnG Ribbon is a five-ceat cigar
in one respect only: Price. BY every
other standard Of comparison, it be-
loongsto : considerably higher-priced
class. ! nd the reason is--Its ripe
fo6dccc! Many five-cent cigars con-
tain the poorer leaves of the tobacco
plant er-r:pc top leaves (usu-
ally bitter); CT over-ripe bottom
leaves (usuai fat-tastfng). Ha-
cana Ribbon .tains only choice
tKlly-ripe mid leaves. Imagine
getting, for five cents, all the FRA
grant, mellow .uild, fine favored
goodness ct tobacco at it, Sestl
You can p owe it in two minutes.
Just plsnk down one jitney at the
next cigar counter and ask for
Hooeha Ribbon. Also sold in Prac-
Heo! POcke; Pde.cyts " FIVE cigars.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Few Learn Wisdom in
School of Experience

The notion that experience is a
good teacher is one Of the most base
less Of human Obsessions. Were II
otherwise, mankind would have
reached perfection long ago. Learn
ing teaches more in one year than
experience in 90" wrote Roger AS
cham In the "Schoolmaster" with pro-
found wisdom.
The path Of civilization through the
ages is Uttered with splendid but
wasted ideas. The largest visions,
the deepest inslghts, the most CON-
polling arguments, have been spread
before the minds Of men by prophets
and by seers, by statesmen and by ma
ton builders and then let fall into
the darkness Of forgetfulness. Nearly
everything that man has said well was
best and most finely said by those
ancient GREEKS and Romans who after
$500 years still rule the mind Of the
western world. Material waste is
nothing compared with the intellectual
and moral waste which follows upon
our not needing the counsels that have
been offered US from generation to
generation and from century to GEN.
fury.
He who is in advance of his time ls
called prophet and he who is be-
hind his time is called a laggard, but
often laggard appears to count for as
mnch as the prophet. 1t takes time,
much time, to catch up with an idea.
The inertia Of habit is powerful in
deed, and 1t struggles nightly against
change even when that change is
demonstraply for good.-From the
Path to Peace, by Nicholas Murray
Butler.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Adrenalin Alleged to
Be Source of Courage

II would seem that adrenalin is
"the stuff to give EN-"
II. G. Adams, lecturer In biology
at Cambridge (England) university,
states that when man performs a
brave act in face Of danger in a sud
den crisis he does it under the effects
Of adrenalin, which flows from a
gland near the kidneys into the blood
Heroes. he said, are simply people
with large adrenal glands. The nor
NAL function Of these glands is to con-
troll the growth and development Of
the body.
Adrenalin can he manufactured in
the laboratory from coal tar. Recent
experiments with 1t have proved in
teresting. A meek and mild cat, given
very small injection, became a hiss
Ing, splitting demon. all claws and
teeth, which put a big dog to instant,
ignOminious flight.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Aviator's Reckoning"

Dead reckoning means navigating,
or laying the course, taking into con-
sideration the following factors: Air
speed of the plane, true course from
starting point to destination, magnetic
variation at start and at destination
which would affect reading of com
pass, miles between start and destina-
ton, wind. Its direction and velocity
(thls would affect speed and direction
Of travel of plane). Considering these
factors, one would figure what the
true direction would be; then, apply
ing the comparative speed and direc-
ton of the plane and how much he
would have to "crab" 1t to keep him
on his course, he would get his COM
pass reading for his flight to make
it. That is dead reckoning.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Ruins Show Design of
Ancient Indian House

In a plowed cotton field in Missls-
sippi the complete plan Of a prshls-
torlc Indian house was discovered re-
Gently, according to Henry B. Collins,
Jr., Of the United States National
museum. The plan showed three shall
low circular trenches. the outermost
of which was 90 feet in diameter. The
builders set posts firmly two feet deep
within the trenches as supports for
the roof. The wall of the structure
was very likely Of wattle-work Of
reeds, plastered with clay.
Traces Of a fire pit were inside the
house. In the outermost trench were
found kitchen and household refuse,
including bones Of deer, bear and
smaller animals, nsh jaws, arrow
points. a pipe and much broken pot
terry. Some Of the pottery was Of a
red-and-white kind, heretofore found
only In Arkansas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Goata and Sheen

Glacier Is the only national park in
which mountain goats and mountain
sheep may be seen together. This is
interesting" says Dr. G. c. Ruhle, the
park naturalist, "Since there is exs-
tant myth that these animals are
deadly enemies, fiction probably in
vented to account for the fact that
they were seldom or never seen to-
Eether. Goats and sheep have differ
ent habltats to satisfy differences of
food and safety requirements. Sheep
are grass-eating animals. They are
wary and tleet-footed, escaping danger
like deer by their agility. The clumsy,
slow-moving goat browses on buds and
twigs, and is dependent for safety on
the inaccessibility of his haunts."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Mother Ca, ADOPT. Rabbi.

Another supposed law of animal life
has been proved to have an exception
and the proof can be seen at the shop
of NJ. W. Bergel at Bangor, Maine.
where an old mother cat nurses and
cares for a tiny Wild rabbit along with
her litter Of kittens. Mr.. Bergel found
the little creature in the woods and
brought It home. He was at a loss
as to how he would care for the reb-
bit until he thought of placing it with
the kittens. Mother cat gazed in a
sort Of perplexed manner at the
strange visitor and then, as though
taking pity on him, reached out her
paw and drew him to her. Now the
rabbit Is her favorlte kitten.-Boston
Globe.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Radio in Argentina

Radio reception is so good in Argen-
largest importer of American made
radio apparatus. The government SUI
pervlses the twenty broadcastlng sta.
lions, whose programs reach virtually
every part of the country. Most OF the
10000 radio receivers In use are in
Buenos Aires and about half Of them
are crystal sets, but one, two. five
and eight-tube straight regenerative
and three-clrcuit regeneratlve sets are
becoming popular. Germany supplies
most Of the head sets because of their
low price.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
The Parasite

The late Secretary Of War Good
said at luncheon In Washington:
ITS wrong, when war comes, to con-
scrip the youth Of the country while
the age Of the country stays at home
and proilteers. So we must have con
scrirtion for all. or conscrlption Of
none.
THE partial c0nscription Of the
World war reminds me, in its shame
less Injustice. of young Jones
THE lnzy and lmpecunlOus young
Jones said to his oldest friend
"Well. I'm going to get married.
Congratulate me.
"I do said his friend. But what
viii you live on? Lover
mo said Jones. Loves father"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Wilkes Booths Stage Career

Estimates vary somewhat concern
Ing the ability Of John Wilkes Booth
as an actor. At the beginning of his
career in Philadelphia he met with
constant failure. He was frequently
received with Kisses. Later he played
two seasons in Richmond, where he
was held in esteem. He then became
a star and made tour commencing at
Montgomery, Ala, and ending at Bos-
ton. This was on the whole success
full, and he was commended particu-
larly for his presentation OF the part
OF Richard II. Booth did not get a
hearing in New York except at few
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Too Friendly

Mr.. and Mrs. Crouch, residents Of
an Indiana town. are possessed of
one sOh, one dog and a perpetual pes
simlsm. They are locally famous for
smiling only when they hear Of row
In the neighborhood. Everybody ranks
wrong with them and the sons entire
boyhood has been spent in hardening
to his father and mother harpoon
their aequaintances.
Recently the parental wrath CEN
tered On both boy and dog. Son waited
until the TRADE had ended, then
turned to his pal and said:
Never mind, Buddy! They're just
sore because you and are still speak
Ing TO each other."-IndianapOli
News.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Radio Aid, Fire Fighter,

When fire breaks out at any point
along the $50 miles Of docks, which
are under the patrol of the marine d.
vision OF the New York city fire de-
partment, and the John Puroy Mitchell
is dispatched to render aid, communl-
cation by means of newly installed
radio telephone Is maintained with the
lire lighting craft from the time it
leaves It's berth at the battery until
II returns.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Coarae Ancient Talea

Fabliaux is the plural of fabian,
which is one of kind of short metri-
cal tales, composed chiefly in the
Twelfth and Thirteenth centuries by
the trouveres and told for amusement
merely. FabllauX are usually comic
and satirical and strictly coarse, and
are often cynical, especially in their
treatment of women. They throw
light, however, on the state of society
and the manner OF everyday life.
Such are the fabliaux proper from
which Boccaccio and other Italian tale
tellers, Chaucer and Moliere got d.
rectly or Indirectly some of their ma
terial.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Suceesa and Failure

Uncle Joe Cannon on his ninetleth
birthday talked to reporter about
success and failure.
"Too many of u.s." he said, ARE
like fisherman came across one
day on a walk in the country.
"'Catchlng anything, friendr said
to him.
Nav said he. Every time car
goes over the bridge 1t scares all the
fish down stream
"'Well, friend, why don't you move
down stream a llttleT
"'They amt no comfortable rocks
there"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Hobson's Choice

Desperately and breathlessly, Whyte
dashed into the Doctors surgery and
collapsed in a chair.
Whatever have you been doingT"
exclaimed the doctor, as Whyte
showed signs Of coming round.
Been having heavy meal, DOCTOR"
moaned Whyte.
What" gasped the doctor in as.
constituent. "And I've often told you
not to hurry after heavy meal"
Yes, doctor, you have, but on this
occasion had to-"
"Why"
Because l couldn't pay for itw
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Tempered Conner Saw

copper saw nearly iWN years old
has been acquired by the Field Mu-
scum of Natural History in Chicago.
Hardening copper was process prac-
ticed by the anclents and the saw is
said to he m excellent example Of
this lost art. Saws made of copper
are not used today, as the metal Is
much too soft II Is believed that
hardening copper is process for
which only the ancients had the Sc
cret and inventors are still trying to
restore the art. Several scientists, It
Is said have succeeded in producing u
copper alloy comparable to the hard
ened copper Of former days. Modern
Industry. however, has found that steel
Is so much better than copper that 1t
is now used exclusively In making
most tools
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Didn't Mind En-

A poultry farm was infested with
rats and the hand! man bought dog.
After the first encounter with the pests
the mistress inquired;
SIS the new dog good rattery"
"He is o. X. for the rats. He didn't
seem To mind them at ALL replied
the n0np'used helper.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Massage the Gums

A sound tooth Embedded In rose.
tinted gum Is not only pretty, but It
is an indication of good health. The
gum which is blush red, too pale In
color, or too brilliant a red, Is not
healthy. A gum which is coral pink
is a healthy gum.
The color of a gum is due to the
circulation and, as elsewhere In the
body, rubbing stimulates the clrcula.
tlon. Consequently. brushing of the
teeth is not sufficient. There should
be connected with the daily brushing
a careful attention to the massaglng
Of ~" GUNS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Won Fame as Educator

William Holmes McGufrey (lS00-
1879, American educator, was born
in Washington county, Pa. graduated
at Washington college, Pa, in 1925.
He was Il professor first of ancient
languages and later Of moral phi.
losophy in Miami university from
lSS8-1SS9, president Of Ohio univer.
Nity from lS39-1S43 and professor of
moral philosophy in the University OF
Of Virginia from 1876 until his death.
lie compiled the so.called Eclectic
SerleS-a series Of readers and other
tchoolbOOkS, Of wllr! Immense mum
hcrS wCr" said.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Sound Advice

u say" said Penniless Percy to his
rich uncle, Il want your advice"
"Well, my lad?' said the old man,
realizing what was in the wind.
What is the best way to approach
you for loan?" burst out the youth.
A thoughtful look came over the
uncle's countenance.
WELL" he replied, "if you were
sensitive I'd advise you to make your
request by telephone and ring off be-
fore you received the answer"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given tho, ,so ,
scriber of Montgomery conat,. me sup
famed from the Orphans Court If o Ho U
gomery county. Md, letters testamanta.v
on the personal estate of '''"'en'ary
LEONARD WEIR.
Az, H,I OF MONTGOMERY County, deceased
AL Al persons having claims against The
saia deceased are hereby warned TO ex e
, ,lloli the same, with the vouchers thereof
Iesany authenticated. to the subscribe
Ou VI before the 18th day of June, 1881
S.ave they may, by law, be excluded
s,Oln an penefit of said estate. All Der.
s e0nS Inueoted to said estate are requested
W iIahe immeci1te payment. Givenunder
my i'ahu THIS 9TH day Of December, 1890.
ALBERT M. BOUIC.
UsS iS-" Executor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
N0RsEcK GARAGE.

AoihoFizED FORD SERVICE STATION
a0,.,,u using genuine Ford paris,
o0lle repairine,'tires, tubes and
Au,o accessories.
'0 ana Stationary electric plants se,vio.
D. IS'Office address. Rockville. Md. ,RF
denc non So SANDY Spring 1l6 F ID. ,..:
c. E. FORD. Proprietor.
successor to Donald Bowie
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09

VKTANTED.
w Man or woman, with ambition
and industry, to introduce and supply the
demand for Rawlsigh's Household Products
to steady users. Fine openings near you
We train and help you. Rawleigh dealers
can make up to 500 week or more. No
experience necessary. Pleasant. profitable,
dignified work. Write to-day.
W. 7. RAWLEIGH CO..
Dept. MD-4453,
sch 14-4tA Freeport.lll.
FoR SALE 0...., D.. c,o,...,. 70.
Parks pedigreed bred TO lay" strain
good healthy steck-S3,50 TO IS each.
Matching eggs in season.
MRS. EBERT T. CLAGETT.
Route 2,
Rockville, Nd
sep 27-2m Registered permit, 20 d.
FOF SALE Two lots. 4.,oom bungalow.
Well Of good water, GARAGE and a young
orchard.
IRVINE RICKETTS,,
July Ain Montrose. Md.
FOR SALE H..
single aud two full size. and iron cook
stove, at
A.P. BROWNS.
sep s-st MontrOse. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
office to Creditors.

Office to Creditors.
NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scr;he,s If District of Columbia and Mont
so,ne,v county have obtained from the
Srnhans' Court of Montgomery county,
Nd. letters testamentary on the personal
estate OF ,
GERTRUDE L. DORSEY
Ia,aof Montaomery county. deceased. All
neTsons having claims against SAID de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scribers on or before the 5th day OF feo-
ruary. 1891 otherwise they may, oy law
he excluded from all benefit Of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment:
Given under our hands this 5th day OF
August. 1880.
WASHINGTON LOAN & TRUST Co.
ALBERT M. BoUIC,
aug 8-6t Lxecu'ois'
"A We beg to announce
that we have in stock full line OF New
Perfection cook s'oves and parts
v HICKS & SON.
NAV 27-tf Rockville. Nd.
TOR SALE CHEAP,
+ One Ford ton truck,
1925 model. with pneumatic tires and
three-speed transmission.
JOHN W. MILLS,
R.F. D. 3,
june cost Gaithersburg, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-01-09
Ingenious Gas Lighter

In Il spiral gas Fighter which uses
neither friction nor matches there Is
small mass OF black material at the
center OF the spiral which appears to
contain little finely divided plati-
num-. In the stream Of gas this blows
and lights the flame. The burning of
-aS is an example " oxidation. Plati-
mum has the property Of starting oxi-
datlon. even at ordinary temperature
The oxidation produces heat, which
SUon mises the temperature Of the
platinum until II glows and lights the