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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Good Blacksmith, but
Not 'LonR" on Spelling

-
A few days ago friend and were
talking about 1t was too bad that most
Of the men well skilled In the old
hand trades were disappearing from
rural communities. The friend spoke
Of a local shoe cobbler whose trade
had been handed down two or three
generations, and who could make
shoes that would outwear any ma
chine-made shoe that could be pur-
chased. Another trade that Is largely
gone is the old-fashioned blacksmith.
Some one from Connecticut wrote me
recently Of Yankee blacksmith, long
on horseshoeing but short on book
learning. This blacksmith had a sign
posted up about which our friend
writes as follows:
Il wanted copy Of that sign very
much 80 took a child's sled as an
excuse and went to the blacksmith
shop. While the sled was being re-
paired, asked the blacksmith, with
some misgiving, If 1 might copy his
sign. why, sure he said, go ahead
and copy. cannot see why, but folks
have been coming here to copy 1t,
from all over, ever since hung 1t up
And here is what the sign said
Work did hear with litnin spead
Satisfackshun garantead
Horshoin two 10 in my line
That will stand the ware and tare Of
time.
American Agriculturist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
National Parks Lure Millions

The national forests are not only
national in ownership, but are becom-
ing more and more national I'm en-
ployment. It is estimated that there
were nearly 100000 visitors to the
various federal reservations in the
past year, many Of whom were really
intent upon getting back to nature.
Nearly 2.O00,000 of the visitors were
campers, while hundreds of thousands
were mixers walking their way through
the forests and over the mountains.
The conveniently placed and we'll
equipped camp sites developed by the
Forest service, together with the well
laid out trails, have proven lures
which have brought many vacation
list to the forests. The automobile was
largely responsible for the tremen-
dous number of visitors, carrying
nearly 3O,OOO,O00 to the reservations.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Seek Church's Blessing
on All UNDERTAKINGS

The Slav people throughout the
world hold more to religious customs
than any Of the peoples of western
Europe. Many of these beautiful old
customs were created and preserved
by the Bulgarians during the five CEN
turtles under Turkish rule. The peo-
pie, as a rule, also call upon the
clergy to perform a ceremony for what
would appear, In western Europe, most
trivial things. In addition to the cere-
mony performed in the case of mar
riages, births and deaths, the cutting
OF the first sod and the laying of a
foundation for a new house or public
building, the opening of now street,
building, public garden, or factory,
ETC., without a religious ceremony 10
considered as an Ill omen. Immedl-
ately the roof is placed on a new
house or building, cross, blessed by
the priest, with a wreath Of flowers at
tached is hoisted and remains until
the work is finally completed. In the
villages certain ideas are carried to
extreme limits, and the parish priest
is called upon to perform all sorts Of
ceremonies, such as blessing the land,
prayers for rain, storms and the har-
vest, etc.-Detroit News. 4
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02

Every American should mt some time
visit the National Capital. not neces-
sarily from patriotic point of view,
but because of the historic and educa,
tional value of what is to be seen
there. The Capitol itself, the senate
chamber. the house Of representatives.
the Supreme court room, for instance
The Library Of Congress with its
100000 volumes and 80 miles of
shelves where may be seen the orig
inal Of the Declaration Of independence
and the original Constitution Of the
United States. Here. too. are the
Smithsonian institution, the various
government bureaus, Washington mon
ument. the War and Navy building
Exchange
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Anatite in the Teeth

Apatite, appropriately enough, is
one of the constituents Of teeth, 1t APP
pears from report of the superln-
tend of the physics department Of the
National Physics laboratory, London.
England. In normal teeth the enamel
consists of apatite crystals together
with a second crystalline substance, at
present unidentified, the report states.
The National Physics laboratory has
been making preliminary study Of
the crystal structure Of teeth at the
request of the dental research board.
Apatite is not an emotion, but min
eral made up of calcium, fuorine and
phosphorus. 1t occurs in various col
ored six-sided crystals. 1t is COM
mon source Of phosphorus and the
mineral is exported as fertilizer by
Norway and Canada.-Kansas City
Stars Science Service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Baths of Diocletian

Near the Termini railway station,
the visitor to Rome will find the fa-
nous and immense ruins of the baths
Of DiOcletian. They were constructed
by the Emperor Maximanus, A. D., 302,
in honor of his colleague Diocletian,
and were the largest baths in Rome.
They were frequented by the citizens
until the Sixth century and then neg
lected, until they fell into decay, some
parts being put to other uses, and 9TH
ers buried under constructions. Twen-
ty years ago the hidden ruins were
brought to light and the ancient halls
and pavements were seen again. It
can be recalled that the monks of Ger
tosa received the ruins in 1861 for
their monastery and Michaelangelo
had the task of changing the Tepida-
rum into the S. Maria degli Angel.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Trappist Monks

The Trappist monks are a reformed
order of the Cistercian order, instl-
tuted in 1862 by Armand Jean lie Bou-
thelller de Rance. Assuming control
Of the abbey of Ia Trappe in 1000, he
found it in a most deplorable condi-
ton. The main purpose was to re-
store the discipline of the monastery.
From La Trappe this austere rule
spread into other parts of Europe,
where 1t met with such instant favor
that some of the most flourlshing mo-
nastic houses in the world are now
those of the Trappist reformers. In
the United States there are three
Clstercian abbeys, La Trappe at Geth-
semane, KY; New Mellarey, near Du-
huque, Iowa. and Our Lady of tho
Valley, Cumberland, II. l.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Fashionable Life When
Georges Ruled England

The English Ladys Catechism'
presents a smart caricature of how
a lady of fashion spent her day:
"How do you employ your time
now?
II lie in Bed till Noon, dress all the
Afternoon, Dine In the Evening, play
at Cards till midnight !"
"How do you spend the Sabbath?"
ain chit chat"
"What do you talk Off"
New Fashions and New Playsl"
"How often do you go to ChurchT
"Twice q year or oftener, according
as my Husband gives me new
Cloaths!"
"Why do you 60 to Church when you
have new Cloaths"
ITO see other Peoples finery, and TO
shew my own, and to laugh at those
scurvy, out-of-fashlon creatures that
come for Devotion
pray, Madam, what Books do you
readf"
81 read lewd Plays and winning
Romancesi"
"Who is 1t you love"
Myself"
What, nobody elseT
my Page, my Monkey and my Lap
Dogp
"Whyr
"Why, because am an English lady,
and they are Foreign Creatures, my
Page from Genoa, my Monkey from
the East Indies and my Lap Dog from
VigQp-A. 3. Richardson in Georgian
England.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02

The Department OF Agriculture had
its origin in 1896. when the commits
sioner Of patents began the distribu-
ton of selected seeds. In 1854 an en-
tomologist was employed. The next
year a chemist and botanist were
added to the STAFF and n propagnting
garden begun. This work was taken
from the patent office by President
Lincoln In 1862 and placed under the
direction of Isanc Newton OF Pennsyl
vania as the first commissioner of agrl-
culture. During Cleveland's admins
tration in 1880 Norman J. Colman. the
last commissioner. became the first
secretary Of agriculture and a men,
her of the Presidents cabinet.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Backgammon in 5000 B. c.

The University of Pennsylvania mu-
scum has what is regarded as one of
the oldest dice in the world. The dice,
which is said to date from about 2750
B. G., was found by DR.. f. A. Speiser
in excavations at Tepe Gawra, Meso-
potamia.
The dice is cubical in shape and is
made of baked clay. The numbers
are arranged so that five opposes four
and two opposes three on the cube.
The university museum has also
backgammon board among its collec-
tions which dates from about 5000 b.
G. 1t is believed probable the dice
found at Tepe Gawra may have been
one of pair used to play backgam-
mon.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
The Pomn of Power

Nicholas IL tof Russla) liked living
In n small South German palace rather
than anywhere else. In Hesse
the ear knew that he was safe
against attempts on his life, which
were always possible in Russla. and
then on the banks of the pretty stream
OF Darn, he could live the free. quiet
life of a private gentleman. Is there
better proof of the worthlessness Of
all royal pomp and circumstance than
the fact that what the autocrat Of all
The hundred million Russians loved
most was to go in slow train from
Darmstadt to Frankfurt, incognlto rs
FAR as possible, and there buy ties
and gloves in the street?--From Won
Bulow's Memoirs, Page 1876.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Agreed at Last

"Sam, where have you becnT
mo place-just married"
"Thas good"
mot so good. Use stepdad to nine
kids"
"Thas bad"
mot so bad. She's got plenty of
money"
"Thas good"
"Not so good-held on 1t tight"
"Thas bad"
mot so bad-owns big house."
'"Thas good"
"Not so good-it burnt down last
night"
"Thas bad"
"Tain't so bad. She burned with
It,"
'Thas good"
"Yes, thas good"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Policies Out of Date

The Insurance policy issued by
Lloyds ON marine risks has undergone
hut little change In the past century
ana half, since 1t was first printed,
says an article in Fortune Magazine.
The opening sentence formerly real
in the name of God. Amen" but It
has been changed to "Be It known
That" This is perhaps the create It
change In the policies OF Lloyds.
which are full of contradictions and
grandiose language; so much so that
an English Judge once declared that IL
It were drawn up today 1t would he
considered "the work Of lunatlc EN-.
lowed with a private sense Of humor."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Mustard

Mustard has many household uses.
Rub some dry mustard on your hands
after peeling onions, and then wash in
the usual way. You will find that all
odor will be removed. Do the same
with the knife, although made mus
tard is better than dry for this pur.
pose. Place a little muslin bag con-
tanning some dry mustard next to
fresh beets in the pantry. 1t will keep
the beets fresh for days. Mustard
freshly made will often remove Ink
stains. Spread thickly, leave for an
hour, then sponge off.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Machine. in Vineyard.

Macline-age me'hods are now used
In the large vineyards OF northern
Africa. Whereas In former days the
spraying OF the vines was done by
hand, great numbers of natives being
employed, each carrying on his back
copper cylinder loaded with poison.
GUS dust, mechanical means are now
coming 10 the front. Horses and
mules, or motor trucks where the
ground is favorable. carry a larye
metal apparatus which scatters n, :
son by means of compressed air.
This mechanization has, 1t is said IN.
creased the wine yield per acre.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Surprising Anger

Mrs. Wilson is so angry she won't
speak to me-" confided Mabel.
"Reallyl" said Ethel. "What is she
angry about"
81 haven't the slightest idea. We
met couple of days ago. and we were
talking as friendly as possible, when
suddenly she flared up and hasn't no.
ticed me since"
what were you talking about?"
Nothing in particular. remem-
Der she said: 4 kiss my husband
three or four times day."
And what did you say?"
81 said: why, know at least
dozen women who do the same and
then she nearly had fit."-London
Tit-Bits.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Ring-Tims

II was Shakespeare who first In.
formed us that spr~. gtime Is rilgtlme.
and II Is still true today that more
rings are purchased In spring and
early summer than ut any other sea.
son. A well-known London jeweler. In
describing the beauty side of selecting
rings, says that long, taperins fingers
demand ring with n large stone IN
u square or oval setting. This tends
to make the fingers look even more
slim. Women with short fingers
should wear heavy. wide rings"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
"Taks Your Time"

Little Johnny had just got to the
age when he could climb upon chairs.
tables and high furniture. giving his
mother near heart failure. One day
she discovered him cllnging to the
top shelf OF the kitchen cabinet, ex-
aiming Its contents Utterly exas-
perated. Mrs. s. snapped him down
and stood him on the floor with such
speed that It nenrly took his breath
away. Looking calmly up at his moth
er this three year-old remarked:
Take. your time. ma."-Isut-
land Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Habit

One of the commercial bowling
leagues was playing off tie in Pasa-
dena and the score Of the odd game
was even when the last man of the
team representing an automobile firm
stepped up to the line. 1t was the cru
cial moment and the team captain, I'M
able to control himself, shouted:
Come on now, John! Only one
more installment and the game is
ours !"-Los Angeles Times.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Whitman and Lowell

At last Walt Whitman is safely en-
sconced in the hall of fame. He enters
that airy colonnade "a years after
James Russell Lowell, who once called
Whitman "rowdy."
Lowell's epithet was applied at a
dinner in Cambridge, given for Wis
iting nobleman. The guest mentioned
that he had letter to Whitman from
some English notable. For God AL
mighty's sake don't deliver 1t I" cried
Lowell. do you know who Walt
Whitman is? He is a rowdy, New
York tough, a loafer, frequenter of
low places, friend of cab drivers
New Republic.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
On the Rhine Steamer

A trip ON one OF .Ae Rhine steamers,
whether ON the long picturesque jour
ney from Mainz to Colonge or on the
short trip from Dusseldorf to Konigs
winter. is always memorable. Over
the rail we watch the shores castle
crowned, sometimes Swallowed by dark
memories, often stirred by thoughts Of
the great who have known these PASS
ing towns, Beethoven at Bonn, also
Schumann; Heine nj Dusseldorf. By.
ron ut the Drachenfels. Gutcnhe. z ~
Manz.
MISS DORRE GERMAINE HOLMAN,
Teacher Of Piano.
1927 Wisconsin Avense. Bethesda. Md.
Bradley sos.
Rockville, Nd.
Fall term starts September LIST. 1880.
aug 29-2t
TOR RENT OR SALE.
L One double house
on Bridge street. Rockville. Water in the
kitchen anu upstairs. toilet, electric lights
porches front and back. Apply to
W. ERNEST oFFUTT.
July i2-lm Rockville. Md.
noes BOARDED.
~ Individual care given
st reasonable rates. Address
DE- MUTH FARM,
r.. .D.l,
feb cost Rockville. Nd.
TOR SALE,
IT. Collie puppies. and a registered
Jollie dog, sable. with white markings, at
'tud.
HULL FARM,
West More,
may est Near Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
NOTICE to creditors

er of Mo Is hereby given that the subscrib.
from the Orphans Court of Mont9 ,alned
c . Maryland, letters of Administrative
C. l. a. on the personal estate of a'ioh
MARTHA REBECcA SHANNON
late of Montgomery couD,v -,
a.! persons. resident and nopur e"5dseu'
having n claims against the said dec"oaaJ
ore hereby warned to exhibit and Gia sSo
% of"ie IN SAID court. with vouchers 'Sa 'ne
TO- Iaa On or before the 21st day of ncto-
eXcIndo .ney may otherwise, by law. be
tate All ron all benefit of said es.
e o,o All persons indebted to said es,esa
ar are requestedtD make immediate nu estate
April, 1881. '"'S %lst day OF
WILLIAM SIMON MILLS
anr oAe, Administrator c. T. A..
------ Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
RIPE.TOBACCO-
GREAT CIGAR &c
Ever think you could get that
for SO little money?
Read this:

Just forget all the SC cigars You've
ever smoked--forget the irnufaes
sions they may have left with y6U.
Invest one lone nickel 10 0 Hdva,6
Ribbon. It's q world-beater l--,nb
fooling. For that small sum yoX
can enjoy q full-fedged yspe-tobdo66
cigar made by Bayuk--one Of EEL
biggest manufacturers in the lana
Nothing but fine, full-fiavofed
middle leaves Of choice tobacco
plants in Havana Ribbon. No fol
tasting over-ripe bottom leaves Il
bitter arder-ripe top leaves. You
simply can't mistake the fascinrE
ing fully-ripe, mellow-mild taste az
this remarkable cigar. And yo6
won't have any loose ends or
scraps" coming out in your mouth.
For this tobacco is ali lon0-fler.
Convince YOURSELF Try a Hapdnn
Rfbbon. Or, better still, ask for a
Practical Pocket Package of five
cigars - because you'll want this
cigar again and again.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
BABY CHICKS.

Rive we c Specialize in Reds. Barred Roc.s
ac crn Glants and Leghorns. Chicks fSon
C "s,orl ga n3cks Also utility bred chicks
inc 'G ~, n , Let us do your hatch.
turkey eggs. neh' duck and
GAlrHERSBURG HATCHERY
ian 2a-t,a Gaithersbure, Md.
M '-i''' Phone.Gaith. 1870.
A ANNOUNCEMENT.
rnut we nave in stock a full line NJ No.,
PERFECTION cook stoves and parts. I've"
uooz " HICKS & SON.
N Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Informal Greeting

Recently l attended movie with
my wife, who stood at one side in
the lobby while bought the tickets.
Being in a hurry and having quite
a lot of change to put In my pocket
| rushed up to my wife" and ex-
claimed, Here, hon, shake leg and
help me out"
Hearing glggle ! looked and saw
that "my wife" was strange woman.
Needless to say was In grea.cr
hurry Than rcfo?c.. -Chicago Tribune.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
RivaIrY
Selling Out-A Bargain.

Making room for my White King Pigeons
Will sell all my poultry, what is left after
culliDg My best stock. $50 large English
Barron yeaTling hens winterlayers of large
white eggs. Bred from Government contest
winners, $l,25 each. Also three brooder
stoves and hovers for sale at half price.
H. M. BLANDY,
Rockville. Nd.
Phone Kensington 231 W.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
HEMSTITCHING.

Twenty-four hour service given on hem
stitching and picotine at 10 cents per yard.
Work done on premises.
The Jewelry and Gift Shop,
CT. STRATMEYER.
Rockville. Md.
nov Gift Phone 20 W
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02

SHoE AND HARNESS SHOP.
y have
established a shoe and harness shop at
Derwood and am prepared to do any kind
of work at moderate rates. also sharpen
saws.
F. CARTER.
nov slim rerwood. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
XNTANTED.

WANTED;
Man or woman, with ambitit n
and Industry, to introduce and supply the
demand for Rawleigh's Household Products
TO steady users. Fine openings near yo :.
We tram and help you. Rawleigh dealers
can make up TO 500 week or more. No
experience necessary. Pleasant, profitable,
dignifed work Write to-day.
W. T. RAWLEIGH CO.,
Dept. MD-4453,
sch l4-4tE Freeport.Ill
CELL FRUIT
~ Trees and ornamentals
We have an opening in this section for
full or part time representative. Cash
commission paid weekly.
TITUS NURSERY CO.,
July l5-3t Wanesboro. Va.
E'RUlT TREES.
Do you want the best
frat trees, flowers. shrubs. and garden
seedsY Drop me a card. represent
Starks, Louisiana. Missouri.
TH0S. B. WORKMAN,
R.F. D.1.
Jan 3-lm' Rockville. Md.
FOR RENT. 4. ..,....,
MISS AMELIA HIGGINS,
sep Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-10-02
Big Reduction Tn
Clothing.


t...s-.sH
"AAson, tIAc a,;or ..
oA "a "'it.iorsO
across 'he street from the posIofice offers
Rows Suls selling from SIG to s9hoo
Pc puie wool suits IN ~-foo.
rants nice looking, from So 70 e. sc:
Also steam cleaning. pressing dveina ga go,
rrlce ee my wOi
Also Palm Beacbs
open hom z A. M until y WI Oman
0p'" On saturdays until n:30 NJ.
"iAh work done NV pant a
- '"y pant al very reasoIlb!e 1...,
}. WOIfson.
p ono ,eo
GAIT Iss,usG NJ
Seward daily gateway., 1931-01-10
time to buy

PROSPERITY is not dead in America it has simply been asleep dreaming bad dreams dreams of der pression of the fear of spending the deusion of boarding. We've been in lethargy from which only a real alarm could arouse us.
 But we've heard the alarm now the alarm of stag nant busness factories with muted machinery and de- porable unemployment < and we're ready to get up and put our dollars to work.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-23
HOOVER IS MAKING
VETERANS inquiry
President Expects to Veto Loan
Measure Between Now and
Thursday

Washington, Feb. 23.-(R-Presi-
dent Hoover, preparatory to vetoing
the veterans loan bill, is having an
inquiry made throughout the country
to ascertain the degree and numbe.
Of veterans in distress.
At the white house Monday it was
said various federal agencies are
making queries to ascertain also how
effective the legislation would be as q
relief measure.
Under the bill the ex-solcier would
be able to borrow up to so per cent Of
the face value of his adjusted COM
pensation certificate.
The measure is to be vetoed be-
tween now and Thursday. Efforts
are to be made In congress to over
ride the veto at once.
The average value Of certificates Is
81 1000. Dealing with the groups
which hold certificates Of lesser
value. the president was said already
to have ascertained there are 10000
veterans who would be able to borrow
sc, 1000. 900 OF $50 q piece, II they had
received no advance already on their
certificates.
In the group having certificates
ranging from $3.50 to $1,000. there are
100000 veterans who-H they had
not previously borrowed would be
able to get t77,500.000 or $l37 each.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-02-23
OFFICIALS SEEKING
ARIZONA CONNECTS
~ Make Way to Freedom Sun.
day with Aid Of Steel Con-
struction Cirder

Florence, Ariz., Feb. 23.-ReFour-
teen ~convicts, including one murderer,
who clambered over the state peni-
Tertiary wall here Sunday while .
guard was not watching yer being
tracked through sagebrush and cactus
Of the surrounding desert Monday.
Fifteen escaped, but one was cap
tured. A steel girder, taken from q
prison construction job, enabled the
convicts to climb to the top Of the
wall and drop 20 feet to the ground
outside. The last man was seen by
q guard as he sprinted for cover.
Warden william Delbridge immedi-
ately released bloodhounds and .
guard detail. He personally relieved
the wall guard, J. M. DAILY. whom he
described as "inattentive."
A baseball game had been In prog
ress in the yard and several hundred
prisoners had been taken from their
cells to witness 1t. The warden said
the escape plot apparently had been
Matched on the spur Of the moment.