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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

enjoyed playing and writing their let
tiers in mud.
But after time it became too great
an effort and the weather became so
warm.
So Peter Gnome said they would all
have summer vacation. He was not
sure whether he would continue the
school in the fall.
The pigs, after all, didn't care 50
very much about being wise. And they
said they had nothing great in the way
of career or future, so why go to so
much trouble?
And there was good sense to that.
Don't you think so?
(Gl. 1881. Western Newspaper Union.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
Evening Story for the Children
By MARY GRAHAM BONNER

with a very low bow said they would
now give their one-act play for the
benefit of the fairies, and in honor of
their teacher, Peter Gnome.
Another pig waved big, leafy
branch before the fairies so that for
a few moments they could not see
what was going on.
Then the pig stopped waving his
branch, and all the pigs came forth
on a little stage made of moss.
They acted very funny play called
"Ham or No Ham"
OF course, they made Ham the viii
lain Of the play and No Ham was the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
Hints for Housekeepers


If your child dislikes eggs as eggs,
try giving them to him in custards or
eggnogs. yA
Well-lighted rooms help to make a
home CHEEKY as well as healthful and
efficient.
A closed, curtained shelf over the
kitchen work table helps the house
wife to save steps.
If you wish to iron rugh-dry gar
ment in hurry, dampen it with hot
water, roll it tightly in a cloth and
place It on a hot radiator or over the
oven while the iron Is heating.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

hero-the very finest pig in the
school.
And they acted in such a funny
way that the fairies were laughing al
most every moment--until towards the
end of the play they wept because
Ham, the villain, was punished by be-
ing turned into real ham for people
to eat.
Oh, Peter Gnome's school was q
great success for awhile. The pigs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture )-WNU Service.
Slip covers are attractive on bed
room chairs at any time. They pro-
tect the upholstery from dust and
hard wear and provide variety in the
rooms decoration. In summer a crisp,
fresh slip cover of semi-glazed chintz,
Bingham or percale, adds immeasur-
ably to the impression Of GOODNESS and
cleanliness of the room. In winter
cretonne, terry cloth or rep, in warm
colors, may be used to make the room
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
Save Silk Underwear

Acids in perspiration weaken silk
fibers and must be removed by fire.
quent laundering if the best service is
to be expected, advises the New York
state college of home economics at
Cornell university. When laundering
use mild soap, lukewarm suds, and
rinse thoroughly in lukewarm water.
Because glove silk underwear, no mat
ter how 1t is washed or how good the
quality, usually shrinks, buy a size
which is large enough and pull it to
the right size while it dries, they ad-
wise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

partment Of Agriculture, shows how
comfortable and effective well-shaded
reading lamp may be when placed be-
side roomy padded chair for reading.
There is bookstand close by which
also serves as small table for sew
ing, afternoon tea or for current maya
zines. The lamp is so placed that the
light falls over the readers left Shout
der, and its shade is fitted to cast the
light on ones book or work, never into
the eyes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
Coffee Pavements

"We may pave roads with coffee
some day." predicts Henry Ford in
an interview quoted by the American
Magazine. 'In fact, that IS only one
Of the. miracles that will eventually
bring relief to agriculture. When we
can make good use Of everything
that is left over in farm products,
we can solve the farmers financial
difficulties once and for ALL"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

lightly with alcohol.
Bruised spots on dark
furniture may be removed
by rubbing with a wal
nut meat. Press the meat
into the scratch or scar.
If very deep, a bit of
color may be needed
TO cover IT,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

Slip Cover for Bedroom Chair.
appear comfortable. friendly and
cheerful.
The type of slip cover shown in the
illustration is suggested by the bureau
of home economics of the United
States Department of Agriculture as
being suitable for a small upholstered
chair in a bedroom. For removable
covers or upholstery on small chairs,
such as this one, choose material with
q small design Since the pattern in
this material is an ail-over one the
cover can be fitted directly on the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
A Hard Task

Friend-What' do you have to do
in your new role?
Actress-Nothing much. Just rep
resent pretty girl, that's all.
Friend-Really? What a lot they
expect from actresses these days!-
Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
Old Too Soon

PrTYt the poor men and women who always
feel tired and sluggish-who grow old too
soon-never knowing the real thrill OF
complete health and vitality.
Recapture that old time zest in life, that
keen appetite, stamina, and sweet sleep at
night. Take Fellows Syrup. the wonderful
tonic for weakness, nerves. and "rur-
down" conditions. 1t replenishes the sys-
TEN with the valuable elements demanded
by Nature. It aids you to regain youthful
energy and vitality and-doubles your
''pep."
These benefits, and awakened interest
In living, are quickly evident after the
first few doses. Be sure to ask your drug
gist for the genuine Fellows Syrup. which
doctors prescribe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12
State Without Stree, Car.

Otate WItHout Otreet OdF1
No street cars are in operation
today in the whole state of New
Mexico. Two little lines which once
existed have lately fallen by the
wayside.-Collier's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

To restore white spot caused
from heat, on a polished surface, rub
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-06-12

at has been said that man Is
known by absorption, meaning that
we can tell the quality and type of
any ones life by the things he
allows to absorb him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
BY THOMAS R. HENRY.

Court manners were quite amusing to
Angelica Singleton, daughter-in-law Of
Martin Van Buren, and mistress Of the
White House during the last two years
of his administration
Franco, the Minister from BraZil,
came the other night, accompanied by
his suite" she wrote to her mother.
Collins. the porter, announced them
and in they came, bowling to the ground.
Franco made his speech to the Presi-
dent, turned to me and presented Nine.
Francois compliments and made bow
also his suite-retreated to the door,
made another bow-so did his suite
then opened the door, all bowed in
concert and vanished"
Social SideIights Curious.
Many curious sidelights on social and
official life in washington are found
In the letters of Angelica to her
mother and sisters, just secured by the
Library Of Congress in the correspond
ence Of the Singleton family of South
Carolina She came to Washington with
the family of Senator Preston of South
Carolina and married Abraham Van
Buren,, son and private secretary of the
President. Since Van Buren, was a
widower she presided at all social func-
ton at the White House.
Thus she described New Year re-
ception: 1.-The President advances near
the door and there stands like martyr
working of his arms. He presents first
one hand until it is nearly shaken of
and then he puts it behind him and
rests it while the other performs its
duties"
She had come to Washington fresh
from an exclusive Philadelphia hnisn.
ing school with many misgivings about
1.-THE busting, diSsipated city" But
| few weeks later she wrote to her sister
Despite all preconceived notions
about the heartleSsness and worthless
ness of the society of this great metro
polls. I find it a mighty pleasant place
/ thronged with high-bred bellies and
proper and agreeable beaux, native, for
| eign and mongrel. / suspect that the
| stake chiefly played fer among the
younger part of the community is a
| husband or wife, as it may be. Matrl-
mony, as take it, is the very end and
aim of very many who profess TO bt
mere lockers on.
But such things l believe to be pre-
| ordained and, credit me, the mat
designed for me by the director Of oul
destinies has not yet crossed my path.
Had Many suitOrs.
She had many suitors that didn'
suit. One persuaded her to accompan,
| him to a presentation of "Othello." He
Southern blood rebelled at seeing ;
white woman married to Moor and sh
resolved" to talk all during the play ant
mot listen" A Senator from Ohio playet
| court TO her, but, she wrote to he
sist-r Il can't like him. He has al
unconquerable propensity to stay unit
midnight and talk of nothing but bowl
4 knives, drinking, and du3ling."
Georgia gentleman took her to tn
theater. There was a "Mrs--there
draped so indecently low that Mr.. Z
could not attend to the party, so excitet
| and shocked was he that Georgia CIR
should so conduct herself"
Then rumor began to connect he
name with the son of the President. A
first she denied it.
"A certain young lady" she wrots,
told the major the other day that
the hearts of his father, his tw
brothers and himself were united sh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
AMUSING CAPITAL SOCIAL LIFE
SHOWN IN SINGLETON LETTERS
Correspondence of Van Buren, Daughter
in-Law, White House Mistress, Obtained
by Library of Congress In Collection.

could place them on the point of her
needle. Rude-to say the least. !"
Later she wrote: Don't be alarmed,
there is no danger, though the major
devotes himself to me whenever we
meet. You know his father is a nom
committal man and I rather think the
major is still more discrete. Anyway, I
like somebody else better than the
major But don't be alamed. He is
oblidgsd to leave here on wednesday,
forever probably"
Maj Van Buren's rival for her .heart
was young Englishman named
Vivian. She, tells of their horseback
rides through the countryside near
washington and their picnics up the
Potomac. Then he departed and her
way was clear to the White House
Here was the manner of love-making
in the Washington of 1898: ut is
quite the fashion here for the beaux to
wait the arrival of the ladies at the
door, armed with bouquets. But the
most beautiful and rarest which has
been given me I took with me on Fri
day night. It was tea rose of at
least four inches in diameter. Every
one exclaimed and all the beaux were
anxious to know from what garden it
came, as they thought they had secured
every greenhouse within 10 miles of the
city"
Official Society Gay.
| It was a gay era in Official society,
with many visiting dignitaries to be
entertained. She had invitations for
every night in the week, sometimes two
| or three of an evening" when the
Prince of Joinville, son Of the King Of
France, was being entertained. And
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04

when the soberness of Lent descended
upon the city, society turned to
"tableaux vivant" for entertainment,
with wives of Senators and diplomats
dressing up to represent heroines Of
Sir Walter SCOTS novels. The beaux
all told her she looked just like Rowena
in "Ivanhoe"
Then she entered the White House
as a bride and the carefree days were
over. She had charge of the invita-
tions, and it was complicated bust
ness to address all the dignitaries by
exactly their right titles.
"They compare notes." she wrote,
"and If one is deficient in any form,
they write post-haste to their govern
ments to complain of breach Of ETH
ouette." From that time on, her letters
are a continuous record of sickness and
worry, which reached q climax in the
defeat of her father-in-law for re-
election by William Henry Harrison,
whom she hated, mostly because he was
an abolitionist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
CITIZENS TO meet
TOMORROW NIGHT
Nine Associations to Convene
to Take Up Various Sub
iects of Interest.

Discussion of further development Of
the John Eaton School, review of the
activities of the association for the past
year and the mapping out Of a compre-
hensive program for the ensuing year
will constitute the principal business at
the regular meeting of the Cathedral
Heights Cleveland Park Citizens Asso-
citation, tomorrow night, in ST. Adams
Parish Hall, Wisconsin and Massachu-
sets avenues. Eight other citizens as
sociations are also scheduled to con-
vene in monthly session tomorrow night
Others to Convene.
Taxation for 1882 and the question of
the adjustment of alley dwellings will
come up for consideration at the meet
ing of the Dupont Circle Citizens As
ISOLATION, to be held at 4:45 in the
Mayfiower Hotel.
other associations scheduled to meet
and their places of meeting include:
Forest Hills Citizens Association, Ben
w. Murch School, Forty-seventh and
Davenport streets; KeniIworth Citizens
Association, Kenilworth School; Manor
Park Citizens Association, Whittier
School, Fifth and Sheridan streets;
Sixteenth Street Highlands Citizens
Association, Sixth Presbyterian Church,
Fourteenth and Kennedy streets;
washington Highlands Citizens Asso-
citation, Congress Heights School; Ia
koma Citizens Association, Takoma
Park Public Library, and the Progress
sive Citizens Association OF George
town.
Two Meet Tuesday.
The Columbia Heights and Devon
shire Downs Citizens Associations Will
meet Tuesday night, the former at the
Columbia Heights Christian Church,
1435 Park road, and the latter at the
hall at 1923 Window place.
Following a brief business session, the
Columbia Heights program will be de-
voted to entertainment and refresh
ments Officials of the local govern
ment. the District Commissioners,
presidents of a number OF citizens as
sociations, and others prominent IN
civic circles are on the honored guest
list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
STEEL PREDICTIONS
ARE CONSERVATIVE
Trade Authorities Refrain From
Long Range Forecasts-Sea-
sonal Trends Analysed.
Special dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURGH, January 3.-Business
predictions Of steel producers have peen
decidedlv fewer and shorter than usual,
and from the viewpoint OF the steei
market reporter with background OF
experience and adequate statistical rec
ords they may be pronounced renark-
sI,Iv conservative in the circumstances
II has been the regular, virtually the
tnyariable thing, for steel demand 10
begin increasing Immediately after the
turn of the year, whereby not merely
tiou and shipments would run markedly
.Tanuary buying, but January proouc-
above the showing Of December.
A distinct February improvement over
January, according to the plain statS-
ttcal records, has not always occurred.
hence a prediction that steel would
improve in February rather than In
.Ta11llarv aupears to be particularly
ill-tined. March improvement over
February, again, has regularly been weii
marked and occasionally the seasonal
innprovement runs to April. The poorer
December has been, the easier 1t IS for
January to experience rebound.
AZ to actual rates of steel produc-
ton. there is less accuracy than precl-
sion in some Of the estimates mace
lately by various authorities. One does
not. ALWAYS know whether q percent
age rate, although named precisely, Is
related to steel ingot production or TO
the average operation Of finishing de-
partments in general. Steel companies
frequently use the latter basis, and the
statements are generally made guard
edly.
Price prospects in steel could hardly
be more involved or interesting. There
Is the short range prospect OF sta
bilized market recently developed, In
ducing confidence on the part of buyers
as to early commitments, and according
to steel market practices there should
be slight advances for second quarter to
keep the ball rolling. With light opera
tons. some Of the finished products
need advances from their present levels
merely to avoid actual losses.
Currently, increased steel demand
may be taken for granted. Practically
everything has been shaken out and a
seasonal trend is in order.
(Copyrigft. 1919
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04

past department commander, are:
Adolph J. Schippert, commander: John
b. Hess, senior vice commander: 9. L,
williams. junior vice commander; WIN
H. Rogers, treasurer; John J. Raglan,
secretary; r. A. webster. guide; Arnold
d. Crumbaugh. color bearer; w. H.
Pitcher, Irwin C. Brown and James H.
Lille, council members.
The camp is named in honor Of Maj.
Edward r. Campbell, past commander
in chief of the Sons of Union Veterans
of the Civil War, now an active mem
Der Of William B. Gushing Camp, No.
80, Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
world . Rnd bx FresEinr.

The Bishop Of London, Or. winning
ton-1ngram, says the voice Of science
today seemed 70 predict . very differ
emit end Of the world from that de-
sCribed In the New TegtAm@nt. The
probable end Of the world would not
be by fervent heat. Tt would probably
be q frozen death. IAN the books Of
science which have read confirm my
faith" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
German-British Radio Clash.

Radio listeners in Britain are COM
planning that the new Muehlacker
oroadcagting station in Germany is
interfering with the reception of Brit
.sl1 programs. They say that the trans
hitting power of 70 kilowatts is toe
great with wave length differing by
only four meters from that of London.
German government officials answer by
declaring that England is now APP
parentlv having the same Inconvenience
from the Muehlacker station as Ger
mans in the Rhiuelsnd have had from
the DaVentry, England, station for a
long time They refuse to change the
wave length
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
AT G. A. R. CAMP SESSION
Initiation Also Held at Meeting
of Observation-Disclosures
Societies Represented.

Installation of officers and initiation
of new members featured the meeting
Friday night of the Maj. Edward r..
Campbell Camp, No. 6, the fourth camp
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic to
be organized in the District. TIE meet
ing was held at the Pythian Temple
and was attended by more than 200
members of the various patriotic So
cietie. afiliated with the Grand Army.
Newly elected officers who were in
stalled by Lieut.. COL U. s. Grant, Sd,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
Birds Songs Tell Time.

Clocks are not necessary to give the
time in the morning If one understands
the songs of the birds. according to q
German naturalist who has just COM
pleted a schedule of offerings by feath-
cred songsters. He says the chaffinch
sings at about 1880 on Summer morn
ingS and the blackcap calls an hour
later. Between 2:30 and o'clock the
quail give their call, while the hedge
sparrows are heard about 80 minutes
later The blaekbirds are next, fol-
lowed by larks, the black headed tit
mouse, and finally the sparrows start
between and $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04

Some of the items in the London
Zoos bill for 1880 were six tons Of
nuts, so tons Of herring and whitebatt;
one ton Of canary seed, $4,000 eggs and
10000 pounds of condensed milk.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
Two Women and Several
Men Candidates for
Richmond Job.

D Y L tHttc cptCtut
RICHMOND, Ind, June 20. - A
number Of persons prominent in the
civic life of Richmond, including
two women, are mentioned as pros
poets for postmaster here, a posi-
ton made vacant by the death Of
Elmer Eggemeyer In the opinion
of Thomas Ali, Republican county
chairman, the appointment will not
be made until in December.
During the intervening months,
William Massey, assistant, is expect
ed to serve as acting postmaster.
At the time Of Mr.. EggeyemerS
appointment there were no others
eligible, George Hamilton, business
man and president of the police
board. and Bradford Harrison, for
nner Wayne county treasurer. Both
men are understood to be candi-
dates.
Grace Smith, former Wayne
county clerk, and Mrs. A. w. Roach,
vice-chairman of the Republican
central committee, are the women
candidates. Other men candidates
are: James McCauley, American
Legion official; George Eshelman,
veteran of the Spanish-American
war; George Mathews, United
States internal revenue collector;
Frank I. -Braffett, business man. and
DR.. Julius Hiatt. physician.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
CEREMONY AT
ROAD OPENING
Governors on Program Set
for Early Fall.
BIZ Times Special

~ tHtCc cpbttut
RICHMOND, Ind, June 20. -
Opening of a new section of the
National road to be completed by
early fall, will be marked Wit,
ceremonies, at which Governor
Harry G. Leslie, Indiana, and Gov
ernor George White, Ohio, will take
part.
Completion of the project, which
involves the construction of two
miles Of concrete pavement and an
underpass to eliminate a grade
crossing of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, is expected in October.
Work on the underpass is prac-
tIcally complete, and Pennsylvania
trains which have been routed over
temporary structure, will be able
to use the new bridge within a few
days. Two bridges over small
streams on the route of the road
are finished.
The project, east of this CITY. is
the last in making the National road
a continuous stretch Of pavement
from Baltimore to st. Louis. It's
completion will eliminate what long
has been one of the worst spots on
the highway.
Early this year Ohio completed a
paving project which made the road
paved throughout Ohio. This
brought concrete to the Ohio-Indi-
ana line, where ceremonies were held
with Governors Leslie and White
as the speakers. At that time it
was agreed that a similar program
would be held upon the completion
Of the Indiana portion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-20
MANY SEEKERS FOR
POSTMASTER PLACE
Progress Aid

81 united Press
RICHMOND, Ind, June 90
Edward Conwell, rs, has APP
pointed himself the official
hitch post remover of Rich
mono"
For years Conwen has gone
about removing posts from
public and private places. He
hired Clarence VoSs as his as
sistant.
7 don't get any pay out of
the work, I'm just trying to do
away with things which are no
longer useful ConwelI ex-
planned.
ConweIl and his helper also
have taken down many I'M
used lamp posts. At present
he is starting a movement to
remove stepping stones, and to
get residents to trim their trees
and keep their lawns in shape.
Most people haven't no
ticed the number of objects
that Voss and I have gotten
rid Of, but they sure would
complain if we put them
back" Conweu says.