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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Community,
y Building
Benign influence of
Old Family Homestead

The preservation Of family home
steads throughout the country will do
more than any other effort to continue
the homecoming idea through the next
generation. says Herbert U. Nelson.
executive secretary Of the National As
ISOLATION Of Real Estate Boards.
IAN old family homestead. mellow
with beauty of age. set back from the
street. perhaps in flower garden. can
exert a tremendous Influence In the
lives Of children grown and gone out
into the world" says Mr. Nelson. ITO
begin with. the continuance Of the
family homestead can hold the family
together. II the home Is still there.
and one or both Of the parents are liv-
ing in It, the members Of the family
will revisit it. They will get together
on Christmas and holidays. for vaca-
tons and visits with the old folks.
"They won't have a chance to forget
the ideals that perhaps made this
home possible. Pride and ambition
and sacrifice and thrift were known
In the home during their chllnnoon
days. Something of these Desirable
qualities still turks within its walls. The
boy or girl returning often to the old
home will get to thinking that this is
the best way to live, and will begin to
save for homes of their own.
"There are today many of these old
structures where parents live on after
the children have grown and gone
away. You can see these houses In
every community. and | hope that
some of them will he preserved as
long as possible. They stand with dig
nifty in the midst of newer architec-
tural styles. They are beautiful as
old people are beautiful, and all the
fine principles behind home owner
ship still live on behind their DOORS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Government Aids Home Buyer

The government of the United
States has put itself actively and pow
erfully behind the widening of home
ownership. In way which has never
been done 1t is undertaking to bring
practical assistance to make it posi-
bic for its citizens to own the physical
structures that shelter their family
life. 1t is setting up machinery new
to American life for this specific pur-
pose. 1t is planning to draw from the
various great business groups con-
cerned with home buying whatever
facts and ideas they can suggest that
will open home ownership as widely
as possible to its people.
This is the meaning of the meeting
IN Washington of the planning com.
mittee for the conference on home
building and home ownership.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16

not of a burning forest. 1t was not
scorch of burning stumps. 1t was not
a conflagration Of dry swamp grass
rejecting itself against moonless
heaven. 1t was a tower of blazing
light, mushrooming as it rose, fiat
tening itself in a sinister scarlet radi-
ance under the clouds, dripping at its
edges into colors of silver and gold
and blood.
His home was burningi
With the cry that came from his
lips, there leapt madly into his mind
the words that Hepsibah had spoken
to him last time that morning: IF
ever I'm off there and you see a fire
lighting up the sky by night, or smoke
darkening 1t by day, hurry to the
seigneurie with your father and moth
er as fast as you can go. for it will
mean my hand has set the heavens
talking to you and that the peril O.
death is near"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
By James Oliver CurwOOd
@ by Doubleday Doran Co.. Inc.
wNU Service.

meet 1t. In Toinette's eyes he would
always remain a renegade and
coward.
Night thickened. The stars came
out. Deepening shadows lay about
them as they climbed the tallest of
the hills, from which they could look
over the ridges and woods between
them and Forbidden valley. Because
from this hill 1t was possible to see
over the Big forest which sheltered
their farm from the north winds.
Jeems and his father called it Home
mountain.
Odd whined as he climbed It to-
night. He went ahead of Jeems, and
when he gained the crest his whining
changed to a howl. so low that one
would scarcely have heard 1t at the
foot Of the hill.
Jeems came to him and stopped.
For a space, there was no beating
of a heart in his breast-nothing but
a stiffness that was like death, a
shock that was like death, a horror
that could come only at the sight and
the feeling of death.
Rising from the far side of the for
est into which Hepsibah had gone that
morning was distant glow of fire.
Nearer, over the rim of Forbidden
valley, the sky was a red illumination
of flame. And this illumination was
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16

banana to remove the strings which
give an acrid flavor to the fruit. Cut
into halves lengthwise, place In a but
tered dish and sprinkle with sugar.
Pour over six tablespoonful Of water
and bake in a moderate oven until
translucent. For six bananas, use six
teaspoonfuls of sugar drown is bes),
with a pinch of salt.
Bananas Baked in Lemon Juice
Cut four large bananas into halves
lengthwise and put into baking dish.
Peel two large oranges and divide in
to sections. Add the sections to the
top of the bananas. Sift one-half cup
one-half cupful of lemon juice with
any of the juice left from the oranges.
Bake 20 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
Very nice with cold meats.
Banana Fritters.-Remove the skins
from eight bananas and cut into
halves lengthwise, then into quarters.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, one
half tablespoonful of lemon juice and
one-half tablespoonful of grated or
ange rind Cover and let stand half
an hour. Then dip into the following
batter and fry in deep fat. Drain on
brown paper. Sprinkle with powdered
sugar and serve.
For the batter-mix and sift one
cupful of flour, one-fourth teaspoonful
of salt, one-half teaspoonful Of baking
powder, add one-half cupful Of milk
and one beaten egg. Add a tablespoon
full of melted butter and beat thor
oughly before using.
Bananas fried in butter make fine
garnish for broiled steak. Served with
cooked chops they are especially good.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Double Good in Nov.

With view of relieving unemploy-
mant and repairing the city at the
same time the Knoxville tTenn. !,
Chamber of Commerce made July ire
pair month" to business houses and
citizens in general.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Winter Feeding Expensive

The winter feeding of big game ami
mails is an expensive project. The
federal bureau of biological survey
found that it required S2j tons of hay
to take care of the elk herds at the
elk refuge in Wyoming from Febru-
airy to March 26 and it costs over
$25 ton to get hay into the refuge.
Without this winter food the animals
would have hard time through the
winter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Errors Billed to Future

The next few generations will have
10 pay for municipal mistakes made
now. although they will be the chief
beneficiaries of sen dbIe. far-reaching
city and regional plans through which
many Of the costs and penalties of I'M
planned and undrected growth may
be eliminated McAneny.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
WOULD you BELIEVE TIT

II don't take tips, sir"
"Our prices are reduced"
''Things were much better in our
day."
II shan't want holiday this year,
SIR"
MAY offer you my seat. miss?"
1.-THE editor will be pleased to &C
cept your contribution"
II never criticize the government"
"Yes, we've had our cook six years. "
II think she is better looking than
/ am, dear."-Passing Show.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Charged Plenty

Bride Con honeymoon) why do you
look so unhappy, Jim? You know that
we are one now.
Groom-Yes, dear, but judging from
the hotel bill I've just received the
manager seems to think we're about
half q dozen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16

served as a vegetable.
Bananas should be thor
oughly ripe If used fresh.
Those a bit green will
cook nicely and be
wholesome.
Baked 6ananas.-Strip
the skin from the firm
yellow fruit, serape the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
The KITCHEN
CABINET


"a. 1891. Western Newspaper union.l
Night on the hills!
And the ancient stars emerge,
The silence Of their mighty dis
tances
Compels the world to peace. Now
sinks the surge
OF life to a soft stir OF mountain
rills,
And over the swarm and urge
OF eager men, sleep falls and dark
ling ease.
walt whitman.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16

prolonged exposure resulted in kill
ing the seed placed in the ground.
This conclusion is agreed in by some
other authorities so that the prepond-
erance of opinion is that the electrical
treatment of soil is without result
Exchange.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16

"What's an oil prospector?"
about as good a definition as any
is. man who doesn't know whether
he is four feet from a million dollars
or a million feet from four dollars"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Would Need Much smoo.hinr

English would make the most suit
able international language. If its ir-
regular spelling could be simplified
and few other complexities smoothed
out. Swedish professor of languages
argues.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
''Levirate Marriage,

When man marries the widow of
brother who died without issue it
Is called a levirate marriage among
the Jews. The same custom or law
prevails in some parts of India.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
A Doctor. Night

Il attended a wild party last night"
remarked the doctor.
why. you told me you were going
to see patient" exclaimed his wife.
Il did," grinned the doctor. He
was the wild party. and they had just
brought him home from one"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Monster Crab,

The giant crab of Japan is a So
called spider crab. About the largest
known specimen has spread or span
between the tips of the outstretched
claws of II feet 8 inches. The body
proper is about IS iAches across.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Utilizing II

81 want TO return this license
won't the girl marry you?"
II thought l was getting hunting
license"
Cant refund your money"
"Then guess I'll have to so hunt
ing for a girl"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
$4,000 Year. AGO

Mrs. Pithecanthropus-Look at that,
willya? Every shelf in this cave
loaded down with those pieces Of
flint p
MIR. Pithecanthropus-Well. what am
| gonna do with my old razor blades?
Chicago Daily News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
The Easiest Way

Ship Captain (excitedly)-All hands
on deckl The ship has sprung a Ieakl
Voice From the Hold tsleepily) -Aw,
put pan under it an so back to
sleep!'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Barred

A neighbor offered Martha, who was
admiring his puppies. one of the rat
terriers.
II know mother. won't let me have
it, because we don't raise rats, and
her grocery bill is about all she can
stand" said the philosophical six-year-
old.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Ways ON Wags
square.

told my dachshund such joke;
l thought he did not see.
But, ere five minutes had elapsed,
He wagged his tail in glee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
The plains of Abraham
THE STORY

With his English wife, Gather
inc. and son, Jeems. Henry Blu
lain. French settler in Canada In
l7ls. cultivates n farm adjacent
TO the Tonteur seigneurie. AS the
story opens the Bulains are re-
turning from a visit to the Ton
tours GATHERINGS wandering
brother. Hepsibah, meets them
with presents for the family. To
Jeems he gives a pistol, bidding
him perfect himself in marksman-
ship. Hepsibah fears for the
safety of the Bulains in their
isolated position. Jeems fights
with Paul Tache. cousin of Toi-
nette Tonteur. whom they both
adore. Next day Jeems calls at
the Tonteur home and apologies
for brawling in front of Toinette.
The Tonteurs go to Quebec. Four
years pass. War between Brit
ain and France flames.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
SERVE BANANAS

Bananas make delightful salads, fruit
cocktails, desserts, ices, and may be
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16
Tickle

The styles are changing very FAST
Said Bessie to Marie.
"And it's just the same with husbands,
too.
I'm changing mine, you see."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-01-16

"Has she ever had her face liftedT
"Where could you find thief who
would want to steal such a thingT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
U. s. WATCHES STATE ISSUES
 IN MISSISSIPPI
Educators and Financiers to Watch New Ad.
 miniStratiOn

Jackson. Miss.-(UP)--T cam. paign Issues in Mississippi. while involving many local issues, gained the attention of several national groups and results of the election were keenIy followed in different parts of the country.
 Educational leaders in all parts of the country will watch with in- terest the efforts of the new ad ministrat on 10 straighten out the school situation which became so serious that several nationally known associations outlawed cer- tifcates from Mississippi colleges and schools.
 and east will be close observers of the financial statements of Mis- sissippi. The state narrowly avcrted financial disaster by de- faulting q bonded interest due early in May, this year, by last minute sale of bonds. The in debtedness of the state is in the neighborhood of $33,00O,0O0, while ind ebtedness of the current year is expected to total $7,O00,0O0 be- | hOiV
 Two Factors Blamed | Indebtedness of the last year Is blamed upon two factors. The de- crease of income from taxes and the failure of the budget commit tee of the legislature which worked with Governor Theo Gil- more Bilbo in properly allotting | funds. Another factor may cause the governor to enter state politics.
 That Is the issue of raising money by taxtaion in state where few large industries exist and wwhere more than three quarters of the population lives in the country.
 Governor BilbO Is convinced a sales tax applicable 10 every ar ticle excepting agricultural prod ucts should be established in Mis- sissippi. The present state in Gebtedness of more than $33,00O,- 900 will be done away with, he argues, if this form of taxation is used.
 Major Issues
 While Governor Bilbo Is con 'fNCii"B NhNHO PocsNH"s 'hV' "i V several major issues which face the new administration taking 1 office in January and which enc mics of the governor declare are Ieavings of his term. The state road building program is years be- hind schedule, although an $86.- 100000 road building program with no plan to raise the money was passed by the last legisla ture. Further T adequate quarters must be established for the states pris- oners. insane patients. old, war veterans and poor.
 Governor Bilbo Is confident all these funds can be raised before he leaves office by the borrowing of funds from banks on the assur- ance of legislative leaders that funds for the operations of the institutions and departments will be raised by appropriations of the new legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

To retrieve Is for a dog to bring something back to his master whether the master has disposed of it, lost 1t or mislaid It, or to bring to him something he desires 1 The pointer. the setter and the spaniel retrieve birds such. as pheaM nts and wild ducks, bringing them to his master after the mas ter's gun has brought them down to the ground.
 To teach your dog the command Fetch" use an article that yields ] to his teeth. Tie the dog on the lead. Kneel down beside him. With one hand grasp the upper jaws and with the other place the object say piece of wood-in the dog mouth, gently opening hs mouth If necessary. Release the hand from i the upper jaw and press his lower jaw up with the other, all the while repeating the command Fetch" Do not let him loosen his hold or lower his jaw. Keep one hand near to prevent this.
 The next step Is to command Let go' for the purpose of hav- ing him drop the piece of wood. Just press the dogs lips against his teeth end he will quickly open his mouth. Repeat the process Fetch" and Let go" many times, but after half hour intervals. Now have him move as he is holding the piece of wood. Step ahead of him. ask him to come to you. but do not let him drop the article. Increase the dista nee grad : ually. keeping him on the lead all the time.
 Now he must be taught to take the piece of wood on his own ac- cord. Hold it near his mouth and command Fetch" Grasp the up- per jaw if necessary to cause him to open his mouth. Place the piece quickly in his mouth. Increase the distance between you and him and each time after he has taken the piece of wood and moved step or so with 1t in his mouth, give the command Let go."
 Now, remove the collar, place the piece of wood just a few feet before him. and command Fetch . If the previous instruction has been gone throuh well, he will do this without much urging.
 Do not spoil the whole instruc. ton by having the dog or puppy go
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

human devils. We fought 'em -- how we fought 'cm, Nothin' like good fight. Drove 'cm back, killed 'cm and tossed 'cm over board. Them was the good old days. Nothing like it now. These sailors on the steamers are just deckhands.
 Unable to continue as master of ships on he sea he still loves. Captain Fred katsch. "A. now builds models of ships that are cX- traordinary in their minute detail4. He built Il model of the Great Re public. largest sailinR vessel ever constructed by working seven months straight. Every part is exactly like the original and all Is made 10 scale.
 Katsoh went 10 sea ns n cabin boy in 1872 He worked for $4 q month for years before he was promoted Now he says:
 'Jn those days you had to know something before you could be a real dcep-sea sailor. Now you can go on a ship and in few days get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
FORMER NEGRO CHAMPION
 SIZES UP HEAVYWEIGHT

Albuquerque, N. M.-As far as Jack Johnson. former heavyweight champion of the world from 1910 to 1915. Is concerned. the present lcrop of heavywcights are just Tour zeror"
 Schmeling isn't so hot, the big negro believes. Sharkey and God
 frey should be able to beat Schmel- ing Johnson believes. Sharkey is the next logical con tender with Schmeling for the worlds championship. in the opin- ion of Johnson. Walker isn't better fighter than Sharkey, he thinks. At least for the present. Strib- ling is out of the picture, although Johnson admits you can never tell these days what will happen.
 The former champion recalled his fight in Las Vegas with Jim Flynn in 1912. He said he tried to find the place where the fight took place when he went through there recently but was unable to locate the place.
 Jack kearns Is the greatest fight manager the world has ever known, Johnson claims.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

1 Il real job. The old days were the days.
 Long for the Sea
 But underneath it all. back of their longing for the good, old days" is the yearning to go to sca once more before even memories are plotted out by death. That is why go many accepted the invita- ton to cruise on the Ltviathan.
 II was proffered by r. W. Chap man. president of the United States Lines. Governor George E, Beckwlth of Snug Harbor. posted q bulletin and awaited with inter- est the response. IL came quickly.
 The old sailors will have q sec ton of the ship reserved for them alone. They can sit In deck chairs and enjoy the sea air without worrying about watches. gales or special duties. Many will see for the first time how q modern liner is operated. They will really hav" lived again. A sailor Is always n sailor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

 YOUR DOG
BY l. J. BROSEMER Director. Chapel Kennel Feundstic"

after a ball. He Is led to believe that this Is only bit of play and not serious business.
 
 In having the dog retrieve. al- ways the object must be held and must be brought to the master. Do not use iron or stones for these harm the dogs teeth.
 A dog taught we'll on fetching and retrieving should be taught still further along these lines in the way of finding lost articles or bringing articles from one room to another. He can be exercised on keys, shoes and the like, learning. after a while, the difference be- tween articles and just where they are in the house. so that when the command Fetch shoes" is given, he will be trained to go to the room and bring them to-, his master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
-~--~--~- EAGLE STEALS FISH BAIT

Huntington, W. Va.--UP) P)--A huge eagle frequently seen flying between the Ohio river and the hills on the Ohio shore. near here, recently swooped into a skiff In which negro woman was fishing, took her supply of bait and flew away. She struck the bird several times with her fish pole. but the ensle persisted in the theft. II has an estimated wing spread of six feet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
 PRIZE BEAN 3l INCHES LONG

Pawhuska. Okla. tUP)-Thc Jack and the Bean Stalk fable was given credence here when C. w. Wilson displayed some green bea ns 3l inches long, which he had grown in his home garden. Wilson received A prize bean from Ger many last year, which measured 20 inches long. He planted the seed and within two weeks the beans had grown to full size, some wit h as many as IS beans in a pod
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
VISITOR MADE ASYLUM
 "GCEST''

Fergus Falls, Minn UUP)-While he was being shown through the insane hospital. Maurice Larson. farm laborer. became violent, and demanded that all the inmates be liberated and the hospital blown up. He was taken to tho county 1aH. Since the jail was crowded, he had to be taken back to the hospital, where he was put in q straight jacket. and later com mitted to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

The United States recently ad- vanced to second rank in volume of shipbullding. displacing France.
 Miss F. E. Baber of Plymouth, England swan a mile out to sea and rescued man from drown ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
TWO. MEN. WITH SAME NAME

Madison, Wis, OUP) )- While his wifo was away on vacation w. C. Bartels was ast0nishcd, angered, and worried to rend in the paper that he had been arrested and fined $l0 for "One-armed driving" Realizing that she might receive the news with similar feelings. Bartels hurriedly interviewed court officials and policemen to ascertain who had been using his name on an evening when he had been viR- iting at n neighbours home. He learned, in time to notify his wife first. that a Milwaukee salesman legally entitled to the same name was the one really arrested.
 The money value of the trade of Malaysia. import and export. with tho United States, exceeds that of any country in Asia and Australia except Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Mechanical food service which was installed by a small restau- rant in London has not proved popular.