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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Fuel Problem Met by
Hardy Swiss Woodsmen

The hardness of the Swiss people
Is traditional and this hardness is due
to the terrific physical hardships under
which a large portion Of the population
exists. The rugged slopes up and down
which they toll, the year-round snow
capped mountains and the lack Of
many Of the eonveniences to which
people of our country are accustomed
make of the peasant folk Of Switzer-
land people as rugged as the noun
tains among which they make their
living.
Fuel is one problem which takes the
natives back to elements. There is
no coal Of any sort in Switzerland
and the cost Of bringing 1t in is prohib-
tive SO far as the general run Of the
population is concerned. This puts
the question Of warmth up to the
woodsmen, the hardest among a hardy
race.
The snow and steep hillsides, prob
lens in many cases, come as a bless
ing to the woodsmen. He is able to
fall his logs during the open season
and then when the SHOWS of winter
come he is able to slide his logs easily
along the upper levels and shoot them
with no effort down the steep hillsides.
In the lower areas, where the streams
are not so turbulent, the logs are
made into RATS and floated down.
stream to the larger centers Of pop
ulation. The roaring logs In the huge
fireplaces add greatly to the romance
Of life In this nation of the mountains.
Washington Star Sunday Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
"Henpeck" XietorY

A henpecked husband LIS telling one
that brings him sympathy wherever It
Is voiced The husband wanted a dog,
something to share with him the con-
dltion Of being henpecked. MY better
half vetoed the project so often that
despaired of ever owning one. Then
she agreed, one day, to our having
dog, provided he was the kind she
liked. / wanted n police dog, SO l
suggested Newfoundland or st. Ber-
nard. We compromised and got a
Chow. Now things are worse. The
ratio Of Importance in the house used
to be 08 per cent Mrs. and 2 per cent
me. Now 1t Is 9S per cent dog, IN
per cent Mrs. and Y Of 1 per cent me.
Furthermore, carrots may be good for
the dog as the veterinarian recon-
mends. but as for me. I don't think l
thrive on them every night In the
week. oh, well. there is nothing like
dog for company. carrots or no.
Detroit News.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06


The story Of a race that inl,abits
an area three times as large as New
York state, that never engages in
physical combat Of any kind. that be-
heyes in trolls and fairies. that sub
sists on reindeer meat and fish and
that knows not of stealing was told
by Capt. Arthur w. North. who head
cd q three months family expedI-
ton" to Lapland with his wife. their
two children and a young Cornell
student. He said:
There are three classes of Lap
landers-the nomad, the fisher and
the farmer-all bound together by
similar customs, similar superstltions
and similar language, Irrespective Of
whether the territory which they
roam is Russian, Norwegian, Finnish
or Swedish.
''They are the most superstitious
people In the world. Trolls and fairies
control their everyday life, they be-
heve, and their religion, which is
based on the Lutheran, is the widest
combination Of holy rolling, shouting
and screaming one could imagine.
When child is lost the family runs
about the tundra pushing needles and
pins in the ground to hold down the
trolls or fairies they believe have cap
tured the child. Bits of money and
small objects are dropped down wells
and into rivers TO soothe the wrath
Of the trolls, and sacrifices Of rein.
deer meat are made to them, which
the childllks Laplanders take back
and eat themselves when they think
the trolls have finished"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Tapestries of Raphael

Among the priceless treasures Of
the Vatican in Rome, which no money
could buy, are the tapestries Of
Raphael now in the gallery of the
Arazzo, which formerly were hung on
the walls Of the Sistine chapel. The
ten pieces made in Brussels by Peter
van Alst from Raphaels cartoons rep
resent scenes from the history Of the
Apostles. In the sack of Rome in
1927, they were part Of the booty of
the soldiers of Charles V, and they
tried unsuccessfully to take the gold
from the tapestries by use of fire.
They were sold and dispersed and
then recovered, only to again be cap
tured by the French troops in 1898,
who disposed of them to secondhand
dealer Of Genoa. After all their adj
ventures they now rest for the world
to admire.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
YES, A GOOD &c .
CIGAR AT LAST
1t Knocks Out All Previous
Ideas You Ever Had

Men, forget the many times you've
lit a five-center, taken few puffs
and thrown it away. Try one more
brand: HdUd1ln Ribbon. You sure
will hold on TO this onel
HaUGnr Ribbon is five-cent cigar
in one respect only: Price. By every
other standard Of comparison, it be-
longs to a considerably higher-priced
class. 0And the reason is--It's ripe
tobGccol Many fve-cent cigars con-
tain the poorer leaves of the tobacco
plant-under-ripo top leaves (usu-
ally bitter or cycr-ripe bottom
leaves Casually fat-tasting). HG-
gG1lG Ribbon contains only choice
fully-ripe middle leaves. Imagine
getting, for five cents, all the fra
grant, mellow mild, fine favored
goodness of tobacco at its best!
You can prove it in two minutes.
Just plank down one jitney at the
next cigar counter and ask for
HdUana Ribbon. Also sold in PrGc-
teal Pocket Paek7gcs Of five cigars.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Hungarian Dance That
Took Europe by Storm

In 1910 Europe was fighting
its way to new emancipation Intel
lectual freedom and social equaiiza-
ton. In England, France and Ger
many there was q movement for the
leyeling Of classes. Everywhere was
unrest. Highly keyed, the masses
seized upon a new dance, a simple,
celebrating dance that came from
Hungary. It was the polka.
The polka spread like an infection
over Europe and thence to America.
''Polkamania," Punch called 1t. "Its
chief symptoms are extraordinary con-
WILSON'S" said that caustic wit, "and
with gestlculations of the limbs, with
frequent stampings on the floor and
rotary movements Of the body, such
as accompany LESSONS Of the cere-
bellum"; people danced 1t on the
streets and boulevards. CelarIus,
great dancing master of the day, COM
planned that 1t broke down all the set
forms Of the past.-Virginia Pope, In
the New York Times Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Edelweiss Long Love
Token in Switzerland

When the young man Of Switzer-
land desires to show his sweetheart
that he loves her, he has a traditional
way that saves him all the embarrass-
ment Of declaring his love in romantic
phrases. --~
Growing high among the rocks In
inaccessible places beautiful white
flower, the edelwelss, offers the young
swain the love-token that all recog-
nize as prefer Of marriage when
offered to the young lady Of his fancy.
The blossom Of the edelweiss is q
star-shaped white flower, which has
a eottony appearance when seen close
ly. The root growth Of the plant is
remarkably out Of proportion to the
surface parts. The necessity Of pre-
serving Its life among the steep rocky
hillsldes brings about the root growth
which seems to send the little rootlets
through cracks In the rock almost un-
believably small.
The edelweiss 10 not confined to the
mountains Of Switzerland, for 1t Is
also commonly found In the Pyrenees.
Washington Post.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
'Poor Richards" Power

The world listened to "Poor Rich
ard" for % years while he published
his Almanack and for two centuries
afterward. And the reason, after all,
is that he spoke plainly Of plain mat
tiers to plain people. Not always
wisely, but usually with wit and in
variably with clarity. If he were here
today he might prefer to renew the
publication of his Almanack rather
than to play an impressive part In
politics or diplomacy. He would know
from old experience and the second
thought Of two centuries that a hand
full of phrases and hatful Of home
spun sense may have more effect on
the affairs Of men than was ever ac-
complished by cleverness.-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
World's Younpe,t King

The distinction Of being the young
est king in history is claimed for AL
fonsO XIII, deposed ruler of Spain.
When his father died, November 25,
1885, he left no male issue, but the
queen was expecting a child and all
Spain awaited the event with breath
less interest as to whether they were
to have king. Alfonso was born
May II, 1886. and government mani
festo was Immediately issued an
nounclng the birth Of alfonso XIII,
by the grace of God and the consti-
tuition. the Catholic king of Spain"
He was thus king from BIRTH and
he said Of himself that he was the
youngest king ever known in the civ
iliZed world.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Water BuHaloes

The water buffalo or carabao OF the
Philippines is smaller variety of the
indian buffalo, which is the most wide
ly domestlcated buffalo. The Indian
buffalo is used as draft animal and
farm animal In India. China, Japan,
Malaga, Egypt, etc. and has also been
introduced into Europe for farm work
in the marshy sections of Italy, Spain,
Hungary, etc. Our ordinary domestic
oxen are still used for these purposes,
rs well as for food and dairy products,
in various parts OF Europe and other
continents. The American buffalo is
actually bison and not a buffalo.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Official Impressed by
Truly Great Invention

1t was said, somewhat in malice, that
Gen. Zeb Vance of North Carolina was
one of the most untechnical men ever
associated with the United States pat
ent Office.
One day in 1885, while sitting as as
sistant commissioner Of patents by
grace Of Grover Cleveland, he called
in the chief clerk to complain that his
swivel chair was too low for comfort.
The clerk, Schuyler Duryea, listened
respectfully, then asked the general
to rise. Giving the chair few smart
whirls, Duryea adjusted it easily to
the desired level.
"Well," marveled the assistant COM
missioner Of patents, saint that a won
derful invention P'-World's Work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Few Records Preserved
for Future Historians

Tor utufe k1lSIOflanS
1t is pretty safe to predict that al
most all our books, and practically all
our bound files Of newspapers and
magazines, will have crumbled to dust
long before the lapse Of another thou
sand years, for wood pulp paper is
short-lived Even by going to the trou-
BILE Of interviewing all its Newspaper
files with sheets of tissue paper the
New York Public library has no ex-
pectation that they will be handle
able for more than about a hundred
years.
Odd though it seems, 1t is certain
that the student of century or two
hence will be able to consult plenty
Of legible newspapers dating up to
about 1850, for they are on rag pa
per. The papers, however, chron-
telling mans subsequent conquest Of
time and space, the dawn Of the eras
Of flight, wireless, identification and
television, will crumble like ashes at
his touch. Already the file Of a
weekly London journal Of only so
years ago, preserved in the British
Museum library, has met with that
fate.-London Spectator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Wonderful Cistern

The Immense underground clstern
serving Justinian's palace, which lay
in the area Of st. Sophia. CONSTANT
nople, is open to the public. 1t ex-
tends from the foundations of the old
est church in Byzantium, st. Irene,
which is now the military museum, to
the foundations of St Sophia, dis
lance Of 100 yards. 1t is still filled
with perfectly limpld and pure wa
ter The yaulted roof Is carried on
double row of marble columns bear
ing the seal Of Constantine the Great
Between the capital of each column
and the column itself is thin leaf
Of lead to prevent the capitals slipping
In case Of earthquakes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
American Willow Trees
Originally From Syria?

1t has been told that the first weep
ing willow tree In this country was
planted by John Curtis Of Virginia dur
ing the Revolutionary war, and still
stands on the Curtis estate.
The story is that "a traveller In
Syria once sent to Alexander Pope, the
English poet, box Of figs, in which
was q twig from one Of the weeping
willows beside the rivers Of Babylon,
upon which the exiles used to hang
their harps. This twig was planted
alongside Of the Thames, where It
grew. A British officer brought a slip
from this tree and gave 1t to John
Curtis Of Virginia"
Nurserymen claim that this tree Is
the ancestor Of all the weeping viii
lows in this country.
This awakens new interest in that
tree, which is given such prominence
In the Bible-'the willows Of Babylon"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Writing ON Celluloid

1t is possible to write on celluloid
with a solution of asphalt in solvent
naphtha, xylol or other solvent. The
pen must not be too full, or a blur will
result. This writing remains on the
surface Of the celluloid and can be
wiped of with a bit Of absorbent cot
ton or a rag moistened with benzol.
The solution will tend to bite in the
eelluloid If glacial acetic acid, or pos
sibly better, acetic anhydride, is used
instead Of part Of the naphtha or
xylol. A solution Of nitrocellulose is
said to be used instead Of oil for
making ink with which to print upon
celluloid. AS the celluloid itself is
chiefly nitrocellulose, ink Of this kind
will adhere to 1t very firmly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Co-Operation's Value

Cooperation is something that must
be learned the same as reading and
writing must be lenrned. To some II
comes easy, the same MS school sub.
jects are easy to some and to others
very difficult; but. as is sometimes
the case, the seemingly slow boy in
school who sticks to II comes out ahead
In life, so the community that sticks
10 cooperation and is bound to make
1t work comes out ahead. The re-
wards Of cooperation may come slow
ly, but they come.--The Farmer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Brikiah ROYAL Matte

'Dieu ct Mon Droit," the motto Of
the royal arms Of England, first was
assumed by King Richard /, to in
innate that he did not hold his en-
pire in vassalage Of any mortal, wrote
David A. Wells in Things Not Gen.
orally Known" It was later taken
up by Edward III, and was continued
without interruption to the time of
William III, who used the motto "Je
maintiendray," though 'Dieu ct mon
droit" still was retained on the great
seal. After him, Queen Anne used
the motto "Semper Eadem," which had
been used before by Queen Elizabeth,
but since Queen Anne's time "Dleu ct
mon droit" has continued to be the
royal motto.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
"Ws,,w.rd Ho" Name.

The place, Lola. mentioned in
Charles Klngsley's Westward Ho." Is
in the province Of that name in Ecua-
dor. 1t has now a population Of about
one hundred thousand. The capital is
a city of the same name. "Maypures,"
In Westward Ho," is not a fictitious
name. 1t is a village of Colombia on
the 0rlnoco, and It gives its name to
cataracts on the river The usual
spelling today is Maipures.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
War Divided Indian,

In the French and Indian war, had
all the native tribes thrown their
weight to either side, the other side
would doubtless have been defeated.
But 1t happened that they we're div.
ided. The majority OF the Indians,
however, were with the French. Near
ly all the Algonquin tribes were
French in their sympathles. But the
very notable exception Is found In the
fierce, warlike Six Nations. or Iro-
quois, of northern New York, who
cast their lot with the English.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
For Disobedient Bows

Barbarous forms of punishment
for dlsobedlence at school existed in
some schools in the bad old days, one
OF which has Just been found in a
dlsused cupboard at st. Peters
school, Worcester, England. It con-
slsts Of a heavy wooden collar, and
Is secured round the neck with staple,
hinge and paddock. and inscribed "A
disobedient boy" This collar some
what resembles the Chinese cangue
and was used in the same way on
offenders.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Mytholoeieal SYMBOL

In classical mythology a caduceus
IL the rod or wand borne by Hermes,
or Mercury. as an ensign of authority,
qurlity and Office. Originally It was
only a Greek heralds STAFF, a plain
rod entwined with fillets of wool. La.
ter the FLEETS were transformed into
sclpcnis, and In the conventional rem
reservations the caduceus is often
winged. II is symbol of peace and
prosperity. The rod represents pow
er; the serpents represent wisdom !;
and the two wings, diligence and &C.
tivlty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Railroad Building Limited

One may not build a railroad in the
United States If 1t is to operate in In
terstate commerce. The promoters Of
railroad must obtain from the inter-
state commerce commission a certifi-
cate Of convenience and public neces-
slty before they may sell stock or be-
gin construction. The commission
holds hearings to determine If a de-
mand for a railroad exists through
the territory in which 1t is planned
to build, and whether the prospects
are favorable for profitable freight
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Turtle ERRs ON Menu

Somewhere down along the Spanish
main, negroes or starving Spaniards
took chance with turtle eggs. Tur-
tie meat had been appreciated for
many years, but the eggs afforded a
problem. The whites OF these eggs
would not coagulate Salt water,
sweet water and various greases and
also sherry wine we're tried In vain
aud then came the discovery that tnr
lie eggs, scrambled In butter. met al
requirements.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Colorado's Great Gorge

The Grand canyon Of the state Of
Colorado has a total length Of about
2S0 miles from head Of Marble gorge,
near the northern boundary Of Arr
iona, to Grand Wash cliffs, near the
Nevada line. Its most impressibly
beautiful part, los miles long, lies
within the Grand Canyon National
park in northern Arizona. The width
varies from 8 to Is miles, while the
maximum depth is more than a mile.
The Characteristic portion so often
seen in pictures is the point near the
town Of Grand Canyon, Ariz, where
the gorge is almost IS miles from
rim to rim.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
HEMSTITCHING.
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber of Montgomery county, Maryland,
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Montgomery county, Md, letters Of admin
istration on the personal estate Of
JOHN A. HALL.
late of Montgomery county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit and file
the same in said court, with vouchers
thereof. legally authenticated, on or before
the 26th day of July, 1882; otherwise they
may. by law. be excluded from all benehI
of said estate. All persons indebted "
said estate are requested to. make I'M
mediate payment. Given under my hanu
this 26th day of January. 1882.
...u Bib IRA M. HALL.
..s.. Administrator,
ian 29.6t Germantown, Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Smile at Failure

Failure is fatal only insofar as we
permit It to discourage us. For after
NIL failure Is merely a mistake, and
mistakes often come our way so that
we may learn something. II seldom
hurts you to fall--unless you refu ="
TO get up--"rlt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
corn's Origin Unknown

The cereal variously known as
maize, Indian corn or simply corn is
undoubtedly native of some part Of
the New world, although kernels of
corn found in ancient ruins at Athens
and representations resembling corn
plants in ancient Chinese books have
led some to believe that this cereal
may have been indigenous to Asia also.
Some botanists believe that maize was
developed from the heavy-seeded grass
known as toslnte, but the wild progeni-
tor of corn has not been Identified for
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
Toothsome Diseoxerie,

Just how long ago cooks discovered
that pumpkins and squash were not
exclusively provender for cattle is de-
batable, but whether or not the use
Of pumpkins for pie filler was a case
of necessity, the Trainer of the first
pumpkin pie is entitled to a rising
vote of thanks.
1t must have been the southern
darkies who brought into existence the
sweet potato pie and the 1asses pie,
that rich concoction whose next of
kin in the North is the caramel pie.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
DOR SALE,

DOR SALE,
II A home. 6 rooms. two side
porches and front porch. Brick house, hot
water heat. electric lights. one bath. newly
papered and painted, In finest condition.
overlooks U. S. park Located 1918 Park
Place. Will exchange.
J. LEO KOLB.
923 N. Y. Ave,
june l9-lt Washington. D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06

WAIVED Man or woman. wit, ,m,,,,o,
and industry, to introduce and supply the
demand for Rawleighs Household Products
to steady users. Fine openings near you.
We tram and help you. Rawleigh dealers
can make up to 500 week or more. No
experience necessary. Pleasant, profitable
dignified work. Write to-day.
w. T. RAWLEIGH CO..
Dept. MD-4453,
sch l4-4t# Freeport IN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06

SELL FRUIT
y Trees and ornamentals
We have an opening in this section for a
full or part time representative. Cash
commission paid weekly.
TITUS NURSERY CO..
July l5-3t Wanesboro. Va.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06

CHANCE OF LIFETIME.
~ Reliable man wanted TO call on
farmers In north Montgomery county. Md.
Wonderful opportunity. Make 81 to $50
daily. No experience or capital needed.
Write today
McNESS COMPANY,
Dept. p.
nov 27-lt Freeport, Illinois.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1932-05-06
LNkUlT TREES.

One good work and driving sorrel
mare; some cows, sprineers and fresh I;
gas engine, 10 cylinder cut-back truck.
good truck wagon, and other articles, will
be sold quick to quick buyer.
DAVID F. RUNION,
ClaCrksburg.
apr 1913 Montgomery ounty Md.
EoR RENT OR SALE.
Il One double house
on Bridge street. Rockville. Water In the
kitchen ana upstairs. toilet. electric lights
porches front and back. Apply to
W. ERNEST oFFUTT.
uly lS-lm Rockville. Md.
| STRAYED.
- Two hounds recently came TO
my place, the old Judge Bouic farm, on the
CITY Road. about two miles from Rock
vile. Owner con receive the doas by
identifying them.
U. II. HORNER.
,ah-Et Rockville, Nd.