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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

A sample of the methods resorted
to by the vets in their efforts Ito fool
people and win support to their
cause, by Misrepresentation and
perversion, is the "Herald Times"
sheet, with which the. mails have
been flooded. The "Herald Times"
is dated at washington, D. c. 'Feb-
ruary 3d." 1882, and carries at its
head the announcement that the state
ments made by it are Imaginary
that is, just plain es,-which they
are. These lies are to the effect that
President Hoover, is to- give sup
port to the wet cause, and similar
statements, that have not the slightest
foundation in fact, but are expected
to dupe the public.
In our opinion this sort of prop
uganda, and the method taken in
attempting to put it over, hurts the
very cause it is intended to promote.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
Land Area For Food

1t takes more than 2 acres of
crops to produce food for an
American, but it takes only /
acre for a German, one-half
an acre for a Chinese, and only
one-fourth an acre of land to
feed a japanese, according to
DR.. o. e. Baker, economist of
the United States Department
of Agriculture. Doctor Baker
points out that these differen-
ces in the acreage of crops
needed to fed one person are
due principally to differences in
diet. However, twice as much
land is necessary to produce
food for a Chinese as for a
Japanese, because crop yields
are much higher in Japan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
"lron Crown" Of Italy

The ancient crown of Lombardy is
broad circle of gold set with large
rubies, emeralds and sapphires on a
ground of blue and gold enamel. A
narrow band Of iron three-eighths of
an inch wide and one-tenth of an inch
thick Is attached around the inside
Of the circle and is said to have been
originally one Of the nails used in the
cross on which Christ was crucifled.
Empress Helena, said to be the discov-
erer of the cross, gave the nail to her
son Constantine to protect him in bat
tie. This bit of iron, exposed for 1900
years, has not trace Of rust on 1t.
The earliest notice Of this famous
crown Is that It was used to crown
a king of Normandy in sol. Napo-
leon crowned himself king of Italy
With it In 1905.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

is probably sounded on the oil
drillers' psychology.
Fruit Cocktail Supreme: Chill
two casaba melons, one No. /
can of grapefruit juice, one cup
sweet cider and one-fourth cup OF
confectioner's sugar. Cut out the
melon meats in tiny balls and fill
cocktail glasses with them. Mix
the grapefruit juice, cider and
sugar, and pour over. Garnish
with red and a green cherry.
= Grab Meat Cocktail: Fork the
contents of a 61a-ounce can of
crab meat. Add two finely chopped
hard-cooked eggs and six sliced
stuffed olives. Fork in lightly
one-half cup of shredded and
crisped lettuce, add one-half cup
of a good cocktail sauce with q
catsup base. and serve in small
green pepper cups.s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

Cut in slices, dip in fine crumbs
and saute in fat until a nice
brown. Make a white sauce Of
two tablespoons butter, two table
spoons flour and one and one-half
cups diluted evaporated milk. Sea
son to taste with salt, and add the
contents of one S-ounce can OF
peas. Serve over salmon.
Caramel Nut Pudding: Scald
one-half of a one-pound can of
evaporated milk with one-half cup
Of water. Melt six tablespoons
Of brown sugar to a syrup, add to
the milk, and stir until dissolved.
Smooth together three and one
half tablespoons of cornstarch,
few grains. of salt and four table,
spoons of water. Add to the cara
mel and milk, in a double boiler.
and stir until thick. Then let
cook for fifteen minutes. Cool, add
a few drops of vanilla and four
tablespoons chopped nuts, and
chill. Serve with one-third cup
Of cream which has been whipped.s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
BICENTENNIAL PROGRAMS

Every day requests from all over
the contry pour into the offices of
the United States George Washing
ton Bicentennial Commission for
literature and information regarding
the educational contests and other
activities sponsored by the Commits :
sion. In preparation for the nation
wide observance of this event, the
schools are in general well organized.
1t would require considerable space
to cite all the interesting activities
being carried on by the educational
departments of all the States, but
few may be given as an indication of
what is going on throughout the en-
tire country.
In South Dakota the State Depart
ment of Education has prepared
comprehensive, interesting and
educational program for the Bicen-
tennial Celebration which has been
sent to all schools in the state. A
calendar of special dates to be
observed, Suggestions for special
activities of all kinds and summary
OF Washington's character for school
study are all part of this publication.
In Fredericksburg, Virginia, the
home town of Washington's mother,
the entire population is reported in
tensely interested in the educational
activities of the Celebration. DR..
Oscar H. Darter, head of the History
Department of the State Teachers
College there, reports that the
George Washington Appreciation
Course has been given every term
since last June and that its very
popularity has forced him to limit
the enrolment to thirty students.
A free trip to the Nations Capital
has been provided in Georgia for the
winner of the state oratorical contest.
In Alabama the entire state has been
aroused and As, 900 students are par
ticipating i'm Kentucky. From Ten
nessee and Vernon. recent requests
for Bicentennial literature have liter
ally poured into the offices of the
National Commission.
In every part of the country the
same activity indicates the universal
student interest in the Bicentennial
Celebration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
Many Kinds OF Fish Known
AS SardineS

Sardines are growing in
popularity in the diet of Ameri-
bons. celebrated headline hunt
about 100000 cases a year,
while that of California ap-
proximates 100000 cases an
nually, says DR.. A. G. Hunter,
Of the Federal Food and Drug
Administration. So popular.
indeed, are these little fish that
the American sardine-packing
industry has grown enormously
during the past decade or so.
In addition, we import large
quantities of sardines.
Commercially speaking, any
small canned fish of the her
ring family is a sardine," says
Doctor Hunter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
National Traffic Safety Contest

The National Safety Council has
announced that on January | the
na.nOer OF cities to enter its Traffic
Safery Contest had passed the l25
marx.
Six of the IS major cities, those
with more than $4,000 population,
have enrolled, as have II OF the "A
. cities OF between 25O, 900 and 500, 900.
Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Baltl-
more and PirtsDurgn are among the
competing metropohses, and at the
last report local parties were WORK
ing to obtain the entries OF New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, San
Francisco and Cleveland. When all
entries are In about one-fourth OF the
entire population will be directly
affected by the safety drive.
Inc contest is OF lnestlmaDle bene
fit to the communities participating.
NIt demands an accurate cneck VI
fatal accidents, and stresses the
importance OF adequate traTIic law
enforcement. 1t does an In.nenSe
amount OF good by making the
plOllc generally Conscious Vi the
responsibility every motorists snouid
1eeI and 1--we upto.
Last year $500 people lost their
lives because OF carelessneSS, lncom-
petence or recKieSsnesS at the wneeis
of automobiles. FMS mounting rec
ord or death and accident mas Just
forced al Increase OF auto.noOiie
ilaDllIty insurance rates IN IA states,
based on the average loss cost per
car IRON 1921 to 1851, inclusive.
Now responsible motorists are
promising themselves to DO their
part TO lower the rate lii 1882, anu
TIE National IraIllc oaIety Contest
will do much to keep TINS pledge
fresh in their minds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
THE LADY CECIL

Bentztown Bard In BALTIC. Sun
I bow to Lady Cecil, the crown
of Maryland's sweet,
With ribbons in her blowing
hair and sandals on her
feet;
The lovely Lady Cecil,
A paragon of love.
Who leads the proud pro-
cession
OF the golden Eastern
Shore!
Her red clay hills so lofty, her
streams that softly flow,
Her woodlands and her marsh
es where the wilding
blossoms grow;
A kiss to Lady Cecil
Who in her courtly way
Brings back the romance Of
the morn,
The dreams of yesterday!
From Rising Sun to Cecilton,
one glory has she worn
A lady of the loneliness Of
April's smile at morn;
The lovely Lady Cecil,
Upon her brow the crown
That marks her as in beau
teous grace
She smiles so sweetly
down.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
Eat Your Dessert First

VERY undietetic. you will say.
' Right. But II you were an oil
driller out in the muddy districts
where derricks, like gigantic tar
antulas spread their spidery feet
Of steel down seven or eight thou
sand feet below the surface of the
earth to discover-maybe a for
tune and maybe a dry hole-you
would heartily approve of the oil
drillers' slogan, "eat your dessert
first" For when accidents hap
pen on an oil job they happen
fast. and the men on the job eat
their best things first. lest an
emergency call should come to
cheat them out Of their dessert.
But why should some of the
most tempting bits on the menu
be served last? The present
vogue for serving q delicious
fruit cup first. or q fish cocktail
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
LEAP YEAR BABIES

Many thousands of babies will be
born in this country on the last day
of this month-the 29th.
Many thousands Of parents will
ask, "When is our baby's next birth
day? Is it February 20, 1888?
An important question, no doubt,
but there is one more important:
That is: ''What kind of man or
woman will our baby grow up to be?"
For the benefit of parents-and
babies-we mention a few simple
rules that will help to answer this
question satisfactorily.
They are:
Don't play with your baby too
much when he is young.
2-Don't let children tease him or
grown people fondle him.
3-Keep him clean, see that he has
plenty of fresh air by night and by
day.
don't encourage him to walk
too soon-he will begin himself when
nature means him to.
5-Don't encourage him to think
too soon. His stomach needs for
digestion the blood that thinking
takes to his brain.
6-Don't allow anybody outside
the family to kiss him, and don't
allow anybody but the mother to kiss
him on the mouth. You cannot pre-
vent her from. doing that unfortuat-
ely, though it would be better if
she would not.
7-Remember that a sickly, baby
often grows up to be a healthy and
brilliant man or woman. Think of
the worlds great figures whose lives
were departed of in childhood, from
Sir Iseac Newton to Theodore Roose-
welt.
There are other simple rules that
give your baby the chance he needs,
but these are the most essential.
You can get detailed advice on car
ing for him from your doctor, or
from the nearest child health center.
But to return to babies born on
February 20.
You are intererted to know that
leap year children are supposed to
be more valuable and intelligent than
others to be more highly priced, to
be worth at least four times as much
as those who have the misfortune to
be born on less suspicious days.
And about the next birthday. 1t
will fall on February %, 1888. A
leap year child will have lived 365
days then and hence is entitled to
celebrate at the end of that period
like anybody else.
That is the answer to your first, if
your least important, question
Washington Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
Spelling of "Hare.Brained"

The original and correct form Of the
word Is "hare-brained." It means
Eighty, skittish or reckless and refers
to the characteristics of hare. MAD
as March hare" had somewhat sim
liar origin. A wild, needless, foolish,
volatile or giddy person Is said to be
hare-brained because he has or shows
no more brains or sense than a hare
or rabbit. The word is sometimes IN
correctly written "hair-brained," even
by reputable writer's, and that spelling,
which began to occur before the year
1000, has led many to seek different
origin Of the term.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

Hens have to meet a high
standard before they are used
for breeding purposes at the
United States Livestock Expert
ment Station at Beltsvilie, Md.
Poultry men of the United
States Department of Agricul-
ture choose breeding hens only
from those which produce at
least 225 eggs in the pullet
years and whose eggs average
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
Indian Cure for Insomnia

Although the Indians may not have
known much about science, one Of
their simple devices for curing insom-
MIA is worthy of adoption. according to
Modern Mechanics and Inventions
Magazine. Their favorite method,
which they are now offering to nerve,
racked moderns, was to follow with
their eyes the devious lines Of a COM
plicated pattern. Five or ten trips
around this pattern will bring sleep.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

VOU are cordially invited to be
Il present at this dinner to be
served in your own home any eve
ming at six o'clock at cost of
only one dollar.
MENU
SGuteed Salmon Slices 10Th
Crecn,cd Peas 23s
Sweet Mixed Pickles ST
Buttered Asparagus 25f
Orange and Banana Salad 15f
Bread and Butter 81
Caramel Nut Pudding Ice
Demi.sasse 81
S0Hteed Salmon Slices Nth
Creamed Peas: Add one-half tea
spoon salt to one and one-half
cups of boiling water; addon
/, half cup cornmeal, and cook un-
til thick. Add one-half the con-
tents Of tall can Of salmon, salt
and PEPPER to taste and few
drops Of lemon juice. Pack into a
creased loaf pan and let chill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
FLOYD GIBBONS

The one and only Floyd Glib
bins, celeprated headline hunt
er, Is rlgnt IN the thick or the
lighting III shanghai, reporting
the Cnlnese-Japanese squaD-
pie in VIVID worn pictures. For
the Invest, most interesting
nrst-hand accounts Oh what $
gong on IN emma, read F'loyd
uiDpons daily in the New York
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

An increase of a quarter of a
million bushels OF OysLers tnls
season over last year Is preulc-
tea ny Swepson Earle. oIaUe
Conservation Commissioner,
VINO views II as an lnulca.lon
that Marylanus oyster lnuuslry
once again ~ ~ lie up grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
Today's Tasks Fir.t

Today Is the appointed time to get
your job done. Never put II off until
tomorrow. for tomorrow will never
come. Inertia is one of the greatest
of our sins. Do today what should be
done today-tomorrow will find Its
own tasks.-Grit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19
FINANCIAL STATISTICS OF
STATE FOR 1880

The Bureau OF the Census an
nounces summary of the financial
statistics of the State of Maryland for
the fiscal year ending Sept. 80, 1880.
The per capita figures for 1880 are
based on an estimated population of
1882, 900. These statistics were
compiled by Mr.. Joseph o. McCusker.
Expenditures-The payments for
operation and maintenance of the
general departments of Maryland
amouated to $21, 579, $40, or 1892
per capita. This includes So, O24, 357,
appointments for education to the
minor civil divisions of the State.
In 1929 the per capita for operation
and maintenance of general depart
ments was $11.34 and in 1917, S.. 40.
The increased per capita for 1880
was principally due to increased
payments for operation and main
tenance of highways. The payments
for operation and maintenance OF
public service enterprises in 1880
amounted to $91,875; interest on
debt, $1,342,377; and outlays for
permanent improvements, $12, 983, :
1853. The total payments, therefore,
for operation and maintenance of
general departments and public SER
vice enterprises, for interest and
OUTLAWS were $50, 997,375. OF this
amount 81, 1873 represents payments
by a State department or enterprise
to another on account of services.
The totals include all payments for
the year, whether made from current
revenues or from the proceeds of
bond issues.
Or the governmental costs report
ed above, $17, 105, 849 was for high
ways, $6,2970l2 being for main
tenance and $40, 8O8, 1877 for construc-
ton.
Revenues-The total revenue re-
ceipts were $3l, 1853, 400, or $500
per capita. This was So, 145, 778
more than the total payments of the
year, exclusive of the payments for
permanent improvements, but $4,-
1897, 1856 less than the total payments
including those for permanent i'm
provements. These payments in
excess OF revenue receipts were met
from the proceeds of debt obligations.
OF the total revenue. receipts $7l, 1919
represents receipts from a State de
partment or enterprise on account OF
services. Property and special taxes
represented % per cent for 1917.
, The increase in the amount of prop.
erty and special taxes collected was
1915 per cent from 1917 to 1880 and
5 per cent from 1929 to 1880. The
per capita of property and special
taxes collected was 1854 in 1880,
1888 in 1929, and $40 in 1917.
The sales tax on gasoline amounte d
to 50, S6b, 62l in 1850 and 81, $40, 1856
In 1929, an increase OF 18 per cent
lndeDtedness-Ihe total funded OF
fixed debt outstanding Sept. 30, 1896
was $33, l54,uJU. vi this amount
sly, 26S,0oo was for highways.
fhe net indebtedness funded OF
fixed debt less sinking fund assets,
was $3l, 27o, 609, or $40. l6 per capita.
In 1923 the per capita net debt was
$500 ami In 1917, $l434.
Valuations and Tax Levies-The
assessed valuation OF property In
Maryland subject to advalorem taxa
ton was 81, 75l, 1851, OIL; the amount
OF State taxes levied Was 80, 358, 323
and tine per capita levy, $3.50. In
1923 the per capita levy was So. y:
and in 1917, $l.lk.
-O-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

at least 2 ounces in weight,
They save only the chicken
from hens whose eggs are at
least 70 per cent hatchable.
Puliets are not used in the reg
ular breeding pens on the
Government farms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

Two is company and three is
q crowd at a genuine picnic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

1t depends on your grand
parents what part of your
anatomy gives out first.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-02-19

Rock or sand for founda-
tons? Take your choice.
The Washington times., 1932-02-29
When The Feature Is
Shown On The Screen

PALACE-Marie Dressler, in
Emma" At 11:15 a. M, 1922,
1921, $40, 8 and 10 p. m. Stage
shows at lis, 4:34, 6:37 and
9:06 p. m.
R-K-O KEITH'S-Richard Dix,
In "The Lost Squadron" At11:15
a. M, 1853, 4:41, 1924 and 1O:O7
p. m. Stage shows at 12:46, 1929,
6:12 and 1855 p. m.
EARLE-Marlene Dietrich, in
shanghai Express" At 1880
q. m, 2, 4:40, 1920 and 10 D. m.
Stage shows at 1:10, $3.50, $50
and 9:1O p. m.
METROPOLITAN George Ar
lisS, in "The May Who Played
God" At II a. m, 12:48, 2:34,
4:21, 6:O4, 7:51 and 9:40 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Wallace Beery. in
''Hell Divers" At IL a. M. 1:O5,
S:15, 500, 7:35 and 9:35 p. m.
RIALTO-Bela Lugosi, in Muir.
ders in the Rue Morgue." At
1925 a. M, 1857, 1927, 1857, 6:57,
1927 and 9:58 p. m.
FOX-George OBrien, in "The
Gay Cabalerro." At 1887 a. m,
1852, 4:44, 1926 and 1908 p. m.
El Brendel in person at 1885, 4:27,
7:O9 and 9:49 p. m.
The Washington times., 1932-02-29
Paul Whitenan Is
Booked for Keith's

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for an early appearance
Of Paul Whiteman and his band
at RK-O Keith's Theater.
Whiteman, known throughout
the world as the king of Jazz, :"
has not played vaudeville for
quite sometime. but his musical
activities over the broadcasting
networks and his R.C.A. Victor
records have supplemented a
great reputation earned when he
had no competition in the band
and orchestra field. In that
field Paul Whiteman and his
band still retain supremacy.
The Washington times., 1932-02-29

Andrew Il. Kelley do other things
not strictly musical, but seemingly
preferred by audiences. Waring
has so men, whereas formerly q
full symphony of 110 men deliv-
cred the Poet and Peasant" and
1872" overtures.
The union is meeting today at
Carnegie Hall, and the full mem
bership Of 10000 in Local 802 will
pass upon the questions:
Resolved, That no employed
musician should do incidental
work.
Resolved, That no musician
should sing, recite or act from a
theater pit.
Harry Arthur, of the Fox chain.
announces that if they restrict
Rory's program, the answer will
be to make many more musicians
idle. For, Mr.. Arthur SAYS, the
theaterS rather than submit to
such dictation, will ranIace the
living musicians with ID mel
The Washington times., 1932-02-29
Lillian Dixon Is
Star in Cayety

Struggling against the handicap
of a poor chorus, Lillian Dixon's
Innocent Maids" the Gayety's
offering for this week, by the
brilliance Of it's principals, sends
the patrons away with a pleasant
taste.
Miss Dixon, deserves a niche
beside Ann Corio, being one of
the most beautiful and charming
stars on the circuit. AS guest
star, Jimmy Lake presents Nora
Ford, "the blues singer Of bur-
lesque." Her style continues to
attract admirers.
This production is especially
strong in comedians. There are
three, although Charles Cole,
rotund comic, has a minor part.
George Murray and Bob Startz-
man, however, are real treats.
The straight men are Harry
BeaSley and Frank Scanlon, both
quite adept. Supporting Lillian
Dixon are Marcella Newberry,
Madaline LaVerne and Ethel Du-
Bois.
The Washington times., 1932-02-29
THrII p I -
Dietrich Shines in
Picture at
Earle

It does not need the front
page ballyhoo Shanghai Express"
is receiving every day to make it
Marlene Dietrich's best picture.
This latest product of the direc-
torial artistry of Josejh von
Sternberg, now on view at the
Earle, is one of the most genuine
ly satisfying motion pictures seen
here in many a day.
Direction Is Superb
Camera effects achieved in the
perturbation Of this eventful
three-day journey from Peiping
to Shanghai reveal some of the
most noteworthy innovations
since the departure of the silent
films. Direction is superb. And
although the picture is hampered
by a rather trite plot, its realism
is overpowering.
Director Won Sternberg mas
shown judiciouS restraint in the
use Of dialogue. Much of the
picture has an effective and logi-
cal Musical accompaniment. The
cast, including Warner GLAND,
Give Brook, Anna May Wong,
Eugene Palette, Louise Closer
Hale and Gustav Won Seyffertitz,
is almost all-star, and the acting
is all that could be desired. The
mass effects gained through the
employment of numerous Chinese
actors are extraordinarily vivid.
Miss Dietrich, more attractive
than ever, though not leg is dis
played, has the role of one of
those glamorous courtesans so
dear to present-day literature.
She is one of a company en-
route to Shanghai, through a
country in the stress of civil war.
On the train she meets her
former sweetheart, and they are
reconciled. Then, however, comes
an interruption. The train is
halted, and government troops re-
move a revolutionary spy.
Good SuppIementaries .
A few hours later the tables
are turned. Rebel troops stop
the express, and their comman-
der, an erstwhile passenger, holds
a British physician-played by
Brook-as hostage. Events bring
about misunderstanding between
the man of medicine and the
woman he has so recently re-
admitted to his heart; but the
unwinding of the plot at last
finds them again in each others
arms.
News reel pictures, showing the
bombing of Chapel, add to the
realistic effect of the feature,
and a "Looney Tune" affords
comedy relief
Freddy Clark introduces Chi
nese motives into his overture.
Joe Pastine and two attractive
girls do a clever dancing act:
Abbott and Robey clown and
fiddle: Evelyn Wilson, late of the
Scandals" sings character songs,
and the Three Swifts juggle.