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The producers news., 1933-02-01

ready crossed to Oregon and Califor-
MA, but none outside of trappers and
fur traders had tarried in Montana.
but they were to be found on every
stream and the geography of the
state was we'll known to them. Tn
that year in February, a few days
before the treaty was signed with
Mexico gold was discovered at Fort
Sutter, in the Sacramento Valley,
California 1t was the first import
ant gold discovery in North Ameri-
ca. The news spread up and down
the Pacific coast like wild fire. Ad-
venturers hurried thither from every
settlement in California and Oregon.
Soldiers ran away from the Ameri-
can garrison then in California. sail
ors deserted as soon as their ships
came to anchor, leaving them lie in
the harbor for months, trades we're
stopped, all business closed and towns
were eft empty The news of the
discovery filtered through to the
eastern States by the middle of the
summer and aroused tremendous ex-
cltement. Early the following year
thousands Of men and with them
hundreds of women and children. also
from Europe as well as from our own
land, all feverishly eager to win
riches quickly, started for the gold
fields Of California. Many went on
sailing boats and steamers, by way
of Cape Horn, or by the quicker
route of the Isthmus of Panama.
However, most of the gold seekers
joined caravans of Prairie Schooners
and rode or trudged overland along
the Santa Fe and California trails.
Like the Oregon trail, the weary
roads to California were plainly
marked by the bleaching skeleton of
animals and the graves of men,
women and children.
THE HORDE OF FORTY min ERS
The members of the forty-miners,
The producers news., 1933-02-01

In 1915 Texas, which had seeded
from Mexico in 1886, was annexed to
the Union. This led to war with
Mexico in the spring of 1916 over the
boundary. At the close of the wal
IN February, 1913, vanquished Mex.
co ceded large areas in the South
west to this country. California Sc
ceded from Mexico in 1916 and set u.
the California Republic known as the
" Bear State" because of a picture of
a bear on its flag. This rebellion was
led by group of Americans who had
settled about San Francisco Bay and
IN the Sacramento Valley, as soon as
they heard of the Mexican war. The
Bear State" was taken possession
OF by the United States in 1847. By
the results of this war, the holdings
OF Uncle Sam were doubled in the
west and extended along the Pacific.
from the Columbia River to the Gulf
OF CalifOr1lia-all of this new terri
tory costing besides the cost of the
war about $37,5OOOOO in cash, which
was then considered a gigantic sum
and become a political issue.
The producers news., 1933-02-01

During the years after the Lewis
and Clark expedition and the Mexi-
can war, several explorers came into
the west, and more and more became.
known of that territory named the
Great American Desert" by Zebuilon.
Pike who explored west from St.
Louis in 1906 and 'O7, after the re
turn Of Lewis and Clark.
The producers news., 1933-02-01
GOLD DISCOVERED IN CALL
FORNIA

BY 1848, the trails across the
Desert were well defined, and a
lot was known of the great west
thousands Of intrepid spirits had al
The producers news., 1933-02-01
THE GREAT PATHFINDER


John G. Fremont, an engineer, was
sent by President Tyler in 1912 to
explore the South pass in what is
now Wyoming to see if it were not
a better place for the Oregon Trail
to cross the Rockies. Kit Carson
was Fremont guide on this expedi-
ton, as he was later on other explor-
atiOns. The venture was successful
and Fremont brought back much val
uable information about the great
mountains of the west. In 1843,
Fremont went out over the Santa Fe
Trail from Kansas City to the Capital
of New Mexico, from where he
turned north, experiencing many per-
ilOus advantureS. He explored the
basin Of the Great Salt Lake and then
went on to the Pacific by way of the
Columbia River, carefully examining
and mapping the country along the
way, returning to st. Louis over the
Oregon trail The expedition gave
Fremont the name, "The Pathfind-
eT, and he became almost as famous
in Europe as in America. A third
time he went out, in 1848, and cross
ing Kansas, Colorado, and Utah,
spent the winter in the mountains of
Northern California, locating the Cal
ifOrnia trail west from the end of the
Salt Lake trail at Salt Lake City.
The producers news., 1933-02-01

Many trappers and adventurers
such as hit Carson and other Scouts
who had carried on private explora-
tions for the fur companies, had
made reports, which extended con-
siderablly the knowledge of the
country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

worn by the young woman playing ice
hockey in the picture could be seen in
the original it would certainly quail
ify as being plenty colorful. The trim
~ buttoned and belted jacket is of
bright red corduroy. 1t is lined with
natural channels. The skirt is of rich
green suede leather. It's buttoned
d0wn-the-front fastening is the last
word for sportswear.
Included among timely suggestions
for conseryatively smart snow suits
are types such as the model shown to
the right in the picture. It is made
of navy gabardine which is so general
ly worn. it has become almost ira
dition in the sports realm. Variety is
afforded by the plaid lining which is
woven in flaming colors.
The commendable thing about mod
ern winter sports toys is that no mat
ter how pictorial they may be they
never sacrifice the practical
The sportswoman who knows her
fashions never thinks of wearing a
jacket or blouse which does not fasten
with a metal slide or. some, such ar.
rangement. That is, If she be not in.
trigued with some other equally as
dependable gadget such as, for in
stance, the new fastening created by
Schiaparelli which slips small wooden
knobs through leather thongs row
Of 'em is warranted to doll up" any
ski or skate suit to the snow queens
taste. Howsoever to do the trick with,
out ostentation you will please to note
the pulloyer blouse pictured above in
the group, which fastens with metal
slide at the back of the neck. The
collar and gloves are striped in pale
blue and brown.
q. 1882. Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
A Romance Of the
Commonplace
By FRANCES
PARKINSON KEyES
wNU Service
Copyright by Frances Parkinson Reyes

Mary smiled back; and looking at
her, but thinking Of Blanche, Philip
felt that this episode was closed.
The second episode had nothing what
ever to do with the past, but good
deal to do with the present. Try as
he might-and he certainly did try
Philip could not succeed In liking Paul.
What was worse, the more he saw Of
him, the less he liked him. The dis
like, noticed, but carefully hushed up
by Violet, seemed to be entirely mu-
tuaL And Paul was spending so much
Of his time, especially since the ar
rival Of the new motor, In the society
of Miss Resale King, summer vis-
itor, worker In New York depart
ment store. that his family was IA
vored less and less by his presence.
Philip, who had marveled at the way
Mary bore Pauls shortcomings, and
not only bore, but forgave them from
the beginning, marveled still more at
the apparent indifference with which
she bore his frank neglect.
But Mary was, as he was eventual
ly to discover, far less Indifferent
than he had supposed. and knowing a
little Of the capacity for suffering that
many silent and self-contained per-
sons possess, the discovery disturbed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
GOLD AND SILVER
SLIPPERS RETURN

The fashion tip given by one of the
better shoe houses is to dye the heels
and bows of an opera pump to match
the gown or the accessories. This
same house is showing slipper that
can almost be said TO embody every
color of the rainbow in vivid pattern.
Velvet slippers are exceedingly
smart. Many of them have straps and
intricate trimmings of gold or silver
kidslsin. Some have both. Returned
to favor are kidskin gold and silver
slippers. new note is combina
ton of the gold and silver.
The brocades are very smart. They
are trimmed with the gold or silver
kidskin. Some houses are showing a
trim of opaque kidskin. There are
satin and MORE combinations to be
had and crepe slippers to be dyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

Ito, HO. hol Who wouldn't 60, up
IL on the hill top far, far away?
Come on up, the SHOWS fine. Let's gol
Whether we be snow-faring fans or
among those who elect to join the style
parade under sunny skies swhere sum-
mer spends the winter" the "what-to-
wear" problem is ever with us. So
let's spend few moments in confer
ence with Dame Fashion and see what
she has to say upon the subject.
To begin with those who skate and
ski and toboggan and frolic in the
snow are expected to follow as metic-
ulous style program as does milady
who promenades along sun-warmed
beaches or dances to the rhythmic sway
of waving palms under tropic starry
skies.
A most important lesson which fash
ion teaches is the value of color--flam-
boyant, audacious color, IL you please.
A formula for color which the smart
set is adopting enthusiastically for
winter sports outfits is gray for the
basic color with accessories in riot
of brilliant greens, blues, reds and or
ange tones. Over swanky gray cos,
TUNE consisting of trousers in dark
gray with a tuck-in sweater in lighter
tone, the neckband and wristbands
knitted In vivid stripes, she who skates
wears patchwork suede Jacket, in
lumberjack fashion, which startles the
eye with it's vivid coloring, being
formed of swatches of blue, green, red
and yellow suede sewed together in
crazy-quilt fashion, with enough gray
suede worked in to relate it to the gray
of the sweater and trousers with which
it is worn.
1t does not look its high color in the
picture. but if the skirt-andjacket suit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
Primitive Mans First
Idea of Architecture

Historians of architecture tell us
that mans first building efforts were
for the purpose Of protecting himself
from the weather. He required shell
ter from the angry elements, and
hence "the inclemency Of the seasons
was the mother of architecture" In
his primitiveness he took the nests of
birds and the lairs Of beasts as his
model, and the earliest hut was prob
ably a mere arbor of twigs, after
wards covered with mud. Then huts
were built of branches of trees and
covered with turf. And there Is every
reason to suppose that the men who
built shelters of this kind were agrI-
culturists by occupation. The hunter,
on the other hand, preferred cave
dwelling, which protected him better
from the attacks of his fellows or wild
animals, while the shepherds who led
a nomadic or wandering life, as some
of them do today in Central Asia, nat
urally devised tents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
SYNOPSIS

Motoring through Vermont, Philip
Starr, young Boston architect, meets
Blanche Manning, seventeen, with
whom he is Immediately enamored. 1t
being a long distance to Burlington.
STAIRS destination, Blanche suggests,
the village Of Hamstead not boasting
q hotel, that he become. for the night
a guest Of her cousin, Mary Manning.
Mary receives Philip with true YER
mont hospitality, ana he makes the
acquaintance of her cousin Paul, rec
ognized as her fiance. Starr finds Mary
is acquainted with Gale Hamlin, noted
Boston architect, In whose office Philip
is employed. He informs her Of his de-
sire to win Blanche for his wife. She
tells him of an old family superstition
concerning the "Blanchesp of the Nam
ming family. Paul Manning is inclined
to be dissipated, not realizing Mary's
true worth. Mary's reproaches for his
undue ''conviviality" are badly received
by Paul, and the girl begins to have
misgivings as, to the wisdom of the
alliance. Gale Hamiin. long q sutton
for Mary's hand, visits Hamstead but
makes no progress in his lovemaking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
WORKING TO CAPACITY


William James once advanced the.
theory that few human beings ever
work up to. their fullest capacity.
Vast energy resources are hidden by
the habit of fatigue obstacles which
we never break through. It is posi-
Bile that we possess not only a sec
Ond wind but third and a fourth.
"In exceptional cases, we may find,
beyond the very extremity of fatigue
distress, amounts Of ease and power
that we never dreamed ourselves to
own, sources Of strength habitually
no. taxed at all because habitually
we never push through the obstruc-
ton, never pass those early critical
points," James says.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
One-Sleeved Gowns Are
Latest Freaksin Paris

Two sleeves do not make Dress
Paris couturiers are striving to per.
suade their clients that one is quite
sufficient
However bizarre may be your men.
tai picture of "a one-sleeved gown, In
reality the creation is sometimes effec-
tive. It's smartest. however. when ap
piled to jackets.
These leave one arm covered with
a fabric contrasting with the fabric
of the dress sleeve. The armhole of
the missing sleeve" is trimmed with
feathers, the ether with fur.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

One sleeveless decollete gown with
lock of cunning dinner Jackets equals
a whole wardrobe of evening clothes.
Which goes to show how practical
fashion is growing during these days
when economy is correct form wher-
ever we may go. The model pictured is
in black and white velvet. Gold or sill
ver-spangled velvet would make up
very prettily after this fashion. The
list of fiattering dinner jackets in
cludes some very dainty fantasies
made of choice lace either black or
in ecru or flesh tints. Worn over black
velvet or crepe dresses they transform
the formal gown into costume tuned
to the semi-formal dine or dance hour.
The fair for sparkle is reflected in
the dazzling little capelets and jackets
which are sequin covered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

Mary Tried TO Struggle Away From
Him, Hot With Fury, Sick With
Shame and Disgust.
him not little. Next to Blanche,
there was no one In the world for
whom he cared as much as he already
did for Mary, and they were naturally
thrown great deal together. Going
into Seth Manning's house one day
on. an errand, he first encountered
Moses.
where's Mary?' inquired Philip.
"In her room," said Moses.
I'm her room!" Philip echoed It
was so unusual for Mary to be "off
duty" even for few minutes, that
the fact was alarming.
Eyes. Lynn on the bed"
SIS she sick?"
""No. Cryin'. Hard" added Moses
with emphasis.
"Do you know why?" pursued Philip.
paul." said Moses laconically.
Philip turned thoughtfully away.
He was sleeping in the room adjoining
Paul's on his brief visits at Lady
Blanche farm, and he had some idea
of the hours his future brother-in-law
was keeping. After vacillating for a
short time between his reluctance to
NEEDLE In other peoples affairs and
his distress at the thought of Mary's
unhappiness, he waited up for Paul
that night, and endeavored to have a
talk with him.
The attempt was far from success
full. Philip tried to put the question
fairly and kindly. But Paul was en-
ragged.
you had better mind your own bust
ness" he shouted, SO loudly that
Philip feared Violet and Blanche
might both be aroused. II don't tell
you how to manage things with my
sister, do I? You've done just as you
id pleased about the whole affair,
since the day you first struck the farm.
And I'll thank you to let mine alone,
too. l guess / know what I'm about T.
I'm afraid you don't. That's just
it, said Philip. "And I'm older than
you, and have been about bit more,
and"
"Oh. you're afraid I don't, are you?
Well, should worry" jeered Paul,
who was picking up more or less New
York slang. Were good little. boy.
aren't we? Never hit it up In all our
lives! Well, run along to bed, that's
the best place for one Of your ad-
vanced years and experience-you must
look out not to keep too late hours. or
get your feet wet, or something like
that-might be fatal" Then as
Philip hesitated, Paul burst into oaths
before which Philip. hitherto Hnac-
quainted with certain phrases Of rural
vocabulary. stood electrified for mo-
ment, and then walked into his own
room and closed the door.
And so the second episode, also,
came to an abrupt end, and he strove
to dismiss both from his mind
The wedding day, which seemed to
the impatient bridegroom so inter-
minabiy slow in arriving, came at last
warm, clear and cloudless. The
little white Congregational church.
where all the Warnings had always
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
Seouin Capes

A shoulder cape of sequins on black
net or chiffon is charming worn with
a simple evening gown. They can be
bought separately to wear with differ
ent dresses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20


It's pure, wholesome. sweet to the
taste and sweet in your chiId's little
stomach. 1t builds up and strength.
ems weak, puny, underwefght chill
dren. makes them eat heartily, brings
the roses back to their cheeks,
makes them playful, energetic, full
Of life. And no bilious, headachy,
Constituted, feverish, fretful baby OF
child ever failed to respond to the
gentle influence Of California Fig
Syrup on their little bowels. 1t starts
lazy bowels quick, cleans them out
thoroughly, tones and strengthens
them so they continue to act nor
mally, of their own accord.
Millions Of mothers know about
California Fig Syrup from expert
ence. A Western mother, Mrs. J. G.
Moore, 119 Cliff Ave-, San Antonio,
Texas, says: sCaIifornia Fig Syrup
Is certainly all that's claimed for 1t.
! have proved that with my little
Dorothy. She was bottle baby and
very delicate. Her bowels were
weak. I started her on Fig Syrup
when she was few months old and
it regulated her, quick. ! have used
it with her ever since for colds and
every little setback and her wonder
full condition tells better than words
how it helps .
Don't be imposed on. See that the
Fig Syrup you buy bears the name,
california" so you'll get the genu-
Inc, famous for so years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
Hatback Il Need

The strong popularity of the Vic
torlan coiffure that sweeps all the
curls to the back Of the head makes
the elevated hatback practically i'm.
perative.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
Plaid Velvet

Plaid velvet bags with scarfs to
match are gay and pretty to wear with
your dark fur coat or with solid col
or wool dress. -n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
Yeast for Bread

Bread was first made with yeast n
the Seventeenth century.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20

SONGS ARRANGED AND PUBLISHED.
Melodies composed. Reasonable. Legitimate
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-01-20
Dorothy 5 Mother
Proves Claim

Children don't or
dinarily take to med
icfnes but here's one
that all Of them
love- Perhaps IT
shouldn't be called
a medicine at all.
It's more like a rich,
Arnnnr,fnnfna AnnH
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-19

long, bright and stormy history more than the "spitball' and it's contemporary tricks with the old horsehide. As the pitchers "doped'' the sphere and Allan Russell of the Boston Red Sox fired his un- gorgettable emery ball" great chapter was written in America $ national game.
 Mighty Caseys, helpless d crestfallen, drowned their sorrows in the old corner saloon until one day, in 1920, the Major Leagues legislated the tF7ck pitching from baseball.
 In ruling out the trick pitches, the Major Leagues banned the emery" "licorice," wax" and "talcum" balls immediately, but
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-19

the background for young Joe's exploits.
 It isn't quite clear how the Dodgers permitted the escape of this youngster, who was born in Brooklyn nearly 24 years ago, but he caught the eye of Giant Scouts in the Eastern League
 Malay started out with Hartford but was sold to Bridgeport, his present home town, and then a Giant farm in 1881. He quickly showed he knew how to handle a bat. He was hitting 1885 when the Eastern blew up in 1882, then was shifted to the Piedmont league farm" Of the Giants at Winston Salem.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-19
HE'S A SLUGGER

Malay moved into the New York Penn League batting lead the end of July by collecting six hits in eight trips to the plate in a Sun day double header, showing his av- craze up to .365. He has been leading the league in most hits and ranked third in runs batted in His fielding, too, has been con spicuously brilliant
 T hear Malay is a hustline young man who knows his way around the ball park" remarked Bill Terry, in manifesting interest in the Scranton stars develop ment. We will welcome that type of player on this club at all times and I have no doubt Malay will get the chance to show what he can do."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-19

permitted the clubs to retain two "spitters' each. Those thus ham, ed could use the "spitball" dur ing the rest of their baseball ca reers.
 All others, including rockies con- ing up from the minors, were barred from using it in the plar to weed out the trick pitching.
 Only Two Left
 So, one by one, the IS offic- ially designated "spitball" pitcher. 10 in the American and eight in the National League-have pass ed from the game, except Grimes and Faber Jack Picus Quinn i: ,still angling to get back to the Majors but with small prospects after his release this summer by the Cincinnati Reds.
 Here is the official list of the "spitball' pitchers handed out ir 1920:
 American Lsague-Allan Russell Boston; Urban Faber and Eddie Ciotte, Chicago; Stanley Coveles- kie and Ray Caldwell, Clyeveland; Jack Quinn, New York; Urbar Shocker and Allan Sothoron, St Louis; Yancey Doe Ayres anc Dutch" Leonard, Detroit. National League-Bil Doak, St Louis; Phil Douglas, New York Flllingim and Dick Rudolph, Bos. ton; Ray Fisher and Clarence Mitchell, Cincinnati; Burleig | Grimes, Pittsburgh, and Marvin Goodwin, St. Louis.
 All those names bring back memories. The men now are scat tered; some are dead Sothoror still belongs to the game, assist .ag Rogers Hornsby in directing the St. Louis Browns.
 George Hildebrand, umpire 1T the American League. still claims credit as the originator of the "spitball" and chuckles as he re- lates how he discovered the tricks he could do with the ball while an outfielder in the Pacific Coast League and how he taught it tC a tsammate, Elmer Strickett. Anc Strickett taught a young rookie one Ed Walsh, how to throw tht trick pitch and Walsh became onl of the games most importan pitching immortals Jack Ches. boro picked it up and won 4. games with it in 1904
 When Faber and Grimes pass from baseballs big show, the ia nous "spitball'' goes with them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-08-19
By PAUL MIKELSON Press Sports Writerl


 CHICAGO, Aug. 19 - Except when Urban Faper and Burleigh Grimes uncoil their aging arms as relief pitchers, spit ball" pitch ing is only chapter ln Major League baseball history.
 Gone is the big army of pitch ing stars, who bewildered the will low wielders in the days of the hitless wonders. Only Faber and Grimes, at the sunset of their il- lustrious careers, remain as re- mindets of the good old days of the "talcum,' wax" shine" ''li- corice," and emery" balls.
 "Doped Baseballs"
 Nothing stirred baseball in it's