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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
LOVELY LUNCHEON
AT GREYSTONE

Mrs. E. Langdon Hanna enter
tanned FIVE of her schoolmates at
Agnes Scott at a lovely luncheon
at Camp Greystone, Monday.
The table was charminely deco
rated in green and gold, with
bonze nasturtiumS as center
piece. After the luncheon the
guests remained for the beautiful
dance recital on the lawn of the
camp.
Guests were: Mrs. K. A. Bow
en-, of Tryon: Mrs. Robert Camp
bell, of Rowland; Miss Sallie Alb
ernathy. of Winter Haven, Fla;
Miss Rachel Paxon, of Jackson
vile, Fla, and Miss Sallie Suth-
erland, of Charlotte.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
FLIGHT ENSIGN KILLED

NORFOLK, Va. Aug. Ii. (UP)
Engisn James II. Kelsey, Jr., ct
taehcd to the airplane carrier
Lexington, was killed yesterday
afternoon when his plane plunged
into the sna during man@uvers off
Virginia capes.
Kelsey, a member of the 1881
Annapolis graduating class, was
"a years old. He was native Of
Michigan.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
CATHOLICS TO MAKE
ASSUMPTION FEAST

Special services, are announced
for the Catholic church for Wed
nesday for the Feast of the As
sumption. They will be held at
8, 9 and 10 o'clock. The last Of
these viii be solemn high mass
in which the celebrant will be the
Very Rev. A. R. Freeman, pastor
of the Catholic Sacred Heart Ca
thedral at Raleigh, who will sing
the mass and the choir serving for
that occasion will comprise chill
dren from the Nazareth orphan
age, also at Raleigh.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
SEVEN NEW WONDERS

URBANA, ILL.,, Aug. ID. (UP).
None of the original "seven Won
ders Of the world" is included in
a new list compiled by Prof. A..
w. Nolan Of illinois university.
His list of wonders are discovery
of the solar system; law of NOV
ing bodies; law of electricity; law
of electrical radiation; law of
electrical structure of the uni
erse'; law of steam engine; and
law of life.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
THREE EFFORTS TO
END LIFE FAILED

,'KEARNEY, Neb., Aug! IA
(UP)-Clarence Mack lay on the
tracks in front Of passenger
train. A, heroic townsman saved
him. Mack threw himself in front
of a freight train the next day.
The engineer managed to stop.
Arrested, Mack managed to hang
himself with his suspenders, but
guards cut him down in time to
save his life. 600
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
FISH ARE STARVING

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Aug.
IA. -,(UP) - Anglers reported
that large bullheads they are
catching in driving park bonds are
down to skin and bones as result
Of the drought. Insect foods have
disappeared because Of the crop
failures.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
CHARM DIDN'T WORK

LYNN, Mass, Aug. 14.-UP)
Arsenault carried two
rabbits feet as a watch charm so
he wasn't even scratched when his
his a truck recently.
He still had them when he came
to court charged with drunken
but was fined 500. He
decided the date, the twelfth of
the month, was responsible.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
UNUSUAL IDEAS ON
HEALING ARE SOUGHT

DR., Adolph selige, of Miami, is
in Hendersonville, stopping with
DR.. Oliver Dahl. DR.. Selige says
that his hobby is getting acquaint-
ed with people who believe in I'M
usual ideas in healing or claim
special gifts or powers, and he
will be pleased to get acquainted,
with such persons during his stay
in HenderSOnville.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
INFORMAL AFTER
NOON TEA

Mrs ]. A. Woodward extended
a courtesy yesterday afternoon in
the form of charmingly infor-
NAL afternoon tea to about IS
friends from Oak Hill and Shiloh,
Fla. near New SMYRNA. Lovely
golden glow was effectively an
ranged in the home and on the
tea table, centered with a beauti-
full lace cloth, were French zin-
Diac
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
ELDER ANDERSON
TO PREACH AT DANA

Elder j. H. Anderson, eYangel-
list, will. preach at the Advent
Christian Lchurch at Dana, Thurs
day evening, August 10, at 8
o'clock. The public is cordially
invited to this service ...."
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
LOVELY LITTLE PARTY

Miss Sue Garren entertained in
formally. though delightfully."-, last
evneing for Miss Sara Peterson,
of Gainesville, Fla. Gladioi were
used artistically. Games and
dancing were enjoyed and punch
and cakes served later to about
IS guests who attended this at
tractive affair.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
BELLE. BENNETT
SOCIETY MEETS

The Belle Bennett society met
yesterday afternoon with Mrs.
Franklin Marlborough, with the
president, Mrs. II. C. Ransom, con-
Quoting the meeting. Mrs. Irma
Allen had the devotional program
and the leaflet on Rural Life in
the South was given by Mrs.
Charles Cheves. Sandwiches and
iced tea were served.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
BOY SCOUTS ASKED TO
WORK WEDNESDAY FOR
COMING OF PAGEANT

All troops, Boy Scouts are
asked to meet Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the BAPTIST
church and all having hatchets
or axes are asked to bring these
with them. The Boy Scouts will
assist in work of preparation for
the pageant at Laurel Park by
building camp fires for this. q.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
STRANGLED-NOT DROWNED

MILWAUKEE, Aug. IA. (UP).
1t was assumed when Reinhardt
Polsin's body was taken from a
lake that he had drowned. Exam
ination disclosed, however, that
what really killed him was that
he swallowed his false teeth while
swimming; the teeth stuck in his
throat; and he strangled.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
CHANCELLOR HoNoRED

VIENNA, Aug. 14.-(UP).-
Prince Ernst Won Starhembsrg,
viee-chancellor and commander
of the "Fatherland Front" last
night appointed Chancellor Kurt
Schusching vice-commander of
that organization of patriotic
prouns.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
Tomorrow's Menu
BREAKFAST: Orange

BREAKFAST: Orange Juice.
cereal, cream, eggs poached In
milk on toast, milk, coffee. /,
!. LUNCHEON: Squash seal!
loped with tomatoes, pumper-
niekle, baked apple dumplings;
milk, tea. ~ @'
s, DINNER: Braised flank
A steak, mashed potatoes, ten
minute cabbage, beet AID cot
tage cheese salad, .blreberry
gingerbread With whipped
cream, milk coffee.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
KING VIDOR ILL

LONDON, Aug. Ia. (UP).-King
Vidor, American raotion picture
director, is suffering from an at
tack of ptOmaine poisoning. His
condition was described as not
SaIiouS.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
taaeas5lg With the issuance

|+hs- bua5s~----r, =: =, .,.-,,et' 81 81.
Section e.. That a brief de-
scriptiop of the indebtedness to
be refunded is herewith given,
to-wit: Direct obligations Of Hen
derson county asG follows:
1. Courthouse bond dated 81
,04, $1,08O.0G 6% maturity 5-2-
2. Funding bonds dated 12-1-
II. 100000 go maturity 12-l-
"a;
3. Funding bonds dated 9-15-
t23, 100000 60 maturity 9-15-
"a.
A.. Road and bridge bonds dated
1-l.2l, $2,50o.Oo $50 maturity l.
1876:
S. Road and bridge bonds dated
4-1-21, S20,0o0.00 so maturity
4-1-35;
6. Road and bridge bonds dated
1-l-2S, $5,ooo.oo $3.50 maturity
1-1-35; ~
7. Funding bonds dated 6-1-29,
$1O,000.00 $50 maturity 5-1-35;
8. Refunding bonds dated 81
20, $15,000.00 '6.5% maturity D.
1-35. . MT NY
9. Refundinga bonds dated 2-1-
rs, 100000 $3.50 maturity 2
1-S5;
10. Road and bridge funding
bonds dated 11-1-27, $f5;O0O.OO
4.75% maturity 11-1-34;
II. School building bonds dated
4-1-27S s5,00o.oo 4.76SS maturity
4-1-35; y'"
12.tSchool funding bonds dated
SLIPS, 100000 Also matur-
ity 5-l-36.
Section 8. That the maximum
aggregate principal amount Of
said bonds shall be S95,500.00.
] Section 4. That tax sufficient
/ to pay the principal and interest
of the bonds when due shall be
ANNUALLY levied and collected.
Section 5. That a statement Of
debt of said county has been filed
with the clerk and is open to pub
lie inspection. and the county ac-
countant is hereby designated as
the proper official to file said
statement. "F.-'
Section 6, That. all expenses to
be betrayed by means of said
bonds hereby authorized are
necessary expenses of said coun-
ty, within the meaning of Section
II Article vii Of the Constitution
of North Carolina.
Section 7. That this order shall
take effect on its passage and
shall not be submitted to the
voters. 10,
Section 8. That it is hereby
found as q fact and determined
and declared that. this board is
properly and legally. constituted
and organized and has the power
and authority to issue said bonds;
that said bonds ere necessary and
unavoidable for the special pur-
pose stated and the proceeds shall
be applied to said purpose and to
no other.
Section 9. That this board will
meet in the courthouse in said
jcounty at it's office in Hender-
sonville, N. c., on the 28th day
of July, AID, 1884, at 10 a. M,
for the purpose of hearing any
protest against issuance of said
bonds, the board reserving the
/ right on final passage of this
order to amend same except as
to maximum amount Of bonds
that may be issued"
"The foregoing order was fl
nally passed or: the 2sth day of
July, 1884, and was first publish
ed on the 31st day Of July. 1884.
ANY action or proceeding ques-
tioning the validity Of said order
must be commenced within 80
days after its first publication"
This the 31st day Of July, A.
D., 1884. =.
BY order board Of commission
J. C. COSTON,
Clerk, Board of County Commits
sioners of Henderson County,
North Carolina. ,rn = ., 1884,. 0.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
2 APPENDICES REMOVED

EEKHoRN, Wis, Aug. IL
(UP).-When DR.. ]. V. Herzog
operated upon nine-year-old Will
liam Dobuck for appendicitis, he
found that the boy had not just
one appendix, but two. William
is recovering.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
7 FRENCH MINERS DIE

MUIHOUSE, France, Aug. IA;
(UP).-Seven miners were killed
in q mine explosion here yester-
day. The blast was followed by
fire which burned the men TO
death. Two wore injured.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
FLORIDA VISITORS

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest C.. Garland
and children of West Palm Beach,
Fla, are visiting Mrs. Carland's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Drake.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
6 6 6

Liquid, Tablets, Salve, Nose Drops
Checks Malaria in 3 days, Colds
first day, Headaches or Neuralgia
in 80 minutes.
Fine Laxative and Tonic
Most Speedy Remedies Known.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14

1t may be a coincidence, but
nations that honor the Prince Oh
Peace are the ones most opposed
to war.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
BAPTIST SOCIETY MEETS
AT FRUITIAND

The Woman's Missionary So
.eisty of the First Baptist church
met yesterday afternoon with the
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-14
BALFoUR BEAUTY SHOP

Baifour, n. C.
Phone 9117
Permanent Waves
So. so $500
Shampoo and F. w.
soc
Eyebrow Arch, soc
Dye, soc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
WILLIAM S. SMITH

William S. Smith, aged ~ years,
died Sunday, Feb. II, at his home,
2137 Linden ave, Baltimore from
heart trouble, after an illness of
about one week.
He was native of near Darling
ton, Hartford county, but had re-
sided in Baltimore fol. years, where
he held responsible position with
the United States Fidelity anG Guar
antee company.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Han
nah Hughes Smith, and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Helen Reynolds, wife of
Norris ]. Reynolds, of Rising Sun;
also two brothers, Archer Smith, of
Lancaster, Pa, and Barrett Smith,
of East Orange, N. ].
Funeral services were held at his
late home on Tuesday morning, at
.11:00 o'clock, and intermeot made
in Rock Run cemetery, Hartford
county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16

JUDGE HENRY ARTHUR STUMP


Judge Henry Arthur Stump, dean
Of the Supreme Bench, OF Baltimore
In service as well as age, died at his
home Saturday afternoon. HI would
have celebrated his 18th birthday
on Tuesday.
The jurist was injured IN a fall
recently and had been confined to
his home at 1894 North Calvert St.,
for the past several days. 1t was
not thought, however, that his con-
dftion was serious.
Born at Perry Point, Cecil county,
in 1857, Judge Stump acquired his
education from tutors and private
schools and later attended st. Johns
College at Annapolis, from which
he was graduated in 1873.
Following his graduation he read
law in the Offices of his brother,
Fred Stump, in Cecil county. Adj
mitted to the bar in 1881, he set up
Offices in Baltimore with Henry D.
Harlan and James p. Gorter,' both
of them subsequently judges of the
Court of Appeals.
After Judge Gorter was appointed
to the bench in 1907, Judge Stump
became associated in his law practice
with the late Mayor Thomas G.
Hayes. He was appointed to a va
rancy on the Supreme bench in May
1910, by the late Austin l.. Croth-
ers, former Governor of Maryland.
In November, 1911, Judge Stump
entered the general elections and
was elected for a term of fifteen
years.
When his term expired in 1926, it
was extended by the State Legisla-
ture until 1881. In 1891 his term
again was extended by the Legisla-
ture beyond the age limit set by
law, which is 70 years.
During all his years on the
bench, Judge Stump was obliged to
be away from active duty only once
ON account of illness. This occur
red in 1880, when he was ill for a
few weeks.
He was son of the late john and
Mary Alicia Stump, of Perry Point,
and is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Carrie T. Riegel Stump. Services
were held at the home of deceased
on Tuesday at IL noon. Burial
private.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
ALBERT T. ABERNATnY

Albert T. Alternately, age 81, fun
eral director, former past great
sachem of Council of Maryland Red
Men, and one of the best known
lodgemen of the Del-Mar-Va PENN
sula, died at his home in Cherry
Hill, Feb. 8, following a long period
of illness from diabetis. He had
been unconscious for two DAYS prior
to his death.
Mr.. Alternately was native of
Hartford county, but come to this
county when young man. He was
superintendent of the Cocil county
asylum for a number Of yeas.
He was an active member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church at
Cherry Hill and charter member
and former director of the Riwanis
Club of Elkton. He was likewise a
director in the State Funero' Direc-
tors Association of May land, and
president Of the Susquehanna Build
ing and Loan Association of Cecil
county.
Mr.. Alternately Is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Florence H. Abernathy, a
son, William P. Alternately, Of Ches-
ter, Pa, and daughter. Mrs. Anne
E. Janney, of Andora. Funeral
services were held at his late home
at O'Clock Monday afternoon with
interment in Cherry Hill M. E..
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
FILES SUIT FOR DIVORCE

On the grounds of desertion and
abandonment, Mrs. Alice Green Rel
mott, of Elkton, through he, coun-
sci, Henry L. Constable, has filed
suit in the Circuit Court for Cecil
County for an absolute divorce from
her husband, Frederick Reilnolt.
The couple was married on July
26, 1880, in Hartford county, and
lived together in Havre de Grace for
six weeks according to the bill when
her husband abandoned he1 with
out just cause and reason aud de
clared his intention to live with her
no longer" The abandonment has
been continued uninterruptedly for
more than three years and ,ne sep
aration of the parties is beyond any
reasonable expectation of reconcil-
iation, it is alleged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
RISING SUN W. Q. n. Y.

The Rising Sun w. c. 7. U. met
at the home Of Mrs. Jennie W. Tay-
lor, Thursday afternoon, with sew
enteen members present. Mrs. Will
liam M. Pogue presiding. Devo-
tional was led by Mrs. Willis L. Ely,
singing Some Glad Day. Scrip
ture reading, st. Luke S:1-25, fol-
lowed with the Lords Prayer.
Singing, LEAD On, o King Eternal :
Minutes Of the january meeting
were read by the secretary Mrs.
Clara B. Keen. Reports Of the
Treasurer and correspondents secre-
tary were given. Two petitions
were circulated and signed, against
the granting of liquor licenses, and
against the use of girls pictures in
advertising for cigarettes aud Ii
quors. A Frances Willard Memoir
ial program was in charge OF Mrs.
Charles S. Pyle, as follows: Sing
ing. 20 Master, Let Me Walk With
Thee" Scripture Mosais (rassages
Miss Willard underlined in her
Bible) were read by each one pres
ent; Prayer was offered by Mrs
Mary Garvin; remarks on the out
standing Memorial to Frances Will
lard in my state, and why; poem
to Miss Willard was read BY Mrs
Edwin Haines; reading, The Secret
of Her Influence, by Mrs Pyle;
Quartette, 1--WE Are Coming, Deal
Leader" by Mrs. M. U. zimmerman
Mrs. A. B. Frye, Mrs. Ann Haines
and Mrs. Charles S. Pyle; The HUI
maness of Frances Willard, was
read by Mrs. A. B. Frye; interesting
sketch of Frances Wizards life was
read by Mrs. Pyle. After the offer
ing the meeting closed with singing
A delightful social hour followed,
refreshments were served by, Mrs.
Clara B. Keen, Mrs. Mary Garvin
and Mrs. Elwood Brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
BENJAMIN VANsANT

Benjamin Vansant was found in a
dying condition on the floor, in the
kitchen of his home, near Sylmar
on Saturday morning by Blaine Nc
Vey, who had become concerned and
went to investigate when Mr.. Vans
ant had failed to deliver milk to the
creamery, as was his custom.
The stricken man did net regain
consciousness but fingered until
Saturday night, when he passed
away.
Mr.. Vansant lived alone on his
farm short distance from Sylmar.
He had been at the store of Arthur
Reynolds, in the village Friday eve
ming, and complained of not feeling
well, but when it was suggested
some one walk home with him,
stated he thought he would be all
right by morning, and left for home.
The superstition is he was stricken
after reaching his home AID fell
unconscious to the kitchen floor,
where he lay all night, with the
thermometer near zero, the conse-
quent exposure to the severe wealth
er ha 'tening his death.
The deceased was So years Of age.
He was these of the late James
and Amanda Paxton vansant, was
born and spent his entire life at
Sylmar, were he followed farming.
Since the death some years ago,
of his wife, who was Miss Grace
Phillips, of Rising Sun, he had lived
alone. One daughter survives, Mrs.
Grace Montgomery, of near Colora.
The funeral was held Tuesday af-
ternoon with services at Sylsnar M.
e. Church and interment in West
Nottingham Presbyterian cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
PLACED ON RAILROAD AONOR
ROLL

]. e. Gillespie, So, Of Perryville
after As years service with the
Pennsylvania Railroad, has heen re-
tired and placed on the honor list
of the company. His retirement
took effect on Thursday, Feb. 1.
Mr.. Gillespie is a lifelong resident
of Perryville. He entered the SER
vice of the company there al regu-
lar yard brakeman on July II, 1888
On January 1, 1898, he was pro-
NOTED to extra yard flagman and
seven years later was given a post
as extra yard conductor. He was
promoted to the position as yard
conductor on August S, 1901.
Benjamin r. Bacon, engineman
Maryland Division, Pennsylvania
Railroad, has been presented with 9
50-year gold service button by G. S
West, superintendent, at Division
Headquarters, Wilmington.
Mr.. Bacon was born in Newark
and entered the service as mes
senger, Jan. %, 1884; was promot
ed to fireman Dec. II, 1899. His
service covered freight, local pas
senger and yard freight service, il
which latter position he Is still &C
tive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
MARYLAND TERCENTErNIAL

The fact that the st. Marys Coun-
ty Tercentenary Committee will join
the Maryland Tercentenafy Commits
sion in the June goth celebration at
st. Mary's City of the founding of
Maryland, will, it is said, make the
event more notable than otherwise
would have been possible. The
dominating feature of the program
win be a pageant and the St. Mary's
County Committee has announced
that it will invite every other coun-
" to take part in 1t, so that the oc-
casion may have truly Statewide
significance.
r Bennett Darnall, Chairman of
the Executive Committee of the
Commission, attended a conference
Of the st. Mary's County Commit
tee in Leonardtown last Friday.
His report of the proceedings was
highly enthusiastic and he was en-
phatic in stating that the coopera-
tion Of the county group would do
more than anything else to assure
the success OF the observance. He
said that this group had adopted
plans for the appointment of various
subcommittee and that ii would
leave nothing undone TO uphold
southern Maryland reputation for
hospitality. Houses in the vicinity
Of 81. Mary's City and throughout
the county win be thrown open for
ne reception Of visitorss.
Everything possible. DR.. Darnail
added. will be done both by the
County Committee and the Tercen-
tenaFT Commission, not orly for
eaioyment o. the celebration. but in
tha interests Of public safety and
health.
The state Roads Commission Il
eompleting work that viii greatly
facilitate handling Of the great
press q tralac expected and the
9laEs Department q Heallh has as
sared me Works Committee az The
Naseent&nary Commission that Il
ri 10 eFefgfhlne neenssAry 10 good
14HIlAI'rn Nemhefa 81 the Works
team||Ia1 arr MI oarnaI|. }.
49, H1Rsse azz zsslsoa EAElz
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16
EDWARD W plckARD

Review" written by Edwar'. Pick
ard.
This is an editorial Interpretation
of todays history-making ents in
our own country and throughout the
world, of events that have all infiu-
ence, directly or indirectly, On our
selves. 1t covers the kind of events
hat intelligent citizens tala about,
hat they wish to be informed about,
so they may talk intelligent'y.
Edward w. Pickard, who prepares
this feature for our columns. is one
Of the highly trained newspaper OBJ
servers and writer's of the nation
He has a background of many years
Of experience, of very broad edu-
cation, of personal contact with men
Of affairs of this country, and travel
and study in many foreign lands.
From his school and college days he
las been a constant student of world
history of the past, of world and ma
tional history in the making, of the
men and events of our generation.
Mr.. Pickard's foreign travels have
but intensified his love for an ap-
probation of America. He is in
sensely American, and sees world
events through the eyes of an Amer
lcan. He writes of events from the
standpoint of their effect on our own
land. ~tf -
Our readers will find IN this
Weekly News Review" a feature
that Is very much worthy Of their
careful reading each week. 1t will
keep them closely in touch with the
events Of consequence, and they win
find in il q sure foundation tor any
discussion they may have with their
neishhors Of the real and important
ssws e sash wssk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-16

The acreage Of asparagus avail
able in Maryland this coming spring
will be about 1880 acres. o,cording
to Richard G. Ross. agricultDra sta
tistician for the Maryland Crop Re-
porting Service. This is about
three per cent larger than the 1898
acreage, most of the increase hav-
ing ACQUIRED in Cecil conuty.
Total acreage for the United
States is placed by Mr.. Ross at ILL.,
400 acres or about four percent less
than in 1888. Practically all The
decrease has occurred in California.
where two-thirds of the total crop i
produced.