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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
WORKS PROGRESS ADM N / S.
TRATION

The Works Progress Administra-
ton, which provides jobs instead OF
cash handouts, is at last getting into
motion. Administrator Hopkins be-
lieves that it will not be long before
the WPA is providing 100000
Jobs, the goal it was designed tc
reach some time ago. When that
time comes, all direct relief will be
a. once abandoned.
Mr.. Hopkins says that if the Fed
eral government is going to provide
Jobs for those who are able to work
the states should be willing to take
care of those who are unable tc
work. Most states reply that they
can't pay the costs. While this
futile argument continues, the un-
employables can only look forward
with fear to oncoming winter
Congress is planning appropria-
lions for the old, the infirm, the de-
pendent young. But those plans are
still in the embryo stage-their com
pletion will be impossible for many
months. AS result, it seems in
evitable that the problem of the I'M
employables will grow constantly in
size during the immediate future.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
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All Like Hymn Tunes a.
Glorious Christmas Time

UMHIs Christmas stuff gets my
W goat" growled a man in fish
ing dory coming home IAN git out
of it is heavy weather. poor catch.
and little money. don't want to hear
no more about it. I'm a-goin' to treat
Christmas like any other day. I'm
a-gon' out to look at my traps and not
act so foolish as other folks"
That SOP" replied his companion.
Ice lay on the sprayhood SIeet and
cold water slOshed around In the boat
bottom. The shore looked dark and
uninviting. Maybe you'll change ynrr
mind after you've had good hot mug.
up. Guess you're hungry"
The boat went on through the black
water Now sudden brightness
showed on the road high above them.
several of them. bobbed in group.
And the wind brought the voices If
people Singing. Down on the dark
water the music drifted-clear. sweet,
almost unearthly. "Oh, Little Town
of Bethlehem"
kind of nice,' growled out the man
who was fed up on Christmas "Kind
of cheers Teller along. I always was
mighty fond of that there tune"
The music ceased. The water seemed
blacker. colder than ever. "Wish they'd
tune up again at Christmas a
man likes music, those hymn-tunes
well, feller'd miss 'em, reck.
on"
His companion laughed. you bark
awful fierce, don't you? But when it
comes right down to it, one little tune
sets you all straight with Christmas
spirit. You don't hate Christmas.
You're just hungry"
Again the music lifted on the night
air and floated down to them. Moth
in like 'em nothin' in all the
world like Christmas music to put
heart into Teller"
The dory slid into the slip. And
two cold fishermen climbed YEARLY
home, the echo of music ringing Ia
their ears.-Martha Banning Thomas.
Western Newspaper Union
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
HOG CHOLERA IN STATE Low
DURING OCTOBER

Hog cholera was reported on 81
premises in Maryland during the
month of October, the smallest num-
Der recorded for that period since
records were started fifteen years
ago, according to DR.. Mark Welsh,
Staee veterinarian
Thirteen of Marylands 23 coun-
ties reported outbreaks. These were
Washington county, 9 outbreaks;
Worcester, s.; Prince Georges, 4 :;
Garrett, 8; Wicomico, 2; and Allie
gany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Dor
chester, Frederick, Howard, Queen
Anne's and Somerset counties,
each. Washington county has the
rather dubious honor of having the
largest number of outbreaks for any
county during the last four months.
According to DR.. Welsh, sixteen of
the outbreaks were caused by feed
ing cholera infected pork wastes and
six cases were caused by feeding raw
city garbage, which also contained
cholera infected pork scraps. In
addition, rowing sick hogs spread the
infection on four premises, two more
were the result of serum-virus
breaks, one outbreak was caused by
the purchase of new stock that was
sick when bought, one case was
caused by the improper burial of
diseased carcasses, and still another
case resulted from loaning a boar
that brought infection back to the
home premises.
In emphasizing the importance of
reporting cases early, DR.. Welsh
points out that of the 81 cases re-
ported in the state, 104 animals
were dead and Sc were sick, when
the department was notified. A
total of 4S5 animals were involved.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
Federal DOLE ENDS AFTER
PAYING OUT OF SO, 1914, 900, 900

So far as the Federal Government
is concerned the "dole" is ended.
Harry L. Hopkins, FERA and
WPA administrator, has announced
that all states and territories have
been given their last allotments for
direct relief. The Federal Emery
ency Relief Administration, created
by Congress in May 1888, is closing
up shop after distributing grand
total of $3,694, 0OO,O 900 to the needy
through state governments. From
now on the Federal Government will
use jobs as the medium of furnish
ing relief.
The Federal Government has been
gradually cutting off the states from
the oft-termed "un-American" dole
for the last three months. First to
go were Alabama and Wyoming
which were told on Sept. that their
local governments must assume the
care of all the needy not employed
either in private employment or on
federal work relief jobs.
Las: to be severed from the fed
eral purse was list of % states in
Guiding California, Illinois, Kansas,
Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North
Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas,
Utah, Montana, Washington, West
Virginia, and Wisconsin.
President Roosevelt announced
last summer that the dole would be
ended by Nov. L, but the delay in
getting the $4,O00,OOO, 1000 federal
works program underway made it
necessary to postpone this goal to
December L.
In his address at Atlanta Friday,
the President reported that the aim
of putting 100000 needy to work
had been practically fulfilled. On
last Wednesday, he said, 1925,
iobless persons had been given en-
ployment on work-relief projects
The other $4,000 have been ordered
to report to work on projects under
way or ready to be started.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
WHAT CHRISTMAS SEALS DO

Continuing custom that is now
almost traditional in American life,
Christmas Seals appeared again
throughout the nation on Thanks
giving Day. From then until Christ
mas Day they will make %heir silent
plea for aid for the tuberculous.
For more than a quarter OF CEN
fury the National tuberculosis Asso-
citation and it's 1000 affiliated units
throughout the country have been
waging war against this disease.
They point out startling facts about
it that deserve the attention of every
one.
Although progress has been made
in the fight against tuberculosis, it is
still the greatest cause of death in
this country between the ages of Is
and As. The annual toll from this
cause is approximately 10000 men,
women and children. One and one
half times as many young women as
young men between the ages of l 5
and "a are victims of this disease
which causes an annual economic
loss to the nation of nearly a billion
dollars.
The work financed by Christmas
Seal funds is varied. But it is all
directed toward the discovery of UNI
known cases of tuberculosis, securing
treatment for them, and educating
The public in basic facts about the
disease so they will know how to
protect themselves from it. Educa-
lion of the public is the fundamental
purpose of the National tuberculosis
Association which declares that ii
modern knowledge about the disease
were properly applied by the public
tuberculosis could be wiped out al
most overnight. All presen. deaths
from the disease, says this authority,
are totally unnecessary. Such edu-
cational work includes the distribu-
ton of literature and posters, lee
cures, radio broadcasting, motion
pictures, exhibits and other devices.
Nursing is also a major activity and
many associations conduct clinics at
which tuberculin tests for children
and chest examinations for adults
are given. Considerable rehabilita-
lion work is also done. All these
services are provided free to the
suffering, but it is all made possible
by the sale of Christmas Seals for a
penny each during the period be-
tween Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Don't stop at buying a few seals for
your Christmas mail. Remember
stamp collectors have long been
sticking Christmas Seals in their
albums.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
Christmas Experience,
Helping to Play Santa

1T WAS Christmas Eve. The fast
~ express was roaring through the
night. In the smoker. half dozen of
us were talking. telling Christmas ex-
periences we had known.
1.-The strangest Christmas ever
spent" began, when it came my turn,
'was about fifteen years ago. was
obliged to stop over in small west
ern town, and felt bit sorry for my
self. | was convinced Christmas was
going to be pretty dull affair.
Il think it was along about this
time on Christmas Eve, while was
sitting in the hotel room, that some
one tapped lightly on my door. Open
ing it, beheld a stranger standing
there.
MAY l come in a minuteT he
asked.
why certainly / replied, as
swung the door wider, I'll be mighty
glad of your company
1.-THE man fidgeted quite bit before
he spoke
. I'm going to make a very strange
request he faltered; I'm going to ask
you, stranger to help me play Santa
Claus. Years ago. in the transfer of
mining claim. | cheated man :.
His family are now in need, and I
want to do something. The thing has
been driving me almost crazy
~ don't want anyone in town to
know about it. that's why I'm calling
upon stranger. 1t must all be done
through you.
THAT Christmas | spent $1,000 on a
family | had never seen before, bind
ing them to secrecy. and giving the
excuse of being an eccentric million
aire who wanted to make a merry
Christmas for some .one"-Katherine
Edelman.
Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
LACK OF CARE CARDINAL SIN
OF MOTORISTS

Analysis of State accident reports
shows beyond question, the Keystone
Automobile Club of Maryland de-
clares, that lack of care, the cardi-
nal sin of motorists" is responsible
for majority of highway crashes.
In thousands of cases, according to
Club statisticians, the causes under
lying accidents en- streets and high
ways are nothing more than failure
of drivers to exercise common,
everyday caution.
This" said Garrison P Knox,
Manager of the Club, is exemplified
in the actions of the speed mer-
chant, who drives at a fast clip
when common sense tells him he
should slew down; in the hazardous
practice of cutting in to gain
momentary advantage on crowded
roads; in chance-taking on hills and
curves, and in entering main high
ways from side roads without regard
to approaching traffic.
Faulty brakes and murderous
headlights also take high rank in
he faults classified under lack of
care. No one will argue that the
motorist who drives with either can
be considered careful operator
THE query naturally arises, What
can be done about it?' or 'Wha: is
necessary to make the roads safe for
the careful motorists? The answer,
as we see it, is education. There is
abundant law on the subject, blu. the
laws will be ineffective until motor
lists observe them of their own
volition, rather than through strict
enforcement methods of the police
The driver whose education has pro-
crossed to the point we have in mind
will not require the presence of a
uniformed policeman TO bring him to
sense of his responsibilities. In
final analysis, all the vehicle laws
ask is for the motorist to use good
judgment, and that is little enough
when his life is at stake"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

Mussolini is still clustering but
there is definite confirmation that
the French Government has warned
Italy very plainly that any attack
on the British Mediterranean fleet or
British forces by pressure of sane
tions would find France instantly on
Britain's side. The sudden harden
ing of the Anglo-French military
front agains. any desperate act OF
Italy, following an oil embargo, ap-
peared to have jolted Italy into more
moderation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
BOGEY OF SURPLUS
POPULATION

Mussolini, Italy's Prime Minister
and war lord, has undertaken to
justify his attack on Ethiopia on the
grounds that Italy needs more terri
tory as an outlet for it's surplus
population. Although pursuing bar
barrie means to attain this ostensible
end, reliable information shows that
the sympathy he has gained from
certain quarters on these grounds is
not justifable.
The World Almanac discloses some
interesting data on so-called surplus
populations. For example, Italy is
shown to have an average density of
$40 persons to the square mile.
Germany, which makes similar
complaint and which also is under
the rule of dictator, has an aver
age population of $50 to the square
mile; and Japan, which justifies its
imperial policy in China on the
same grounds, has 433 to the square
mile.
On the other hand, among the ma
tions with high averages and not
complaining are the Netherlands will
a population of go to the square
mile, Belgium with sos, and Eng
land with the amazing average of
742-more than twice that of Italy,
and more than that of Italy and
Germany combined.
If any Americans sympathetic
faculties have been captured by Mus
solini's alleged reason for invading
Ethiopia, he will find in our own
country the following states with a
far greater average density of popu-
lation than that of Italy: Massachu-
settts with 52S, New Jersey with SGT
and Rhode Island with 644.
For population outlets from these
states of great relative density, we
have the vast undeveloped spaces of
the West and Southwest, and recent
ly Alaska, which the Federal Gov
eminent is offering inducements to
settle. England, with the most
dense population in Europe, likewise
has vast colonial areas, sparsely
populated and possessing splendid
natural resources awaiting the magic
touch of industry. Italy. Belgium,
and the Netherlands, too, have
colonial possessions.
One wonders, in the light of these
facts, why any nationally minded per-
son can swallow the Italian Dicta-
tors DOGGY of surplus population as
a Justification of his attack upon
Ethiopia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

Not only has the President indi-
Gated that new wave of economy is
about to sweep over the federal es-
tablishment, but the House Commit
tee on Expenditures in the Executive
Department has asked all depart
ments, bureaus and independent
agencies of the government to indi-
cate how money can be saved. The
President has tentatively set the
figure for savings for the fiscal year
1887 at half billion and Treasury
experts predict that if business
trends continue upward there will be
a 100000 900 increase in revenue
With this cut in expenditures and in
crease in revenues the administra-
ton would be able to lop billion
dollars off the deficit and be in a
position to actually balance the
budget in 1888.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

God the Only Cause and Creator"
will be the subject of the Lesson
Sermon in all Churches of Christ,
Scientist, on Sunday, December 8.
The Golden Text will be from
Psalms 93:1-"The Lord reigne.h,
he is clothed with majesty, where
with he hath girded himself; the
world also is established, that 1t can
not be moved"
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible: Romans 8:16
THE Spirit itself beareth witness
with our spirit that we are the chill
dren of God"
The Lesson Sermon also will in
clude the following passage from the
Christian Science textbook, Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
lures" by Mary Baker Eddy, page
63-"In Science man is the offspring
of Spirit
MOpou NOV fol hnf IL 10 mt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
THIRTY MONTHS OF DOLE IN
MARYLAND

With stoppage of the government
dole on Nov. 80, nearly S45, 100000
was spent by Federal and State
agencies for relief in Maryland in the
past 80 months.
A compilation by the Fedora
Emergency Relief Administration
showed that $35,632,157 had been
supplied by the Federal government
for direct aid to the States needy
since May, 1888. The final allot-
ment made in November for Mary
land totaled $964,912.
The FERA figures, including the
first nine months in 1885, and the
years 1888 and 1884, showed the
State had supplied $9,42S,331.O3 fol
direct relief.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
NOVEMBER CHEVROLET RETAIL
SALES

Chevrolet retail sales during the
first 20 days of November totalled
60,707 units, nearly double The pre-
vious high record for that period, it
was announced at the offices of the
Chevrolet Motor Co., Detroit.
Only once in Chevrolet history, in
1926, has the sales total for the
whole month Of November exceeded
that for the first 20 days of the
present month, the records show.
Since the November, 1926, figure
was only about 5000 higher, the
current November will be, by a wide
margin, the greatest in the history
of the company.
The new 20-day record, following
the Introduction of new models Nov.
2, is nearly three times as great as
the best previous post-announcement
20 days since January, 1928. With
the exception of April, this year,
there has not been a first 20-day
period in any month to equal it since
April, 1880.
To assure an adequate supply of
cars to meet the record demand, pro-
duction has been stepped up beyond
the 100000 units originally project
ed for November. A new high mark
for a single days production of 1886
models was reached Nov. %, officials
reported. when more than 5000
units rolled OFF the assembly lines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

OF all the weapons being used to
combat motor traffic accidents, en-
forcement is ultimately the most i'm
por:ant. This is not to minimize the
vital need for education, for educa-
ton is great hope, and only
through it can we achieve the ideal
of acknowledgment. Nevertheless,
until education teaches the motorist
better habits and a proper respect
for the added advantages given by
traffic engineering safety, enforce
ment must assume the practical
leadership in accident reduction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
FARM BUREAU PREPARES TAX
REPORT

Members of the Joint Tax Commit
tee of the Maryland State Grange and
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
met in Baltimore to consider a tenta-
tive tax report to be presented to
both organizations at their annual
sessions. This committee has pre-
pared very comprehensive report,
Is pages script and II pages tables,
dealing largely with the tax revenue
requirements of the state and local
governments for relief purposes, and
the possible sources of revenue to
meet such requirements.
The committee is stressing econ
my throughout the report and is
studying the tax legislation passed by
the last session of the Legislature to
give il a background before the pro-
posals that will be made. First
consideration is being given to the
possible curtailment of relief ex-
penditures by changes in administra-
ton and financial support.
It is suggesting various sources of
revenue that are now being utilized
in other states and has prepared
data indicating the probable yield
and revenue from such sources in
Maryland, for example, the yield
from a state income tax, sales tax,
special commodity tax. including
beer, whiskey, cosmetics, amuse-
ments, utilities and others. All
recommendations will be submitted
20 the State Grange and the State
Farm Bureau Federation for their
respective action.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
~ ~
CHRISTMAS TREES

M HE ever-spreading interest
W. in the idea of the living
Christmas tree and the growing
use for them for outdoor decora-
tons at the holidays is to be ap-
plauded. Communities have com
= peted with one another in this
mattersof decorated trees and we
are all the gamers thereby. II
is a genial spirit that prompts
people to share their holiday
spirit with the world that passes
by.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

Over 1900 of the colleges in this
country are participating in the Ma
tional Youth Administration pro-
gram furnishing federal aid to their
students, and as result approx
mately 10 per cent of today's college
students are receiving federal aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

The much-eriticized Warren potato
law, providing that all potatoes here
after removed from the ground and
offered for sale must be packaged
and bear federal stamps, went into
effect at midnight Saturday, despite
the fact that the crop has already
been sharply curtailed by early
freezing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
aa*@xs3ss A&Ss
Christmas Trees Inspected

Christmas trees from regions where
the gypsy moth is serious pest are
carefully inspected by government
agents at shipping centers. lest the
pests spread.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

The largest apple tree in Maryland
is said to be. on the farm of A. w.
Harp, near Chewsville, Washington
county. This tree is said to be rs
feet in height, has a spread of %
feet, and is IL feet five inches in
circumference four and one-half
feet above the ground.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

Uncle Sam Sc: out 100000 trees
in the shelter-belt farm area in the
Middle West this season and will do
the same next year. Most of the
trees are quick growing shade trees
or conifers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
A Safety Measure

IF you use paper lanterns containing
lighted candles among your decora-
tions, put a little sand In the bottom
of each. This will steady them and
perhaps prevent a disaster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06
soy @S1 sa1ha
Best Time Of ths Year

At Christmas time we all get free Of
ourselves for little while; therefore
It's the best time of the year.--Col-
uer's Weekly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

One of the triumphs at party is
to make the dignified unbend.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-12-06

Money may talk, but i. is not
broadcast
Evening star., 1935-05-05

Studios. today confirmed the an
nouncement made in Birmingham.
Ala, that she had married DR.. Ralph
c. McClung, dentist. Miss Reid was
born in Lexington, KY.
"Just where we will make our home
is undecided" said the actress, "but I
don't think it will be necessary that I
give up my career"
Miss Reid said she had hoped TO
keep the marriage a secret, since DR..
McClung wants to continue practice
in Birmingham. while she wants to
live in Hollywood and remain in pic
lures.
Miss Reid said DIR. McClung will
be in Los Angeles, June IS, to visit her.
Evening star., 1935-05-05

eventually will become a State. He
argues that with $4,000 people it
has a much greater population than
previous Territories granted statehood.
Ready for Statehood.
Hawaii has passed through the
period of preparation for statehood
and is now ready" King said. There
Is. OF course, no place in the Ameri-
can scheme Of government for large
group of people who are permanently
barred from the privileges Of state
hood"
Should 10th Territories gain state
hood, some members Of Congress say,
Alaska undoubtedly would try to be-
come the fifty-first State.
Under statehood, each would be al
lowed two Senators and Representa-
tives according to their population
as compared with that on the main
land. Each would be enabled to elect
its own governor and other State Of
ficers.