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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
MARYL AND FARMERS ARE
ADOPTING SOIL EROSION
CONTROL MEASURES

Farmers in the demonstration and
camp work areas of the Soil Conser-
walton Service in Maryland are rapid
ly accepting strip cropping on the
contour as a measure for erosion
control. according to o. G. Bruce,
state coordinator for the Service in
this State. Much of the success OF
strip cropping, he states, is due TO
the fact that 1t works into the regular
rotations and that its advantages in
saving soil and preventing losses are
evident to the farmer during the first
year 1t is put into effec. The water
conservation which 1t brings about Is
an important factor also on Maryland
farms.
Mr.. Bruce says that All acres have
been actually strip cropped in the
camp work areas in Maryland and
1,054 acres are under agreement for
strip cropping. These areas are 10
Gated at Boonsboro, HARDWOOD and
White Hall. The Maryland project
Office at Hagerstown also reports con-
siderable progress in contour strip
cropping. with 60 acres in the pro-
ject demonstration area actually strip
cropped and 531 acres agreed to be
treated in that way.
Contour strip cropping in Mary
land, Mr.. Bruce explains, merely
means planting erosive inter-tilled
crops in narrow strips around the
level OF the hill or ION the contour.
as the Service men say. On either
side Of these inter-tilled crops, mar
row strips of an erosion resisting
crop, like hay. are planted. The lat
ter slow up the water and filter out
any soil which has come from the
cultivated strips, while the burrows
In the cultivated strips act as dams
abreast the slope to catch the rain
water and prevent Ksshia&.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
WHAT PRICE SPEED?

What price speed?" asks the Key
stone Automobile Club of Maryland,
and answers the question with scien-
tific data just furnished by Iowa
State College ON the basis of extern
sive tests at the Iowa Engineering
Experiment Station.
At So miles per hour, the tests
show, gasoline mileage is % per cent
less than at 33 miles per hour. Oil
consumption at So miles per hour is
about five times greater than at SO.
1t was also demonstrated that at
the higher speed the wear on rear
tires was about double that of the
front tires.
ION the basis of the total wear in
all of the tests" says the report, "the
least wear was obtained on the left
front wheel and the greatest wear
on the right rear wheel; the latter
was three times as great as the for
mer. Our tests demonstrated that
rotation of the tires every 1000 to
5000 miles will tend to balance this
large spread in wear.
Commenting on the report, Garri-
son P. Knox, Manager of the Club,
said motorists can write their own
ticket" with respect to expense of OPP
Grafton. aside from the danger of
high speeds, the cost ought to have
some weight with car owners who
want to economize," he declared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Inmates of the public homes for
the aged and orphanages are expect
ed to decline sharply in numbers as
the result of financial aid given them
under the social security law.
The effect the act eventually will
have on private homes maintained by
philanthropic agencies and fraternal
orders is somewhat less certain.
For thousands of needy persons of
advanced years, now receiving aid in
40 states. the old threat of cover the
hill to the poorhouse" already has
begun to loose its meaning. In time,
the system of retirement benefits to
affect some 100000 workers,
probably will reduce still further the
need of institutional care for the
aged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

The combined indicated yield per
acre of all important Maryland crops
for the year 1896 is two per cent
above the ten year (1921-30) aver
age, according to the most recent sur
vey of the Maryland Crop Reporting
Service. 1t is said that October
weather favored the maturing and
harvesting of late fall crops and the
seeding of fair grains. Corn husking
and soybean harvesting are also well
advanced and early seeded wheat Is
up to a good stand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

baby, a sorely oppressed little fellow
who has captured the hearts of a
sympathetic nation.
Williams was born in San Francis
co. He was graduated from Harvard
In 1911, later serving two years as
art editor for youths Companion"
magazine. He also contributed car
toons to many national magazines.
Some years ago he began drawing the
cartoon that has made him famous.
Impartial surveys of the average
Americans reading habits now re-
veal that Williams cartoons are fore
most in popularity in papers publish
ing his work. The reason generally
given is that Williams uses more
subtle and penetrating type of wit
that finds an echo in the lives of all
who chuckle over his drawings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Although more than $4,000 BUSH
els of seed potatoes have been 'declar-
ed eligible for certification in Mary
land this year prospective buyers are
urged to send their orders in early
as the supply is not large in compar-
ison with other years and buying has
shown a brisk pickup during the
past week because of this fact, ac-
cording to DR.. Robert A. Jehle, spec
ialist in Plant Pathology for the I'm
iversity of Maryland Extension Ser
vice. Either your county agent or
DR.. Jehle will be glad to furnish the
names of producers of seed eligible
for certification.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
All Like Hymn Tunes a.
Glorious Christmas 4

WMHIS Christmas stuff gets my
W goat" growled man in fish,
ing dory coming home. "All I git out
of 1t Is heavy weather, q poor catch.
and little money. I don't want to hear
no more about II. I'm a-goin' to treat
Christmas like any other day. I'm
a-goin' out to look at my traps and not
act 80 foolish as other folks"
THAT soT replied his companion.
Ice lay on the spray-hood. Sleet and
cold water sloshed around In the boat
bottom. The shore looked dark and
uninviting. maybe you'll change your
mind after you've had good hot mug.
up. Guess you're hungry"
The boat went on through the black
water. Now a sudden brightness
showed on the road high above them.
several Of them, bobbed in q group.
And the wind brought the voices Of
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, a feller'd miss 'em, reck-
on"
His companion laughed. "You bark
awful fierce. don't you? But when 1t
comes right down to 1t. 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. "Noth-
In like EN- 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, 1936-12-04

would you pick out if we had to land
now?
Would that one beyond the road
on the left be large enough?"
What's the matter with the one
beneath us? We're back over the
airport. That was Grandpa's pas
ture that you pointed out, Mr.. Will
son. 1t takes a little practice, but
after a few more flights you'll know
Just where you are every minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES FOR
Gee MEN BROADENING

Educational facilities for the en-
rollees of the CCC Camps have broad
ened until they now include the CO.
operation of more than 200 colleges
and universities. This announce
ment, made by Mr.. Robert Fechner,
Director of Emergency Conservation
Work, is based on survey just is
sued by the U. S. Office Of Education,
which acts in an advisory capacity to
he War Department in the conduct
If the CCC educational program.
The types of assistance which col
.eges and universities are extending
the Corps include correspondence
courses, lectures, use of classrooms
and laboratories, use of instructors,
library facilities, and scholarships,
he survey shows.
Among the twenty-six colleges and
universities which have granted
scholarships to CCC enrollees this
fall to permit them to attend colleg
are: University of Virginia, Carrie
ton College, Illinois Wesleyan Uni
versity, Oklahoma Agricultural and
Mechanical College, Randolph-Macon
College, the Berry Schools Of Geor-
gia, Northwest Missouri State Teach
ers' College, University of Chatta-
nooga, University Of Wyoming, Bos-
ton University, Connecticut State
College, and Tufts Medical College.
The value of the scholarships grant
ed former enrollees varies from $50
10 $1,000 per year. The colleges
which have indicated their willing
ness to establish CCC scholarships
next fall are Hampden-Sydney Col
lege, Kenyon College, and Whitman
College.
The institutions which awarded
self-help positions to CCC men this
fall to enable them to enter college
are: Arkansas State College, Africa
State Teachers College, Birmingham
Southern College, Purdue University.
Tuskegee Institute, Yankton College,
and University of Florida.
Correspondence courses from forty
universities are now available to tn"
CCC men at a low rate of charge.
Although all these courses have been
specially prepared to fit the needs of
CCC men, the Universities of Nebras-
ka and North Dakota are, according
to a statement by Director Fechner,
among the universities which are
rendering exceptionally useful SER
vice in this regard.
Extension classes and special lee
lures for enrollees, either free or at
"a low rate OF charge. are being con-
Quoted by twenty-eight colleges and
universities.
Many other educational advantages
and services for the CCC men are
tabulated In the announcement IS
sued by the Director OF Emergency
Conservation WqEk.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
Christmas Experience,
Helping to Play Santa

MT 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 1t came my turn.
was about fifteen years ago. was
obliged to stop over In a small west
ern town. and felt bit sorry for my
self. was convinced Christmas was
going to be a pretty dull affair.
II 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 1t, beheld stranger standing
there
MAY I come in a minuter he
asked.
"'Why certainly I replied, as I
swung the door wider, I'll be mighty
glad of your company
1.-THE man ndgeted quite bit before
he spoke.
"'I'm going to make q very strange
request he faltered: I'm going to ask
you. a stranger. to help me play Santa
Claus. Years ago. In the transfer Of
a mining claim. l cheated man i.
His family are now in need, and I
want to do something. The thing has
been driving me almost crazy.
81 don't want anyone In town to
know about 1t, that's why I'm calling
upon stranger. 1t must all be done
through you
THAT Christmas l spent $1,000 on q
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, 1936-12-04
FELLOW ARTISTS ENVY WILL
LIAMS' UNUSUAL ABILITY

Gluyas Williams is one of the
many prominent comic artists before
the public eye today.
But he is perhaps the only famous
man in his field who enjoys the frank
envy of artists that are generally con-
sidered his equal.
Many Acknowledgment cartoonists
admit that no one else can attain
such delineation of character with a
few simple dots and dashes. Will
liams has long been renowned for
that particular skill.
But he Is also famous for cartoon
comics that "hit the nail on the head"
when it comes to portraying human
nature. Especially is this true in
his drawings Of the famous Williams
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
MODERN SANTA CLAUS-MOD.
ERN METHODS

Good old Santa Claus has gone
modern in this years Christmas Seal
now on sale.
This, the thirtieth annual Christ
mas Seal Sale since 1907 conducted
by National, State and local tubercu-
losis associations of the United
States, is the twelfth one to use a
Santa Claus as the central feature of
the design. The other eleven have
all depicted Santa in the conventional
manner, but this years Seal shows
the jovial symbol Of Christmas in a
new and up-to-date 1896 model.
Santa's button-like nose, his apple
red cheeks, his twinkling eyes and
stocking cap give him an unusually
gay appearance. You are going to
like him, especially after you get
over the first shock of seeing him this
way. From a single seal or from a
whole sheet he fairly shouts his hol-
iday greetings to you in the name OF
the double-barred cross, the symbol
of the worldwide fight against tu-
berculosis. And this modern Santa
says to you also, it seems to me as /
look at his kindly face, Fight tuber-
culosis with modern weapons"
Just as Santa has evolved through
the years into today's modern concep-
ton, so have our methods of fighting
tuberculosis evolved and improved
until today tuberculosis experts as
sure us that life in our community is
longer and wider because Christmas
Seals have been sold and tuberculosis
is being fought successfully.
The tuberculosis sanatorium and
hospital of today, because it uses
modern methods, holds out new life
and new hope to the victims of tu-
berculosis. The modern tuberculosis
clinic is better equipped to find the
source of tuberculosis and thereby to
ward off the dangers of the disease
for you and your family. The doctor
is better able to cope with it than he
was a generation ago. The schools
and colleges and, in fact, all our in
stitutions Of learning are becoming
aware of and are attacking tubercu-
losis in their most susceptible groups
of young people where it is especially
prevalent. The public health and
visiting nurses carry on their work
in the community with new conf
dence because of modern weapons
that they too have with which to fight
tuberculosis. And. above all, tuber-
culosis associations are organized and
active throughout the country and
are arousing their communities to
provide funds for fighting tubercd-
losis.
And so, the doctors, the nurses
the hospitals, the sanatoria, the lab
oratories, the tuberculosis associa-
lions, the clinics, the schools and col
leges. and scores of other agencies
are all WORKING this year with you
and with me to fight tuberculosis moi
only with a modern Santa Claus but
with modern weapons as we'll
When you buy and use these Christ
mas Seals, you too are Joining with
millions of others throughout the
country in fighting tuberculosis. II
you have bought some seals, why not
buy more. Every seal you buy is q
modern bullet in this modern fight
against tuberculosis.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
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
matter Of decorated trees and we
are all the gamers thereby. II
lis 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, 1936-12-04
SANTA CLAUS Is COMING
EVANGELIST JOHN MOSES BAKER
Baltimore. Maryland

Santa Claus is coming;
His sleigh bells soon will ring.
How glad we are to see him,
Many nice things he will bring.
Santa Claus is coming,
With presents large and small.
A merry, happy Christmas
He brings to one and all.
He is coming DER the mountains,
From the land of ice and snow
And up and down the chimneys,
How he will puff and blow
He is a jolly good old fellow,
And a twinkle in his eye.
Our happy hearts are bounding,
Santa will be here bye and bye.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Carroll county, with total Of L.
300,171 bushels. has the largest pro-
duction of corn of any county in
Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Rust, the kind that eats iron and
steel and other metals, causes an an
nual loss in the United States of over
$1,000, 100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Insect pests in this country do APP
proximately $4,000. 900. 600 worth Of
damage each year,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

1t Is estimated that 1875, GOO, 900
acres Of farm land in the United
States have lost their best top soil.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
H=%
A Safety Measure

n you use paper lanterns containing
lighted candles among your decora-
lions, put q little sand In the bottom
of each. This will steady them and
perhaps prevent disaster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04

Christmas trees from regions where
the gypsy moth il serious pest are
carefully inspected by government
agents at shipping centers. lest the
pests spread.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-04
Bent Tima Of tha Yaar

At Christmas time we all get free Of
ourselves for little while; therefore
it's the hest time of the yekr.--Col-
ner's Weekly,
Evening star., 1936-03-15

OFFICE FURNITURE-A large assortment
Of used pieces at low prices. H. Baum 6s
Son, 6i6 E ST. NV
Evening star., 1936-03-15
DOGS, PETS, ETC.
SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.

Advertisements under this head.
in0 are presumed to be from pyt-
pate Individuals unless the ADDER.
ttsement 0iues firm name or
business address or states the pord
Dealer. Members OF the pabIio
Uho ind dealers mnsqHerodine IN
this column as prtuate tndiptdaals
are uroed TO report the matter 70
The Star for fnpestteatfon."
Evening star., 1936-03-15

BECKS Blood-Tested Chicks. 81 leading
breeds. $40 per 100 and Up. Ducks and
Poults. Also, sexed chicks. Free Catalogue.
Beck S Hatchery. Mt. AiTY Nd
Evening star., 1936-03-15

BROODER, oil, one automatic, 500
capacity: used feed hoppers and water
fnnrnt Falls Church okA-I
Evening star., 1936-03-15

BABY CHICKS - Purebred, blood-teSted
Barred Rock. R: /. Reds. Leghorns; Viz
and ducklnes turkey poultS; delivered
postpaid Indiana Matched chicks Barred
bun white Rocks: white. bun, brown Leg
horns AnconaS white Wyandottes, S7.45
per 100. All purebred. blood-tested: de-
liyered postpaid Wayne" chick. poul, @
and KRUMS. vegetable and flower seeds.
Open every evening and Sundays.
CAPITOL CHICKERY
Evening star., 1936-03-15

NEW HAMPSHIRE REDS. ROCKS LeRhorns.
Chicks from our 1000 pedigreed. blood
tested breeders grow and pay: expert Gus
tom hatching. E. D. Vosbury. Lee Highway
at Merrifeld. Va. Falls Church S44-F-3.
Is VARIETIES shrubs. 30 kinds of roses;
fancy dahlias and peonies troots); hardy
chrysanthemums. large hedge plants. 2S00
Ia "a O O Atlantic EnlfL-M
Evening star., 1936-03-15

PIANO-Brand-new. latest model studio
upright. Sl1S.50. This is the newest in
apartments. recreation rooms, clubs.
nurseries. etc.-anywhere space is limited.
guaranteed. If you buy this upright and
within year want better piano we will
allow you everything paid towards your
new purchase. Call National 4T30. Kits.
l330 G s.: In the middle of the block
Evening star., 1936-03-15

PIANO-Slightly used spinet type upright
finished in Colonial mahogany, with pewter
ments of this style are scarce and this
particular one is an unusual value when
5 months. PAY S. down. Kitt's, 1880
G. ST. In the middle of the block
Evening star., 1936-03-15

RANGES-WeStinghou elec. automatic;
also small gas range both all-white) and
perfect; cheap. After 5 pm. Monday
phone Lincoln a 90
Evening star., 1936-03-15

ADIO-PHONoGRAPH RCA-Victor auto
matte 9-tube combination, in splendid con-
dition, $3.50; plays and changes IL rec
ords; cabinet has space for records; an
unusual value in fine set. We also have
Victor automatic electric phonograph
with radio at S4y.50. Easy terms. kits.
1890 G st
Evening star., 1936-03-15

PIANO upright. good as new; reasonable,
Call Sundays or evenings. b535 33rd
St NV
Evening star., 1936-03-15

REFRIGERATORS 1885 Westinghouse,
like new; Frigidaire rebuilt and for sale
at bargain price. McKains Sales d.
Evening star., 1936-03-15

Feed SET. 3-piece. and studio couch,
cheap, good condition. Call Shepherd
2460-J afternoons.
Evening star., 1936-03-15

| URNITURE-Beautiful modernistic bed
| room: 10-piece walnut dining room. solid
! peg maple bed room all brand new; must
| sacrifice. Secretary desk Frlgidaire. knee
! hole desk. pair of twin beds. complete. So
| 10-plece walnut dining room. S35 walnut
| bed room. S35; dresser. chest. occasional
Sunday. l TO 6 pm. Household. 1915
H
Evening star., 1936-03-15

OIL HEATIEG-Brand-new Crane special
oil-burning boiler and oil burner; has been
used for display purposes only. Bargain.
Close out on account OF change in model.
Easy terms. new guarantee. National
Electrical Supply Co 1928 New York ave
Evening star., 1936-03-15

7
ton; very cheap. Phone GeorEia 2s4s.
PIANO-We have a good. moderate-priced
grand. Just reposSessed. that can be pur-
chased by merely continuing the So
monthly payments totaling $3.50. It's one
OF our best-selling models and looks and
plays like. a new piano. although it has
very unusual value. Other used grands.
S165. S1a5, S210 and $3.50. Kits. 1890
C st In the middle of the block
Evening star., 1936-03-15

PAPER, CUTTER. 23-in;. s1l5: 11x17
corner machine. S47.50; 1a-in. stapler,
S12. so: lead and slug cutter SIS; stand.
cases. type. etc. Address Box s34-B. Star
Evening star., 1936-03-15

FURNITURELeaving city. Living room
furniture. including a m.aahogany suite
Electric and Eureka cleaner. 1446 ST.
Evening star., 1936-03-15
POULTRY AND EGGS.

BROWN LEGHORNS. single comb. splendid
breeders: very EeSt strain: cheap. G. NJ.
Stackhouse. 46I7 Watkins ave, Bethesda,
Evening star., 1936-03-15

FURN-Davenport extension table, nah.
bookcase NAH library table. bureau. STU
dents table console dressing table. electric
lamps. tWO rugs runner Adams 63oe-W.
Evening star., 1936-03-15

PIANOS-We have a few real values in
reconditioned uprizhts that we're closing
out at very low prices; SIS. S23 S2S, S33
eHu up, 81 4Ui iSSia ri ~ ~ = Iooo
Evening star., 1936-03-15

RADIO, victrola, bed dining and living
room furniture. III Newton st NV.
RADIO. Philco H. tube console completely
recondltioned; SIS cash. Apex Elec. Co..
SOl 9th
Evening star., 1936-03-15
PUPPIES.

SCOTTIES, S25.
Cocker Spaniels. $50 and S25.
A. K. c. reeistered. Also inoculated
against distemper. Defense Highway KEN
nels. miles from Bladensburg on De-
Evening star., 1936-03-15

REFRIGERATOR. oak, porcelain lined.
treSs. full size So 90: telephone stand.
mahogany. $500. 1900 Kenyon st.
REFRIGERATORS (two), family size.
Phone Lincoln l527-W.
Evening star., 1936-03-15

RADIOS-Visit our store for real values
few of the many values: Crosley table
model. $50; Kennedy S-tuoe console.
$3.50: Philco 7-tube console. S14.50;
General Electric S-tube table model. SIS:
late model Philco baby grand. with tone
control and shadow tuning, $3.50. Many
nthnrs Kitt,S 2QA
Evening star., 1936-03-15

FURNITURE+Dining table chairs. book
cases. elec. Savage ironer. no motor
dresser. Philco radio. outboard motor.
Georgia Sl46.
Evening star., 1936-03-15

RADIOS-S3 95 complete r c. A T-tube
table model: 7-tube Atwater Kent. S4 95
complete Apex Elec. Co.. 709 9th st.
NV at G.
Evening star., 1936-03-15
110% Bladensburg Rd' Nj

BABY CHICKS, Barred and White Plym-
outh Rock, R / Reds White Leghorns.
from D. W. D tested stock; matches on
Tuesdays and Fridays; custom Matching.
Oakleigh Poultry Farm. Potomac rd.. 4
miles from Rockville, Samuel A. Carr. Rock
Nilln Nd RnckN.illn -
Evening star., 1936-03-15

FURNITURE-Three-p piece rust living
room suite. apt size; very good condition;
$50. green studio couch. Decatur SOIL.
FURNITURE-4-p piece living room suite
solid mahogany bureau. miscellaneous
pieces reasonable; no dealers. 1894 Nor
riSon st. NV.