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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
Christmas Roses Aplenty
ON Charmavne's Costume

MHARMAYNE ELBERINK. the most
" popular girl in town. had just
received an invitation to the annual
Christmas ball and her parents. Op-
posed to dancing, had refused to allow
her to accept.
Several weeks elapsed and Christ
mas Eve, the night of the ball, arrived.
Charmayne had just turned on the
switch which illuminated the beautiful
Christmas tree in the living room
when huge purple box was delivered.
Filled with excitement and expecta-
ton. she united the gorgeous satin bow
and out bulged a mass of rich red
roses, their perfume almost snatching
her breath away. card was attached.
She was afraid to look at 1t What If
it were not for her? She did look, how.
ever and read these words: Roses
Bring Dreams Of YOU"
Overcome with inspiration. she fan.
cied she was to attend the ball. Bear
ing the roses. she rushed to her room
above. "What could she weaMe" Her
mothers white satin wedding gown.
came the reply.
The next moment she had it on and
was trimming it with red roses. Roses
everywhere! On her dress, In her hair,
and even upon her slippers.
Father and mother almost collapsed
when they saw her. Had Charmayne
suddenly gone mad? Where had the
roses come from in the middle Of win.
ter?
Before they could recover sufficient.
ly to make any inquiries, the doorbell
rang and the next moment their
daughter was crushed-roses and all
in the arms Of the smiling Chester
Graham, who shouted, Merry Christ.
mas! We're off for the ball."-Alice
B. Palmer.
e.. - western Newspaper Union
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
All CLUB GIRL WINS TRIP TO
CHICAGO

Elsie May Ebling, II, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ebling, of Ridge
ly, Md, was named Maryland's All
champion in foods by State Girls
Club Agent, Miss Dorothy Emerson.
During seven years in club work, she
has made high records in baking,
canning and gardening projects and
in public demonstrations. Miss Eb-
ling has canned LAP jars of vege-
tables, fruits and meats, valued at
$6S7.70. AS state champion she re-
ceives a prize educational trip to the
18th Annual National Congress in
Chicago, November 9th to Deem
Der 5th. She is contender for one
of the three college scholarships of
5000, $500 and $500. She will also
compete with other eastern state
champions for two Electrolux kero-
sene operated refrigerators.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
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Mothers Night, Ancient
English Christmas Name

THE oldest English name for Christ
l. mas is Moddras Night, or Mothers
Night. In the early days, when our
Saxon forefathers had just settled
down in the country that was to be
England, the day of December 2oth
was given up to games and feasting'
but the night was dedicated to the
special honor of mothers. They oc-
cupied the seats of honor, and every
one brought them gifts. Sons and
daughters who had gone out into the
world strove to be at home on that
one night in the year.
A little later the name Yule was CIV
en- to Christmas, and the rejoicings of
the day were prolonged into night,
when men sang and told stories sitting
round the cheerful blaze Of the Yule
log.
The old customs of Mothers Night
gradually died out, though they still
survive in few parts of the country,
It's place has been taken to some ex-
tent by Mothering Sunday in the North
of England. On that day everyone who
can do so still makes a pilgrimage
homewards, and the mother receives
the homage of her family.-London
Tit-Bits Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
FARM ORG ANIMATION TAX
GROUP REQUESTS CHANGES
IN LEVIEs

Six definite recommendation on
Maryland's tax affairs are contained
in the report of the joint tax COM
mittee of the Maryland State Grange
and Maryland State Farm Bureau,
according to c. E. Wise, Jr., secre-
tary of the committee. The report
will be presented to the annual meet
ing of the State Grange this week
and at the annual meeting of the
Farm Bureau in January, Mr.. Wise
reports. The committee is composed
of IL leaders of the two organiza-
tions with D. G. Harry of Hartford
county as chairman.
AS reported by Mr.. Wise, the six
recommendation include % Strict
economy in government and the min
imum issuance of bonds, (2) Reen-
actment Of present special relief taxes
as basic revenue sources for relief
purposes, go Dedication, without
diversion. of all highway revenue to
road purposes, ca Re-enactment of
the act allocating 70 per cent of the
l " per cent gasoline tax revenue
back to counties, CD Reassessment
Of property in 1887, and 60 enact
ment of state income tax ON indi-
viduals as a means of reducing state
and county taxes on real estate.
Recommendation of the commit
tee this year are in line with previous
actions of organized farmers" Mr..
Wise says in commenting on the re-
port. Farmers have long been in
terested in correcting the inequality
of the tax load borne by real estate,
and have urged state income tax
for its correction. They also sup
ported the taking of the survey of
Maryland's roads and urge the use of
the information gained from it to Sc
cure better balance in road expend-
itures between primary, secondary
and farm to market roads. The COM
mittee also takes a definite stand
against gross receipts or general
sales taxes of any kind, in the belief
that taxes can better be levied on
abilities to pay rather than necessity
of spending"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
The Christmas Pup Sent
by Dad to the Riddles
nTSN'T HE sweet, !"

"AsN'nT, THE HE sweet W. t''.,,.u look
mother see the white under his
chin! What shall we call him?"
Mrs. Wallace reached down and
gathered into her lap a somewhat for
lorn, big-eyed puppy. He wore
smashing red bow around his neck.
and he still bore the tag. Merry
Christmas to the Kids From Lad"
dangling from the ribbon. But he
cringed a little and trembled, and tried
to hide under the kind elbow of Mrs.
Wallace.
"See here, children" she began. try
ing to soothe the little fellow. Il want
to tell you something. How would you
like it if l wrapped Susie up in white
paper, put tag around her neck. and
sent her off as present to some one2
Wouldn't you hope the people who got
her would be kind to her? Would let
her sleep? Would give her the proper
food? Susie Is nothing but a baby;
30 is this puppy. He's frightened; he
misses his mother. And while know
you love him, want you all to be sure
not to tease him; to let him sleep. and
to treat him exactly as you would want
people to treat little Susie. Love him
all you want. but think Of his side of
the matter"
They all looked a trifie soberly at
Susie, who didn't know in the least
what to make of 1t. SO she patted
the puppy with fat hand and said,
Lets call him just Pup and
love him whole lotsw
"We1l be very careful Of Pup, moth
er, won't WEI" chorused the others.
Isn't he darling? Isn't he sweet"
I'm going to put him In his basket
now" said Mrs. Wallace, land don't
want one Of you to waken him until
he crawls out himself. Then he'll be
ready to rOmp."
Little Susie kissed him softly on his
nose.-Beatrice Nordlow.
= -. Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RELIC

A cannon ball, believed to be a
Revolutionary War relic, was found
by Lindsey Faunce of Port Penn. in
spector on the new dual highway be-
tween Glasgow and the Maryland
State line. It is rusted, weighs S
pounds IA ounces, and is three and
one-half inches in diameter.
Mr.. Faunce found the relic in the
center of the older section of the
highway leading from Glasgow to
Elkton. 1t was unearthed while the
men were patching up a section of
the old highway.
Employees of the State Highway
Department recently found a cannon
ball, old fish hook, and what appear
ed to be coins from the base of the
old Christiana Bridge while demol-
ishing it to make way for a perman-
ent bridge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
C. C. c. WORK IN MARYLAND

For the information o. the public
chart containing brief summary
of the phases of the C. c. c. program
in Maryland from April 1, 1888, to
August 81, 1885, has been received
by Arthur E. Hungerford, State DE-
rector for the National Emergency
Council of Maryland.
This chart shows the number OIL
enrollees, including juniors and vet
Grams, as 1926. On August 81, 81
COS Maryland enrollees were in C..
c. C. camps. At the same time A.
734 were working in Maryland.
The chart shows the number of
camps operating in Maryland as fol-
lows: State Forest, 13; Mosquito
Control, 2; Bureau of Animal Indus
try, 8; Drainage, 3; Soil Conserva-
ton, 8; State Park, 2; Military Re-
serve, /, making a total Of 80.
The estimated total obligations in
Maryland is placed at $15,138,000
with $3,437,00O sent to their fami-
lies by c. c. G. boys. Enrollees allot
from $22 to $25 from their $50
monthly cash allowance to their fam
lilies.
Under the title Work, the chart
shows that C. C. C. men in Maryland
protected forests and parks against
fire, developed recreational areas, i'm
proved wild life conditions and work
ed ON State Forests.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

God the Preserver of Man" will
be the subject of the Lesson-Sermon
in all Churches of Christ, Scientist,
on Sunday, December 10.
The Golden Text will be from Psa.
16:1-"Preserve me, o God, for in
thee do I put my trust"
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible-I John 4:16
And we have known and believed
the love that God hath TO US. God
is love; and he that dwelleth in love
dwelleth in God, and God in him."
The Lesson-Sermon will include
the following passage from the Chris
tian Science textbook, Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures.
by Mary Baker Eddy, page 249-<
LET us feel the divine energy Of
Spirit, bringing US into newness Of
life and recognizing no mortal nor
material power as able to dsgtroy.'
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
Public Confidence

Challenging recently published
statement that there is an apparent
loss of public confidence in banks"
William A. Boyd of Ithaca, N. T..
asks why. II this were true. bank de-
posits are constantly increasing. u
maintain that any banking institution
which has continued to serve its com.
munity since the trying days of 1929
must be enjoying the respect and con.
fidence of that community. and am
sure that the very large majority of
banking institutions which have come
through this depression have never had
to regain public confidence" he says.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
Mr.. Candy Good Shopper,
but Forgot Own Present

TT WAS simply out Of the question
4 for Mrs. Candy to go to Sayville
that morning. The day before Christ
mas and thousand things to do; but
Mr.. Candy was going, Of course he
could do many errands, yet hardly the
one she wished most to have done-a
gift for himself. Sayville was the near
est shopping place to the tiny village
where the Gandys lived, good fifteen
miles over the mountain, by rickety
bus which ran once a day.
Mrs. Candy was struck with an idea.
She hurried to neighbours house and
begged her to come home with her
"Just ask Mr.. Candy If he will buy
for you pair of gloves, for your hus-
band. Give a large size. He'll never
guess"
The neighbor obligingly consented.
Mrs. Candy felt well pleased with her
bit Of a scheme to get her husband
to buy his own gift (unknowingly) for
himself, but she was a trlfle dismayed
when, at five o'clock, Mr.. Candy came
home, tired, hungry and tumbled an
armful of packages on the kitchen
table.
"You got the sage for the dressing?
The celery? The red toy truck for
Tommie? The blue mittens for Sarah
The nuts and raisins, and the white
wool for grandma?"
Mr.. Candy nodded and inquired how
soon supper would be ready.
sand" asked his wife casually, "the
gloves for Andrew, his wife wanted?"
Mr.. Candy smiled. Il clean forgot
about them until the bus was ready
to start! So just hoped into place
and grabbed the first pair saw. Good
enough for old Andrew thought, but
they aren't much" He grinned a lit
tie shamefacedly, like boy.
Mrs. Candy pumped down in a chair.
"Bill Candy, that serves you just right.
Those gloves are a Christmas present
from me to you. You are served with
your own sauce!" And she laughed so
hard that Bill Candy had to join her at
his own expense.-Martha B. Thomas.
@Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11

A directory Of trust institutions pub
lished by the Trust Division. American
Bankers Association. lists 1858 insti.
tutions having aggregate capital funds
of $4,416.000.000 and total resources OF
35,443.0O0.000. 1t shows total of 6.949
men and women engaged in this phase
Of bank work. The trust institutions
comprise 1856 state-chartered trust
companies and banks and 1897 ma
tional banks with trust departments
located in 1884 cities and towns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11

A pinch of salt may be used to i'm
prove cocoa or chocolate sauce, can
dy, ice cream, preserves, pie and pud-
ding. 1t is reported by Miss Margaret
McPheeters, nutrition specialist for
the University of Maryland Exten-
sion Service
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
Proper Size for Toy Blocks

Four inches long by two inches
square is a good size for children's
building blocks, according to educa-
tional experts. These can be made at
home by cutting them from by
planned joist, sandpapering the edges
and corners to a slight roundness. and
painting them in bright colors. Old,
worn blocks can be given new lease
on life by enameling them in gay hues.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
QUEER CUSTOM

I'm HEREFORDSHIRE, Eng.
~ land. a queer custom was
formerly observed. On Christmas
Eve the farmers servants pro
cured a large cake. stuck a pole
through 1t and then fastened 1t
on the horn of an OK. repeating
at the same time a certain for
mula to the effect that their mas
ter might have a good crop of
corn. The men and boys then
collected around the OK when, II
it happened to throw the cake
behind. 1t belonged to the men;
If before, to the boys.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11

A good place for a large bedroom
mirror is on the inside of the closet
door where it is protected when not
in use, says Miss Florence Mason,
home furnishing specialist for the
University Of Maryland Extension
Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
oueer Academic OF 1880

An interesting Illustrated story
discussing odd twists Of fate during
the year. One OF many splendid
features in the December goth issue
of the American Weekly. the big
magazine which comes regularly with
the BALTIMORE SUNDAY AMER
IcAN, On sale By all newadselsrs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
Strange Creatures OF The Sea

Reproduction of beautiful paint
ing in full colors graphically showing
undersea creatures. One of many
features in the December Goth issue
of the American Weekly, the big
magazine which comes regularly with
the BALTIMORE SUNDAY AMERI-
CAN. On sale at all newsstands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11

Christmas is mentioned but twice by
Shakespeare and then incidentally.
Yuletide was, however, an important
time in his life, because it was then
that his plays were produced by COM
mand at the courts Of Queen Elizabeth
and James I. with Shakespeare in the
casts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
Why Do Women Fall In Love With
Op,i,.,irs oIS0

why DO women ran In AOVe Will
Criminals?
A noted psychologist reveals facts
about the strange fascination that
causes certain feminine types to fawn
upon notorious lawbreakers. Read
this unusual story in the December
goth issue of the American Weekly,
the big magazine which comes regu
larly with the BALTIMORE SUNDAY
AMERICAN. On sale at all news
stands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11

Lake Michigan is the only one of
the Great Lakes entirely within the
United States.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-11
1E4%
Desperate Remedy

In his announcement on Sunday
morning. the vicar regretted that
money was not coming in fast enough,
but he was no pessimist.
1--WE have tried" he said. ito raise
the necessary money In the usual man
ner. We have tried honestly. Now
we are going to see what a Christmas
bazaar can do."-Country Home.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-12-17
Looking Towards the New Year

The people OF the United States have a right to look
forward to the new year with great expectations. All OF
the signs upon the economic horizon indicate that the
country has entered upon a new era of prosperity, which
while it has not yet reached the proportions of ten years
ago, nevertheless seems to hold promise of continuing
better times for some time to come. The year just ending
has been, on the whole, the most generally prosperous
year since the bottom of the depression was reached in
1881. All the conditions which are on the surface of
things point to a still more prosperous 1887.
The year ends with more money in the hands of the
general run of Americans than they have had during the
past five years. While there is still a considerable meas
ure of unemployment, yet during the past year a large
dent has been made in that situation. More men and wo-
men are at work and the production of commodities of
all kinds is progressing at an accelerating rate. The banks
have more credit available for those who know how to
use it than at any previous time in our national history,
and at lower rates of interest.
There are signs all over the country that something
in the nature of a boom in residential building has start
ed, a condition which holds out the hope that 1887 will
see the unemployment of most of the workers in the
building trades, who have been, as a group. the principal
sufferers from the slackening of business during the de-
preston.
We do not mean to say that everybody in the United
States is happy and contented. That has never been true
and it never will be true. We shall always have with US
a percentage of citizens who are dissatisfied, no matter
how prosperous the nation may be. There will always
be large numbers of persons who because of their own
shiftlessness and incompetence find themselves in diff
cultes even in the best of times. Those conditions, how
ever, are inherent faults in human nature itself, rather
than in the economic system, although the chronic fail
ures are always eager to lay the blame for their condi-
ton upon forces outside of themselves.
Nobody can appraise the relative weight Of all of the
different factors which make for economic prosperity or
which cause economic depressions. We only try to point
out that we are steadily recovering from the last depres-
sion, to express the hope, which everyone will share, that
it will be a permanent recovery, and to wish all of our
readers a happy and prosperous New Year.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-12-17
Work Must Go On

Distressing is the fact that Sheridan county farmers
and laborers, hard hit by successive drouths and de-
preston, and without direct or cumulative incomes, were
told this week to lay down their shovels and working
tools-that no more funds were available to continue
WPA projects on which they have been working and
what has made it possible for them to exc out a living
until the storm of Universities is broken.
Content have been Sheridan county people who have
made the best of their circumstances and have worked
diligently to support families by working for a sympath-
etc government.
Now they are told that funds for such purposes have
been exhausted.
Most distressing is that the mountaineering news
came with the start of winter when means of making a
living is next to impossible.
In Montana it is estimated that the cut in the num-
Der Of workers will be about 60 percent. In Sheridan
county it will be greater.
Assurance has been given that all needy farm and
labor cases will be taken care of by the Resettlement adj
ministration and we are confident that the statements
have been made with utmost sincerity.
The curtailment of projects has not only caused
anxiety in the ranks Of workers but has led to the aban-
donment of many worthwhile improvement programs
which Sheridan county has needed for years. The pro-
gram of building dams, reservoirs and roads, all major
undertakings for this section, must be continued.
Exhaustion of funds certainly should be nothing but
a temporary curtailment of activity.
Sheridan county farmers and laborers are not afraid
to work. They need wok and must have work. They
aren't the kind of people that ask for something for no
thing and despite the series of Universities have taken
their lickings straight on the chin.
Sheridan county people ask for help only as a Last
resort and that only until they are able to make their
own way.
Wholesale curtailment Of activity for the needy at
this time will result in dire hardships to Sheridan coun-
ty, if the change to the Resettlement Administration
cannot fully take care of the peoples needs.
xxx
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-12-17
DO YOU REMEMBER
News Items Taken from Files Of
The Plentywood Herald Al
20 YEARS q

Bridges are not county property but public proper
ty, has ruled the supreme court in proceedings having to
do with the adjustment between Custer and Fallon coun-
ties.
Charles Brghtsnan sold a half section of good farm
ing land in Canada for $1,000. He expects to use his mo-
ney to further develop his beautiful farm north of town.
A. j. LANCER of the First National Bank returned
from Toledo, Ohio, Monday where he attended the big
Overland demonstration.
Walter and Katherine Marion, Ralph Ford and Henry
Goodman are expected home tomorrow from Great Falls
where they have been attending school.
Work will be resumed on the community hall as
soon as weather will permit. The material to complete the
building has now arrived.
Plentywood Masonic Lodge No. 81 met Wednesday
evening at which time the following officers were elected
for the year 1917: 0. r Girard, w. NJ; Prof. Houston, S.
w; N. L. Nelson, ]. W.; A J. LANCER, treasurer; Roy
johnson, secretary; DR.. Steele, trustee.
Mrs. Conrad Peterson and little son left Wednesday
for the old home near Ada, Mimi They will be back
shortly after the holidays.
Sheriff Duggan left for Havre and Chester to round
up a couple Of parties wanted for grand larceny.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1936-12-17
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~JOHN JOSEPH GAINES -

Have | adhesions?" The question
has been asked of me many times.
Well, if your bodily functions are per-
formed naturally, you need not worry.
Constipation after an operation for ap-
pendicitis does not necessarily mean
that the bowel is bound down by an
adhesion. An adhesion is the growing
together of structures in the abdomen
that should not grow together. | have
seen many cases of adhesion" from
the rupture-and later recovery of
an abscess of the tube or ovary tina.
ran its course without operation.
Bowel-walls and peritoneal surfaces
grow together very quickly under Ger,
tain contacts by sutures or forced
pressure. Where a very marked stric-
ture Of the intestinal canal is produced,
it may be necessary to reopen the
abdomen and release the band clo-
sure.
1t is a very serious error to conclude
that a masseur or hand manipulatoI
can break loose misunderstanding
real or imaginary. Rarely should q
surgical abdomen be subject to hand
manipulation, and even then the dis
play of elbow grease marks the ignor-
anus who who is capable Of doins
serious injury.
A few minor adhesions cause only
slight pain; it is only those that narrow
the caliber of the bowel and interfere
with normal excavations that need the
attention of your careful physician.