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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

usual swimming pool. Taylor is
advising her on the plans.
Hollywood celebs are threatened
with writer's cramp. For the past
two weeks, letters have been pour
ing in with requests for stars to
autograph Christmas seals. Myrna
10y and Clark Gable have been
spending their spare time on the
set in this manner. It's a good
cause and Hollywood would like to
help it along.
Just heard a honey OF q kid
story.
Although their son. John, is now
II, the Spencer Tracys have done
everything possible to maintain his
belief in Santa Claus. Last night,
however, the boy broke down and
confessed he has known the truth
for more than a year.
He hadn't said anything because,
from the way they talked, he
thought his mother and father stin
believed.
Here and there in Hollywood. t.
Connie Benefits $4,000 imported
car is now being used by Fernand
Gravel in 1.-THE King and the
Chorus Grip. Duke Kahana-
moku sailed into town on John
Ford's boat, and was very disap-
pointed at not being able to attend
the wedding of his foster-br
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

finally got it down to footage.
The comedian wants them to do
it with another actor.
De Mile, however, is declining.
He says that Fuzzy is fine in the
role and that the only reason his
other scenes don't appear is that
the picture was too long.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

leave for New York the day after
Christmas. For a laugh, we
recommend Bert Kalmar and
Harry Ruby's "Song- Book. The
parodies are swell and the intro
auctions by all the celebs are full
of chuckles.
Today's Puzzle: What Holly
wood star will never receive an
offer to make another English
picture? She burned them up so
that, when the word got around
she was in the studio, cat calls
could be heard in all directions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18
BY HARRISON CARROLL
Copyright, 1886,
King EQQfnrnc SunAinofn Wnn

HOLLYWOOD - Anything can
happen in Hollywood, and here's
proof. Fuzzy knight, the come
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

This will be body blow to the
adherents Of a marriage between
Barbara Stanwyck and Robert
Taylor. Barbara has decided to
build a home on a hilltop overlook
ing the San Fernando valley. In
asmuch as Taylor also IL building
q home, it looks as II the two have
given up plans to wed, providing,
Of course, they ever entertained
any.
Barbara's place will be a IL
room English farmhouse. with the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-18

The studios are bursting a blood
vessel because of the English law
regulating pictures about royalty.
Daryl Zanuck was in the steam
room when told that the king had
abdicated.
What a picture!" he cried.
"And we have to wait 100 years
for itw
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08
NEW THRILL PICTURE EXPOSES RACKET IN
 THE OIL INDUSTRY

Although the racket, devastat- ing in it's scope and often leaving terror in it's wake, has forced it. self upon the American economic structure during the past decade, it's far-reaching effects are realiz- ed by comparatively few. How it has spread it's influence to the lives of the men in the street is embraced by the Columbia pro- duction, State Trooper" story of wilful sabotage in the gigantic oil industry, which comes to the screen of the Dream Theatre next Friday, Jan. 10th.
 The ingenious and often diabili- cal contrivings of the renegade oil trust to artificially boost gaso- line prices to the detriment of the general public is frankly and melodramatically portrayed by a sterling cast of film players.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08

tinctive party must show that he has voted for that party in the year 1882 or 1884
 Involved is the secret bal lot and other interesting eVentualities.
 Of course, the rule was sought to prevent rivals from assisting in nominat- ing a weak candidate for their opponents and then smother him in the cleo tions.
 Which shows that as yet no one has created a fool proof political machine su- perior to the old conven- tion system.-SeWard Gate way.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08
WHY EDITORS ARE SUSPICIOUS

If the newspaper reporter isn't too enthusiastic when you say you have some news, there's a reason. He wants to know whether it actually is news or some thing else.
 Many organizations, both national and local, ask the newspapers if some news would be acceptable. The editor or reporter is always glad to get news and ans Wers in the affirmative. Per haps the first two or three offerings are real news, something of interest to readers, actual events or happenings.
 But it isn't long until good old propaganda rears it's head. The news" turns out to be an exposition of the theories of the organi- zation, a mild form of ad- vertising to promote the aims and objects, cleverly worded reasons why there should be more members. In many cases, the publici- ty is to help someone hold a job at a satisfactory sal ary.
 Newspapers are usually
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08

generous in giving free pub licity to worth while under takings. But demands al- ways far exceed what is reasonable. Many of those responsible for supplying the news either cannot or will not distinguish be- tween events and free pub licity. They think in terms of putting over an idea in- stead of providing interest ing information.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08

Tranquility Having a little nest in Alaska, where we escape 90 per cent of the irritants and exactions of what is termed smart society in the states.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08
PARTY QUALIFICATIONS.

The last Alaska Legisla- ture enacted an amendment to the Primary Law to the effect that a man, to qualify under the banner of a dis
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08

No system will guarantee oafers and incompetents a living.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08

In effort to prevent the occurrence of Scarlet Fever in Nome the following precautions to be ob served.
 1. Children and adOlescents should be watched closely for hroats and not permitted to attend school mnge with other people while the throat persists
 2. Mail from Fairbanks-the envelopes of which will be disinfected when delivered-should be opened read, burned and the readers hands thoroughly wash ed with soap and water.
 3. All persons arriving from Fairbanks shall re- port at to the acting Territorial eath Ocer for examination and instructions.
 4. Any suspected of Scarlet Fever shall be reported immediately to the Health Officer.
 WILLIAM C. CHARTERS, M D.
 Acting Territorial Health Officer Nome, Alaska, January 7, 1886.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-01-08
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN PREVENT
 SCARLET FEVER

DR. WILLIAM (. CHAPTERS RECOMMENDS FOL- LOWING PRECAUTIONS BE UNDERTAKEN IN EFFORT PREVENT SCARLET FEVER AT NOME, ALASKA.
The Washington times., 1936-02-07

knows I can't go to q bank and
borrow. I don't own anything but
the clothes on my back. Up home
the folks are about ready to lose
the ranch, and it is going to be a
tough winter for them. No water
all summer, and feed UP so high"
When he talked about home he
was more like himself. Like the
old Gene.
She said, impulsively. "Oh, I'm
so sorry! Poor Madame Dubois
after working so hard! But ]
haven't anything either, and ]
won't get anything out Of the es
tate. OF course everybody thought
I was dads daughter. but ] wasn't
I'm not even related. They just
adopted me, when I was q baby"
You're kidding me-" he said
He looked i'll. A greenish palloE
settled slowly over his swarthy
skin. He took out a dingy hand
kerchief and wiped his forehead
But he kept his dark, troubled
eyes on her.
You're kidding mel" he re
peated.
She smiled a little.
"I wish were, Gene. I almost
thought they were kidding me
when they told me about it, first.
It's sort Of hard to take. But it's
no joke. At least not to me. I'm
no heireSS, Gene. ! don't get any
thing out Of the estate"
He couldn't take his eyes off her.
He said. "Well, can you tie that?'
And, "Of all the rotten luck!" And
he sat there, mopping his fore
head, staring at her, seeming to
have forgotten why he had come.
She rose. He might have gone
then. But Donny walked. Began
to cry Justify.
She intended to let him cry, to
pretend it was a neighbor's child.
But what mother can look indif-
ferent when her child cries for
her? Christie couldn't.
"You didn't tell me you had a
baby" Gene said.
There was no use pretending.
She walked around to the back
yard and lifted the child in her
arms. -
Gene followed. He still looked
sick, but his whole face Lit up as
he put out a finger and the baby
curled his tiny pink hand tight
around 1t.
'Look at that! Kids always 60
for me. was the first one Lau.
rence-that'S my kid, you know
seemed to want to go to. First
word he said was 'papa'-not
mama like most kids, but papa.
Say, from the first that kid was
putty in my hands. Whatever
say goes. His mother can scream
her lungs out, and the kid does as
he pleases, see? But one word out
Of me, and he quits the monkey
business. I don't lay hand on
him, either. Saw too much Of
that when I was a kid. !. Well,
he's sure a fine boy, Christie
Yours. I mean. What did you say
his name VASE"
Donald"
ooh, yeah. Sure-after his dad
I hear he's a pretty good saw
bones. too. Wish had the dough
to bring my kid to see him."
"He's not a baby specialist, you
know"
/; He laughed.
''I know. I didn't mean any.
thing. What I meant was wish
I had the dough to do something
right for my kid. I don't know
what the DEVILS going to become
Of us. Ruby'S a good kid. but she
don't know much about feeding a
baby. He got a bad start. And
this climate don't seem right for
him. That was one reason why
I was hoping to make enough on
the vacuum cleaners to clear out
sof here.
Ito be Continued
Copyright, 1885. King Features
The Washington times., 1936-02-07
''LOve'S Litany''
Defrauded of Inheritance
Christine Fights Way
/. To Social Heights
WHAT HAS HAPPENED
BIZ HAZEL LIVINGSTON

PRETTY 17-yeaod Christine Cooper daughter of the rich
and lovng but nonetheess neglecttM Adophus becomes
secretIv egaoed to childhood saOeetheGr Gene Dubois
When Adophus dies his daughter feeling all alone sends
for Gene Oo breaks her heart By telling her that he IS to
naurry someone 2Se.'
finds 1vork for her IN day nursery But Adele Chrtses
stepsiste cko 4Outs to marry the doctor becomes jealous
Aunt Nette tells her stepdGugher, Christie, that the
latter is Adophs real daughter but had been adopted
By him. She tells her, too that she is to see more of
Latham.
Stunned Christie seeks Uork in the hospital that she
might become independent But the doctor has other ideas
80 he and Christie married.
The acedding takes place midst pop and spIendor as
dictated by Aunt Nettie After the honeymoon, s0OrE IS
be1uN 0n n small house.
The Washington times., 1936-02-07
NOW READ ON
CHAPTER XXVI

Gene came again. as she knew he would.
week of sckenng suspense week IN which she locked
doors and peked of windows before answering the door
bell week that she afraid to stay home and afraid to
60 out For he didn't back wasn't it possible to
meet him somewhere the street?
The Washington times., 1936-02-07


It was all useless. He came on a
Monday morning, just after she
had put Donny out in his buggy
In the. yard, in the sun. He rang
the front doorbell, and for once
she ran to answer 1t without
thinking that it might be he.
She had been doing some wash
ing. The sleeves of her old yel-
low Smock were rolled up, and
her hands were still damp.
And there he stood, shabby as
ever, dark stubble on his cheeks
and chin.
Hello there, Christie! How are
you2"
He was affable, friendly. A little
too friendly. It was always so easy
for Gene to talk, to speak Of little
things, unimportant things, when
something important still re-
) manned to be said.
But there was no srnall-talk in
Christie. She had to come to the
point. 80 --- .,.
She came to it now-hreath.
lessly. "Gene-why have you
come backP"
: He smiled. "And why shouldn' t
II After all we're old friends,
and you were pretty nice to me
last time!''
Gene, I don't have to tell you
that we can never be friends
again. You know that. You
aren't going to bring your wife to
see me, and I'm not going to in
treduce my husband to you. It is
Just one ;of those things that
wouldn't work, and we both know
1T. If you've come back you've
come back for some reason and
you may as well tell It now. I
can't afford to buy a sweeper
right now either, so If that's it"
''No, that isn't it. Matter Of
fact I'm not selling them any
more"
"Oh!n
ayes, I lost out. Too many
promises, not enough down pay
mel1ts. Aren't you going to ask
me IN so that I can tell you about
it?" f''s7
She pointed to the chairs on the
porch. eve can sit here"
"Oke. It's all right with me,
but,1 get: you, Christie. You dis
appoint me. You were always
such aStender-h hearted little thing.
You don't look so very different.
either Still the same pretty
Christie"
81 haven't time for that sort Of
thing, Gene. I'm busy If you
had q reason for coming you may
as well tell it. Otherwise I'll have
to leave you"
His lip curled in the old, In
golent manner. Nov it's Adolphus
Cooper'S daughter talking. Chip
off the old block. Well, that's oke.
I admire nerve. Got so little Of
it myself. I've been a week nerv-
ing myself to come back, and my
knees are shaking yet"
II don't notice the shaking.
Leave dad out Of this, will you?"
"All right, all right; But I'll
tell you why I thought of him. Il
need money, Christie need it bad.
II your dads estate isn't settled
yet, why anyway it would be easy
for you to raise little. You'd
have security enough. I'd pay you
back when I got on my feet. Lord
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
ADVENTURES
CLUB
"Hotv Vars Are Born :"
BY FLOYD GIBBONS
Famous Headline Hunter.

ERES lad who he in Shangha-and boy would
tough time albl on that statement
fact ab might try dig would be shot TO
pieces before started because this lad sends picture ne took OF
Colonel Freddie Barker standing of the rifle Pace
the International Settlement during the late
argument at Shanghai -.
Ekhardt And along
happened over there IN
S. A.
bunch OF his buddes whe
United States Marines sta
January, 1882 just about
between the Japs and the Chi
a turmoil
the of Fong Kee
asked for guard to take
the officers uniforms
wouldn't chance Of
with merchandise
Guard Is Armed for Any Emergency.
battalion and headquar
They
and dwithp and submachine
Kee
other stood guard at the
the officers Japanese patrol
consisting of 20 and officer marching down the street
tailor
doorway turned and eveed their rifles menacns manner
their moment then suddenly
soldiers lowered his bonet and toward them
buddyhe other
with him at the doorway He raised his machine knocked the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Graham Bread Named for
Lecturer on Temperance

Graham bread received its name
from Sylvester Graham (1794lS5D
an American lecturer on temperance
and food reform. He was born at
Suffield, Conn. After studying at
Amherst for a time he entered the
Presbyterian ministry in 1926. He
maintained that a vegetable diet was
incompatible with a desire for stimu-
lants, and as part of his temperance
and food reform campaign he not only
advocated total abstinence from meat
but also recommended the eating of
bread made sf unsifted or unbolted
wheat flour; that Is. flour in which all
the wheat kernel except the husk is
used. In "a Defense of the Graham
System of Living" published in 1885.
Graham wrote:
"Of wheat bread, there are three va
rieties; in the first, all the bran is
separated; in the second, only the
coarse, and, in the third, none at all.
The bread made of flour from which
all the bran has been separated is
that most commonly used, but bread
made of -four from which none Of the
bran has been separated is the most
wholesome"
Graham is often referred to as the
inventor" or "intr0ducer" Of Graham
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28

He asedH
yelled him
business
Even Jap Was Afraid of Tommy Gun.
deadly machinegun
conversation the Jap officer
his
placed truck The officers
him. that the goods American property
Chinese
the
Major Lets Japs Know He'll Fight
There followed
left the
Them
ngwinded
this time get back Sna road without meeting Jap
looking
of how scared he Those Jap
although they
nothing little heated discus
ask he looking
Of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28

Any four-to-eight-year-old will be
warm as toast in this sweater and
cap set. The sweaters 'jiffy" knit
just plain knitting combined with
yoke and sleeves of easy lacy stitch
and finished almost before you know
it. The cap done in a straight strip,
gathered at the top, also includes
these two stitches, adding pert
pompon for good measure. Choose
a colorful yarn. and there'll be nc
insisting" she wear it!
In pattern 5512 you will find com.
plete instructions for making the sci
shown in sizes 4, 6 and Gall giver
in one pattern); an illustration Of
it and of the stitches needed; mate
rial requirements.
Send Is cents in stamps or coins
(coins preferred) to The Sewing Cir
Gle, Household Arts Dept, 259 w
Fourteenth ST., New York, N. Y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
IA Few
g Little e
w. Srriles
S@p0-5:: s$a,@;
Sme@ ~
TWINS AND TONES

The twins were very much alike
But their father. a piano-tuner, had his
own way of identifying them. He ex-
planned to the friend who was admir-
ing them that he told the difference
by pinching them.
Heavens! You mustn't do that
You'll make them cry"
Precisely" replied the father;
that's the whole secret. Listen. This
one"-nip-"is evidently William. He
cries on the high G. The other
James"-nip-"is half tone lower. >
-Tit-Bits Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
lung Oil Available Here

Tung oil, which is pressed from
the nuts Of the tung tree, was for
years available only in China. Now
tung trees, in increasing numbers,
are being cultivated in the southern
most states of this country. Tung
Oil is used as an ingredient of some
paints to facilitate quick drying and
is also used in varnish to make it
waterproof.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Two Kind. of Fox Terriers

There are two kinds of fox terriers,
namely, the smooth-haired and the
wire-haired. The smooth-haired ter
rier has the same courageous and low
able qualities as his brother and up
to recent years has been the most pop
uiar. The two types weigh somewhere
between II and 20 pounds and are con-
sidered one Of the most popular breeds
in the dog kingdom. & s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Denominations in the Colonies

The principal denominations in the
colonies were the Church of England,
the Lutheran, Congregational or Nom
conformist, and later the Baptist, and
Methodist, as well as the Roman Cath
Ollie. The Bibles principally in use were
the King James version of the English
Bible. the Lutheran translation of the
German Bible, and the Douai transla-
ton of the Catholic or French Bible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Motorists Bump Into Grim
Reaper; Cases Dismissed

Police Lieutenant r. L. D. Nord Of
Los Angeles requested dismissal of
traffic complaints against Richard
Morton, William ]. Lyons and j. e.
Thompson.
"On what grounds?" asked Munich
pal Judge Newell earn.
"These men are dead, your honor"
said Nord. "They were killed In
traffic"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Send Out a C. o. D.

The Sunday school teacher was tell
ing her class the story of Paul. includ-
ing the exciting part about his ship
wreck.
Spoke up one little girl. "Tha:
couldn't happen today"
"Why not?" asked the teacher.
Because" explained the little girl,
to-day all ships are equipped with
radio and so soon as there is trouble,
they send out a G. o. D."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28

bread. He was neither. for whole
wheat bread was the first wheat bread
made. Graham's name became asso-
ciated with its because he included the
article in his dietary regimen, which
at one time had many thousands of
adherents throughout the United
States. The system was called Ora
ham and it's adherents Grahamites.-
Indianapolis News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Valuable Stuff

Hubby-Gee stopped just in time
to avoid smashing that bottle.
Wifey-It would have been too bad
If we had cut new tire.
Hubby-Tire | wasn't thinking of
the tire. But there might be something
in the bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
An Exppensive Friend

McGurgle-I hear that yer auld
friend Hector has marrit a third
wife.
MGulp-Aye mon. Hector has been
vera expensive friend. He has
cost me twa wreaths and three pres
ents in saxteen years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Just Like That

The conjurer was producing eggs
from a top hat. He addressed boy
in the front row.
'.'Your mother can't get eggs without
hens, can she?" he asked.
"Oh, yes" said the boy.
"How's that?" asked the conjurer.
"She keeps ducks" answered the boy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
The Sacrifice

Father-Your school life is costing
too much money. You'll have to cut
down on your expenses
Son Gin high school) That's all
right. can do without books.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Getting Hot

Jane-l like school, mother. Already
| have the best seat in the room.
Mother-Where is it; next to the
teacher?
Jane-No; next to the radiator
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28

- - 4 V 4 q q illi q -
The Mind
Meter .
BY
LOWELL
HENDERSON
The Syllahles Test
@ Bell syndicate.-wNu Service.

In this test there are two columns
of syllables. Take syllable out of
the first column and unite it with one
in the second column to form word.
When you are finished, you should
have fen words
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Doubtful

Specialist-Could you pay for an
operation If l thought one was neces-
sary?
Patient-Would you find one neces
sary if l could not pay for it?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Answers
Life in Need of Love

Life, like all else, needs to be
lived; those who cannot love life are
vanquished from the very start
Roman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Real Ancestry

"My ancestors were illustrious. My
grandfather won the Derby"
"That is nothing. One of my an
cestors was the Trojan horse"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
Make Believe Land

Mother-Eat your spinach, Johnny.
Johnny-Aw, ma. don't like it.
.Mother-Well, make believe you do
Johnny-Pd rather make believe I've
eaten it!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28
FIFTY-FIFTY

Doesn't your wife complain when
you get. home late to supper?"
mo. It's about an even break be-
tween such times and those when get
home and find supper late on account
of the bridge club"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-02-28

He-You'd better marry me. Eligi
BILE men are scarce.
She-I suppose I could offer that as
an explanation.
Carbon County news., 1936-10-16

ing exercise at the beginning OF
the church school period at 9:45
followed by a study period and con-
cluded with a worship service at
II a. m.
Children who attend church
school will come at the same time
as formerly but remain a little
longer.
Adults who attend church only
should endeavor to be there
promptly at II a. m.
New Curriculum Inaugurated
Beginning on Sunday, October
18th all classes of the church
school will have new educational
material and story papers. A
splendid new series published by
the Pilgrim Press has just been
placed on the market and the Red
Lodge Church is amongst the first
to adopt it. This new, we'll edited
and splendidly printed material
will form the basis of a modern
and adequate program of relig-.
ious education for the entire con-
stituency of the church especially
the children and young people.