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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
THE DANGEROUS WALKER

Dangerous walking" is INSOFAR
ole from the auto-accident situation.
Authentic information indicates
that IS per cent of all pedestrian
ieaths are due in some measure to
The fault of the pedestrian. In these
cases, the walker isn't the innocent
victim he is usually pictured, but
definitely contributes to his own
loom.
The National Safety Council sug-
gests five simple and practical things
the pedestrians can do to keep the
Dark Angel at a safe distance:
First, obey traffic signals the same
as good drivers do.
Second, learn the laws and ordin-
ances in effect in state and city to
regulate traffic from the pedestrian
point of view-his rights and his
duties.
Third having done this, the ped
estrian is in position to demand q
DETER acceptance of the Obligations
by drivers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
WHY

a Thunderstorm.

Never walk about with an umbrel-
la during thunderstorm. That is
one of the important bits of advice
which scientists give us. And the
reason? The metal frame will at
tract lightning. Better be wet
than dead, says a writer in London
Answers Magazine.
Forked lightning, which looks
more exciting, is also more dam
gerous. Sheet lightning is only re-
Elected glow of flash that is a long
way off-usually below the horizon.
If you are out walking and your
companion is struck by lightning,
don't lose your head. If possible,
loosen the victims clothes and take
off any that are wet.
AS soon as possible get the suf-
ferer to bed with plenty of warmth.
Lots of blankets and hot-water
bottle. It may be necessary to APP
ply artificial respiration.
When the patient can swallow, lots
of black coffee should be given him.
Don't forget that lightning burns.
In your anxiety to administer hot
coffee, remember that the burns on
the victims body need treating.
The chances are several million to
one that you won't get struck in a
thunderstorm. But someone gets
hurt in every big storm, and prompt
action may save life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

situation so sad, but Truth can res
cue us and lift us to higher heights.
Mary Baker Eddy writes (Science and
Health, with Key to the Scriptures.
p. 393): "Rise in the strength OF
Spirit to resist all that Is unlike
good. God has made man capable OF
this, and nothing can vitiate the abil-
ity and power divinely bestowed on
man."
Serving God should be an inviting
task attended by willing industry,
happiness, and usefulness. 1t re-
Quires constant alertness and prayer
full watching of our thinking, but this
should be neither irksome nor dis
tasteful Doing good, loving God and
man, Is not a thankless, cherries
experience. On the contrary, and
sometimes to our establishment. we
find a capacity for joy, talent, free
dom, and self-respect that never was
known while we were following the
selfish, fearful, material round Of
thinking. Serving God includes find
ing and serving a truer, higher sense
of selfhood; of seeing man as the
son of God. AS one serves God he
sees disease, discord, hate, and all
temptation to sin, as falsehoods-
lies which argue for themselves alone.
These subtle claims are fabrications
of mortal mind, without power or
reality. They never touch Gods son
the real man.
Mrs. Eddy writes miscellaneous
Writings, p. 1867: "Who hath not
learned that when alone he has his
own thoughts to guard, and when
struggling with mankind his temper,
and in society his tongue? We also
have gained higher heights; have
learned that trials lift us to that dig
nity of Soul which sustains us, and
finally conquers them; and that the
ordeal refines while it chastens."
From the human standpoint alone
does the struggle to be Christlike
seem to meet with ridicule, frustra-
ton, or defeat. Yet all such expert
ences teach us to guard our thoughts,
our tempers, our tongues. They teach
us to live with people amiably; and
through these lessons we may grow
i, grace. Every seeming fall is Of
value, If, because of 1t, we seek and
find God, and thereby our true self
hood, and learn to express more love
to our neighbor. It Is satisfyingly
sweet to "rise again, stronger than
before the stumble" and to attain in
some measure to that dignity of
Soul which sustairs us, and finally
conquers." - The Christian Science
Monitor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
MARYLAND FARM CROPS
University OF Maryland Reporting
Service Places Value At
S49,979,OOO

Maryland farmers raised 1887
crops valued at $49,979,000, total
IA per cent. below the cash value of
the 1896 product.
The crop reporting service of the
University of Maryland said the de-
crease, for the most part, was due to
lower prices which more than Offset
increased production" The cultivat-
ed area increased by A per cent. to
1,764,O00 acres.
Field crops made up more than
ninety per cent. of the acreage and
seventy-five per cent. of the value.
Truck crops took up the other ten
per cent. of the acreage and account
ed for twenty per cent. of the value.
Maryland ranked third among the
forty-eight States in the production
of tomatoes for canning. Acreage was
increased but bad weather cut the
yield, and the value this year was
thirty-eight per cent. below last
years mark.
Corn was the largest single crop
this year, with a value of $12,446,-
900. Wheat was next, accounting for
$9,5S7, and hay was in third place,
with a value of $6,6O9,000. Close
behind was tobacco, valued this year
at $5,04O,O0O. Tomatoes led truck
crops in value, with $2,1S9,O00 for
cannery tomatoes and $4,000 for
those sent to market fresh.
Fruit crops yielded growers a
value of $2,399, 200, approximately
$115,000 above last years produc-
ton.
Maple sugar and maple syrup pro-
duced, valued at $4,000 of which
$4,000 was syrup, Maple products
were fourth from the bottom Of the
report. The $4,000 trees tapped for
sap yielded total value of only
$4,000 in 1886.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why Japan Is Called
Gland of Rising Sun"

In the year 671 A. D. the Chinese
gave the name Jihpen to the archi-
pelago situated east of their en-
pire. The first syllable of this name
is represented by character mean
ing sun, or light; the last syllable
by character meaning origin, or
root. The word is thus translated
as "origin of the SUM-" Japan, being
east of China, it is easy to under
stand how the name Land of the
Rising Sun" became applicable to
this country. The Japanese, who
borrowed their writings and many
of their terms from China, adopted
this name also, but modified its pro-
nunciation to Nihon. Another form
is Nippon, or Dali Nippon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT 1T

The dairy farmers of the country
face trouble-and plenty Of 1t. In
most Of the big markets, conditions
are disrupted for one reason or an
other. The action Of "chiselers"-
price troubles-difhculties of recon
Cling opposed points of view of diff
ferent factions involved in produc-
ing and distributing milk: These are
but q few Of the problems the farm
ers faces.
But these farmers aren't sitting
down and letting nature take its
course. They are doing something
about their troubles-and doing 1t
through cooperative marketing or
rauizations. What they are doing
was detailed in many speeches made
At the recent annual meeting Of the
National Cooperative MILK Producers
Federation.
A modern agricultural cooperative
isn't Just machine, operated under
Z stiff routine system, for gathering
together the products Of its members
ana disposing of them in some profit
able market. 1t has to practice
diplomacy. 1t has to consider and
weigh any number Of problems, Soc
al and economic. And it is the best
ana aoundest instrument the farmer
oousesses for working out his dim
cnItfea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why Some Water Is Blue

The blue color of some water is
the result of absolute purity or of
depth. According to Sir j. Muir
rays book, 'The Ocean," it has
been found that ordinary distilled
water is a greenish color, believed
to be due to impurities remaining in
the water after distillation while abb
solutely pure water has beautiful
clear blue color. In the open ocean
the water is generally blush, while
near land and in estuaries it is
green or yellowish green. Smiths
College Chemistry" by James Ken
dali, states that deep layers of wa
ter have blue or greenish-blue
color.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
NEW YEARS RESOLUTION FOR
MOTORISTS

A New Years resolution for
motorists facing the complex danger
of the heaviest motor traffic in his
tory is suggested by the Keystone
Automobile Club of Maryland, as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That in the year 1888 |
shall endeavor at all times to drive
my car in a manner calculated to in
sure my own and the safety of others.
To this end, I am deter mined to
avoid acts which experience demon
strates are responsible for many
deaths and injuries on the highways.
These include:
"Carelessness and inattention at
the driving wheel.
Driving at g. rapid rate when
prudence dictates low speed and ex-
ira caution.
Weaving through traffic to save
a few minutes
Fourth, take a greater interest in
traffic signals and pedestrian islands.
Fifth, it will be found through
these studies that major reductions
in the number and severity of &C
cidents to pedestrians can be easily
achieved.
The man on foot must contribute
his share to the cause Of safety, as
well as the man at the wheel. Many
pedestrians believe they should be
allowed to commit almost any traffic
error. The sad results of that notion
are found in the daily accident
figures.
Driving ON the wrong side of the
road.
Passing on curves and hills.
Failing to signal intention to stop
or turn.
Failure to stop at Stop signs.
Furthermore. am resolved to
contribute to highway safety by:
Keeping my car in safe mechanic
al condition.
Checking headlights at frequent
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Gaining Higher Heights
"HE story is told by an aviator
that once, during his course OF

"HE story is told by an aviator
that once, during his course OF
H. training, he was compelled to
effect forced landing. His plane was
wrecked and an investigation was
held Throughout the trying expert
ence, there seemed to be much con-
fusion and condemnation, but finally
he was exonerated, and one of the
superior officers said to him, at Is
not the forced landings that count;
it is how we rise and take off again"
Afterward, as part of the discipline,
he was compelled to repeat the full
course. At first this was resented.
but later he recognized that 1t was
to his complete advantage, for in
addition to the usual training, the
extra months of practice and study
gave him greater poise, knowledge,
experience.
How many of us, in contact with
fellow workers, with relatives and
friends. and in daily endeavor to &C
complish acceptable work In the
world, often feel that we have failed,
that we have fallen short of the high
ideal which we have set for ourselves
as a goali Fear, doubt, discourage
ment, and injustice often seem to
haunt our footsteps. Frustration and
delay would battle us. :. Comparing
our own progress with that of an
other, we may listen to the argument
of defeat And yet wherever we find
ourselves, anywhere, in any place,
Love can restore health, order, peace,
and righteousness. God Is Love al
ways. He has never forsaken us. -.
The understanding of spiritual law
discloses the nothingness of so-called
material law and its claims. Failure
and disaster come from ignorance OF
Gods law; while health, prosperity,
and progress are manifested as one
gains the knowledge of the universal,
impartial law of good. God knows
only good for His children. -.
A little girl used to walk and play
SO heedlessly that she was constantly
falling and hurting herself, with tears
and fretfulness as the inevitable re-
suit. She was taught this verse from
the Psalms (116:8): "For thou has,
delivered my soul from death, mine
eyes from tears, and my feet from
falling" Her child-thought accepted
this so simply and practically that she
was healed, and thereafter her days
were filled with unfettered activity.
No outlook can be SO dreary. NO
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why &c" Is Unpronounced

Mackinac island was originally
Northumberland or Missilimaquina
island, the seat of justice, the base
of supplies and the center of trade
OF vast territory of the same
name. The French being the orig
inal translators of the Indian name,
their pronunciation became perma-
nent. The French did not pronounce
the final &C. and gave the "a" a
broad sound. Thus, Michilimacki-
nav became the accepted render
ing. Later the name was con-
tracted to Mackinac, pronounced
Mackinaw.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

Turkey growers of Maryland have
called meeting for January IL to
be held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel
or the purpose Of organizing Mary
land State Turkey Growers Associa-
ton. Mrs. A. w. Sattler, turkey
grower of Baltimore County. and r.
s. Brown. County Agent for Talbot
County. will be in charge Of the
meeting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

YOU would naturally think of the man
operating the tractor as farmer.
And he is farmer, but he's also an in
creasingly important figure in the indus
trial world, not only as a consumer but
as a producer. He's engaged in hoeing
up field of soy beans which later, after
passing through various factory proc
esses, you'll be using in the form Of
paint and varnish, soap, linoleum and
scores of other products. Consumers In
formation points out that 81 million
pounds of soy bean oil, comparatively
new crop for American farmers, was
produced in one recent year. OF this
amount, az million pounds went into
the soap kettles, million into linoleum
and IS million into paint and varnish.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

intervals to make certain they are
In proper focus.
Replacing worn tires before they
become smooth and, therefore, haz-
ardous to- me and follow motorists.
"In short, my intention for 1888 is
to do in behalf of other motorists all
the things I would have them do in
my behalf"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
WAR REFERENDUM BEFORE
CONGRESS

The Ludlow War Referendum
which would require a popular vote
Of the people before this country en-
tered a war, will probably be before
the House on January 10th. When
the debate opens, the question Will
be on the consideration OF the Dill.
A majority vote is necessary to ap-
prove consideration. If majority
vote is secured, debate will then
center on the resolution itself, which
requires a two-thirds vote for adop-
ton. In spite of the widespread op-
position attack on the resolution,
supporters Of the war referendum
have not given up hope Of its pass
age.
Chances for enactment are seen as
Improving following the settlement
OF the Panay incident. Now, it is felt,
there will be an opportunity to con-
slider the question without having
the war atmosphere, prevailing dur
ing the past few weeks in Washing
ton, to cloud the issue.
The Administration has been mo-
bilizing every possible force again
ct the passage of the war referen-
dunn. The gravity with which the
Administration views the proposal
shows that the leaders know the pro-
posal has widespread public support.
Supporters Of the war referendum
while not very vocal to date, have
been hard at work mobilizing senti-
ment over the country behind the
resolution.
The chief problem that the back
ers Of the war referendum have had
to face is the combating of mislead-
ing information now being given out
in the daily press by opponents.
There has been more mud slung at
this proposal than any other item on
the peace legislative calendar in re-
cent years. Apparently many of those
who argue against the referendum
have not taken the trouble to &C.
quaint themselves with the wording
and purpose of the proposal. Instead
they have condemned it without
stopping to examine the facts.
While Administration leaders are
almost unanimous in their opposition
to the Ludlow War Referendum, the
Democratic Party is on record for
such proposal. In the national plat
form of the Democratic Party in
1924, the principle Of the war refer
endum was endorsed.
Democratic leaders are overlook
ing their endorsement of the propos-
al which they have now branded as
fantastic, unavoidable and extreme
pacifism. It is strange situation
which finds the leaders Of the Dem
ocratic Party In 1887 opposing the
very thing which the party endorsed
in 1924. If the Democrats thought
that the idea was good in 1924 and
took their stand on that basis, 1t is
reasonable to expect them to debate
the merits OF their proposal at this
time instead Of branding it as fan
tastic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
FIRE INSURANCE BROADENS ITS
SERVICE

AS the President of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters pointed
out some time ago, it is now clear
that in the future the function of
stock fire insurance companies will
not be preponderantly that of provid-
ing fire insurance only. Each year the
public has asked that the industry
assume wider and wider variety of
risks, and the tendency Is distinctly
against hazards that are not always
closely related.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

WHAT'S WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL
SECURITY

U. ia l am signed up with tue
employment service and am willing
to work but have been unable to get
q job. Can l draw any benefits now
under the State Unemployment Com
pensation Act of Maryland?
A. 124 No. Unless you have been
employed for minimum number of
weeks in covered employments you
would not be eligible for benefits
under the State Unemployment Com
pensation law. No State, except Wis
consin, is now paying benefits under
unemployment compensation. The
States of this Region, which are
Maryland, West Virginia. Virginia,
North Carolina and the District of
Columbia, start paying benefits un-
der their State laws after January l.,
1898.
@. 1875 I have worked temporari-
ly for department store during the
Christmas rush Should I have an
account number and report it to my
employer?
A. 1875 You should. Temporary
employment is not excepted from the
old-age insurance provisions of the
Social Security Act, and your en-
ployer should therefore deduct one
pecrent from your wages, when and
as paid, and should report the taxes
ON Form SSH to the Bureau of In
ternal Revenue.
@. 1875 will be IS years old
on January 10, 1888.
l have been employed in en-
ployment which comes under the
old-age insurance provisions of the
Social Security Act. My employer
has told me that / will be eligible
for a lump-sum payment equal to
31s percent of my total wages since
last December 81. Do 1 have to stop
to- draw this lump-sum payment?
A. 1876 No. Upon reaching IS
you should get in touch with your
Social Security Board Field Office
and file a claim for the amount
which is due you. Your Social Sec
urity Board Field Office will give you
every assistance.
@. 1877 When will the Social Sec
urity Board start paying monthly
old-age payments?
A. 127 The Social Security will
begin paying monthly benefits Jan.
1912. The Social Security Board is
now making lump-sum payments to
workers who have reached IS since
last January 1 and who have qualifi-
ed for lump-sum payments and to
the estate or relatives Of workers
who have died since last December
81. The amount of a lump-sum pay
ment to an individual will vary, and
will depend on the amount of wages
earned by the individual. The pay
ment will be 3M percent of the
total wages earned.
To receive a lump-sum payment
under the Social Security Act it is
necessary that claim be filed. To
do this you should get in touch with
your Social Security Board Field
Office where you will receive every
assistance at no expense to you.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

Worcester County ranks first
among the counties Of the State in
both acreage and production Of white
potatoes. The last census showed
that Worcester produced nearly $780,
900 bushels of white potatoes from
more than $500 acres.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why Rose Is Sweet

The perfume Of the rose is thus
explained by the ancients: Love, at
a feast, at Olympus, in the midst of
a very lively dance, upset, by a
stroke of his wing, goblet Of nee
tar which, falling on a rose, en-
balmed it with rich fragrance it
still retains.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why It Is Latin America"

The countries south of the United
States are referred to as Latin
America" because the prevailing
language of these countries is of
Latin origin. France, Spain, Italy
and Portugal are also called Latin
countries because their languages
were influenced more by Latin than
the languages of other countries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why "Half-Hour" Time Is Used

In some countries where standard
time is used they qualify it by be-
ing on the ''half hour" because the
half hour more nearly agrees with
the local time and seems to have an
advantage. Among them, New Zea-
land uses time liz hours faster
than Greenwich; Burma, 6R hours
faster; India, excepting Calcutta,
51s hours faster; South Australia,
911 hours faster.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07
Why Wire-Girdled Trees Die

Wire-girdled trees die because the
wire cuts through the cambium as
the tree grows, thereby severing
the vital connection between the
roots, which take up water and raw
food, and the leaves, which trans
form water and raw material into
elaborated plant food.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

Nations have queer rules If your
neighbor is loading weapons to at
tack you. do you call him friend
till he begins shootingi
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

This brand new market for American
farmers, who are now growing a large
number of industrial as well as food
products, has been developed, like many
others, through the vast research pro-
grams undertaken by American indus
try, whose laboratories have added un-
told millions to the national wealth and
also thousands of jobs for American
workers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

It is better to be slandered by
some men than to be praised by
others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

Some men are so accustomed to
making fools of themselves that
they don't mind It.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-07

It's better to be level-headed than
fiat-footed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1938-06-09
CHIROPRACTOR
DIR. A. A. GALES
Over National Tea Store
Sank Centre

Order for Hearing on Petition for
Administration, Limiting Time to
File Claims and for Hearing There
STATE OF MINNESOTA
IN PROBATE COURT
File No. 1890
In Re Estate of Miriam Dryden
Alexander D. Dryden having filed
herein a petition for general admin
istration stating that said decedent
died intestate and praying that
Alexander d. Dryden be appointed
III Is ORDERED, That the hear
18th. 1888. at . o'clock, A. NJ. before
this Court in the probate court
room in the court house in the City
of St. Cloud, Minnesota, that the
time within which creditors Of said
decedent may file their claims be
limited to four months from the
date hereof, and that the claims so
filed be heard on Friday: the soth
A. M. before this Court in the pro-
bate court room in the court house
in the City Of st. Cloud, Minnesota,
and that notice hereof be given by
publication of this order in the Sank
Centre Herald, a legal newspaper,
and by mailed notice as provided by
law.
Dated May Gath. 1888.
Probate Judge
Victor T. Conklin, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Sank Centre, Minnesota
Published May e. June 90, 1898