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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
Duke of Burgundy First
to Use Forks at Table

Forks were not introduced into
England until the early part of the
1600's. They were referred to even
then as things which were "by some
Of our spruce gallants taken up of
late" The word fork occurs in the
Bible in an account of the riches of
Solomon's temple. There is no rec
ord, however, that it was used at
table in Roman history
The first instance that history re-
cords the use of forks, states writer
in the Los Angeles Times, was az
the table of John, the duke of Eur
gundy. It was young English IT,
eler, Tom Coryet, who wrote in lGl1
with some scorn of how he had seen
the Italians using fork to help
themselves from the dish In all the
countries that he visited. he did
not observe the custom of using
the fork except in Italy
So pleased was this young traveller
with his discovery that he brought
the fork home with him, only to be
laughed at and abused for doing so.
He was publicly rebuked from the
pulpit, accused of impiety for as
Stunning that Gods good gifts were
unfit to be touched by hands. In
the end society acknowledged that
he was right, the use of the fork was
accepted, and a welcome change
made in English table habits.
Before the French revolution it
was customary, when a gentleman
was invited to dinner, for him to
send his servant with his knife, fork
and spoon, or if he had no servant,
he carried them with him in his
pocket. This ancient custom is fol-
lowed in the Tyrol and in parts of
Germany and Switzerland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
"AMERICA'S 60 FAMILIES"

Senator Bailey, Democrat or North
Carolina, expressed the opinion in
the Senate a few days ago that
"there are men in places of authority
who wish to undermine free enter
prise in order that it may fail and
they may have collectiveism, and as
a supporter of the Administration
he said that he was ''heartened" be-
cause of "the national reputation of
the foolish and extravagant utter
ances of Secretary of the Interior,
Mr.. Ickes," who repeated allegations
and conclusions appearing in the re-
cent book called Americas 60
Families.
The dupont Company of Whining
ton has filed a libel suit against
Ferdinand Lundberg, author, and the
Vanguard Press, publisher Of the
book. The du Pont family was in
cluded as one Of Americas 60
Families" and it charges that adver-
tisements heralding the book as
''solidly sensational" called atten-
ton to matters on which the libel
suit is based: The action being there
fore founded on positive statements
Of alleged fraudulent acts by the
du Point Company against the gov
eminent during the World War.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
TRAINING IN CCC CAMPS

Approximately $4,000 young men
and war veterans participated in the
Civilian Conservation C0rps educa-
ti0nal and training program during
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1887,
according to the announcement Of
Robert Fechener, Director of the
CCC.
Mr.. Fechner stated this was a
splendid record in camp educational
work, which was voluntary on the
part of the enrollees.
The educational activities of the
enrollees consisted of job-training,
taught on the work project while the
men were working in the forest and
field, vocational training, and aca-
demic instruction. Although the job
training was one of the most popular
with the enrollees, many of them
took academic and vocational courses
during their off-time in the evenings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
FARMERS WILL LEAD FIGHT
FOR INCOME TAX FOR
MARYLAND

Organized farmers of the State are
ready to lead in the fight for the
adoption of the proposed amendment
to Maryland's Constitution which
will permit a graduated income tax
rather than the fat tax adopted by
the recent Legislature. This move
of the organized farmers was made
in the closing session of the annual
meeting of the Maryland Farm Bur-
eau in Baltimore last week, when
voting delegates from 81 farm bur-
eau units adopted their program for
1898.
Farmers are also opposed to price
maintenance as provided by the Mil
ler-Tydings Act and the Maryland
State Law which is commonly called
the flair trade act', and stated SO
in their declaration of policies. The
farm group also went on record as
opposed to wage and hour legislation
which would place wage rates above
parity prices of farm products, ac-
cording to their resolutions.
The undertaking of Improvement
in marketing facilities for Maryland
growers of Vegetable crops is also in
cluded in the 1898 program of the
organized farmers. Dissatisfied with
space allotted for present markets,
the Maryland group will also urge
more strict grade regulations for the
protection of Maryland markets for
Vegetables crops.
Other actions of the farm bureau
delegates approved activities of the
Farm Credit Administration, urged
a national farm program, pledged
support to conservation of Mary
lands natural resources, urged fur
Their development of cooperative
business organizations of farmers,
outlined a program of their recon-
mendations to State authorities for
farm to market roads. and commend
ed the work of the University of
Maryland.
Harry H. Nuttle Of Denten was
again chosen president of the organ
ization and with vice-president P. c.
Turner of Parkton and Secretary c.
e. Wise, Jr., of Baltimore will have
charge of directing the program out
lined at the business session of del
egates.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
Use of the Silver Skewer

In the early part of the Seven
teenth century a silver skewer was
used by the cutting squire to hold
meat in place while it was cut into
slices. Having cut off a slice it was
placed on a slice of bread and then
served to guest. This manner of
serving is practiced in many of the
older countries of Europe. In time
the skewer used for holding the
meat gave place to fork, which
was great improvement. One,
two, three and four-pronged forks
came into use in the latter part
of the Seventeenth century. BY this
time each guest was supplied with
a fork and helped himself instead
of being served by the cutting
squire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
Every Hair on Body Has
Clew to Characteristics

Even if your head is not unique,
a criminologist could almost GER
tainly distinguish one of your hairs
among hundreds of others.
Such things as size, curliness,
transparency, degree of pigmenta-
ton, chemical analysis, elasticity
and brittleness are all more impor-
tant than color, because they can
not be altered, asserts a writer in
Pearson's London Weekly
The chances against more than
one person possessing all the same
qualities are enormous, and they
are probably higher in this country
of mixed races than anywhere else.
Most of the tell-tale signs are
racial characteristics. Coarse,
straight hair with a core in it's CEN
ter is the Monaghan type 1t hangs
straight because it is round in sec
ton.
At the other extreme comes the
fine, oval hair of the European,
without any central pith at all. Wavy
hair is always oval in section, and
is due to lopsided growth from the
root.
"Frizzy" or spirally curled hair
is actually ribbon-shaped, and is
generally cored. Negroes and Pa
puans have hair of this sort. Typ
ical white men have oval beard hair,
and the only hair they possess which
is cored is that under the arms.
But pure type is very rarely
found, except in isolated corners of
the world, and that is why the study
of hair is so important to the de-
tective.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28

The determination of the demo-
cratic nations, particularly Great
Britain and the United States, to in
crease their naval forces has caused
Japan to splutter bit in some of its
news releases in the past few days.
When asked to comment on the
programs Of these nations to increase
their naval forces, one of Japan's
foreign office spokesman at Toxic is
reported to have said that such a
program IL mot welcome to Japan,
because any arms race should be
avoided in the future" and then
added: Eve are not concerned, be-
cause our naval force is now strong
enough"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
HOW:
HIGH TEMPERATURES CURE

| Huh TEMPERATURES CURE
HAM IN SIX TO TEN WEEKS
In line with present-day tenden-
cies to hurry nature, state and
federal workers have found a
way to produce "aged' hams
Southern style-in 6 to 10 weeks
instead of the customary year or
two. The studies were made by
the Maryland Agricultural Ex-
| pertinent station in cooperation
with the United States Depart
ncnt OF Agriculture.
In rural dis1r cts OF the South,
hams are a~2d for a year or
more after they are cured and
smoked. During this time they
become partially dry and develop
characteristic favors. The lean
meat has a sharp, pungent,
cheesy flavor, and the fat is mod
flied so that it becomes semi
transparent.
The Maryland workers discov-
cred a method of producing some
of these characteristic flavors in
hams in a relative short time-6
to 10 weeks-by holding them at
temperatures from LOT to 125 de-
grees Fahrenheit after curing
and smoking. The aroma and
flavor of these hams increased
with aging up to 10 weeks.
Chemical studies of these
quickly aged hams showed that
there was an increase in the free
fatty acids of the fat; that there
was an increase in total soluble
derivatives of protein; and that
there was loss of moisture from
the lean tissues. These changes
are characteristic of the aging
process in hams.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
How to Use Paraffn

Paraffin used for sealing jellies
should be smoking" hot, since it
sterilizes as we'll as seals. Tilt the
glass in order that the melted paraf-
fin may form seal around the side
of the glass as well as cover
ing for the top.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
How Screen Lightning Is Produced

One method of reproducing light
ming on the screen is by a machine
resembling stationary donkey en-
CINE, which feeds mixture of mag
nesium and cornstarch into an inter
mittent fame in a hopper. The mag
nesium flashes and the cornstarch
gives the flame body and makes it
last long enough to register prop
erly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
How to Make Pumpkin Milk

Pumpkin milk is proving popu-
lar drink in the region of Braun
schweig, Germany, where farmers
are selling the concoction to dispose
of their pumpkin harvest. To pre-
pare it, the pumpkins are sliced up
and put through presser. The liq-
uid squeezed out will keep indefi-
nitely, and with the addition of a lit
tie cocoa makes an excellent choco-
late. It can also be made into a
powder, and is so used in manufac-
turing a carmel candy.
If success doesn't turn the average
mans head it's because he has stiH
neck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28
Questions And Answers
WHAT'S WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL
SECURITY

@. 1876 What are the require
ments for obtaining unemployment
compensation benefits under the
Maryland Unemployment Compensa-
ton law?
A 1876 The first requirement is
that the person who seeks to receive
unemployment compensation benefits
must have been employed In an oc-
cupation covered by that law. Sec
ond, upon losing his job. If, after
waiting the required number of
weeks, which in Maryland is two
weeks, he has not been able to find
suitable job, he will receive unem-
ployment compensation benefits for
a limited number of weeks.
@. 1877 was IS years old on
December 18, and had Social Sec
urity card, but haven't received my
check yet. How do / go about get
ting what is due me under the Soc
ial Security Act?
A 1877 You should get in touch
with your Social Security Board
Field Office, give them all the in
formation you can regarding your
Social Security record, and make
formal claim for your old-age insur-
ance. The amount you will receive
will be 3h percent of your total
wages in covered employment since
December 81, 1886, and the time
you attained IS years of age, which
in your case was December II. After
the Social Security Board has deter
mined, from the wage record kept
under your Social Security account
number, the amount due you, certi-
fication of your claim will be made
to the Treasury Department. Your
check will then be mailed to you
from the Treasury of the United
States.
O.. 1873 If my employer doesn't
report my Social Security taxes, will
I be able to collect my old-age in
surance upon reaching IS years of
age, or if 1 should die would my
estate be able to collect it under
these circumstances?
A. 1873 The amount which will
be paid you under the old-age insur-
ance provisions of the Social Secur-
ity Act does not depend on the
amount of taxes collected from you
or paid by your employer under Till"
VIII of the Social Security Act. The
amount you receive will depend on
the total of your wages earned i'll
covered employment after December
81, 1886, and before you become So
years of age, or die. But the employ
err who does not obey the law and
report the amount of wages paid each
employee, puts his employees at
disadvantage because the Social
Security Board will not have a rec
ord of those wages when 1t comes
time to compute the amount the
Board should pay each worker under
the old-age insurance provisions of
the law.
@. 139 What factors determine
eligibility for Federal old-age insur-
ance?
A. 139 The following five essent-
ial points are emphasized: G) You
must have reached age IS; GU you
must have worked in covered en-
ployment; 60 you must have Soc
ial Security number, and if not you
should file for one; ca you must
file a formal claim for lump-sum
payment with any field office of the
Social Security Board; 60 in case
of death before the age of IS, the
nearest kin or the estate becomes
beneficiary and must file claim for
such payment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28

Timbers dried in the open air
takes from 8 to IL months to season,
depending on the woodward site, the
way the lumber is piled. the size and
condition Of the lumber when it is
sawed. and the weather.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28

Musicians playing for movie
scene go through the motions with
out making sound. This technique
is also used by husbands who play
second fiddle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28

Seven days make one week, but
it often takes months to make one
strong.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28

The money paid the infants nurse
Is likely to be hush money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-01-28

The greatness thrust upon us is
sure to crate upon our neighbors.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

18TH ST. N. E., 329-New Groom. kit,
move now: rent starts 18th. AT. seas.
semi-bsth; Frigid.. gas, heat, light incl;
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

sTUDEBAKER 1887 4-Door Trunk Sedan.
Perfect and thor. guar: like new. Save
$3.50 by buying today. Mckee Studebaker,
6TOO Wisconsin Ave. Wise. 6767.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Plymouth 1896 Sedan - Glossy @I0E
jet black finish is immaculate. UtOO
spotless interior very low mileage.
EMERSON oRME
18th q NJ SITS. N. w. District 500
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

1897 PLYMOUTH DE LUKE 0AOE
FOUR-DOOR SEDAN. WITH SD4OO
TRUNK-One of the most perfect cars
at this low price on the Washington
used car market. The mileage is very
low and the tires motor and upholstery
perfect. For 4 real bargain see this
amazing value
MTLEsTONE FINANCE CORP.
71s 18th St N. W. METROPOLITAN 330O
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Wilkinson had coils and rented through this 3l od
in
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Plymouth 1895 2-Door Touring @IQO
sedan-ThOroughlv an honest D1CV
value for n perfect performing car.
Black finish. We cut the price for
limited time only. See II or call US to-
day for home demonstration. Top al
lowancO and easy terms.
LEO ROCCA. INC.
(BPanch) 4445 Conn. Ave. EMer. 1855
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Plymouth 1897 De Luxe Coupe @EOE
Looks and runs like new; low UOAO
mileage: $525.
sth q N. Y. Ave. N. W. MAI. 5000
The Washington times., 1938-06-23
WILLYS

wILLYS 1887 Deluxe Sedan-Green fin.
ish, dependable: 2s to 36 miles per gal.
of gas: fully guaranteed S437: Lee D.
Butler Inc. (Stude. dealer), 1121 2lst
ST N W DI. 1918.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Plymouth 1885 De Luxe 2-Door Trunk
sedan-Just out Of eur shop and ready
to 60 Sacrifice price, and your old car
may be the down payment.
GEORGETOWN MOTORS
s342 NJ st. N, w. WEST 1850
The Washington times., 1938-06-23
PLYMOUTH

Plymouth 1894 4-Door Sedan cox
Black finish, custom seat COW OAIO
ers. fine tires; runs perfectly: an at
tractive and economical car that will
give one manv miles of good service.
POHANKA SERVICE
I126 goth ST N W. District g141
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Oldsmobile 1887 "8" 4-Door @7NE
Trunk Sedan-The finish il like u IfO
new. spotless interior. large trunk. fine
tires low mileage. Your inspection will
convince you of the former owners ,
fine care.
POHANKA SERVICE
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Plymouth 1887 De Luxe Sedan QGOE
Built-in trunk, floating power sDV6O
and other features. Used only few
months. Fully guaranteed. Your car
in trade. Terms.
ADDISON CHEVROLET. INC.
1A27 Irving St. n. w. ADAMS b4ll
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Pontiac 1895 2-Door Touring eQ7S
Sedan Built-in trunk and SDO -
radio Exceptionally clean. Your old
car may be the down payment.
GEORGETOWN MOTORS
3343 N st. N, W. WEST 1850
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

oIdsmobile "S" 1885 ConvertibIe @G9E
Roadster-Radio. heater. oriKi- OVOO
nal attractive green finish Ii like new:
tan leather upholstery. rumble seat;
very sporty and mechanically will mass
your most rigid inspection.
POHANKA SERVICE
1925 goth St n W. District S141
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

oldsmobile 1886 De Luxe 4-Door @E7E
Touring Sedan-A one-Owner DOSO
car in tip-top condition: S57k.
STECART MOTORS
9Th 4 N Y. Ave. N. W. NAL 90OO
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Plymouth 1898 Touring Sedans-2 and =
doors, built-in trunks. Company Of
ficials' cars, run very little and cannot
be told from new. A great big reduc-
ton and a liberal trade on your old car.
GEORGETOWN MOTORS
3342 NJ St NJ W, WEST 1891
The Washington times., 1938-06-23
PACKARD


Packard 1887 IS" 4-Door Trunk Q7AS
Sedan-Radio. heater. defrost- - fO
er: the attractive maroon finish is like
new, large trunk. interior spotless. tires
like new: performs perfectly.
POHANKA SERVICE
1925 goth St. N. W. District S141
Packard 1887 "12O" Coupe - 07OE
Dark green finish: run just u OO
enough to break 1t in: guaranteed.
EMERSON & ORME
18th & N SITS. N. W. District 500
1897 Packard 120 Trunk Sedan COAX
This beautiful modern car SDCHO
driven by one owner. Black finish like
new white wall tires. RADIO heater. seat
covers, spotlight and fog light. Save
over $700 on this beauty.
STANLEY H. HoRNER, INC.
1899 14th st. N. W. Decatur l60S
I'LL 14th st. N. W. National 1851
PACKARD 1888 8 Sedan Demonstrator.
Richardson Bros. 2204 Nichols Ave. s. 2.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

PACKARD 1888 Sedan Demonstration.
Richardson Bros. 2204 Nichols Ave. s. 2.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23
.OLDSMOBILE

Oldsmobile 1885 Competitor 090E
ouKhIy an honest value for SDGDOO
a perfect performing car. Sold with
guarantee. We cut the price for inn
mediate sale. See IL or call us today
for home demonstration. Top allow
ance and the easiest terms.
LEO ROCCA, INC.
(Branch) 1918 Pa. Ave. 8. z. AT. $3.50
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Oldsmobils 1887 Trunk Sedan G70E
Eight-cyIinder motor. built-in u CO
radio. heater. special finish. white wall
tires; new-car condition. Price S786.
WAKEFIELD MOTOR co.
252S sherman Ave. N. W. Adams 5000
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

PONTIAC. 1897 "6" Coupe-Biack, low
mileage. new-car condition in every way.
Trade your car: Will give full allowance.
heduced to S625. L. p. Steuart, Inc,
1870 l4th ST. N. W. DEC 1900
The Washington times., 1938-06-23
LINCOLN ZEPHYR

NASH 1885 Lafayette 4-DoOr Sedan; paint,
tires, motor and general condition excel
lent; splendid economical family car at
low price; S275 Packard Washington
Motor Car Co.. oath, and N SITS, N. W.
Republic 0145.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

oldsmobile 1885 Sedan-Attrac- QNIE
tive green finish. clean inside. UfEO
fine tires luggage space in rear. motor
completely reconditioned.
POHANKA SERVICE
1926 goth ST N w District S141
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

81 Investment Property for Sale
So, ,750-Eighteen brick garages, rear o.
Conn. Ave. and Porter st. Will prove I
good investment.
JOHN r. DoNoHoE 4 SONS
S14 Pa. Ave. 8. e.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Ford 1895 4-Door Sedan. Trunk. &O7E
De Luxe - Original Runmetal DO u
finish. new rubber. low mileage. Lib
eraI terms and trade.
GARDNER STUART MOTORS
2O4 RIad adenRhurE Rd \. T. LING. S138
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Pontiac 1888 4-Door Sedan 000E
Original jet black finish. care DA6O
fully handled and in fine shape.
N f. BRANCH L. p. STEUART
141 IL St N z. Atlantic $500
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

CADILLAC 1888 De Luxs Convertible Sc
dan: Radio-new type gearshift and many
extras. This is the latest current model
and sells for $3,O95. You can save $70O
at our special price of 81 .395: liberal
trade allowance on your present car: Low
Cost New-Car Finance TGms-Carries
1909 New-Car Guarantee and Service.
Dupont 1900.
The Washington times., 1938-06-23

Ford 1885 De Luxe Fordor @O1O
Touring Sedan-Just out of DOl y
our shop and ready to go.
STEUART MOTORS
6th New York ave N. w. MAI 5000
Evening star., 1938-01-15

| 1873 COLUMBIA RID. N.W-Front room
windows. large closet. next to bath. 81 80
| per week.
Evening star., 1938-01-15
CATTLE AND LIVE STOCK

GOOD YOUNG WORK HORSES for sale
Victor S. Myers. University lane. College
Park. Md
MARE. light chestnut. l52 hands, 3 yrs
old: broken and handled in private stable:
reas price. Call Wisconsin 5512
GOOD SADDLE HORSE for sale cheap;
thoroughbred, hunter type; owner leaving
city. Greenwood $40.
WORK AND SADDLE HORSES. one fne
Percheron mare. Sligo Riding School. cor
ner Riggs and Agar I'd, between Hyatts-
Vile and Potomac Park
GET OUR PRICES on pure-bred spotted
Poland China hogs: Unusually fine selec- :
ton at exceptionally reasonable prices for
this month only. For immediate delivery.
bred gifts, boars ready foc service pigs
from :, to 2 months old no other type OF
hog compares with this breed for quick
maturity. E. c. Roby Mattaponi Farms.
Prince Georees Co, Groom Post Office.
Md. Phone Marlboro 1.-F-2. or Cleveland
/ 100 from Il TO q pm
Evening star., 1938-01-15
coal. WOOD. FUEL OIL.

DRY WOOD oak and pine mixed. "a cord,
SO; half cord, So so; cord, SO. Lengths
10 suit Greenwood 1880
WELL-SEASONED WOOD. for stove and
fireplace use: D large-size bags 81 plus
,Ic deposit on bag. Good VIII Industries,
Met. 5556. Free delivery
THOROUGHLY SEASONED OAK hickory.
cut lensth desired. 50 80 cord. delivered.
stored prompt service. honest measure.
Brown B-inkloW. Md
ANTHRACITE COAL from mines 10 bins:
buckwheat, $3.50: chestnut. s. so. stove
coal H. F. House. Col. OO42. ewes.
Adams n359
CORDWOOD oak and pine, well-sea soned,
$! cord. cut any length, delivered any
where Stephenson. Capitol Heights PA
BUNDLED WOOD. dry pine. Call Ma
Evening star., 1938-01-15
HELP DOMESTIC.

ANN AND LEONARD, please cell Column
hia 1858 Mrs. SiGcla;-.
CCLORFD GIRL. experienced, PLAN cook
ins, general houSework; stay nights. Ap-
ply Sunday before noon. 3153 Oliver st. NV
GIRL, white. general housework apt. cook
for two, wait on ia bic, assist with child 4
wears old Room and board. $40 month
Call after $40. Potomac O1S5.
GIRL, white for seenrai housework: stay
nlehtS. Phone Atlantic 'i1si-J.
HoUSEKEEPER. so5 mo: stay nights;
steady, unincun2 be-sd helpful 10 semi-in-
valid. Box 19H Star. 16'
NURSE, WHITE. no: over 3a. care Tor .
children: English o. German preferred;
Nv, APT, Sn2. Poromac 3;sc
YOUNG WOMAN white; sh.w.. PLAIN
cooking. help with child: suburban home;
room, board So, month. Temple 4o59-M.