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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
Canada Has 'Townships";
Divided in Early Times

For a generation following the
American Revolution which ended
in 1888, the Canadian United States
international boundary line was
only vaguely known, and some con-
siderable settlements were made
by people who may have thought
they were still in the United States.
Most of the settlers came from the
New England states and established
themselves in what are known as
the Eastern Townships of Quebec,
relates a writer in the Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
This territory was divided into
townships in the early years of
the British regime in Canada. This
mode of division distinguished the
section from the parishes of the low
lands near the st. Lawrence that
were established during the period
of French control. The townships"
comprise 10 counties and occupy
some 5000 square miles of rolling
plain. On the south and east they
extend to the international border
and are adjacent to the states of
Vermont, New Hampshire and
Maine.
The location of this stored area
of French-Canada makes it of easy
access to the motorist who will
find that nature and man have CO.
operated in making it one of the
finest holiday centers of the CONT
nent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
HOW.
10 CONTROL BLACK WIDOW

TO CONTROL BLACK WIDOW
SPIDERS AROUND HOMES
Because of its wide distribution
and solitary habits the control OF
the black widow spider is very
difficult. 1t is possible, however,
to reduce the numbers around
buildings by making very thor
ough clean up of all spider webs
which one can find.
The egg sacs of the black widow
are conspicuous, consisting of a
ball of cream colored web about
one-half to three-quarters of an
inch in diameter. These should
be collected early in the summer,
and burned. You must exercise
great care in collecting these, as
the spiders are most prone to bite
while protecting the eggs, warns
a writer in the Montreal Her
aid. They cannot bite through a
thick pair of gloves, but you must
take care to see that the spider
does not run up your sleeve or
get into the gloves. If you have
an outdoor toilet, the underside of
the seat and corners of the box
should be painted with creosote
or crude oil. Creosote can be
used as a spray in all places
where it will not be Objectionable
or injurious. Creosote, besides
killing the spiders, acts as a re-
pellent, and will keep them away
for some time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Serious legislative thought to the
bicycle as traffic safety problem
is likely to be fastened in this State,
the keystone Automobile Club be-
lieves, by the precedent set in Mas
sachusetts, where the Legislature is
considering proposal to register all
bikes and control their use in the
same manner as motor vehicles.
The object OF the bill before the
Massachusetts Senate is to promote
a greater degree of care in the opera
ton Of bicycles, and to this end pro-
vision is made for suspension of reg
istraton for serious violation of safe
ty rules.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

The proposal reported in the press
for a joint move by Great Britain
and the United States to prevent
Japanese interference with their
trading rights in China drew sharp
opposition last week in a radio ad-
dress from Washington by Mrs.
Florence Brewer Boeckel of the Ma
tional Council for Prevention OF
War, who declared that eff the
sympathies of the American people
for the Chinese people are played
upon to lead them into war in
Asia, it will not be war to save
China for the Chinese but a war for
commercial interests in which Amer
lean lives will be sacrificed to save
American and British dollars"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

On July Bird was dedicated at Get
tyburg shaft to be known as The
Eternal Light Peace Memorial. This
dedication was in connection with
the seventy-fifth anniversary obser-
vance of the battle of Gettysburg held
from June 10th to July 9th. 1t was
dedicated to every man, woman and
child who in any way participated
in the war between the states. The
shaft is S5ft. long, AZ it. wide and
55ft. high. On the top will shine an
undying flame fed by natural gas
and visible in am area of 200 square
miles.
''Peace Eternal in a Nation United
is carved upon it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How to Patch Furniture Scratches

Light scratches on furniture may
be remedied by rubbing them over
with boiled linseed oil, turpentine
and white vinegar mixed in equal
proportions. For deeper scratches
use paste made of thick mucilage
mixed with coloring matter to
blend Wi III the wood in question. For
oak use burnt lumber and raw STEM
ma; for mahogany, Venetian red;
for walnut, burnt umber, and Van
dyke brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
Istanbul in Three Parts

Istanbul (Constantinople) is divid-
ed into three parts, STEAMBOAT and
Pera-Galata on the European side,
with the Golden Horn between
them, and Scutari on the Asiatic
side across the Bosporous. SIAM
boul is the Turkish city proper, and
Pera-Galata, the European quarters.
The most celebrated building in
Constantinople is the Mosque of
Saint Sophia, the greatest Moham-
medan church in the world. Erect
ed in the Sixth century, it Is beauti-
full despite the ravages Of time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

One year ago a box full of guesses
was sealed up at Princeton and was
opened recently. The guessers were
newspaper men, historians, lawyers,
magazine editors men of such bus
inesses. 500 of these predicted a
European war, most of them saying
the war would come in the next
eight years. Only 208o thought the
United States would remain neutral.
500 guessed the present war in
Spain would be won by the Loyal
lists. Nine tenths of those registering
their gueses declared the United
States would never have dictator of
Fascist or Nazi type.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How to Dry-Clean the Puppy

If the puppy is too young to give
bath and yet his soft fur seems
in need of cleaning, stand him on a
newspaper in the yard and rub corn
meal gently but thoroughly through
mis- fur, repeating several times but
using the same meal. Then follow
with good brushing and you will
find his coat lovely and clean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How to Clean Pines

Tobacco Leaf, the trade maya
zine, recommends cleaning pipes
with cold coffee and a pipe cleaner.
Soaking in the coffee for an hour
will soften the caked material,
which may then be pried loose with
blunt instrument. Stale pipes can
always be cured by the cold coffee
treatment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

If there ever was a time when
farmers needed to stick to the oran-
izations which they have, and to sup
port and stand by their own tried
and true leaders, it is right now in
this year of 1898. j. The farmers
only safe and sure protection is
found in his own we'll established
organization.-The Dairymen's
League.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
We Use Many Unnecessary Things

In the customary way of life man
has long been habituated to the
routine usage of various substances
and materials that are not physio-
logically necessary to his continued
existence. Tea, coffee, alcohol, to-
bacco, opium and betal nut are sta
tistically among the more conspicu-
Gus examples, according to a Johns
Hopkins university authority. It is
probably safe to say that over 80
per cent of all adult human beings
habitually make use of one or more
of the component materials includ-
ed in this group. All Of them con-
tain substances Of considerable
physiological potency.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How to Clean Furniture

To clean furniture that has be-
come badly soiled, wash it with
soap and water to which has been
added two or three tablespoons of
kerosene or turpentine. Then rub
dry with soft cloth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Why is the big shot deadbsatf
Well, being a big shot enables him
to buy much and pay nothing, while
if he paid what he owes, he'd be too
poor to be big shot.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Are big corporations necessary?
Well, what little fellow could spend
100000 year, as the big ones
do, looking for new oil fields to sup
ply the worlds needs?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How Penguins Keep Eggs Warm

Emperor penguins stand for
weeks during the long Antarctic
night with the egg between their
feet to keep it warm, the parents
sharing the task between them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

That new bill says poor people
had no music till WPA supplied it..
Which means that upper-class Off
Gals had no knowledge of the poor
till WPA supplied il.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Recent events in Europe have Of
fered one consolation to observers en-
this side of the Atlantic-the con-
ISOLATION of being on this side of the
Atlantic. Week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Employment which Galen calls
natures physician" is so essential
to human happiness. that Incidence
is justly considered as the mother of
misery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How to Kill Weeds Between Bricks

To prevent grass and weeds from
growing between bricks on the
quaint brick garden walk, empty
the soiled gasoline left from your
next dress cleaning along the
cracks. The gasoline will evaporate
Immediately, killing all the weeds
at the same time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
How to Store Kitchen Knives

If kitchen knives are to be kept
sharp they must be stored properly.
Fit them into grooved box. Knives
become dull by rubbing against 9TH
er articles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

1t is stated by Japanese econom-
lists and statesmen that Japan hopes
to obtain American and British cap
ital for developing what she calls
her newly conquered area in
China
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Do not trust all men. but trust
men of worth; the former of course
is silly, the latter a mark Of pru-
dence.-Democritus
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08

Pensioning the old and broke is
fair enough. Why shouldn't the old
veteran taxpayer get pension for
past services?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-07-08
WHAT OF THE SIGNS?
j. E. Jones

Washington, D. C.-There are
signs at the Nations crossroads.
Government reports tell the answers;
Pointing East, they say: Improve
ment in the stock market. Pointing
at industrial charts that say: EN-
ployment has declined in factories,
mines and on railroads. Pointing to
manufactured new machinery:
Down rs to Sc per cent. Pointing
to clothing industry: Down 1913
per cent, and per cent in boots and
shoes; Sc per cent to al per cent.
Plumbers and builders are enjoying
improved conditions.
Man of Action
Ambassador Kennedy, miracle
man Of this Administration, is home
from London. He reports progress of
British-American trade treaties.
Early in the month Mr. Kennedy
was supposed to be trying to get the
British to pay their war debts.
Kennedy moves fast. His tracks
are still plain in the two big jobs he
headed in the Administraton-both
Of which, SEC and Meritime Com
mission, are in bad way.
Anyhow, things stir wherever and
whenever Kennedy gets busy
u
Do 1t The Hard Way
To nj Pnnnn aclYnd hU q
friend if he were ever lost in the
woods. mo, l never got lost said
Daniel but l was bewildered once
for three days" This anecdote was
related to graduating class at
Olivet College, Michigan, in a COM
mencement address by Harlow H.
Curtice, president of the Buick Mo-
tors to illustrate the common fallacy
Of today in which humanity finds
itself looking for shortcuts to saliva
thousands of others throughout the
country because it is entirely free
from dolorous sympathy for gradu-
ates facing what has been so fire.
quently referred to as the respon-
sibility of setting foot into an &C.
onomic world that has gone askew,"
a world barren of opportunity with
no welcome for the young men and
young women who come into it Gag
er for advancement.
81 have no patience with that
point of view challenged business
leader Curtice Are all the old tasks
finished, all the new ones begun? Is
there no call for courage, for dill
gence, for understanding, for wis
dom, for invention, for self-reliance,
for leadership? Have we found the
perfect soluation for all our prob
lems-for unemployment, for JUS
tice as between all men, for unity
among all our people? Reviewing
these matters he found that right
now "the times are far richer in op-
portunity than we have ever
known" and he added. ut is your
future that is concerned. In that
sense, you graduates are like my
friend Charles Kettering, who once
said: of course 1 am deeply inter-
ested in the future. From now on
am going to do all my living there.
do it the hard way, think ahead
of your job. Then nothing in the
world can keep the job ahead from
reaching out for you. Have a
purpose, as the old Scotch preacher
had in his prayer: oh Lord, guide
us Alright, for we are vera, vera
determined "
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
In Full

In Full
"Half the City Council Are
Crooks!" ran glaring headline.
A retraction was demanded of
the editor.
Next afternoon the headlines
read:
"Hah the City Council Aren't
Crooks"
Doctors Small Child Ito waiting
patient)-Daddy is ready to see
you now in the insulting room.
Hush, Child
Phyllis-I've been with party
of mixers to see the DEVILS gorge.
Grandma-Phyllis, that's not
the way to speak-Pm sure
they've only healthy appetites.
The starving actor cried, "Give
me bread, give me bread." And
the curtain came down with a roll.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

WHETHER you line your new
w draperies or not will depend
on how heavy the material is. 1t
is important, however, that the
top of draperies be stiffened when
a French heading is used. A soft
canvas which may be purchased
in drapery departments is gen.
orally used for this purpose. From
four to six inches is a good depth
to cut the heading canvas. Turn
the top of the curtain material
over it and sew as at A. -
Start to sew the plat about an
inch down from the top of the
drapery and sew it the depth of
the stiffening, as shown here at B.
Pinch this plat into three small
plaits and, starting two inches
down from the top, sew through
as at G. Sew these plaits the
depth of the stiffening, so that
they appear as shown here at d.
Now turn to the wrong side and
sew a ring to the back of each
plat as at E.
Every Homemaker should have
a copy of Mrs. Spears new book,
SEWING. Forty-eight pages of
step-by-step directions for making
slipcovers and dressing tables;
restoring and upholstering chairs,
couches; making curtains for ev-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

center. It is modern of line, gra.
cious of detail, and f1attering be.
yond belief. The new tucked skirt
looks important, yes, even exclu-
sive, but happily for you, Milady,
it's as easy to sew as any you've
done. Note the little button trim
and youthful collar and cuffs to
add that telling touch of good
taste. Make a copy for now in
satin or silk crepe.
Come-Get-Me Look.
Winter is here, but Spring is
packaged up for an early deliv.
cry, which would behoove the fas-
tidious young woman to now turn
her gentle thoughts to the prob
lem of what-to-wear. The slim
wasted model, above right,
should set one straight, both in
matters of thoughts and actions,
for it has that come-and-get-me
look that's so typical of the mod
ern Sew-Your-O Own. The "act" of
sewing is most simplifed in this
little number, as the seven pieces
and the cut-away diagram clearly
illustrate. Make this frock in du-
plicate for your complete chic and
resistance to clothes worries.
The Patterns.
Pattern 1431 is designed for
sizes SO to 81. Size ,38 requires 4A
yards of 35-inch material. The
collar in contrast requires rs of a
yard.
Pattern 1895 is designed for
sizes IL to 20 go to 38 bust). Size
IA requires 3A yards of 39-inch
material, plus rs yard contrasting.
With long sleeves 3A yards are
required.
Pattern 1875 is designed for
sizes IL to 20 go to 40 bust). Size
IA requires 4A yards of 39-inch
material, plus 70 yard contrasting.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, 149 New
Montgomery Ave-, San Francisco,
Calf. Patterns Is cents Gin coins)
each.
@ Bell Syndicate.-WNU Service.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

A nc4 SU1 ~ like d IllSlOOy
- and her frock is the swing in
it that makes you remember her
and never lets you forget. Sew
Your-Own puts that remember
me" ingredient into all frocks,
from its simple all-occasion mod
els to its more exclusive fashion
firsts. You, Milady, have an ex-
ceptional opportunity today to
choose an engaging frock from
this taking trio. Just send for
your. pattern and Sew-Your- Own
will do the rest-see you through
every step to a happy, successful
finish, or, in other words, to a
thrilling frock fortified with much
Remember me-"
Five Shipshape Pieces.
Start your day in an attractive
morning frock if you would leave
a bright all-day impression on the
family. Sew-Your-Ow suggests
the new, young-looking dress at
the left for creating really last
ing impression. It will impress
you, too, for the five pieces fit
together so effortlessly and pro-
duce such shipshape style that
you'll be not only pleased but
thrilled. Bingham, percale, or
seersucker is the material sug-
gested for this popular frock.
Exclusive Looking.
A beautifully styled frock that
will lend festive feeling and a
note of glamour to every occasion
is the smart new piece, above
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Uncle MiA
S1w: -
There's No Escape

The question is not is life Wort,
living, but how best to go throurl
with il.
If people had acquired a tast,
for apple seeds, by this time an
pie seeds would be as big as a
berts.
Which gets the most enjoymep
out of 81 told you so"? The on
timist or the pessimist?
When unskillful people try d
employ tact it turns out TO ),
fiattery.
Saying wise thing is useless /
the listeners are not wise.
A Psychic Seeret2
What is the secret of riding n
an automobile making one (weV
admit) feel important?
Pessimists are persistent deast
ers; and sometimes deflation h
needed badly.
Dame Nature provides the M,
terials for the worlds progrea
but man has to make the con
binations.
Men who don't know what tr|
word friend" means, may use h
too freely.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Yessir, We Have 1t
Hold Everything but

"What's yours?"
'Ham sandwich"
'No got. Try a Sunset Spe.
cial?" g..
whats that?" ....
"a triple decker with ham,
cheese, tongue, baloney, tomato,
lettuce, onion, pickle and mayor.
naise on raisin bread, toasted,
with cole slaw on the side
s'Nope. You've got ham. Can't
cha gimme a ham on white?"
s.I'n try. Oh, George! One
Sunset Special. Make it on one
deck. Hold the cheese, tongue,
baloney, tomato, lettuce, onion,
pickle, mayonnaise, and cold
slaw, and make the raisin bread
white, untoasted Right?"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

ton as whole is for the govern
ment to act as an impartial over.
seer Of our industrial progress,
ready to call halt at all times on
monopolistic practices which threat
en- to throw our economy out Of or
der" ....~,
That theory is basic with most Of
the New Dealers. America must be
made responsive to the Washington
government. It is that theory to
which more and more business men.
little as well as big, are objecting.
They are fearful of it for the reason
that they can not see how this ad.
ministration or any that may follow
will be impartial in overseeing
industry. It is quite natural for a
political group to be intent upon pre-
serving itself in power, and that end
never has been accomplished by i'm
partially.
But the New Dealers wish to avoid
blame for the conditions now con-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Our Presidents

ZACHARY TAYLOR nav,.
- stayed in one place Ion,
enough to qualify as a voter
During the panic OF 100,
Martin Van Buren, could not !,
ways get his salary.
Woodrow Wilson and his Wit.
slept in Buckingham palace
Theodore Roosevelt. in cor
menting on living in the Whit.
House, said: "You don't liv.
there. You're only Exhibit a,
to the country"
Andrew Jackson was the Are,
territorial governor of Florida
Warren G.. Harding went m
rectly from the United State,
senate to the White House
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13
Hopeful Impulse

Every heart that has be;
strong and cheerfully, has left
hopeful impulse behind il in III
world, and bettered the traditu
Of mankind. - Robert Lou
Stevenson.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

cry type Of room and purpose.
Making lampshades, rugs, OTTO
mans and other useful articles for
the home. Readers wishing a copy
should send name and address,
enclosing Is cents, to Mrs. Spears,
2l0 South Desplaines ST., Chicago,
Illinois.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
tonic which has been helping women
of all ages for nearly 20 years. Adv.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1938-01-13

Today a Pupil
Today is yesterdays pupil
Franklin.
Evening star., 1938-06-19

These styles boil from
Q Colifornio beech.
The cosuol siocks
ond shirt outfit on
the LETT is Of Returol
eoiosed linen. with
bright red belt oHd
trim. The ploy suit Of
lightweight noturol
spun royoN hos .
ssposote skirt thot
buttons down the
front.
Evening star., 1938-06-19

Betty MscceiIo briefs her
bothing costume the better 70
cool off in this "oqsomelonine"
stunt thot featured the Lees
burg, Flo.. votermeIon festivoI.
Evening star., 1938-06-19
BY the
s E A


Beech styles for the s4o.on
ore as breezy as the seo's
solty zephyrs. The beech suit
at right is formolly topped
with q eroy fIonnel jocket
ond informally trousered
with white pique shorts.
Evening star., 1938-01-29

~ EAR MISS NOVEL; Will you please advise What colors
northern exposure with cream walls white aoodvork and on
- tn. floor would like which
the rose and blue on light beige background The draper
and uphos'erns the sofa for oeud chair
aleove There dep blue
vases which might .ps be used MRS t. Arnson Va
uhte shades predominotno
pomnnt repeat OF
The ood be best shade
might the
chors that repeats the colors but
.a all no, y e as yan no a no m 9 oo % o m snoa
co This accented nh sharp spots of bright blue
should make a lonely room.
YEAR NOVEL; The fireplace in our recently purchased
~ has become
blackened by the
color beauty have tried scbbng with all kinds of
and also mur'ate 'cd but nothing removes the black the least bit
demonstrating um the black blast
surface OF the brick as the black is baked right into it. You might
paint the old brick dust that
electric fire nH be much etecre
chimney in back Of it, Why not try that for
a nhNe
YEAR four old carved back dining room
chairs which need tightening
walnut mahogany believe would
rehnishing home Shall have the
cabinet maker
MRS FRANK P. j., Buchanan
AnsrerYou should rarnish take the finish
your char. The direction. for using come nth the product
highly tnfamm0be CAREFUL
paint you
until
ood alcohol to the At this
inemaker to tighened
U
50' should paint your room after it has bee" popeTea
DEAR MISS NowE11 your pewter
and wondered If there
the plates mugs have nice COL
lection but dull looking
q C.
AnrerA seos silver polish surface
OF peUr think
look too The
be polished out by jeweer uith polishing
have questions
furniture similar matters
Wsssans Page Of The
column quickly ~ permits.