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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Hens Need Special Care
During Hot Summer Days

In summer weather, it is well to
give some consideration to the hens,
whether on range or in confinement,
advises poultryman in Wallaces'
Farmer.
First, examine their quarters for
mites. If any are present, get right
after them with a good painting OF
the roosts, with some anti-mite prep
aration. Hens can scarcely stand
both mites and hot weather, much
less lay eggs. Lice, too, should be
exterminated if any are present.
Another menace to the summer
health of hens is the open corn crib.
If a hen frequents the crib daily,
she is apt to eat too much corn and
to become too fat to lay, and per-
haps so fat that she will drop dead.
Many young poultry raisers, not no
ticing how their birds run to the
crib, say: 81 don't know what's the
matter with my hens; they are dy-
ing sol" Their grandmothers prob
ably could tell them that the trouble
is too much corn.
III SuiIllilSI, Soi1IC SAACA 10 So0oSo
by the broody hen. If not broken
up Immediately, broodiness almost
always ruins a good layer. She will
hold to the nest without laying, and
will dwindle in size until weak. Some
poultry raisers simply gather up
their broody hens and sell them.
But, if what a euler once said at
one farm is true, that policy is I'M
wise. He said, "Your hens have
almost culled themselves. The best
ones have gone to sitting"
To break up broodiness, place the
hens in slat-bottomed coop so that
the air can circulate under it. Of
fer the birds plenty of mash and
fresh water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

The ''Briny Toyshop' was closed
for the day. It's tiny show win
dow still displayed an enticing ar
ray of delightful playthings, but
the latch was hard down on the
door, and its little lady propri-
etress had retired to her favorite
low rocker by a rear window fac
ing the sea.
The most persistent youth in the
small sea-faring village ratified
the door, but in vain. Miss Ma
tilda Bell did not even hear.
There seemed more than ordi-
nary magic in the glowing spell
cast by the sun at this close OF
day. The old-fashioned garden
sloping to the rocky shore seemed
fairy place. The sea was many
hued, dusky, wondrous, and its
melody came pleasantly to Miss
Matilda. There were dreams in
Miss Matilda's eyes as she
watched; not the happy, hopeful
dreams OF yOutn, OUT the deeper,
sadder dreams of one who has
lived long.
Miss Matilda was so much 9
part of her surroundings that she
had ceased to notice them in de-
tail. Her mind had flown back
nearly SO years, to the time when
she had not the faintest thought
Of ever being a little, elderly,
sweet-faced lady sitting by her.
self in the twilight.
To the time when she was 6
young, adventurous girl pledgine
her troth to a dashing young nava
officer. Even now her eyes grew
dim as the memories came drift
ing in on the breeze. Dream pic
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

Two hired hands from neighbor-
ing farms were telling each other
their troubles. One was complain
ing about not getting enough to eat.
"Just this morning." he said, "the
cook says to me, DO you know how
many pancakes you've ct already
this morning. I told her l didn't
have occasion to count 'ern. Well,
says she, that last one was the
twenty-sixth.' And 1t made me so
hot got up from the table and went
to work without my breakfast. -
Indiana Farmers Guide.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19


was reading English and Greek.
When John was eight years old he
was required to teach his lesson Of
the morning to his younger brothers
and sisters in the afternoon. II they
did not know their lessons properly
when the father heard them in the
evening John was held to blame.
In this manner John absorbed his
knowledge to degree of mastery.
On long walks with his son, the
father talked to John of learned
matters, asking the boys opinion at
various points. At all times the ma
terial was over the head Of the
child, causing him to stretch men,
tally to reach it. 8
Definite Study Plan.
The course of study was laid out
for a period of years. One subject
at time was thoroughly covered.
For example, the literature of the
world was covered in succession,
that of England coming first, with
that of Greece, Rome, France and
other nations coming in order.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
The Last Straw

He pulled into the garage with Q
horrible grinding of brakes and. de-
scending from his ramshackle two
seater, asked to be shown some
secondhand cars.
"Got tired of the old bus, ! sup
poser" the salesman inquired.
mo, not quite" replied the mo-
torist, "but every time l park this
thing. along dashes a policeman to
make sure I've reported the acct
dent. STRAY Stories Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Wise and Otherwise

IA child must have a chance
to express its IDEAS" says a
psychologist. Yes, but not on
plain wallpaper
"Girls were quicker In their
movements eighty years ago."
says a writer. They got a bus
tie ON then.
'And they call America the
land of free Speech" said the
disguised Scot when the tele-
phone operator told him to put
a nickel in the box.
The best husbands are those
who marry young. II a man
waits till he has money 1t hurts
more to pay 1t out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Agricultural Briefs

Parts Of Australia have not suf-
ficient water for the sheep this year.
&c
Changing hens from one home to
another is sure to stop production.
.
A dairy COW drinks about 1111 tons
of water year, an average of 8
gallons day.
Meat which is to be home cured
should be thoroughly cooled out but
not allowed to freeze before being
put In brine.
Average weight Of farm work
horses in New York state is about
1,400 pounds; the weights vary be-
tween 1900 and 1900 pounds.
Illinois poultrymen have been
feeding whole oats in separate hop
pers along with other grains. They
report that the birds stay in better
condition as result. t~ff
- liz NJ 80.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Summed Up

The teacher was lecturing the
class on birds and their young ones.
"Now, children" she said, "you
must initiate the young ones when
they come out of the shells"
The children started waving their
arms, except one little lad, who sat
quite still.
''Why do you sit still, johnny"
said the teacher with surprise.
Because I am a bad egg," was
the startling reply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

hard work added to
great natural abil-
ity. His father used
remarkable meth
DDS in training the
boys unusual mind.
OF these methods
and much more,
Mill wrote in his
Autobiography"
The writer stated
that he did not re-
member when he
began the study Of
languages, but at
the age of three he
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

true partnership, Tommy boy, and
it must begin by my going to
South America with you now. ]
can face anything-with you'll"
The two silhouettes suddenly
converged into one as Tom said
huskily: ~
''Bless you, sweetheart, you're
coming with me. Well play the
game of life squarely-together."
And up in the little dusky win
dow above the garden, with the
sea still grooming a low love song,
Miss Matilda had come into her
own. ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Proof Positive

Father was testing his son to see
what progress he had made at
school.
(Which is farther off," he asked,
America or the noon?"
America, father" said the boy.
''Why do YOU say that, my SOM"
Because we can see the moon
but we cannot see America"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
why, So He Is!

Our Office manager approached
Lolita Kerves, our cute little stenog,
blood in his eyes. "Miss Kerves,"
he roared, waving a letter, "don't
you know the Kings English"
"Well," retorted Lolita, snappish-
ly, II didn't think he was Frenchi"
Washington Post.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

A Trifie
Sandy-Ever been In an airplane
smash, Donald? a
Donald--I dihna remember.
Sandy-Ye dinna remember?
Donald-NoI After we've been
mairrit 20 years We dinna notice
SIGH trifesi-Tit-Bits Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Son Put One Over

II wish you'd help me with this
problem, Dad" said small boy
struggling with his homework.
Cant, Son." said Dad from be-
hind his paper; sit wouldn't be
right"
II don't suppose it would" said
the boy. ''but you might have tried"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
See by Mirrors

Tapestry weavers are obliged to
watch the progress Of their work
in mirrors, as tapestry has to
be woven from the back. The
weaver checks his work in a mir
ror facing the front of the fabric
Golfers Weekly. -
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
FULL INTENTIONS

He-I met you today with the full
intention of asking you to marry me.
She-And / met you with the full
intention of refusing you if you did.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Knew His ..Marster,,

AneW MS "MarStef"
"Quick, John, bring the brandy.
Your mistress has tainted"
Every good, sir. And shall bring
the mistress anything?"-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
Millinery

Mr.. Stiles-Why, darlingl What
ais your eye? Why the bandage?
Mrs. Stiles-Don't be ridiculousl
This is my new hat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

When his son was old enough to
take university life, the wise father
explained to John that he knew
much that other boys did not know
because Of his fathers kindness in
taking so much time to teach him.
There was never any feeling on
Johns part that he had done any,
thing unusual.
When he first went away from
home, he felt that many adults con-
sidered him somewhat impudent.
He states that he did not under
stand this at the time but later he
saw it was because of his outspoken
comments on mature topics.
AS a man, Mill took an active
part in affairs of government, be-
coming member of parliament.
But this type of work did not appeal
to him. He preferred economics
and sociology. AS long as he lived,
Mill wrote and fought for the cause
Of freedom. In youth he ardently
admired Lafayette, then an old
man.
Mill's Quotations.
These quotations are from Mills
history of his life. OF school, he
wrote, "a pupil from whom nothing
is ever demanded which he can not
do, never does all he can"
OF family life, "But the children
Of energetic parents frequently
grow up energetic, because they
lean on their parents"
On freedom of thought, ''The for
bearance which flows from q con-
scientious sense Of the Importance
to mankind of the equal freedom
of all opinions, is the only liberation
which is commendable."
Mill reveals that he held his ia
Their in high esteem but had
little affectionate love for him. OF
his method of teaching Mill wrote.
"A defect running through his
modes Of instruction was that Of
trusting too much to the Ineligible
ness Of the abstract, when not en-
bodied in the concrete"
Mill wrote prodigiously, his works
being published in the best period
icaas Of England. including the Edin-
burgh Review, Fraser's, the Exam
liner. Westminster Review, and the
Jurist. His books cover q variety
of subjects, including liberty, the
cause of freedom for women, utility
of religion. and government.
His life was from 1906 to 1873,
and he dominated the thought of
England during the third quarter of
the Nineteenth century.
9 Bell Syndicate. --WNU Services.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
-BOOK SHELF-
John S. Mill,
ChiIdPrOdigy,
Tells Of Life
Nv ELIZABETH c. JAMES

THOMAS EDISON'S definition OF
i genius was: "Genius is another
name for hard work" To which
the public usually adds, "Plus his
own superior intelligence" In the
case of John Stuart Mill, there was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

REQUESTS for reprints of the interviews
between Everett Mitchell and Champion Farmers
evidenced SO great an interest that these
entertaining and instructive programs will be
resumed beginning the week of August IA.
In addition to the interviews conducted by
Everett Mitchell the Firestone Orchestra and
quartette complete a pleasant and instructive
fifteen minute program.
The list of stations with days and times over
which the broadcasts can be heard appear below.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19
DOUBLE DUTY

Nupop-There's nothing like q
baby as an incentive to hard work.
Bach--No-unless it's twins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-08-19

Parts Of Australia have not suf-
ficient water for the sheep this year.
Evening star., 1938-06-12

PENNSYLVANIA would never stand for that.
put brassiere on Clarabelle, the COW. Be-
sides. Joe Penner had duck. want some
thing original - something different"
What would you think of giving the big
lug a pair of trained heas?" queried Grant.
They wouldn't photograph" With a red
pencil Spiegel drew dollar signs on scratch
pad. Suddenly his round face lighted up. 1--WE
got it! Well give him pig for pet!'
Grant and Kit exchanged looks. "De-love-
ly!' chirped Kit And we can change the
title to They Kept the Pig in the Parlor.'"
And where are you going to get pig
that can act?' demanded Grant
Nov you just leave that to me. All you
and Kit have to do is to figure out some good
gags. and III get the pig
Ordinarily Mr.. Spiegel would merely have
dictated memo to the animal casting direc-
tor. instructing him to procure pig to work
with Tom Blnn, and then dismissed it from
his mind. But since the pig was his own idea
he wanted to give it his personal okay.
He found the pig and his master in the
(UIIlUOl OuISlUC lllc dIllIldl casting UcpdI
ment. The casting director introduced them.
Mr. Spiegel, this is Mr.. Bumpus. And
this, he gestured toward the pig, lis Chester"
Chester was a cute little fifty pound porker.
He ignored the introduction and kept right
on nosing along the floor Has Chester ever
worked in pictures?" asked the producer
mo, he amt" drawled Mr.. Bumpus He
only got here week ago. Our homes down
in Texas. We just drove out here for the win
ter, and Chester came along"
What kind of tricks can he do?"
We'll, he drinks out of bottle. He grunts
right cute - and he follows, just like dog.
Here, Chester" Bumpus walked down the
corridor and Chester, his corkscrew tail bob
bing, trotted after him.
Mr.. Spiegel was delighted. will he take a
cue?'
will he what"
Il mean will he obey orders?"
Evening star., 1938-06-12

-HE photograph buzzed and Samuel
Spiegel Hollywood's top bracket pro-
ducer, clicked it. "Yes?" he said
The metallic voice of his Number One
secretary answered him. That man is here
with the pig, Mr.. Spiegel."
Send him in.
But he isn't in the office. He's over in the
animal casting -"
We'll, what S the matter with him." sput-
tered the producer. us he cripple or some
thing that he can't walk up the stars?"
Il guess he can walk, but didn't think
you want to interview the pig in your Office.
"Okay, tell him to wait. I'll be right over"
The idea of using pig in Moon Orer
Arkansas. which was to be Tom Blnn's first
picture for Supreme had been contributed by
MIR. Spiegel himself, and he was as proud of it
as though he had fathered Pulitzer prize
play.
II get the best writer's in the business"
he frequently said. ''but when l want some
thing original have to think of it myself"
What this story needs" he told Grant
Smith and Kit Malone who had done the
script for Moon Orer Arkansas, lis some good
human interest touches. We've gotta make
this guy Blinn sympathetic ="
1--WE might give him dog, said Grant, his
tongue in his cheek "A ragged little mutt
that he rescued from the pound"
Spiegel shook his head. Dogs have been
overdone," he said stroking his extra chin
and gazing up at the ceiling thoughtfully.
How about duck?" suggested Kit. "A
ducks always good for a laugh. We could
dress him up in stork pants.
Evening star., 1938-06-12

II reckon he will if tell him to. Chesters
purity smart.
"Okay," said the producer Hes hired
Well pay him fifty dollars a week OF course
you understand, Spiegel surveyed Chester
appraisingly. that we may have to change
his appearance somewhat
II don't see how you can change him very
much said Bumpus. "A pigs pig"
We'll, he'd stand out better on the screen
if he was white. Any objection to our bleach
ing him."
How about it, Chester? Do you want to
be one of them peroxide blondes?" The pig
gave an indifferent grunt. II guess he's
sayin' yes, chuckled Bumpus.
Bring him in tomorrow then for the dye
job, said Spiegel.
When will his salary START inquired
Bumpus.
He'll go on the payroll tomorrow"
1t was several days later before MIR. Spiegel
thought of Chester again, and then only be-
cause AL Hill, the director, informed him that
Tom Blinn was belyaching about working
with pig.
Listen, AL, beloved the producer, you
tell that hillbily that he'll work with a pig
and like it.
Actors were always bellyaching about some
thing. If it wasn't their roles, it was their
billing or their publicity, or lack of it, or their
director or Cameraman. There were times
when Mr.. Spiege wished that he could make
pictures with robots
One afternoon about week later the pro-
ducer was at his desk, going over some cost
sheets, when his secretary announced that
Mr.. Bumpus was waiting to see him.
'Bumpus? Who the hell is Bumpus?"
Why, you know - Chester's papa"
"Oh, the pig man. What does he want"
''He wouldn't tell me- Says it S personal"
'All right, send him in
Mr.. Bumpus stepped gingery across the
thick carpet and stood beside the producers
desk. He was rangy man with pale blue eyes
and lean jaw. The sort of man, the producer
Evening star., 1938-06-12

thought. who would never get anywhere in
life. share e-cropper type.
whats on your mind, Mr.. Bumpus?"
Its about Chester" Bumpus shifted his
weight from one foot to the other He amt
satisfied with his salary -
What do you mean, he isn't satisfied? He's
getting fifty dollars a week l call that a
pretty good salary for pig
We'll, Chester wants thousand -"
"A thousand dollars' roared the producer,
his face putting out like toy balloon Who
does he think he is? Rim Tin Tin or Robert
Taylor"
We'll. you can't tell" drawled Bumpus,
''he might turn out to be even bigger than
Rin-Tn- Tin
But that's ridiculous. Rim -Tin-Tin had
almost human intelligence. He could really
act. All Chester can do is guzzle milk out of a
bottle = and grunt."
The director thinks he s doin all right He
says Chester's goin' to steal the picture. So
Chester thinks if he's that good he oughta
goin' to quit.
Samuel Splegel had set OF stock promises
for stars who threatened to walk out in the
middle of a picture unless their demands we're
met If it was woman star, he frequently
promised to try to wheedle Nj. G.. M. into
loaning Clark Gable to play opposite her, or
agreed to give her current boy friend a break
In fact MIR. Spiegel had promise for almest
any emergency. None of them was tailored to
fit a pig, but from force of habit he started
ladling out the old Hollywood nalarkey.
You naturally have high regard for your
pets ability" he purred And if he makes
good in this picture we WILL of course want
to use him in Others We might even put his
name on the screen ="
Chester don't care nothin about havin
his name on the screen" interposed Bumpus
What he wants is a thousand bucks
We'll. now, think maybe we can arrange
to give him little more money. A thousand
Continued on pose 10)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-04-28
BY MORGAN BEATTY
AP Feature Service Writer

Washington liberalization of
gold has become fact. It has en-
abled the federal reserve banks
to plank down a $1,400, 900, 600
roll at the cashiers window, all
ready and waiting for reliable
borrowers they want it.
Maybe you have wondered, as I
did, whether that was a sort of
sleight of hand trick, to produce
nearly billion and half dollars
where none was apparent before.
Fact is, sterilization and de-
sterilization of gold is trick. It's
gadget invented by the u. S.
treasury and federal reserve sys-
tenn to meet some of the strange
new money problems created by
the 1929 depression.
That depression forced all ma
tons of the world - including
America-off the gold standard.
But gold standard or no gold
standard, America still seemed
the safest place in the world for
money. A steady flow of money to
America forced additional gold
deposits into American vaults.
And every bit of gold currency
that arrived from abroad went
into the U. S. treasury because
the law says no private Individual
may own gold in America. Result:
the treasury today has $4,000
100000 worth-half the worlds
supply.
Now It's SteriiiZed
AS gold arrived, the treasury
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1938-04-28
What It Means: Treasury Dissemination Of Gold

gold. The credit base had not been
increased.
Now 1t Isn't
All this was happening during
1885, 1886 ard 1897 when banks
were putting. out more loans,
businessmen were borrowing and
things looked like a boom.
Then came the recession. Bor-
rowing dropped off. Business
slackened.
When it had lasted until April
this year, the administration
thought it would be a good idea
to invite business to borrow.
And So DesterilizatiOn
In effect, the treasury took back
the gold bonds it had put in the
banks and issued currency in
their place. That currency, unlike
the bonds, can be used as credit
base. The banks fird themselves
with a lot of loanable credits on
hand. The idea is that they will
be very glad to lend this money
because otherwise it will lie idle
and profitless. With so much
money available, businessmen
should be tempted to borrow.
Whether it all works out re-
mains to be seen. The treasury
has led business to morey; can it
make it borrow.
What if the foreigner should
ask for his gold? The answer of
the experts is that there are so
few loans out against the credit
base that it could absorb most
any shock right now.