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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How to Bend Ribs for
the Round-Bottom Boat

When bending the ribs for round
bottom boat, some form of steam
box must be provided in which to
steam the wood before bending.
1t is not necessary to devote much
time and care to the making of
steam box if the method below is
followed, according to a writer in
the Detroit News.
Make a box of suitable length,
width and depth (according to the
extended lengths of the ribs) of any
rough board lumber. Even cracked
or knotty lumber will do.
When the box is made, line it with
tar paper, being careful to seal the
seams with two or three-inch wide
strips of the same material, cement
ed in place with roofing cement.
The other areas of this lining are
tackled to the inside of the box with
roofing nails, first dipped into the
cement before driving home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Odd Laws Affecting Realty

In Morocco if a realty owner has
Sultanic grant, his title to the
property is undisputed, but other
wise he cannot afford to "fall out"
with his neighbors. The law re-
quires the testimony of twelve
neighboring persons as to uninter-
rupted and undisputed possession
during period of at least ten years
before a clear title can be obtained
by the owner. The Turkish law re-
quires affixing of photograph Of
the seller to all deeds. In Palestine,
deeds and other similar documents
are available from the government
in three languages-English, He
brew and Arabic. In China, for
eigners hold land only under per-
petual lease, while natives in pur-
chasing property must obtain Off
cial title deeds from the govern
ment, or through village chiefs.
The "middleman" or "introducer, I"
similar to the realty broker in the
United States, is held responsible
if there are flaws in the title.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
WHY
Our Best Animal Friend, the
Dog, IL a Favorite

Why is the dog mans favorite
animal pet? Here are just few of
the many reasons, as given by Bob
Becker, in the Chicago Tribune:
A dog is loyal. Regardless of the
fact that his master may be hobo
or a millionaire, the dog shows his
loyalty in many ways.
A dog is forgiving. If you punish
your dog, even without cause, he
holds no grudge, but asks only to be
allowed to serve you longer.
A dog is friendly. If his master
is gone the dog-like any good
friend-wants him to return. When
his master is home he asks only
that he be allowed to act as COM
panion, guard, or playmate.
A dog is trustworthy. You need
not fear that your dog will change
affections, preferring the home and
attentions of others, if you have
cared for him for many months or
years.
A dog is patient. Regardless Of
how long you may leave your dog
or fail to carry on your job of feed
ing and caring for him, your dog
will wait patiently until you get
around to his needs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
SECRETARY COMMENTS ON
BUSINESS SITUATION

One of the frankest commentaries
made on the business situation by
any high Administration authority
recently, came from Secretary OF
the Treasury Morganthau, who said
that business appears to be steadily
getting worse. Business is not getting
worse rapidly-but the trend of the
indexes is undoubtedly downward,
April was an exceedingly disappoint-
ing month. Attitude of many experts
is hefected by the Annalist, which
said on April 20 that "by the time
the new pump primping program be-
comes effective (assuming it becomes
effective at all)' business will be SO
depressed that any probable slim
illus will merely result in raising the
business index to level little if any
higher than it was when the pro-
gram was first announced"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
"IT's SMART TO DRIVE SAFELY"

Connecticut has just held her first
statewide highway safety confer
ence, under the sponsorship OF the
Connecticut Highway Safety Com
mission. A pioneer in the field OF
highway safety, her efforts have been
rewarded with a steady decline in
traffic fatalities within the state dur
ing recent years.
During the conference, Burton W..
Marsh, director of safety OF the
American Automobile Association,
declared: eff the record of Connecti-
cut could have been extended to the
rest of the United States, $4,000
lives would have been saved since
1928"
Especially stressed at the confer
ence was the vital necessity of edu-
eating drivers, young and old, to the
fact that Its smart to drive safely"
Education is strictly a local prob
lem, and as President Hoffman OF
the Studebaker Corporation, said
"It can only be solved successfully
by creating the right mental attitude
toward safe driving. There must be
a social taboo on the elk" There
must be social taboo on drinking
and driving. There should be a SOC
ial taboo on young girls going out
driving with young men who
have had even one drink" In short,
drivers must learn that, instead OF
being smart and sophisticated when
they mix drinking and driving, they
are enemies of society-potential
murderers!
Every state in the Union must fol-
low the example set by Connecticut
If the nations highways are ever to
be made safe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Eight-Eyed Spider Able
TO See From All Angles

Most interesting of all species of
spiders in the British Isles Is one
that spends its life under water.
Yet it must breathe air to, live.
The water spider discovered how
to live in a diving bell ages before
man thought of descending be-
meath the surface of lakes and seas.
It is little more than half an inch in
length: in color il is dull reddish
brown, or sometimes mouse gray,
and it is covered with a mass of
minute hairs. 1t has eight eyes, so
arranged that it can see in all di-
rections, notes writer in London
Tit-Bits Magazine.
Insects must breathe air, and
those like the larvae of the mos
quito, which live in water, must
rise to the surface at intervals to
take in supply. Though spiders
do not breathe through the mouth,
but through series of tracheae on
the sides of the body, the water
spider must have air in its natural
form.
1t is confronted with a difficult
engineering problem. If we place
one of these creatures in jar filled
with clear water, we notice that d.
rectly it gets beneath the surface it
appears to be clothed with glisten-
ing silver coat. This dress consists
of covering of air, so that as the
spider travels through the waite" it
carries its air supply with it. Head
and legs are free, for the spider
must capture it's food in the water.
The water spider seems to have
invented an appliance similar to
that which enables engineers to lay
foundations of underwater works,
and it need only come to the surface
for fresh supplies at long intervals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Old-Age Insurance Benefits will b.
Paid, Regardless Of Other
Income

Old-age insurance benefits will be
paid to workers who are entitled tt
payment, regardless of property or
other income.
Any amount of earnings Cup to
$4,000 in a single year from single
employer) which may be placed to a
workers credit on his social Secur-
ity account, will entitle him to cor
responding credit toward old-age in
surance benefits. Whether he owns a
great deal of property or none at all,
makes no difference, whatever, in
the matter of old-age insurance.
for example, labor foreman, has
invested his savings in farm. He
continues to work as an employee Of
a construction company for seven
years after 1886, earns wages
amounting to several thousand dol
lars, reaches the age of 65 and re-
tires to live on his farm. No matter
what his farm is worth nor how
much money he makes from his
crops, he will receive Government
check for old-age insurance, every
month, the rest of his life. He might
own a store or a sawmill or bank
but if he is entitled to old-age in
surance under the Social Security
Act, he will get the monthly check,
just the same.
The beneficiary of an insurance
policy may receive old-age insurance.
A worker who collects rent from
houses, that he owns, may receive
old-age insurance. An employee, who
is entitled to old-age insurance bene-
fits, may operate his own store, If
he sees fit Income from another
source does not affect the payment OF
old-age insurance when the employee
is entitled to such benefits.
Under another title of the Social
Security Act-known as "Old-Age
Assistance" there may be some reg
ulation concerning property owner
ship. But that is UP to the individual
States. Some States have property
clause in their public assistance
laws, some do not. 1t is intended that
money for old-age assistance should
go to those in actual need. But the
question of need or of property own
ership does not affect the payment
of old-age insurance one way or the
other.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
THE BEST MILK

Milk is the basic food. It is an es-
sential part of the diet for young
or old. In this country we have what
is probably the purest milk supply
in the world-an achievement that
is very largely due to the efforts OF
the dairy cooperative marketing as
sociations.
The principal bovine diseases have
been almost eradicated. The dairy
cooperatives have worked with state
farm and health authorities to the
end of lettering herds, from the
standpoint Of both production and
health. The result is that you need
not be afraid Of the milk you buy
today-it is as safe as human in
genuity and work can make it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Guessed Wrong

According to the prophecy in St.
Peters epistle the medieval church
expected the end of the world to be
near. The first century passed with
out this catastrophe occurring.
Gradually as the year 1000 APP
preached all Christendom feared
the millennium. Crowds renounced
their earthly possessions and fled
to Mount Zion where it was rumored
that Christ would appear. In Amer
lea, William Miller started group
of Second Adventists or Millerites
who waited in vain for the end of
the world in 1874. There have been
various times since this when the
coming doom has been prophesied.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
PAYMENTS

At the beginning of the fifth
month of benefit payments for un-
employment under the Social Secur-
ity act Maryland stood tenth in the
list of political divisions where the
new legislation is now in effect, as
shown by figures sent to the Social
Security Board in Washington by
State administrators.
The aggregate amount paid by the
"a states and District of Columbia
from the beginning of payments in
late January to and including May
4, was $1O4, 661,630, covered by 49,
5S2,658 checks. OF the States in
cluded two Indiana and Mississippi
had just begun to pay so that their
contribution to the total was unim-
portant.
The State paying the largest sum
was Pennsylvania with New York
close second. The Keystone State
paid out $24,419,055. Maryland's
share was $3,566,477 with 4O3,211
checks.
In Maryland the claims for bene-
fits are slowly but steadily diminish
ing in number, and few except valid
claims are now filed. At first about
one-third of the claims filed had to
be rejected because of various de-
fects among which were lack of Soc
ial Security numbers. Now most de-
fects are caught at the time the
applicants call at the Employment
Offices. This vigilance prevents much
fruitless labor in the Claims Depart
ment of the Board.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Why ShinpIasters Were Used

Shinplasters, or fractional cur
rency, were issued during the Civil
war because of the disappearance
of coins from circulation and the
shortage of small coins. The frac-
tional currency was found generally
unsatisfactory. The circulation was
maintained only at great expense
to the government. It was replaced
by coin at the earliest possible mo-
ment. The first issue of fractional
money was made August l, 1862,
and the fifth and last issue was made
from February rs, 1874, to February
Is, 1876.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How Liberty Bell Cracked

II. t. Carpenter, curator Of Inde-
pendence hall, says that records
show that there has been but one
crack in the bell, according to the
Philadelphia Inquirer. The crack
as it shows doubtless was of gradu-
al development, as described by
metallurgists, but finally, on July 8,
1885, when the bell was tolled while
the funeral of John Marshall was
pass ing, the crack developed to
condition which destroyed the tone,
and from that time the bell could
not be rung.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
First Post Office Seals
Bore Words sRegistered'

The first post Office seal was is
sued in 1872 and bore the word
Registered" since it was designed
to secure registered mail against
tampering during transit. This
green seal was engraved by the
National Bank Note company, which
held the contract for printing all
United States postage stamps at
that time. It has been found in sew
eral scarce varieties, including
stamps printed on both sides, stamps
printed on pelure, or very thin paper,
and on paper showing laid lines,
and in 1880 special printing was
made on the customary soft paper
of that period.
The regular Officially sealed"
stamps made their appearance in
1877 and were intended to reseal
letters which had been opened in the
Dead Letter Office and letters which
had been opened by mistake as well
as others damaged in transit or
found open in the mail.
The first samples of this series
were engraved and contained the
inscription "Post Obitum,' in the
background. In 1879 new seals ap-
peared which were engraved in
brown as in the previous case, but
were without the funereal inscrip
ton. In 1888 lithography was adopt
ed and the new seals, which omitted
the engraver's name in the lower
border, came in variety of browns
and were issued imperforate and
rouletted in addition to the stand
ard perforated IL variety.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Barnum's win

In his will Barnum disposed Of
an estate of four million dollars and
made a careful provision for the
perpetuation of his name. Since
he had no sons, he provided that his
grandson, C. H. Seeley, should re-
ceive 5000 besides his share in
the estate, if he would change his
name to c. Barnum Seeley, $50 that
the name of Barnum shall always
be known as his name" Provision
had already been made for the con-
tinuation of the name of "Barnum
g. Bailey" as circus proprietors for
fifty years from October 20. 1887.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
FIGURE THESE OUT

DR.. Charles M. Sheldon knows a
Baptist minister up in Maine who
juggles mathematics. He has sent
this puzzle to DR.. Sheldon:
Write down your age.
Multiply it by q.
Add 5.
Multiply by so.
Add the loose change in your
pocket (Any amount under dollar
Subtract 365.
Add .115 to the total.
The result will be-the first two
figures your age, the last two the
amount of change in your pocket.
Then he turns the figures around :
Write down your telephone num-
Der.
Multiply by 2.
Add s.
Multiply by so.
Add your age.
Add S65.
Subtract 615.
The result-the first figures your
telephone number, the last figures
your age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
HOW:
TO INDUCE HUMMING BIRDS
TO VISIT HOME GROUNDS

TO INDUCE HUMMING BIRDS
TO VISIT HOME GROUNDS.
Did you know that you can at
tract humming birds to your yard
or porch by providing food for
them?
The way to do it is to place
several miniature glass bottles
about three inches long, filled
with sugared or honeyed water,
among the branches of trees, in
flower beds or porch vines, &C.
cording to Grace Igo Hall writing
in Leisure Magazine.
After doing this you will be de-
lighted to find in a very short
space of time that the humming
birds have discovered the bot
ties. Many of them will be found
filling their tummies with the
sweet liquid.
"Often I have watched one of
these birds perch on the branch
of nearby tree and watch me
(they have unusual power of vi
sion) while I refilled the honey
bottles" reports Miss Hall.
"Then before l had time to turn
away, almost instantly he would
land on the edge of the bottles
rim showing no timidity what
Soever.
"Bracing himself with his tail
he would cling to the object while
he drank. I have one friend who
paints the bottles in variegated
hues to attract the attention of
the birds but have never found
this necessary"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Why There Are Nansen Passports
The Nansen passport is named for
the great Norwegian statesman and
philanthropist, Fridtjof hansen, in
memory of his part in furnishing
aid to World war refugees in Eu-
rope. He was high commissioner
for refugees to the League of Ma
tions, and in 1928 was awarded the
Nobel Peace prize.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How to Choose Becoming Colors

Reds (and that includes pinks)
have either an orange tint or a vio-
let tint. If you want to know which
type of red or pink you can wear,
make sure what the colorings in
your cheeks and lips approximate.
If your complexion tends toward
orange-red in lips and cheeks,
choose orange-red in your clothes.
If your coloring includes blush or
violet-red tones, match them up in
fabrics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
TOURISTS KEEP CLEAR OF
AUSTRIA

An analysis Of the statistics of the
Austrian official tourist traffic bureau
shows despite exceptionally fair
weather conditions in Austria, only
10 foreign and 776 German tourists
visited that country during the
month of April, 1888. Customarily,
tens Of thousands visit there in April.
This remarkable tourist decrease
is obviously the result of Hitler''s
persecution of Austrian Jews, his
destruction Of Freemasonry in Aus
tria, and his brutal annexation of
that country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How to Test PAPER Money

One way to test dollar bill to
see whether or not it is counterfeit
is to rub it across a sheet of white
paper. If the paper does not show
green stains the bill is usually coun-
terfeit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Why White Towels Are Absorbent

Something that everyone does not
know is that a colored towel is not
quite so absorbent as a white towel.
Absorbency decreases as colors
grow darker. This is because the
portion of the fbers which is filed
up with dye cannot take up water.
Remember this, and if you want
the greatest absorbency, buy white
or pastel-colored towels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Why Some Fur Is "Hudson Seal

why some FUR is HUDSON scar
Hudson seal" is a trade name
for muskrat fur dressed and dyed to
resemble seal. The United States
trade commission regards Hudson
seal' as an improper name for
seal-dyed sheared-muskrat." The
commission has ruled, "That in or
der to describe a fur, in every
case the correct name of the fur
must be the last name of the de-
scription; and if any dye or blend
is used, Stimulating another fur, the
word dyed or blended must be
inserted between the name signify
ing the fur that is simulated, and
the true name of the fur, as seal
dyed muskrat' or 'mink-dyed mar
mot" Hudson Bay seal" is the
trade name of seal-dyed rabbit
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How to Remove Tar From Roof

Coal tar naphtha, one of the best
solvents, may be used to remove
coal tar that has been spilled on a
slate roof If there is thick layer
OF tar it may be necessary to soften
it with moderate heat and scrape
away as much as possible before
applying the naphtha.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Why Netting Is Used ON Tobacco
The purpose Of netting over to-
bacco fields is to produce larger and
thinner leaves. This process is used
only for cigar types of tobacco.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
The Big Navy

No appropriations have been made
to build the new "big Navy. We've
Just served notice on the fighting
world that we have made arrange
ments to ward off all intruders and
that the blue-prints are ready, any
time. Europe or Asia want to start
something around here. Until then,
we're using our money for war
against the United States depression.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
WIN Umbrellas Need OH

Oiling the umbrella may seem
strange procedure, but drop now
and then on the joints of ribs and
braces will prevent their breaking
because of rust.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How to Frost Glass

One way to frost glass is to apply
solution of six ounces magnesium
sulphate, two ounces dextrin, in 20
ounces water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Why 1t Is a 'Morris Dance
The name morris dance" is de-
rived from Moorish dance" in
troduced into England in the reign
of Edward III.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

More than 1900 books were pub
lished in Great Britain during 1897,
the highest total ever recorded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Petroleum ranges in color from
almost black, yellow or brown
through shades of green to color
less.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
Home Building

There has been increase in new
home building throughout the coun-
try, but the expected boom has
not materialized.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
How to Clean Diamond Rings

NAOW 70 OICdH DHdIAEOIU 1GIIKSS
A tiny feather pulled back and
forth between the prongs or setting
of the diamond ring will clean the
back of the ring and cause the stone
to shine more clearly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Congressman sending canned
speeches to the folks back home may
awaken some day to find that they.
themselves, have been canned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

A married mans idea of heaven is
place where wives don't ask their
husbands for money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Despite the Japanese invasion,
China's imports and exports last
year were greater than in 1886.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03
WHY Iodine Was So Named

Why Iodine Was So Named
Iodine receives its name from
Greek word meaning violet light.
It is so called because of the color
of it's vapor. It was discovered in
1911 by Courtois.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-06-03

Moths do not attack clean wooden
articles as readily as soiled ones.