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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Actual Weight Of Germs
Determined by Science

Germs are SO small that 1t takes
500, 000, 100000 Of an average germ
to weigh pound. Under favorable
conditions they multiply so rapidly
that one germ at the end Of day,
would have 16,5O0,000,000 descend
ants.
Germs, as seen under the micro
scope, appear as little round dots,
or rod-shaped organisms or as long,
slender filaments. They get into the
body with food and water, with the
air we breathe, through open
wounds on the skin, or the bite OF
an insect. Some germs produce
disease by developing q poison
which is absorbed by the body.
Others break up in the body and the
products of their disintegration are
poisonous. Sometimes germs float
around in clumps of the blood and
cause death by developing in over
whelming numbers. Some germs
attack certain organs Of the body,
and so injure them that death re-
Suits.
Germs pick the places IN the pooy
in which they can live best. The
pneumococcus settles in the lungs
and produces pneumonia. 1t may
also infect the eye or the spine.
Germs of meningitis nearly always
settle on the coverings Of the spinal
cord and the brain. The typhoid
germ settles in the intestines. The
germs Of hydrophobia and epidemic
encephalitis attack the nervous sys-
tenn. The germs Of tuberculosis, al
though preferably entering by way
of the lung, may affect any tissue
in the body. Thus there is tuber-
culosis Of bones, joints, the eye and
the nervous system. The organism
that causes syphilis attacks every
organ and tissue in the body.
The best preventive for anyone Is
to keep in such fit condition that
infectious disease will not readily
attack him. That means eating a
suitable diet, getting enough exer-
else and sunshine, enough rest and
cleanliness, including frequent bath
ing and plenty Of soap and water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Benedictine Monk Given
Credit for Music Scale

The invention of musical notation
and the solfeggio are ascribed to
Guido, a medieval musician and
Benedictine monk. He introduced
the names cut" Ere" mi, 'sFa,"
"Sol' and La for the first six
notes of the scale and originated the
four-line staff, employing extra lines
above and below whenever neces-
sary.
Guido noticed that each line Of
the hymn to st. John began note
higher than the preceding, and
adopted the first syllable of each
line as the name of it's correspond
ing note:
cut queant 1axis
Resonare fibris
Mira gestorum
Famuli tuorum
Solve polluti
Labii restum
Sancte Johannes"
Later the cut" was changed to
''Do' except in France, and the
Isl" or Ell" was added. So was
evolved the sight-reading system
which is still in use, consisting of
the syllable signs-Do, Re, Mi, Fa,
Sol, La, 81, Do.
Guido was born probably near
Paris about the year 995. He was
educated at st. Maur des Posses.
At the Benedictine monastery at
Pomposa he taught singing and in
troduced new methods in music.
These met with local disfavor,
which resulted in his flight to Arez-
20. About the year 1880 he was
summoned to Rome to demonstrate
his musical discoveries to Pope
John XIX.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Machinery Replaces Mule
In Colorado Coal Mines

Colorado's mule population rec
ords reveal that Jerry-virtually all
mine mules are named Jerry-has
outlived his usefulness in the pro-
duction of coal.
Complicated machinery, powered
by electricity, is swiftly replacing
the slow but trusty mule that played
a major part in the fundamental
state industry.
Records of the state planning
commission showed that the num-
Der of mules is dropping nearly 1000
a year. In 1886, there were 12,609
mules employed in various indus
tries in the state. The number
dropped to 11,797 in 1887 and this
year estimates placed the total at
fewer than 1900.
Despite the number Of jokes di-
rected at the miners long-eared
friend, veteran coal diggers insist
that the mule is the mental leader
of the equine world. The mule,
they say, is a specialist" in the
coal fields. It is an untiring work
er, easily trained, and can labor and
survive in the adverse conditions
of coal mines.
The mine mule learns to duck its
head at low places in entries and
rooms; refuses to enter place
where gas and danger turks; stops
at rail frogs" so his driver may
throw the switch; backs into a
string of pit cars until connection
with his own car is made, then
slides his hoofs along the ties as
brakes if the load tends to move too
fast. Underground the mule first is
taught to pull an empty car. Later
the car is loaded and the mule Is
trained to pull it along rails into
entries, around curves and into
rooms.
The final test is the elimination Of
halter and bride, which are re-
placed either by 'tail chain" or a
set of Shafts" At the command
of Gee" and "Haw'' the mule
turns to the right or left as did the
oxen OF covereo-Wagon Gays.
City Shares in win
Benjamin Franklin, by his will
dated June %, 1889, bequeathed to
the cities of Boston and Philadel-
phia alike the sum of 1000 pounds
sterling, "to be let out upon interest
at per cent per annum to such
young married artifcers, under the
age of rs years Cater extended by
the court to IS years. as have
served an apprenticeship in the said
town, and faithfully fulfilled the du-
ties required in their indentures. !"
The fund was to run for 100 years,
at which time Mr.. Franklin believed
it would amount to 1871 900 pounds.
He directed that $1,000 pounds
should be continued to be let out at
interest for another 100 years, and
that 100000 pounds should be ''laid
out in public works, Notifications,
bridges, aqueducts, public build
ings, baths, etc., or whatever may
make living in the town more con-
venient to its people and render it
more agreeable to strangers resort
ing thither for health or a tempo
rary residence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
England Keeping Fit

England has a keep-fit movement
that is growing daily and may be-
come challenge to the health and
youth parades in other countries Of
Europe. In the county of London
alone are more than 100 health CEN
tiers, where 500 evening health
classes are held weekly. In these
classes $4,000 young men exercise
after business hours. As many
more youths are having athletic and
physical training in other places
each evening. In some exclusive
clubs electrical horses and cam
els are ridden. The American
game of basketball has caught on
and promises to become a body
building rage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Lights Of NewXork
BY [. [. STEVENSON

1t wasn't so long ago in New York
that: Fifty-second streets night
club district became excited over
swing music. ''What is it?" asked
the public. Most practitioners
couldn't define it. Now swing seems
to be on the wane after several
years of being dinned into public
consciousness.
1t wasn't so long ago that: James
j. Braddock won 15-round decision
and the heavyweight title from Max
Baer in New York. Today both are
practically out of the active fisti-
cuff picture while young Negro
named Joe Louis is taking on all
Corners and vanquishing them as
he did Braddock and Baer.
1t wasn't so long ago that: Wom-
en- on Fifth avenue started to wear
hats like inverted peach baskets.
Today feminine headgear in the
metropolis ranges from disclike Gre
atoms no larger than an ordinary
penny to wide-brimmed hats which
allow one woman at time to use
a regular sized elevator.
1t wasn't so long ago that: "To-
bacco Road" was put on the stage
in New York. Today after run
of more than six years, with three
major changes in the top "Jeeter
Lester" role, it is. still attracting
theater trade,
1t wasn't so long ago that: Bank
holidays were generally declared
throughout the nation. Today, .judg-
ing by the financial appearance Of
many New Workers., it is still bank
holiday as far as they are con-
cerned.
1t wasn't so long ago that: The
dual bill got started in film houses
and Marie Dressler was rated the
best box-office draw. Today, there
are loud complaints about double
features and Marie Dressler has
passed on. ~
It wasn't so long ago that New
York was dotted with miniature golf
courses. Today there is nary sight
of one but after watching some duff
fers on regular courses it's hard to
understand why they didn't stick to
miniature golf.
1t wasn't so long ago That's; The
Wall street market began to break
with SIS, 900, 000, 900 to $50, 900, 000, 900
vanishing into thin air, and prac-
tically every one who had been
caught vowing never to play with
stocks again. Today more than half
of them are dabbling IN Wall
street.
1t wasn't so long ago that: Edgar
Bergen was advertising in theatrical
papers that he was signed up with
RKO but his ads had hardly men
ton of Charlie Mccarthy, Today,
Charlie Mccarthy gets all the top
billing although Bergen still collects
the money.
1t wasn't so long ago that: Blase
New Workers thrilled to flagpole sit
ting, a craze for producing records
of some sort. With it, the name of
Shipwreck Kelly bounced into the
headlines. Today fagpole sitting
seems to have become lost art.
.
1t wasn't so long ago that: c. c.
Pyle launched his bunion derby,
marathon walking contest in Man.
haitian. Today Pyle, ace promoter,
is dead and so are walking mara
thons.
1t wasn't so long ago that
peaches" Browning was appearing
in vaudeville. Today she's an heiress
and a member of cafe society.
It wasn't so long ago that: The
money-making films were "Judge
Priest" with Will Rogers, and "Din-
ner at Eight" with Marie Dressler
and Jean Harlow. The pictures can
still be revived but the stars are
gone forever.
(Rell Svudicate-VVFJTT SarvfcA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Electric Slaughter

Australia has evolved a new and
more humane way Of slaughtering
animals for market. It is an cleo
trio "stunner. So far it has been
used for pigs, and has proved more
economical than killing by hand.
The s'stunner" is placed over the
ears of the animals which are inn
mediately rendered unconscious for
10 minutes. Meantime they are
slaughtered and the hair is re-
moved by another new machine in
about three minutes, instead Of
half an hour, as is sometimes re-
uuired.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
SPYING AS A BUSINESS

An informative illustrated article
revealing how new system Of spy
ing has superseded the old-fashion
romantic characters who dealt in
secret codes and dramatics. Don't
miss this feature in the October Is
sue of The American Weekly, the
big magazine distributed with Bal
timore Sunday American On sale
pt eli newsstanda,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
NEW MYSTERY SERIAL.

"a Picture of the Victim, new
novel of battling mystery, youthful
romance and dark intrigue starts In
the October goth issue of The Amer
lean Weekly. the big magazine dis
tributed with the Baltimore Sunday
American. On sale at aU nsWsstandA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Where Swallows Winter

The common barn swallow visits
the West Indies during migration
and winters in Central America and
South America. The tree swallow
winters from South Carolina and the
Gulf states to the West Indies and
Guatemala.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

Three series passenger Royal Clipper
mechanical
greater and comfort well finer performance comprise Cheo
introduced today. All series much larger
being increased Az inches The exclusive shift
models of all series extra
the Sedan which shown center
a wheel with horn blowing ring upper gh
cylinder engine which has
smoother operation and extremely long hfe
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

A new research shows that the
typical American head tends to grow
longer. It Is better thus. Other
wise. the taxpayers face wounldn't
at.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
width Of English Channel

At Dover strait the distance from
England to France Is a bit more
than Il miles. Between Sidmouth
and st. Malo, where the English
channel Is at its widest, the dis
lance is 140 miles. The average
width is about 70 miles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

The U. s. Department Of Agricul-
ture spends $3.50 every minute for
inspecting meat animals in this
Melton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20
Bloodstone's Composition

The bloodstone is a species Of
chalcedony and is a green siliceous
stone fiecked with red jasper as If
with blood, hence the name. The
stone is also known as heliotrope,
which word comes from Greek
words meaning the sun. and to
turn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

Rare is the man who can go
downtown on a cold winter MORN
ing and refrain from lying about
his thermometer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

So Mussolini must wear specs?
We always suspected that he had
some X trouble
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

America imports 81 worth of
candy and confectionery every
minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

American reaction to the war: IT
wish I had bought steel the day it
started"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

Sound travels through .cold
water at a rate Of 100000 feet q
minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-10-20

Pigs, professor finds, act like
people when dnied what they want.
4 this why they are sallsd ptA :
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20

Orient were in attendance.
DR.. Frank Buchanan, who initiat-
ed the moral re-armament move
ment in the London east end q
little more than a year ago, pre-
dicted for his movement that "by
the first weekend in December there
will be a hundred million listeners
men and women of every rank
creed and craft prepared to listen
to the voice of living God and
to live courageously for their ma
ton. AS we have uttered this great
call to the nations tonight, we have
stood at a great moment in his
tory The future lies with Amer
lea. with California and with you"
A message from President Roose-
velt was read.
The underlying strength of the
world must consist" he said, "in
the moral fibre of her citizens. A
program of moral re-armament for
the world cannot fail. therefore. to
lessen the danger of armed con-
flict. Such moral re-armament to
be most highly effective, must re-
ceive support on worldwide
basis
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
New Deal Fights
Against Inquiry.
Loses G3 to I3
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said he was not opposed to an in
vestigation of the board, but that
Smiths plan was waste of money
and throws away the effort of the
labor committee"
Rep. Reuben T. Wood, D., Mo-,
also opposed the resolution, and
Rep G. Arthur Anderson, D., Mo-,
supported it, assailing the labor
board. -.
Rep Adolph J. SABBATH, D., Ill,
told the house that If it adopted
Smiths proposal 1t would set "a
precedent that will return to plague
the house" He said similar reso-
lutions aimed at .other committees
might be expected to follow.
Rep. Eugene Cox, D., Ga, said
that "if we wait for the house labor
committee to take any action re-
garding the NLRB, we'll be here
until Gabriel blows his horn
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
San Diegan Will
Help Judge Rule
On Refund Plan
Continued from Page u

the Klauber- -Wangenheim Mercan-
tile company with which the Delta
Mercantile company is affiliated.
The court asked attorneys. for
the various interests represented in
the case to present briefs on points
of law and allowed total of rs
days for filing briefs and answers
His ruling will be made on three
points, Judge Jenney said. First he
will rule on whether the plan Is
fair. second, on whether it is non-
discriminatory. and third, on vheth-
er it Is feasible. He indicated he
would pass on the first two points
himself but would seek outside ad-
vice on the third.
AS soon as evidence was conclud-
ed late Wednesday afternoon. Judge
Jenney summed up the facts pre-
sented and the points of law in
volved. He then told attorneys he
was not satisfied with the briefs
presented and outlined several
points upon which he requested
additional briefs.
He refused to pass upon a re-
quest, joined in by counsel, tina,
coupon payment called for in the
1882 reorganization and falling due
on July 1. 1887, and Jan. l, 1898
be ordered paid. He indicated he
would rule ON this point in about
30 days after he, had studied fin
ancial reports showing how much
money would remain in the distric,
treasury If such payments were
made. %
Evan T. Hewes. board chairman
was on the witness stand all day
Wednesday while attorneys ques-
toned him about district finances
The plan calls for reduction OF
interest rates on outstanding bonds
by Is per cent but calls for no
increase In the total amount Of
indebtedness If the plan is ap-
proved by the federal court the
district will save $8,000,O00 in inter-
est, have ceiling beyond which
tax rates could not rise. and could
go forward with a drainage pro-
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
Gunfire Boosts
Danzig tension
Continued from Page II


tim. The approach of two Polish
officials caused the Danziger to re-
tire
Warsaw reports said the shooting
occurred when a Danzig customs Of
ficer. accompanied by storm troops,
crossed the Polish frontier and was
challenged by Polish guard nem-
ed Withhold Budziewicz. Immediately
upon being challenged, they claim
ed. the storm troopers shot and kill
ed the Polish guard about 100 feet
inside the Polish border.
Even as the incident-which will
be only as important as either side
may desire to make it appear in
the international tension-was re-
ported. NaziS gave great publicity
TO a speech by Gen. Walter Won
Brauchitsch at the historic town
of Tannenberg in which he declared
that Germany is Not looking for
fight but we are not afraid to
fight"
While the Danzig quarrel created
new nervousness in European capi-
tails because of definite indications
that the Reich wouldnhad,ie cmfw
preparations to new high in mid
August. there were new indications
of a possible thrust by the totali-
/ tartan powers in southeastern Eu-
rope-toward Rumania-if the free
city sector proves less inviting than
expected
Nazis in Hungary suddenly re-
newed their agitation for greater
autonomous rights for the German
minority and there was resurgence
of propaganda against Rlmania
from which Hungary would like to
regain territory lost in the World
War.
Still more significant in the shift
ing international picture was; con-
tinued failure OF Great Britain and
Soviet Russia to get together on
adherence of Russia to the Euro
pean security front. Although Mos
cows participation is generally con-
sidered vital, it was reported in
London that the cabinet of Prime
Minister Neville Chamberlain was
SO doubtful about the outcome that
it already was considering possible
effects of complete failure of the
negotiations.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
10000 at PorIey
Of Oxford Group

HOLLYWOOD, July 20. CUP)-
More than 10000 persons crowded
into the Hollywood Bowl and an
other 10000 we're turned away last
night at a "call 10 the nations"
rally held by the followers of the
International moral re-armament
movement. More than 20 persons
from Imperial Valley attended)
The rally was preparatory to a
world assembly for moral re-arma-
ment to be held at Del Monte, Cal,
from July 81 to 81. More than
1000 delegates from Is nations in
Europe, America. Asia and the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
Mexicaii Liquor
Permits Expected
tContinued from Page

tContinued from Page ID
More than 1000 men would be
thrown out of work in JuareZ. resi-
dents said, If the law should be
enforced. Labor groups there We'd
nesday invited business houses to
close until Cardenas answered their
protests. Most businessmen willingly
closed. They were expected to open,
however, pending negotiations with
Cardenas.
National headquarters of the Ia
Dor groups were asked to prepare
nation wide demonstration
against the liquor ban and ask for
an injunction TO prevent enforce
men of the law was planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
Bids Opened on
Power Equipment

Twenty-nine bids were opened at
Imperial Irrigation district head
quarters Thursday for electric ma
terials and control equipment for
the Brawley diesel power plant.
A composite of the bids would
total between $4,000 and $31 600.
The bids included IL schedules, call
ing for such items as switches,
transformers, cables, and miscel-
laneous equipment. All bids were
referred to the engineering depart
ment for recommendation
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
Council Considers
S|urn Clearance as
Eastside Project
Continued from Page ID


would appoint a board to supervise
the program. Appointment of the
board would eliminate further re-
sponsibility of the city.
Before adjournment the council
approved a plan submitted by the
engineers office to install a si>
inch water main on 18th street from
He'll to Brighton. Installation will
improve service to the high schoo
and to the entire neighborhood.
City councilmen gave final ap-
proval on Ordinance 436 which en-
titles legal owners of tax delinquent
property to redeem land taken by
the city on or before July 8, before
September l, 1899, without addi-
tional penalties.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20

A united California delegation
to the Republican national con-
vention in 1910 xas1Feas6fYK of II
county central coWspistsesss Frank
Birkhauser, chairman of the I'm
perial county committee, said after
recent conference of committee
chairmen.
They also hope to skip pre-
liminary party contAst with the
state. NJ
Volunteer gtoups bd individ-
uals with wide infatest in the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
Bridges Witness
CHARGES Frameup

Continued from Page II
tween defense lawyers and Sapiro
became so heated that Lands warm
them to quiet down."
Sapiro acknowledged he had talked
to two investigators of the Dies
committee and Aubrey Grossman.
defense attorney, said:
I'VE are prepared to introduce
testimony to prove that the Dies
committee was not only interested
in trying to deport Bridges but also
in trying to embarrass the water
front unions"
Lands interrupted GrosSman:
whether or not this procedure
has affected labor on the Pacific
coast or capital on the Pacific coast
is immaterial. Discussion of the Dies
committee is not relevant except
to test credibility of witnesses"
Sapiro yesterday testified Bridges
had boasted to him of being boss
of the Communist party on the
coast and that Earl Browder, head
of the Communist party in the
United States, had referred to
Bridges as party member.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
QUADRUPLETS BORN
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

p YOSEMITE, Calf, July 20 (UP)
"A mother brown bear, breaking all
Yosemite National Park records,
gave birth to quadruplets during
the winter Information at Glacier
Point, it was disclosed today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
BUND CHIEF FINED FOR
DRUNKENNESS, PROFANITY

WEBSTER, Mass, July 20. (UP)
Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German
American bund, was fined SIS in
district court here today after he
plead guilty to charges of drunken
ness and profanity.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20
Republicans Seek United Delegation
From CdlifolpjjSt to 1910 Convention

party. he said. expressed a desire
to work with legal committees in
setting up a slate of delegates
capable of drawing support of re-
sponsible elements.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-20

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