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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
Two Maryland Counties
Win Health Awards

Two Maryland CONTRIBUTIONS
leo and Montgomery-won special
honors in the annual Rural Health
Conservation Contest conducted In
1898 under the joint direction Oh
the chamber of Commerce OF the
United States and the American
Public Health Association.
According to announcements re-
ceiyed by DR.. r. H. RILEY. Direc-
tor of the State Department OF
Health. from the Health Conserva-
ton Committee. Wicomico won first
place and Montgomery received an
award of merit among the Compel
ing counties in the Eastern division
of the country.
For contest purposes, the coun-
try Is divided into six geographical
divisions Northwestern, Eastern,
Southeastern, North Central, South
Central, and Western. The states are
divided into approximately 5000
counties. Less than fourth OF these
have full-time health service. Only
those counties that meet certain re-
uuirements with respect to organ
ization and to full-time health &C.
tivities are eligible to take part In
the contest. The awards are based
on permanent attainments in pub
lie health and particularly on the
effectiveness with which county
is meeting it's health problems.
Similar contests are held for cit
les and each city or county taking
part is appraised by a committee OF
experienced health authorities rep
resenting all parts of the country.
The services on which rural com
munities are graded, include the
provisions made to insure safe
water supplies; adequate and san
itary sewage disposal systems; to
reduce infant and maternal deaths;
to combat tuberculosis and syphilis;
to protect it's citizens against other
communicable diseases; to protect
and promote health of children; the
school health program; nursing SER
vice for prenatal, infant and pre-
SCHOOL STOupS, IAO o"hieeAJ S~PoA
vision of milk and other food sup
plies: participation. by physicians
and dentists in the general health
program and the general health
education program carried on in the
county.
Forty counties won special honors
in the contest. There were three
other ''firsts" besides Wicomico-
Cattaraugus County, New York, in
the Northeastern Division; Charles
ton County, South Carolina in the
Southeastern; and Los Angeles
County, California in the Western
Division. All of the rest received
awards of merit. The counties in the
Eastern Division to which that
award was made, included in addi-
ton to Montgomery County. Mary
land, six counties in Kentucky, and
one, each in Virginia, Tennessee
and North Carolina.
Baltimore City was again award
ed special honors in the Health
Conservation Contest for Cities, for
having maintained its high standard
of health administration, after hav-
ing won first place among the larg-
er population groups in several con-
secutive contests.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
MRS. M. H. McCLOsKEY

Mrs. Margaret H. McCloskey, wife
of John ii. McCloskey Of Philadel-
phia died May 2, after a two weeks
illness.
The deceased was the youngest
daughter of the late MIR. and Mrs.
Michael Hartnett of Elkton and
prior to her marriage was school
teacher in a school in that town.
Besides her husband she Is sur
vived by a brother, John j. Hart
nett, court stenographer, and two
sisters, Misses Hannah auG Mary
Hartnett of ElktOn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
WILLIAM sELBY

William Selby, 83, former Wash
ington banker, foster SON of the
late John A. J. Creswell, Postmaster
General in the Administration of
President Grant, died at his home,
Creswell Hall, Elkton, in Friday.
Funeral services were held at
Creswell Hall Sunday AFTERNOON,
with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Mr.. Selby served for many years as
cashier of the Citizens National
Bank in Washington and became
cashier of the American National
Bank when it merged with the
Citizens.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
w. CLIFFORD LYNCH

w. Clifford Lynch, 3S, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edmund J. Lynch of North
East, who died Tuesday in Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, from
blood poisoning was buried Friday.
For the past 20 years the deceas-
ed was employed in the shops of the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Edge
Moor.
A wife, three children, his par
ents and a brother survive.
Funeral services were held In the
afternoon from the North East M.
e. Church. Interment in the church
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
REV. CoLEN c. WEIR

Rev. Colen c. Weir, so, former
pastor of Zion and Rock Presbyter-
ian Churches, in Cecil County, died
May 2, in Delaware Hospital, Will
mington. He is survived by widow
and four children.
His home for the past several
years has been at Elm and Ferris
Roads, Brookland Terrace, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
ELLSWORTH HI. SHORT

Ellsworth H. Short, 65 years old,
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs David
Short of Elkton, who died May 2,
at his home in that town. from
a stroke of paralysis, was buried
Friday afternoon.
Deceased was a carpenter and for
many years was in the employ OF
the Pusey and Jones Company, Will
mington. He is survived by wife,
and daughter, Mrs. Wayne Rem
shaw.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
HARVEY l.. KIRK

Harvey l.. Kirk died April rs,
in Coatesville, Pa, Hospital, In
the list year of his age. Mr..
Kirk was son of j. Haines Kirk
and Elizabeth Kirk, and was born
near Rising Sun.
He is survived by his wife, Mar
garet Blackburn Kirk, a sister, Mrs.
Mary Kimble, and brothers, Edwin
F. Kirk, all of Oxford, and Chester
Kirk, Nutley, N. j. Interment was
in Oxford cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
N &c E !!

The dumping of garbage on my
lot, adjoining town, is positively
forbidden. All such disposals of gar
bage are violations of the laws OF
the State Board of Health and will
be prosecuted.
Philip r. Kyle
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12

Efficiency expert: One who shows
you business faults that you could
find as easily in some other fellows
business.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12

The Postoffice has to use 20 gal
Ions of gas each minute of the year
to deliver Mr.. and Mrs. Americas
mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12

1t isn't unethical to report the
slicker who robs the Government.
The money he gets comes out OF
your pocket.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12

FOR RENT
Seven Room Dwelling. corner
Queen and CHEEKY street,
Rising Sun. Md. Apply to
STEWART NJ. WARD
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
MOTHERS DAY

Tho mothers hands are tot, worn,
Her hair has turned to grey,
How we'll do we remember
How she helped us day by day.
She soothed ell our sarrows,
And taught us, how to pray;
If God has spared you mother dear
Wear carnation gay.
If not, wear a white one,
On the 14th Of May.
Plants and Wreaths For Sale
G. Il. IRWIN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12

FOR SALE-YOUTH'S BED
Ivory Enameled Iron Bed
Apply to
b. b. GYLES
r. D. Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-12
HAIL INSURANCE

Insurance
Rising Sun, Maryland
Telephones 1 and SO
NORTH EAST
7 n EA 7 r e
North East, Maryland
Delightfully."- Air-C Conditioned 6
Free Parking Lot
Shows C 9 P. M. week days
saturday May 18
Matinee 2 p. M.
DOUBLE FEATURE
Hopalong Cassidy and his pals
SUNSET TRAIL
DEVILS ISLAND
Boris CarloR Robert Warwick
The Spiders Web
Western starts about & $3.50
Feature starts about s & 1890
Monday Tuesday May 1910
They Made Me A Criminal
dead End Kids John Garfield
Ann Sheridan May Robson
Feature starts about 7:25 G 1925
RALLY DAY TUESDAY
open IL am. continuous until pm.
Roy Rogers and Smiley Brunette
Billy The Kid Returns
A thrill packed singing Western
Wednesday May ~
Wife, Husband and Friend
Loretta Young Binnie Barnes
Warner Baxter Cesar Romero
AWARD NIGHT
Thursday May Is
On The Stage
Jack Richie Co.
A vaudeville show of comedy songs
and specialities
On The Screen
The Lady And The Mob
Fay Banter Lee Bowman
Stage show about 7:15 and 9:15
Friday May 10
On The Stage
Jack Richie Co.
A new and different show from the
one given on Thursday
On The Screen
Bulldog Drunrnond's
Secret Police
John Howard Heather Angel
Stage show about 7:15 and 9:15
No advance in prices any night
BEST PRICES PAID
for
DEAD AND DISABLED
ANIMALS
Special prices for old horses
that can be removed alive.
Henry b. Anderson
Phone 4O5-R-2
Oxford Pa
ALBERT CONSTABLE
Attorney at Law
Offices
ELKTON RISING SUN
In Rising Sun on
Thursday
Observation-Disclosures
S FISH MARKET
w. ]. Wilson has opened
& his Fishs Market again at Port
81 Deposit, Md, for the 44th
season. See him for
q Herring, Rock and other
z Fresh Fish
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
NORTH END
Rt nnrniht lIenrN

The Ninervae's hanquei was very
succossful sunday II began at 6
n. m AMI continued through D. m.
\ picture Of Tho group was taken
The menu which was prepared
by tho girls of the club consisted
of four courses Delicious heart
shaped monogram cookies and ice
creani comprised The desert Eight
clubs we've represented al the ar
fair, ~ follows ibe Stage. repre-
senicd by y Hanover and Delegate
G. Ranneld the Scates. Miss A.
Blanks. president. Miss Clements,
Nieilanlos r. King. president: G.
Mcrric. delecaie. The Harvardians.
Miss r. Gaudy president: Miss NJ.
Candy. delegate: Cultured six. Nc
Afee. president. and David Dorsey.
delegate. Scpius Six Miss Myrtle
Robinson. president: Dermids. W.
Irwin. president: and George Will
lams and w. Pleasant, delegates:
and OF course the president. Miss
Alfredo Clinsman: Dorothy Hen
~. secretary Rose Clements. trea-
surer: II. Mahome. Lille Scott. c.
Clingman, L. Lewis l.. Russell,
and II Taylor
Each president gave an interest
Ing talk and offered TO cooperate
IN every way with each other. The
discussion centered around the fed
Grafton OF th North End
After the banquet. all present
wen, TO the Moorish Science Tenn
pie for hit OF relaxation.
The Mlnervae club will sponsor
another entertainment on February
"a.
The Ritzy Rhythm club gave a
party Friday AT the home OF the
president. James Hodges. He was
so busy that he did not have tim.
10 dance with all the lovely girls
present.
All who attended, cnioycd the
affair. They Included James Hodg-
cs. Dock Terry. Ollie Hodges. Ger
aldine Dugan. Clara Nettles. Doro-
Thy Henry. representing the Min
crvae club: Margaret Munford.
Katherine Pruett BETTY Lou Ewing.
Eyetter Ellis. Charles Gilmore.
Robert Davenport. James Perry
Mary Chapman. Christine Adams.
JAMIE Hodges Mrs. Hodges. Mrs.
Terry, Mrs Dugan. Mrs. Pruett.
aud many others. Look for moro
news about this club In the near
future.
A speedy recovery 10 John Amos
and Lucille Lewis. who have been
III with "flu" for the past two
weeks.
This IS all for now. Will see you
next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
DOWACIAC

Sutton and Butler recently OPEN
Cd new Chill parlor IN Kalama-
zoo. SpecIaltlcs featured are
chicken. fish and chill
Mrs. Lavina jenkins. an old res
ident OF Dowagiac. died last Fri
day at $50 p. m. She was sixty
seven years OF age. Surviving are
four brothers and two sisters and
other relatives
Rev. w. p. Butler. OF Dowagiar.
spent last Sunday visiting Rev VI
r. Toilver. pastor OF True LIGHT
baptist church. Grand Rapids lie
preached IN the evening. Sunday
Rev. TolIver and Rev. Butler pas
tored out IN the far West some
years ago. both In Colorado and
utah
Miss Marv Ellen Archer. re-
cent graduate Of the Nine. Walker
Beauty college. spent the past week
IN Kalamazoo with relatives and
discussed the possibilities NJ open-
inv beauty salon there
Mrs Ethel Berger. owner or the
Idle Hour Farm, aud formerly OF
Chicago, was married TO G. II. mn.
~ Chicago. this past January. Mr..
Hin Il owner and operator ~ =
first-class lunch room In chIcs-
20. The newly weds are AZ their
home ~ Idle Hour Farm.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
EAST END NEWS


Supt. Goss OF the East Lake Ba2-
list Sunday opened the session last
Sunday at $50 a. m. The Rev. Mr..
Gadson spoke from Eek. $3.50,
subject being "watchfulness," The
Senior choir presented lovely
musical program.
At 3 y. m. the Sunday School
presented the King Solomon Har-
mony I've IN a musical program.
In the evening the Senior choir
presented a play entitled THE Fall
OF Adam and the white City"
A lovely party was given re-
Gently by The 18th Community Pro-
gressiyc club. over thirty young
people attended. Movies were
shown and refreshments served.
Among the speakers were Mrs
Dowser. Mrs Wells. Mrs. Howard,
Mrs. I.aBounty and family, Mr..
Stone. Mr Gill. Mr. and Mrs. Wills.
Mrs. watson and family and we'll
known priest from ST. Rose Mon
as,ery az The Mayfair Sunday matt
nee The iilierbugs cut them back.
Gloster Current with his make you
want 10 dance music. had the joint
Jumping Among those seen around
tho hall were Jessie Lightfoot w.
Wright. John Evans. Robert Gray,
doing okay regardless OF the
lack OF girlsl Milton Downs. Col
den Gloves fight (hope he makes
good; Louis Poole. whose one am
hilton Is 10 become The worlds best
jittcrbue Leroy Gray. who tries
TO keep M with brother Robert
also were present
Don't forget girls. all ladies will
be admitted free 10 the Mayfair
matinee next sunday from to 4.
See YOU there
The Cardinal club will entertain
many ftcnds At The Artistic ball
room Sunday, Feb. 10 AZ which
Ocie Barnett and her orchestra
will supply music
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
Classified
FOR RENT

Room for Couple or Single.
christian home reference reauIr.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18

other numbers on the program
were: three Palesiinian Psstels
~ Harvey Gaui: concerto for horn
ana orchestra by Richard Strauss.
played by Theodore Seder OF the
Detroit symphony orchestra. Win
tired Heidi one OF the De,rcit's
better known vocAiis,s. rendered
eLe Temps des Lilas" Aria from
Snegourotchka. Two, American
Sonss My ola Kentucky Home"
aud some Folks and 'Seguidilla
from Carmen.
= The en'ire program VAS eaicyed
81 ne small b.; enthusiastic au-
f!rrce Fcr he price 0. one
dine here osSht 70 be more music
lovers Nn5 arc wiling - give en-.
1oasagemsn. 70 me performance
q, good music
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
NOTICE

Two former employers james
Lowry and Marshall Davis want.
ed for work Colonial Coal. 1872 W..
Jefferson. Phone yinewood s.96sO.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
LAUNCH DRIVE
Continued from page %

masses OF other racial groups are
as dead as Llncoln's body as Ear
as Negro progress is concerned
I'VE were left out" he said "of the
Chicago Exposition. and again the
New York Worlds Fair and the
California Exposition. but the IS
years OF Negro Progress Exposl
ton here in 1910 offers an excel
lent opportunity 20 show 10 the
world what the race has accom-
plished IN IS years"
state senator Chas G. Digs.
who Is on the executive committee
OF the exposition in short talk
promised ~ lend his support per-
sonally ard IN the senate towards
Inc success 81 tho exposition He
said ne iGsHcd his back on Lincoln
several wears ago because that
gentleman was dead and that he
thought the country needed a live
person 70 suard and guide the des-
TIMES o. this country, bat he feli
thai Lincoln had begun 10 live
again because OF The major appoint
mems o. NeSroes by Tho Repuhli-
can Governor ~ this state
The Rev Geo W Psher. genee-
al cAalyMan az Tho Exposition and
whose Chnrch offices have been
literally taken over he The exHosi-
lion s'an o. workers talked brief
Is ahou' his recer, trip 70 Cuba
ana assured. nc listeners that there
viii No cvhihi,s herc rom cuba
wes' Indies. ard africa
nr. L. Leach President ~ the
National Negro Medical associs-
iioH clso = member OF the cxecu-
tive committee promises To hrinc
that body here for lhe exposition
ana stated that tho Governor of
Alabama has promised that no, on
" vii, TusseEee he represented AZ
the EN.nsi'ion hut that every phase
OF Necrn progress in that State
viii Nc here
4 telegram from Governor Fi,z-
sera'd- wishing enjoymen, 10 all
VAS read
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
CONANT GARDEN
by j. !. Kemp

Well. folks. here / am agar
following servere cold which
prevented me from sending In m,
news last week However. an
better now aud We will continue
where We left off.
Fire OF unknown origin PARTIAL,
destroyed the home Of MIR. and Mrs
Mosley, OF Revere street, last Sat
urday
The funeral OF Mrs. Hardy was
held Saturday evening from Pill
grim Baptist church. Binder and
Grixdale streets. The Rev. Mr.
Hendricks preached the sermon
and the body was shipped TO Jack
sonyille Fla. for burial. Mrs
Hardy. known as Mother Hardy %
every one in the community. was
the moiher-in-law Of Dave smith
OF Wexford street.
A surprise birthday party was
given by Mr.. aud Mrs. {. A. Kemp,
OF klinger street. in honor OF their
daughter. Ernestine. Many games
We're played and lovely repast
served. The honoree received many
gifts. Among those presen, were !:
Joyce Chapman. Hazel and Henry
Waddles. Majorle Holly. and Ber-
nice Taylor
The Girls Reserves entertained
AZ a party in the home OF Miss
Eunice Goodman. on Nauman
street. last Saturday night. which
was fine affair for the Younger
set.
The Trustee Helpers met last
Thursday evening al the home OF
the Rev. and Mrs. l.. b. Johnson
1852 Cameron avenue. The meet
ing was opened by the president,
Mrs. Easter Kemp. A repast, serv-
cd by The hostess, followed.
The Rev. Mr.. Johnson. pastor.
preached from Matt 9l:31 to a
large congregation which included
number OF visitors. The ACE
league is sponsoring some inter-
es,ing discussions each Sunday:
Miss A l.. Rushing. will have
charge OF the program sunday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
Guest Speaker AT
St. Matthews Bapt,

p, reQlssi OF The pastor ne
Rev, ". " Robertson, the guest
speaker Al Tie morning service
last sunday was ne Rev ". A.
Miller noied gospel preacher snl
business man The speaker spoke
from he ext Luke ISL. subject.
PRAYER and action brings result.
The ihree outlines discussed we're
as follows I. PRAYER Is a man
bail ~ exchange l. is bear
Ink 70 'Ae heart hos feelings s.
II Is Ire soul ~ man moyi5g in ire
presence o. God 10 communicate rs
JOY
Mrs $. Rro@n saaS Nus Issls
Rear tho cross A'ore,r
Mrs ; Z Rllledse g secre,ar
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
Twelve Thrifty
Stitchers Club

The silver tea given by The
Twelve Thrifty S'ilchcrs club was
success. Decorations were IN
The spirit Of Valentine and the re-
pasf was served huife' style.
Rex. X G. alter reci,ed several
poems 81 his own composition.
one ~ the clubs members, Mrs.
William carr sang a song. enliil-
cd Ny Task and dedicated IL
10 The club Mrs. Roberta vallcnt.
teacher AZ The Urban League
center. reciied lovely original
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18

poem. entitled. Father Time And
The Year 1892
Several talks we're made by
guests, including Mrs. l.. y. Beck.
Mrs. oscar Gulley. Mrs. r b. Grit
fin Mrs. William Lawrence. and
william Carr.
The president Of the Detroit
Harmonica band. Mr. Hayes. gave
a brief talk on tho history of his
band
Meetings are held every Wednes-
day evening AZ the social rooms.
Cos Benton street Mrs Victoria
Cummings is president; Mrs. Ly-
dla Reed Vice president; Mrs.
Dora Horn. secretary. and Mrs.
Lille Dawson, treasurer
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
Bray's Tabernacle

Rrsys Tabernacle j. having a
mlsics' program SUNDAY after
roon Feb ~ A. 3 90 O'Clock
Mrs Constance Smith and her
music students wiz have charge
~ me program Little Miss Tay-
Tor IS considered genius
Tho church is loca cd on NM
Wood and stockton in Conan
Gardens
on Feb. %. the BRAY Taber-
nacie The Twin CITY HARMONY
-Four will render a program.
Rev Precious lryin is ihe pas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
TRADE ASSN
lContinued from page y

and moral support have been very
kind and considerste to US. but We
cannot depend on them 10 carr,
such heavy load any longer
have been advised that neither o!
them will buy food, clothing. nor
pay REM"
The Rev. Robert l.. Brady, pas
tor OF Second Baptist church. de-
livered the installation address
The leadership OF this .organi'
cation has been characterized b.
genius. intelligence. and charac
'er he said. and was born in the
fertile mind o. an humble ministe~.
and meets every week In this
caarch. This Is an indication tina.
ne church is ,l,ally interested in
the material things 81 life"
Continuing 81 th.s theme The
Rev vi Bradhy declared LATED
~ We can be ome a powerful uni,
in his ciis ard demand res?ec,
VIA; We need j. perseverance co.
operation aud exhaustion
The Rev. William u. Peek.
president emsriias reated how the
association was horn aud the DE-
velopmeni through The pasi nine
sears Ms Fannie y PECK. pre-
siaen, @, The HOUSEWIVES league
hrousht greetings from her orsA
n.za'ion
There was solo hy Rooney Ar
ehlbald Henderson piano selection
Laviiia Tu.ls TIE closing mum
bsr VAS by Ms Percy Jacks with
D- w,.,.sm posiles a. The piano
,'.ofney Perciss' r Piper pre-
sided
The new officers IL addition 20
~ Gaines as president are
Louis { Rlolnt yice-presideni;
Larncr CArnWcil. second yice-pre-
siasn MISS Eihel Hemsley. re.
,ogdlas .ecrsisS; Mrs Bertha
Gordv corresponding secretary.
Moses Fr'z Edgar Pnts. John
THe8s financial secfefafy Dr
lanes " collins member execu
ii,s board
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
FOR SALE

s2ts urDougall; Modern > famI.
~; furnaces. 500 down. Town.
send s-i32s
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
FOR RENE

Furnished Apartments 4 Rooms.
Just opened for colored. s3..sO
$500 M. S35 Hastings.
Els -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-18
FRED A. ANDERSON
THE COMMUNITYs MOST REASONABLE UNDERTAKEN
WE GIVE THE PUBLIC WHAT THEY
WANT, AT A PRICE THEY CAN
AFFORD TO PAY

Protect Yourself and Jour Insurance. We
offer our service for your protection. Let rs
convince you that ANDERSON offer. more
for your money than Others.
Evening star., 1939-11-23

the ripe fruit. But, as timid as they
are, the owner of the trees, had ne
known 1t, could easily have rugged up
some type Of scarecrow that would
have frightened the poachers away.
Three-quarters Of their food con-
sists of vegetable matter and fruit
(about 1S per cent?, which they find
in the wild state close to their home
quarters. Weed seeds are their
choice for food, and in this the birds
are really helping man by eliminat.
ing many Of the weeds that would
otherwise become great pest in
cultivated fields.
AS far as insects are concerned,
they do not tempt these birds to an
appreciable degree. True, they will
eat few weevils, bees, tree-borers
and black olive scale insects. But
they absolutely refuse to touch .
grasshopper!
The mother seeks . spot close to
Evening star., 1939-11-23

. stream for the nursery site. The
depression in the ground must be
deep enough to hold the upholstery
she collects for the cradle. Soft
bark, pine needles, grasses are used
for the mattress and side walls,
Four, sometimes five, pale green
ish-white eggs, well dotted with
brown and lavender, are laid.
You will find this towhee ranging
the coast district of Southern British
Columbia, Vancouver Island, WASH
ington, Oregon and California, south
to San Francisco Bay. The winters
are enjoyed in Southern California.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
One-Day Special-Friday Only
Gray Goose Feather-fiI|ed
Bed Pillows, s2'65 each
Regularly $3.50 each

200 comfortably plump bed pillows that rest your head
in relaxing eose-ful 2lx27neh size. Covered in ton-
ondwhite striped eightounce feoherproof cotton tick
ne Remember, the saving is excelent-the quantity is
small.
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