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IN A SINGLE BOOK
TO NEW MEMBERS

THE READERS DIGEST READER is collection
of 1873 articles chosen from the thousands of leading
articles that have been reprinted in that magazine.
They those in which the reading public itself in
dictated the most interest. The list of contributors
reads like roll-call of famous contemporaries
whose range of interests is wide as life itself.
Whether you in the mood for relaxation or learn
ing, escape or scientific discussion-whether you
interested in THE Wisdom of Laziness or THE Dis
covery of Anaesthesa,' or the inmitabe Stephen
Leacocks advice how to open conversation, or
indeed any conceivable topic, here is your book.
The Valley settler., 1940-01-12

THE VALLEY SETTLER is published every Friday by tho Itotanusl1c Vcl1oy Farmor's Cooporc
 Association ct Palmer, A1Gsl1o AnG. Editor: Mario Wilson
 Subscription rctos; $1 .oo yoor By mcil l.75 yccr Nailed cnywhoro; log Q copy This p0ror is issued Tor the pug pose Of giving informs t1on end neWs of tho MG tcnusl1C Vc1loy
 Farmer S Cooporc two Associ2tions work, probl ems, accompl ishnonts, end also, n3w5 of loc3l end Son- or~1 interest; end to holp foster tho coo0orc tive spirit of tho farmers of the hatcnuskc Valley.
The Valley settler., 1940-01-12

Dear Co-op Members:
 Some articles have been pres sented to ne for publication, one of which appears in this issue.
 The second article is 6 maater- piece in cons tIuction but also of a controVesial nature. Tn my un-as lraing mind, it appears to be slightly libelous and could be cons idered as a pers Onal affront and defarnation of char acter to pers ons mentioned therein. This sort of thing is far from the policies of this paper. They are neither cons tructive nor oducat ional and serve only to ilritate an already tender spot.
 In view of theso facts I appear- ed before the Coop Board of . Directors and appealed to them, your repres sentatives, for ap- proVal or condemnat1 ion of these articles. The Board failed to take dofin- ite action or assume responsi- bility for them, tho' they stated that both articles should be printed. They also expressed the opinion that, the members of this associati ion would approve
The Valley settler., 1940-01-12

these articles. Since there is a slight dought in my mind and the Board wi Il not sGumo tho responsibility there is only one alternative loft for me- Thereto upon my own initiative, l am fci Hing to comply with their rec conrnondation that the second article bo printed next wook. Fly hositoncy involves the pro- tection Of this association end it's members only and ny sincere wish to avoid law suits, inevit- eblo failure, and oblivion of this project.
 Tn the interest and welfare of tho MFCA and faith in the suc- cess of tho future; ar with holding this article until the annual meeting for you to pass judgment upono
 This is Q papor for the people Of tho valley and each and every ono should havo q voicc in tho forming of it's policies, IT thoso policies should bo changed the people should have chance to voto upon the issuo. I, as editor will be glad to abide by tho decision of tho maj ority of our members.
 Please consider this quos tion carefully bCf orc that timo and como prepared to sottlo tho issue. I assure you thoro will be no argument on my part and your de- cision will be final. I trust 1rG cnn knn11 O1l1a 1t rcnnr
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
TREND
Hosu the suind is blowing

LABOR-New York's Sen. Robert
Wagner has urged creation of fed
eral mediation board to settle all
types OF strikes.
CAPITAL Seeking a 'voice for
the employer in national labor leg
islation," the successful Associated
Employers of Oregon will sponsor
q meeting in Spokane on March rs
pointing the way for national or
ganization.
BANKING--After 80 years Of pri-
vate banking, the venerable New
York house Of Morgan will be-
come a public corporation April /.
RAILROADS Effective March "a,
eastern u. S. railroads will lower
basic passenger coach fares to 2
cents per mile. Present fare; 2H
FINAN0E-Britain,s treasury has
requisitioned private British hold
ings of so U. S. securities, seeking
funds for purchase Of war materials
in the u. S.
INDUSTRIAL federal reserve
board report indicated that volume
of u. S. industrial production
dropped from 1928 last December to
100 in January. indicating def
mite faltering IN industry's pace
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
RELIGION:
Interdict at Cleveland

For seven years Rev. Louis Loi
Zelda was assistant to Rev. Mar
tin Compagno at Holy Redeemer
Catholic church in Cleveland's Ital-
ian district. When Reverend Com
pagno died, Archbishop Joseph
Schrembs named Rev. Vincent Ca
russo as his successor. Pensioners,
angry because Reverend Zelda was
not appointed, twice refused to let
the new priest in their church. FL
nally came the showdown. Aided
by 60 policemen and uniformed
Knights of Columbus and St. John,
Msgr. Floyd L. Begin escorted Rev
erend Caruso to the church. The
crowd hooted and yelled Ego home"
while small boys threw snowballs
at the plumed escort. Thoroughly
angry, Monsignor Begin stood on
the running board of his automobile
and invoked an interdict: Until Holy
Redeemer's 1000 parishioners ac-
cept Reverend Caruso, they can re-
ceive no sacraments of the church
except when in danger of death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
CRIME:
Forgiven

One of Supreme Court Justice
Frank Murphy's last duties as at
torney general was to indict 16 per-
sons charged with recruiting sol
diers at Detroit, Mich, for the COM
munistic Spanish republican army.
After the case had dragged along
several weeks, Justice Murphy's
successor decided to drop the en-
tire case.
Said Attorney General Robert E.
jackson: "Even-handed and impair
tial justice would not localize prose-
cutions of this character to Detroit
nor confine them to only one side Of
the Spanish war, nor even to the
Spanish war itself Unless we
are able to proceed with all the
cases arising during that (1936-S8)
period, it would be manifestly UNI
just to single out these Detroit in
dictments.''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
BABY CHICKS
HOUSEHOLD
QUESTIONS

For Leather Chairs. Rub equal
parts of linseed oil and vinegar,
well shaken, into leather chairs,
occasionally. It keeps them in
good condition.
1t is not too early to look over
window screens. Mend and paint
them now so they will be ready
when it is time to put them in.
Save the Buttons.-The continu-
al ripping off Of buttons by the
clothes wringef can be prevented
by folding the buttons inside the
garment and holding it fiat as you
turn it through the wringer.
When poaching eggs, let water
come to full rolling boil, drop
eggs into it, turn out gas and eggs
will finish poaching in the boiling
water.
III q drawer runs uneVenly ana
causes trouble in opening and shut
ting it is not always necessary to
have recourse to the carpenter,
for frequently the very simple
method of rubbing a little soap on
the inner edges of the drawer will
overcome this difficulty.
When sprinkling fiat pieces, such
as towels, pillow-slips, napkins,
curtains, handkerchiefs, and so
forth, for ironing, dip one article
in five in clear water, squeezing,
not wringing, as dry as possible.
Lay flat two dry articles, then one
wet one, then two dry, and so on,
rolling tightly, when all are done.
There will be no dry spots and
every piece will be a good even
dampness. It is pleasure to iron
clothes dampened this way.
Don't throw away bulbs grown
in the house. After they are
through blooming set away until
leaves dry and plant in the garden
in the spring. They may not
bloom until the second year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
POLITICS:
C. @. p. in the Saddle

BY late February enthusiastic Re-
publicans had taken the political
ball completely away from the DEM
ocrats, who rested insecurity on
their laurels. At Washington, the
G. o. p. national committee heard
Chairman John D. M. Hamilton an
nounce he would welcome chance
to whip Franklin Roosevelt in the
1910 campaign. Then the commit
tee decided to hold its convention
in Philadelphia on June "a. Next
day, at Miami, Democratic Chair
man Jim Farley hurriedly set July
is as date for his Democratic con-
vention.
Republicanism had more enthusi-
asm than originality. COL Robert
r. Mccormick, publisher of the Chi
cago Tribune, (Which hates the New
Deal to death), dragged out the
moth-eaten red herring in a speech
at jackson, Mich, birthplace of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

Republican party. Colonel McCor-
mick saw Communism in everything
he looked at, censorship in the u. S.
mails and an open conspiracy be-
tween the White House and the
Kremlin.
More sanity characterized the
G. o. p. program committees 49,
page report, prepared by a 200-man
strategy body under DR.. Glenn
Frank, former president of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin. Criticized
were ~ pump printing; (2) emer-
gency monetary powers; (0 legis-
lative control over wages and hours;
90 the U. S. housing program; (5)
government competition with BUSH
ness, and (6) the New Deal power
program.
The committees proposals embod-
led quite a. few Democratic tenets,
indicating how far the G. o. p. has
swung away from rock-bound con-
servatism. Proposals: "a return
Of gold standard; (2) 20 per cent cut
in federal expenses, and a balanced
budget by 1912; ca amendments to
the Wagner act; (4) q reciprocal
trade program to safeguard agricul-
ture; (5) improvements and expan-
sion of social security; go ''protec-
tive" not restrictive" U. S. regula-
ton of business: (7) q farm pro-
gram which would embody party
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
EUROPE:

While Franklin Roosevelt was
fishing south of the Panama canal,
his two special peace emissaries
were on the high seas en- route to
settle Europe's quarrels. Steelman
Myron C. Taylor would work from
the Vatican. Undersecretary of State
Sumner Welles would travel to Italy,
Germany, France and Britain seek
ing a basis for a postwar settle
ment. They had to work fast, be-
cause the European dogfight was
fast getting out of hand:
In Scandinavia
Not only Finland, but Norway and
Sweden as well were being drawn
into other peoples wars. Undoubt-
eddy sympathizing with the Firms,
Stockholm and Oslo governments
had to stay on their good behavior
or risk reprisals from Germany.
That was why Per Albin Hanson,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

MRS. JAMES ROOSEVELT
With Sara DeIano. 8, and Kate, A.
TWO (Anna and Elliott) of
= Franklin Roosevelt's five chill
dren had already been divorced.
In mid-February a third an
nolinced his intentions. Jimmy,
33, already rich in his own right
from a meteoric insurance ca
reer, announced from his new
movie headquarters in Hollywood
that he would divorce Betsey
Cushing Roosevelt, daughter of
the late great DR.. Harvey Cush-
ing, noted Harvard brain special
list. Betsey Roosevelt immediate
ly announced a cross-suit, and it
was limited Jimmy would drop
his. Gossip mongers were GER
tain Jimmy would soon marry
Miss Romelle Schneider, the Wis
consin-born nurse who cared for
him during and after his illness
at Mayo clinic, Rochester, MINI.
To Betsey Roosevelt 60 the two
children and a substantial settle
ment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
THE WEATHER.:
Storm In the East

Carefully watched by congress
was tremendous winter storm that
swept from Maine to Washington
and westward to Ohio, boding swol-
len streams and floods. Congress
watched it because cuts made in
the New York state flood control
appropriation may have to be re-
stored, thus hurting the economy
program. Death toll was placed at
II, Of which Is were reported from
New England.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

pinch the four corners of the dough
together. Prick with fork and
bake in moderate oven $3.50 de-
grees) for 80 to 40 minutes. Serve
with lemon sauce.
Have You Ordered Your Copy Of
Feeding Father
You'll find in this clever cook book
by Eleanor Howe, not only tested
recipes for fathers favorite des-
serts, but recipes for the other foods
he likes, as well. There are mas
culine menus" too-dinners planned
especially for father-and hints on
how to cook the foods he likes. Send
10 cents in coin to Feeding Fa-
ther,' care of Eleanor Howe, 9l9
North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illi-
nois. You'll get your copy of Feed
ing Father" by return mail.
(Reieased BY Western Newspaper urioA.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
CONGRESS-:
Trade Pacts

Foreign policy held congressional
attention as the house ways and
means committee reported favora-
bly, resolution to extend for three
years the administration recipro-
cal trade program. The program it
self was no issue, for Glenn Franks
G. O. P. planning committee okayed
the low tariff idea in principle one
day before the house took up the
resolution (See POLITICS.. Instead,
G. o. P. lined against Democrat on
an amendment which would force
senate ratification of each trade
pact. At present the administration
can make pacts without congress
sional approval.
Meanwhile congressional economy
advocates cheered house passage of
the $685., 779, 900 naval appropriations
bill, which was Sill, 700,0 900 below
President Roosevelt's budget esti-
mate. In all, this meant house and
senate had cut about $270 600, 900
from budget estimates, leading Ken
tucky's Sen. Alben Barley to re-
mark that he thought new taxes
could be avoided. president Roose-
welt had asked $3.50, 100000 for
emergency" defense costs.)
Biggest problem before the SEN
ate was the agriculture appropria-
ton bill, from which the house had
slashed $66, 100000. The farm bloc
wanted this cut restored, also want
ed $225, 900, 900 for parity payments.
If this program goes through, the
economies thus far would be multi
fed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

If you're planning party for
st. Patrick's day, be sure to
watch for Eleanor Howe's column
next week. You'll find here sew
eral practical menus for that
Irish holiday, recipes tested in
Eleanor Howe's own kitchen, and
suggestions for table decorations,
too.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

Swedish premier, had to refuse Fin
lands plea for direct military aid.
The Firms, meanwhile, were sag
ging badly, surrendering key posts
on the Mannerheim line before Rus
sia's relentless attack.
(But Mannerheim losses ,Uere partially
equalized by gains elsewhere. Northeast
of Lake Ladoga, the high command an.
nomced, 1900 Red soIdiefs haze been
killed or captured, tipping out the entire
eighteenth diuisiOB.]
Oslo had an even hotter potato in
its hands. Attacking Germany's
prison ship Altmark within Norwe-
gian territorial waters, a British de-
stroyer had rescued the prisoners
and scooted for home while Nazi
crewmen fled to the interior. Angry
notes were exchanged, Norway
finally calling its parliament to de-
eide on course of action. Why,
asked London, had Altnark been al
lowed within Norwegian territorial
waters? Why, asked Berlin, had
Norway failed to protect Altmark
from the British? seq - s's.s~
! Talking back boldly for a small
power, brave Norway bluntly told
the British that the AIfmark case
would probably be protested to the
League of Nations Tor some other
tribunal" Nor was there much
doubt that Norway was within her
rights. ~
In the West
There was no action between the
Maginot and Siegfried lines, but the
Altmark incident stirred up repris-
ais at sea. Britain seized two Nazi
merchant ships carrying manganese
from Spain. Down to Davey Jones'
locker went, Britain's destroyer Oar
ing with loss of 157 lives. This was
the sixth destroyer Britain has lost
thus far, and brought her total feet
losses to Is vessels.
In the Near East
Little more was heard Of the
100000 British colonial troops land
ed recently at Suez and dispersed
throughout the troubled Near East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
What Shall | Serve for
Dessert?

To most of us something sweet"
served at the close of a meal is as
important as the main dish itself.
For dessert, men undoubtedly have
a penchant for such substantial item
as pie, ice cream and chocolate
cake; but they seem to like the
honey, less spectacular desserts al
most as much. Baked apples, old
fashioned apple dumplings, rice pud-
ding and fresh fruit desserts are
masculine favorites and they're SIM
ple>enough to suit the youngsters of
the family, too. You'll find sugges-
tons and recipes for the desserts
that father likes, in my cook book,
Feeding Father"
When you choose a dessert, con-
slider first the meal as whole-is
it substantial or light? If it's a
hearty, heavy meal, choose light
dessert, because appetites are likely
to be pretty well satisfied by the
time the dessert course appears. On
the other hand, if the meal has been
light, a hearty, satisfying sweet
course IS In order.
Choose your dessert, too, to fit
the general makeup of the meal.
Don't forget that contrast is impor-
tant. If you've had a fruit salad,
avoid serving fruit dessert; if
spanish rice or macaroni made up
the main dish of the meal don't serve
a starchy sweet.
And speaking Of desserts: when
your facilities for entertaining are
limited, why not plan a dessert
party? Invite your guests to skip
their dessert at home, and have it
with you. Dessert, with a beverage,
is all you serve-and you serve it
before the bridge playing or other
entertainment begins.
Fruit Macaroon Dessert.
(Serves 81
8 cups canned fruit
"a cup flour
"a cup sugar
I teaspoon baking powder
" teaspoon salt
! egg
Pour fruit and juice into shallow
pan about 6 by 10 by 2 inches in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

But Russian frontiers of Turkey, In
dia, Afghanistan and Persia were
still guarded closely against pos
sible Red thrust. Biggest surprise
came from Turkey, where the gov
eminent suddenly applied the ma
tional defense law and assumed vir-
tual dictatorial powers. Meanwhile
the Ankara press warned civilians
that, as acknowledgement allies of
Britain and France, Turks must be
ready for a supreme effort this
spring"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
PEOPLE:
Carol to Rome?

q At Rome it was reported Ru-
mania's King Carol will arrive late
in March for conversations with
Premier Benito Mussolini, presum-
ably in search of Italian-secured
Balkan neutrality.
q At Washington, Ohio's Sen. Vic
Donahey dropped out of the Buck
eye presidential primary as favor
lite son candidate, making Ohio's 50
delegates a free-for-all prize for
whatever candidate can get them.
q Britain's Leslie Hore-Belisha, ex-
war minister ousted January 5,
found the censor had chopped A
lines from the Sunday newspaper
story he wrote on ''Shall We Fight
for Finland Now?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

bake in moderately hot oven (375
degrees) for about 80 minutes.
Chocolate Fig Pudding.
(Serves 81
31a cups soft bread crumbs
IL teaspoons baking powder
"a teaspoon salt
"a cup white sugar
"a cup brown sugar
" cup milk
2 eggs (beaten)
squares unsweetened chocolate
(melted)
X pound dried figs
Va cup suet
Combine crumbs, baking powder,
salt and sugar. Add milk and eggs.
Blend in the melted chocolate. Wash
figs, remove stems and put figs and
suet through food chopper. Add to
other ingredients and mix well. Pour
into a well creased casserole, cover
and bake in a slow oven (250 de-
grees) for 211 hours. Serve hot with
q custard sauce or whipped cream.
orange IOrte.
(Serves 81
" cup butter Al
u cup granulated sugar
] egg (separated)
1A cups general purpose flour
teaspoon baking powder
" teaspoon salt
" teaspoon soda
" cup buttermilk
" cup dates (cut fine)
" cup nut meats (cut fine)
] teaspoon lemon extract
] orange
Cream butter thoroughly; then
add " cup sugar while beating con-
stantly. Blend well and add beaten
egg. yolk. Mix and sift together the
-four, baking powder, salt, and soda.
Add alternately with the butter
milk, beginning and ending with the
anur mixture ndd Hates and nuts,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

salt and cook, stirring constantly,
until thickened. Serve hot.
Red Raspberry Snow Balls
makes Snow Balls)
Va cup butter
" cup sugar
/ cup general purpose -four
teaspoon baking powder
Va teaspoon salt
Va cup milk
2 egg whites (beaten)
Cream the butter. Add sugar and
beat well. Mix and sift flour, bak-
ing powder, and salt. Add alter
natefy with the milk and then fold
in the beaten egg whites. Steam in
small buttered molds for 80 to IS
minutes. Serve with red raspberry
sauce.
Apple Dumplings.
cups flour
teaspoons baking powder
" teaspoon salt
Va cup shortening
II cup milk
s Va cup orange juice
6 tart apples medium size)
" cup sugar
nutmeg
cinnamon
butter
Mix and sift dry ingredients and
cut in shortening; add liquid. Roll
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
ASIA:
Retreat

From far-away Chungking came
the news that defending Chinese
troops were repelling Japanese Of
fensives at opposite ends of the
country. In Kwangsi province. to
the south, the Chinese said their
vanguard had advanced to within IA
miles Of Manning. Thirteen hundred
miles of Marking. Thirteen hundred
were reported in Suiyuan province.
Japs said their troops were return
ing from successful expeditions"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS BY JOSEPH W. LaBINE
Scandinavian Peace Endangered
By Pressure From Belligerents;;
Finn Defenses Breaking Down

N0TEWhen opinions expressed these columns they
analyst and not necessarily of this newspaper
-. dbyW stern Newspa Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
Success in Ones Aim

Success lies not in achieving
what you aim at, but in aiming
at what you ought to achieve, and
pressing forward, sure of achieve
ment here, or if not here, here
after.-R. F. Horton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

lemon extract and orange pulp, re-
serving orange juice carefully. Fold
in the beaten egg white. Place in
small angel food or torte pan (well
greased). Bake in a moderate oven
$3.50 degrees) for approximately 35
to 40 minutes. After removing from
oven allow cake to stand undisturbed
in the pan for 10 minutes. Then
pour over it, by teaspoonfuls, the or
ange juice in which the remaining
"a cup sugar has been dissolved.
Serve with whipped cream if de-
sired.
Lemon Sauce.
! cup sugar
grated rind and juice Of / lemon
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
fcup boiling water @
1s teaspoon salt
Add grated rind and juice Of the
lemon to the sugar. Beat egg yolks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

dough to quarter
inch thickness
and cut in finch
squares. p a r e
and core apples.
Place one apple
in center of each
square and fill
center Of apples
with a mixture OF
sugar, cinnamon
and nutmeg. Dot
with butter and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

uIlCu uSnL. MOlS-
ten corns tarch
with a little cold
water and add to
the beaten egg
yolks. Mix thor
oughly with lem
on and sugar mix
ture. Place in
double boiler, add
boiling water and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01

SlZCs 6lAt tOSCtilC4
the flour, sugar,
baking powder
and salt. Add I'M
beaten egg and
mix well. Spread
this m i x t u r e
(Which will be
very crumb ly)
over the fruit and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-01
In the Vest
In the Near East

Little more was heard of the
100000 British colonial troops land
ed recently at Suez and dispersed
throughout the troubled Near East.