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Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02
One Thinq leads toAnother 2
ace started we went down to lay ou,

race started we went down to lay ou1
bets.
Doris insisted on backing Pasci,, and
Jack put his money on Scottish Union.
| someone's got to keep the money in
the family" he said. And what about
youp D'you still insist on this supreme
folly? Look at that" he added, point
ures on blackboard. "Twenty-to-one
BoiS Roussel.''
What does that mean?" I asked
clutching the little scrap of dirty paper
that had kept all day.
1T means that If you put bob on,
and Tiff, mark you-Bois Roussel
wins, you get back your bob plus 20
more. In short. money for jam
didn't hesitate. I stepped up to the
bookie and said: One pound, Bots
RouSsel"
"One poundl" Jack cried. You mean
if you win"
One pound is what I said" I told
him. I've never bet in my life before,
and I don't suppose ever shall again,
Of Of it, t l'tsa' as well MAKE a good '00
Jack led me back to the wagonette,
and there were the horses cantering
along to the start. I thought I'd never
seen anything so lovely. and hoped
information was not looking at them
now. They would bring back too pain
full memories of his price There he
goes" said Jack That's Bots Roussel.
That's the graveyard of your hopes"
Oh, the lovely horses! The beautiful
colorS!
I wonder whether anybody else there
felt as did? I wonder whether racing
people get bored and blase? My heart
nearly stopped beating. not with ex-
element, but because it was so beauti-
ful: that restless line of horses tossing
the colorS about on their backs, then
breaking away into the frenzied race
that thudded the earth and sent shiv-
ers up my spine.
How long does race like that last?
I don't know. 1t seemed to me at once
endless and unendurably fleeing. In
no time at all Jack, who had his field
glasses to his eyes, dropped them and
said: Good God! That horse has
passed Paschl"
! He put the glasses up again hur-
riedly and said: Its a thunderbolt!
It's up to Scottish Union! It's beaten
him beaten himi Bots Roussel!"
Jacks was the only voice I heard
shout the name. Everyone else seemed
stricken dumb.
And can tell you was pretty dumb
by II O'Clock that night. We celebrated.
l had never celebrated with Jack and
Doris before. I had never: celebrated
with anybody before. Perhaps those
who are accustomed to celebrations
would not think that the dinner and
the music hall and the odd drink after
wards came to very much. 1t came to
a lot with me, and round about IL
O'Clock it came to realization that I
had father and mother
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02
Montana Recruits
FLOLUn to Station

FIVE Montana men who were recent
~ recruited for service in the Army
were flown from Spokane to Sacra.
mento, Calf, a few days ago in an
by Nick F. Hertges, Butte recr1iiter
They are Emerson Billie, Miles City:
Duane Collision. Great Falls; Thomas
Howard. 1smay; Leon Olin, Big Tim
per. and Harold Sunderland, Of Spo-
Recruiter Hertges said men are
needed for radio Communication in
Alaska: also stenographers and typists
for the headquarters CORDS at San
Francisco: for the air corps In Homo
lulu and the Philippines and ct vari-
Gus air flelds IN the west.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02

A survey Of state game refugees,
establishment Of third state game
farm At Fort Benton and the es-
Enlistment Of a fish hatchery
near Dillon were among the devel- -
0pments asked In resolutions passed
by the Helena Wildlife federation
at its fifth annual conference, held
1t Billings late In January.
w. B. Leavitt Of Miles City was
elected president. Sam Lane Of Deer
Lodge, vice president, and NJ. T. Mes
aelt Of Great Falls was reelected Sec
rotary
L. w. .Wendt Of Great Falls was
chosen delegate to represent the fed
ration ut the National Wild Life con-
ference in Washington, D. c., the week
vAs named alternate.
Also among resolutions passed was
one favor1ng development Of the Fort
Peck area Is . game preserve.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02
BY WALTER e. TAYLOR

A recent report of Robert Vel
lowtail, superintendent Of the Crow
Indian reservation, reveals that the
Crow buffalo herd now numbers
more than 600 head. The buffalo
are roaming once again over the
grassy hills in the land of the
Crow and an old watch-fire prOph-
ecy of Crow medicine men has
been fulfilled. Once more the Crow
have buffalo meat and hides avail
able for times of need. Once again
the women sew dancing garments
with buffalo sinew
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02

The first compact handbook, giving
An flymg regulations, was recently Is
nd By the ctv1l aeronautics authority.
YoGznst1y. laws pertaining to aviation
nd .o1INen WG1D buried amon0t .
DAg a tee1nnica1 matter.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02

There are 10000, 900 hogs In the
United States. says agricultural expert
Yes. but not all Of them can drive
automobiles.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02
|BUFFALOES AGAIN
ROAM IN MONTANA
CROW TRIBAL HERD HAS GROWN
TO 600 HEAD, REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT

Old Watch-Fire Prophecy Of Medicine
Men Has Been Fulfilled; Once More
These Indians in Southern Montana
Have Favorite Meat and Hides
Available.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02
Mrs. Elizabeth Burns
Dies at Butte HOsDituL

Mrs. Elizabeth Burns, rs, resident
Of Butte for 81 years, died at hospi-
tai there few days ago. Mrs Burns
was native of central Keweenaw
county, Michigan.
Relatives include a son-in-law, Rob-
ert E. Dwyer, treasurer and vice presi-
dent of the Anaconda Copper Mining
Co. and daughter. Mrs. Dwyer. of
New York City, and son, John Burns
of Butte.
Some of the shafts and corridors in
the Iron mountain" mines in Austria
were made by the ancient Romans and
have been in continuous use since.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-02-02
WuDLFE GROUPS
ASK GAME SURVEY
STATE FEDERATION ALSO SEEKS
THIRD GAME FARM AT
FORT BENTON

w. B. Leavitt Of Miles City Elected
President At Fifth Annual Confer
ence; Sam Lane of Deer Lodge New
Vice President; M. T. Messeit, Sec
re4ary-Treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
To Dedicate The New
Court House

The Board of County Commission
ers has set Thursday, July 25th, as
the date for dedication of Cecil
county's new Court House. The
handsome new. structure, was erect.
ed at cost of about 100000, in
Guiding furnishings, and Is located
on East Main street, Elkton, a short
distance from the old Court House,
that served the county many a year.
The dedicatory address will be de-
livered by Governor Herbert r.
O'Conor. All the county Offices will
be located in the new building. For
several weeks past some Of the de-
partments have occupied their new
offices, but delay in the receipt Of
furniture has prevented other depart
ments from moving. They will all
be occupying their new quarters be-
fore the day of dedication.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Flags Presented Church

The Cherry Hill Methodist Church
has been presented with two ornate
ly mounted flags.
The Daughters of Pocahontas, No.
40, presented the church with an
American flag, and attended the
services in body, together with
their parent organization, the Or
der of Red Men, No. SO. Mrs. A. 7.
Alternately, past great Pocahontas
of the state, made the presentation
address.
The Epworth League Of the
church presented the church with a
Christian flag. Mrs. Ida Conden
president of the league, made the
presentation speech. Ralph Hicks
of the Epworth League, and Mrs
Elizabeth Coyle of the Degree OF
Pocahontas, served as color guards
The league also attended the services
in body.
The Rev. L. L. Powell, pastor OF
the church, accepted the flags on
behalf of the congregation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Migratory Bird Refuge

The Works Projects Administrat-
ion has announced approval Of an
$11,520 development and improve
ment program for the Susquehanna
Flats Migratory Bird Refuge near
Havre de Grace.
The project, sponsored by the
United States Biological Survey
which has jurisdiction over the
Battery Island refuge, includes re-
construction of the existing build
ing as a residence and storage house.
rebuilding the marine railway, clear
ing and grading, deepening and inn
proving the channel, and incidental
work. H.
The job will employ twenty-four
workers for six months. OF the
total cost, the WPA will provide
$S,301 and the Biological Survey.
sosAAs' a. lL-id-lnA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Road Deficits In Eastern
Shore Counties

Six of the nine Eastern Shore
counties will have overdrafts in their
lateral road funds totaling at least
$7,966 by September 30th, William
A. Codd, State Roads Commission
auditor, stated this week.
Worcester, Wicomico and Kent
counties have current credit balanc-
es, for which plans for the use Of
this money have already been drawn
by the respective three counties.
When September 30th arrives,
Worcester county will have bal
ance of $3.50; Wicomico county will
have $6O3 and Kent county will
have $9,912 in the black.
Those counties showing deficit
are: Caroline $144, Cecil $3,430,
Dorchester $422, Queen Anne's
$1,277, Somerset $1,921, Talbot
$40.
If the States half-cent q gallon
gasoline tax produces $1,200,000
during the fiscal year, State Roads
Commission officials said this week
that they see a chance that all over
drafts will be wiped out by next
December.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Tomato Growers Ten
Ton Club
Will Be Conducted BY The
University Of Maryland
Extension Service

The object of the Maryland Ten
Ton Tomato Club is to stimulate
interest in better methods of pro-
ducing canning tomatoes. Larger
Yields generally result in better quail
ity and greater profits.
The contest is open and free to all
Maryland growers who produce two
or more acres Of tomatoes. All Of the
tomatoes grown on any one farm and
the total acreage produced by the
grower must be entered.
Enrolment must be made through
the county agent by July 18th.
Yields per acre will be determined
from sales receipts and acreage
measurements. Only those for which
sales receipts have been obtained
will be considered in computing
yields.
The grower must notify the coun-
ty agent before the end of the sea-
son If the yield is estimated at ten
or more tons per acre. Otherwise,
the fields will not be measured. Fin
al yields of growers making over
ten tons per acre must be reported
through the county agent to the can
ming crops specialist by October 25.
If requested, the grower must
sign an affidavit that all deliveries
credited to his acreage actually came
from the designated land.
The grower agrees to report, att
the request of the county agent, the
methods used in growing the crop.
Growers having from two to- five
acres of tomatoes will be included
in one group, and those having more
than five acres in another. Gold
watches or other suitable prizes will
be awarded the two growers making
the highest yields in each group.
These prizes are given by CONNER
cial organizations interested in the
canning industry.
Expenses of the winners will be
paid to the Canning Crops Confer
ence held at the University of Mary
land in December, at which time the
prizes will be presented.
ALI grawers entered in the contest
who secure yields Of ten or more
tons per acre will be given certifi-
Gates of membership in the club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12

The picturesque Press OF Kells.
once famous throughout the state ~
the foremost publishers and printsrs
In Delaware. will close It's doors To-
morrow ending a colorfui existence
OF more than twenty-four years In
its present location.
Founded IN January. isie. by the
late Everett C. Johnson. the Press
OF Kells was the home Of the New
ark Post until 1t was sold following
his death.
Purchased by Woodward Publ
cations OF Delaware. in 1885, the tan
gible assets OF The Press Of kells
were sold At . trustees sale last
week to Woodward Publications.
Inc, OF Spencer. West Virginia.
equipment Is being dismantied
preparatory to shipping II TO Wyths-
vile, Virginia. where it viii b In
stalled In another plant OF the Wood
ward corporation. - Nswekk kosk
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
More Accident Victims
For Pigeon Hill

Pigeon Hill, Just west Of town,
which is one of the most dangerous
pieces Of road on the entire stfstch
of Route /, claimed more accident
victims about $3.50 o'clock Tuesday
morning, when sprinkle OF rain
made the roadway slippery and
treacherous, causing the car occupied
by a party of four persons enroute
to North Carolina, to skidd and up
set in the ditch at the roadside.
Mrs. Esther Molnar, Of 26 Front
Street, Florence, New Jersey, suffer
ed fractured skull, jaw and nose,
and was taken to Union Hospital,
Elkton, in a critical condition.
Miss Matilda Molner, driver of
the car, suffered badly lacerated
arm; Joseph Molner, confusion OF
the head.
Mrs. Lena Suppree, Of New York
city, conclusion, and lacerated face.
DR.. r. C. Dodson rendered medi-
cal aid and the latter three were
able to return to their homes.
The car was badly damaged.
Pigeon Hill, the scene Of the acct
dent, is a VIGOROUSLY dangerous
section of highway, and II ever there
was need of relocation of road, this
is one. Time was when the old road
ran almost straight down hill, but
when our State Roads engineers
improved 1t some years ago, they
put curve in it and succeeded in
making regular death trap out OF
the hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Child Struck By Auto

The four-year-old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Maurice. Of Havre de
Grace, was struck by an auto and
Instantly killed, on the morning of
June 20, in that town.
The little boy had been standing
on the pavement, when he suddenly
ran into the street, directly in front
Of the auto being driven by H. e.
Murray, of Tampa, Florida. The
wheels of the car passed over the
lad, killing him instantly.
Charged with reckless driving
Murray was arraigned before Magis-
trate G. Hewlett Cobourn. At the
hearing it was learned that there
was no negligence on the part OF
Murray and he was completely ex-
onerated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Newly Webs Given Rous-
ing Serenade

Two Rising Sun popular young
wedding couples were given a rous-
ing serenade on Monday evening by
a large number of their friends, who
made night hideous with noises of
auto horns, sirens, COW bells, tin
cans and other such musical instrn-
ments, but had load of fun.
The newly-weds were Mr.. and
Mrs. william Buck and Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Francis Holmes, who were
married on Saturday, June 29th.
After giving the couples noisy
welcome they were taken for an auto
ride about town, followed by long
string of cars, with horns blowing
continually.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Drowned At Conowingo

The body of Edward G. Lehman,
40 years old, a refrigerator engineer
of York, Pa, who lost his life in the
Conowingo Lake, when he slipped
overheard from cabin-criuser,
while making a sightseeing trip to
the dam and powerhouse on the
Susquehanna River was recovered
Sunday.
The trip down the Susquehanna
River on the cruiser had been made
by Mr.. Lehman, accompanied by
John H. Vogel and r. B. Hyson. 1t
is believed that the man slipped and
fell into the water, which Is about
20 feet in depth near the dam.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12

Mrs. Marinda c. Murphy who,
for tht last 20 years, has been cross
ing watch-woman at Charlestown
road crossing, has been reticed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., and
placed on pension.
Unfavorable weather the fore
part Of last week held up harvest in
this section, but both wheat and hay
harvest were In fun swing asain
the latter part OF the week. Both
crops are reported good.
John J. Harnett, Jr., of Elkton,
has been added to the faculty OF
Goldey College, Wilmington. He ia
a graduate Of that school and re-
eeived his degree of bachelor Of arts
from Bridgewater College.
stephen Hotra, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Hotra, and a former
pupil in the Chesapeake City Schools,
who has been in Europe for the past
two years, studying for the priest
hood, returned to America on the
). S. Washington.
Miss Anna Emily Spratt, daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. Amos Spratt of
Cherry Hill, and Mr.. Orville Reeves,
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Reeves
of Childs, were married ON June Is,
at Cherry Hill M. Church parsonage
oy the Rev. L. L. Powell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Officers Of Star Council

Star Council, No. Z, o. U. A. M,
of Principle Furnace, has elected
the following officers for the term
beginning July 1:
Councillor, Bruce Craig: vice.
councillor, Stanley Seminar; induca-
tor, Laton Henderson, examiner,
Louis B. Seminar; recording secre-
tary, Malcolm Reynolds: assistant
recording secretary, Layfield l..
Jackson, inside guard, Frank Sent
man; outside guard, George W.
Blackson; chaplain and trustee,
Samuel Lee Craig; treasurer, S.
Raymond Harris, and trustees, Allen
S. Creswell and George w. Blackson
were held over from last year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Red Cross Solicits Articles
For Auction

As a means of assisting In raising
funds for the Red Cross relief work,
Mrs. r. c. Dodson, chairman of COM
mittee for this district, Is soliciting
articles of every description that
will be auctioned at a public sale to
be held some time next month.
Articles Of any description, such
as furniture and the like, may be
left with Woodrow and James, who
will store them on their premises
until the day of the sale. Almost
every family has some article fol
which they have no real use that car
be sold in this manner. and the
money realized placed In the fund
for this good cause.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12

The report of tester Harry He'd
rick, Of the Cow Testing Association,
Tor the month Of June, shows the
holstein herd Of l.. Wickes Davis
in the lead with an average milk
production of 1885 lbs. and 34.9 lbs.
butter fat. The Guernsey herd OF
Lloyd Balderston took second place
with SIS lbs. milk. 3s.2 butter fat.
iIolstein and Jersey herd Of ]. T. G.
Hopkins and Son third, with 749 lbs.
milk. 32.3 butterfat. Jersey herd of
Guy McGrady fourth. with 67S lbs.
milk. $40 butterfat. Jersey herd OF
worsell Manor hfth, with 692 LBS.
milk. and 30.3 butterfat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12

State Highway Patrolman o'Hara,
reports that automobile thieves
again are active In Port Deposit and
vicinity. Early Saturday morning.
two cars were stolen in that section.
one owned by Clerk Of the Court
Walter 4. Buck.
Mr.. Buck had parked his machine
Pontiac car. In the lans beside
his residence for the night In the
morning 1t was missing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
New Tax On Theatre
Tickets

With the National Defense Act op-
erative since July LIST, among other
taxes that have been imposed Is that
on theatre tickets, and moving pic
ture fans are now compelled TO dig
up q few extra pennies every time
they purchased q ticket at the win
dow.
The tax ID ten per cent. one cent
on each ten-cent ticket charge over
30 cents. Ten-and 15-cent theatres.
will not be taxed.
The tax will continue Tor Eve
years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Homemaker Demon
stration Projects
Home Furnishings Specialist
Meets With Cecil County
Group In Elkton

Miss Florence Mason, Home Fur
nishings Spesialist, of the Univer-
sity of Maryland, met with the Cecil
County Homemakers Club Demon
strators and the Major Project and
Cultural Committee members, June
10th in Elkton, at the apartment OF
Miss Helen Irene Smith, Home DEM
onstration Agent. The purpose OF
this meeting was to have the group
help plan the 1910 program. Miss
Mason called the meeting to order
at ppm. and after extending greet
ings the order of business followed:
Report ON program for last three
years was given by Miss Smith. Num-
Der of meetings taken by Project
Demonstrators this year included
the following questions: (a) How
long before meeting should training
meeting be held? (b) Training meet
ing one half or all day? (c) What
iliurtrative material and references
needed? (Also how financed) Pro-
tect Demonstrators answered these
questions and a general discussion
followed. 1t was decided that one
half day was satisfactory for train
ing at present, although there may
come a time when club work in
creases that an all day meeting will
be needed. Project Demonstrators
announced that they furnish the
the illustrative material with some
contribution made by club members.
Miss Mason stressed the need Of
members participating in demon
strations. Each member should share
In the work. No one has learned un-
til they can express or teach others.
A list of meetings Project Demon
strators Of County Committees can
hold independently of Home Dem
onstration Agent or Specialists were
as follows: Chair seating. Hooked
covers, Upholstering, Curtains and
draperies and Flower arrangement.
The group decided that members of
different clubs were capable OF DEM
onstrating much Of this work, al
though they need . slip cover DEM
onstrator and q Aoring repair teach
er FOR upholstefifB meetings. Miss
Mason urged that facilities in our
own country be used when possible.
What to do for low income groups,
covering; Repairs, Refinishing and
Remodeling, and Consumer educar.
ton was next discussed. Also how
to reach low income groups-by spec
ial demonstrations, special exhibits,
special meetings and seasonal let
tiers ON particular needs. Some OF
the low income homes may be solv-
ed through the All Clubs when the
Homemakers Clubs are unable to
reach them. A need for more All
leaders was stated. Visual educa-
ton was the subject used by Miss
Mason in q very interesting talk at
the close Of the meeting. The follow
ing list was presented as a group Of
meetings which project demonstrate
ors could hold Independently Of
Home Demonstration Agent or
Agent. /. Chair seating; 2. Hooked
rugs; 8. Refinishing furniture; 4.
Slip covers; s. Upholstering; 6.
Curtains and draperies; 2. Flower
arrangements; s.. Consumer Educa-
ton.
Mrs. Nelson Mccall, sect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Cecil-Harford Worlds Fair
Excursion

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany is advertising the Cecil-Har-
ford County Jubilee Excursion to
the Worlds Fair at New York on
Tuesday, July %. The special coach
train will leave North East at 7:19
a. m. Returning the special train
leaves the Fair Grounds at 9:45 p. m.
The round trip fare is $3.S5. Child
rem, five to IL years. $3.50
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
School Building Being
Torn Down

The old Chesapeake City high
school building Is being torn down.
The work is in charge of Wilmington
contractors. The building was erect
ed over fifty years ago. 1t was re-
placed year ago by handsome new
structure. at cost Of S1a5.0QQ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12

The Daily Vacation Bible school
closed CA wednesday. July 3rd. with
q picnic on the lawn Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd Etter. near town. The little
FOLKS enjoyed games Of various sort.
Ace cream and cake were served
before the merry party returned 10
their homes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12
Cooperative Meeting At
North East

The annual meeting of the patrons
Of the Southern States Cooperative
Association. was held in the auditor
ium OF the North East High School
Monday night. with Murray Cameron
presiding as general chairman. P. e.
Mullinix of Elkton. showed the
movie. Farmers Run Their Bust
ness.
John Stem. Mrs. John Kshir, and
Rufus X. Wells. spoke. The commit
tee for the meeting comprised Ellis
Walbeck. Raymond Crouch, Malin
Worth. Herbert Shallcross, and
Charles Purshell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-07-12

The japanese beetle has finally
-.sAde It's appearance in swarms. The
seetls had been conspieuously absent
an this section up until the latter
part Of last week. but now appears
10 be making Up for Lost time.