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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21

Hate That VIII Start Next Var
BY Thomas.
in 1917 the idea of raising armies
by selective draft-the idea that
each man should "serve in that
place where it shall best serve the
common good to call him."
Men, believing this is our national
policy, do not feel the old urge to
volunteer before they are told the
country's wishes.
Another reason is that If the Ma
tional Guard is called out in time
of peace, about zoe, 900 men are go
ing to lose their wages in industry
to take the very low pay of soldier
and many of them have depend
ents. Until there is a stark mill
tary necessity this should be avoided
wherever possible.
The regular army and the Ma
tional Guard at the beginning should
be largely made up of able-bodied
men without dependents, to whom
the loss of civilian job involves no
minor tragedy.
Setting up the selective service
boards, roughly one in every group
of $4,000 inhabitants, is very sim
pie. We completed the organization
in 10 days in 1917. RN
The next step is the registration Of
about 100000 men between the
ages of 81 and 80 inclusive. This
is done by means of fairly simple
QUESTIONABLE which gives all the
facts the board needs for selections.
Then the order in which regis
tered men are to be called for ex-
animation is fixed by lot. The
standards for the selection of the
first 100000 should be very liberal,
such as to impose the very mini
mum of hardship on the man or his
dependents.
Having SKINNED off that number
of men of this type, that class would
wait to be called-either to the regu-
lar army as fast as it requires men,
or to fill up the National Guard or
replace the guardsmen, whose call
should be deferred because of hard
ship or other good reason.
This is the swiftest, fairest, most
efficient way to raise armies and it
is by far the cheapest way, so that
the cost per soldier is only fraction
of the cost of volunteering. In the
interest of both prudence and calm
ness think we should proceed
along these lines at once.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
Laundry Experts Advise
Mending Before Washing

The tradition that mending follows
washing as inevitably as spring fol-
lows winter is being gradually dis
carded in favor of the reverse way
Of doing things. Proponents of the
modern school of laundering now adj
vocate doing the mending first.
There are several advantages in
getting the repair work out of the
way before clothing and household
furnishings 60 into the laundry. A
small hole in sock is likely to be-
come a large one in handling. A
frayed buttonhole may be torn apart
or the thin portion of a sheet give
way entirely. Perhaps it is just az
well to exempt loose or missing but
tons from advance restoration and
sew them on later. But patching,
darning, reinforcing, and such
things, if done in advance, will pro-
long the life of the laundry bags
contents materially.
The chief objection to this order
used to be a natural distaste for
handling soiled laundry, but dis
eliminating people no longer delay
washing until clothing and linens be-
come unpleasant to touch and smell.
Practical reasons, as well as aes-
thetic ones. have brought about more
frequent washing. Soil and pers-
piration left in fabrics wear them
out through erosion and chemical
action. And the vigorous handling
needed to remove these harmful
substances in washing causes addi-
tional wear and tear.
Frequent laundering with album
dant soap and water and minimum
Of rubbing is far more satisfactory in
the long run than the mistaken thrift
which may induce prolonged wear
without washing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
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ARMY DRAFT

Should the President be given the
authority to draft and use the Ma
tional Guard? Yes and something
more. He should be given the
authority to recreate the selective
service system and draft selected
men for either the regular army or
the National Guard.
This doesn't mean that either pow
er will be used to any important
extent.
It isn't to suggest the raising Of
a large conscripted army before we
have the equipment for them to use
If at all.
It isn't counsel of panic or hys-
terra. It is a means to avoid both
and, above all, to prevent hardship
and unfairness in raising the troops
we need-even If the number be
less than 100000.
The reasons for these suggestions
are simple. Recruiting by volun-
teering is tagging dangerously.
This is partly due to growing in
dustrial activity and partly because
there are so many men on relief.
But there is stronger reason than
any of these. This country was sold
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21

The train with curtains drawn over
section windows and lights burn
ing dirnly in vestibules waited on
the track. The red-cap led the way
toward the sleeper in which Johns
berth was reserved. They Jagged
behind, walking slowly, very close
together.
you're going, aren't you? I be-
lieve it now that I see the train.
John, when will I see you again."
" don't know. I'll be tied down
pretty closely after DR.. Sergeant
sails, except on Wednesday after
Moons and evenings"
''May I come to see you some
Wednesday afternoon?"
''Would you, Gay?" His face
frightened. II want my mother
and sisters to meet you. And my
grandmother. You'll love my grand
mother"
She glanced at him and away.
''What?" he asked.
''More family? Can we risk it?"
They'll love YOU"
81 hope So" She hesitated, then
continued. "I'm sorry" she said.
81 wanted"
81 love you."
81 love you."
A brake-man's call echoed past
them. They made for the vesti-
bule Of the train.
Better not 60 aboard, Miss" the
porter said pleasantly. 1--WE leave
in one mo- minute"
Zone more minute, John"
He caught her into his arms. Their
lips met and chung. A second call
echoed. He broke away from her
arms. The porter leaned out Of the
vestibule. John raced into the train,
colliding with the Negro.
''Good-by," he called as the train
began to move.
Good" She ran a few steps
beside the car.
John caught her hand, dropped it.
Remember. Some Wednesday aft
ernoon."
The train picked up speed. She
fell back, breathless, stood strain
ing for a last glimpse Of Johns
waving arm, his face, the hat that
she hadn't admired. The train
moved forward into darkness. The
red light at the rear diminished into
a dot, a pin-point. was gone.
Gay turned toward the stairs lead
ing up to the station level. Some
Wednesday afternoon
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
CHAPTER XII


John stopped his car before a
square frame house set flush with
the pavement along a street Of
square frame houses separated by
stretches of snow-covered lawns.
The late afternoon light was gray
and sharp wind blew in across
Casco Bay. John, stepping out Of
the car, glanced up through bare
branches Of elms, serene and gra-
cious in summer, etched now in
bleak austerity against a cold gray
sky. There was snow in the wind,
he thought. A March blizzard would
probably leave in its wake an cpl
demic of influenza. Nothing to do
about it, though. He sunk his chin
into the collar of his bearskin coat
and started across the icy pave
ment to the steps of the house.
A child's voice, shouting, drew
him to the fence, parallel to the
street. He looked through brown
skeletons of lilac bushes into the side
yard.
eli, Commodore!" he called.
The shouting stopped. Nathaniel
Adams, DR.. Sargeant's eight-year-
old grandson, standing on the seat
of a garden swing strung with an
intricate network of ropes and
string, waved a mittened hand to-
ward him.
''Im Admiral Byrd" he called.
"Oh, are you? How's it going?
Land in sight?"
"We're in desprit straits,'' Adj
miral Byrd in a blue and red snow
suit and high buckled galoshes
shouted cheerfully across the Ice
foes of the Antarctic. Radios gone
dead. Can't get a squeak out of
her anyhow"
That's serious" John sympa-
thized. ''Have you tested the
tubes?"
"Aya. Deader'n door-nail."
John smiled, marveling at the ra-
pidity with which a child adapted
himself to an environment. Young
Nat had been born in the Philip
pines and cut his teeth in San Fran
cisco, but his "Aya" was as anthem
tic as though, instead of six months,
he had spent the six years of his
life in Maine.
"Well, keep your courage up. You
ought to sight land by morning"
Maybe you can find out what's
wrong with it?" Nat suggested.
'Sorry, old man. Excuse me
Admiral. I'm doctor, not a radio
technician."
"You could try anyway, couldn't
your" the child persisted.
"Got to keep moving, Nat. You'd
better come in pretty soon. This
wind is cold"
John went into the house. Lamps
were Lit in the wide hallway. The
warm air made his face burn. He
threw off his coat and went to the
table beneath a gilt-framed mirror.
The days accumulation of mail lay
there irf a tidy heap. John ran
through it rapidly. Nothing from
Gay. There had been nothing for
three days. That was not unusual,
though. Sometimes he received two
letters a day. Again several days
would pass without a message from
her. He'd hoped there would be
something today. Her letters were
graphic, amusing, affectionate. He
enjoyed them. Well
RIO BE CONTINUED)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21

CTAR patchwork! Synonymous
y with this are three quilts which
have been its consistently popular
representatives from early Ameri-
can times right up to the present.
Lone Star, Broken Star, Stars
Upon Stars-all are equally lovely
whether made in bright golden
shades of yellow and orange, or in
the delicate colors of the rainbow.
And in this grand pattern, Z454,
is cents, you receive cutting
guides, color arrangements and
estimated yardages for all three.
Let your scrap bag assist in the
making of star quilts-prize win
ming in design and beauty. Send
order to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
Origins of Cattle Brands

Probably most Of the stories
about the origins of the 100000
cattle brands registered in the
West are legends. One such OUT
standing tale, still told and pub
lished as a true story, is that
Burk Burnett adopted the famous
brand $685. in 1900 because he
won his great Texas ranch in a
poker game with a hand contain
ing four sixes.-Collier's.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
$40

Doubt Materializes
Doubt INDUCED soon becomes
doubt realized.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
The Better Way to
Correct Constipation

One way to treat constipation Is
to endure it first and "cure" it
afterward. The other way is to
Gvoid haDing it by getting at its
cause. So why not save yourself
those dull headachy days, plus
the inevitable trips to the medi-
cine chest, if you can do it by q
simple common-senSe "ounce OF
prevention?
If your trouble, like that Of
millions, is due to lack Of bulk"
in the diet, "the better way" is to
eat Kellogg's All-Bran. This
crunchy, toasted, ready to : eat
cereal has just the bulk" you
need. If you eat it Tegularly-and
drink plenty of WATERPROOF can
not only get regular but keep
regular, day after day and month
after month! All-Bran is made
by Kellogg's in Battle Creek. #
your condition is chronic, 1t Is
wise to consult physician.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
FARM FOR SALE

IL A. Full Bearing Oranges, z RIM. Mod.
Paved. Sac. $50, 600 Photo, Comp. Details.
F. Nye Co., Loring Bldgs., Riverside, Calf.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Parents Day
Observed by DeMOlay

Parents Day was observed In
open meeting held by Mound
builders Chapter, Order of De-
Molay, in Monroe hall, Monday
night. The meeting was opened
by Master Councillor Frederick
Martindale and his corps of Of
ficers. The parents were intro
duced and the purpose of the
meeting explained by Chapter
Advisor Lester Cox.
A program of music consist
ing of an accordian solo by Mary
Foran, vocal solos by Walter
Haas, accompanied by Mrs. Edw.
Reber and accordian and violin
trio composed of William and
Wiley Townsend and Russell o.
Neal followed.
Henry C. Ashcraft, judge of
the Probate Court, was then in
troduced by James Neighbor,
and gave a very inspiring talk
upon the relationship of parents
and children and their duties.
Parents Day is an obligatory
day which is observed annually
at meeting closest to the date
of Nov. 21 and is for the pur-
pose of publicly recognizing the
parents of DeMolay members.
After announcements, the
audience and members sang
"God Bless America" accom-
panied by all the musicians of
the evening.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Ohio State Alumni
BANQUET Dec. 6

Members of the Ohio State
Alumni are arranging for ban
quest to be held Friday, Dec. o,
in Hull Place at 6:30 p. m.
George Weaver is president OF
the local organization and Wal
ter U. Bolton is acting secretary
and treasurer.
DR.. Wendell Postle, Dean of
the College of Dentistry of Ohio
State university, has been secur-
ed as speaker for the occasion.
The athletic department of the
university is also expected to
send a speaker.
DR.. Postle was a former resi-
dent of Newark, attending Wood
side school and graduating from
the Newark high school. He then
attended Ohio State university.
He now resides in Columbus.
The committee in charge of
the banquet and entertainment
is composed of the following:
George Weaver, Walter U. Boil
ton, Mrs. Cliff Sturgeon, Colon
el G. L. Yearick.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

R. Hatton, Charles F. Dewitt,
Elmer J. Solinger and Samuel
d. Imhoff.
Preceding the opening serv-
ice music will be furnished by a
string quartet, members of
which are Sam Gelfer, Wallace
Hard, Roy Corby and VIM. Wells.
The opening ceremony will
then be conducted by Fred P.
Baker, exhalted ruler, followed
by the invocation by Rev. Ro-
bert o. Mcclure.
The roll call of the Honored
Dead will be made by James r.
Cooper, P. E. R., secretary. A
number by the Elks Glee club
will be given with Sam Gelfer,
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Catholic Fellowship
Dinner, December 3

Members of the Catholic Fel-
lowship club will enjoy diniWr
in Granville inn, Tuesday, Dec.
3 at $50 p. m. All members are
urged to be in attendance by the
committee. "a.
To further the Christmas idea
of the meeting each member is
asked to bring some toy, article
of clothing, or food, which will
be collected and presented to the
st. Vincent De Paul society feSa
distribution to unfortunate fami2
lies and individuals.
The committee is also arrang-
ing for a speaker who will have
a message of interest for the en-
tire membership.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

directing and John Perloff, ac-
companist.
Services by the Exhalted Rul-
er and officers, and the Eulogy
by Walter U. Bolton, following
which the string quartet will
again play several numbers.
The Memorial address will be
delivered by Edward Sheck.
Akron, Ohio.
The ceremonies will be closed
by Fred p. Baker, exalted ruler,
followed by a benediction by
Rev. Robert Mcclure.
Officers of the lodge and com
mittee members in charge of the
Memorial are as follows:
-
Exalted Ruler Fred P. Baker,
Esteemed Leading Knight Basil
A. Gaunder, Esteemed Loyal
Knight William F. Winters, Es-
teemed Lecturing Knight E.
Gene Fournace, Secretary James
R. Cooper, P. E. r.; Treasurer
Anthony E. Roll, P. E. R.; Es-
quire Edwin j. Haynes, Inner
Guard Herbert A. Albyn, Tiler
j. Lucius Sullivan, Chaplain
William H. Butler, Pianist Leo
Howarth.
Trustees-Emmett E. Olson,
P. E. R.; Ray Mitchell, P. E. R.
Henry J. Schneidt.
Memorial Committee-Karl A.
Schaller, P. E. R., chairman;
Clyde w. Gill and Edward
Schrack.
Jas. T. McElroy, P. E. R. and
George Gilbert were on the pro-
gram committee.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
$4,000 WPA Project
For Licking
County Approved

j. Harry McGregor, represen-
tative from the 17th Ohio dis
trict, announced this week that
the Projects Control Division o.
the Works Progress adminisfMk
tion had notified him that Pru \
dent Roosevelt has approved u
w. P. A. project for Licking
county for copying descriptions
of lands from recorded deeds,
indexing and tracing tax maps
for townships, villages and city
of Newark, for the office of tie
County Auditor. Allotment Tor.
the work is $8,806.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Accountant Talks
Before KiWanianS

W. M. Van Horn, Dayton, pub
lie accountant, addressed mem
bers of the Kiwanis club at their
regular noon-day luncheon Mon
day in the Masonic Temple. He
explained to some extent the
new corporation tax law, saying
it was the most complicated
regulation yet produced by
government taxing body.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Wins Contest

The Sixth grade of Conrad
school, Miss Sprague teacher,
won the recent Parent Teacher
membership contest and receiv-
ed the prize of $3.50 awarded by
the P. T. A. to the class bring
ing in the most members.
The class plans to use this
money for records to further
interest in music appreciation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Elks Memorial
Services Dec. |

The annual Elks Memorial
services by Newark Lodge No.
391, will be held in the Elks
auditorium, Sunday, Dec. 1 at
2:3O o'clock in the afternoon.
Deceased members during the
past year, whose memory will be
honored are as follows: Hor-
ace Smith, VIM. A. Ashbrook,
Warren M. Brown, George Beck,
James G. Shirer, M. D.; Harry
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

Ushers-Stanley Lake, Ralph
Hull, Clem Compton, c. G. Nc
Kinney, Frank King, Carlos Buc-
key, Jack Evans Z! Ralph De-
Long, and Wayne Mellott.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
PHARIS COMPANY
GETS GOVT. CONTRACTS

GETS GOVT. CONTRACTS
The Pharis Tire & Rubber
company was one of 18 tire man
ufacturers to participate in con-
tracts awarded for tire and tube
requirements for government
owned automobiles and trucks.
The contract is for the first
quarter of 1871.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Kellar School Jitney
Supper, Dec. 13

The Kellar school Parent
Teacher association will hold
Jitney supper and bazaar, Fri
day, Dec. 13. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Radios

There's one gift the fam
lily from baby to big sister
and nom will agree upon
a new Radio. Airesman's
carry almost every model
of Philco and General Elec-
trio. See the radio on
another page of this issue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Records

Music when you want it as
you want it give rec
ords! A selection of pop
ular and classical numbers
awaits your inspection. It's
a new way of saying U
love you" too. y
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Pianos

by Story & Clark. The
most beautiful pianos ever
built in America, with en-
gineering design for fine
tonal qualities.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Waffle Irons

What better gift than a
waffle iron. One of thoseA 4
something you can getN
along without but wish you
had" things. Airesman's
show single and double
models in famous makes
and a wide price range.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Clocks

Time for the whole family
with an Electric Clock.
Synchronized movements,
beautiful designs. Give
one for the kitchen, living
room or bedroom. A gift
that will be appreciated.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Washers

1t may be rubbing it in a
bit the gift of a new labor
saving washer can't help
but please. See the BEN
DIX, MAYTAG and GEN
ERAL ELECTRIC models
at Airesman's.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28
Coffee Maker

You'll have to pay compli-
ments for the coffee you
get from a SILEX Vacu-
matte Coffee Maker-but
it's worth it. An inexpen
sive gift that Airesman's
show in different makes
and models.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

It's almost a selfish gift q
when the family gives
mother an Electric Roast
er. She can do all the
bridge clubbing she wants
and still the dinner will be
good and ready on time.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

9-Piece Set of Matched Dishes-including
colored dishes for left-overs, crystal butter
dish and Fiesta-ware water pitcher
Cold Storage Compartment that keeps
meats market-fresh for days.
4 High Humidity Vegetable Drawer that
keeps green-stuffs crisp and garden-fresh.
Wire Fruit Basket.
4 Famous G-E New Art Recipe Book
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

One look at this big new General Elec-
trio Christmas Special Refrigerator and
you'll want it for your No. l gift this
year. It's new low price makes it the
greatest value ever offered by General
Electric. Completely equipped includ-
ing special features usually found only
in G-Es costing up to 500 more. See it
NOW and let's talk it over.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

It's the end of "here I
slave over a hot iron all
day" stuff if you give her
an ironer. A great modern
labor saving machine neces-
sary to every modern home.
Made by General Electric
and fully guaranteed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-11-28

Give her a General Electric
and she'll glide through her
ironing with the greatest
of ease. Doubly automatic
Other makes and models
in a wide selection and
price range.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-04

real estate-either by purchase or
construction, and it seems correct
to say that in these cases there
has been no recession of tax val.
ues at all.
The housing projects were built
expressly for families of low in
come and this purpose would UNI
deniably be perverted if taxes were
levied against them. Tax exemption
is one Of the foundation stones of
the program. There was complete
understanding on this point between
the municipal officials, the local
Housing Authority, end the federal
representative at the time the
plans for the project were drawn
up and approved.
If taxing of the projects had been
possible, we would never have been
able to build them at all because
it would have been obviously i'm.
possible for a taxed project to serve
those in the greatest need of de-
cent housing in this locality.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-04
CAPE FEAR LOOP
STATES 8 GAMES
Purol Bluebirds Face Hi-Kap-
pas AT Legion Field
This Afternoon
By r. ]. POWELL

Working toward a berth on the
All Star team which will inaugurate
a three game duel with Bert Kites
victory-flushed Pirates at Legion
stadium Wednesday night, the Cape
Fear baseball luminaries are ex
pected to perform in an accelerated
tempo this afternoon as the league
goes into the third section of its
second half play.
AS for today's show, the best of
the lot is expected to be the Purol.
Hi-Kappa affair. which will be
fought on the grass-turfed diamond
at Legion stadium. Leland's tied.
for-top Bears, who for the past two
weeks have been cruising along on
the strength of fine hurting from
those two mound specialists, Lefty
Brew and Jim Bullock, will seek to
add one more victory to their string
at the expense of the puzzling Ath.
letics. This tilt will be played at the
popular Robert Strange diamond.
The other tenant of the loops pres.
emit two-apartment pent house-R-C
OoAo WAL Low I IIC oOu11u " eli
gage the slugging Ramblers from
Masonboro while the first half
champs, the Pepsi boys are meeting
the Jackson Bell Printers at Hilton.
Due to the fact that both outfits
are experiencing somewhat of a
slump, and are almost evenly paired,
the Hi-Kappas-Bluebird setto is ex.
pected to be close in comparison to
what the other games will probably
bring forth.
Jimmy Mintz will probably be
elected to hurl for the fraternity
crew, but the Bluebird choice for
pitching duty is surrounded with I'm.
certainty. In fact, the Mcmillan.
Cameron aggregation is almost out
of starting material since the de-
parture of Headon Piner. Red Mill.
err may be called in to chunk 'em
over, but in doing so, Manager Far
row will spoil one of the best hitting
outfield combinations in the cir
cult. The remainder of the two line
ups will be the same as usual ex-
cept the Hi-Kappa catching position,
which may be manned by the prom
Using young Robert Tatum in the
event Austin McDonald's injured
member prohibits him from catch
ing.