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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
A Quiz With Answers
Offering Information
on Various Subjects

Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador
and Bolivia.
4. Mohammedanism and Bud
dhism, whose adherents constitute
one-fourth of the human race.
5. Aramaic.
8. The royal palace (also the
name Of the hill upon which the
palace is situated).
Z. In 1853 the Treaty Of Paris
coded French Canada to England :
on July /, 1867, the British North
America act created the Dominion
Of Canada.
8. Crossed eyes or walleyes.
9. The inaugurations Of vice
presidents succeeding to the presi-
dency are included.
10. A dry, warm wind will not
only evaporate more moisture
from the surface Of a lake than
the heat of the sun, but it will also
melt snow many times faster than
the hottest sunshine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
RA77ERS1
sENlM6 clRozEJH2

dress design No. 8877) is unusual
ly good, at the same time adding
a definite note of interest and mar
rowing your face.
When you see how beautifully it
fits and how good it feels, you'll
repeat this pattern time after time,
in fiat crepe, spun rayon, silk print
and sheers.
Pattern No. 8s77 is designed for sizes
SO, SO, 40, AZ. A, 46, 48, SO and SO. Size SO
requires. with three-quarter sleeves, AS
yards Of 39-inch material; short sleeves,
AS yards; 21a yards trimming. Send or.
der to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

Red Raspberry Sauce.
" cup butter
! cup Confectioner's sugar
! cup crushed raspberries
Cream the butter and add sugar
slowly while beating thoroughly. Add
raspberries. To serve, pour over
hot steamed snow balls and serve
at once.
Orange Dessert Squares.
Makes Is servings)
" cup shortening
70 cup sugar
2 eggs (separated)
2 cups -four
2 teaspoons baking powder
W teaspoon salt
" cup milk
2 tablespoons orange rind (grated)
Cream the shortening and add
sugar gradually. Blend in the egg
yolks. Sift together the -four, bak-
ing powder and salt and add to the
creamed mixture, alternately with
the milk. Beat the egg whites until
stiff but not dry, and fold into the
batter with the orange rind. Bake
in a creased 9-inch by 16-inch pan
in a moderately hot oven (375 de-
grees) for about 80 minutes. Cut in
squares and serve hot with orange
sauce.
Orange Sauce.
70 cup sugar
teaspoons cornstarch
Va teaspoon salt
/ cup boiling water
! teaspoon butter
" cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange rind (grated)
Combine sugar, cornstarch and
salt. Add boiling water, stirring
constantly. Cook, stirring frequent
ly, until the mixture is clear and
thick (about Is minutes). Add but
ter, and the orange juice and rind.
Surprise Dessert. +
Serves 10)
"a cup butter
i cup sugar
2 eggs
Ia cups graham cracker crumbs
/ cup milk
" cup walnut meats
2 teaspoons baking powder
Topping
! cup crushed pineapple with juice)
/ cup sugar
Cream the butter, add the sugar
and blend well. Add the well-beaten
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

THIS is the kind of dress in
L which large women look best
because it is skillfully designed to
accentuate height, place emphasis
at the top, and make curves look
attractive, not heavy. It's very
simple-just the type you like best
and wear most-a basic style APP
propriate for general wear and
afternoon. The skirt is slim and
paneled. The bodice is made with
smooth shoulder Jokes and just
enough gathers to ensure correct
bust fit. And the neckline of this
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
More About Deserving Desserts.

Speaking of Deserving Desserts
Il want to tell you about my
small 10c cook book entitled
easy Entertaining" From COW
er to cover, it is packed not only
with new and unusual recipes,
but also with menu suggestions
and ideas for entertaining easily
and happily-for making guests
feel they are truly welcome while
the hostess has ample time left
to enjoy these same guests when
they arrive.
To secure your copy just send
10 cents in coin to Eleanor
Howe, 919 North Michigan Ave
nue., Chicago, Illinois.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
M0dernizing

''Have you any scythes?" In
quired the man Of the storekeeper.
II want to borrow one for Father
Time in a revue we're getting up"
"Sorry, sir" said the shopkeep-
er, ewe're out Of scythes. How
about a nice lawn mower?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

lemon juice and horseradish. Add a
little soup to mixture, stirring con-
stantly; then return to,remainder Of
hot soup, mixing well. Cool. When
mixture begins to thicken, fold in
salad dressing and ham. Rub a
2-quart heat-resistant glass baking
dish with oil. Arrange slices Of
hard-cooked egg around the sides,
reserving some for the top. Pour in
tomato-ham mixture. Allow to gel.
Garnish top with slices Of hard
cooked egg and serve with lettuce.
Chocolate Fluff.
2 squares baking chocolate
/ cup milk
tablespoons butter
tablespoons general purpose flour
" cup sugar
VI teaspoon salt
3 egg yolks 4
teaspoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
Put chocolate and milk in top Of
double boiler and heat until choco-
late has melted; beat with rotary
egg beater until mixture is wei
blended. Place butter in a sauce
pan and melt. Stir in the -four,
sugar and salt. Then Immediately
add the chocolate milk and cook
mixture over direct heat until it
thickens, stirring constantly. Cool,
stir in the unbeaten egg yolAs, and
add vanilla extract. Beat egg whites
until stiff and fold the cooled choco-
late mixture into them. Pour into q
buttered baking dish; set baking
dish into a pan of hot water, and
bake In moderate oven (S5O de-
grees) approximately hour and is
minutes, or until mixture win not
adhere to knife blade. Serve at once
with whipped cream.
Red Raspberry Snow Balls.
Makes 6 snow balls)
" cup butter
" cup sugar
! cup general purpose flour
teaspoon baking powder
" teaspoon salt
" cup milk
z egg whites (beaten)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
Moral Truth

The most natural beauty in the
world is honesty and moral truth:
for all beauty is truth; true fea-
lures make the beauty Of a face,
and true proportions the beauty Of
architecture, as true measures that
of harmony and music.-Earl Of
Shaftesbury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

move from heat.
Soak gelatin in
cold water for s
minutes, then dis
solve in hot soup.
Blend together
cream cheese,
p,orycfarJ ala
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

powder, ana SAT-
together. Add al
ternately with the
milk and then
fold in the beaten
eggwhites. Steam
in small buttered
nolds for 80 to IS
minutes. Serve
with red raspber-
rV sauce
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
Needed Dimnning

IL was fathers birthday and mother
had bought him ne,U tie.
II syonder what Mould go best suith
it?" she cried coyly as she held it. up.
Father eyed the n,any.coIored horror
and replied briefly: n beard"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

egg yoks. Com
bine the ground
graham cracker
crumbs with bak-
ing powder and
add alternately
with the milk.
Add the walnut
meats and then
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
How It Started
Nothing to 1t

Hotel Clerk-Pardon me, Mis-
ter, but how did you happen to be
named j. John B. B. B. Bronson?
Patron-I was christened by a
minister who suffered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21

Cream the butter. Add sugar and
beat well. Sift the -four, baking
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-03-21
The AnstOers

I. To the year 1000 B. c.
2. The ant.
3. Bolivar (known as the father
and iberator of Panama, Peru,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

DEAD STOCK removed free. Phone
Immediately. Brawley 84J
I. V. Rendering Co., Brawley, Cal.
25 If
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

SECOND Hand soil pipe and fit
tings. MEAD, Phone
1913 or 1872.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

For Reaching Most People at
Smallest Cost Use Post Press
Want Ads.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
35-Trucks, Tractors, Trailers

18 it. Indian, l6 #. Schult
16 TT. Traveller and some home
madeS. from $195 up.
PAVNY'S TRAILER MART
Rock Gas Stoves. Trailer Brakes
S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

'38 FORD V-8 Pickup. Here
is the tops in a commercial
car, refinishcd in tan, good
motor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $375
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

CHICKENS, Fryers for sale, IL mi.
west of Calexico on Mt. Signal
road T. E. Hudgins. 2 13
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
Personals. Special Notices
Apartments for Rent

SEWING Reasonable prices, see
Mrs. Dampf, Mode-O-Day Dress
Shop SIS Main st. 9 II
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
.3I-FARM PRODUCTS

FEED AND SEED BARLEY
Marriott Strain, test W.T. 48 lbs.
Field run $25 ton, recleaned 27.5O
ton. Prices FOB shed, Holtville.
Will deliver lots of two tons or
more for SOC per ton.
SAWDEY FARMS COMPANY
Phone El Centre 8713-J-1
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
30-FARM IMPLEMENTS

USED Admiral Hay Press with A
cylinder engine $75 EDGAR IN
PLEMENT co. 1875 Main St
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
I7-ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM for rent with private en-
trance. For Gentleman. 1000 S. D.
Highway. If
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

WANTED-Used 4-drawer 10 II
metal office file. See Mr.. Shaw
Post-Press or Phone 300.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

ALFALFA Hay for sale. Any guam
tity. Burch, mile south of Nc
Cabe. Is
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
2q-POULTRY

WANTED: All kinds of poultry. Pay
highest possible prices. S & M
Poultry. Phone $40 Ell Centro 112
Holtville or 8733J3 Brawley, 10 8tf
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
I7-ROOMS FOR RENT

VERY Comfortable bedroom for
rent Private bath. lG9 Sandal
wood 3 Ia
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11

USED A. C. SIT cut harvester. IN
good shape $3.50. EDGAR IMPLE-
MENT co. 1875 Main. Street.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-11
Ad Will Tell Sell It Trade 1t Rent It. Try It'll
IO--HElP WANTED

SALESMAN-Salary and commits
sion, steady job, age % to 35.
Route work. Apply California no.
tel. room 1863, after 7p.m. Sat or
10 am. Sunday. 2 II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
Stories in
Stomps of Four Motions
Honor Bolivio's Sucre

BOLIVIA claims Antonio Jose de
Sucre for its greatest national
hero. but Venezuela, Colombia and
Ecuador also pay philstelic hon.
age TO this Lstin-Anerican patriot,
Simon Bolivar's right-hand man.
Bolivia has kept Sucre's portrait
on stamps since 1897. The stamp
above IS 1913 issue.
Sucre vas only IS when ne en-
listed IN the patriot army IN the
war for independence. For II
years he was with Bolivar. dur
ing the Venezuelan and Colombian
campaigns. He commanded the
army in Ecuador's fight for free
dom, became governor Of that
region.
After successful campaign in
Peru, where his crushing victory
ended Spanish power IN South
America forever, he became presi-
dent Of Bolivia. Elected for life,
he resigned two years later, after
establishing the country on q firm
foundation for future develop
ment.
Back in Ecuador, he led that re-
publicis army against Peru. re-
pulsed invasion. He WAS aSSsSSi-
mated IN Colombia IN 1850.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven OF these
test questions Turn to Woman's
page for the answers.
l. Who was the leading wo-
man in the photoplay, San
Francisco ?"
2 Norwood is an aromatic
plant or a tree
8. Is American Samoa a u. s.
territory or a possession
4. VIII at public office did
Walter johnson, former baseball
player. seek recently?
5. Ireland ia separted from
Great Britain by ST. Georges
Channel. the Irish Sea, or the
North Channel
8. Can ice get colder than
80 deg. F.:
I. What pudding has the name
Of shire in England
9. On what date did Franklin
D. Roosevelt complete hi. first
four years rs president of the
United States.
.. In which opera does an oven
play an important part?
10. Who composed the Wash
inston Post March ,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01

Reports from such couriers as
wild Bill Donovan. Lauchlin
Currie and Admiral Leahy at
Vichy are responsible for the
new outbreak of gloom They
do not iibe with more rosy re-
ports brought hack by Wendell
willkie and Harry Hopkins from
London.
Yugoslsviss virtual surrender
To Berlin more than offsets Mos
cows promise to remain bene-
violent neutral If Turkey is at
tackled by the axis powers.
Moreover, nobody trusts Stain.
notwithstanding Sumner welles'
kind words. The British are
supposed to have landed only
a small token army in Greece.
not a real fighting force. Chang
kai-shek's forces are shot with
dissension. and are in fearful
lack of supplies.
Army-navy mems frank prl-
vate estimate Of Britain's sbil-
ity to hold out averages about
so percent. Some place II as
low as 40 percent. In diplomatic
quarters. where sentiment Is ex-
tremely pro-British. the figure
runs as high as 20 percent.
Wendell wrinkles recent visit
to Canada had an ironie side
light so well hidden that il il
doubtful If he himself sensed II.
The former private power mag
nate served ss salesman for a
project which he regards as eco
nomic waste and nonsense the
ST. Lawrence power-and-nayiga-
ton waterway.
Canadian interests financial.
shipping. political journalistic
are decidedly cool to the PROPOSE
ton so dear TO President Roose-
welt. II has been attacked v1ci-
ously inside and outside ths Of
taws parliament rtmier Mae-
kenzie King virtually waste -
hands Of responsibility 81 =
a prearranged exchsnTs - -
tiers with the White Ha1ss -
asked Roosevelt Z the latter
held the project 70 b Vita %
national defense.
That gave r. p. p. the opening
he wanted. and said yes" in a
big way. But the proposal still
is under fire north OF the border
because of its cost and because
the waterway will not be COM
pleted for seven years or more
Kings answer to dominion
protests "a that our president
wants the canal and that Canada
cannot well deny him in view Of
his splendid contribution TO the
defense Of the empire. Although
he did not discuss the project on
his quick tour. Mr.. Wilkes
brief appearance in Canada
served To bulwark the Roosevelt
King thesis. New Deal anti
utility enthusiasts are chuckling
over the incident.
Private inquiries which Presi-
Dental Messenger Harry Hop
kinS and Defense Commissioner
Ralph Budd have made Of Amer
icAs railroad executives reveal
that the White House is prepsr-
ing for the most extreme war
crisis President Roosevelt 10
leaving nothing to chance, es-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
H HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. April.


Benefic aspects rule strongly
today. From early morning until
midnight stimulating planetary
influences are active. Ii Is pri-
marily . day for achievement in
any constructive work.
Heart and Home: After the
noon hour women are under the
best possible guidance of the
stars. II Ii q date for work and
romance. for successful effort
in any vocation and quick recog-
milton of ability. As spring
comes there will be readjust-
ments in many households. Men
of the family may be in govern
ment service, while the women
extend their interests TO public
enterprises. Self-denial now will
be preached by women OF fore
sight.
Business Affairs: Development
of cooperation between employ
ers and employees viii be evident
rs strikes create resentment
against labor organizations.
Government interference in the
line of stringent lawnnaking will
be advocated by shortsighted
persons. but the stars presage
growth OF understanding among
patriotic industrialist. and work
ers. Expansion of great factor
les will make possible miracles
In the way of production for de-
tense.
National Issues: Party lines
will be overstepped in the attain
ment of national unity for de-
Tense. and honors will be bestow-
ed upon leaders OF varied views
and affiliations. Executive abil-
ity will be valued above other
qualifications for conspicuous
appointive offices. Leadership Of
high order will be recognized. as
American businessmen prove the
value OF their talents and expert
ence. There Is sign presaging
the illness or disability of a man
In high position. Statesmen
should safeguard their health.
International Affairs. Appre-
hension regarding the effect Of
sprinEtime upon the military
plans Of Hitler will increase. as
contradictory reports are broad
cast The massinE Of such
armies as have never modified
previously will mark this month.
The governing iunetion. the
New Moon of the year" is seen
as not helpful to Britain. espe-
cially as the place Of the last
conjunction of Saturn and Mars
rising At London Is of evil por-
tent. air conflict, intensified 10 a
terrible pitch. Il prognos,icated.
Persons whose birthday il Is
have the auguy Of a year Of
good fortune Financial gain
and domestic happiness are in
dicsted.
Children born or thi. dsy
probably will be kindly and az
f.ctionste. and worthy o. the
E1ccess forecast for them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
MR.FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

u r~1rIs. .ts<n.zoa = -. -
INN ktt<rs must Ezss nzzns sn1
address o writer On1H Initials
I'll - published wen requested
Mr.. F1xif: !. th~re anx truth
In the statement that the army
stii take high sesasi graduates
And give them training IN be-
conn officers. WILLIAM
I think the statement Il not
true-yst: that "a. unless ths
high school graduate IL accepted
for entrance to ire military
academy AZ West Point, and
that u quite something else.
What may happen in the next
year or two. Of cour~. no one
car say.
Mr.. Fixit: where IL the
proper place for Ionr tube door
chimes Nv friend says they
should Be In the kitchen and
say the front room. Which /.
right. ANNA
Largely. ! should say, a mat
ter Of taste and really nothing
10 debate about. II It's your
house. put them wherever you
please. Electrically they'll opcr-
ate as well one place as another.
Most Of them I have seen are
attractive enough in appearance
for most living rooms: yet the
question Arises whether you
want the fun power of the
chime tones sounding in a room
IN which you may have guests.
Emily Post hasn't decided the
point as a matter OF etiquette.
Mr.. Fan: Please explain what
IL q pocket veto. 4 am under
the impression that when a bill
IL not acted upon within 10
DAYS after adjournment. II Is
automatically vetoed. NV
friends insist that II aufomafi-
eally becomes n Law. IL there
any difference on this between
the federal and our state gov
eminent K.G.I
The pocket veto i. the reten-
ton by The PRESIDENT or by the
governor % bill unsigned so
.hst il DOS not become = law.
IN 1929 Ire L. 5. supreme court
upheld constitutions lity Of the
,ocsst veto snf IL - recognized
an generally IN view II this
section az the I. 6. constitu-
ion; II any bill shall not be
returned BY the president within
10 days Sundays excepted)
lfter Il shall have been pre-
rented 10 him. the same shall
'e a law. In like manner as II
ie had signed il. unless the con-
,ress by their adjournment
prevent its return. in which case
shall not be a law" You can
ZEE from this that the pocket
'eto Is particularly applicable
o bills submitted 10 the presi-
lent or governor IN the last
lays Of a session.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
SELF-CONTROL kFY TO
WASHTNGToN.s GREATNESS

Editor The Times I would
like to constructiyely criticize
an article on Washington by
James P. Rswson. published last
month. To superficial OBJ
server. Washington seems 10 be
a cold and calm character. with
out passion or temper. This is
a great mistake. II adds TO our
admiration OF Washington 10
know that self-control was
trait which he was obliged to
cultivate.
Washington had great power
Of wrath, inheriting the high.
hayty temper Of his mother. He
WAS naturally shy. but trained
this diffidenee into o b dent
form. He was envied and
abused. but maintained a digni-
fled and telling silence. He wss
offered = monsreh's power but
put aside ambition Of that kind.
although an ambitious man. He
was surrounded by rivals. but ne
always gave due credit 70 every
one.
Some Of the greatest charsc-
ters in history illustrate this
trait of self-eontrol. TIE Duke
OF wellingtors career was
marked by a persistent watch
fulness over his irritable and ex-
plosive nature. Another is 81.
Paul The Christian type Of
character embodies in II 8 high
rank. Il sets forth the standard
OF a manly. thoughtful spirit
under healthful restraint
TIE average American does
not know himself vel enough.
He proceeds with q boastful co.,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
Traffic Jam on the Mercy Highway

The American people has always had big heart 1t
has always been alert spring the relief of distress
That il true today As in the past, and millions in
money and goods have poured the 10 dozen
jam that broad highway of mercy. Some 800 relief
organizations today registered with the state depart
ment to furnish money clothing other supplies to
peoples abroad They beginning get in each others
way, competing for funds Americans al
ready somewhat bedeyled by demands competing for
space in ships already overcrowded
Secretary Hull than whom there is greater humani-
tartan the country has had TO ask for traffic regulation
the highway. In response to his request the
president has appointed committee 10 look the
situation and what be done the way of prori
ties in relief work.
So far have seen there has been to
prohibit solicitation by any reputable supporter of any
After ALL its free country. and people have
right to give their money TO anybody they choose
But they have right Also to be able to find what
the prospects of their aid effectively reaching
people for whom il ia intended.
Secretary Hull careful to point out that all of
these efforts inspired by the finest human Instincts
but after all is needed these days than kindly
impulse The Red Cross for example is the key American
agency for relief work abroad and Hull properly suggests
that the work of all others be considered its relation
they do not conflict with local welfare services and that
they do not attempt to furnish material asked
needed material that is already being supplied that
cannot be shipped after it is collected.
There is also the unpleasant fact that during the
World solicitations organized that turned
out to Be plain fakes.
Not then in any sense of "censorinT' which
make claims American generosity. but in a sense of
coordnatng efforts that the good be
plshed with the least lost motion the proposed survey
may well supplement heart with head.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-04-01
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
INSISTS CHAINS STILL
CLANk FOR BRITAIN

Editor The Times: The editor
has spoken his mind on Mr.. Pat
rick Henry and his famous
words in recent issue Of The
Times.
The clankins If chains ran
he heard on the plains Of Bos-
ton Henry said. and give m.
liberty or give me death"
Henry was talking about the
hack-breaking taxes Britain had
forced on US to help keep one
of his numerous wars going.
Then the editor writes: The
same clanking OF chains can be
heard in Norway. Holland. Bel
GUM, Poland, Czechoslovakia
and the Balkans"
Has he been deaf to the clank-
ing of chains In India. in Aus
tralia. in Canada, in half of
Africa. in British Guiana. and
in half of the islands of the
world. They've been paying
tribute to England for 100 years
in money and materials, and
now in men.
Remember when we had a
revolution over Just paying taxes
TO England Now we are CIV
ing them seven billion dollars
TO start, and leaving our own
defenses wait. I haven't got a
crystal ball 10 see in the future.
but II we are not careful. next
We will give our navy and then
God forbid1 our men.
I think we can excuse the
Hon Patrick Henry II he turns
over in his grave.
ARCHIE NELSON.
IA0 So 46fh 81