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The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Stored Grain Pests

Stored grain pests appear to be
no more abundant now than for sew
eral years.
If the grain is found infested but
Is dry and in good shape and is to
be kept for a period Of time, it
should be funnigated with material
that will kill the pests. For bins
where there are no electric wires
nor other sources Of sparks and
fires, carbon disulphide is recon-
mended. But for bins where the fire
hazard can not be controlled, mix
lures which are less effective but
safer to handle should be used. Car
bon disulphide is cheaper than other
such materials but must be handled
carefully. Carelessness In striking
metal against metal, using lighted
matches or In handling any Of the
equipment will end in serious results
with the use Of carbon disulphide.
Three to FIVE gallons Of carbon di-
sulphide are used per 1000 bushels
Of grain or for every 1000 cubic
feet Of bin space.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Colombia Abounds With
Natural Endowments

The Republic Of Colombia is the
only country on the southern conti-
nent whose shores are washed by
both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans,
a study issued by the Columbia Uni
versity Press, says. Colombia ranks
fifth in size among Latin-American
nations.
DR.. Dwight c. Miner, the author,
says that there are few areas on
the earth's surface which can boast
q more beautiful endowment than
Colombia. The gold and silver mines
Of Antioquis and Cauca rival those
of Peru in the centuries of Spanish
dominion and are by no means ex-
hausted today. Platinum, copper,
lead and coal are known to be plen-
tiful, and from the quarries of Muzo
and Coscuez come the finest emer-
aids in the world.
Soil and climate are well adapted
for the growing of coffee, bananas,
maize, cacao, cotton and sugar
cane, while the forest yields dye
woods, mahogany, medicinal plants,
orchids and vegetable ivory.
A recent estimate places the po-
tential energy of the republics
streams in the neighborhood Of
1000, 900 horsepower.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
GLASSES FOR CIVILIAN vO1tJN:
TEERs ANNOUNCED

Many new classes beginning to
meet Federal requirements for
award of arm-band insignia.
Training for civilian volunteer
worker groups in Civilian Protec-
tion is an important phase of our
Victory program, announced the De.
fense Council today.
In order that volunteers may
qualify for arm-band insignia, pins,
etc., they must take specified
courses outlined by the Federal and
State Office of Civilian Defense
many of which were scheduled
to begin in Elkton and throughout
the county the first week in jan
uary, and weekly thereafter.
For Women--the following classes
are announced:
Air-Raid Warden's Review Glass:
Jan. 5th at 1880 p. m. in the Meth
odist church House, Elkton. All
women who attended the classes in
Bel Air, Md, during the week Of
Dec. 18th are urged to attend.
Air-Raid Warden's Examination:
Jan. 9Th and 7th at 1880 p. m. in
the Law Library, Court House, Elk
ton.
Home Nursing Registration: Jan.
8th at 7:00 p. m. in the Civic Club,
Chesapeake City. Both white and
colored women from Chesapeake
City and surrounding rural sections
are urged to register for the Red
Cross Home Nursing training. The
classes will be taught by Mrs. Chas.
Patman, Miss Mary McGuirke and
Miss Ruby Robbins. The date to be
announced later.
First Aid Glass: Jan. 18th at 1880
p. m. for women AFRAID wardens
and school teachers from any section
of the county in the Recreation
Room, Court House, Elkton.
For Men--the following classes
are scheduled to continue or begin
on dates specified:
First Aid: Jan. 5th at $500 .. M,
in the Court Room, Court House.
For man afraid wardens in Elk
ton area. Instructor is DIR. r. C.
Dodsom.
Air-Raid Warden Course: Jan.
9Th, 7th, 9Th at 500 p. m. in the
Court Room, Court House. For men
air-raid wardens and school teach
ers. Instructor is James w. Hughes.
Auxiliary Firemen: Glasses are
continuing at the Firehouse every
Wednesday evening at 1880 under
the direction of the firemen.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Siamese Stars Travel So
Fast Tail Drags Behind

Not all stars travel alone, like the
sun. Many are paired, the two
members revolving around each
other like the ends of spinning
dumbbell. Such bright stars as
Capella, Spica, Castor, Mizar "a
Big Dipper star) and Algol (the
demon Star") are binaries (dou-
bles). Some stars occur in groups
Of more than two. Astronomers es-
innate that one-fourth or more OF
all the stars in the sky are doubles
or multiples. Recently astronomers
heard of pair of stellar Siamese
twins.
Sometimes the stars of binary
are so close together that even the
most powerful telescopes show them
as one. But If their orbits are near
ly edgewise to earth, then one star
will periodically eclipse the other,
and the light win correspondingly
vary. BY timing the eclipses,
astronomers can tell approximately
how far apart the two stars are.
A remarkable eclipsing binary is
the star Beta Lyrae, in the constel-
lation Of Lyra (The Harp. Astron-
omers have long known that its two
components must be exceedingly
close together, for one has hardly
stopped eclipsing the other before
the other starts eclipsing ne first.
DR.. Gerard Peter Kuiper Of the
University of Chicago's Yerkes OBJ
servatory has surmised that the two
stars comprising Beta Lyrae are
in actual contact, like snowballs
crushed together.
At an astronomical meeting at
wellesley, Mass, DR.. Kuiper pic
tured star material rushing from
the larger of the Beta Lyrae pair
into the smaller at speeds around
200 miles per second-so fast that
some of it is hurled clear beyond
the small star to form a tail like a
comets. As the stars revolve the
tail is dragged around behind them,
like a tagging feather.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE sERv1C

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
Sacrament will be the subject
of the Lesson-Sermon In all Church
es of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday,
January II.
The Golden Text will be from I
Cor. SIS, Let US keep the feast,
not with old leaven, neither with
the leaven Of malice and wickedness
but with the unleavened bread of
sincerity and truth"
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible, Acts All:
''This Is the stone which was set at
naught by you builders, which is
become the head of the corner.
The Lesson-Sermon also will in
clude passages from the Christian
Science textbook, Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures,
by Mary Baker Eddy, among which
is the following, page 241, "The
substance of all devotion is the re-
fiection and demonstration Of divine
Love, healing sickness and destroy
ing SIM"
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
WILSON COLLEGE,


establishment of seven major
scholarships at Wilson College.
Chmabersburg, Pa, for freshmen
entering Wilson next September is
announced by President Paul Swain
Havens.
Five Wilson College Competitive
scholarships are being offered. Each
will have a yearly value Of $500 and
total value of $4,000 since 1t will
be renewed throughout the four
years of the college course If con-
duct and academic work are salts
factory.
Award of these scholarships will
be made in accordance with the ap-
plicants' standing in College En-
trance Board Examinations. They
are open to girls who without such
financial aid could not attend Wilson
College.
Two Wilson College Music Schol-
arships have been set up. Intended
for young women Of high scholastic
attainment and marked musical
ability who wish to include the
study of music in the liberal arts
curriculum, they will have a yearly
value of $500 each and four-year
value Of $1,000 each. The winners
will be chosen by means of additions
before Wilson music department
faculty.
There are no geographical limita-
tions to either the competitive or
the music scholarships. Residents of
any state in the union may apply.
Wilson will also continue to offer
open scholarships of varying
amounts, a number Of them endow-
ed by friends of the college, to en-
tering students and to those already
enrolled, President Havens said.
They will be assigned on the basis Of
character, high scholastic standing
and need.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

vanity, or dread of human opinion,
which often seem to reverse the best
of intentions. Unworthy companion
ship, love of ease, or limited, per-
sonal sense of mans capabilities may
claim to cultivate instability. There
are those who become SO engrossed
in domestic cares or social demands
that spiritual inducements do not
find in them a loving and eager re-
sponse. And surely health and mo-
rails are not improved by fixing the
attention Oh supposed diseased symp-
toms and human failings.
How wise it is to see through
these deceptive material evidences
of evil and grant to them no power,
intelligence, or realityl For God,
good, is the only Mind, and His law
is forever expressed in right action.
Spiritual understanding of the real
helps one to distinguish steadfast-
ness from self-will, quietness from
stagnatlon, divine reflection from ar
rogant human efficiency, and unself-
ish affection from personal attach
ment.
There is a helpful lesson in the ex-
perience of Peter. 1t is related in
the Gospel of Mark that Jesus, who
was aware of his impending ordeal
on the cross, said to his disciples
(Mark 14:27), "All We shall be Of
Tended because of me this night" !"
And he further said to Peter (14:30),
"Even this night, before the cock
crow twice, thou shalt deny me
thrice" How promptly and fer
vently Peter protested his fidelity
to the Master, even his willingness to
die with himi A multitude then came
and took Jesus to the palace Of the
high priest, where he was to suffer
brutal indignities. Peter followed him
at distance and took refuge with
the servants. Here he was pointed
out three times as companion of
Jesus, but each time he denied all
knowledge of him. Then, 'the Sec
ond time the cock crew." Peter re-
membered Jesus prophetic words,
sand when he thought thereon, he
wept" (Mark 14:72).
Peters redemption from sin and
remorse came through loving service
and obedience to the Masters de-
mand John 21:17), Feed my
Sheep" Fidelity to the ever-present
Christ and love for God and man en-
abled him to heal the sick, restore
to life those who had died, and to
leave wise spiritual counsel for all.
The real mans complete spiritual
perfection Is manifested step by
step; and watchfulness, courage, hu-
mility, and love hasten our progress
heavenward. r-Ths Christias sci-
eacs Monitos.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Leprosy Diagnosis

First signs of leprosy are small,
innocent-looking white patches or
nodes on cheeks, nose or ears. Lat
er the patches may spread to other
parts of body, swell to thick, yellow
ulcers. After is or 20 years the
disease may eat away nerves and
bones. Although leprosy develops
slowly and secretly, a sharp med
ical sleuth can easily spot it. For
the leprosy germ is a delicate devil
shaped like pointed rod, the Ny
cobacterium leprae. To confirm a
hunch, doctor need only scrape a
bit of tissue from the lining of the
nose, nodule or pale patch, stain
it, examine it under the microscope.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Climate Puzzles Tourists

Mexico City, Americas coolest
capital this summer, 10 q perpetual
climate enigma to the average tour
list. Too far south to be cold, yet
too high in the air to be hot, Mexico
City lives in a continuous spring.
Even the so-called dry and rainy
seasons which affect other sections
of Mexico fail to change the even
climate of Mexico City itself. Curl
ously enough this colorful mountain
city also enjoys one Of the highest
averages of sunshine in the world.
Its highest temperature is about 80
degrees, and its lowest about 81 de-
grees. Most of the year. however,
the temperature averages about 90
degrees.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Bark Beetles Threaten
To Invade Eleven States

A warming was issued in Stam-
ford, Conn, recently to the II east
ern states scourged by forest fires
to guard sgainst a new threat to
remaining trees through invasion Of
millions Of bark beetles. These in
sects, which breed rapidly in the
stricken areas, have destroyed a
billion dollars worth of timber In
the United States in the past SO
years.
Half-burned and weakened trees
form ideal propagating places for
the beetle, according to DR.. e.
Porter Felt, former New York state
entomologist and director of the
Bartlett Tree Research laboratories.
He added, 'The threat extends to
trees within 80 to 100 miles OF the
devastated areas, the distance in-
sects are capable Of travelling by
wind-drift."
He advised early cutting down
and the utilization Of all trees
weakened by the fires. This should
be supplemented by close watch
of all trees surrounding the burned
areas and the cutting of those af-
fected later, otherwise the beetle
may get out of control. He con-
tinued, "The bark beetles have been
responsible for killing large num-
bers of pines in the East and ever
green trees in the West, where they
have been one of that sections
most serious problems. In 1876
bark beetles destroyed great growths
of spruce over large areas in the
Adirondacks.''
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Good Resolutions

AT THE beginning Of the New
~ Year, one is apt to hear great
I deal about good resolutions and
the figurative turning over of new
leaf. And how pleasant it is to feel
this glow of good will, and to think
gratefully of fresh opportunities to
be betterl Perhaps one is heard to
assert solemnly that only wisdom
and independence shall characterize
his conduct in the future. Many pur-
pose more earnestly than ever before
to put seal upon their lips, lest they
may offend by foolish or factious re-
marks. Others resolve to avoid the
pitfalls of intemperance, indecision,
or delay. They hope that human
ability and judgment will help them
to Withstand temptation at all times.
Who has not learned, however,
that ones noblest intentions some-
times give way under stress of cir
cumstances? One can resist the ten
dency, however, to lapse into the
wrong thought habits of self-con-
demnation, self-pity, or cynicism.
For real help can come through a
right understanding Of God, who is
the sole source and power of good
resolutions. Gods wisdom and love
support and give scope to each heav-
enly desire and design. -.
Gods perfect creation, man and
The universe, consists Of spiritual
ideas, which manifest His nature,
power, and substance. The allness
Of God, good, precludes the possible
ity that there can be real and evil
power to oppose Him. II is false ma
terial sense which seems to hide di-
vine reality and to reverse the activ-
ity of good.
There is encouragement for all In
the words of Mary Baker Eddy, the
Discoverer and Founder Of Chris
tian Science, who says (Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures,
p. 326): "The purpose and motive
to live Alright can be gained now.
This point won, you have started as
you should. -. Working and pray
Ing with true motives, your Father
will open the way. Who did hinder
you, that ye should not obey the
truth2'" Stability, dominion, pro-
gress. and joy belong to the real
man. Therefore, there is nothing
which can hinder the true thinkers
efforts to realize and claim his per-
feet, spiritual heritage.
To fear or ignore evils claims Is
not to destroy them. It Is right and
necessary 10 detect and correct
through one's understanding OF
Truth the human hlhdrances which
soem to postpone the enjoyment Of
1oui Honest self-anaIysis may M
envpF ~ esro'' = pro''s1''p 1''p'''''A
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
Career of,Glassware

Glassware has had q different
career. Good glassware was made
in the Williamsburg and in other
factories more than 100 years ago
and American-made glassware has
always been popular in this country.
Last year 81 per cent Of the glass;
ware sold in this country was
American made and this year the
percentage win be even higher.
Special automatic molds have made
our pressed glass far less expensive
than European pressed glass, and
even American-inade ohand-blown
glass is not expensive, due to years
Of research and costly experiment
"a the part Of the Corning slass fae.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

! To aid the victims Of warfare being
waged upon America and her island
possessions, the American Red Cross
has issued an appeal for $50,000,O00
war fund. Chairman Norman H. Davis
announced from the national headquar-
ters in Washington.
Mr.. Davis urged men, women and
children to give to this mercy fund
through their local Red Cross Chap
ters. These funds will support the
Chapters war work with the families
of men in the military services, as well
as the broad relief program of the
national Red Cross.
President Roosevelt, who is presi-
dent of the American Red Cross, is-
sued proclamation urging all citizens
to give to the Red Cross war fund.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

In launching the appeal, Chairman
Davis said:
There are millions of our citizens
who desire today to demonstrate their
will to victory over the enemy. Not all
can be in the armed forces, and not
all car volunteer their services for
humanitarian work. but all can volun-
teer their dollars to arm the Red Cross
to be their representative at the scene
of battle and distress.
To-day Is the day to demonstrate
our high morale, our unity. our deter.
nination not alone to support our
President and our fighting men at the
front, but also to insure to our wound
ed, homeless and suffering fellow citi-
zens in our Pacific Islands that we
stand one hundred per cent ready to
aid them through the Red Cross"
The midland journal., 1942-01-09
what Cameo Is

A cameo is small sculpture
carved in relief on q stone or gem.
Many substances are used for the
carving, including shell, agate,
onyx, coral, mother-of-pearl, sar-
donyx, etc. The material used gen.
orally has layers of different colors,
the figure being cut in relief on one
layer while the contrasting color
serves as background. Canoes
have been produced in many diff
ferent countries since medieval
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

Increasing the relative humidity
of the air inside the house reduces
the temperature necessary for conn
fort, according to Ray w. Carpen-
ter, specialist in agricultural engin-
eering for the Extension Service.
Wick evaporators ON radiators,
furnace pans and commercial humi-
differs are all effective In raising
air humidity. without such aids, hu-
midity is likely to be only half what
it should be and room temperature
must be from four to seven degrees
higher to give equivalent comfort
effect. 81
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

The University Of Maryland Dairy
Department will hold . one-wesk
short course in milk. testing aud
dairy herd Improvement at College
Park from January 26 to 80, It u
announced by J. A. Conover, spec
ialist In dairy husbandry. Further
information on the course may bs
had by writing Mr.. conover. at
College Park.
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

People never outgrow their fear
Of the dark. The doctor they cali
at midnight wouldn't be- needed q
the agn were shining
The midland journal., 1942-01-09

World War; painted BY the DISTINGUISHED artist
$50000C0
aggression United its island
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-25
Church Floor
Falls During
Funeral

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laws VINO We're killed l"rc SIM
Gay hI2h' AROUND $40 O'Clock whom
struck by a Neaboard Air Lane raj.
Way troop tram at the Andrao..
avenue crossing.
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engine from the Henderson, f,.a A.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-25

her eyes were bright with tn,
thought of it. You see, | simply
must not let Professor Nerrazano
down. He IS giving me this oppor-
tunity and want to please him -
Isn't there anything in your
past to make You cry for that scene
you told me about when you make
your entrance Weeping?' Larry
asked. 'Parents-sWeethearts-'
With a laugh he added, Not even
a pet dog that died.
Anette shook her head. Il don't
even remember my parents-and
I've never had a dog"
Well, go on he prodded CURLY.
What about the sWeethearts ?"
With her forefinger the girl
traced the stenciled rose petals de-
sign on her coffee cup. NO dogs
no sWeethearts.'
Not even Waltz
Amused incredulity flashed across
her white face. "Walt?" Walt took
out my tonsils the first week |
was IN Chicago, simply because I'm
so poor I had to go to the clinic.
I've known him less than two
MONTHS
Which means nothing. You've
known me less than two days" The
tlnglng IN her cheeks undoubtedly
changed their color, because Larry
went on softly, How old are you,
anyway?"
"lWenty-tWo,' she replied quick
~, as she opened her purse and ex-
plored 1t with complete absorption.
Il see-and now, how old are
you?' He grabbed a tiny pair of
manicure scissors from the purses
mcoherent contents and threatened
her. Let's have the truth, Miss
Winslow.'
Not looking at him, she admitted
with half ashamed reluctance.
Seventeen"
That practically makes me
Granddaddy Peyton. I'm %" Still
holding the small scissors, he
stretched, and before Anette vas
aware Of his purpose, shipped a
curl from her hair. There. Take
back your old scissors. I don't need
them now" He balanced the blue
black curl in his palm, then care
fully placed it in his wallet.
1t was childish, as childish as
molasses taffy. AS silly as hearts
and initials carved in an oak tree.
AS ridiculous as a moment from a
very bad play. Young as she was,
Anette knew all that. Yet suddenly
1t seemed the most original and
sentimental and important gesture
IN the whole world.
She looked at him and whis-
Hered, Are you teasing me-"
He took both her hands in his.
No, darling, Oh. l know it is
strictly ham. It's SO old-fashioned
even Verrazano would turn up his
nose. But simply had to have this
little lock of hair"
(To BE Continued
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-02-25

MILDLY canmbalistic at any
rate She noticed suddenly
There's the Draket"
II know" her companion re.
sponded casually. Wen get arount
to that later He raped on the
glass partition. Hey" Go straight
on to the park. It's spring there
ChuCkling at the fabbergasted ex.
preston and doubtfully squintec
eyes of their driver, Larry sank
back beside Anette. Right there is
n person who knows darn wei.
I'm crazy
Two hours later, when they sat
in a quiet booth, having toasteG
sandwiches and coffee, Annette trieG
to decide which part of the dazzling
afternoon had been most fun. They
had ridden through the Park, Larry
making mild verbal love. then
walked on cleared paths between
banks of now to the zoo to watch
the lions and tigers roar over ire
mendous slabs of beef. From there,
they had tipped back to the tea
dance, where Larry took her into
the hotel flower shop and pinned
five chartreuse green orchids on
her as If they We're so many weeds,
then led her to Lois Lyndon's party,
seeming to take delight in his
hostess not too carefully controlled
displeasure.
To Lois older brother. it had been
quite another story. While Larry
rapidly became the center of a flat
terlng circle, blond-haired Lyndon
Unanswered Anette onto the dance
floor and managed to obtain her
name, address and telephone num-
Der during the fractional interval
necessary for Larry to free HIM
self and cut in.
From then on, despite the de-
mands of feminine admirers, Larry
danced with her often. danced
beautifully, just as she had known
he would. And finally, perhaps As
minutes or an hour later, he had
eased her away, directly beneath
the four disappointed eyes of Lois
and James Lyndon, out of the ball
room, and down to the street, dark
then. and banded by twin necklaces
of street lights, They had whirled
downtown and into q quiet. side
street restaurant.
Anette laughed aloud when
Larry's astounding order was
served. you look the sort of per
son who would order a two-inch
steak instead of a rabbit-style let
tuce sandwich"
Il do after the show" He pushed
aside a pitcher of cream and poured
a cup of strong black coffee.
That's an idea. Why don't you
stick around? Go to the theater
with me, and after I'm through
toiling, I'll prove to you I a eat
a steak He smiled and claMped
ro-n on the lettuce sandwich
How about it 2"
"Oh, l can't" But for a moment