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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23

and Health with Key to the Scrip
lures" 1t is not surprising then that
Mrs. Eddy wrote on page 4o7 of this
textbook, As adherents of Truth. we
take the inspired Word Of the Bible
as our sufficient guide to eternal
Life"
Searching the Scriptures, we find
in the story Of the rebuilding of the
walls Of Jerusalem nehemiah, chap
tcrs 2-6) how mental sabotage was
overcome Nehemiah and those en-
gagged in the construction work kept
their vision clear and bright, their
purpose steadfast, and their strength
from failing through prayer. This
prayer also enabled them to see the
propaganda of their enemies as such;
they were not in the least deceived
Nehemiah's stirring words sent to the
enemies trying in every way to hinder
his work, prove the point: 81 am do
ing a great work, why should the
work cease, whilst l leave it and come
down to you" There are no such
things as thou sayest, but thou feign-
est them out Of thine own heart" And
not only were the walls built, but the
enemies, as Nehemiah writes, per
ceived that this work was wrought of
our God"
Christian Science reveals God to be
Spirit, divine Mind, infinite Truth,
unchanging Love, omnipotent good;
therefore it affirms certain victory to
good Further, it teaches that this
victory is possible all along the way
possible because the real selfhood
Of each of US is made in the image
and likeness of God With the light
which Christian Science throws upon
the Scriptures, we realize that Nehe-
miah's primary work was to keep his
thought true to the one God. All that
argued for postponement, fear, fail
ure was rejected. This is also our
work.
Mrs. Eddy writes in Unity of
Good" (p. 25): EVIL is not spiritual,
and therefore has no groundwork in
Life, whose only source is Spirit. The
elements which belong to the eternal
All,-Life, Truth, Love,-evil can
never take away" To understand
these statements is to see that sabo-
tage has mo groundwork" op-
portunity to work unnoticed, no pos
sibility of producing disastrous re-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23

suits.
There is but one God, one divine
Mind And this Mind, being Truth,
is not deceived by the claims and pre-
tensions Of evil; neither is man, the
mag and likeness Of perfect Mind
Actually there is no power or pres
ence 20 conceive evil, prolong, perpet-
uate, or sustain it. God is maintain
ing His own creation in the conscious
ness Of good.
There is but one real attraction,
that of Spirit" writes Mrs Eddy on
page 102 of Science and Health. This
wonderful statement is a powerful
weapon to use if perseverance and
persistence seem lacking, for it shows
how natural it is for man to love to
hold to the truth, to good, to all that
belongs and manifests God, and to
nothing else.
Through prayer we gain assurance
of the unlimited intelligence and dis
ceIIIIeHC oI ulNlhe Mlnd ana OF the
unfailing love of God, who is all-in-
elusive, eternal Life. Such assurance
banishes fear and leads US to the COM
fort which is found in proving our
selves, by our thoughts and actions,
to be in reality the image and like
ness of God. Thus doing, can we not
expect that the enemy will see that
our victory--the prevailing of good
was wrought Of our God?"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23
]. ". WILKINSON
SPECIALIZING
IN WAR POSTER

An article written by Katherine
Scarborough, and appearing in the
Baltimore Sunday Sun, of January 4,
AZ, under the caption, POSTERS
Aimed at Purses" refers to charac-
ters who belong to a family well
known to a few, at least, of POGO
moke and vicinity residents.
J. Walter Wilkinson, one of the
characters, is the son of Mrs. Lloyd
Wilkinson, and the late Mr.. Wilkin-
son. Before her marriage she was
Miss Jennie. Matthews, residing in the
neighborhood of Goodwill. Mrs. Will
kinson is still living and makes her
home in Baltimore. The article will
no doubt be read with interest by
those who can remember as far back
as the days when Lloyd Wilkinson
was lawyer, politician, and newspa-
perman of Worcester The article fol-
lows.
During the last few weeks millions
of Americans have had their atten-
tion arrested-and their purse strings
loosed-by the brilliantly colored pos
ter of wide-awake, genial and in
dubitably American Santa Claus urg-
ing the public to "Give a Share in
America" and seal it with the pur-
chase of defense bonds and stamps.
More than 100000 copies of the pos
ter were issued. Few larger orders
for poster printing ever have been ex-
ecuted in the United States.
"That poster will be replaced short
ly by another, addressed primarily to
the American workman. 1t will be
dominated by the portrait of one of
themselves-a Baltimorean, inciden-
tally, posed for it-a man who, In ad
dition to doing his part toward rolling
out the planes and guns and tanks is
safeguarding his own future by trans
lating part Of his pay envelope into
the securities which help to pay for
war equipment. At intervals in the
future still there will appear, keyed
to the same idea and designed to
bring home to Americans the fact
that, by lending Uncle Sam their
money at good rate of interest, they
will back up, in the strongest way
possible, the men on the firing line.
"This entire series of posters is the
work of two Baltimoreans, father and
son, who volunteered their artistic
talents weeks ago to the Government
in support of its campaign to sell
bonds and stamps. Weeks before the
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, j.
Walter Wilkinson, the father, and
Walter G. Wilkinson, the son, two of
the most widely know commercial ar
lists in the country, prepared and Of
fered free of charge to the Treasury
a poster designed to stimulate the
purchase of these weapons of democ-
racy.
''The poster was accepted. Before
it could be issued, however, America
was at war In the meantime, how
ever, the Willzinsons were requested,
on the strength of their original con-
tribution, to prepare the Christmas
poster and various others emphasi-
zing the need for engines of war
which, it was then hoped, would be
sufficient to beat down the Axis and
prevent American involvement. With
the. sudden entry of the United States
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23


81. Walter Wilkinson derives from
the Eastern Shore. He was born in
Pocomoke City, his father, the late
Lloyd Wilkinson, long active in the
Democratic party in Maryland, and.
at one time, widely publicized as the
archenemy of William H. Anderson,
head of the Anti-Saloon League in
Maryland. His only brother, Paul Will
kinson, af romer captain of the Hop
kins football team and Baltimore
lawyer, is now president of the East
ern Shore Society.
After completing the fine arts
course at the Maryland Institute Mr..
Wilkinson, whose waxed mustache
has earned him the nickname of
Duke" among his inmates, studied
for a year in Europe. When he re-
turned to Baltimore he inaugurated
his career by working in the art de-
partments of Baltimore newspapers.
For a time he also had studio on
Franklin street and it was there that
his son, Walter G.. Wilkinson, was in
oculated with the desire to paint. Like
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23

the expressions on the faces of men
who work in Americas factories, who
drive tanks into battle and who fly
bombers and fighter planes. They
seek to simplify the issues rather
than to puzzle with intricate and alb
stract designs They want people to
see with their hearts as we'll as their
eyes what their dollars and dimes will
do And if they have to work eigh-
teen hours a day to do it, that's all
right with the Wilkinsons, father and
SON"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23

CHEVROLET DEALERS SPECIALIZE IN
THESE CONSERVATION SERVICES"
for All Makes of Cars and Trucks
l. TIRE SERVICE Ito conserve Ubber).
2. RADIATOR ITO safeguard cooling
sysfem)
3. LUBRICATION Ito conserve mo-
for, chossis)
a. BRAKES Ito preserve lining, etc. }.
S. MOTOR TUNE-UP Ito conserve
engine and fUeI)
6. CARBURETOR AND FUEL
PUMP Ito save fuel.
7. STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGN
MENT (mokes tires last longer
conserves rUbber).
8. BODY AND FENDER REPAIR.
9. CLUTCH, TRANSMISSION, REAR
AXLE.
10. HEADLIGHT AND ELECTRICAL
CHECK-UP.
II. SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE.
IL. PAINTING, REFINISHING,
WASHING, etc.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23
CONSERVE TIRES-ENGI1E
VITAL PART

Chevrolet's new "Cor Conservation
Plan" is designed TO help you keep
your cor serving Faithfully for fhe dUru-
hon, and invites your cooperation on
the following points: ~ Observe the
simple, fundamental, thrifty rules Of cor
core, such as keeping fires properly in
floted, checking battery, wafer, oil, etc.
4. III Get simple service "check-up
at your Chevrolet dealers now, and
avoid major troubles later. t3) See
your Chevrolet dealer regularly, be-
couse periodical "check-Ups" cost Iittle,
while neglect brings big repair bills.
=. Remember-yoUr cor also serves in
Americas Victory Program" Keep if
serving we'll by keeping if well serViced.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1942-01-23

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Evening star., 1942-10-24
Destruction of japanese Beetle G1ubs
Urged BY Agriculture Department

Trea tment of lawns at this season
for the destruction of Japanese
beetle grubs is urged by the Bureau
of Plant Industry of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Presence of
the grubs is indicated by brown
patches appearing on lawns which
ordinarily should continue in good
condition. If upon examination
numbers of small white grubs are
found in the soil under those
patches, the answer is that the Jap
beetle is infesting the area The
grass is caused to die by the feeding
by the grubs upon the roots.
The treatment suggested. which it
is stated is definitely effective Is the
application of arsenate of lead
which soaks into the soil, causing
death to the grubs, since they con-
sumo certain amounts Of earth while
feeding upon the grass roots.
The rate of application is five to
10 pounds Of arsenate of lead powder
to each 1000 square feet Of lawn
surface. The larger amount should
prove effective for at least five years.
OF the various methods of applying
the poison, perhaps the simplest is
to thoroughly mix it with Is times
its volume of slightly moist soil or
sand. and then broadcast the mix
cure by hand. It is well to follow a
fixed procedure in making the ap-
plication. Measure the area to be
treated, and after the arsenate Of
lead is carefully weighed and mixed
with the proper amount Of sand or
soil, mark OF two or three small
areas such % 100 square feet and Try
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Plant Chicory Roots
In Fall for More
Fresh Greens

Witloof chicory or, as 1t Is some
times called, French endive, is an
other OF our garden crops that serves
double purpose. It yields young
tops that can be cooked and eaten
as greens, and roots that can be dug
In the fall and taken into the
cellar or greenhouse for forcing,
The whitloof chicory is a hardy
plant that resists both heat and
cold. 1t needs deep, rich, loamy soil,
but does not thrive where too much
organic matter is present. Where
roots are to be forced for winter
use sow the seeds in the spring or
early summer, planting them a
inch deep in rows 1s inches apart.
Later. thin out the plants to stand
6 inches apart in the rows. Cook
the trimmings and some of the
young plants as green's, changing
the water once to eliminate the
bitter taste. Cultivate frequently,
until the foliage meets between the
rows.
In the fall dig the roots. cut them
l inch above and inches below
the crown. and plant them in damp
soil or sand in cold frame or in
boxes In the cellar. Cover with
about II inches of rotted manure
and few inches Of sand. If kept
at temperature Of about so degrees,
blanched heads will form and be
ready for use in from two to four
weeks. To keep the leaves intact cut
each head with part Of the root.
Once the heads are cut the roots
are useless.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Mirabilis Jalapa for Fall
Interesting Plant Holds Its Own
Well Into Autumn Months

havior. Being an old-fashioned
flower, 1t does not conform to the
new war time, but continues to wake
up and open wide its dainty funnel
like blossoms at its usual hour
o'clock standard time.
This flower may be used success
fully in many different garden ar
rangements where a strong bushy
plant Is needed. 1t stands about 2
feet high, with little blossoms grow
ing IN clusters, mingling through the
slick dark green leaves. It is the
manner in which this plant flower
stands, somewhat lazily, with long,
tightly closed buds while all other
flowers are wide awake and gayly
showing their colors. And then,
suddenly. in the late afternoon, the
tightly closed buds burst open and
show their pretty faces, in various
shades and tints. They remain open
and cast delicate sweet fragrance
all through the long night, but
when the sun comes up the next
morning and shines down on them,
they close up as quickly as they
opened the afternoon before.
The name Mirabilis means won
derful." and this plant bears out
the meaning of its name in many
ways. 1t often has blossoms of more
than one color blooming on the same
plant. One bush may have all crin.-
son or all yellow blossoms, while
another bush may have both of
these colors and in addition some
flowers half yellow and half red,
and there may even be some red
and-white striped ones. all on the
same plant.
This plant has a lovely DISPOSE
ton and requires no care after the
seeds are once sown-and one sow
ing Is enough, too. for it reseeds
itself. 1t is not fussy about the
weather or the soil or its location.
1t Is an ideal plant to grow in a
back yard where there Is too much
shade for most other plants. Its
blossoms are excellent for cutting.
The seed should be sown now, but
can be planted in the spring. Each
year there are extra plants, which
can be taken up and replanted in
other parts of the garden-almost
without stoppage to growth.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Most Experts Agree
On Planting Roses
In the Autumn

Many experts now agree that, ex.
cept in areas of severest cold, now
Is a better time to plant roses than
in the early spring Most Of the
pests and diseases are inactive at
this time, and the bushes have q
better chance to develop sturdy
roots before the summer heat re.
tards their growth.
For best results buy sturdy 2-year-
old field-grown plants from a ren-
able grower. Where the summers are
very hot, select location where they
will receive some shade during part
Of the day.
Carefully prepare the soil before
setting out the plants. Dig to q
depth of 2 feet, and be sure that
good drainage is provided. If water
stands within 80 inches OF the sur
face the location must be artificially
drained.
MIX a generous amount Of we'll
rotted manure with the soil, or II
this is not obtainable use humus
and prepared complete fertilizer
at the rate recommended by the
manufacturer.
Cut back the tops severely. leaving
only one-third to one-half OF the
growth. Keep the roots moist at
all times, and when planting spread
them out in a hole large enough
to accommodate them without crowd
ing. Work the soil in well around
the roots to avoid air pockets, tramp
it firmly in place. and when planting
is completed soak the ground with
water. Never allow the plants to
dry out. In periods Of drought they
must be soaked once week AL
ways keep we'll cultivated to destroy
weeds and help conserve soil mois-
ture.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Bethesda Club to
Hold Show on
Wednesday

The Bethesda Community Garden
Club will hold its fall flower and
vegetable show on Wednesday, Oc-
tober 28, at the Battery Park Club
house in Bethesda. Miss Sue Thom-
as Is president Of the club, and Mrs.
Arnold Burr Is chairman Of the
Show Committee.
The public is invited to attend
between the hours Of 2 and $50
pm. There will be no admission
charge.
A regular club meeting will take
place at 1890 am. Competition Is
open to all members of the garden
club, and entries must be made be-
fore II am Wednesday. Flowers
should be home grown, and only
one entry In each class is permitted
to each member.
The judging will be by popular
vote and will include the following
classes of arrangements:
l. Miniature arrangement, not
over 3 inches high.
2. Arrangement In q metal con-
tainer.
3. Arrangement In an antique or
antique-type container.
4. Arrangement of flowers using
matching color Of blooms and con-
tainer.
5. Vines in water, In clear glass.
6. Holiday table or buffet arrange
ment-birthday, Christmas, Thanks
giving.
7. Arrangement OF leaves, grasses,
berries or other dried material.
8. Arrangement of chrysanthe-
NUNS.
9. Vegetables or fruit, arranged
for effect.
10. Arrangement in novelty con-
tainer.
II. Flower arrangement--all de-
tails left to ingenuity of exhibitor.
In the non-competitive group
there are three divisions:
l. Display of home canning.
2. Specimens Of rare and unusual
plants.
3. House plants raised by exhibit
or from seeds, slips or bulbs.
The hostesses for the luncheon
will be Mrs. James Kirby Neill,
chairman; Mrs. Louis Gravelle, Mrs.
j. r. Webb. Mrs. Jarl E. Larson,
Mrs. William Nicholas. Mrs. John
M. Nader and Mrs. William Nor
feet.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Scillas Are Good
Substitutes for
Hyacinths
Once Planted, They
Become Permanent
Addition to Yard
By A. G.. Mclean

By A. G. Mclean
Hyacinths are scarce this year.
But gardeners who like the form
Of these plants will find others
which, although not so large or so
striking as hyacinths, are of similar
habit. Scillas increase rapidly, are
cheap, perfectly hardy and one OF
the most attractive and interesting
of these hyacinth substitutes.
The first of the tall squills to
bloom is Scilla monscripta (nutans)
the common blue squill or English
bluebell, known in England, where
it grows wild, as wood hyacinth. 1t
starts to bloom when hyacinths are
just about half finished and is fol-
lowed shortly by Spanish squill IS.
hispanica), with flowers in blue,
white or pink closely resembling
those of the hyacinth.
Whether used in the open as a
border or colonized in partial shade,
both common blue squill and Span
ish squill are permanent once they
are planted, and they will tale care
of themselves. When they have be-
come too thick they should be dug
up, divided and replanted. Bulbs
are now available from local deal
ers for gardeners who wish to start
some of these reliable little plants.
Fall is the ideal time of year to
put the bulbs in the ground.
Scilla sibirica and Scilla bifolia
are early blooming and perhaps bet
ter known than the other two. They
grow from 5 to 6 inches tall, bearing
two or three flowers to a stem. The
later blooming common blue and
Spanish squills bear longer spikes
of bloom that may reach a height
of 16 inches under good cultivation,
with a head of 10 or more f1orets If
the bulbs are large. Smaller bulbs
usually have spikes of four or five
flowers each.
In addition to the sturdy beauty
Of their flowers, Scillas have the
added advantage of being resistant
to mice and of being well adapted to
naturalizing.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Old.Fashioned
Peony Merits
Attention
Other Varieties
Also FIower
Very Early

The old-fashioned red ''Piny" that
fourished in our grandmothers' gar
dens-and which botanists know by
the most austere title of Paeonia
of1cinalis rubra-is also available
in both pink and white varieties
and in single and double forms. It
is one OF several early-fowering
species with which gardeners Of
this generation are all too unfamil-
lar, and which might we'll be ex-
plored as interesting substitutes oc-
casionally for the more commonly
cultivated varieties of Chinese Pc
ony. For gardeners who prefer
bright scarlet to the more delicate
pink and white varieties Of this
stately old plant, P. officinalis lobata,
a single form, will be better choice.
Nor is the "Piny" the one early
blooming variety worth considering
at this time, when fall planting is
at its height. P. tenuifolia can be
recommended not only for its flow
ers, but for its finely divided foliage.
P. mlokosewitschi is comparatively
rare and expensive, but its flowers,
almost yellow in color and some
times attaining a diameter of five
inches, make it an interesting ad-
dition to any collection of unusual
plants. Either of these species can
be obtained from peony specialists.
They can also be grown from seed,
but it is well to remember that it
takes several years for the seeding
to reach Towering size.
Gardeners will soon be hearing
more about the hybrids that are
being developed between these
early blooming species and the vari-
eties Of Chinese peony (P. abb
flora), These hybrids bloom from
two weeks to a month before the
common peony and are more dwarf
in growth. In rearranging plant
ing of peonies, or in starting new
ones, 1t is good idea to keep this
succession of varieties in mind.
Any reliable peony grower or nurs-
eryman will be glad to furnish in
formation on what he has to offer
in a selection of P. officinalis. P.
tenuifolia, or some of the newer
hybrids.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
Last of Talk on Humus

under these materials will not pro-
duce satisfactory results. A rotary
tilling machine Is excellent for in
cooperating humus materials thor
oughly into the soil in large areas.
Mix thoroughly with the soil to
obtain the full value of the ma
terial.
Amount to use.
One to two pounds of humus per
square foot -of surface area is a
normal application. Another method
Of measuring Is to apply quantity
equivalent to a 1-inch layer for
every or 5 inches Of depth Of seed
bed, this to be worked thoroughly
into the soil. It is best to work
humus into at least the top 1 or 5
inches OF soil 50 ss to induce plants
to root deeply.
Evening star., 1942-10-24
By A9nes TrinbIe

Check up now on the late garden
flowers and note which are holding
up the best. This will be Of great
help in planning for more beautiful
garden next fall. In making this
survey, Mirabilis jalapa, most in
teresting flower, will be found to be
holding up well, while many favor
kes will have taken on a much be-
draggled and faded look.
But not this old-fashioned flower.
more commonly. known as Four
O'clock, for it is standing esdEt With
stem and foliage crisp and green.
It's proud-looking blossoms are
strong In their clear and brilliant
colors-not the least bit fadedIrt
anything, they are even brighter,
especially the crimson ones.
This marvel OF Peru is fascinating
and somewhat mysterious in its be-