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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Observe Precautions for
Growth of House Plants

A few precautions must be fol-
lowed If you wish success with house
plants. Wash the leaves regularly
to remove all dust and dirt that col
lects on them. This allows light
and air to get to all the breathing
pores in the leaves, so that they
can perform their functions prop
erly. A few plants, such as Saint
paula and the primroses, have the
downy fuzzy type Of leaf that should
not come in contact with water, and
such leaves should be cleansed by
brushing with soft cloth or brush.
Don't place plants in drafts. Don't
overwater. On the other hand, don't
allow to become excessively dry.
Keep the air moist through vapor
pans on radiators, moistened peat
moss beneath the plants, or by set
ting pots on gravel-filled troughs
that have an inch OF two Of water
in them for evaporation, yet do not
allow the pot to rest in water.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
French Canadians Of
Quebec Keep Tradition

Loyal to the British Crown and
an integral part Of the Dominion,
Quebec's French-C Canadians faithful
ly preserve the memory and Gus
toms of their ancestors. Shop signs
and radio programs in Quebec are
in both English and French. The
Ursuline Convent (1641), the Basili-
ca (1647), the Church of Notre Dame
(1688) and Laval university 1882
are monuments to France in Amer
lea.
Quebec was long the capital as
well as chief port Of Canada under
French and British rules. Port lead
ership moved to Montreal, the Do
minion government to Ottawa, but
water power in abundance brought
growing industrial might to Quebec.
It is a center of Canada's enor-
nous pulp and paper empire. Steel,
gunpowder, machinery and cutlery
are among its manufactured contri-
buttons to the war.
Quebec's popularity among vaca-
tionists had expanded in recent pre-
war years to a 12-month basis. Grow
ing interest and participation in win
ter sports carnivals had added a
new description of the city-the
''North American St. Moritz."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Extend Season

To extend the harvest season, part
of the snap bean planting may be
left to ripen, to provide dry beans
for winter eating. Some families
like to use ripe cucumbers for MAX
ing pickles, after the fruits are too
old for salad. II tomatoes are
late, some of the green tomatoes
can be fried, to provide fresh food
while other tomatoes are ripening.
To provide more variety for win
ter meals, some Of the vegetables
may be dried or sailed instead Of
being canned in usual style. Corn,
snap beans, cabbage, onions, and
turnips are good sailed; while corn
and snap beans are good dried. The
dried and sailed vegetables have a
different flavor from the canned
product, and increase the number Of
winter dishes that can be served
from garden foods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM

Accused of having committed acts
of vandalism at q dozen or more
farms in Southern Lancaster county.
Pa, ON the night Of Oct. IA, eight
men were arrested by State Police
from Quarryville.
Those prosecuted before Justice
of the Peace McSparran. Hensel, are:
Enos Herr, nineteen; Paul Herr,
twenty-three; Henry Herr, twenty
six: and Robert Raglan, twenty, all
Of QuarryviHe; Veryl Graver, ssvsn-
teen, HOLLYWOOD, r. l.; William Sin
clair, nineteen, Nottingham, r. g.
and Frank Angelina. nineteen, Dru-i
more, r. /.
The farms vandalized were all To-
Gated in the section about three
quarters of q mile south of the Ful~
ton Tea House along Route 222.
Corn was scattered over the roads.
lanes were blocked, pumpkins were
smashed, and livestock was freed
from the barns and stables, mo tres
passing signs were destroyed and
farm machinery was taken from
farms and fences were leuealed. p0-
lice said.
The farms visited included those
of Frank Scott, clifton Armstrong
and T. G. Clendenin.
| The gang also admitted comm1t-
ting acts Of vandalism 1t ths -ehs1e
| agt Hill school. police said
y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Estimate Budget for
Single Working Woman

It will cost the single working worn-
an 81, 497. 80 as minimum for health
full and adequate living in 1943. In
the three years 1939-41, the average
cost was $1,113.42; If this is taken
as the base income and increased
by the rate Of increase In the cost
of living index from those dates to
September, 1912, contemplated in
the wage formula Of 20 per cent, the
income figure would be $3.50. Con-
sequently, with increased taxes, and
despite economies figured at the
maximum, there would be deficit
of $147.60. These statements are
made by the Heller Committee for
Research in Social Economics, on
the Berkeley campus Of the Univer-
sity of California.
The budget, it is stated, indicates
possible retrenchments in consump-
ton in order to pay taxes, invest
in war bonds, and still remain within
the income limits set by the freez-
ing order of October. 1t is pointed
out that this program is not entirely
feasible, because 1t assumes that the
single working women's peacetime
standard had sufficient slack to pay
taxes, invest 10 per cent in war
bonds, and still leave enough to COW
er cost of essentials at prices pre-
vailing in March, 1913.
The wartime budget includes
$239.29 for taxes, $62.50 for purchase.
of war bonds, leaving 81, 1881 for
consumption items. These are tab
ulated as follows: room and board,
$782.93; clothing, $149.90; and mis-
cellaneous, $262.98. This last item
includes these provisions: medical
and dental care, $44.51; care of the
person, $29.66; recreation, $57.15,
cigarettes, candy, etc., $24; associ-
alton dues, $19.52; church and char
ity, $l1; gifts, $7.72; stationery and
postage, $500; incidentals, 1914.
Savings are diverted to purchase Of
war bonds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
i.
Intelligent Self-Aid Key
To Profession From Gas

Immediate and intelligent self-aid
by all members Of the civilian popu-
lation IL the key to successful re-
sistance In gas attack.
Physicians are not expected to
treat people exposed to gas unless
they are also injured. More than
30 per cent of the people caught In
q gas attack must treat themselves
by few simple measures. The first
and most important thing to remem-
Der Is to stay calm. Second, get In
side the nearest house and seal
1t as thoroughly as possible, stuffing
chimneys and ventilators, and seal
ing shattered doors or windows with
cardboard or wet blankets Once in
side, 60 to the upper floor and stay
quiet.
Anyone who has been gassed
should remove his shoes and outer
clothing before entering the house
and then take a shower using plenty
Of soap and warm water. II the
eyes have received any splashes
they should be washed with weak
soda solution or water; II any liquid
gas has splashed the skin it should
be blotted off and bleaching solution
applied. Most gas casualties need
no further treatment, but IL there Is
persistent cough after q few hours, or
shortness Of breath, or cigarettes be-
come distasteful, a physician should
be summoned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Property Tax Relief
Granted to Servicemen

Tax relief legislation enacted for
the benefit of servicemen by the va
rious states this year includes a
substantial number of measures COW
ering the property tax field.
State legislatures granted real and
personal property tax exemptions up
to certain amount or on certain
types of property; frequently de-
ferred collection Of all taxes until
after the war without interest or
penalty; extended homestead ex-
emptions, in many cases relaxing the
residence requirement; and granted
special protection to tax-forfeited
land owned by servicemen or their
families.
Property tax exemptions of 81 900
were granted servicemen this year
by Connecticut, Idaho and Nevada,
while New Hampshire allowed exc
emptions of $1,000 for totally dis
abled veterans, their wives or wild
ows. New Hampshire in 1941 grant
ed servicemen exemptions of 81 200
on their property provided the tax
able property was not worth more
than $4,000.
Mississippi made tax exempt the
homes owned by men in the armed
services, even though the homes
were rented to someone else; Maine
exempted the estates of war vet
Grams from all property taxes; Mas
sachusetts exempted temporarily
certain types Of real property be-
longing to resident servicemen and
their wives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Mrs. Mango Kurtz, wife of 1t. Col.
Frank Kurtz of "Queens Die Proudly
fame, at the NBC microphone for her
first-hand account Of telephone call
from her husband in far-off Java.
Just the sound Of her husbands voice
made her very happy and she express
ed her appreciation to all the operat-
ors who helped to complete the call
that meant so much to her. She was
heard on the Telephone Hour" re-
Gently. The call from Java to Omaha,
Neb., was a dramatic highlight Of w.
l. Whites book, "Queens Die Proud
w."
Every day it becomes more APP
parent that there's something rotten
in Denmark-and the Danes know
what it is.
Churchill says he is the boss of his
family. No wonder he's winning
little thing like the war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Paints Retard Accumulation
Of Barnacles ON Ships

Smallest Of all saboteurs, barna-
cles are the ancient arch enemies of
ship-builders and operators. The bat
tie against the barnacle has been
waged for centuries but during the
past six years the tide of victory
has swung and the pest is at last
partially under control.
Accommodations of barnacles on the
hulls Of ships have caused losses OF
millions of dollars in the past. Heavy
commercial losses have been en-
countered because these accumula-
tons have slowed down the speed
of ships.
Modern paints containing mercury
discourage and almost eliminate the
growth of barnacles and the ship
repairing industry has also devel-
oped removal to a system which in
corporates speed and efficiency. A
12-rponth growth of barnacles on a
ship of 10000 lightweight tons may
average 80 tons, especially if the
ship has been in service in tropical
waters.
On such a ship, bottom cleaners
60 to work on the ship in dry dock.
The hull is hosed with fresh water.
The men scrape the accumulations
off with three-cornered scrapers, aft
er which the hull is scrubbed with
wire brooms. After another hosing
and a scrubbing with ordinary
brooms, the hull is ready for paint.
Modern ship-repair yards do the job
in eight hours. Experiments with
sand blasting equipment indicate
that the time may be cut substan-
tally in the future.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
Protect Servicemen

Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio,
Texas, Virginia and Kentucky were
among the states deferring collec-
ton Of property taxes owed by serv-
icemen until after the war, at the
same time releasing servicemen
from penalties and interest on the
taxes. Illinois and Iowa legislation
in effect gave servicemen the same
relief. To protect servicemen's
properties receiving homestead ex-
emptions several states, including
Louisiana and Oklahoma, made
service with the armed forces equiv
alent to residence. on land receiving
such exemptions. In this connec-
ton, Michigan extended to veterans
of this war homestead exemptions
granted veterans of World War I,
a step taken by other states this
year and in 1941 and 1912.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

"Mortals and Immortals" will be
the subject of the Lesson-Sermon in
all Churches of Christ, Scientist,
ON Sunday, November IA.
The Golden Text will be from
Romans S:13-"If ye live after the
flesh, We shall die: but If ye trough
the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the
body. We shall live."
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible-John I'LL
He came unto his own, and his
own received him not"
The Lesson-Sermon also will i'm
clude passages from the Christian
Science textbook, ''Scien &c and
Health with Key to the Scriptures, .
by Mary Baker Eddy. among which
is the following, page S1-"Man in
the likeness OF God, as revealed in
Christian Science, cannot help being
immortal"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

service has improved 100 per cent,
saws General w. B. Smith, chief OF
staff at headquarters.
The WACS are exemplifying the
great record being made by telephone
women in thousands of other areas
where the wars progress depends on
good telephone service. Through the
circuits of the North African system
are transmitted important instructions
and commands which move troops ana
ships throughout the Mediterranean
area, just as their hundreds OF thou
sands of telephone sisters back on the
home front are helping to put the men
and materials in striking distance OF
the enemy.
The Allied switchboard is so strate-
gically essential that it's location Is
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
NURSE TAKES OWN LIFE
Dependent from i'll health, Mr.

Despondent from i'll health, Mrs.
Margaret Milton Poole, aged 81
years, of Havre de Grace, took her
own life by gas. Her husband, How
ard Lee Poole, employed at Perry
Point, was at work, and discovered
the body of his wife when he return
ed home. Mrs Poole had stuffed the
kitchen door cracks with paper and
clothing, turned on the gas outlets
In the oven and reclined in front OF
the stove with her head on pollow.
She had been unusually respondent
lately, It is said Mrs. Poole was q
registered nurse by profession and
her husband Ii sempl0yed a. an 81
tendant at Perry Point.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
STOP, 1ooKl LISTEN.

The National Safety Council and
the Izaak Walton League of Ameri-
ca estimate about 500 persons are
shot and killed and thousands are
injured annually in the United States
while hunting, fishing and enjoying
the great outdoors. However, 1t Is
probable that many more suffer
fatal and non-fatal injuries on hunt
ing trips as q result of other types
of accidents. Maryland does not have
many hunting accidents that cannot
be eliminated entirely by applying
the RULES OF SAFETY"
e. Lee LeCompte, State Game
Warden of Maryland, says II the an
nual toll of death and injury to hunt
ers is to be avoided this year, they
must be aware of many hazards in
addition to those connected with the
misuse of firearms, and requests
everyone to join In this safety pro-
gram and return the hunter home
from the field, stream and forest un-
harmed from accidents of any kind.
While hunters sometimes shoot
themselves or their companions, we
must not overlook the fact that some
often become involved in automobile
accidents, overturned boats and
drown. They are careless with match
es and campfires, sometimes burning
themselves and destroying property.
All such mishaps should and can be
drastically reduced. Let's be careful
and reduce them now. Right here in
Maryland it can be done IL you do
your part Records show that in case
after case, the hunter who made the
mistake was an experienced hunter
or sportsman, oftentimes either being
killed or injured by what Is called
the "unloaded gum" Then again err
rors are made by driving on the left
side of the highway or standing up
in boat to shoot or pulling the trig-
ger of his gun before he was aiming
at game. So-called veterans need to
be reminded of the careless acts
they should not commit and pass
proper information on to the young
sters and inform them in every pos
sible way of the proper safety rules
when afield.
Ten Commandments OF Gun Safety
1. Treat every gun with respect
due loaded gun. This is the cardinal
rule of gun safety.
2, Carry only empty guns, taken
down or with the action open, into
your automobile, camp or home.
8. Always be sure that the barrel
and action are clear Of distractions.
4. Always carry your gun SO that
you can control the direction of the
muzzle even if you stumble.
s. Be sure of your target before
you pull the trigger.
6. Never point gum at anything
you do not want to shoot.
z. Never leave your gun unattend-
ed unless you unload it first.
s. Never climb tree or fence
with a loaded gun.
9. Never shoot at a fiat hard sur
face or the surface of water.
10. Do not mix gunpowder with
alcohol.
In hunting afield or in the woods,
it is wise to wear distinguishable
colors especially when hunting deer.
A red hunting cap or a red jacket
is very appropriate, but do not tie q
handkerchief or use white cap
while deer hunting since they may be
mistaken for deer tail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Secretary Morgentahu is back
from the Mediterranean, but he
hasn't found the tax plan he had
when he went away
Scientists are investigating more
uses for feathers. Hint of future
clothes rationing?
President says the enemy does
not wait. Especially IN Russia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

unusual switchboard, too, because it
serves people who speak many differ
ent languages. The WAC operators
are becoming skilled linguists. Those
who were language experts before
their enlistments serve as interpreters.
Military men leave no doubt as to
their preference for women operators.
General J. V. Matejka, chief signal
officer of the Allied Force headquar-
tiers said: "Bell Telephone Companies
use women because of their greater
manual dexterity, their greater apti-
tude for the work and because the
very nature of their voices is superior
for the purpose. The wisdom of this
policy has certainly been proven to us
since the first WACS reported here"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
GYPSY LEE l23, PLEASE
Unusual Exchange Names Appear In Allied
Telephone Network

strict military secret and is subject to
frequent moving. Operators cannot
mention it's whereabouts. Buildings
which have housed it from time to
time are camoufaged and protected
against bombing. It's an exciting and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

An American general lifts a tele-
phone at Allied Headquarters in the
Mediterranean area and speaks:
"Gypsy Lee 123." He's placing
telephone call upon which the lives
and military fortunes of thousands of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12
K x
MAotHe~ R1sxNM
WAR BONDS


On Sunday morning as you sit in
church and see the vacant places
in the choir and wonder where the
war has taken the young people
from your community you may feel
certain that they are attending di-
vine services if circumstance per-
m ifc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Sweden bans 1.-THE Moon Is Down. {"
which pictures the Nazis a. victsrs.
Maybe because it's out Of date.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Chaplains and choral leaders are
found on the larger ships and even
abroad in the Army centers.
Millions of hymnals have been dis
tributed to the men and women Of
all services and you may rest as
sured that a portion Of the savings
you are placing into War Bonds il
used for their spiritual welfare.
q. S. Treasury Departments
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Chicago :. Maybe you didn't know
how closely the telephone ties in with
every railroad journey you take.
Telephones are now used to carry
orders over nearly 100000 miles OF
railroad track.
New York {. Among items which
the Lend-Lease Administration re-
ported recently as having been sent to
Russia, were $4,000 field telephones
and hundreds of thousands of miles OF
field telephone wire.
Guadalcanal On Guadalcanal, a
telephone operator needs steady
nerves. A lanky Tennessean, plugging
in a call during an air raid, had the
switchboard cord severed between his
hand and the board, according to
Telephony. Mildly astonished, he
completed the circuit through another
route, then rounded up the piece Of
shrapnel to carry as a good luck
charm.
Washington Each American
warship has a network of telephone
wires to carry orders which put the
crews into action as trained team.
Colon =. The Republic of Panama
has modernized its telephone service
by permitting the placing of long dis
lance calls at business houses and res
licences. The Panama telephone sys-
TEN, operated by the Compania Pana-
menia de Telefonos, has recently
undertaken extensive repairs and re-
location of telephone circuits serving
interior cities. Many telephone lines
through bush and jungle have been
restrung along highways.
New York The first telephone
directory in New York City was is
sued in 1873 and was so small that 1t
barely filled one side of an ordinary
sheet Of paper.
For an announcement that rings
the bell, there's one about alarm
clocks soon to appear in large num-
bers.
Indications are that slant-eyed
Mephistopheles is pulling in some Of
his horns,
Hospitals are crippled by lack OF
help. And no hospitals to take them
to.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

hghtlng men may
depend. His manner
is stern, intent. Far
thest from his mind
are the Broadway
stage and Gypsy Rose
Lee. A smile may
appear for an in
slant on the face of
the WAC operator
who took the call
at the switchboard,
for Gypsy Lee is the
name of a telephone
exchange within the
network connected to
Allied Headquarters.
Names Of the ex-
changes are fantas-
tic concoctions usu-
ally suggested by
the various combat
or operating units
in a spirit of fun,
such as Hot Box,
Frock Coat, Auntie,
Rattlesnake, Frantic,
Mildew, Radish, and
of course, Gypsy
Lee.
The international
switchboard at AL
lied Headquarters is.
of course, one of the
most important.
Since the WACS ar
rived and replaced
men at the board,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Indications are that slant-eye
Mephistopheles is pulling in some G
his horns,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

For an announcement that rings
the bell, there's one about alarm
clocks soon to appear in large num-
bers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-11-12

Hospitals are crippled by lack o.
help. And no hospitals to take then
to.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-11
Realtors Report
Sales Activity

Real estate activity in several
branches was indicated by reports
TO the brokers division Of the
Detroit Real Estate Board last
week. Edward F. Lambrecht OF
Lambrecht Realty Co. announced
sale by his concern of three apart
ments for a total of S273, 900 since
the first Of January with deals
for two others pending.
Four offers have been received
on as many business properties,
he said. with an indication that
two of them Will be accepted, at
least. Victor f. GuStafSon re-
ported sales of four vacant lots
ranging in price from $400 TO $500
in the city of Detroit in recent
days. Clarence j. Boldt stated
that for the month of March he
disposed Of thirty-seven small
farms for total of S44, 700. and
Donald d. James of Walsh, James
& Massey, reported for the month
of March and first week in April
sales aggregating S326.000
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-11
Gov t Leases
y Properties
For War Homes
1873 New Family
Dwelling Units
Made Available

The War Housing Center OF the
Detroit housing commission has
passed the 1000 mark in applica-
lions for consideration of govern
ment lease of property located in
Detroit and Wayne and Washte-
nav counties, it was announced
Saturday by w. Joseph STAIRS,
director.
Twenty-Five leases have been
signed 10 date, resulting in 1873
new family dwelling units-four
cases are in legal process, creating
10 additional units-a total of las
units. These units will be rented
TO war workers registered with
the War Housing Center. Actual
renting and management will be
handled by Home Owners Loan
Corporation.
The War Housing Center is pre-
pared 10 handle all requests from
property owners concerning public
and private conversion. both
necessary to provide additional
dwelling units for the hundreds OF
war workers now making applica-
tons daily for living quarters at
the center.