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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

The Elkton Auto Sales Corpora
ton, Edmund Crothers, President,
has purchased the old pulp mill pro-
perty on West Main Street, Elkton.
.Tke new owner will have new
sales headquarters thereon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

dent of the Westminster Kennel Club;
ard George Ford Morris, one of Amer
ica's best known animal artists.
May 1st, 1945, is the deadline for
entries in the memorial design COM
petition. Merit of the submitted idea
will count for more than artistic ex-
ecution of the finished sketch. Ideas
or sketches should be sent to the
committee in care of Harry Miller,
Gaines Dog Research Center, $50 Park
Avenue, New York II, N. Y. The
judges decision will be final In the
event the idea or design selected by
the committee shall have been sub
mitted by more than one person, the
one first received will have prefer
ence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

Calvert w. S. C. S. have jars to
be filed with fruit or vegetables for
the Kelso Methodist Home for Girls,
at Towson, Md. If you con fill jar
for this worthy cause it will be great
ly appreciated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

The Hartford County Fair will be
held on the fair grounds, Bel Air,
on Thursday and Friday, Septem-
Der and Z.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

1t takes only fortieth of a second
to wink-the quickest way known to
get into trouble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

Every one is of of some use. even
If nothing more than to serve as q
horrible example,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

Diplomacy: The art of letting
some one else have your way
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

A free land is one where you can
cay what YOU please. unless you are
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-31

trying to sell something,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20

Other Detroit stores have ad-
vertised it at $3.50. Genuine
Hallmark quality - heavy and
substantial with machined parts,
sure fire sparkling wheel and
fuel seal when closed Lights
at the flick of 81 En-
the thumb. 49,. Law
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20
Michigan
Mirror
Gene Alleman
Continued from Page 10)

Continued from Page 1O)
burden of proof is up to the en-
ployer. Looking forward to
resumption of military enlistments,
the army has leased office space
in several upstate towns for re-
cruiting details.
The West Michigan Tourist aSso-
citation will conduct vigorous cam
paign this fall for 1916 advertising
commitments by resort operators
and local governments. COMPETE
ton among states is going to be keen
for 1916 tourist dollars We
presume other regional associations
are going to make similar drives
for advertising pledges.
The Pennsylvania Central Air
lines, which serve many Michigan
towns, recently pioneered in a re-
duction of passenger rates whereby
you may now travel cheaper by
plane than by railroad. Here is a
comparative cost between Detroit
and New York City: Airline, $22.55;
railroad, $2789. Tax is additional.
The railroad fare includes Pullman
lower berth.
Roy D. Woodruff of Bay City, a
native of Eaton Rapids, is the sole
surviving member of Congress
among Is men who were elected in
1913 on the Progressive (Bull
MooSe) ticket. The state
owned lodge at Pokagon state park,
in Indiana just south of Coldwater,
accommodated 1928 guests during
1914. The Michigan League
OF Home Dailies is celebrating its
25th anniversary tonight CThurs-
day. in Grand Rapids. Founder was
the late Frank Moses of Marshall.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20

18th birthday recently, he is re-
ported to have said he hoped to
live to be 100. And he gave these
four points as his prescription for
living for the full century; pray
three times a day; eat moderately
never allow yourself to become ir-
ritated and lose your temper; be
silent one day in seven - talking
uses up nervous energy and gives
no chance for meditation"
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20

today endless fine
th animated Mr. Knse 81 still guides the Knse om today
And tody the offspring Of thousands who
in the DIM dstont
"PHARMAcY FIRST FOR 81 YEARS"
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20
Is YEARS AGO
IN WYANDOTTE

A contractor at work on a large
job here complained that his car
penters were quitting to go into the
bootlegging business. To one man
who came around for his pay. the
contractor said: What's the matter
with you? Isn't 80 cents an hour
enough?" To which the carpenter
IS said to have replied: Ninety
cents! Yesterday I made $50 boot
Logging. Suppose I'm going to work
for you?"
The board Of education by unani-
nous vote adopted resolution con-
demning the proposed constitutional
amendment by which all children
would be compelled to attend public
schools. Reports showed that the
plans for the new high school build
ing were nearly ready and adver-
Using for bids was soon to begin
The garbage disposal question was
discussed at the Board of Commerce
meeting. Incarceration of the gar
bage at the French Landing plant
Of the Detroit Reduction company
was the plan most generally fav-
ored.
Included among the stanzas of a
proposed song for Wyandotte was
the verse:
Our river front the finest known
Wyandotte, our Wyandotte.
Our schools will soon be number
one,
Wyandotte, our Wyandotte.
Filtration plant will long endure.
The water now one hundred pure,
Our homes all inconsistencies will
cure,
Wyandotte, our Wyandotte.
Of 600 steamships in Greeces pre-
war merchant marine only lis are
now aflOat.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20

When Mahatma Gandi, midas
political leader, saint" to millions
of Hindus was congratulated on his
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20
Gsr4~A 2x2

Here are five
familiar quota.
lions which you
h q We h ar d
many tim es.
Gene Lockhart.
star Of Mutual's
n e ~ com e d y
series. "The
Nebbe." wonders
If you can com.
plete four of
them. for q pass.
ing score:
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20

OF 600 steamships in Greece's pre-
war merchant marine only lis are
now afloat.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20

l. - from little acorns
grow"
2. water. water everywhere :.
drink"
3. "-haih charms 10 sooih the
savage hreast!"
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5. 60" D. abe mother Of inyen-
tom
D. "Grss ozkS' Z. "sor Gny dsob 20
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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20
Acid Indigestion

Relieved in minutes or
double your money back
Wbsn exress stomach acid causes painful. sunocG-
inr Sss sour stomach and telrtburn doctors usually
prescribe the fsstest-sctng medicines known Ior
gynptoursic relief-medicneS Like those In Bell ans
Tshlsf, No laraffve Bel-ans brings comfort IN
ify or fo1bie your money back on return OF oosns
10 - q all druggtSts.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-20
THROUGH THIS DOOR MILLIONS
HAVE DA <SED

Mr.. KinseI once sold, u wont no future thot
will break the ties Of the post" AIwoys oiert
to service, the Kinsei policy has been friend
Iy, cooperative ond economical. For mony
years the Kinsel downtown store was &C.
claimed the busiest drug store in America,
operating "a hours daily to serve on endless
procession Of pleased customers. These ties
Of the post are the "briek and mortar" Of
kinseI success reflected in twelve great
,ru endless changes, for the some fine spirit
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-19

XX HIGH of these six new best sellers do
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the $125,000 M-G-M prize contest-"Earth
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about religion, love and marriage-"C
tain From CASTLE" the Swashbuckling
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-19

historical romance that keeps you en-
tranced-"Great Son" Edna Ferber's heart
warming story about the great Northwest
and its people-"Image of Josephine" by
Booth Harrington, about misguided girl
who behaved like fool until love tanned
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Detroit evening times., 1945-08-19
LITERARY GUILD MEMBERSHIP COSTS NOTHING

Literary Guild membership is free -
there are no dues or fees. Each month
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Save Up TO 500 On New Books
Literary Guild books are selected by
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Detroit evening times., 1945-08-19
WHICH ONE SHALL WE
SEND YOU-FREE?

LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN, BY Ben Ames WiIIioms
What should be done to a woman who commits the
Eighth Deadly Sin9
CAPTAIN FROM CASTLE, BY son,UeI sheIiuborser
In search of gold and glory, he discovered Catana
the dancing girl and love greater than life itself
EARTH AND HIGH HEAVEN. BY Gwefhoiyn crohon,
Can love and religion mix without exploding?
sweeping love story that deals blow to intolerance
GREEN DOLPHIN STREET, BY EIi1obefh covdge
He married the wrong sister by mistake and lived
the lie for years until his hatred turned to love-
GREAT SON. BY Edno Ferber
Another fascinating story Of the American by
this beloved author. Love- adventure, history all
woven in a tale you won't want to put aside.
IMAGE or JOSEPHINE, BY Booth Tarkinston
Tilted twice because she mean, cruel, foolish -
would she hold the love of the nerveshattered SOL
der who was willing to marry for her convenience
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Detroit evening times., 1945-08-19
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and you will be guaranteed against any
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Detroit evening times., 1945-08-19


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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15
Lafayette

Honoring Myron Plate and his son
Enrol, on their birthday anniversar.
les, Mrs. Lillian Plate entertained in
their home Sunday, Mrs. Ida Clark
Mrs. Estella Jacomet and Mr.. and
Mrs. Nicolet of Lima, Mr.. and Mrs
David Holman and Dean Holman and
the honored guests.
The Keystone and Sempre Fidelis
classes of the Methodist church met
in the church parlors Thursday even
ing. Members present were: Mrs
Bess Brackney Mrs. Jennie Fett, Mrs
Cadda Googin, Mrs. Ivalene Urich
and son, Mrs. Kathryn Schumacher
and daughters, Mrs, Freda Arthur
and the hostesses, Mrs. Lillian Plate
and Mrs. Hilda Badertscher.
Mrs. Helen Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Clum, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Clum, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clum and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Johnson
and Ronald Huber of Lima, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Haughn and family of
Leipsic were Sunday guests of Mrs.
Loretta Clum.
Miss Rosemary and Miss Shirley
Dowell and Sandra Lynn Smith of
Lima were week end guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. o. Hawk.
After spending 26 months overseas
in the European theatre of war, Rich
ard Kline returned to his home Sun
day morning following an honorable
discharge from Indiantown Gap, Pa.
Mrs. Blanche Thompson entertain
ed the Ladies Aid society of the
County Line church of the Brethren
in her home Wednesday. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. Clara Welty, Mrs.
Ida Ballinger, Mrs. Margaret Balling-
er, Mrs. Ruby Long and daughter,
Mrs. Naomi Benroth, Mrs. Imogene
Guthrie, Miss Bessie Guthrie, Mrs.
Lula Roberts, and Mrs. Maxine Boyd
Mr.. and Mrs. Regis Sullivan of Ii
ma were Thursday evening guests of
Mrs. w. O. Hawk.
Mrs. Clara Hammond and Miss
Eloise Hammond of Lakeside were
Saturday guests of Rev. and Mrs. N.
Walter Klingler and other friends in
the community.
Waldo Long who has recently re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
the U. S. Navy has returned home.
The Missionary society of the Con-
gregational-C Christian church met with
Mrs. Josie Williams. Members and
guests present We're: Mrs. Louise
Williams, Mrs. Iona Vint, Mrs. Besse
Hefner, Mrs. Bertha Thayer, Mrs.
Gladys Stump, Mrs. Pearl Klingler,
Mrs. Inez Lippincott, Mrs. Pearl Will
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15
Nev Liquid F Poultry
WOrnler PrOUes
Sensational

A new liquid preparation now on
the market has given poultry rails
ing quite a boost.
This product has beeni esArinfent-
ed on for number oh k$@sfs bylfs
originators. Many. fed tests>Swere
conducted, but itSswas only within
the last few years that Expectations
were realized and now the finished
product is ready fer market.
The first reaction which poultry
raisers usually notice after using
this "boost-up" medicine is dis
tinct reddness of combs and of
course at the same time, the worms
are being eliminated from the birds.
This liquid is unusually easy to
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15
Ma~y
DezAosoI

Just to prove that it's still wacky
world, interest in Buttons politics
which was about zero before the cleo
ton has been at the boiling point ever
since :. and with Charlie Alderman
catapulted into the mayors job in
that write-in campaign last week,
we're reminded that some men are
born great, some achieve greatness
and some have greatness thrust upon
them-but it was Caesar-no less
who thrice refused a crown and best
bet the first of the week is that
Charlie will do likewise . s. they say
that Charlie has made up his mind to
continue to hold down his council job
for which he was a candidate . :.
all of which makes hotter the specu-
lation as to who will be mayor-it
isn't as easy as it looks, because none
of the council-elect have shown any
hankering for the job maybe We'll
have to hang out a "Help Wanted"
sign-if so, the line will form on the
right and it looks as if there1l be no
need for crowding :. we can recall
years ago when there were always
at least a half-dozen seeking to be
mayor-and now the job is political
orphan, unclaimed and unwanted d. :.
speaking of hanging out signs there
will be a lot of mo Hunting" signs to
greet hunters at the opening of the
pheasant and rabbit season, Friday !.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15

iiams, Mrs. Lola Long, Mrs. Belle
Taylor and the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Smith of Lima
We're Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. O. Hawk.
Don Kline returned ohme Wednes-
day from Camp Atterbury, Ind. where
he received his honorable discharge
after Il months service in the Euro
pean theatre of war.
Mrs. Mona Hefner, Miss Eta
Thompson of Lima, were week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Dorance
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian Meyer and
family were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Meyer of Way
nesfeld.
Ernest and Leonard Alderman re-
turned home recently from overseas
service with the United States Army.
LAFAYETTE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
n. Walter Klingler, Pastor
Sunday, November Is Thanksgiving
Sunday program will call for unified
service: $3.50 Sunday school with
Supt. Thayer in charge; followed by
submitting the Thank Offering pro-
gram of the Missionary society pre-
sented by Mrs. Calvin Early and con-
cluding the service with a Thanks
giving sermon by the pastor, Loads
of Favors."
Pilgrim Fellowship at Gas p. m.
Prince of Peace Contest at 7:45 D.
m. at Methodist church.
United choirs rehearsal Wednesday
evening at 800.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15
NAH q -.

an the signs are up none too early
unless all the shooting we heard last
Sunday was only target practise
looks as if some of the trigger happy
boys couldn't wait however, IL
you don't get a bird, there will be
plenty of turkeys for Thanksgiving
this year--or you can settle for chick
en- way under ceiling price +. and
Buttons stocked with venison froz-
en- in local coolers since the big game
hunters returned from Canada the
first of the week i. and chickenpox
is cutting down attendance at the
grade schools.
When two Army trucks collide on
one of those narrow one-track roads
in the Philippines-well, you can i'm
agine the rest-and that's what was
about to happen after the collision as
the drivers of both trucks clambered
out of their cabs for a mutual ex-
change of opinions about dumb driv-
ers-until they recognized each other.
1t was George Meyers, who lived
south of Bluffton on the former Es-
mond Griffith farm and John John
son, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Johnson
of South Main street. So what had
all the makings of G. I. row turned
out to be happy reunion. The two
found that they were both quartered
in the same camp. However, George
is now in Korea, anxiously counting
the days until he can come back to
see his new son born in the hospital
here last week.
And speaking of the Philippines,
Pvt. Roger Klay now in Manila,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15
Milk Loss

The loss in gains and in milk pro-
duction caused by cattle running
and stampeding in an effort to avoid
the heel fly as it deposits grub
eggs on cattle and the almost con-
slant irritation of grubs encysted in
the skin represent too great waste
IN this critical period when maxi
mum milk production is SO inpor-
tant. Grubby cows are not con-
tented COWS. Grubs may cause a
waste of at least 10 per cent of the
feed consumed by badly infested
cattle.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15

give to flocks as it is merely placed placed
into drinking water. 1t is even more
easily used than the older powder
wormers.
1t might be mentioned here that
those wanting to try some of this
new preparation may purchase it in
this section at Jorg's Hatchery.
a4dv.-31
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1945-11-15
Dark Chicks

White colored breeds of hens are
not always white at Matching. White
Plymouth Rocks and White Leghorns
are often quite dark as chicks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-13

DuRKEES MARGARINE
IMPROVES THE FLAVOR OF FOODS
r.! 4; 23e
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-08-31
(0L0RED COUNTY
COMMISSIONER OPENS
NURSING SCHOOL DOORS

CHICAGO, Aug. 81 (ANP)-
County Commissioner, Edward
mike" Sneed, the only Negro to
serve on the board of commissions
ers of Cook county, comprising
Chicago and surrounding towns, in
many years, has just won a notable
victory. For the first time in the
history of the famous Cook County
hospital, known as one of the fore
most municipality operated hospitals
in the country, colored girls will be
admitted to the undergraduate
nurse training school.
Cook County hospital in recent
years, particularly during the war
induced shortage, has employed col
ored graduate nurses to serve in the
wards. 1t housed and fed them al
though in a wing devoted to their
care. The undergraduate school
where nurses are trained, however,
$4,000. There are only three of
these curtains in the world.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-08-31
DINING CAR UNIONS TO FIGHT
SWINDLE CHARGES AGAINST
120 RAILROAD WATERS

CHICAGO, Aug. 81 (ANP)-
The federal government and the
Erie and New York Central rail
roads will have to prove it's case
against 120 dining car walters, ar
rested on a charge of meal swind-
ling against servicemen and wom-
en-.
That is the attitude of not only
the majority of the 129 arrested
men but of the dining car unions
and the Joint Council of Dining Car
employees, which Richard w. Smith
heads. Most of the men deny any
knowledge of the alleged thefts,
said Harrison T. Brooks, a dining
car union representative. They are
supposed to have deprived travel
ing GI's of steak, chicken and duck
dinners.
Spencer J. Drayton, head of the
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1945-08-31

local FBI, charged the II arrested
here with conspiracy to steal from
interstate shipments. Walters,
cooks and stewards sold the meals
to civilians and divided the cash, he
said. FBI agents, posing as student
stewards, were placed on trains to
obtain evidence against the walters.
Those arrested here were The
odore Miller, George Washington
Pettis, Clarence Dumas, Arthur
Shirley, William Matthews, Fred
Little, Ivory Shavers, Albert
Holmes, Thomas E. Lane, Clarence
William Lee. All but Pettis pleaded
not guilty before Commissioner
Edwin K. Walker and are out on
$1,000 bonds until a hearing on
August 81. Pettis may be used as a
government witness, it was learned.
One steward, who is evidently
white, was trapped by admitting
that he made as much as $50 extra
on each run, FBI agents claim.
They also estimate that the railroad
companies have lost large sums by
the racket. The Erie has lost $780,
900 alone, they said, while the New
York Central has probably lost a
larger amount.
Veteran walters, however, ap-
peared skeptical that such whole
sale racket existed. The short meals
the GI's complained about were due
to limited portions of meats and
other items aIocated by the rail
road for servicemen, they said. But
Drayton said the racket was worked
by taking verbal orders for meals.
Already-used checks were en-
ployed, he charged, or guest checks