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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Some Vegetables Contain
Germ-Killing Elements

Common vegetables on every
mans dinner table contain germ
killing agents which may help to
prevent and cure numerous human
and animal diseases in the postwar
years, according to first results of
new research by an American vet
erinarian and others announced in
the current Journal of the Ameri-
can Veterinary Medical association.
Rhubarb, onions, white currants,
chives and garlic are among the
common vegetables containing sub
stances that prevent the growth of
disease-producing. bacteria, accord
ing to the Journals summary of
findings by l. Forest Huddleson,
Jean DuFrain, K. c. Barrons and
Marjorie Giefel in the division of
veterinary medicine and depart
ment of horticulture of Michigan
State college. Among the germs
whose growth is inhibited by these
plant agents are typhoid bacilli, the
pus-forming bacteria which cause
"strep" infections, and those respon-
sible for undulant fever in human
beings; and such animal disease
producing bacteria as those which
cause anthrax, and brucellosis, or
Bangs disease, the report states.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Feathers Can Be Fed to
Aid in Chick Growth

Experiments conducted at Iowa
State college indicate that the addi-
ton of feathers to a basal cereal
diet results in a rate of growth sig
nificantly greater than that produced
by the basal diet when fed to chicks.
The hens feathers contain large
amounts of glycine, cystine, argi-
nine, phenylalanine and lysine.
The feathers were prepared by u.s.
ing one pound of sodium sulfide and
is grams of sodium hydroxide pei
let's dissolved in approximately six
liters of water to which 700 grams
of feathers were added and the mix
ture allowed to stand, with occasion
al stirring, for "a hours. During this
time the feathers were completely
dissolved. Dilute hydrochloric acid
was then added. The residue was
separated from the liquid by filter
ing, washed and dried at tempera-
lures of 100 degrees F. The dried
residue was ground and fed to the
chickens in their mash as a supple
ment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Heart Rests at Sea Level

descent to sea level from high
altitude does afford some rest for
the heart" according to the Jour-
nal Of the American Medical Asso-
citation.
1t is calculated that at $4,000 feet
the heart works about 20 per cent
harder to accomplish 20 per cent
less work than at sea level. The
pressure of the air at higher alti-
tudes is much less than it is at sea
level, and therefore the pressure of
the oxygen which is breathed in is
also decreased. For this reason, the
heart has to work harder to supply
the necessary oxygen to the tissues.
Even climbing in plane from sea
level to $500 feet increases the work
of the heart. However, the Journal
says, "few instances of serious con-
sequence, even in those who have
heart disease, have ever been re-
ported as a result Of airplane
flights"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

Stewards folly" and ''ice box"
were names applied to Alaska for
some time after we purchased it for
$7,200,000 almost 80 years ago. This
figure is somewhat less than the 1914
output of minerals in Alaska for last
year, despite labor shortage. In 1910
nearly $29, 100000 was taken in
Alaska mining operations.
The popular theory that gold fur
nishes the most value from mining
In Alaska is wrong; coal is most
valuable, the 1914 production of $780,
600 tons having been worth 1885,
600. Sand and gravel are estimated
to come next. A1aska's output of gold
In 1914 was 50,840 ounces valued at
$1,799, 400, only about half the yield
Of 194S. Silver, copper, lead, mer-
curry and other metals were pro-
duced in smaller amounts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
THERE MAY BE MUCH DEMAND
FOR GRAIN FIT FOR SEED

Farmers who have wheat and bar
ley suitable for seed may find it in
strong demand as the time for seed
ing these crops approaches, says
John w. Magruder, specialist in
agronomy for the University of Mary
land extension service. He points out
that much small grain originally in
tended for seed has been damaged by
heavy rains.
Mr.. Magruder suggests that the
farmers having grain which they are
not contemplating selling for seed
consider whether it is adapted for
that purpose. Delay in selling or
feeding such grain until fall seeding
is completed may help relieve what
could be an acute wheat and barley
seed situation, he states.
He suggests that farmers who still
have unthreshed grain in shocks in
the field thresh the center bundles
protected by caps separate from the
damage outside bundles. A little care
in handling the grain in that way
may assure a better seed supply than
can be obtained on the market.
Mr.. Magruder recommends also
that a termination test be made of
all barley and wheat before planting
this fall to safeguard against disap-
pointment resulting from low germ
ination.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

Ever since World War I the U. S.
has been growing more of its own
vegetable seeds than it did before.
But the requirements Of the United
Nations forced U. S. growers to
make phenomenal efforts. In
prewar years the average three-year
production of the large seeded vege-
tables such as peas, beans and sweet
corn was about 100 million pounds,
in 1943 and 1914 the average was
nearly 300 million pounds. The
three-year average production of
small vegetable seeds was formerly
about 10 million pounds, the 1914
production was more than IS million
pounds. The four leading biennial
seed crops, beets, cabbage, carrots
and onions, in 1914 showed produc-
ton Of nearly an times the prewar
average.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Little Red School House
Now Belongs to the Navv

The old navy slogan, "Join the
Navy and See the World" has been
changed to "Join the Navy and Get
an Education"
Enrolled in classes and CORE.
spondence' courses throughout the
world are hundreds of thousands OF
navy men who are continuing their
formal education while doing their
part to win the war.
Instruction is given in subjects
ranging from chemistry to poultry
raising, and includes the new meth
cd of farming, soil-less or chemi-
agriculture. Credit is given if the
man passes regulation tests, APP
proved by high schools and colleges.
Many will graduate from high school
on work done while in the service.
Some of the most popular courses
are chemistry, mathematics, law,
business, education, physics, for
eign languages, forestry, soil ero-
sion, hog raising and general agri-
culture. More than 500 courses are
available to members of the navy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
CrOssbred Cattle

Improved breeds of dairy cattle,
result of experimentation with the
"mesticos," European Zebu and Cri-
ollo crossbreds will increase milk
production for 80 million Middle
Americans in our 10 sister republics
to the south. Similar crossbred cat
tie in Brazil have been studied I'M
der the common practice of one
milking day, on pasture the year
round without any supplementary
feeding, the COW nursing her calf
until age of weaving. Under these
conditions, average production of
approximately $500 pounds was OBJ
tanned, with better cows producing
approximately 4,400 pounds. Cows
of this type are good basic stock for
developing new breeds. They can
show herd average of as much as
$50 per cent increase when removed
from common system of manage
ment, fed balanced rations, MIXED
twice daily, and have their calves
reared separately.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

Improved machines and methods
have been valuable aids to wartime
sugar beet production, according to
the U. S. department of agriculture.
By eliminating hand labor opera
tons, time and work have been
saved and greater production made
possible. Among the means are
cross-blocking the rows to get rid of
excess plants, the use of harvesters
and leaders and the most recent
development, shearing of seeds to
increase the number of single
germ units. Improvement in pro-
duction and planting of sheared
seed, and increased experience of
growers, are reported to be COM
bining to produce stands that can
be thinned to yield well with MIMI
mum OF labor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Rabbits Prove Profitable

Any former prejudices which have
been held against wild rabbits
should not be held against the do
mestic, granted rabbit, which is an
entirely different sort of meat prod
uct. Domestic rabbit is white meat,
wholesome, tender and fine-grained,
with delicate flavor which is usual
ly considered to be delectable. In the
average breed of domestic rabbit,
young fryers may reasonably be ex-
pected to attain a weight of from
3k to 4 pounds at an age of 2 or
months. 1t is not unusual for such
rabbits to dress off carcasses which
will be from so to SIS per cent of
live weight, and very often 80 per
cent. Under average backyard con-
ditions, or on farms, it is possible to
produce rabbit meat for approx
mately Is cents per pound.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Cost Of World War I

Despite the relatively small cost
Of World War / compared to the
present war, its cost was 1891, 600,-
100000, which would have been sui.
ficient to have supplied every FAM
lily in the United States, Canada,
England, France, Germany, Russia,
Belgium and Australia with $4,000
house on $500 lot, with 81 900 worth
Of furniture; a $4,000, 900 library for
every community of 100000 inhabi-
tants in those countries; a $40, 000,-
900 university for every such COM
munity; a fund that at s per cent
interest would yield enough to pay
indefinitely 1000 a year to an army
of $4,000 teachers and $4,000
nurses, and still leave enough to buy
every piece Of property and all the
wealth in France and Belgium at a
fair market price.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Tropical Plant

The aloe plant, used today in
treatment of X-ray burns, was once
used for it's medicinal properties by
the Indians of North, South and Mid
die America. The aloe is a peren-
NAL, growing to height of about
foot During the 18th century, its
green leaves were used in the treat
ment of burns. The condensed juice
of the leaves has laxative proper
ties. To extract the juice, the
leaves are cut with knives and inme-
diately placed in upright positions
in wooden troughs. The juice flows
down the inclined trough and into
containers. It is then boiled until
It is the consistency of thick syrup,
poured into gourds or skins and al
lowed to harden. Juice which is ex-
pressed mechanically is muscilagi-
nous and has little value medicin-
ally.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
COMMUNITY CANNING

Mrs. William A. Hastings, Presi-
dent of the National Congress of Par
ents and Teachers, has appealed to
Americans to help save the desper-
ately hungry children of liberated
Europe. AS means to tkis end, she
asked for utmost cooperation in the
Community Canning Program for
War Relief on behalf of UNRRA.
Calling upon parent-teacher lead
ers and members throughout Ameri-
ca, Mrs. Hastings said:
"The saddest sight in all the world
is hungry child, suffering the ills
of malnutrition and semi-starvation.
No efforts are spared when we find
such a child in our own community.
Today, hungry children are world
problem-all the endless thousands
of tkem who may not survive the
coming winter unless we help them.
If we bear in mind that the children
who will adults when our children
are grown, adults with whom our
children will be cooperating to build
better world, we realize that it is
matter of self-interest as we'll as
of altruism to give them all possible
aid
"What can we do to help? The
Community Canning program for
War Relief provides the answer.
Those of us whose gardens and or
chards have yielded more vegetables
and fruits than we ourselves can use
are urged to donate them to our COM
munity canning programs. Every
community in this country is being
asked to increase it's canning output
ten per cent above local needs, SO
that this surplus may be contributed
to the children of other lands.
MAY l call upan all parent-teach-
er members to cooperate with local
committees organized for this pur-
pose? The National Congress has
urged the new United Nations Organ
ization to give special heed to the
needs of children. Here is our OPP
portunity to show our good faith by
making a personal contribution to
the cause of world peace and inter-
national good will"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Infant Mortality Gained
Under Nazi Rule in France

In statement from its Paris cor
respondent, the Journal of the
American Medical Association re-
ports that the infant mortality in
France during the war has in
creased 40 per cent.
The Paris letter states that "37 600
children have been abandoned, COM
pared to 10000 in 1886; the number
of delinquent children has advanced
during the same period from $4,000
to $4,000; the assistance organiza-
tions at present have in their charge
more than 100000 minors but are
far from having sufficient resources
and equipment necessary to accom-
plish this hard task.
Infant mortality has increased 40
per cent; cases of typhoid have dou-
bled, those of diphtheria have tri-
pied; cases of tuberculosis have in
creased by about II per cent on the
average, out in Paris by 48 per cent
and at the mouth of the Rhone
(Marseilles) by "a per cent.
''In l943 there were $4,000 deaths
from tuberculosis, figure certainly
lower than it is in reality, particu-
larly since the deaths are often de-
clared under other causes than tuber-
culosis.
at seems that there had been a
sort of epidemic of serious tubercu-
losis; all those who did not have
sufficient resistance having been
decimated, the surviving ones were
less vulnerable. But it is now al
ready certain that the mortality fig
ures of tuberculosis in France for
the years to come will be above all
those recorded up to now"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Fats Essential

The absolute requirement of the
body for fat is usually met by the
small amounts of this nutrient in
such foods as cereals and breads.
However, since fats more than any
other food have the ability to satisfy
hunger, menu poor in fats should
include between-meal feelings, Uni
versity of California dietitians say.
Lard and vegetable oils are inter-
changeable as sources of calories,
they say. Butter and margarine
furnish vitamin A In addition to cal
cries, so that the housewife who cuts
down the amount of table fats should
serve extra amounts of leafy green
as well as yellow vegetables which
are rich in vitamin,A. Peanut but
ter is roughly the equivalent Of
cooked bacon, in fat and protein.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
GOOD CLOTHES ARE AVAILABLE
FOR WOMEN DESPITE
CHnDm A GEG
SHORTAGES

Despite wartime shortages, good
clothes for women are still available,
and through the exercise of reason
able care in buying any woman can
obtain attire that will measure up to
the pre-war standard.
Common trouble which women
find in their wearing apparel is
avoidable if the shoppers will take
time to read the descriptive labels
which many manufacturers attach to
their dresses and to follow the direc-
tions for preserving the life of the
dress.
One of the principal complaints is
that the colors in dresses fade quick
ly, according to an article in the Sep
tember issue of Good Housekeeping
magazine.
Informative tags or labels can
tell you if colors adequately resist
fading under normal conditions of
use and care" the article states in
part. Zone of the things you can do
to kelp keep colors fresh and gay is
to dry washable dresses indoors.
"In washing clothes made from
acetate rayon, you may help prevent
fume fading by rinsing them in So
luton of washing soda. Use two level
teaspoonsful to each quart of warm
water and dissolve thoroughly. Use
this solution as final rinse after the
clothes have been rinsed thoroughly
by your regular method"
Excessive shrinkage is anotE er
feature which may be overcome by
paying attention to the manufacture
ers' tag, according to the article,
which states that fabric manufactur-
ers can control residual shrinkage to
as little as one per cent.
THAT glazing or shine you see on
washable rayons, especially on seams
or lapels, usually is the result of
ironing at too high temperature or
on the right side of TIE fabric. All
rayons should be ironed on the re-
verse side"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

Terraces are intended eitherto hold
q large part Of the water on field
by means Of earth ridges until 1t is
absorbed, or to carry off the water
in a broad channel properly graded
and shaped so as not to produce too
great a speed as the waters move
down it. Disposal Of water often
presents serious problem in ter
racing. When planned so that the
terraces empty on permanent grass
pasture, q method In wide use, the
surplus water can be employed to
advantage for food irrigation
through contour burrows, level irrk
CATION bitches o. other meanss
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
Disciplinary Barracks

Intractable offenders of the army,
prisoners convicted Of the more seri-
Gus offenses, those suffering from
mental and neurological disorders
but not insane, and others of more
doubtful restorability are commit
ted or transferred to disciplinary
barracks. The most serious offend
ers are sent to one Of the three
maximum security disciplinary bar
racks, walled institutions with cell
blocks. Since January l, 1943, total
of 1928 prisoners have been COM
mitted to disciplinary barracks. OF
these, $3.50 were received from re.
Mobilization centers after 1t was de-
termined that they were not capable
e restoration q duty,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
POWERFUL NEW DRUG AIDS
PENICILLIN

Doctors see bright future for new
germ fighter which can be used with
Miracle Drug and cures some ills
that otkers can't reach. Read of this
new discovery in the September 18th
issue of
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
Favorite Magazine With The
BALTIMORE
SUNDAY AMERICAN
Order From Your Local Newsdealeg
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

The Bradford oil Aeld in Pennsyl-
vania has produced as much oil by
reworking structures once thought
depleted as was obtained by primary
producing methods since the incep-
ton Of this Geld "A years age.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

A male shopper. prowling around
a department store, squeezed one doll
and it hollered "Mama!"
He squeezed another-and she
yelled "Floorwalker,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07
DafynitiOns

Dieting: Triumph of mind over
platter.
Dust: Mud with the juice squeezed
out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-09-07

Anyway, man can still take a
chew without feeling that he should
first offer one to lady.
Milford chronicle., 1945-11-30
Marine Workers Are
Needed Immediately
tContinueo from Frsr pARe

cut the region have been advised
to extend every effort TO get these
l.alinr workers quickly. We have
been told that .S0J OF these work
ers must reach the Pacific area be-
lore the end of this year.
Army transportation officials
have announced that these work
crs Will be employed at Civil Ser
vice employees under expected ap-
puintments appointments which
are made directly by the Army IA
Their than through Civil Service
ChdnnelSl and must execute an EN-
pluynncnt contract calling for a
minimum service of one year from
The date of their arrival in the Pa
Citic Theatre.
They will be entitled to the ben
efits OF annual and sick leave
granted by Civil Service. and bene-
fits from the United States En-
pluyce's Compensation Act. for in
jnries sustained while in the per
fOrmanCp of duty Civil Service
Retirement Benefits also will be
available They further are en-
titled to the War Risk benefits
bonuses and medical care and hos
pitalizati0n for illness or injuries
sustained in the line of duty
Among the required personnr
are Masters. $3.449.00; first Off
GERS, $3,l02.00; chief engineers
$3!,4l3.o0; first assistant engineers
$%3.l02.00; class c vessels and chic
Cooks $2Gl0.0O; able bodied sea
Milford chronicle., 1945-11-30
Ne0US of4-H
&SRCZUBS
Shawnee Speed Kids

The regular November meeting
OF the Shawnee Speed Kids All
Club was held AT the home of the
leader Miss Jane Grove. The meet
ing opened by saying the club
pledge then singing. America.
The secretary read her report Old
and new business was discussed
next. The birthday calendars have
arrived and We are going TO try TO
sell them all. We decided 10 go
Christmas caroling and TO deliver
some food baskets. Names were
drawn so that We could exchange
little christmas gifts among the
members of the club at the next
meeting.
After the meeting was adjourned
Mrs Grove and Miss Jane Grove in
stlucted the club on knitting and
crOcheting Our next meeting will
be the election OF officers. 1t will
be held at the home OF Phyllis and
Barbara Harrison
Milford chronicle., 1945-11-30
Delaware Holly
Wreaths Will Be
Minus Berries
CONTINUED from First Page)

The dealers stated that shipment
OF ease holly will he also neg
ligible because OF the absence OF
berries. Operators OF processing
plants. which have sprung up on
the peninsula III the past TWO years
have been buying wreaths FOR the
past lew months and now have
consignments ready for buyers in
81 Louis. Chicago and Cincinnati.
he professors treat the WreathS
with 4 preServative and then store
them until they are ready for sale.
when they are trimed with artifi-
cial berries. About TWO weeks prior
10 Christmas. shipments of holly
Wrtaths will he sent TO Buffalo
Boston. Albany. Pittsburgh. New
York. Newark. Jersey City. Phila-
delphia and the Pennsylvania Goa
region, dealers stated.
They said there is an eXtraordi.
nary demand for the wreaths this
year but scarcity OF labor has re
Milford chronicle., 1945-11-30

suited in shortage OF the produce.
Many persons. previously enA"Ae"
in making wreaths. are now en-
ployrd in the poultry industry ne
dealers explained
Despite the increasing cost "l
making wreaths buyers in lower
Delaware have been purchasiiG
from six to eight thousand wreathS
daily in anticipation OF an increas-
ed demand this year. The Delmar-
va Peninsula is the home of com
mercialization OF the holly wreath
and between ThanksgiVins ana
Christmas. thousands OF residents,
Milford chronicle., 1945-11-30
Grants Hold Annual
Santa Claus Party
tcont,nueo from FIRST Page;

er Phyllis Wilkins Audrey
Schrech
Bassos Thomas Baxter. Henry
Saunders. Gilbert Wilkins. Jack
Worthin2tun.
Avenue Methodist Junior Choir
Charles +. Narncy. chorister
Mrs Edward Hurley. accompan-
list.
Girls Louise Nailor Florence
Lynch Phyllis lsaacs. Rachel
James. Ruth Kimmel. Ruth Glenn
ruts. Ethel Clements. Ethel Wint-
jim. Pat Mills Pat Gricr, Peggy
coffin Romia Wrlch. Emma Petty
john. Anne Btswick. Anne Lodge
Bcruict Wilson, Elizabeth IIous-
tom Doris Wilkcrson. Roslyl
Sharp Betsy Griesbach
Boys Joseph McFaul. Jack
Tease Sonny Mct toy. Skippy May
new. DICK FaiX. Jimmie Johnson
Leonard Staytou. Ned Salevan
Floyd Layton
Milford chronicle., 1945-11-30
PROCLAMATION
CONTINUED from First Page

tanning peace and prosperity not
only in our own land hut through
out the world turth,l suggest
that flags OF our state and nation
hc displayed and that All schools
churches and civic organizations
conduct appropriate exercises in
Commemoratlon OF This date in his
tory
In testimony whereof, Walter
W. Bacon. Governor OF the State
OF Delaware. have hcrtunIo SET my
hand and caused The Great Seal OF
the said State 10 be hcrtuuto al
fixed. at Dover, this tWcuty-tirst
day OF \ovember in the year OF our
Lord one Thousand nine hundred
and forty-tiye and OF the Indcpeud-
ence OF the United States OF Am
erica the one hundred and seven
ueth.
tSedl1
WALTER w. BAr ON
BY the Governors
William j Storey
Secretary OF state