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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Exceedingly Important
On the Percentage Basis

The lumber camp foreman re-
ceived orders from headquarters
to make certain changes in his
monthly report. Among other
things, he was told that all fig
ures must be expressed in terms
of percentages.
There had been bitter COM
plants concerning the food served
by the camps cook, and finally
two attractive women were dis
patched to take his place.
The next months report to
headquarters read in part as fol-
lows: "There has been an impor-
tant development at camp. Last
week per cent of the men mar
ried 100 per cent of the cooks"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01

SOCIAL NOTE: Luke Peabody,
most generous man in Pike
County, is figgerin' on buyin' his
wife a brand new pillow SOS she'll
be able to git the plowin' done
quicker this spring.
COOKIN' NOTE: Best idea fer
buyin' margarine Is to- always
git a Table-Grade Margarine -.
one that's made special fer use
on the table. Nu-Maid Marga-
rine's Table-Grade. As nice q.
tastin' spread fer bread asthere is
JUST A NOTE: Stingiest people
/ know are those folks who amt
got a kind word to spare fer
anyone.
SPECIAL NOTE: Heavens, H
amt no secret that when want
to bake an extry-flne cake or pie,
I don't use no hat-tastin' fat fer
shortenin'. No sir-e-e, I use q
Table-Grade Margarine. Nu-
Maids a hundred percent Table,
Grade with mild, sweet,
fresh-churned flavor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Il WAS A VICTIM
OF CONSTIPATION!"
"Found Relief In Famous
Breakfast Food"
User Writes
Suffer from constipation? Then
read this unsolicited letterl

read this unsolicited letterl
81 was a victim of constipation for
many years. trying all sorts of medicinal
remedies. but to no avail. Then tried
KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN, and after the
first triad experienced relief. I now eat
KELL0GG'S ALL-BRAN every day as
part Of my regular diet. The sufferings
from constipation have vanished and am
overjoyed at feeling like a new person at
the age Of 26. / am passing this news
along so that others who are suffering may
find relief" Mrs. Beatrice Meyer, 25l
Hawthorne Ave-, Newark, N. J.
You, too, may never need an
other harsh laxative, if your con-
stipation is due to lack of bulk in
the diet. Just eat a dish of deli
cious KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN
every day, and drink plenty of
water. If not satisfied after a TO-
day trial. send empty carton to
Kellogg's Of Battle Creek-and get
double your money back! ALL
BRAN is not a purgative. It's a
wholesome food made from the
vital outer layers of wheat. It pro-
vides gentle-acting bulk, which
helps promote normal Taxation.
Get ALL-BRAN at your gro
GERS. It's made by Kellogg's Of
Battle Creek and Omaha.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
It Hurts to Give

Tramp-Could you give me some
thing to eat?
Lady of the House-Why, yes. u
you'll cut some wood for me.
Tramp-Let's not spoil It, lady.
Just keep 1t a magnanimous gesture.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
FARM FUN

What's the best way to irri-
tate q farmer?
Witt don't kno What2
Nit-Trample on his corn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
No Trouble At An

Hubbie-If should die. would you
visit my grave oftenf
Wifie-Of course l would ] have
70 pass the cemetery anyway when
ayer 10 70 my hairdresserl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Way on Key

Jones-Yes. Brown has organic
trouble.
Smith - Why. he looks perfectly
healthy to me.
Jones-You should Just hear him
play In our church some Sunday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
NOTHING WASTED
By Neher

Scotch Bride - Where's MacTav.
ish?
Wedding Guest-He's behind the
car trying on the old shoes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
An Attractive Chair
From Odds and Ends

"A BATTERED side chair, q
"A scrap Of plywood, part of a
can of fiat paint, and a can Of del
phinium blue enamel; piece of
blue and white ticking and a strip
of coarse white material that was
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Financial Wizard

Jim - My aunt makes money
changing dollars for quarters.
Slim-You're crazy. Nobody can
make money that way.
Jim-She does-She runs q board
ing house.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01

Joe-What's the favorite food In
Gilman
BILL don't know. What Is itf
Joe-Jap Sueyl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Sound Advice

Harry-Don't you think I should
marry a girl who can take q joke?
Jerry-That's the only kind you'll
getl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
zhsoAoese
Esl,s
Reao's"
hin WASHINGTON
By Waller Sheod
81 WNU Correspondent
WNU Washington Bureau.
1916 Eye ST.. N. w.
Exchange of Students
To Promote Good Will

THE state department has plan,
Il now embodied in a bin before
the congress, which may do more
than all of our diplomats to bring
about good will and understanding
between the peoples of our nation
and other nations of the world.
The idea Is simple and merely
provides for the bringing together
face-to-face of as many as possible
of the folks from the home towns OF
other nations with those of the home
towns Of our own country. The
plan provides for the reciprocal ex-
change of students, teachers, scien-
tiffc specialists and leaders in lit
erature, the arts, agriculture, labor
and business, for mutual study and
understanding Of our a national life,
our manner of living and doing
business, at first hand. There would
be no propaganda, no half truths
gained from colored movies or
news, just method by which these
folks can see the United States
and its people as we really are.
They would see our faults and our
virtues, full, rounded picture
which the state department believes
will pay rich dividends in better
understanding of America and the
other peoples of the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Or. Miles Nervine
XLiquid or Effervescent Tablets)

N11QU1U .VA 21HSx VSOcCnS @"HCsSI
DR.. Miles Nervine is . time
tested sedative that has been
bringing relief from Functional
Nervous Disturbances for sixty
years yet is rs up-to-date as this
mornings newspaper. Liquid 25e
and 81. 90. Effervescent tablets $50
and 75t. CAUTI0N-Take only
a. directed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
We May Be Feared, Hated

The United States has emerged
from the war as the worlds most
powerful nation, and strong nations
too readily become hated and
feared. Hence, this program of the
state department will attempt to
eliminate this fear and to correct
some distorted impressions of us.
The entire program was adopted
under orders Of President Truman
to 'build in the hearts and minds
Of foreign peoples everywhere full
and fair picture of American life and
Of the policies Of the government.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01

wv HEN the stress Of modern
w living gets con your nerves"
O good .sedative can do a lot to
lessen nervous tension, to make
you more comfortable, to permit.
Testful sleep.
Next time o days work and
worry or o nights wakefulnesss,
makes you Irritable, Restless or
Jumpy-gives you Nervous Head.
ache or Nervous Indigestion, try
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
Expect 10000 by 1947

The program has already been
tested ON q small scale and some
400 persons from the Latin Amer
lean republics have taken advan-
tage Of this reciprocal program to
come here and study America and
American methods and in turn we
have sent similar number to those
countries. The department expects
some 10000 foreign students 70 take
advantage Of the program this year
and expects at least 10000 in 1947.
The state department fears that
In most foreign countries a wrong
and harmful impression Of the Unit
ed States has been brought about
by gangster movies, by pictures and
stories Of lush, luxurious living here,
and the sketchy information given
In foreign newspapers.
Included in the bill, which would
give the state department the nee
essary legislative authority for its
worldwide program, in addition to
the exchange Of persons, are provi-
sions to:
Maintain and service American IL
braries in go countries; send out
daily radio report to carry full texts
Of important official announcements
to our diplomatic missions; docu-
mentary service to supply diplomat
ic Offices with background material,
biographical sketches and informa-
ton about life in America; photo ex-
hibits, displays and film strips for
non-commercial use in foreign coun-
tries; continuation of the publication
Of the bi-monthly magazine Amer
lea" started by owl during the war;
production in foreign languages Of
news reels about the United States;
and operation of short-wave broad
casting station to cover the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-02-01
They Learn HosU We Do Re

as American methods of soil con-
servatiOn, rural Identification, pub
lie health safeguards, child care and
adult education. In addition, pro-
vision is made for the training Of
these people in the functioning of
our own state and federal govern
ments how we operate how
our schools and colleges and univer-
sites are run. The whole program
is to be worked out comparatively,
with other governments to share the
responsibility and costs.
Credit for this idea is given to
William Benton, assistant secretary
OF state in charge of public affairs,
who, by the way, was partner of
OPA's Chester Bowles in the adj
vertising business.
Benton declares there is no SUBJ
stitute for face-to-face contact to
bring about proper understanding
and declares, that the future nation
al security Of the nation is directly
concerned in seeking the friendship
of peoples and their understanding
of our own people and our free
society. He maintains that govern
ments have weather vane charac-
teristics and that it is the peoples
of the world, not governments, in
whom we must put OUT trust for our
future security.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
1880 OUT IN BRASS STRIKE
IN CONNECTICUT

WATERBURY, Conn. OPP =
Brass production in the Naugatuck
valley area was down to zero as 4,5M
employees Of the Scovill Manufacture
ing company joined the strike of $4,000
workers at the American Brass COM
pany and the Chase Brass and Copper
company.
The Scovill workers followed their
fellow members Of International Union
of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
tCIO) out on the picket lines within
As hours. a last-mlnutc otter OF a 10
per cent wage increase was turned
down by the S.covill workers. The
union is demanding a So per cent in
crease at all plants Of the three firms.
The other two companies have made
no counter-oficrs.
A countrywide strike III the brass
and copper industry will be discussed
at a meeting in Cleveland Feb. ~, to
which AFL and unaiiiliated unions in
the industry have also been invited, a
Go spokesman said here Feb. 8.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14

The 30th annual convention Of the
State Council OF Carpenters held at
Missoula in the Labor Temple Zebra
AIRY I. 5. and 9th reelected Richard
Donovan OF Butte. as president Harry
NJ. Hunt. secrctary-treasurc-, and the
following were elected as wee prcsi-
dents
Roy Thompson, Billings.
James +. lumber, Missoula.
T.. T. Wattam, llavre.
James Bidwell. Glendivc.
T. p. Taylor. Boeman.
For the first time i'll the history OF
the Carpenters Council, the lumber and
sawmill workers joined with them in a
joint session.
1t was reported that most Of the
lumber companies had signed up with
the unions, and satisfaction was ex-
pressed over the progress of the strike.
Resolutions we're introduced favor
ing the veterans and requesting the In
tcrnational Union Of Carpenters at In
dianapolis to cooperate.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
ODE TO LABOR

He can thank his master Tor his
gnarled, horny hands, his stopped mis-
shapcn body. his shaggy gray unkcmpt
hair, his few remaining rottlng teeth.
his dim pale eyes with NJ expression
His master. Tor whom he went down
into the bowels Of the earth and with
those horny gnarled hands brought out
wealth i'll abundance. Down in that
hot earth. dripping with sweat, he dug
the tunnels and installed the cages.
Those cages that must be installed on
strong strong cables TO carry his sons
and grandsons down into those hot pits.
They must be strong strong cables.
Gables have been known to break.
These must be strong to carry his sons
and grandsons who in their turn must
go down to bring out wealth for their
master. He has his master to thank
for that one leg that is shorter than
the ether . it was injured while he
was placing the cable that must be
strong strong! to carry his sons and
%grandsons.
-R. Marie Hansen, Arlec. Mont.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
HEARINGS MAY Be
HELD ON MVA

KANSAS CITY. INSTRUMENTATION
Of the membership and backing OF the
various major organizations on either
SIDE u the NVA controversy was urged
rs the executive committee OF the re-
eional committee ior MVA at a meet
ing here.
The request was directed to Senator
Elmer Thomas If Oklahoma. chairman
u the senate agriculture committee.
which IS expected to hold hearings on
tie Murray MA bill in February.
lie NY executive committee said
I ie'egei ah III iasestigAtion would
Disclose that the principal opposition
t0 MNN M4s coming from power utlli-
ties and other interest, opposed to the
peoples welfare.
Amone organizations opposing MVA
that the committee wants investigated
are the National Reclamation ~associa-
tion. Mississippi Valley association
and Missouri Valley Development as
>ociation.
The committee elected \. J. Forth.
business manager ct Carpenters local
Nl, Wichita. kas.. to the position Of
Kansas representative on the regional
executive committee. coniirmingtatndd
eNecptiye committee. confirming
Porth's nomination by the Kansas con
n,ittee Tor MAA..
George !. Docking. president Of the
First National bank OF Lawrence, Kas.,
vas elected 4 member-at-large of the
executive committee.
The committee expressed confidence
tha, iicld hearings on the Murray bill.
which It has been repeatedly urging.
VIII demonstrate that people OF the ba-
sin favor MN.A. Senator James +.
Murray OF Montana, sponsor OF the
bill. has requested that such hearings
be held BY the agriculture committee
At Jefferson City. Mo-; Omaha, Ncb..
and Bismarck, N. d.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
CORPORATIONS PLAN PRICE RISE
CAMPAIGN NOW GOING ON TO FORCE
GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW EXTRA PROFITS

V N>llIEGTON-6Fpl-A planned
campaign On the part 81 the greatest
and ucal,hiest corporations in America
lp held up the american people for
cNorbiiant price increases or to destroy
Nnlerlean labor was seen By Sen. Jo-
>eph f -Guifcy (D-pa) in a speech
Feb . sharply critieizine the United
State, Steel corporation Tor its stub
horn refusal to conprosisc with It's
striking workers.
Gniicy got the Senate floor during
the FEPC filihus,er oil southern poll
iaNeNrs TO take up the steel strike sit
Lation.
The Pennsylvania, who has been A
good trend Of organized labor through
on, his long period OF service. charged
ttat the blame for the present strike
rest, squarcly on the company. This
does not seem 10 be merely a case Of
I. ). Steel setting a pattern and the
rest Of the industry following suit
but rather a planned campaign on the
part OF the greatest and wealthiest cor
porations i'll America to hold up the
American people for exorbitant price
Increases. or To destroy American labor.
The government OF this country is
faced with a great responsibility in this
hour. and | hope that the legislative
branch oil the government will accept
that responsibility. | support whole
hcartcdly President Truman's recon-
mcndation OF a wage increase for the
steel workers. | have grave doubt that
the passage OF fact-finding legislation
would have solved this strike problem.
The facts have been found-the work
crs have cooled off for far more than
80 days, without the compulsion OF law.
Yet one million workers are now on
strike across the nation because Of the
continued refusal Of corporation. to
grant adequate wage increases.
The proper committees OF the House
and Senate should look into this ap-
parent joint activity on the part OF
large corporations and the moneyed in
~tcrcsts and lay bare all the faets-not
only as to industry's ability to pay
higher wages. that has been demon
stratcd-but as to its program for
America. | also hope that serious a.
t~ention will be given to revising our
tax laws 50 that the American people
will not be substituting corporations in
! their efforts to break the organizations
/ ol their workers"
! The present situation Guisey said.
is particularly alarming when viewed
against the b~ackdrop Of history. | can
only conclude from the attitude OF the
corporations that they are bent on get
ting as large profits as possible and
paying as low wage as possible
To back up his charges, Guffey pre-
sentcd a detailed analysis OF the finan-
cal structure Of the steel industry 10
show is ability to meet the wage in
crease and charged that the figures.
issued by the United Steel Workers
lCIOl have never been denied by the
industry.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
FOREIGN COPPER
BUYING RESUMED

Though the strike situation III vari-
Gus sections OF the non-icrrous metals
industry failed 10 improve during the
last week, the TACT that the govern
ment IS making a strong drive to end
the stoppage oil work at the steel plants
made most observers feel hopeful that
a general settlement Of the labor ditii-
%cultics. is not lar oil. 1t was stated
officially that buying of foreign copper
by Metals Reserve is being resumed.
The expected limitation order on cad
MUM was issued by CPA. effective
ments in the lead situation. with on
sumcrs disturbed because Of shrinking
supplies, reports the /. & NJ. !. Metal
x Mineral Reporter.
Copper
The Reconstruction Finance corpo-
ration announced Jan. % that the Of
iicc Of metals reserve is renewing its
purchases Of foreign copper. At the
recommendation of the civilian produc-
ton administration the buying pro-
gram involved 10000 tons a month over
the first half OF 1910. 1t was stated
that this tonnage is in addition to COM
mitments presently outstanding. The
purchase price was not disclosed.
The statistics OF the fabricating di-
vision Of the copper industry indicate
that consumption in Decembcr
amounted to 95.3N tons. This brought
total consumption for l945 to l,462,440
tons, against 1.656,0s2 in 1914. Stocks
in the hands of fabricators totaled 35,-
6l8 tons at the end Of December,
against 36S,0A2 tons a month previous
and 3A,0l7 tons at the end OF 1914.
Lead
In the absence OF official word from
authorities in Washington on the re-
cent proposals by members Of the in
dustry 70 raise the price Of lead. the
trade last week just about concluded
that the suggestions will not be recog-
nized until the supply situation becomes
more acute. The government is ready
to purchase foreign lead at the So
called world price Of 7 cents. With the
strike in Mexico still in progress,
metal from that source is being offered
sparingly.
Sales of lead in the domestic market
last week totaled 6,682 tons.
Zinc
Demand for special high grade on
tinues active. and some producers arc
sold up so far as February metal is
concerned. Others, however, were in
a position to take on additional bust
ness. Prime Western has suffered a
little recently because Of the steel
strike.
The British ministry Of supply has
purchased special high grade from Ca
madam producers at the equivalent Of
9 cents per pound. delivered. This has
improved the outlook for zinc in the
Canadian market.
Work stoppage at three plants of
the American Zinc. Lead & Smelling
company ended Jan. %. Workers we're
granted a wage increase Of ~ cents
an hour, and operations were resumed
at Fairmont City and Hillsboro, Ill.
and at Columbus, Ohio. Production at
the company's clectrolytic zinc REIN
cry at Monsanta, ILL.,. was resumed
earlier in the month.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
CORPORATIONS PLAN PRICE RISE
INFLOW OF GOLD ADDS TO
VOLUME IN u. S. TREASURY

WASIINGTON ID. C.-Thc inflow
al gold into the United States from
ioreien nations continued i'll the week
ending Jan. 80 and lifted the country
gold reserves 10 a neW peak since July
x. l945. the federal reserve system has
disclosed.
Inventories oi the yellow metal on
Jan. 80 stood at S10,l57 million, a ris,
81 So million from a week earlier
Stocks 81 gold have increased Sill
million in the past three weeks, reflect
ing selling by foreign nations TO build
up their dollar balances.
The system also revealed that money
in circulation, declining for the nth
successive week, dropped SOB million
to S27.9l4 million. The systems hold
ings OF L. 5. government securities de-
creased S44 million to S23.927 million.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
UNRRA Drugs Lick Plaques
but Can't Combat Flu

WASHINGTON. u. C.-With the
help OF the latest drugs supplied by
UNKRA, doctors in Europe and Asia
can cope with most cpidcmics. They
are successfully isolating the dread
plaques which i'll the past moved down
whole populations.
But "ilu," the highly infectious sick
ness which swept over Europe after
the last war, can still seldom be pre-
vented. Supplies to build up the peo-
pies resistance, and services 70 make
the hospitals more up-to-datc are the
principal measures UNRRA is taking
in its relief opt. A.ions abroad 10 com
bat this stubborn scourgc.
Montana labor news., 1946-02-14
MINERS WILL GET
MEDICAL CHECK=uP

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo.-Mine SUI
pcrintcndents from the Cripple Greek
districts attended the meeting in Colo
RADIO Springs Monday, the purpose OF
which was to discuss the new state law
dealing with industrial diseases, with
especial reference to silicosis. The
new law will operate under the state
industrial commission.
1t will be necessary. they state, for
all company men and ~lcssces to have
a thorough physical examination and
chest N-ray within the next 80 days.