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Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
Learn to Swim While at Sea.

The steamship Arcadian, the Royal
Mail lines new cruiser, arrived at
New York from Southampton by way
of the West Indies, to go into the Ber-
muda service. 1t has features that no
other cruising steamship has. includ.
ing bunkless staterooms, all of its
cabins being equipped with bed
steads. She can accommodate four
hundred passengers and all may eat at
one time in double storied dining
room. Passengers who cannot swim
and desire to learn will receive lessons
from a swimming Instructor, who has
charge of 30-foot tiled pool. with sea
water OF summer temperature
There is window In every stateroom,
and in warm weather the rooms are
artificially cooled. The Arcadian has
a displacement of 14,120 tons, Is 517S
feet long and 55.3 feet wide amid
ships. 1t will sail on it's first trip to
Bermuda at noon on Saturday.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
OPPOSED TO INTEMPeRANcs
Organization Takes Strong Stand
Against Liquor Traffic-Signif-
cant Action on Question Taken.

It Is perhaps not generally known
organization takes against intemper-
ance. and in opposition to the liquor
traffic in general On this question
the organization Is everywhere
unit and no principle Of the Grange ID
more rlgtdly insisted upon than that
neither the liquor business nor any
body connected with 1t will be for one
moment tolerated In the Grange.
Along this line significant action
has recently been taken in two differ
ent Grange states, that makes very
clear the stand the order takes on the
liquor question. One of these in
stances was at a big Grange meeting
In Heron county, Ohio, when this reso7
luton was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we as a Grange are
opposed to all liquor advertisements
as are published in a number of our
leading daily newspapers, and ask
that they be discontinued. We refer
20 the Toledo Blade. Cleveland Plain
Dealer. Cleveland Leader and Cleve-
land News"
The other was vote passed with
great vigor at rousing great meeting
In Pennsylvania, and was as follows:
Resolved, That the present inter-
state commerce law permitting the in
PRODUCTION of intoxicating liquors into
territory where its sale as beverage
has been prohibited by the citizens OF
such territory is an insufferable out
rage and we as a Pomona Grange
hope to see our congressman use ev-
cry effort to assist in the enactment OF
what is known as the Kenyon-Shep-
hard bill, which is designed to correct
this evil
Resolved, That a copy OF this reso-
luton be sent to our national l5gisla-
tors"
AS further emphasizing the Grange
position, it will be of interest to
know that a rigid section in the fun
damental law of the Grange covers
this very question and in language so
plain there is no danger of it's being
misunderstood. The law in question
reads as follows
When any Patron shall engage in
the sale of spirituous liquors as a
beverage, either wholesale or retail.
such Patron SHALL without notice, be
dropped from the roll and member
ship, and the secretary shall notify
the secretary of the State Grange.
who shall notify each subordinate
Grange in the state where such offend
ing Patron resides"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
Joy Of the Lord.

Sorrow for sin is the road to the
10y of salvation. AS with the people
of Israel of old, the terrors of the law
are only the reverse side of the glory
of the gospel; the warnings are only
shadows of the promises. So Ezra
spoke words of consolation to the
weeping people assembled to hear
from his lips Gods message to them.
"This day is holy unto Jehovah your
God; mourn not nor weep, for the
10y of Jehovah~is your strength"
The Joy that gives strength is q
divine Joy, it is called "the JOY of Je-
hovah." For pain and rapture meet
in the life of God. He, too. feels an.
guish for the broken law as he sees II
in the broken lives of his children,
and he, bearing the burden of the
worlds agony in atoning love.
touches the blessedness Of divinest
Joy through sacriflcial service. when
he sees of the travail of his soul and
is satisfied. When we learn to share
his heart-break over lost world and
lost souls we shall have also entered
into the Joy Of our Lord.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
Civic Center Idea Is Old,

The civic center idea is not new. It
is as old as systematized building. The
forum of a Roman city was fianked
with its courts of justice and buildings
of administration. The agora of Ath-
ems, as nearly as one may learn, had
its temple and schools and courts of
law. But in American cities only the
oldest and the newest have their pub
lie buildings so grouped that each may
be seen by itself and yet so that all
ut into a consecutive architectural
scheme.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
Sagacity OF Lower Animals.

Prof. F. A. Perrin of Chicago uni
versity. in lecture before the Ameri.
can Psychological association at
Washington. dwelt on the savacity of
the lower animals. which he declared
is often greater than that of man him.
self. For example. said he, a rat will
reason his way out of e complicated
Enclosure with more ease than an edu-
cater human being would IN an analo-
gous case.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
All Kinds Of Members.

Although the Grange is primarily an
agricultural organization and exists for
the advancement OF the farmers inter.
ests, IL has nevertheless been greatly
broadening its scope in recent years
and is today embracing many not act
ual tillers of the soil. but who still
possess a large interest in agriculture
and a hearty readiness to join in all
that pertains to rural Improvement
and the farmers welfare
How varied Is the membership in
some modern Oranges is decidedly
In evidence in one Grange recently
reported. that has the following re-
markabIe list of occupations listed in
IT'S membership ROLL:
Automobile salesman 1, baker 1,
blacksmith l, bookkeeper 4, butcher 2,
clearinghouse keeper /, contractor
and builder l. carpenter s, clerk 2,
pressman l. farmer g. florist I, fish
dealer I, gardener 8. garage owner 1,
grocer 5. grove superintendent ], hay.
feed and grain 1, housewife 50, hunts
man 1, ice and wood dealer l, kennel
man L, lawyer l, livery stable keeper
l, market gardener l, milk dealer 1.
manager and foreman s, machinist 1.
mayor /. minister 2. musician l, paint
or 2. plumber /. postmaster l. poultry
dealer l. physician 2. retired 2, school
superintendent /, selectman /, station
agent l. stenographer 6. student 15.
teacher 4, telephone operator 8. team
ster 1. tennis expert l. trained nurse
L. member OF Congress l. member OF
Legislature |, unknown 5.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02

!y ought to be expected to, and rose
combed varieties do better on this ac-
count, but given comfortable quarters
have no trouble in getting them to
lay in winter. Last December was
very cold month here, the tempera-
ture being below zero nearly every
morning during the month and some
mornings more than 20 below. I had
yearling hens laying, also pullets
hatched In June that had been laying
since September l.
Other small breeds that have tried
fill all these points except one.
have found none other so strong and
hardy and consequently easy to raise,
Ind SO take them all in all, the Leg
horn suits me for an all-around farm
er's fowl better than anything that /
have ever tried.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
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PRESS BEST TO REACH PEOPLE
Big Corporations tisVe Learned That
Erecting 3ia buildings Ia Not
Profitable Advertising.

Many attempts have been made to
invent methods Of Advertising that
will be superior TO the ordinary med
iums like the newspapers. magazines
street cars aud blllboards In the
search for novelty hundreds OF
schemes have teen devised and al
though some have been effective to
degree majority have been absolute
failures.
A fine building Is regarded as a good
advertisement Of a business, just as
good clothes produce a favorable i'm
preston upon those with whom their
wearer comes in contact The observ-
er who sees 1t regards It as an evil
dence of prosperity and responsible
ity. The Equitable Assurance A5so-
cations building. recently destroyed
by fire; the Singer and Metropolitan
the world. were erected not so much
for these several institutions as to
provide striking and impressive ad-
vertisements.
Immense buildings like these rarely
produce a sufficient amount OF rev.
enue to pay even small interest on
their cost. When there is a deficit it
is charged, as likely as not, to the ad
vertising account The question that
is sometimes considered in board
meetings is, els 1t worth the price? ?"
and the usual conclusion is that it 10
not 1t Is reported that the Equitable
which at one time had plans prepared
for skyscraper that should overtop
all others and which would cost from
$20000,O00 to $30.O00,O00 has aban-
doned the project
The success of insurance companies
depends upon the amount of policies
they can write during the year, and
the Singer company relies upon its
sales of sewing machines to furnish
dividends for its stockholders. Have
the buildings erected by these COM
panies materially increased the bust
ness of either one? We doubt it, says
the Editor and Publisher. In order
to sell anything to the public you must
present to that public, either through
your salesman or through the news
papers or magazines, description of
what you have TO sell. Palatial and
artistically constructed buildings can
not take the place OF real, persuasive
advertising In popular mediums.
Therefore, how much better off all
three Of the great companies mention
ed above would be today IL they had
taken the millions they have spent In
erecting colossal Office buildings and
spent them in acquainting every man
and woman In the country through
popular and effective advertising me-
diums with what they have to sell.
Newspapers penetrate every city.
town and hamlet in the United States.
They are read because the people de-
pend upon them for the news of the
neighborhood. state or nation They
are throbbing with life. They bring
messages Of cheer to the shut-ins, they
broaden the horizon of those who live
in isolated communities. they reach
the homes of all who have money to
spend. II any one has message OF
any kind to deliver he can find no bet
ter or quicker way of delivering it to
the whole people than through the
newspapers.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
Did She Ruxa

A young lady was trying on a pair
OF shoes and asked the clerk IL he
didn't think one of her feet was larger
than the other. mo-" he replied diplo-
matically, II should say that one was
trifie smaller than the other"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
| lPOULTRYl | |
CRATE TO FATTEN POULTRY
Work Should Be Done Four Weeks BE.
fore Killed to Get Right Pro-
portion of Fat and Lean.

Fowls should be fattened at least
four weeks before they are killed, not
to make them as fat as possible, but
to give them the right proportion OF
fat and lean to make the fowls fat
and juicy when cooked
The fattening-crate shown herewith
is feet long, 16 inches wide, IS inches
high and divided into three equal
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02
Better Still

Deacon A-What our people need
Is sermons that will wake them mn.
Deacon B-No. brother, what they
need is sermons that won't let EN- 90
to sleep
Bridgeton pioneer., 1912-05-02

The manufacturer who de-
cides that he will put out hon.
est. reliable goods and then
trust to the system of being
advertised by his loving
friends" will undoubtedly in
time acquire a delightful little
circle Of ~oving friends" but he
will never live to see his trade
mark rated at a million dollars.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
MUSICAL EVENING SERVICE.

First Presbyterian Church, Myrtle avenue and State street, Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7:3o o'clock Organ recital at 2 o'clock:
 a. Concert Overture-Rollo F. Malt land
 b. Andante, from 'violin Concerto'' |-Mendelssohn.
 c. Mussetta. "On the Mountains"- d. March of the Magi Kings''-F. Flaxington Harker.
 Anthem, Lord We Pray in Marcy Lead Us''-Fr. Riga
 Duet, contralto and tenor, Until the Day Breaks''-Cr. Gounod.
 Cefertory, "Organ Solo'-Scherzo- Grieg.
 Cantata, Hear My Prayer"-Felix Mende ssohn.
 Soprano solo and quartet, 70 for the Wings of a Dove"-
 Baritone solo, ''It is Enough, from Elijah-Mendelssohn
 Postlude, March TriumphaT'-J. Lemmens.i
 Miss Margaret Hogan, soprano; Miss Gertrude Laubscher, contralto; Will liam Tomlinson, tenor; Austin Mac Connell, baritone; Elmer s. Joyce, or ganist and director.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
SOUTH CHURCH INSTITUTE.

A certain man seems to experience difficulty with reference to the vari- ous conceptions of God hed by differ ent races and at different periods. He feels that the past ages were fmaginG ative and ignorant. and that the pres ent is exact and logical. He wonders whether the many and sometimes con- fiicting views of God do not destroy the credibility of all traditional views. This person has sent to Dr. R. L. Swain of the South Church a most searching query. From his question the following have been deduced:
 Why have there been so many diff ferent ideas of God among the na- tions"? ''Do these differences destroy the credibility of all sacred writings"? :? Why should tins intelligent age ac- cept the authority. of writings from a less intelligent past"? ''How are we sure that the Bible contains a true revelation of God?
 These questions will be discussed by Dr. Swain at the Vesper Institute of the South Church at o'clock Sunday afternoon. The music will consist of solos by Mrs. Robert Douglas Martin. Her selections are: "I Will Extol Thee from Abraham, Molique; ''These Are They, from The Holy City, Gaul; with Verdure Clad". from Haydn's Creation; "I Mourn as a Dove, from St. Peter, Benedict.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
SPECIALISTS USE
 NOVEL METHOD
Great Value of New Remedy Shown Within Five
 Minutes

One of the most novel methods of testing a medicine is that which is used by the specialists of The Approv- ed Formula Company, who are here Introducing the new tonic, "Tona Vi ta. "Five-minute demonstrations are conducted daily and each and ev- cry caller at the Jennie Hami1ton's Pharmacy, 9O9 Main street, is given fair and equal opportunity to test the merits of the remarkable new preparation.
 have been given the medicine have been asked five minutes later what effect it had in their cases, and all have replied that they had been un- questionably benefited.
 Always following these demonstra- tions the expressions of surprise are general. Everyone seems pleased to know that a successful remedy has, at last, been found for that modern plague, nervous debility.
 It is a source of great pride and satisfaction to the specialists that the preparation is proving as beneficial in Europe where a similar prepara- tion created a sensation when placed on sale.
 ''It requires only a 'five-minute incredulous that we have the greatest preparation of the age" assured one of the, specialists today 'Men and women" continued he"Who feel tired. worn out, listless, droopy, and their digestion is bad, their sleep uneasy and they suffer with headaches, pains in the back, become cross and irri- table, disgusting every one they come in contact with their peVishnes are most assuredly suffering with that all- ton-common complaint, nervous de- bility.
 ''They need a complete rejuvena~ tion-nerve food, new blood, new life and 'Tona Vita is a remedy whose chief value lies in the fact that 1t re- -s-T-I 7e-z TNen FI- Iy debilitated body and proves a per manent source of relief.
 Half sick men and women in Bridgeport would do well to have us modern plague. nervous debility, as well as deonstrate the unequaled vtr- tue of our DreDaration.
 ''It may be that many are suffering with a chronic case of the most az gravated form and their conditions are more serious than they are wont to believe.
 eve are receiving many testimon- iaIs from prominent Bridgeport peo- ,ple who have tested sTona Vita and are convinced of it's merits
 The specialists will be at the Jen- nie HamiIton's Pharmacy from 2. m to g D. m, where they will meet all callers and explain the nature or their new preparation.
 The sale of this new medicine is now the biggest thing of the kind ever seen in Rridgeport and each succeed ing dav marks an increase of inter est "Tona Vita is proving com plete revelstion to the thousands of half-sick, rundown. listless men ana women in the city who did not know exactly what was the matter with them. It would be worth anvhody's time to visit the Jennie Hamilton' s Pha armacv, the exclusive agents for ridgeport and inspect the large number of testimonials from those who have been benefited bv the new tonic and who. have undo11bted faith in it as a remedy of unusual value
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Tax Commission Seeks Knowledge
 Of Taxation Facts

Tax Commissioner William H. Cor Din, secretary of the special commits sion on the taxation of certain corpor- ations, has issued circular letter in viting those who have information that might be of value to the commit tee to furnish it.
 Section ? of Chapter 2ss of the Pub lie Acts of 1911 provides as fol .ows:
 within sixty days after the pass age of this act, the Governor shall appoint commission of three desin- system of the taxation of railroads and street railways located partly or wholly within this State, and also of all other corporations paying taxes to the State, and the statutes relating thereto, and to make such recommen- datfons in connection herewith to the next General Assembly as shall seem to them advisable
 The commission appointed by His Excellency, the Governor, in accord ance with the above act wishes to secure all the information possible rel ative to any practical and desira ble of this State which now govern the taxation of corporations paying taxes to the State.
 To this end the commission desires the cooperation of all interested in this subject, and requests your opin- ion as to any defects in the present laws of this State relating to the tax ation of such corporations and your recommendations for Improvements.
 An early rep.y is desired as it is important that these suggestions be received prior to the public hearings which the commission may hold.
 In addition, the commission would be pleased to receive from you the names of any persons whom you may know, who are specially qualified to give information or assistance in the consideration of this matter.
 Yours truly.
 Special Commission on Taxation of
 Certain CorDorations,
 VIM. H. CORBIN,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
MID-WINTER MEETINGS.

The series of mtdwinter services which have been continuing for two weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday nights at the Wash ington Park Methodist Episcopal church, Barnum and Noble avenues. will continue on Sunday night and during the same nights of next week Night after night the attendance has been good in spite of the weather. The gospel message has been accept ed in the hearts of the people and Mrs Lealia Joel-Hulse is singing ln her most acceptable way each even ing. The subject of the sermon for Sunday night will be The Greatest Detective in the World" Mrs. Hulse Ravens; But the Lord is Mindful of His own" from St Paul
 Gospel hymn, "'Fn Be Saved But Not Tonight
 For the week nights, the program
 Tuesday evening, subject. Jesus Only. Solos. Thou O, Lord," St. Saens; gospel hymn, When 1 Get to the End of the Way; pilot song. 'Is
 wednesday evening. subject. Make Sure. Solos, Woe Unto Him., frol1 Elijah; That Sweet Story of Old, . Jesus; Knock and it Shall Be Open ed"
 Thursday evening. subject, Power Sf MoTds s3lq %a2sb eosoe heTd S1mns 9f My Poor Iil' Brack sheep; Give Me
 Friday evening. subject; A startling en5eRH' RemieR; .rhere 3ioS is a % Beautiful Iand on High" Mrs. Taylor; gospel hymns Bird of Broken Wing Jesus Will Let You In.''
 Sunday, Jan 21st Gospel hymn Weighed in the Balance of God-'
 Seats reserved for strangers at all services of the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13

The New York Herald states that the 10000 moving picture theaters in the United States In 1911 took in at the box office $500, 100000. practically $1.OOC, 900 a day for every working day in the year."
 This entire business-and it is one of the biggest and most prosperous in the worid-depends cor its future upon the supply C; new ideas for the pic ture plays, The film companies sim ply MUST get new and novel plots at all times.
 The rapid increase in the photo play business has resulted in a dearth of good plots, and the manufacturers are now offering big cash payments for suitab ideas. As high as $1.OOO has been paid for single plots or written ideas. But the average price is much lower than this figure. Sometimes it is the work of only twenty minutes to write an available plot.
 If you can read. write and THINK you have an excellent chance to earn S25 or more weekly in spare time writing picture lots No experience or literary excellence is necessary. and the work is easy. pleasant and fasci hating.
 If any readers of this paper can think up plots for picture plays they would do well to look into this buSi- uess. Of course there are certain se- orets regarding picture form" that should be learned before one attempts to write out the plots. The best way to learn just how to enter this new and profita ble profession would be to write to the NATIONAL AUTHORS INSTITUTE and ask them for com plimentary copy of their valuable ar tiStically Illustrated booklet on Nov ing Picture Playwriting." This inSti- tute acts as sales agent for people who write photo plays. and they are anxious to get in touch with more men and women who will be able to supply good ideas.
 Readers of this paper can secure a copy of Moving Picture Playwriting'' by sending their name and address and one two-cent stamp to the
 NATIONAL AUTHORS INSTITUTE
 No. 1541 Broadway. New York Citv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
Y. w. c. A.

Have you thought what saving and what an economy it would be if you could make your own hats and your own dresses? The association classes are the best of their kind in the city-inexpensive, good instruc- ton and producing excellent results. The second term opens February 5th and those who want a place should register at once, for the time is getting short. The office is open all day each evening and the secre- taries will be glad to answer all ques- tions.
 On Sunday afternoon at four o'clock Mrs. Hultz will speak upon the subject, "The Young Woman in Business" The talks have been well worth while and each spe aker has presented the topic of discussion in an interesting manner. Every young woman should avail themselves of this opportunity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
AT Y. M. O. A.

William ToHnliuson, the popular ten or, will sing several songs at the Y. M. C. A, Sunday afternoon at 3:30, during the half hour given up to mu- sic before the discussion. l.. T. War ner will again have charge of, the dis cussion as he has had for several weeks during which the Sunday plan has become increasingly attractive. Mir Warner is an exceedingly inter esting leader and leads in discussing some subject of vital interest to men, Sunday afternoon need not be a series of lonely hours for any man, for with the reading room open, splendid mus c and a helpful, stimulating message, the Young Mems Christian Association Is the place to spend Sunday after noon. The building and reading room are open from 2:30 to o'clock, and -1Ary man will find a real welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-13
FOR SALE
Two Family, 13 Room House on Boston Avenue, Near
 Noble Avenue

Just built and finished in most mod ern and attractive manner, having gas and electric lighting, tiled bath rooms, double floors. Papering throughout the very latest of neat rich designs in cut-out borders, etc, including burlap with plate rail in dining room. Large dome fixture over dining table. Wood work in bedrooms finished ir white, snd halls and main rooms in chestnut. Kitchen in natural pine.
 Don't miss this opportunity to ob- tain a DESIRABLE BRAND NEW HOME.