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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
SCRAP BOOK FOR TO-DAY

The first proposal to build & tunnel under the English Channel, connect Ing England and France. was made Tn 1902 by M. Mathieu, and the pro- lect has been revived several times hnce then. It is now seriously sug- gested that France and England ceIe- brate a. century of peace two years from to-day, the anniversary of Wa terroo. by beginning work on the tubes, and the proposal has aroused much enthusiasm in both countries. Engineers estimate that such a tun- mel could be built at a cost not great sr man that of one '-dreadnaug11t'' a year for six or seven years. Few SuOw that such a tunnel was once ac- tua1Iy commenced. After consider ation of many plans of English and French engineers, the two govern ments entered into convention whereby a tunnel company was grant ed a monopoly for thirty years, and early in 1876 boring was begun at Sangatte, near Calais. M. Thome de Gamond, whose plan had been adopt ed, died about this time, and the scheme 1anguished. Other plans were then considered, and in 1881 ex- perimentaI boring was renewed, but soon Iapsed. These early experiments were valuable in that they demon strated the feasibility of the project, and provided data for estimating the cost, these estimates ranging from fifty to eighty millions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
SCIENCE TO STOP
 GROWTH OF BOY,
 I5, NOW S FEET 7

Philadelphia, Pa, June 1S-In the hope that he can be saved from the fate of becoming a physical giant and mental pigmy, John Michael. fifteen years old, who is six feet seven i'm ches in height and still growing rap idly soon will undergo an unprece- dented operation at the Medico-Chfrur- gical Hospital here. The surgeons propose to remove from the base or his brain a portion of the pituitary gland, which controls bodily growth. Unless that checks his physical devel- opment, they assert, the great over growth of his body will affect his mind, and he will become virtually helpless, although a Goliath in sta ture and strength.
 The boys rapid growth to such Inn mense proportions has been source of much annoyance and discomfort His schoolmates, above whom he tow cred like a man among dWarfs, r3dl- culed him on account of his great size. In public also his stature attracted so much attention that he dreaded to go our. His father had to have an extra large bed made for him and at the hospital it was necessary to provide an exceptionally large cot for him ana almost double the size of the r.snal coverings.
 The operation, which, the surgeons say, never has been performed on human being to check growth, will take nlace as soon as Prof. Judson Day- land of the hospital staff, returns from Europe. The fact that opera tions on the pituitary gland check physical growth in such cases was dis covered through experiments perform ed recently on dogs by surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania The surgeons are now facing trial on charges of extreme and unnecessary cruelty in their experiments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18

Because of the low productive val ue of the farm investment" says Mr. Bathrick, Harm loans should be for much longer period than the aver age life of the present day farm mort gage. The government alone is the only agency now to whom the farmer can appeal for long term 1oaL4tS. z1ss government can easily borrow for long periods at low rates.
 "'It would be necessary for the gov ernment to re-lend to the farmers at an advance of only half of one per cent. to pay all the expenses of the system and return a profit to the Treasury besides. This profit could be devoted to the improvement of ru- ra1 life.
 E'New Zealand has been borrowing money for farmers on this plan for several years. Last year that coun- try, by making a profit of one-half of one per cent. made over $30O,O0o profit Australia has also been con duct1ng the same system proftably. The Australian surplus is used in building good roads and for other r1- ral improvements.
 ''The state of Minnesota is seeing the light. Minnesota realized $25,- 0O0,O0O from the sale of school lands. This money, instead of being used to encourage farming, was sent to the eastern money markets to be loaned. The state is now going about it to get this money back for her farmers.
 wisconsin is also considering 9 system of borrowing on state bonds and lending the proceeds from the bond sales to farmers at low rates.''
 MT. Bathr1ck thinks that cheaper money for farmers will result not. on- 1y in increased farming prosperity, but in increased prosperity for towns and cities.
 When capital can no longer exact high rates from farmers he says. Git will seek industry, which offers the next highest returns. This will stin- ulate industry, build new factories, and raise wages by increasing the de- mand for labor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
The Back Platform
(By Ruth.)


 At certain times in the evenings and on every holiday the back plat form of the closed trolley car is sure to be crowded with men.
 All winter long have been trying to solve the question why these men congregate there. As there are new CT more than one or two of them smoking surely that can't be the an- swer.
 Usually there is plenty of room for them to stt Inside and yet they will persist in b1ockingl up the pas sage way. don't think they realize how exceedingly unpleasant they make it for any woman who has to get off or on the car. She has to push and squeeze through or else have half a dozen of these men step off before she can get by It makes her feel terribly conspicuous.
 As thoughtlessness is usually the root of such things don't suppose any of these men would deliberately embarass a woman in such a. way. Perhaps they would be very much surprised bo find that we women ob- ject to such a. little thing
 If this comes to the notice of any of those men who habituaI1y use only the back platform of the trolley car hope that they will think about t and the next time that they have occasion to ride will come into the car and take a seat like decent folks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
THANKS BE TO THE
 NEW HAVEN RAILROAD

Again. Hail Caesar, those who are about to die salute you'' Every thing considered, it was a very satis- factory ceIebration-altogeth prop CT. and fitting the occasion.
 Caesar MeIIen's hired Democratic and Republican henchnen had passed the Trolley Merger bill over Gov. Foss' veto. The N Y, N H. and Hartford R. R. was supreme, had full trolley lines in Massachusetts west of Worcester-nil them dry, and hlud- geon the ravished and bedevi1ed pub lie to Its hearts content. Why shouldn't their rejoicing take some substantial form?
 So fimsy old wooden ''parlor car'' was hooked on to the No. 1 section of the Boston express, the engine of the section section. running only few minutes behind it, furnished with a beautiful new set of air brakes, and six human beings paid with their lives for their temerity in daring the ride. A score more were badly injured.
 But the horror of being burned alive was spared the imprisoned victims or the Stamford wreck. So, on the whole they have much to be thankful for. It must be a satisfaction to be caught on the front of an engine boiler, and crushed into shapeless mass of quiv- ering flesh against the roof of the car, in which, only 8 moment ago, you felt so secure.
 It must be gratifying to be killed, instantly and pain1essly. by a thunder bolt of steel and iron; instead of being pintoned down, helpless in a mass of wreckage, and watch-with blanched lips and 8 heart bounding in terror the gradual approach of the flames licking their hungry lips, and Tapping their hideous arrns-huhgry for the from your mangled body.
 It is benehcient and humane to spare our horror stricken brains the cruel shock of knowing that our dear ones were incinerated.
 The wreck of the Boston express will go down in railroad history as one memorable for neatness and dis patch-a distinct achievement. Abso-l 1ute perfection in murder, as in any thing else, is difficult of attainm ent. But progress is evident, commendabIe zeal and diligence of application have been shown. There are block sys- tems in operation on the government owned lines of Europe which would have made a rear end or any other collision an absolute impossibility
 An efficient block system would au- tomatica11y prevent two trains from occupying the same block at the same time. That even though the engin- eer and fireman on the second section had dropped dead, the moment their flying juggernaut came into the block on which the No. 1 section was stand ing, the tried and tested brakes would have been set, the sand applied, the lever reversed, and the train brought to a standstil1 within it's own length.
 Railroad officials know these things, yet they continue to operate their death dealing devices for stock-mar- ket juggling and dividend squeezing. They cannot and will not install safe ty devices, because 1t is much cheaper to kill and maim a few score foolish or unfranchised women, from time to time, than it would be to put in an effective block system But even granted that 1t would interfere l with their money-h -hoggfng ambitions.
 Still, we approve of these things, we SvSSvS~Yz=sv5~Ssz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
The June Undern1rs1in Sale.

The Undermuslin Sale is going on. An op- portunty to procure Nightgowns. Skirts Corset Cow Chemises, Combinations and the like bargain prices We suggest an early inspection would be to your advantage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
White Wool Suftinss.

Our exhibition of White Wool Suitfngs Is worth your inspection. Extra taken in selecting these goods, from of the reliable nanufac- turers, quality being of the first considerations We thus enabled to offer fine values in Serges Bedford Cord and Diagona1s for either suit skirt or coat L
 serges, 50 inches wde e57cts yard; 54 fnces=vrids for $125, $15o and $2.oo.
 Bedford Cord, 54 inches wide, $2oo.
 Diagonals, ST inches, $1-5o; 54 inches $rs5o
 Two designs in Novelty weave 54 inches, $I-5g.
 In addition to these goods also showing four pieces White Serge with black line stripe ec- .es wide, for 5o cts yard
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
he D. M. Read Go.
 Esta6izsAed zS5z.
Mourning Fabrics.
Esta6lsShed KSn.

We have very large showing of black materials suitable for mourning Fabrics in silk and ton vo1les Marquisettes, Crepes and Linens Complete lines of silk and cotton Arpenfines Pongees PoPlns Arlure and Himalaya fabrics for as cts a yard.
 Plain Cotton Voiles a5, 3o and so cts Fancy Cotton Voiles for 50, 75 cts and $Isoo. Black Embroidered Swiss, 50 cts. Black Batste 25 and 2e
 Black Lawns for TO- 12A and 1e cts yard. Embroidered Voie Robes all black, for $ro.oo. reg ular value 500.
 ottonc ssecton n1naanz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18

In every young woman's wardrobe there should be the white top coat. It Is very smart and practical
 Wraps of black chiffon are em- broidered with roses in pink crimson and gold and lined with two layers of pink chiffon.
 The pelisse dresses over which are arranged scarfA oriental draperAeea and net effects, will be very much in fashion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18

The black satin bathing suit holds it's place in fashions favor. It can be severely plain, with perhaps the addition of dotted foulard collars and cuffs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
Ladies Hose, Special Pricer5yc4s.

This special is high grade Ladies FEoserinr black only, regular 25 ct quality A Silk Boot Stocking with double heel and toe Sizes TO. Price IF cts A good offer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-18
Felt Rugs Reduced to So Cts

These Rugs are somewhat of novelty, yet are good for common use. They are made of narrow strips of different colored sides and left loose Size 27 54. Regular price $1oo, reduced So cts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
THE INDUSTRIOUS
MEDICINE EVIL

Since the beginning of mankind no
other agency has been responsible for
such frfghtful destruction to life and
health as-the Drug Deluslon
Many people cannot imagine 1T pos
sfble for them to be cured of disease
unless they take something" This
belief is due partly to the fact that
those who take medicine often are
cured I'm spite of the medicine-they
would be cured without. 1t is due also
TO the fact that drugs often change the
symptome-pcrhaps cure" one disease
by causing another. Drugs may PRO
duce deceptive results also by killing
the pain"-by deadening the nerves for
. time-thcugh they do not remove
that which caused the pain: the pain is
liable to come back worse than. before.
when the effect of the opiate has worn
of Other poisons deceive by pro-
ducing ARTIFICIAL stimulation for a time
though there is bound to be a de-
pressing after-Yesult.
WHY TAKE POIsONf
You have heard of poisoning by
headache powders soothing syrups,
etc And the time is not far distant
when you, and people generally will
recognize the danger of taking any
drug for any purpose. Drugs make the
condition much worse not only be-
cause of the actual harm they do. but
because they lower the vitality anil
lessen the bodys power to resist
disease.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
FAMOUS PHYSICIANS
CONDEMN DRUGS.

Thousands are annually slaughtered
In the sick room."-Dr. Marshall Hall
The death rate among doctors is
greater than among any of the other
professions II medicine IS science,
why is this so?''-Dr. Hufeland.
The science of drug medication is
founded on conjecture and improved by
murder."-Sir Ashley Cooper
IF the whole materia medica as now
used, could be sunk to the bottom of
the sea. 1t would be better for man
kind and all tho worse for the hshes.'
DIR Oliver Wendell Holmes.
What do persons who call them
selves reasonable do in the midst of
o hundred doctors, with a hundred diff
ferent medicines. each affirming that
his own is good and all the rest are
bad? Do they reject them all? Not q
bit of it-they swallow them all."-Dr.
GET THIS FREE BOOK!
In my book-which I will send you
free-are many such quotations from
professors They help to emphasize my
assertions that drugs do not cure. never
have cured and never will cure I'm any
case.
am a regularly graduated and
licensed physician myself. have a
legal right to prescribe and administer
medicine to my patients. But l could
know can only produce harmful re-
suits. even though such practice would
pay me better In dollars and cents
believe that, even were / unable to
accomplish anything more. ! am per-
forming a great and good work for suf-
est of all humbugs-the unnatural, un-
scientific. health-ruining and death
dealing practice of giving medicine to
the sick.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
CONSIDER MY CURE
ALMOST MIRACLE.-
Stomach Trouble SO Severe, Reduced To
Mere skeleton.

MRS. EMMA FRANK. ToLLEsToN.
IND. AGE 4s YEARS, WRITES:
I was sick for 8 years with a stom-
ach trouble that all doctors whom
visited called something different.
Some called my ailment tuberculosis
and others called II cancer.
I was unable to retain my food.
Every attempt to eat being followed
Immediately by a violent spell of vom
iting that caused terrible pain and
weakened me so that it was hard to
vive me gain.
/ could hardly walk. was sick all
over and most always had a fever. 1t
is hard to believe, but true. that l had
not boon able to eat morsel of solid
food for years, living on few drops
of milk and vomiting even that My
regular weight was around f25 pounds.
but this sickness reduced my weight
to IS pounds.
have now taken your treatment for
most a miracle After first treatment
the vomiting stopped. fever was
checked and l could retain liquid foods.
After two weeks treatment I ate and
enjoyed solid food. Now after a months
treatment I can eat anything without
any distress or difficulty. am so
happy feel like yourS girl again.
Your treatment to me seems wonder
full because many doctors and no
You may use this letter to show others
what you have done In my case.
MRS. HAcKB1RrH. ss1o Vest SAD
Place. Chicago. ILL.,. with whom Mrs
Frank lived while taking this treat
ment, attests that the above statement
is absolutely true.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
STRANGE POWER
HEALS MANY.
Multi udea Flock to European Heal
er's Chicago Resfdence-Sick and
Weak Restored As II
BY Magic.

Under the above heading there ap-
peared one OF the Chicago newspa-
pers, shortly after my advent here. the
following:
Great interest has been aroused in
the remarkable work of DIR. Shekerjfan.
the famous healer now located at 1875
LaSalle Ave- this city. SO many men.
women and children have been re-
neved of all manner of disease and
weakness. physical and mental. by this
wonderful manufacturing many given
up by doctors-many cures appearing
truly Understanding people are. ask
ing How does he do IT.? What is the
mysterious power he possesses
Yet the healer does not claim to be
gifted with any supernatural power.
nor to have orisinated any new system
alive system in the world, he says. but
1t is not new. and 1t seems strange and
mysterious to people of our day simply
before the time time Of Hippocrates. the
Father of Medicine (4oo B. c..
THE VEIL LIFTED.
the deaf. the dumb. and the blind Were
restored by the laying on of hands.
the veil has been lifted and the laws
governing psychic and magnetic Their
apeutiSss s under now cieanly un
derstood by scientists. These laws are
universal in their application-tod6y
years. as 1ne ago Throneh 3hs
these laws so many really marve1o US
cures are being wrought as TO furnish
that people cannot be cured unless they
use medicine.
by the methods employ the cur
ative agents used are the natural pow
-,s anG forces within the body and
the mind. And my methods do cure
where the unscientific dragging and
cutting netnoas iaxto4 can culv. Inc
truth of this / am demonstrating to
increasing numbers day after day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
LET THE SICK
REJOICE!

To you who are sick and aiiing. weak
and weary, discouraged and depressed.
this should prove a welcome message
Even though you be In utter dispair
because OF the seriousness Of your con-
dition-even though doctors have con-
hogs 49, ..,.n,,.s.,
without melicine-after physfcfans and
speoi9ltsts failed, with medicine Read
the surgeon's knife. from chronic In
validism from lives Of misery and use
iessness Read OF those considered
hopeieseiy incurable whom I have re-
stored to perfect health and strength
II you are at all fair-minded even
though you do not understand my
methods-even though you have little
faith In Drugless Healing-you will at
least agree that there must be some
thing In it, for you cannot question
the marvellous results of my treatment.
You will at least decide that my sys-,
tenn OF healing Is worthy of further
AMAZING EVIDENCE.
II you will call I will show you
many more astounding testimonials
the original letters-which will cause
you to open your eyes wide in astonish-
under treatment. You can call on as
many cured people as you may wish,
I'll give you their names and addresses.
Listen to their wonderful stories from
their own lips. Hear with your own
ears. See with your own eyes
Then you will be absolutely con-
WINGED beyond doubt that L do perform
these seemingly miraculous cures-even
where all else fails-that l do effect
these cures without drugs, operations,
paratus. appliance. or any artificial
means whatever.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
TOLD WOULD BE A
CRIPPLE FOR LIFE
but Healer Said Otherwfoe-Read
This Remarkable story.

PROF H SHEKERJIAN NJ D.,
Chicago, Ill. se
Dear Sir-It is a pleasure to write
and thank you for what you have done
for me.
/ was suffering with Rheumatism for
many years; every joint. of my body
was stiff and enlarged. The pain and
torture I suffered from them was In
describabe. There was no rest for me
either day night. For ten long
hands wash myself: and Rhuemal
tism was not the only disease l was
victim of | had a terrible case of
Kidney Trouble. was constipated so bad
that j always had to take something
and suffered headaches continually I
crazy; for a long time l didn't know
what sleep and a good nights rest
was In fact / was a total wreck and
was told by one specialist that / would
treatment l knew or heard of, Doctors,
Specialists. Electricity, Patent Medi-
cfnes. Mineral Baths, ETC.. etc. had
spent almost a fortune without result
Your emphatic promise in your an
nouncement that you would cure whore
of getting well once more. I commit
ted myself to your care and after the
fourth treatment ] was rid of my head
ache and after short time all aches
and pains left me. My Kidneys are in
perfect condition and my bowels are
Just as normal anybody can desire
Now / can eat well, sleep we'll. and am
working every day. thing for which
did not even dare TO hope.
Again ! thank YOU for your help ard
this statement by letter or personal in
tervlew. Very sincerely yours
CAPTAIN A. JACOBSON.
17o5 n. 4lst Ave. Chicago. Ill.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-03-14
vFsrD of THAT DREADFUL
SKIN DISEASE"
Doctors Messcdnes, Electric Belts, Etc,
All Did Him No Coed.

TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
I wish to state that ! went to DR..
Ehekerjfan for treatment after giving
UP all hope of being cured. and having
spent considerable money for Doctors.
-r-rzdfcfness electric belts, etc. In the
last three years. each one seemed to
have different names for my ailments
but none had a cure. The best of all
Is that DR. Shekerjian gave me no
drugs or medicines of any Kind while
others gave me mercury. potash and
other drugs that did me no good what
ever The rash has entirely left my
body and words can not express how
thankful and elated am 20 find my
self rid of that dreadful skin disease
and wish to state that l can not recon-
mend DR.. Shekerjian too highly to any
one afflicted. feel that they will new
err regret the time and money spent un-
der his cure. VIII be only too glad to
answer any communica ton or any one
wishing to sec me personally will find
me at 1888 Wentworth Ave. Sd fat
Chicago Respectfully,
A. V JOHNSON