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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
WHY GIRLS LEAVE SCHOOL TOLD IN
 BUREAU INQUIRY

Washington, May 2s-'why girls leave school,'' Is the title of a bulletin issued, today, by the United States bureau of education based on an in Quiry made by it's experts into trade and labor conditions among districts in Worcester, Mass
 They found that from one-half to -fourths Of the girls at work in the factories could have had fur ther schooling if they had desired or if their parents had insisted upon it.
 Various reasons were assigned by the girls for their refusal to attend school longer, according to the bureau. Some said they did not like scfooI;' others 'fcould not get along with the teacher and were not promoted while many simply said they wanted to go to work"
 Only S7 per cent. of the girls ques- toned had finished grammar schools, while most of them had left in the 9th and Eth grades.
 Conditions such as were found, '' says the bulletin, Emphasizes the inn perative need for special training of a practical school for girls between the ages of 13 and 15. Not getting the kind of training they might have lik ed and would have prohtted by, they join the army of shifting, in efficient, dEscontenSed girls that go from one monotonous factory job to another and because of their lack of training seldom rise above the class of poorly paid workers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW.

On account of the indictment weath- CT of yesterday and today the Great Land Sale of ''Westlawn Heights lots has been postponed until tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at which time over 200 beautiful presents in Gold, Silver and Bronze articles will be dis trbuted absolutely free to those who attend.
 It must be understood that these gifts are not trash, but are all va1ua- b1e and are given away for the sole purpose of having the people attend this great sale of 515 lots to see how desirable they are for residence. They will be sold at your price and on easy terms of payment; but remember you do not have to buy lot to get a present as these presents are abso- 1utely free. See advertisement on an other page of this paper. R28b+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW

On account of the indictment wealth CT of yesterday and today the Great Land Sale of frWestIawn Heights lots has been postponed until tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at which time over 200 beautiful presents in Gold. Silver and Bronze articles will be dis tributed absolutely free to those who attend.
 It must be understood that these gifts are not trash. but are all valua- b1e and are given away for the sole purpose of having the people attend this great sale of 515 lots to see how desirable they are for residence. They will be sold at your price and on easy terms of payment; but remem Der you do not have to buy a. lot to get a present as these presents are abso- lute1y free. See advertisement on an other page of thts paper. RPS b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
His Masterpiees.

The greatest comic artist tn the world drew caricature of a woman's hats The picture was so funny. that he az most had to laugh at it himself, bud when he showed 1t to his wife she never cracked a smile.
 Don't you like it7' inquired the art ist.
 s'Like it?' she replied "Of course I like it It's the dearest, sweetest LoveIiest hat I ever saw in my life Why do you waste your time on those horrid comic pictures when< you are capable of designing beautiful things like this? I'm going right down and have my milliner make me one just like itY' /
 And she did.
 Mora1.-You can't caricature a wos mans i.at.-<London Tit Bits. "
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
AT POST OFFICE

1Eenortal Day, Friday, May sOth, is f6 be observed by the closing of the rrinclpal business houses and factor s The post office will also con- serm to the general order in this re- sp'sct in so far as practicable to do so Such clerks only as are necessary tns receive and dispatch mail will be on duty. Carrier deliveries will be
 The general delivery and carrier rrFndowg at the main office, West End, ard East Side Stations. and the Strat- ford - Branch will be open from S:o0 to 10.O0 A. M which will afford patrons dfher than box holders an opportun- sfu to secure their mail. One morn frr ana one evening collection will be made from street letter boxes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
-BALLARD'S NEW CIRCUS
 INITIAL PERFORMANCE
 HERE TOMORROW NIGHT

Ballard's new circus win give its first performance tomorrow night and those who are fond of athletic enter tainments will be able to judge of tke merits of BalIard's new venture for themselves. The NeIsonettes, three Herberts, Mile Seabert, the Russian dancers, the Leffel Trio, the Bullet Proof Lady, Laton Sisters, and a score of others together with the noted laugh
 makers, James R. Adams and Peter Conlhlin, both clowns with wide repu- tations are all busying themselves get ting ready to show what can be done in a, one ring circus and what a real old time show with up to date ap- pointments is like.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
B. & A RAILROAD GIVES s25,ooo re
 Y. M. c. A.

notable indication of the ac- knowledged efficiency of the Young Mems Christian association in our modern civilization is the amount of money which hard-headed business concerns are investing every day in young men. Springfield, Mass, which city has had Y. M c. A. building somewhat similar to the one in our own city and built in the same period, decided to invest, for it's young men, in an equipment modern in every re- spect and started out to raise $2oo, 600 in eight days. They succeeded in raising $50 or $2o, 900 more than this amount, of which the Boston and AL bany railroad gave $25.000. Springfield will have one of the finest plants in this part of the country for producing young men of character and efficiency in that city. The plans are now being dra wn and this magnificent building, which will be planned to accommo- date 5000 members, will soon be in course of construction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
.No DRUNKARD PLAN

The 'iNo Drunkard Plan'' of license as being promoted by the new 'tN D. Association" will be presented and defended by some of the officials of the IN. D. Association'' at the Y. M. c. A. rooms next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The public is cordially in vited to participate in, questions and discussion of this new Individual Lii cense Plan which has promise of solv- ing difficult features of the liquor prob lem The evening will be one of a series conducted by the r. M. c. A. to cover matters of general interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
MangoId Mending,
 Is Going To Vermont

!. Postmaster w. H. Mar1go1d is stead fly improving in health and is able to be around, but will not resume his duties at the post office for several weeks. leave of absence having been extended. He has been visiting friends in Danbury for a. few days, but will return to his home in this city for the holiday, and later will go for a. rest at Linden Lodge, Brat tleboro, Vermont, where it is expected he will make more rapid improvement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
A PeriIous Business.

Taking young geese on the island of Roma, in the outermost Hebrides, is a most perilous business, though large captures are occasionally made. A crew recently returned with a bag of 2,2o0 birds, which found ready sale at Ness. The men were lowered over the face of the cliffs, which are 400 to 800 feet sheer to the sea. They then las soed the birds out of their nests by means of a fishing rod with a noosed string at the end.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

l Name five buildings in the United l 9tates end five in Europe which are
 noted for tSseir areElitecturai beauty. For the United States, the Cathedral
 of St. John the Divine. Madison Square
 Garden, the Pennsylvania railroad sta
 ton and the Grand Central station in New York city and the capitol, Wash ington.
 For Europe, Westminster abbey and
 Windsor palace in England. St. Peters church in Rome, St Marks in Venice tomb is located) in Paris.
 Which weighe the nnore, ten saITons of milk that tests .55o or ten galIenS of milk that tests A5o? If tested for fats the latter will weigh more than the former. Water is ,heav- fer than fat, and in consequence pure
 niIk-i. e., milk that contains the most cream-will weigh less than the sanne quantity of skinned or adufterated milk.
 Is saVt ever aduiterated4
 Yes. It is frequently mixed with cornstaxch and other substances to keep 1t from sol1difying from damp ness. Often it contains natural i'm purities also.
 Are the co called "alr PIants'' really alive, or are &lsey onsy chemically treated n1oss2
 The genuine air plant is really alive, but doubtless imita tions have been sold from time to time. If so, however, the latter probably do not keep their alive appearance, more than few weeks at most.
 What is che form of ae~ernnaont in Norway, Russia, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, India, Cuba, Egypt, and who is the present ruler of each?
 Norway, Russia, Greece and Turkey are limited monarchfes. Cuba and Por- tugai are republics. India is a British colony and has also local representa- tive government. Egypt is a depend ency of Turkey.
 King Haakon VII, Czar Nicholas IT., 1 King Consta ntine l. and the Sultan 1 Mohammed v. are respectively the ruI- | CTS of Norway, Russia, Greece and 1 Turkey. King George V. of England | is emperor of India. Manuel de Ar | Ttaga and Mario Menocali are the presi- l dents respectively of Portugal and | Cuba. Abbas II. is khedive of Egypt. |
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
The great calamity in Omaha wa

The great calamity in Omaha was quickly overshadowed. by the terribly disastrous floods in. Ohio. Great suf fering and sickness from colds and ex- posture resulted. L. Poole, 2217 Cali fornfa St., Omaha, writes: My daugh- ter had very severe cough and cold but F.oley's Honey and Tar Compound knocked it out in no tine.'' Refuse substitutes F. B. Brill. Stratford ave- nue and Sixth street. *136
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
an o.narn,,a nf Hlnn

''so poor old Johnson has failed8 T0o badl He promised me something yes terday, but now in his trouble I won't hold him to 1t"
 That's very generous of you. What was it?"
 'His daughters hand in marriage.''- Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

London, May 2s-Mre. Lewis liar court, niece of the late J. P Morgan, may become a member of the English nobility if her husband is appointed governor-genera1 of Canada. There Is a, report that his name has been con- sfdered by the king in case the Duke of Connaught does not return to the dominion. Harcourt has long been friendly with King George. He is a popular member of the house of com mons. Mrs. Harcourt's friends hope that her husband will get the place and that he will then be raised to the peerage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
EssentiaIa

Cub-I suppose the three ~R's,' are still the essential foundation for good newspaper? Edftor-Not on your life! It's the three ''S's'- nowadays. Cub-Three ''S's?" Editor-Yep. We've got to have a snappy editorial writer. snoopy reporters and snippy society editress-Puck
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
All He Said.

O6cer-How is this, Murphy2 Ser geant complains that you called him names. Private Murphy-Plaze, sur never called him ony names at all All said was, Sergeant" says I ''some of us ought to be in menag- erie."-London Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
Cynical.

s'So you are on your way to propose to Miss PfckeIle?"
 You bet: Wish me Iuck''
 'Oh, I wish you luck all right, but 1t won't do you a bit of good. feel sure she Is going to accept you.'-Houston Post
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
information Wanted,

First Conference.-The has a perfecr knowledge of how the other half lives. Second Clubwoman-Gossip or soctolo- gist?-,Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
A Real surpriae Ahead.

What are yeu doing, Polly ?''. asked her mother
 'tI'm knitting, mumsie, dear," replied the young woman. 'I heard George say the other day he was afraid he'd have to buy new muf11er for his car, and thought I'd knit him one as a sort Of surprise ''-Harper's Weekly,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
Hin Eavorhe Papar.

"What is your .favorite illustrated paper?'' asked the cheerful idiot
 "The ten dollar biIl,'' replied the boob-Cincinnad Enquirer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
Where They oo.

Ma, where do the trees put thell green dresses when winter comes7''
 ''In their trunks, my dear. r."-Balti. more American.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

l What will make an orange tree bear
 hcwers and fruit on the porch or in the
 house7
 This is a question for an expert hor- ticulturist, and the answer would be l governed by specific conditions. A let ter to~the secretary of agriculture in
 Washington might bring the desired
 informal ton. sl
 ner torn off while in the possession of
 person holding or delivering same9 ls
 there law on this point?
 There is no law which requires that a sealed envelope be torn in any man. ner by the holder When the postof- fee has delivered letter proper4y@. e., to its correct address-its responsi- b1hty ends.
 What is the value, if any, of bound volume of the New York Mirror cover ing dates from July 4, 1885, to June 24, 1887?
 The value of the volume is purely arbitrary. If desired by a library or collector for historic or other purposes it might command fair price, accord ing to the condition it is in. On the other hand, it's value as a curiosity is not great, as, while necessarily scarce, bound volumes of that famous old weekly are by no means rarity.
 Do the four seasons of the year start on the last day of March, June, Sop ten4her and December respectively, and is che same system employed every where, regardless of winter summer weather7
 The four seasons, in accurate com 'putation, begin at the two equinoxes and the two solstices. These positions of the sun may be determined to the very moment. Thus the time when each season begins is a matter of nic- est mathematical calculation. The | days you mention are the common 1 dates for the beginning of each season. | Tn the south temperate zone the in habitants commonly reverse the names | of the seasons to suit their own re- | versed climate. You will hear July | spoken of as midwinter.
 What arc the names of three of the best known living American noVeIfstsj | also three living English noveliste3
 Richard Harding Davis, Rex Beach, Robert W. Chambers. Arnold Bennett, Rudyard Kipling, Sir A. Conan Doyle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28
From ta,o Heart He Spoke.

FEUrp Nht~ rrSAFI ETN 9SQ%ea The Inventor-That machine can do the work of ten men Visitor-Gea whiz! My wife ought to have married itl-Puck.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

At the monthly meeting of the park commissioners Tuesday evening it is expected that some action will be talk en as a result of the passage of the Gross bill which permits Sunday band concerts and amateur recr reative sports in the parks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

The manly part is to do with might and main what you can do.-Emerson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

New York, May es-Dr O'ConneIl, health officer of the port of New York, has put his official stamp of disap- rrova1 upon Dr. F'riedmann's so-called rcure" for tuberculosis. He claims that the vaccine will not do what the German doctor claims 1t will, and he urged the prohibition of its sale and Administration The board of health took up the matter. Dr. Friedman lad the medical profession guessing Hith his alleged "cure-" and his injec- Hons into patients in. hospitals of this s1fy and elsewhere were watched. with Been interest not only by the medical Profession but by tuberculosis patients fhe country over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

Farper Want Ads To 2 word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

What arc the names of three of the best known living American noveIistsj also three living English novelists7
 Richard Harding Davis, Rex Beach, Robert W. Chambers. Arnold Bennett, Rudyard Kipling, Sir A. Conan Doyle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-28

Farmer Want Ads 1c 9 word
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-24
A SENSIBLE EDITOR.

George Waterman of Sidney, Iowa,
las been editor Of the Sidney Herald
for twenty-six years and in speaking
Of his tWenty-six years experience
tells more truth in a few words re-
garding the newspaper business than
We have heard before in our whole
lives. In part, Mr.. Waterman says:
But it has not been all sunshine
and roses. We have made a few
enemies along as we have friends,
and We can't expect anything else.
Many a fool editor has made the IA
tai mistake of trying to please ev-
erybody. Such a one has not yet
been born and his mother is dead.
To publish such a paper it would be
necessary to palaver all persons and
all factions, only to find that the i'm
mediate subject of the "slush'' was
the only party pleased while all 9th
ers entered strenuous objections. The
newspaper that cares for support
should stand ever ready and willing
to boost any enterprise calculated to
bring good to the town and commun-
itZ which it represents. On the 9th
er hand, should any person or any
thing become an object of censure-
not from the editors viewpoint mere
", but echoing the sentiment of the
Ulanp-thp facts ,ShOll1d he OUb-
liShed to the world without fear or
favor. 1t is the EDITORS province to
laud all praisworthy undertakings;
it is his mission to mourn with the
sorrowing; it is his pleasure to re
joice with those who are glad. But
it likewise is his bounded duty to eX-
pose crime, denounce fraud and de
cry immortality.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-24
MEMORIES OF THE PAST,

Can anything be more pleasant in
the busy hum-drum Of after years
than to permit your mind to wander
back to the days of school life, the
sweet memories and incidents that
come up, the smiling faces and pleas
ant countenances; the old school
house door, that has so often admitted
you, swinging back and forth on its
great hinges; the very walls speak in
forth of happy hours; while at your
side, stands the noble teacher who
has watched your every move, and is
as much intreseted in your success as
you are yourself. AS these pleasant
recOuectiOns come back to one, the
eye is almost moistened as he reaiz-
es those days are gone forever, and
SO many who took part in those happy
hours, as we'll AS We sit and con-
template that never again in this
life will those days return, that the
participants who so joyously togeth-
er in the school room and play ground
pledged loyalty and faith to the Cid
school, and whose memories are the
most pleasant in our life, are scat
tered far and wide, and some depart
ed forever to their eternal home. Whe1
this is realized, sad,. indeed, is the
heart, and the swiftness with which
the years pass by makes one under
stand that We are journeying toward
the setting sun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-24
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

John Hutchinson, who is employed
at Mosinee, was home over Sunday.
Peter Mitchell, who formerly run
the Grand Theatre, has moved bag
and baggage down to Babcock this
week.
Mrs. Edw. King of Merrill is in
the city a guest of Mrs. Elizabeth
Daily.
Theodore Wilhorn, a resident farm
ar in the town of Seneca, makes a
speciality Of beef cattle. T tuesday, he
drove in two head and sold them
to the firm of Link & Werle A two
year old Holstein brought sS1 90 and
a three year old Red Pole brought
$4,000. Nothing slow about either
one
The musical comedy, Mutt and
Jeff, played at Days Theatre, Mon
day evening to fair sized audience
George Thornton as Jeff and Cliff
Heckinger as Mutt took their parts
we'll and were we'll supported by the
entire company. The chorus was good
and as a whole the show gave entire
satisfaction.
Elmer Crotteau of Rudolph who was
operated on for appendicitis at ST.
Vincent's hospital, Green Bay. last
week is reported to be getting along
nicely. Oscar Crotteau, of this city,
accompanied his brother to Green Bay
and remained there during the time
of the operation.
Chas- Raath and helper are laying
new asphalt shingles on B. Metzger's
house this week. This kind of shin
gle is the first to be used in this
city They cost Sc a thousand but
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-24
NATIONAL SOIL
FERTILITY LEAGUE

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 21.-
public service, supported equally by
federal and state funds, providing
skilled farm advisers and demonstra-
tors in every agricultural county in
the United States, is renewed in the
reintroduction at the opening day OF
the extraordinary session Of Congress.
If the so-calIed Lever agricultural ex
-ensicn bill This measure, endorsed
by agricultural colleges and organi-
cations, industrial and commercial
bodies and institutions, educational
;sts, economists and high authorities,
failed Of adoption by one vote in the
Senate after passing the House by
unanimous Tote at the last session.
This action is net regarded as a re-
lection On the popularity or aocep-
liability Of the plan itself, as the Sen
ate vote was on a question of sub
another measure, the Page
vocational education bill, which coz
aimed the main features Of the Leves
bill, in addition to several radical
innovations, that were
not acceptable to the House in the
.Crm presented
Senator .Hoke Smith, of Georgia.
and Congressman A. F. Lever, Of |
South Carolina, are sponsors Of the
bill, continuing the work of the O
,iginal campaign. and both of these /
strong leaders in their respective
branches of the national legislature
express confidence in the success
III issue during the current session.
The Lever bill provides a federal ap-
graduated upward for 10
rears until a maximum is reached, to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-04-24
BETHEL.

F. Austin expects 20 leave this
week for Moline, H.. where he will
probably undergo an operation.
Leroy Palmer and wife left Thurs
day for Minnesota They have been
visiting here the past few months.
Mr.. nmstead has bought a horse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Quaman will
move this week.
Ed. B. J. Cady of the South Sea
Islands spent I Few days here last
week. His talks were much apprecia
ed by all
Pastor Thurston occupied the pul-
pit Sabbath, April >.
A few Of the friends Of Arthur
hughes gathered at his home Sunda,
and enjoyed a pleasant day, it being
his tenth birthday.
Prof. Brown, principal Of the N
pie Plain Academy, Mimi, spent Sab
bath and Sunday, April j, 10, vi
iing the Academy. He gave an. in
5eresting talk TO the young people
Sabbath afternoon.
Prof. o. j. Graf of Emmanuel Mis-
sionary College, Berrien Springs. Mi
chigan, was a visitor here last Sab
bath. He gave an Interesting talk
Sabbath morning, on THE Bible I'm
der Trial" In the afternoon he
talked to the Young Peoples So
ciety and later in the evening he mel
the Juniors and Seniors in a person
al way.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Elliot entertain
ed the boys of the Academy home at
lunch Sunday evening.
Last Thursday the Senior class
visited the photographer at Grand
Rapids
Mr.. and Miss Peterson went to
Grand Rapids Friday to do trading.
The Indians are carrying on their
annual dance of this season on India
Hill.