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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

The worm, the canI1er and the grief
 Are mine alone
 There are many young women the world over. who have entertained de- eirable young men during the winter months, have dined them, given little affairs. for them, spent their time with them, leaving nothing undone. to make their evenings enjoyable, only tOS find when the warm evenings approach about calling. He has this excuse or that, to offer as to why he cannot visit her. When it is bal1ny enough to take walks or sit on the porch, he absents himself altogether. Instead of having the happy times which she she finds herself alone-no one to go round with.
 To make the matter all the more humiliatinE for her. her friends, not knowing that he has stopped coming send her invitations for an automo- where there are Just so many couples to participate. adding, .''We will give you and your beau a jolly outing
 Others will write her or remark that they hope soon to be, invited to a. June wedding. The girl dushes. with Annoyance. 1t is bitter enough for her to know that she has been desert
  other girls find out she has been made such a dupe of. Once in a while, a, girl is frank enough to explain she has no escort, and to let them find out as best they can the why's and wherefores of it.
 Other girls exemplify the old adage tswhat a tangled web we weave when first we spractive to deceive!'' They pretend he is out of town, i'll or has business engagements which make it impossible for him to attend It be- hooves a girl either to tell. the truth or to remain silent concerning such a matter, if she would not be like the maiden who made excF8eS year or more concerning recreant lover. You had better tell the truth. dear z a bosom friend whispered in her ear, -tthat you have broken with him long since He has leased the house next door to and has just moved in, with his bride.''
 Of course it is delightful to have callers on winter evenings, but a girl should hesitate over giving her time exclusively to as young man who has not frankly expressed himself regard ing his intention whether he is sim- ply on friendship intent Or on mar riage bent. Wise is he who settles the all-important question before summer and doesn't give another feI- low chance to cut him out In sum- mer. a fellow who hasn't a girl is casting about for one and pretty girls will not go a-begging.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
KINGS DAUGHTERS WILL
 ELECT OFFICERS TODAY

Detroit, June 2AThe election of of fcers was before the convention of the International Order of the Kings Daughters and Sons today. The for nal ballots were to be cast late in the afternoon Loyalty to the order how to increase it" and Activities of the order'' as reported by branches in various places in the United State8and Canada were on the program for. dis cuSsion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
SHE INVITES N1sFoRrUNE

Dear Miss 1dbDey:
 am a girl of eighteen and care for a young man of nineteen. He is fond 4 of drink. He seems to think a, lot of me. and asked me to marry him. Does he mean it and would he make ajgood husband? MISS I---
 The girI who deliberately weds a conhrm ed drunkard is inviting a cruel future. If you haven't lsun1- cient influence over him as a sweet heart, to compel him to stop drinking, your wishes, hopes, pleading and prayers as a wife would fall upon deaf ears Look well before you leap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
Little Beauty Chats
BY BLANCHE BEACON

keep the nails pink and shiny, and as a massage for her feet when they are hot and tired. Of course, olive oil is very much cheaper in Turkey than it is here, but even in this coun- try 1t is the most inexpensive all around beautifier any woman can use We can we'll, afford tos forget the mutton talIoW and cigarettes of the harem beauties, for these would add to our looks in 3. way we would not desire but we would be the better, for adopting the figs, dates and oil tI1ay rely on. As.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
HOW ONE. LITTLE BOY SCOUT
 FORMED A COMPANY OF TEN
Ry David M. COry.)

One little Boy Scout beating tattoo; A comrade heard the calt-then there Were ess Two little Boy scouts climbing 3 trees Along came another cre-tten there were three
 little ssests ssssas y the ss.ts seo yer. su Four little Boy dfve
 ts .sss ssssts ost seas .sss s
 six SIX little Scouts looking up to % heaven: . Ts.z ss f1aa as1s sfS1is h ssG s Eight llttle Boy Scouts dressed yery nne: Nine little Boy scouts chased speekled hen; ,ra little Boy Scouts yelling, Hip. hurrahi" This is all is to tellthese are all there 'are And then, let's make a Scrap Book; efscfss and paste,
 C-1t out the carefully,
 Haste makes Waste?")
 And in neatly
 That look;
 Ind by you'll find youa have A Grandma GoOsey Book!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
SOCIAL NOTES


 Masonic Temple was the scene last evening of a large banuuet given by the Orient chapter. No I, Order of the Eastern Star, in honor of the annual official visit to this city of the worthy grand nafron Of the Grand Order of Eastern St ar of C6nneedcut, Mrs. Mary B. 61rrs guests fnrIuded menbe CTS from all parts of the state and there were 175 seated at the banquet tables.
 A number of addresses were made during the evening A cut glass vase was presented Mrs Orr as a. token of esteem.
 A son, weighing eight pounds. was born to Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Barnes of 746 William street. on Saturday morning. Previous to her marriage, Mrs. Barnes was Miss, Nellie Higby.
 Miss Iva Ruth king, of Fairfield, is to give several readings at the June meeting this afternoon of the Eunice Donnie Burr chapter, D. A, R., at the home of Miss Annie Jennings of Fair field Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis and the KinbaI Mandolin club will also assist in the program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
BEHIND rHE TIMES.

why aren't you dancing. MT. Me Xixe2s
 VI was out of town for the week end. s5 don't know any of the new steps Pluck M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
WOMEN LOSE FIGHT TO
 HOLD CITY OFFICES

Atlanta, Ga. June 2-women of At lanta who desire to participate politi- ca1ly in the administration of the city's affairs failed yesterday in the efforts to obtain representation in the educa- tonal. library and park boards of the city, the council sustaining Mayor Woodward's veto of a. charter ircreas- ing membership of the boards from 12 to IT and providing that the new members be women. The women, however, renewed hope of obtaining representation. Mayor Woodward de- clared his reason for vetofng the amendment was his belief that in creasing the membership would make the board unw1eldy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

I haN seen so many people eat club sandwiches in different ways that it has often caused me to wonder whether it is proper to cut it up or take it in the fingers unused Irene. And another thing that Lam not~cer- tain about is when I am dining in a hotel, should say thank you to the waiter when he helps me to sugar and cream, etc. ?''
 s'The proper way to eat-a club sand wich is to cut it up with the knife and eat with the aid of the fork. Some sandwiches may be nibbIed from the fingers but a. club sandwich is almost too large for that" replied her moth CT, land of course you should thank the waiter amiably you would any servant when waiting upon you.''
 My mother and father are going to celebrate their wedding annfver- sary next week. and we are all dis agreeing about the proper thing to do. I aver that father should take mother into dinner, and my brother says he should escort one of the lady guests,'' announced Polly.
 ITO be in Keeping with the senti- ment of the occasion should say that it is quite proper for the husband to lead the way into the dining room with his wife on his arm and for her to occupy a seat at his right hand,'' re- piled her girl chum's mother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
A LA MODE.

Rankin-I thought you said Rose mary was a strawberry blonde.
 Phyle-She used to be; but since purple hair came into fashion, she is a hnckleberry brunette.-Judge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
ON HIM.

CT thought you were working on Jay Krankss new house,s said a house painters friend.
 ''I was goin' to- replied the house painter, ''but I had a quarrel with him, and she said he'd put the paint on himselfs'
 fsAnd did he do it ?'
 t'Yes, that is wh ere he put most of Philadelphia Press
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
LAURA JEAN LIBBY'S DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS


fearful of offending if he asked for or snatched a kiss.
 Remember, girls. familiarity breeds contempt
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
KANSAS GOVERNORS
 ALLEGED ASSAULT ON
 WOMAN BEFORE COURT

Topeka, Kas., June Mrs. Lucia Tests action against Governor George H. Hodges for $2,315 damages, based on an alleged attack in the governors office, when 1t Is charged Governor, Hodges struck Mrs. West as she at tempted to carry copies of his private corresp pondence from the office, was called in the Shawnee county circuit court here today. All of the charges are denied bv the governor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

Fire resulting from failure to turn off the gas upon closing his shop for the night called the depaftnnen out at o'clock this morning to Gus the Tail or's, next to the Hotel Atlas. The damage was slight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

CCorrect name and address must be
 given to insure attention, bue .g. not to print.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02
BREAKING OFF IN THE SUMMER

My days are in the. yellow leaf: The flowers and fruits of love are
 gone; The worm, the canlxer and the grief Are mine alone..'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

MISS LIBBEY's REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent. a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-02

Vases and Window Boxes Filled
 JOHN RICK X SON..
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
Furniture

the leading makers we have gathered
Steel Frame Springs, 81, S2.75 & $500
Steel Folding " S1.9S, So & $500
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
TURKS READY TO
OPPOSE RUSSIANS
Army Of $4,000 Modified TO
Fight Invasion

A dispatch to the London, Eng. Ex.
change Telegraph company from
Athens declares the Turks, in order
to be prepared to oppose a possible
landing Of Russians, have concentrat.
ed about $4,000 men at TchataIja.
26 miles northwest of Constantinople.
and Rodesto, on the Sea of Marmora.
Furthermore, they are fortifying along
the Sea of Marmora at other points.
A dispatch to the Times from Con.
stantinople, commenting on conditions
there, says:
Although thehe is still a large sec.
tion Of influential Turks clamoring for
Intervention in the present European
war, the situation seems to be improv.
ing, owing to the precarious economic
situation and the unwililngness of the
reseryists to take part in any but a
defensive war.
THE total number of German off.
GERS now in Turkey is estimated at
500. All British merchantmen in the
Black Sea have been ordered home"
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
MILFORD'S NEW HARDWARE ST0Pl
THE QUALITY Shop
THE WAR AND FAKE PRICES
PRICE OF CLOVER SPpr
Unfair Methods That Drives Trade Away From To,.-
Causes Injury to Honest Merchants and to the co
and Prosperity of Our Town. '"n
FARMERS SHOULD BOYCOTT THE GUILTY o,r

The United States Government, also several Of on
Governments have begun Investigations in REGARD 70 'A
advances that have been made in the prices Of food
and other materials, said to be caused by the War in F
These investigations are being made with view Of b
criminal prosecutions against those that may be guilty.
uatng prices in order to Gouge the buying Public De
should start investigation in regard to the recent
the price of Clover Seed and find out if same was oi
otherwise IF half is that one hears about the ra
Farmers treated the past few weeks in regard h
prices that they had pay for Clover Seed then pron
should be taken in order to put stop such unfair me
1t requires better excuse than War scare to convince
sane Farmer that he is not up against real Flim-Fam %
when he asked day $3.50 per bushel for Clover e
hand ready for delivery and the very next day he
So 5O tor the very Seed We are informed that ba
here less than 81 90 per bushe above the m
price OF seed Some that away for their seed bouo A.
Very Best qcay for Far Less than poorer quality could
bought at here. Milford being a Manufacturing town
follows that - Merchants and the Town must look for &
prosperity and growth the Farmers Our interests should
IN common, Tor the Of the Farmer means success
the Merchant and the growth and prosperity of our Town
therefore, the Farmer should at all times receive fair treatment
at hands, else we force him go elsewhere for his wants
and cannot blame him for spending his money aav from
home it he do better elsewhere It's penny wise and
pound foolish policy for any Merchant to increase the burdens
Of the Farmer by unusy increasing the cost to him Of an
material required the farm We have no desire to 90 into
he seed business but such unfair methods as are complained
2t will likely force go into next year and we
10 will that will stand between the Farmer and two
md three profits seed and unfair methods The Farmer
Who knowingly goes back and spends his money with those
Who treated him unfairly not only makes himself party
o. but puts premium dishonest methods and he should
lot complain he is Burnt agan-hat else can he expea
certainly no better treatment than he deserves
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11

ing in a northeastward direction along
the Oise valley, in an effort to get in
the rear OF the German flank.
The German force lyisR between
Paris and Compiegne has Been forced
10 retire. owing to the pressure Of the
British, who set fire to the forests be-
hind which the Germans had taken up
their position.
II is estimated that there are now
4,O00.000 men in the two gigantic
grand armies which face each other,
although not all Of them are taking an
active part in the battle that is now
going on.
The advance guards of the Germans
had been able to swing farther south
than was generally believed. One sec
tiOn OF it reached Vitry-le-Francoic.
1O5 miles east by southwest from
Paris and 45 lies south Of the city Of
Rheims.
There is no doubt that the fate of
Paris may depend on the outcome Of
this conflict.
1t is indicated that the fighting over
a considerable part of the battle line
has consisted OF long-range artillery
duels. and that the soldiers of the
opposing forces were not really at
each others throats. At other points
the men are at grips, and the fighting
is furious.
The losses, especially on the Ger
man side. have been heavy, but no Of
fetal figures have been given out.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11

BED SPRINGS. From lines Of
number of their best values.
Milford chronicle., 1914-09-11
5000 SERVIANS CAPTURED
Austrians Rout Invaders Under Grown
Prince In Bosnia.

Five thousand Servians were can.
tured near Mitrovich by the Austrian
army, the German embassy in Wash.
ington was advised by wireless from
Berlin.
The dispatch declared also that 600
Russians were captured by the Aus.
trials on Russian territory.
The column under command of
General Kestranek CAustrian) advanc
ing with the eastern army of General
Dankl CAustrian) on Russian territory
repulsed violent attack of Russians
and captured 500 soldiers.
In the south the Servians tried
near Mitrovich to break into Croatian
territory. About 5000 Servians taken
prisoners Of war. Much war material
captured"
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
New Officers Installed.

Early Saturday morning the retiring and newly elected officers were summoned to appear in the County Clerks office and in the presence of a few friends the new officers swore to support the constitution, faithfully discharge the duties of their offices and provide various and sundry re- treatments to the crowd. They carried out their oath so far as the refreshments were concerned. Ice cream, cigars and other good things were furnished in such abundance that some of the treats were deferred till later.
 The only change in the person. el of the county offices was in the sheriff's office. J. D. Nell roy, a man slightly known to the people of this county, took charge of that office and there will be a some change in the deputies.
 Sheriff McIlroy appointed Hugh Mcclellan as deputy sheriff and jailor. MT. Mcclellan has has had long experience in this office and makes splendid officer. Other deputies appointed were E. N. Weaver, Charleston, D. A. Council, Etna, and Willard Pen dergrass, Altus.
 Circuit Clerk Waterfield ap- pointed H. c. Hill, Charleston, and R. M. Adams, Ozark, dep- uties, Both were deputies last term.
 County Clerk Hill re-appointed J. C. McIlroy, Ozark, and w. l.. Bryan, Charleston, as deputies.
 Treasurer McElroy re-appoint- ed c. J. Schouweiler as his dep- uty at Charleston.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
If We Only Had The Nerve!

Last week we received an in- vitation to buy a bale of cotton. Say, Willibald, the way things are going we'll be lucky if we can buy a spool of cotton! Gee! If we only had the nerve. What we couldn't dol Had we been born with the rind of some peo- pie we know, here's what you would find on these pages from week to week:
 "On the account of the Europ- can War. the subscription price of this paper has been raised to S5 per year, cash in advance. "On account of the loss from import duties, advertising rates will be increased to 50 cents per inch. Effective at once.
 We are pained to announce that owing to the almost com plete suspension of the importa- tion of chemicals, obituary poems will cost you 10 cents a line hereafter.
 Tt being impossible to export prunes to Przemysl. notices of church suppers will be charged for at the rate of $2 each and two tickets to the supper. /s
 Resulting from the saspen- sion of regular shipping facilities between this town and Gulf of Obigosh, all pumpkins, apples. potatoes, corn, grapes, etc., brought to this office under the pretext of exhibition to the edi- tor, will be seized as contraband of war.
 All persons found owing this paper more than years sub- scription will be shot as spies. !"
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Let The Poultry Sub-
 stitute For Cotton.

From now on until after the holidays we will be selling off our old hens and all but one or two of the young cockerels kept for the next seasons breeding.
 In focks that are large. part of the bullets go along with the other market fowls. The selec- ton of the laying and breeding flock should never be either a fanciful or a haphazard offair. Results are what we are after. Let us get in mind what goes to make a good individual of the breed or mixture of breeds we have and carefully follow that standard in our selection. If we have never done this before 1t will not be easy, but it will be well worth while, for we must learn to distinguish readily points of type and build that stand for utility, hardness and vigor.
 Symmetry of body, alert, lofty carriage of head and tail, feet and thighs well apart, curved beak, broad head, medium length of neck, prominent full breast not too wide, fairly long body widening toward the rear, well developed, glossy we'll laid are some of the things which indicate worth. Birds lacking these qualities will be likely to prove unprotitable.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Last Hope Shattered.

Ft. Smith, Oct. 27.-The last hope of the reopening of local saloons was shattered Monday when the Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of J, E. Hickey, a liquor dealer, who made a test case of the Going law after saloons were ordered to close August 1. The case of Hickey is the first and the only criminal action growing out of the Going law appealel to the Supreme Court.
 Gazette.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
From Nj. P. Ry.Co.

St. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 20th, 1914. All General, Commercial and Local Agents:
 The Business Mems League of St. Louis and organizations of similar character in other locali ties are urging the use of cotton bagging, cotton bags and cotton twine in lieu of jute and other similar materials amongst the manufacturers and merchants, the object being to substitute cotton goods as much as possible.
 In addition to urging the sale of cotton piece goods through the mechants and local columns in your territory believe it will be best both in soliciting and likewise through the columns of the local papers, to urge manu- lecturers and other users of jute bagging and twine as well as shippers of grain, feed, etc., to substitute cotton bagging, bags and twine in their stead and prevail upon the merchants when placing their orders for goods which are ordinarily ship ped in jute bags or bagging to make their orders specify when packed in cotton bags or bag ging".
 It is estimated the substitution of cotton bags, bagging and twine for the iute product will alone create a demand for up- wards of 5000, 900 bales of cot ton annually, or in other words, substantially 20 per cent of the cotton crop.
 When the advantages obtain ing by the substitution of cotton for jute etc, are pointed out to the varying interests in your territory 1 am sure there will be no difficulty whatever in convert ing a great many of them to the use of the cotton product.
 Yours truly,
 J. N. Githens,
 Assistant to Vice President.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Mistake Corrected.

Ozark, Ark, Nov. 2nd, 1914. Dear sir:
 am informed that there was a mistake in printing the list of rewards made in the Cotton Club at our County Fair and below you will find a correct list as shown by my entry book, These awards were solely on the eX- hibits made at the Fair.
 1st prize on open bolls, half pound lint, and a pound of seed cotton, Grayson Gresham, Ozark, Route l.
 2nd prize on exhibit as above, Roy Rice, Anice, Ark.
 3rd prize on exhibit as above, Willie Dean, Webb City, Ark. 4th prize on exhibit as above, Frank Gresham, Ozark, Route 1. 5th prize on exhibit as above, Frank Rosson, Altus, Ark.
 Corn Club boys please take notice that we have extended the time for making the awards in the Corn and Cotton Clubs un- til November 10th as great many of the boys have been de- layed in getting their corn gathered. No further exten- sions of time will be made.
 Very ReSpt.
 H. F. Cassell,
 Special Agent.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Dobbin As Cannon Food.

Within a few months thousands and thousands of American horses, many of them family pets. will be galloping into the shrapnel and bayonets of Ger man soldiers, tugging and straining at the traces as they drag heavy artillery over the half-frozen roads or lying wound ed, helpless and dying on some French, Belgian or German bat tlefield. For, despite the peace talk, despite the humane sentl- ment of our people and despite everything, trainload after train load of American horses are leaving Chicago every day, for Canada, to be shipped to Eng land. Other trains leave St. Louis, Kansas City and Louis vile, daily for New Orleans, whence the horses are shipped to France. These horses are being bought now, today. in the rural districts of the Middlewest, as well as from the ranges further west. Many a family pet will be bullet-shattered and will die a lingering death in the cold of the coming winter. for there are no Red Cross societies to care for wounded horses.
The Spectator., 1914-11-03
Card of Thanks.

1 am deepfuly grateful to the splendid people of Altus and vicinity for their help and sym pathy during the long sickness and the death of my wife. For ten months their unfailing atten- ton has been a source of com fort to us and words fail me when 1 try to tell how thankful 1 am. If ever such sorrow comes to you 1 hope you will receive the same kindness 1 have.
 Gratefully yours,
 T. J. SPENCER.