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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20
ANNUAL ECONOMIC LOSS
 BY nlIRTERATEs $500, 900, 900
Earning Power of Those Unable to
 Read -S1O0 Eess.
Comnnissioner of Education Says Cen sus Show $500, 900 in
 United States.

A movement to interest employees and educators in a campaign to bring about IegisIation in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut that will aid in the elimination of i1literacy among adults was launched at a conference held in New York City under the auspices of the Industrial League, composed Of representatives of large industrial concerns to bring about better industrial management
 A resolution setting forth that i1- literacy is a menace to industrial from acquiring American ideals and customs, increases cost for accident and disease, lessens productive earn ing power, decrease thrift and i'm pairs good citizenship was adopted The resolution declared it to be the conviction of the league that the com missi oner of education should be en- abled through the speedy passage of the House bill 15,470, now before Congress, to aid and promote an ad- 5eQuate campaign tending to remove present iIliteracy from among the, The conference also resolved that action should be taken by every Board of Education in the three states .sto interest and inform indus trial managers and the public con- corning present conditions and enlist
 
 merce, Boards of Trade and sindivid- ual managers in installing public school classes in industrial establish m ents to teach reading, writing and the speaking fEnglish among those in their places of employment who are illiterate or who do not speak the English language
 P P. Claxton. United States Com rnissi oner of education, explained that the bill in Congress empowers him to investigate methods used in this country and abroad in teaching illit- crate men and women to read and write and to promote pIans for the elimination of illiteracy, cooperating with state, county and municipal of hcers in putting these plans into op- eration.
 s''The census of 1910," MT CIaxton said, showed that we had 5,50O,00O people in the United States 10 years old and over who were unable to read and write. This means a great burden. on the whole country and in some places in great danger. IlIit- eracy is being eliminated in the South
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

and in the North it is increasing each year in New York State adult iIliteracy numbers over 100000.
 'sI have estimated that in the coun- try at large the difference between the productive power = the earning ca pacity of those who can read English and those who cannot-is S100 a year. mean that their value is worth that much to the state and nation. The difference in economic value therefore would be $50o,00os0oO a yeAr.''
 MT. CIaxton said it had been dem oustrated that s4lliterates can be ed- ucated. Tn Rowan County, Ken lucky by means Of public school cIas- ses i1lfterates had been decreased from HOO to less than 20 in eighteen months-''
 Arthur D.. Dean. chief of the di- vision of vocational education, rep resenting Commissioner of Educa- tion J. H. Finley. sa5d that New York is so illiterate because. sit is the whirlpool of the waterfalls of imnig grafton
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20
ONLY BRYAN WAS CALLED.

MT. Lincoln appointed to places in his cabinet three of the men who had been his rivals for the Chicago nom ination in 1860. MT. Seward, Mr. Chase and MT. Cameron each had d strong following. and all three had worked hard for his election. They were rewarded for their work; and Chase-proYed great aids to MT. Lin- coin in office. In rewarding them for political services rendered, he him self rendered a. service to the country.
 MT. Wilson called none of his rf- vals to his side, but maybe for the reason that, with one exception, they were not open to an offer. MT. Mar shall had been his running mate on the national ticket. MT. Clark was House. and MT. Underwood as floor leader, and both preferred further legislative service to cabinet service
 The exception was Gov. Harmon of Ohio, who was retiring from that of flee But as he had been black1isted as a. reactionary at Baltimore, and on that account had made so poor an ap- pearance in the balloting, MT. Wilson could not, or at any rate did not, take him into account.
 MT. Bryan had not been in the pie ture at Baltimore except as MT. Will son's friend in the crisis. AS he had nominated MT. Wilson, he was enti- tied to recognition and reward for his services then and later; and the re- ward MT. Wilson bestowed was not too great. Had MT. Bryan been small office, or by no offer at all. MT Wilson would have made a costly blunder at the outset.-Washingt Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20
LINKS FARMER AND BUYER.
Washington Experiment Cuts Out
 the Food Middlemen.

The Postmaster of Washington, D. <e. Otto Praeger, is doing some prac- ttcal work in the way of Illustrating to ciSy dwellers the possibilities of the parcel post.
 E4s has put into local operation 9 plan first suggested Joy Postm aster General Burleson for eliminating the .rliddlenaan in the handltRg of vege- tables and other products of the farm. Hundreds of washington housekeep- CTS have learned to take advantage of the opportunity to obtain fresh vegetables, poultry. fruits. &c., from the rural districts. at moderate cost.
 Postmaster Praeger has published a 1fsf of farmers, truckers. &c., resi- d. ing within practical distance of the national capital for shipping. Oppc- site these names are set forth the uroducts they have for sale by parcel post The list is calculated to en-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20
eourage seller and puyer Id get to-

courage seller and buyer to get to- gether.
 In Virginia and Maryland are hum dreds of producers in out-of-the-way places who want to send their goods direct to the family table instead of the Commission merchant. One may get anything from soup to nuts, in cluding oysters and clans, bread home made candy, lemon peel, roses, rose bags, old Virginia cornmeal, eggs, homemade preserves and even unfermented grape juice. Flowers to adorn the table are also available.
 Although the Washington Post master started the plan primarily for the benefit of producers in by places, the list of names he published included addresses in many States, some as far away as Iowa and the Dakotas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

T. Kashiara, a former Japanese army aviator, hid in the clouds when Deputy Constable Myers of Los Angeles tried to attach his bi-plane for a $125 debt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

MT. Shelley and partner of Bridge port and MT Lamont and partner also of Bridgeport, won first and sec waltz held at Carey's Casino Wednes- day evening. 4 large crowd was present and every one enjoyed the dancing.
 On next Wednesday evening, anoth- CT prize waltz will be held at Carey's Casino Admission 1oc to all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

George E. Swift, proprietor of Swift's Lunch will have his full force of help next week. A large ship ment of crabs has arrived from Springfield, he also announces that his clam chowder is we'll worth a trial from every inhabitant of the. beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

This picture shows the Panama rail- road liner AIIianca in one of the chambers of the great Gatun locks of the Panama canaIN This was the first ocean vessel to test the electric tow ing engines of 1he Iockse Carrying a cargo Of 2,0OO tons, the ship left
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

St. GabrieIs chapel, Walnut Beach is being re-painted and in it's reno- vated appearance will be delight to the summer visitors who attend srnass at nine o'clock Sunday morn ings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20
WALNUT BEACH

gchun1an and Udovitz will carry a full line of smoked and cooked meats, also all kinds of fresh salads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Mrs. R. F'la.herty, of No. 21 George street, West Haven. is visiting for a few days at the home of her sister, Mrs H. Cook of the New York cot tage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Misses Ruth French, Julia French and Ruth Becker of Waterbury were guests of MT, and Mrs George w. French at the Marlborough cottage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

A large crowd attended the dance held at the Myrtle Beach Auditorium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

A prize hesitation will be held next Thursday evening at the Myrtle Beach Auditorium. There will be two, prizes offered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

nue, Bridgeport, has opened up tai-
 lcring shop at the Nine cottage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Mir. and Mrs Brainard, of Som erviIIes Conn, will be weekend guests at the Sound View Hotel. Messrs. Patrick Rooney, E. Myers and IT. Miller had luncheon at the Sound View Hotel yesterday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Grace La Centra of Player Cottage gave birthday party yesterday to her young frieneds. All report an en-. joyable time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Do not forget the whist and dance next Tuesday evening at the Myrtle Beach auditorium. The prizes are store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Mrs T. Meade. of Waterbury, has rented the Shore Acre cottage from Mrs Frederick. for the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Joe La Centra, the barber, has re-. gently opened his barber shop at the Walnut Beach trolley station and has added more attractions to his shop with up-to-dates electric methods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20
MYRTLE BEACH

The opening of the Island View Ho- tel Wednesday night drew a. large and select assembIage The spacious new dining room was packed to it's ca pacfty. The cabaret was highly ap- plauded by all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Mr. and Mrs. McKeon of Bridgeport have accepted positions at MT. Mer- wins Hotel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Mrs. Haupt of Denver, Colorado, has rented the Wenzel cottage for the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Misses Helen Eaton and Gertrude Bankwftz of Bridgeport spent yes terday at the KempIe cottage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Mrs. Charles has opened the flaw thorne cottage for the season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

George W. French of waterbury will spend the week end with his daughAer, Mrs. Fred Otis, at Walnut Beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-20

Farmer want Ads. one Cent a word
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06

,,whers the vegetation was not far
enough advanced to be injured.
Copious to heavy showers occurred
in all sections, but the rainfall was
generally less than the normal in the
east central and was heavy and, in
some. localities, excessive in the
western counties; the Greatest
amounts being reported from the
southwestern district The wet wealth,
ert delayed blowing, and the cold
nights retarded corn planting. The
rain, however, was Of great value to
grasses and small grains. Cherry,
plum and peach trees are in full
bloom in the central and southern
counties, but many apple trees are
not showing the usual amount OF
blossoms, probably owing to the
drought Of last summer and the
heavy crop produce! last year: a
heavy and damaging hailstorm oc-
CURED in the eastern part CT Polk
county on the afternoon OF May Sd 4
.+zs5,s. GEO. NJ. CHAPPEL,, . 5.55.i
5 Section Director.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
MAsoNVILLE.

I'M. f. Cooney, and daughter Nam
lie were Manchester callers one day.
this week. Il \. II. :ss
Our schools closed Friday with a
picnic dinner, which was greatly en-
ioyed by the pupils and a goodly
number of visitors.
Miss Veins returned ITO her home
at Ind dependence Friday evening aft
ter teaching a very successful school
year: q 5}3 !. $53 II Il VI III
Miss. Horton, who has taught the
past year here, returned to her home
in Coggon. We hope to see her here
again as instructor. 81 .5@5 y \ r. ..5
DR.. j .zB. Joyce and daughters, Hell
en- and Marguerite, departed for SUI
perior, Wisconsin, Monday. Mrs.
Joyce, who has been receiving med
Iical treatment there is not SO well,
news which her many friends will
regret to learn. ss.
J. B. Ryan, the Winthrop druggist,
was on our streets today He is busy
looking after the interests of his
large arm west Of town.
Haennig Bros are having several
car loads Of tile put on their farm
south Of town.
Miss Agnes Garry was d caller in
Manchester Saturday. iis
/, Mr.. Helton OF Winthrop was a Sun.
day visitor with his daughter, Mrs.
ME-. Cooney, and attended church.
Mrs. Pat. Burns, who has been i'll
for some time, was in town Sunday,
much improved in health. s.
E. G.. schacherer, wife and babe,
land Miss Mabel Kinney autoed
Through town today enrollte from
lDyersville to their home in Winthrop
Jas. Murphy Of Mont was a call
er in our burg Saturday. 81 .5s
VIM. Behan, who went on fishing
trip Sunday, did not return until
Monday afternoon, owing to the
heavy rain Of Sunday afternoon.
Jesse Pugh Of Quasq ueton attend
ed the dance here last Thursday Mr..
Pugh was formerly a barber here.
A. E. Thompson had an auction
sale of his household furniture Sat
urday and departed Sunday for the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
! CLEANUP WEEK.

{. The Iowa state Board OF Il Health.
through its secretary, Dr.. Guilford H !.
summer, has designated this week as
Clean Up and Paint Up week in
Iowa. Beginning with Monday. May
4th, every city, town and village in
the state lis to wage a campaign to
clean up all alleys, back yards and
front yards and to make sanitary
and attractive the store fronts and
residences with fresh coats of paint,
to start sodding and planting and
parking, and to make a general clean
ing, in order to prevent disease.
Every school boy and girl IS urged
to assist their parents in this cam
paign of cleaning up. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED

20. !!
The remains Of William Douglass,
mention of whose death was made
in these columns last week, arrived
here from Wiste, Alberta, Canada,
on Friday afternoon, and were taken
% the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Douglass. southeast Of
Manchester. Funeral services were
held from the Douglass home on Sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, con-
Quoted by, Rev. H. F. Mcdonald, pas
tor Of the Baptist church. Interment
was made in Oakland cemetery. The
popularity Of this beloved young man
was fittingly attested to by the Large
number of neighbors who attended
the funeral services.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06

aEg5 r.
northern part OF the state where he
intends running a garage and auto
repairing business,
Kathryn Garry; who taught the
upper grades in school here. gave
examinations to six pupils to pass in
to High school. Il .5s$s 5s3 ID
Mrs. Jno. Penney was Manchess
ter caller Saturday. 4 n .5F 4. /
Mrs. Mary Brophy and Leo also
Mrs. Kate Roberts a,ltoed Ito Monti
Friday and spent the day. %.
Jno Farrell Of Middlefield was
in town Saturday 81 .ss " If.
Mike Lillis was viewing the sights
at Monti and vicinity Sunday
Orrin Sullivan, wife and son
Wayne visited last Thursday with
relatives at Manchester. sS !. ~
Ed Gallery, who has been Ill for
some weeks, Is not gaining as rap
idly as his friends would like to see.
j. A. Ryan and wife drove to Man
chester Saturday on business. N
Guy Heath Of Quas queton visited
at Orrin Sulliyan's Sunday. "a NH
Mr.. Hodge returned from Winthrop
Sunday morning and is doing some
painting around town.
gt2s' Z ( = ft t7s,s $ arf 90 b
Louie Eahey went to Monti Sunday
to work for D. Grove. &.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
SHALL THE ADMINISTRATION
BE REPUDIATED7

The, EecorahT Journal says that the
following editorial from the Dubuque
Telegraph erald Expresses exactly
the question involved in the senatorial
candidacy of Hon. Maurice Connolly.
There is no doubt that defeat OF MI.
i Connolly would be defeat OF the ad.
ADMINISTRATION, which he has loyalty sup
ported i5 f Il 81
The Telegraph. Herald's editorial fol-
lows: .5: & & 8!
Congressman Connolly OF Dubuque
is a candidate for United States sena.
tor in the Democratic primary to be
held on June L. A. 35s t.555&. 3
Mr.. Connolly was elected to CON
| gress in 1912 by. plurality of 1879
In a district that had never before
gone Democratic. 5i 7. ", :5:sg
His home folks added 800 to the
largest majority ever before given a
| Democratic candidate for Off ce, send
ing him out with approximately 5000
plurality, or q total of 1874 votes as
against 1922 cast for his Republican
and Progressive opponents.
Men are best known at home. No
verdict on them is as good as asverdict
secretly rendered. His 5000 plurality
in his own county attests the esteem
and respect entertained for Congress.
man Connolly "a citizen and as q
| public man. 1. s{ g5 l
Congressman Connolly made his-con
iSgressional campaign on the pledge to
stand by the president. That pledge
he has redeemed. On every proposal
made by the president he has stood
vaiiantly by him, supporting him with
all his strength in tariff and currency
reform, and on canal tolls repeal.
i ssts Approving loyalty to the president.
the Democracy Of Iowa cannot consist
emily repudiate Congressman, Connol-
~. Repudiating him, 1t repudiates the
administration. For as congressman
having part in the shaping of admin
sistrative policies and voice in deter.
mining the adoption of these policies
into law, he is part of the administra.
@tiDn and rebuke to him Is rehuke to
the administration.
More than mere words attest the
loyalty of the congressman to the
Democratic party, the Democratic
president, and Democratic principles.
Deeds attest: his loyalty. He gave his
pledge. He kept his pledge. He has
|5been tried and not found wanting.
There can be no other issue in this
senatorial primary but the issue Of
repudiation Defeat Of Connolly in
the primary will be defeat of the ad,
ministration, all statements to the con-
Ttrary Notwithstanding. That is the
construction the enemies Of the adj.
administration would place upon his de-
feat. Now can be visualized the edi
99tOrials and headlines Of the OPPOSE
ton press: Administration Support
err Defeated In Iowa Primary; Hawk,
seye Democrats Turn Down Man Who
Stood by Wilson on All Propositions"
e Shall the Democracy. Of Iowa put it
In the mouths Of the Administrations
enemies to say that Iowa has repudi-
ated Wilson? That Is the bald ques-
4tion in this senatorial contest. The
Democracy Of the, state can bar the
door against reputation only by nomi-
mating Connolly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
NORTH. MANCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Love June and grand
son Robert from Oklahoma are ex-
pected here Thursday for an extend
ed visit with their son, Earl June.
Mrs. Ed Straub, who has been very
i'll, is reported much improved.
Master Norman, son of Harry.
Strain, spent Sunday with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Crawl.
Mrs. Jake Amling and son Clarence
of Dakota arrived last week. Mr.. Am
ling is expected here soon.
Mrs. Chas. Hanna is ON the gain
but very slowly. .-.r
G. V. burlington has moved back
to the north end.
Mr.. Heabel and family are remov-
ing from the north part of town to
their new home in the east part Of
town. -.5 ~. -.
Mrs. Ethel Mcdonald returned to
her home in Waterloo after a. brief
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. ca Trenchard.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
MEXICAN. WAR NEWS.

In this issue Of The Democrat we
have concise stories ON what has
happened in the war move on Mexi-
co. II.
Do not fail to read these interest
ing articles, boiled down to the ac-
tual facts. I.
Keep in touch with the actual hap
penings that take place in this i'm.
portant event by reading our special
war service. Follow the flag to Mex
leo through the columns Of The
Democrat which gives facts as they
are. 3E 4; .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
DISTRICT COURT NEWS

Thursday, May 18th, will be the last
day for filing cases for the May term
o. district court, which convenes in
this city on Monday, May 18th. Judge
George w. Durham will preside over
the May term.
On Saturday of last week Judge
Durham made the following entries
on the probate docket: .,. 81
Estate Of B. #. Williams. Final re
port approved. Administrator dis
charged and bonds released.
rs Estate of Abigail Long. Will ad-
mitted to probate. A. d. Long ap-
pointed executor, without bond.
Z Estate of John Chimney. Final re-
port approved. X
Guardianship of Anton Trenkamp
ct al. Annual report approved. Fin
al report as to Lucy Trenkamp APP
proved and guardian discharged as to
said Lucy Trenkamp. !. 4.
Estate Of William Joslin. Will nd
mitted to probate.
Estate Of i Rebecca =. Carpenter.
Ordered that notice Of filing and
hearing Of final report be given all
persons interested by posting notice,
$s Estate of Johanna Hogan. Final
report approved. Executor .discharg-
ed and bonds men released. "a Nj "A \ IA
Estate Of Will T.. Wood. Hearing
set for May 10, 1914. Notice to be
given by posting notice for 10 days.
Estate Of Chancey S. Harvey. Hear
ing set for May 10. 3..,.s y:
Estate of Henry a. Miller. Ida B.
Miller is appointed administrative.
Bonds fixed at 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
ELECTED HEAD OF EARLViLLE
~. M $500 &C. CO LnN1 80 q 81.

= s'3- ;
Superintendent G. D. .Ribble has
been elected superintendent Of the
schools of Earlville for the year
commencing September lst, 914.
Mr. Ribble viii tender his resigna-
ton to the board Of supervisors 3abou
June 1st, the resignation to take
effect September l. Mr. Ribble has
served the county as superintendent
q schools during the past three year.
and has given to that office faithful
and efficient service. Under the new
law a superintendent will be- select
ed by the presidents Of the differ
ent school boards Of the county, and
1t is likely that his successor will be
chosen some time during the early
summer months. Mr.#and Mrs. Rib
BILE win retain their residence in
Manchester until September, when
the former begins his work IN the
Earlvillc schools. il58:$ n 555 ~;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06

lotss, block 5, Ryan. y. s1,oos
3. G. Randall to "A. II Robinson.
Lot Z, block 4, Robinson $4,000
C. R. Nelson and wife to Mary and
W.#P. Lord. E ,1-2. lot % and W.
ga lot 90, Williamson's add, Hop
kinton J. rs, q. Z. s3s0O.0OE
Anna NJ. Hood and husband to;
Chas:. G.. Kellogg. Lots 3 and 4. in
block i, Parker's addition to Onei-s
la ana pit. sw, sw, Oneida twp 4. IS.
..,,.5. .s2O5O.OOs
J. F. schug and wife to Matilda J.
Lingard. Pt. e IL. w -, Sc, nes,,'
and pt. n l-2. Sc, sec. %, Richland
twp i, ..5. ..... $4,000
A. NJ. Cloud and wife to Roy john
son and wife. E 10; Sc, sec. 8 and
W -2,sW, sec. 10, Collins Grove:
township q ~. ss. +; n Isl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-05-06
Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania, Will
son leader In the house Of representa-

.tives. !, Z, ~, m III 355Es
ss Mr.. Palmer last week gave out the
following statement in Washington: Il. y
II am glad to hear that Mr.. Con.
molly Is remaining in the field as q
candidate for the United States senate.
II did all I could to induce him to run;
as the party:needs him. The administra.
..tton Is strongly In favor Of his candl.
,daey because Il appreciates Mr.. Con.
snolly's loyalty a. proven BY his sup
port Of ito! policies during his term
lin the house. The Dem crats OF Iowa
will recognize this In the primaries as
he u unquestiona IDLY the man 70 elect"
Words are good when backed up
by deeds, and only SO. Mr.. Connol-
5ly's words are backed up BY his deeds.
His record speaks for him. He stood
by. the president on every legislative
proposal on the tariff, the currency,
and on the repeal OF canal tolls ex-
3emption, Az q member OF the commit
tee on military affairs OF the house he
has reflected there the presidents
ideas. He has enjoyed tie confidence
Of the administr leaders because
they recognize his sincerity In support
}of the presid lent. II