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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
POOR WAR GOODS.

A dispatch from a European cor- respondent reports that much com plaint Is being made abroad with the quality of war goods imported from this country It is asserted that on q large order for socks while the. con tract called for TO per cent wool. yet the goods were found to be 70 per cent cotton. Also 8 big shipment of shoes 1t is said has gone to pieces in actual wear.
 Now stories like these may be greatly magnified by foreign produc- CTS, who dislike to see American goods getting a, foothoId even in war time. But there may be some basis for them. Tricks in every trade but ours,'' is a common proverb. Adu1- terations are common in this coun- try, and sometimes seem necessary to get business.
 The war ought to make increased
 markets for American goods. But If these goods vary from sample or agreement, the new business will
 American manufacturers cant I build up permanent trade. at home or abroad, except on honest goods If Inferior material has to be used i to compete. with rivals, the buyer should be told the fact. He is sure 1 to find it out. If he buys with his l eyes open, there is no come back. Very different standards prevail in different manufacturing communities 1 in this matter. In some factories | the tradition of strictly first class | material is handed on from the boss | to the men. from father to son i There is a factory sentiment that in 1 ferior material hurts the business in l the long run, and for the good of the
 seller and the workman as well as the
 buyer, should be rejected In other l places the idea of substituting i'm
 ferior stock and loose standardiza- l ton of quality is equally traditional 1 A temporary success may be reached
 on the latter basis. But it is impos- l sible to see how it can become con- tinuous and substantial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
NATIONAL GUARDSMEN WILL BE MORILIZED
 FOR BIG s'WAR GAME''

New York, May 21-Major-GeneraI John F. O'Ryan, commanding the national guard of New York state, is making preparations to mobilize at Van Cortlandt Park in this city on September 25, next, 5000 men of the New York National Guard. according to an announcement today. The na- tionaI guard constitutes the 9th di- vision of the United States army.
 The purpose of mobilization is to give public demonstration of a tac- tica1 division of troops for field ser vice. The men, it is stated, will be in field service uniform with full field equipment, including machine gun companies and reSimenta1 trains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
CAPTAIN BRECTzBuLL IS CHIEF OF STAFF
 FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Thomas W. Cook. grand marshal of the Memorial Day parade, has dessg- mated as his chief of staff, Captain F. J. BreckbfI1, past department com Veterans.
 The appointment of Captain Breck- bill is embodied in Grand Marshall Cooks General Orders, No
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
'ITALYs ENTRANCE INTO THE WAR.

TTALIs ENTRANCE into the great leaves the United
 States the only considerably military power respects Italy goes fight pre- pared any British allies advantage watching the conflict during several months 0eeqp army bring ito high state of training,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Angelo Costagnoh, aged three years was run over and killed by a truck ir front of his home at No. 311 East 105tf street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
FAIRFIEI.D AVE.
Great Sale Between 9 and 10
 a. m. 0nIy.

Great Sale Between 9 and 10
 a. m. Only. At SAc-Yard wide cheesecIoth. At 3Ac-Best light prints. At 41x-Big lot new chaI1ies. At 4Mc-Best dark prints indigo, silver gray, black and white, etc. At 6Ac-Amoskeag apron gingham. At 73zo-Lot figured curtain muslin At SA Ac-4O inch white lawn. Special Between 10 and F am. At 7ec-ReguIar donarcedar oil mops.
 At 22c-WhoIe ream tabout 800
 sheets) typewriter paper. At 15c-Pafr red rubber gIoves-aIl
 new-just from the factory. At 2c-Ron wax paper. Special Between 2 and 6 p. m. At 12hc-s0 inch window screen
 wire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Mrs. Catherine S. Rogers. defend ing a divorce suit brought by Ernest R. Rogers, testified she first left her husband because he refused to serve turkey on their first New Years Eve
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

The. 1z7th general assembly cf the Presbyterian Church of the United States opened at Rochester. N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

A heavy frost. the worst ever known in middle May in the Plain field. Conn. vicinity, did much dam age to crops there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
Special Between 6 and g p. m.
 -CIosina Time.

At ac-Fruit- -of-the-Loom muslin At 7szc-Lot of splendid cI1eyiOts for chfIdren's clothes or mems shirts worth from 10 to 1246c. At 2sc-Big lot mems and boys working and negIigee shirts, select cd from nor regular. fifty cent goods
 great opportunity. At -ChiIdren's small dress suit cases-very handy. At 2c-splendid quality wash rags or face cloths,
 At 14c-Extra large Turkish towels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Brigadier General Albert L. Mills,
 as chief of division of militia affairs of the United States, occupies an inn portant position. In the event of any conflict with a foreign power it would be his duty to bring the militia of the country in touch with the regu- lar army
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

After an uneventfuI voyage, the Italian Line steamer Stampalia. arriv- ed at New York from Palermo with 1,O22 passengers and a large amount of freight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

1 Dr. Felix Agui1ar reported from La
 Plata, Argentine. the discovery of a
 comet visible through a small tele-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Carrying a large consignment of mail and a heavy cargo the Cunard liner Orduna sailed from New York for Iiv- erpooL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Three manufacturing concerns were burned out in a fire that did $5o,ooO damage at No. 11s West 27th street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21
BRoADsF.

At ssc-Genuine Palmer hannnocks. At 25c-Boys' bIouses, rOmpeFs and
 wash suits.
 At 2e-Good table tumbIers. At ese-Ilarge steel wagons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-21

Commander McNamee of the cruis- CT Sacramento, at Tampico, Mexico, reported the drowning while in bath ing. of Lee Ora, Eek, second class quartermanster.s
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13

The Real estate com mittee OF a
BOARD of Education has decided
submit to the entire board the que!
tion OF permitting the city to u,
the school buildings as electio
a fight on the proposition. A sus
gestion has been made that the bas'
ments could be used for this pui
pose, but many % the Easements al
used as class rooms.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13
CITY OWNERSHIP
IS KEYNOTE OF
MARKS MESSAGE
Mayor Urges Pressing Forward
to Goal With Firm and
United Front
TAKES STRONG STAND
AGAINST FALSE ECONOMY
Declares Peoples First Demand
In Government Is For Service
and Efficiency

Municipal ownership was again the
keynote of the annual message deliv-
cred TO the council by Mayor Marx,
Tuesday night The mavnr stated
with pride that genuine progress had
beer made toward the coveted goal,
calling attention to the Bemis APP
praisal OF the ID. u. r. property which
has been completed, and also the traf.
&c survey with improved routing sys-
TENS, which is being prepared
In reviewing the Improvements OF
benefit TO the municipality during the
year. the mayor called particular at
tention to the work being done by the
welfare bureau, the appointment OF
a recreation commission, better traffic
regulations, introduction of modern
laror-saving devices into the depart
ment of public works for more eff
Client handling of garbage, cleansing
of streets and alleys, improvement of
the parks and boulevards, and in.
creased efficiency in every branch OF
the city service. His honor expressed
his thanks 10 the department heads
and TO the members of the various
commissions for the loyal and able
conduct OF their Offices.
Looking forward. the mayor declar-
ed that Detroit has, In brief period,
grown from a m!ddle-class city to a
municipality of the first order. and
as such its needs for the future must
be Judged He sounded a warning
against false economy, explaining that
IL would not be the part OF economy
TO Ignore the necessity for additional
educational, sewer and water facil-
tiles.
''The people want service and eff
cheney first" read his honor. "and
neither can be obtained IL the funds
needed by the different branches OF
tho city government are denied them
However. while the city has unques.
tiopably reached the stage in it's prog.
ress where large expenditure is neces-
sary to keep pace with the city's
growth In industry and population.
and. TO protect the well-being and
health OF our people, this very fact
should lead us to practice the strict
est economy of detail that will permit
Of the needed improvements"
In reference to the city's struggle
for municipal ownership. the mayor
urged that there be no lack Of vigil
ance or loyalty. and that at all times
the city must show firm and united
front He said that Detroit's fight for
the control of It's streets is being
watched eagerly by every city
throughout the United States.
Until such time as the city Is In
control OF the street railway system,
the mayor reminded the aldermen
that the question Of service on the
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13

BILE for a majority OF the license de
malls made by the old committee. The
work OF the new committee will be
closely watched.
None OF the four Democrats in the
council was given a Craftsmanship
Aid. Burton replaces his colleague
Aid Vernon. as chairman OF the i'm
portant committee on ways and
means. Aid, Vernon will head the
committee on public utilities. This
committee will be one OF the most i'm
portant In the council because OF the
street car matters that are TO come
before II I'm connection with the ap
pralsal and traffic survey.
Aid. Heating remains chairman oil
the committee on streets. Aid. Owen
as chairman OF grade separation. Aid
Rutter as chairman OF sewers, Aid
Case continues TO head the fire pro
lection committee. and Aid. Guthard
that on public buildings.
Aid. Eddie Barnett secured what
he wanted--the Craftsmanship. OF the
committee on ordinances. President
Littlefield took care of his colleague
Aid, Cranshaw, by making him chair
man OF the judiciary committee. Aid
tom" Gilman drew important com
mittee appointments He heads the
committee. on health and city hospi
tails. besides being named on the com
mittees on sewers, streets and grade
separation. Aid. Lodge is given the
chairmanship OF the committee on
charter and city legislation. This is
the appointment he most desired. Aid
c. F. Wing. a comeback" In the coun-
ell, gets the Craftsmanship OF the com
mittee on printing. Aid. Herman link
another comeback" and former pres
ldent of the council. did not draw a
chairmanship Neither did Aid George
Ellis. also a comeback who was
regarded as one of the strong men
In the council few years ago
Aid. Herman Schultz was given un-
important appointments, while AID
Field and Thompson, Of the Sixth
ward. were also sighted The ap'
pointment OF Aid Wartell as chairman
OF the committee on claims and ac'
counts was surprise. Aid Dill is
well satisfied with the chairmanship
OF the committee on parks and boule-
Yards.
The complete list o, committees fol
lows
Ways and Means-B Burton. Dinge-
man, Rutter. Lodge. Freiwald. Guth'
ard Hindle.
Claims and Accounts-WarteH, FL
lis, Lempke. Robinson, Kronk Nowc,
Schemansky.
Judiciary-Chanshaw Bleil. Wilson,
Dill. Field
Franchises - Wenzel. Thompson,
Bleil. link. Owen, Stefanowski, Rob
inson.
Public Utilities--Vernor. Burton,
Heating, Freiwald. Jakel.
Grade Separation Gilman,
Dill Cranshaw. wenzel. Wilson. Rollo.
Streets Heating. Dinseman, Gin
nan. Barnett Case, Cranshaw Jakel.
Fire Protection--Case. Lempke, Hin
die. Wing, Schemansky.
Parks and Boulevards-Dill. Jakei'
Dingeman, Barnett, Burton, Rutter. FL
lis.
Health and City Hospitals-Giinnan'
Burton, Heating. Barnett, Move.
LIQUOR Regulation Dingeman'
Heating, Guthard. Case, Nowc.
Charter and City Legislation
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13

Lodge. Dingeman. Guthard. Rutter
Burton. link. Stefanowskl.
House OF Correction-Kronk. Owen
Stefanowski. Schultz. Rollo.
Public Buildings-Gutha Barnett
Heating. Kocher, Cranshaw.
Sewers-Rutter, Wartell. Gilman
Freiwald, Vernon, Kocher, Jakel.
Taxes-Lempke. Freiwald. Vernon
Wartell, Schultz, Wenzel. sRollo.
Street Opening-Freiwald, Vernon
link, Wenzel. Thompson, Kronk. Rol
10.
Printing Wing, Lodge, Ellis, Allan
Lempke.
Markets and Pounds--Hindle, vii
son, Bleil. link. Field
Public Lighting-Alla Lodge, Bliel
Kronk. Stefanowsh
Ordinances-Barnet Case. Owen
Kocher, Robinson. Move, Scheman
sky
Licenses Robinson. Wartell
Schultz. Hindle, Thompson.
Rules-Kocher, Ellis. Wing, Allan
Schemansky.
Bridges-schuitz, Wing. Allan Dill
Field.
The council found time 10 transact
little business Tuesday night Re
count petitions we're fled by Robert
W. Lorlowsk.. Henry v. DeGalan, John
+ Behlow and James NJ Jeffries. de
feated aldermanic candidates. and by
Aid. Joseph Sohemansky, Lorlowski's
successful opponent. The following
committees were appointed TO conduct
the recounts
Iorlowal,i Schemanaky recount -
Aid. Dingeman. Burton and Jakel.
Behlow recount--Ald. Barnett, Rob
inson and Freiwald.
| Jeffries recount = Aid Vernon
Dingeman and Allan.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13
REMOVAL SALE
IS BIG SUCCESS
Henry c. Weber & Co.'s Removal
Sale Provides Rare Opportun-
ity For Big Savings

A real opportunity is provided the
readers OF The Times by the removal
sale now Ia progress AT the big hard
ware store OF Henry &. Weber a Co.,
Nos. 10 and l2 Gratiot-ave. Before IL
became known by this firm that II
would be impossible for them to con-
tinue I'm the present location, they
purchased the usual lines for the
present as we'll as the spring and
summer season. Thus came about the
necessity TO merge practically
years business into one month and
in order to meet this necessity this
immense line OF hardware. cutlery,
tools. house furnishings. stoves. sport
ing goods. toys. etc, have been re-
duced 10 a point where customers are
, able to save from 90 per cent To so
per cent. When the old reputation
this firm enjoys for honorable mer-
chandising, the bona fdeness OF this
sale and the guaranteed quality OF
the merchandise offered are taken
into consideration, IL is little wonder
that this removal sale Is attracting
such large crowds OF eager buyers
Adv.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13

years. The people failed 20 ratify a
charter amendment 10 this effect In
the fall election, but the mayor said
II was his belief that the wording on
the ballot was responsible for the de-
feat. and suggested that the PROPOSE
ton be submitted again in the spring
election with a sane and workable re-
call attached as a safeguard. Ere
quent elections should be avoided,
said the mayor. because they are a
drain on the public treasury and an
inconvenience 10 the public as we'll
The lesson learned by the city i'm
the recent telephone investigation
caused The mayor to voice his opposi-
ton TO a bill. which il is stated. will
be presented To the legislature. ex-
tending the authority OF the Michigan
railroad commission SO as to give II
power Ito regulate an public utility
corporations.
If II 10 the intention 10 remove
the Jurisdiction now held by the cities
OF Michigan over such corporations.
and place it in the hands of the state,
| am unalterably opposed TO such a
measure. and request that your hon.
orable body exert every influence 20
defeat its passage" said the mayor
adding that such bill would be In
conflict with the spirit of home rule.
The mayor Endorsed the plan OF the
House OF Correction board OF inspect
ors for new penal institution 10 he
located outside the city limits. the
site OF the present prison TO be used
for playground purposes An amend
ment 10 the charter making the fiscal
year run from January TO January, is
imperative. according TO the mayor
suitable testimonial by the city 70
Carl Melchers. the Detroit artist. who
has won fame abroad, was recon-
mended.
In conclusion, the mayor expressed
his satisfaction with the work accom-
plished in his first term. and ex
pressed the hope that even more
would be accomplished in his second
The full text OF the mayors mes
sage will be found In the council pro
ceedings on Page IL.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13

present system remained with the
council, and continued:
1T cannot be denied that on many
OF the lines today the accommoda
tons are far from adequate. A re
routing OF lines and the construction
of additional trackage. as planned by
the engineers I'm the employ OF the
street railway commission. Will i'm
measurablY better the conditions com
planned of, but in the meanwhile your
honorable body should employ every
means TO compel the company TO i'm
prove It's service where possible"
In commenting ON the condition OF
unemployment that prevails in the
city the mayor called attention "a
The good work being done by the
newly-created welfare bureau. adding
that the bureau should be made an
effective clearing house for all the
charitable organizations of the city.
and that sufficient funds should be al.
lowed To effect an organization TO this
end.
In touching upon the publication OF
the city's water. he made no recon-
mendation for a filtration plant. sim
ply urging that such action be taken
as viii guarantee Detroit an adequate
and healthful supply
The renting OF a city hall annex Ia
prevent scattering OF city Offices
around the downtown district better
street designation, establishing of a
municipal journal. acquisition OF a
public dock system. and purchase OF
property on the outskirts OF the city
Tor park and playground purposes
were recommended
The mayor declared strongly for a
convention hall, stating that the Off
cial machinery ought 10 be set In mo
tion as quickly as possible TO secure
for Detroit an adequate building
Whether the leading industries OF the
city should be permitted TO subscribe
TO the fund, is matter OF secondary
consideration. said the mayor.
Mayor Marx Is still OF the opinion
that the interests OF the city can be
better served by extending the term
of elective officers from two 10 four
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13
LIBERALS" Are
In CONTROL OF
LIQUOR BOARD
New Council President Names
Committee With Decidedly
Moist" Leanings
DEMOCRATS FAIL TO
DRAW GUARDIANSHIP
Chamber is Bower of Beauty as
New Aldermanic Body
Takes Office

In an atmosphere that was hazy
With tobacco smoke and heavy with
The fragrance OF American Beauty
roses and orchids as rare as pieces
Of eight" the common council went
through the annual period OF transi.
ton. Tuesday night. and the new
emerged from the old. Aid. Sherman
Lttlefeld, OF the Twelfth ward, was
me unanimous choice for president OF
the 1915 council, and Aid. Bob" Rut-
or. OF the Fifteenth ward. was In a
axe manner honored with the office OF
president protein.
The inaugural ceremonies we're con-
iucted with all the traditional pomp
of council installations. The chambe
was deliberately decorated with palms
and flags. The desks of the aldermen
were banked with floral gifts from ad-
miring friends Mayor Marks entire
CABINET was present to hear the read.
ing OF the mayors message. The fam
lies and friends OF many OF the alder
men were also there and occupied
seats on the main floor of the cham
Der. while the gallery was filed with
other spectators.
Aid, John c. Lodge. in behalf of the
council, presented Aid Harry j.
Dingeman. retiring president, with a
ssilver-mounted gavel. Aid Dingemau
responded. and then the body adjourn.
ed sine die. City Clerk Lindsay ad-
ministered the oath of office TO 81 old
aldermen and the following newcom-
ers; Rollo, kocher Kronk. Robinson.
ling. Wing, Ellis. Cranshaw and Ste.
fanowskl
The new liquor committee appoint.
led by President Littlefeld is liberal {"
AID. Elmer D. Case, Jacob Guthard and
Anthony MOVIE are again in control.
Last spring number OF undesirable
saloons obtained licenses and the lib
aral members were declared respon-
slble' AID. Harry ]. Dingeman. who
replaces AID. Charles W. Burton as
chairman OF the liquor committee
VII nave for an ally Aid Maurice ].
aeating in combating the liberals
when the time comes 10 renew LIQUOR
licenses. Aid, Heating was responsi-
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13
BOY OF Fl. SKIPPER
OF HUGE. SIX-MASTER

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. I3.t-The T..
r.. Sterling the only six-masted
barkentine in the world. arrived in
San Francisco today from Nanaimo.
3. c.. laden with coal
Shortly after the vessel dropped
anchor she was boarded by federal
operatives who made thorough
search of the hold for a hlgh-power
wireless apparatus which officials
have been informed is destined to be
transferred at sea TO q foreign war
ship from some American vessel In
the near future. No apparatus was
found.
Captain Edward Sterling .Jr. son OF
me owner Of the r r. Sterling. In
onlv q years old and is said TO be the
Youngest skipper OF deep-water ship
10 possess a masters license.
The Detroit times., 1915-01-13

Three beautiful songs by Mrs. Allan
III Frazer: N
"Como Back Again To Me-" -Dresms
That VIII Never Come True,s eThe
Pagan Lullaby, ~,
Which will be sung by Miss sara
Carr. and played by Neddermeyers
band, I'm the Garrick theater. Sunday
afternoon, Jan. II, are on sale at Grim
nell Bros. Music House.-Adv- 1855
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-15
Sam'l Holmes,
Manager.
The Truth

This association is the stand
ard of excellency, and the 9th
ers are more or less imitators
If this association was not
good, there would be no imita-
tors. An imita:or always inn
plies a good article because
there would be no imitation if
there were not some good arti-
Gle to initiate. Why do we
have counterfeit money? Be.
cause there is good money. If
there were no good money
there would be no counterfeit.
So it is in the business world; a
good article is initiated poor
article, never. So the COMPETE
tors of the Farmers Mutual
Hail Insurance Association Of
Iowa prove its worth by imitat-
ing it.
Before insuring your crops
have Myers & Moore prove this
to you. tt
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-15
Forty.Sixth Annual Conven-
ton Of the Harrison Co.
S. S. Association

Conducted by Prof. Walter s
Athearn of Des Moines, will be
held at the Christian Church
Missouri Valley, Iowa, April
10th, 2lst, 1916. The following
program will be given:
Tuesday April 20, 2::30
DevotiOnal-Rev. Anderson,
Woodbine.
Adult Bible Class Training
Rev. Crewdson, Mo. Valley.
Discussion.
Special music.
Gospel Team Work Mr..
Frank Smith, Woodbine.
Discussion.
Tuesday, 500 p. m.
Devotional Rev. Sansbury
Logan.
Address Prof. Athearn.
Special Music.
Offering to cover expenses OF
Convention.
Wednesday, 900 a. m.
Devotional-Rev. A. R. Grant
Dunlap.
Institute of Methods Prof.
Athearn.
Special Music.
Address, S. S. Efficiency Mr..
Joseph Wells, Supt. Western
District American S S. Union.
Wednesday, 200 p. m.
Devotional-Rev. Carlin,
Magnolia.
Address-PrCf Athearn.
Special Music.
Report of S. S. Missionary
Nugent.
Business.
Officers, President, Glen Bost-
wick, Woodbine; Vice President
j. E. Jones, Mo. Valley; Sec'y,-
Treas. Mary E Rice, Logan.
Executive Committee, M. P.
Brace. Dunlap; H. j. Tensmyer,
Magnolia; M. 0. Sansbury, Lo-
gan.
Missouri Valley extends a
hearty invitation to all to at
tend these meetings.
Those desiring entertainment
write to Rev. D. L. Miller. Mo.
Valley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-04-15
Urgent Notice

Mothers should see to it that
the whole family take at least
3 or 4 doses Of q thorough,
purifying, system cleaning me-
dicine this spring. Now is the
time. The family will be
healthier, happier, and get
along better If the blood is Civ
en- a thorough purifying, tie
stomach and bowels cleaned
out, and the germs Of Winter
accumulated in the system
driven away. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is the very best
and surest Spring Remedy to
take. Get it and see the diff
ference in the whole famiIv.
Their color will be better, they'll
feel fine and be we'll and happy.
IS cts. The best the world over.
j. d. Brown & Son.