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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
1ha Cleaners.

Cleaning is wrongly believed to rest on common law right in England, and legal obiter dictum exists that a man who enters a field for this pur- pose cannot be prosecuted for trespass. But majority of judges in the old court of common pleas decided that to- grant a general right to glean would be contrary to public policy, because 1t would demoralize the poor'' and "open a wide door to fraud" Yet local custom of gleaning has been rec ognized repeatedly by acts of parlia- ment, and in some places the ''glean- ing bell" still rings from the tower of the parish church twice a day during harvest to let the villagers know when they may begin to glean and when they must stop. Ruth's romantic in- dustry seems unknown in Ireland aud has never existed in Scotland.-London Chronicle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
Reconciliation,

In most families and among friends differences sometimes arise that are decidedly unpleasant. In nearly all cases these differences spring from misunderstanding. A time comes when explanations, apologies and req sons are in order, and a reconciliation takes place. This is thing much to be desired. and when 1t comes wash the slate clean. Leave 10 fragments, no leftovers, to be brought up at an- other time. Wash the slate clean as you would wipe out faulty example Cleanse the heart of the last drop of bitterness or resentment Let love and good will prevail. A genial spirit brings more real happiness than manner so reserved as to raise doubt of the pleas ure of meeting, doubt that reconcilia- tion was. mutual. So forgive as to for get. It has been done and can be done. Such forgiveness wins good will and cements friendships that fill life with Joy. Hold yourself ready to wash the slate clean."-Milwaukee Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
What's in a Name7

If the heart has atrophied, having attained that wisdom which is mainly disillusion, name is nothing much. But if the heart keeps young a names the world and all. What nan of parts, choosing a book at random, would hesitate between "Paolo and Frances ca'' and Peter Simple or spend his money for Martin Chuzzlewit'' if his eye fell on "The Last of the Mohi- cans" or "The Master of Ballantrae' in the next row of the stall? And, of all right spirited young sprouts of sensibility and good romantic proclivi- ties, who would not rather love girl named Eleanor than one named Mary. Jane? Who would not rather follow a commander named Nelson than one named Henry Simpkins? Who would not rather go to sea in ship named the Talavera than in one named the Goldfish? Who would not rather sight the land of the strait of Sunda than at Bracket bay ?-New Republic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
Not Her Fault.

The express was approaching rail. way bridge that spanned deep river, and a. stout old lady in one of the compartments showed signs of nerv- ousness. As the train went roaring across the structure she did not speak a word, but seemed to be holding her breath.
 "There," said gentleman in neigh boring seat, i've are over it safely"
 The old lady heaved an explosive sigh.
 "Well," she said, eff we had gone to the bottom should have died with a clear conscience, for it wouldn't have been my weight that did it. bore up so that I really made the train, lighter than it would have been without mev'-London Mail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
HIS FRIEND HURT,
 HE HELPED HIM
Injured Man Laughed When Simple Treatment Was Sug- .gested, But He Thanked
 His COmrade Later.

Once upon a time word came to Henry A. Voehl, of Plainfield, N. J., that a close friend had been injured, and full of anxiety he visited the af- f1icted man, who was suffering from a sprained ankle.
 "It was so bad that the leg had turned black" said MT. Voehl in re- lating thes tory. .'I told him I would have him out in week and he laugh ed at me. But took him bottle of Sloan's Liniment, that night he put some on and noticed the ankle felt better I told him to use it every day, and in three days his ankle was practically we'll. In four days he was working. He gladly admits that Sloan's Liniment put him on his feet.''
 Sloan's Liniment can be obtained at all drug stores, 25o, 50c and $1.0O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
FIREMEN OUT TO| PREVENT BLAzES|
 IN NEXT MONTH
Issue Rules for HOusehOlderS to Decrease Holiday Fire
 Risks.

A house of merriment is better than 1 the firemen this year who will aim by every available means and repeated inspection of suspected premises to prevent fires in the homes, stores, churches and bazaars from now until New Years day.
 In offering for the consideration of the Bridgeport public the following
 rules Chief Daniel E. Johnson asks househo1ders and storekeepers to read carefully their fire insurance policies before attempting any hasty or ill., advised decoration which may cause | fire. Almost every policy bears this or similar clause:
 '"This policy shall be void if the l hazard be increased by any means l within the control or knowledge of ! the insured"
 For the store, church and bazaar it is pointed out that holiday fires in l these places while filled with people, are usually holocausts. Light in fammable decorations make fires easy to start and easy to spread. A match ] a gas flame or an electrlcal deIect may do it. Storekeepers are warned not to permit smoking within build | ings and not to make the slightest l change in electric wiring without con- | s,1lting an electrical expert. This warning is issued to the mousse holder and the fond parent: Do not decorate your Christmas tree with paper, cotton or any other inf1ammable material. Use metallic tinsel and other non-ln- I fammable decorations only, ana set the tree securely. so that the children in reaching for things cannot tip it over.
 Do not use cotton to represent 1 snow. If you must have snow use powdered mica or asbestos fibre. Do not permit children to relight the candles while parents are not l present They frequently set fire 1 to their clothing instead. Electrical illumination is safer. Do not leave matches within reach of children at holiday time. | :. Candles are meant to be lighted, and if the children can get matches they will experiment with them. They initiate their elders. Do not allow trees to remain 1n- side building after the holidays The tree itself lgnltes readily when needles have become dry. A large number of fires usually occur in January from this cause. It is asserted by the fire department that fires in winter impose unusually severe hardships upon the f1remen. Frozen hands and feet are common incidents in fighting winter fires. Pneumonia frequently follows expos oF .1riry hxy
 the cold. Defective heating and light
 ing equipments and combustible rub
 bish in furnace rooms are the usual
 causes of winter fires. -g
 Special stress is laid upon the care-
 full removal from the homes of all
 boxes, excelsior and other combustib1e
 packing material that come with
 Christmas gifts. Fire prevention leaves
 no aftermath of regret
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
WILLIAM G. MEYER,

The funeral services of William G. Meyer, who died at his home, 237 Olive street, on Tuesday, was held at that address at 2:30 this afternoon. MT. Meyers death resulted from blood poisoning which developed from an infection. He was ill about 10 days. He was a carriage painter, and 38 years old. His wife and a small daughter survive him. Rev. H. D. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed church, conducted the ser vices. Burial was in Park ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
CHILDREN COMMITTED.

: In the probate court yesterday
 Judge Miller committed to the county
 home, Florence, aged five, and Dor
 othy, aged two, children, of Howard and Mary Slattery. The father de-
 serted his family some time ago and the mother has been unable to care
 for her children. She objected to .parting from the children but family visitors of the charities department &eported that she is unable to provide Tor them properly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
ADEIPHIAN LODGE TO
 HOLD BIG RECEPTION

Arrangements are nearly complet- ed for the reception and banquet which members of Adelphian lodge, No. 80, Independent Order of Odd Fellows will tender to the grand off, cers on the evening of Dec. 26. The officers of the lodge and committee of arrangements will meet Sunday at Odd Fellows hall, Broad street The degree team is rehearsing in prepara- tion for the initiation of a large class of candidates on the occasion of the visit of the grand officers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
OBITUARY
PETER PRIZIZ.

Peter, the three years and eight months old son of George and Mary Priziz of Trumbull, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hospital. The funeral was held from the home of his parents, at 2 o'clock. this afternoon. Burial was in St. MichaeIs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
BREAKS A COLD IN
 A HURRY
"Pape's Cold Compound'' is pleasant and affords
 Instant Relief.

A dose taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up a cold.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos- trils and air passages in the head, stops nasty discharge or nose running, relieves sick headache, dullness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, sorness and stiffness.
 Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow ing and snuffiing! Ease your throb- ping head! Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as Tapes Cold Compound" which costs only 25 cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance, tastes nice, causes no inconvenience. Be sure you get the genuine. Don't accept something aISe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
MARY A. BOULlTON.

The funeral of Mary A., wife of Harry Boulton, was held from her late home, GA Taft avenue, at 2:30 this afternoon. The services were largely attended. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
CAROLINE A. HADLEY.

Caroline A., widow of Harry c. Hadley, of Burlington, Iowa, died yes terday at The Stratfield, where she had resided with her son, Edgar Had ley. Mrs. Hadley had been i'll with heart trouble. She is survived by her son, an official in the Remin gton
 Arms & Ammunition Co. The body was sent today to her home in Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
DRY GOODS FIRM BANKRUPT

N Frank A. and Alice D. Church, Nrading under the firm name of Church & Church, dry goods dealers, at Greenwich, Conn.,, have filed
 schedules in bankruptcy. Hearings
 will be had before Referee John w.
 Banks. Total liabilities are recorded as 2.825.27, with unsecured claims of $2,S14, mostly with New York firms.
 Assets consist of $2,66173, mostly stock in trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
Life's Three Questions.

The three great questions of life are: 4 "Is it right or wrong? Is it true or false? Is it beautiful or ugly?' These our education should help us to an- swer, and insomuch as it fails it will lack in reaching proper physical or moral standard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
AMELIA A. CONGER.

The funeral services of Amelia A. Conger were largely attended at her late home, 46 Pleasant street, at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev. Everett A. Burnes, pastor of the Washington Park M. E. church, conducted the services. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07
WALTER I. DAY.

The funeral of Walter I. Day was held from the home of his brother, Frank H. Day, 475 Barnum avenue. at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. James A. Gardner of the Advent Christian church. conducted the ser vice. Burial was in Lakeview ceme- farv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07

agricultural communities of better means of intercommunication This will include an adequate highway system, increased rail and trolley transportation facilities, and more eff ficient marketing conditions for the development of the country districts
 Prohibition of betting on elections was proposed in an amendment to the corrupt practices bill~offered by, Sem ator Kenyon of Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07

He that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Bible
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-07

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05

knowledge of things pertaining to the home, Some women have this motto on their kitchen wan' "The shortest way to mans heart is through his stomach" See If this not true, partly at least. A man marries woman. This wo- mans mother was one of these fussy, finicky, women who didn't teach her children how to cook. "They're In the way" of "they'ra toe much bother," or she didn't have time to fuss with them" Probably this suited the child very well at the time, but when she grew up, "Oh! wish l could make this taste as good as you do! ~ is often heard. When she was child, there were no such things as "Domestic science" classes- AS a result, her husband goes to the restaurant or some place where he can get something fit to eat" He stays away from home more and more, till the home is finally brok- en up. During the last few years girl, whose mother will, or will not teach her to cook, goes to these cooking classes. She learns to cook and cook well. Maybe mother does teach her daughter how to cook. she, the mother 1s an excellent cook, but does not knew the correct way of setting the table. or adding a few little touches to various things which add SO much. Her daughter learns these a. the Domestic Science'' class, gees home, applies 1t to their kitchen and dining room, and works a wonderful change. She also learns a practical and easier way of cooking than her mother knows for people who learn from the hard school of experience" are of ten awkward about their work. AS a result the mother is less tired when the day is over and haa some time fer her own enjoyment. in- stead of going right off for the night.
 The real aim of modern Domestic Science is to teach efficiency and economy in the home and hope it. will be continued in the skag- way Public School.
 RUTH PEDERSEN,
 Eighth Grade.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
The Story of the Pussy Willow

Once upon time there lived a wood .nymph named Myda who always wore a grey fur coat. One day Is. she was walking in the woods big wolf came bounding to- ward her. She ran and hid III some willow trees and they wrapped their branches about her, The wolf rushed past. Myda came out or her hiding place safely. she want ed to reward the willow trees so she gave them her grey fur coat The willow trees cut this Ncoat up and made a little coat for each of their bud babies to keep them warm from the cold north wind in the spring, so now they are called Pussy Willows.
 MAVIS HUKILL,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05

The girls of the sixth and seV- enth grades have started their do nestle science aprons and caps for next year.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
REAL CARE

Tn reality the "care of the hair" means the "care of the scalp" Ap- ply "PUROLA" Hair Tone according to directions furnished with each bottle, and you will not only be surprised, but pleased with the wonderful results. A satisfactory nelper for hair health; sold on its merits and satisfaction guaran- teed qr your money back. $l'oo per bottle. Specify "PURoLA!"
 Sold by Keller Bros. Drug Co
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
CASHIER MADE WAY
 WITH BIG SUM

Seattle. March 31 - It was announced today that the embezzle- menrs of Oliver H. Cline, default ing cashier of the Pacific Coast Co.,, and allied lines, will 'e1- ceed $15O,OO0. Cline not only de- faulsed from the steamship con- pany but the books of the J. U. Farrel dairy farm has also revealed a shortage credited to him.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
AVOID MISTAKES
No Need for You to Experiment. With Such Convincing
 Evidence at Hand

There are many well-advertised kidney remedies on the market to- day, but none So we'll recommended as Dcan's Kidney Pills Read the statement of one who has used them.
 Anton spreitzer, grocer, 4O7 N. 24th St., Portland, Ore, says: "I was annoyed by rheumatic pains and quite severe backache. The action of my kidneys was irregular and the secretions burned in pas sage. Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the backache and rheumatic pains and regulated and strengthened my Kidneys" l(statement given March 2I, l910)-.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
The Story of the Dandelion

Once upon g time Mother Moon called her little star children out to light up the sky. Some of them grumbled, so the moon called the good ones out. The bad Cnes felt themselves railing and falling till they struck tho earth They be- gan to weep for being disobedient. In the morning Father Sun looked ou. and said, You can light ID the earth instead of the heaven." So they felt themselves take root md begin to grow. Now they are called dandelions.
 BfAVIS HUKILL.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05

Spring is nigh Skies are clearing, Snow Is disappearing, April clouds are weeping, Willow buds are peeplng, a Spring is nigh. The birds >are winging Glad songs they're singing, Green grass is growing, Chandelier is growing, Spring is nigh.
 ELLEN ROGERS.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
A Discussion in Favor of Domestic
 Science

Some one has fitly said, "Fhe ln ssicn n of the ideal woman is to make the whole world home like. " There are a number of factors em- ployed in this task, but one of the chief ones is the ability of a wo- man as a cook. In order that more women may know how to cook Domestic Science" classes have been organized in the public schools In most parts of the United States and now in Alaska. Domestic" is derived from the Latin word Do mus" which means mousse
 "Science" means systematized
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05

Zerith oil Is particularly adapted for use in lubricating the fine parts of all delicate mechantsms. 1Oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller. Bros. Sole Skagway Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05
USES DOAN's AGAIN

MORE THAN YEARS LAT- ER Mfr. Spreitzer said: Since giving my former endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills have used them again for kidney and bladder trouble and have received good and lasting relief"
 Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05

get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mir. Spreitzer has twice pub Iiely recommended. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-04-05

The girls of the sixth and sev- enth grades have started their do mestic science aprons and caps for next year.
 During Banking HouTs," or rather minutes, the pupils deposit Ed $2I.92, making a sum total since the installation of the sys- l tenn of $3O7.45.
 The sixth grade received a pack ct of letters from the Jefferson school in Duluth, describing their city. The letters, aside from be- ing beautifully written, were very interesting and were enjoyed by eV- cry pupil of the room. The sixth and seventh grades are preparing answers setting forth the advant- ages of Skagway.
 For several days past the ninth grade English class has been study ing argument. Last Friday morn- ing the ninth grade entertained as- sembly with a debate on Woman Suffrage. Gertrude Liddicoat and Lois Mckay presented the afftrma- tive arguments. Joseph Pedersen and Harry Achison defended the question. Owing to the fact that there were no judges the question had to be decided by each one for himself. In preparation for this debate, the ninth grade in Tues days class discussed the Bachelor Tax question during the last half of the session. The discussion was thrown open for the pupils of the room to take part in. For while there was an animated ses- sion.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-12
THE STATE FOR
ERADICATION OF BOIL WEEVIL

tributed free of cost of the weekly press.
and much special information supplied
the daily press as well.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS.
1t is also proper in passing to refer to
the very marvellous work which has
been accomplished through the activiz
lies of the boys and girls clubs and
which has virtually resulted In reVolu-
tionizing the methods followed in the
cultivation of corn and the canning of
nome products, thereby adding millions
of dollars to the revenues of Georgia
farmers.
In the spring of 1915 Messrs. j. A.
Evans, II. r. Saveley and l.. NJ. Cal
noun, the three Leading experts of the
office of states relations of the United
States department of agriculture and
previously located in boil weeviI terri
tory in Louisiana and Mississippi,
made an investigation of the agricultural
conditions in southwest Georgia. After
touring the entire southern section o.
The state and visiting most of the coun-
ties, these gentlemen unanimously eX-
pressed the opinion that south Geor-
STA farmers had made better prepare
lion for the coming of the weevil than
hose in other sections of the country,
and that the county agents had contin-
ued TO hammer on the necessity or grow
ing home supplies, thereby effectively
making the farm self-Sustaining until
the south Georgia land owners at last
have a system of farming that will ma
terially minimize the damage done by
this insect. Mr.. Evans stated that
south Georgia is five years in advance
of any section of the country on the ap-
proach of the boil weevil. Mr.. Saveley
stated that the south Georgia farmer
had his farm on a better self-sustaining
basis than any other section that the
boil weevil has yet attacked. Mr.. Cal
houn, who grows 1000 acres of cotton
in Louisiana every year under boil
weevil conditions, stated that the Geor-
gia farmer understood the methods of
cotton production, proper diversifcation
of crops and the cultural methods bet
ter than those in any other section of
the cotton belt he has yet visited.
If one may judge of what has been
accomplished by the official figures
made available by the United States bu-
reau of statistics. Georgia has made
commendable progress in crop diversif-
cation since 1910. The increases in the
value of the live stock. hay and grain
are set forth below. OF course, there
have been great increases in other di-
rections as we'll, but these are thea most
important things to which the agents
have directed their effort and attention.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-12

$79.sSS,s2O s142.266,OOO

1t will be noted that the increase for
the period indicated amounts to $62.-
327, $50. The figures speak for them
selves, and it must be remembered In
this connection that the prices prevail
ing in 1915 were not far from the aver
age of those for number Of years past.
In other words, in making this presen-
tatiOn, the average rather than the ex-
traordinary prices now prevailing have
been used.
When the cost of the work is taken
into consideration and the benefits which
have flowed therefrom reviewed, 1t
seems evident that Georgia has re-
ceived a one-hundredfold investment on
every dollar spent for the education of
her sons and daughters through the
activities promoted by the Georgia State
College of Agriculture and the federal
agencies with which it is co-ordinated
by reason Of the Smith-Lever act and
other direct and indirect congressional
appropriations which congress has
placed at the disposal of the various
bureaus of the United States department
of agriculture. The business men and
farmers generally are to be congratu-
lated on the keen sense of appreciation
with which they have viewed the work
undertaken to save the state from a
panic upon the advent of the boil weevil.
As result of the increased production
of hay, grain and live stock, quite a
number of important commercial enter
prises have been established in Geor-
gia, and a general effort made by va
riOus organizations to aid in the mar
keting of these crops I'm an effective
manner. Several packing plants have
gone up in the section which is produc-
ing the greatest number of hogs and
cattle. number of cooperative
creameries have been established and
flour and feed mills built.
These are few of the minor benefits
which have resulted from diversifying
Georgia's agricultural practice, and
while cotton still remains our primary
crop, and should continue to do so under
proper methods of management, it will
no DOUBT be gratifying to every Geor-
gian to know that approximately one
half of the wealth annually produced in
the state consists of crops and products
other than cotton.