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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15


 For dolar-choice of any style; and the pleted skirt guaraneed to be satisfactory both fit and tailoring
 The dollar includes entire cost of making There are no " xtras'' of any sort
 And here prices of of the seasonable hand some wooens from which they may be made 75c yd.
 Poplin nohair serge batiste and fancy weaves 42 to 50 inches wide,-$1 yd.
 Melrose, serge, mohair poplin and andwool pop lin, 40 to 54 inches wide,-$125 yd.
 Tussah prrnella serge crepe popn and bedford cord 42 to 54 inches wide,--$15O yd
 Fine poplins and splendid serges, 54 inches wide, $175yd
 Sik-and-wool popn and handsome broadcoth, fine serges and poplins; 40 to 54 inches wide,-$2 yd.
 Blackandwhite cheeks in plain and fancy weaves, 42 to 54 inches wide, 59c to $2.5O yd.
 Stripes of black-and-white some fancy weaves 48 to 54 inches wide-$1.5O to $2 ydy
 Pure white serges, rich navy blues handsome browns, deep blacksevery hue we'll many fancy patterns included ! A
 rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

The people who claim there is nc money in the railroad business must have neglected to reorganize and freeze out the minority stockholders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
A DELIGHTFUL AO1D DRINK

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Is superior to1 irnes or lemons more satisfying a Summer bever- age.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
Save $2.5O or $3
 on a rug.

Some tapestry Brussels rugs have just got here-and shall sell them at $250 less than their real value number of rich velvet rugs have likewise hurried We intend to hurry them out just as speedy-ahd at 3 less than their actual value
 Tapestry Brussells, heavy of texture, of weave,
 floral and Oriental patterns 9 by 12 feet value
 $17.5O- &1S Velvet soft colors tasteful patterns harmonious
 of effect, by 12 feet value $22.5o- S1o 50 And some specialvaue carpets for halls and stairs Tapestry 27 inches wide, tan green and red mixed
 effects-value 65c yd,-59c.
 Velvet 27 inches wide excellent colors and patterns
 value 90c yd,-75c.
 Rug edgings to set off rug and make it look though laid on hardwood floor.
 yard wide with handsome luster, in splendid par quet patterns, value 43o yd- 29e,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

It is surprising how people will re- gard with indifference all appeals to clean up their yards, and will hasten to do so the moment some neighbor begins to fix up his.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Did congress a few yeare ago au- thorize history of the civig war Co be written, and is there suehS a history published by governments satItherity still in print2
 The United States government has published '.The War of the Rebellion A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies" :" It was prepared under the direction of the secretary of war by Brevet Lieu tenant Colonel Robert N. Scott, Third United States artillery, and published pursuant to an act of congress ap- proved June 16, 1880. It is published in, more than 125 volumes. Address your United States senator or repre- sentative for a set
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

How many barrels of oil does the United States produce in one year7
 The entire product of the country in 1912 was .222, ,935 044 barrels; in 1913 it was PAS, ,44e, ,23o barrels; in 1914, 265,- 762 ,535 barrels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

How many leap years will the tvven- tieth century contain7 How many days and Veeses7
 1t will have the greatest number of leap years possible for a century twenty-four. The year 1904 was the first one, then every fourth year after that to and including the year 2O00. The twentieth century will contain 36,- 525 days, which lacks one day of be- ing exactly 5,218 weeks. The middle day of the century will be Jan 1. 1851.
 When did the twentieth century be- tury begin?
 Jan. l, 1901. Jan I, 2oo1. \
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15


 What is the earliest Wsritten history, and what is it's source7 From what sources are the Old and New Testa- ments derived? Are they considered the first evidence of known history7
 The first writer who is definitely ac- knowledged as a historian was the Greek Herodotus, who wrote in the fifth century B. c. The very earliest of ancient records are merely lists and tables of ruling dynastiea, and the next step toward the development of the continuous narrative which we know as history is the expansion of such lists to include events. The most notable early examples of these tthis- torica1 records are the Old Testament books of Kings and Samuel, which date back to the seventh century B. o., and the book of Chronicles, which, though equally notable, was compiled three centuries later. Ancient Egypt has similar records, and there are no table early fragments of Japanese and Chinese chronicles. The first actual written narrative history" however, is Greek. The Old Testament, as stat ed, goes back to extremely early Jew ish records. The New Testament, which was written in Greek, is, of course, much later. Much history had been written before the beginning of the Christian era
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15
REMOVED FROM ARCHER HOME.

Essex, Conn, May 15-NIles E. Gladding, on Sunday removed his mother from the home at Windsor, operated by Mrs Gilligan, now under arrest on suspicion of poisoning one Of the inmates. He has arranged for her future care in her own home here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

What are the requirements for ad.
 mission to the National Soldiers home
 The requirements for admission to a national soldiers home are an honor able discharge from the United States service during war in which it was engaged; disa bility which prevents the applicant from earning his living by labor A soldier or sailor must for ward with his application his dis charge papers and, when he is a pensioner, his pension certificate, which papers will be held at the branch to which the applicant is admitted, to be kept there for him and returned to him when he is discharged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15


 When was the first Ioconnotive built, and is it in existence now?
 The oldest locomotive in the world was retired from business in 1902. It was built by George Stephenson for the Hetton coIliery, near Durham, Eng land, and began running on Nov. IS, 1922, near-y three years before the first public railway in the world was open ed-the Stockton and Darlington. This locomotive was made to draw a train of seventeen wagons, weighing about sixty-four tons, at a speed of four miles an hour up rather steep gradi- ent. It is now in the Durham College of Science, NewcastIe-on-Tyne.
 On a level track the old engine could haul 12O tons at speed of ten miles an hour Of course it had been many times repaired after leaving Stephen sons hands, but there remain some parts, notably the steam dome, actual portions of the orfgfn0l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

ArRngenents have been made by a4lnaelphda's gas company and some or lis interests to offer free physical examlnations to the employees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Please give the correct pronunciation of reeIuse, iueuIar, bronchitis, aiioPathy Plebeian-
 The correct pronunciation of the words in the order named is: Re-kIoos, not rek-loos; ju-gu-lar, not jug-ular; bron-ky-tts, not bron-kee-tis; al-lop- ath-i, accent on second syllable, not aIlo-path-i; ple-be-yan, accent on sec ond syllable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

The Weather:-Showers tonight and Tuesday; warmer tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Kindly tell me the composition of the house of lords.
 The house of lords is composed of the whole peerage of England and of the United Kingdom and certain represent atives of the peerages of Scotland and Ireland, but many of these latter also have English titles which give them seats in the house. The house of lords consists of 8 princes of the blood, 2 archbishops, p dukes, g marquises, 124 earls, 40 viscounts, "A bishops, 335 barons, 16 Scottish representative peers elected for each parliament and 2S Irish representative peers elected for Ife-617 members in all The lord chancellor of England is always the speaker of the house of lords.
 How did the United States get its name?
 Thomas Paine proposed the title that was adopted, 'the United States of America"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Please tell me the origin of Indian sunnna@r and the exact dato when i& CO., curs.
 Indian summe- is the short season of pleasant weather in the central and Atlantic coast states of this country which usually occurs in October and November, although it may and rarely does take place in December. It is impossible to bound Indian summer by exact dates. It may last one or two weeks and it may recur two or three times in one season. The origin of the term is not precisely known. It does not occur in books or manuscripts un- til the year 1794, but at that time it was in use throughout the Atlantic states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

Who says, 'fWho shall decide when doctors disaaree2''
 Alexander Pope in his Moral Els says says:
 Who shall decide when doctors disagree And soundest casuists doubt, like you and
 me?
 The context seems to show that the author did not refer to doctors of med icine, as the line is usually quoted, but to teachers or learned men in any line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

W.ANTED-Boy to learn the cabinet maker and carpenter trade. 255 Water Street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

WANTED Cabinet maker Hoffman Show Case Co, 255 Water St.
 R IS sep
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15

. Please tell me something about the woman whose picture was taken to represent the Goddess of Liberty on coins.
 The Goddess of Liberty was before her marriage Miss Anna Willes Will Hams of Philadelphia, who was born during the civil war. George Morgan of England was the designer of the Goddess of Liberty She was of classic beauty, and her features are re produced as faithfully as in good photograph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-15


 How may one determire the years covered by a given congress from the number of the congress? For exam pie, what period of years would the Thirty fifth congress represent?
 To determine the years covered by given congress double the number of the congress and add the product to 17So; the result will lbe the year in which the congress closed Take, for example, the Thirty-f1fth congress. Doubling it gives us seventy, add 1789 and we have 1859, the year in which, on March 4, the Thirty fifth congress closed. To find the number of a con gross sitting in any year subtract 17S9 from the year. If the result is an. even number half that number will give the congress of which the year in question saw the close. If the result is an odd number add one and half the result will give the congress in which the year in question was the first year. Take again the congress sitting in 1858 Subtract 17S9 from 1858 and the result is s1xty-nine. Add one, making seventy, and divide by two, showing that the Thirty fifth congress was hold ing it's first regular session in that year. The year 17s9 is the basic num- Der, because that was the year in which the First congress under the constitution convened.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

In an address on the "South's Opportunity" delivered at Savan-
foreign and domestic commerce, asserted that cotton by no means
constituted the bulk of the agricultural wealth of the South: He
said the total value of the cotton crop last year was $3.50, 600, 900,
while the total value of all other agricultural products of the South
ern States was So, 600 100000. Manufactured products in the
South aggregated 81 ,ooo,oooo 900, or about 10 per cent of the total
for the country. MI. Brand declared that "the lesson taught by
the European war was that the South could not build Its economic
life on cotton alone.
The South's opportunity is in sending more protectionists to Con-
gress, and fewer free traders to tinker with the tariff and put the
es know it today, and they will doubtless put their knowledge to
8 practical application before the war in Europe is over.
tory to Itself, at least, for the policy Of free trade. It was epto-
mized in Senator Haynes speech on the Floor of the Senate IN
1881, in which he said:
CHOW, if the cotton yarns manufactured at Great Falls were
imported from England, instead of being made in New Hamp-
shire, we should find the market for 10000 bales Of our cotton in
stead of three, so that instead of gaining a market for three thou
sand bales, we should have lost a market for nine thousand bales;
If trade was free, the goods manufactured IN TINS country Try would
be imported from England ln and Paid d for in our II cotton 1T ec. but IN n cut i%s
same extent diminish our exports
Of course that argument ignored the fact that the greater the
be the market for raw cotton nearby. while the English spinnners
would have to draw on the South for raw cotton and pay for it
in cash, if not with merchandise.
Fifty years under the Republican policy has built up the manu-
featuring industries in this country. particury. the textile in
1ustries. In the last fifteen years Y Samps : sf 7ads h nave 9 zen
noun went wrong, he said he "hoped to see manufactures en-.
,ouraged by appropriate duties and had no idea of their being left
without such protection"
The manufacturers of the South know why Calhoun's dream of
1915 has become a reality, but they have depended upon the other
,ections O. the country to send Representatives to Washington VINO
aw gave them a jolt, before the war broke out, which showed them
hat the argument for protection was never 50 strong q now, ana
N convention assembled, passed resolutions concerning tnat Dill
md demand a restoration Of protective duties.
The thing to do is to give the Republicans control, and the signs
re plentiful that the South is working to that end. Commerc1al
,renaredness should have first consideration. Free trade Spells
'atiHnS and Industrial bankruptcy, and we can't prepare military
&c there is no money in the Treasury.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

One of the features of the present session Of the House that is
being most freely commented upon, is the number Of times that
Republican floor leader James r. Mann of Illinois, is compelled to
come to the rescue Of the Democrats. Time and time again, both
in parliamentary. tactics, in the matter Of amendments and very
in verbiage, his counsel and advice have to be given to
the majority party to help them out Of difficulties So common
this become that some of the Democratic members have priJ
vately admitted that often the business of the House would be in a
perfect tangle were it not for the courtesy and resourcefulness of
Representative Mann. His wonderful knowledge Of legislation, his
saved the democratic party on many occasions from laundering
and incompetency.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

Walsh County Record: At the general election this fall the peo-
pie of the state will vote upon an amendment to the state consti-
tuition to establish another normal school at Dickinson. The
claim is made that the southwestern part of the state needs a nor
NAL school: At the present time I'VE we have in North Dakota three
is also a normal department in the State University at Grand Forks
and regular normal work is done in the state schools at Wahpeton,
Glendale and Bottineau. Added to these every one of the first
class high schools in the state offers normal work to it's pupils and
issues second grade certificates for work done. With such an ar
ray of educational institutions all doing normal work we believe
the people of the state will be unwise to add another normal school
to be located at Dickinson.
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s

wANTED-You dan make,
big money selling our guaranteed.
Trees, Fruits, Roses. We pay high
est commissions every week. Fress
Outfit and part expenses. Tho,
Hawks Nursery Co., Wauwatosa,
Wis. ZIP
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

Congressman Clifton n. Macarthur Of Oregon, a member of the
committee on insuar affairs, who delivered a very strong speech
against hauling down the American flag in the Philippines, said in
the cloak room in discussing his speech with his fellow members:
Il believe I represented the sentiment of an overwhelming majori-
t of patriotic American citizens when I vigorously assailed the
Democratic policy to 'scuttle' in relation to the PHILIPPINES. 1 be-
lieve this nation owes it to the Fiipinos, to ourselves and to civil
ization, to continue our policy Of enlightenment and education,
rather than to abandon the natives to their own chaos and to the
rapacity of other powers. Patriotism and national honor should
prevent us from taking any such step as this"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11
AMONG TOE NATIONAL LEADERS.

The trickle of molasses which flows through the Presidents let
.er to Chairman McCombs cannot conceal. the fact that another Of
The ladders by which Woodrow Wilson cimed up has been kicked
YER, McCombs spent his time, his money and his energy to make
Wilson the Democratic nominee in 1912, and he induced n taxte others tt asa to
Jude and friendship he was entitled to play a large role in the VIII
on administration. Yet he was not invited into the Cabinet, ne
1as offered a place which Wilson knew he could not afford to &C
ept, his recommendations were ignored, and he was generally Civ
n the cold shoulder. If he had not retired from his chairman
sucked orange, he has been thrown aside: He has, however, one
omforting reflection. The political disaster which awaits Wilson
iium of conducting a losing canvass upon which the Wilson De-
locracy is now entering.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

WANTED a sales representative in.
this territory to sell Paints, Va:-
nishes, Roofing Cement and special
ties. Big opportunity for the right
party. THE GLEN REFINING
CO.. Cleveland, Ohio. tip
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

Admitted Press dispatch informs us that Secretary McAdoo, who
has been joyriding on the y. S. haHeship Tennessee TO- various
South American republics, is charged with having insuted the
Government Of Peru by suddenly departing from Lima with his
encourage Just as the Peruvians had completed arrangements for
their entertainment. We seem to be getting in wrong with every
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

The eagerness with which Germany offers to release to us IL, 1000
tons of pyestqfs, enough to supply our needs for half q year,
shows what she could do to our dye industry if sch had half a
chance. It also shows that the fellows who demand protective
duties on dyes before they will go into the game here, know what
they are talking about. And the Democrats have pooh-hoohed the
dyestufs duties because they said the German industry was
ruined.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

Nebraska politics. Brother Charlie was denied the nomination for
Governor which. he wanted from the Democrats and Brother Bin
turned up as q tailender on the ticket for delegates to the st. Louis
convention. And, as q means Of. rubbing it in, Henry Ford, who
stands for the Bryan policy Of pacifsm, was a drawing card in the
Republican primaries held at the same time.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

SEED WHEAT FOR SALE have
700 bushels of pure Durham seed
wheat for sale. Can be seen at the
Lake Fuel Co. elevator.-Frank
Pitcher. u.
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FOR SALE-The Beeghly farm, $50
acres. Terms and prices reason
able. 2 IL miles from market.
Inquire Arthur NJ. Thompson, Min
OF, North Dakota.
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to be catching, and the latest thing in this line is the organization
of the Roosevelt Non;Partisan League, which some fellows have
Matched up down in New York, and they are sending literature
over the country asking contributions from 81 to 500, Townley
and Bowen should slip down to New York and tell those fellows
how to "get the money.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

It is rumored that it cost Tom Hall aan N. c. Mcdonald 1000
bucks each to get the endorsement of the Non-Partsan League.
While we know nothing of the truth of this rlmor, we would like
to ask the two gentlemen, who succeeded in getting onto the Non
Partisan band wagon if either one Of them dare to make an affda-
Wit that they did not pay for this endorsement?
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

FOR SALE or TRADE-Modern Six
Room Cottage. Excellent Location.
Address Box 1875. Devils Lake.,
NJ. D. A.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

FOR SALE: 100 acre farm in COL
vile Valley, Wash. The very best
Wheat or alfalfa. Wood for all
time. Near rural route and school
All kinds Of finest fruit. Write for
description. N. D.. Gleason, Addy.
Wish.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

It is noteworthy that all of the newspaper talk of how the var
ious delegations in the Chicago convention are to be "swung" t
this or that candidate originates with Democratic writer's.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

From April 4 to April II, the 'free cash in the Treasury de.
creased, according to McAdoos financial form Of statement, 3d.
voting fifteen millions for a nitrate plant, provided for an issue Of
Panama Canal bonds to meet the cost of the item.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

SIt is quite evident that we need some changes in our Supreme
hreo enter the race for one Of the places. Mr.. spauiding has
rived with this body before, and from all we can gather he was
many. Many people who aided in his defeat are now possibly
my, and his candidacy at this time win meet with the approval
the taxpayers of the state, including a large majority Of the bar
4 the state. .st.a- =.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-05-11

REPRESENTATIVE Frank Clark of Florida has brought in a bill to
i1s spo OF, once for all, the Civil Service, or merit system. Mr..
ITsHs 9tcod Approaching p rec clark's ability as we do, because he has
:rtain that his is a very old bill. Something that Frank handed
is Secretary along back in 1913 and the Secretary forgot to put
in the hopper until recently. Clark's bill is now a work of sup
:,orgation:" Wilson took the "Civil" out of Service shortly
sster March 4, 1913, and the Service" is rotten.
The Republican party is more united in this state than it has
zen for years, and on the other hand the Democratic party is
Pit into three factions. How nice it was far the Democrats in
ne past few years to sit back and try to stir up strife in the Re-
lbllican ranks and then laugh at the results, but now they are
aving troubles of their own, and the outlook is that the breach in
ler party will not be easily healed. Of course there are a few
oushwackers" in the Republican party yet, but they are fast dis
o 1ppessiiagg;., Most NJ Of those who ~ are now doing the growing are not
any ,a.s Of them left the Democratic party and came over to the e Re- E,
flegated back into the Democratic ranks where they belong.
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Devils Lake should feel proud Of the fact that they have a post
master who has no property interests in the city, and in fact is, in
the true sense of the word, only a transient. E.