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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
POLI'S

The greatest feature pictures of the German war have been released for public view. Following the stirring and thrilling pictures of the war in Europe, as shown in the PoI theatre last week, new and even more startling offering of the battle scenes atl verdun have been placed on view at Polfs theatre today. These Ger man general staff pictures will in- stantly appeal to all interested in militarism and preparedness for they clearly deliniate the equipment used, the methods pursued and the awful destruction and havoc wrought by fortifcations. trenches and on tho actual battlefield. ~
 This is not alone the program at the Poli theatre for a big vaudeville bill has been booked, headed by the famous Boganny troupe of aerialists and tumblers supreme This collec- tion of the worlds best, ten in number have many thrilling episodes and ex- ploits to offer. |.
 Frank Keenan, the American Stage Star Supreme will be seen in a five part offering of the romantic in which great philosophy of war and women is interwoven with a pleasant flavor.
 As special added attraction Jack Altman, formerly of the team of All man and Stone in which the, well known young attorney George Finkel- stone, took prominent part, comes to this city by request. As tenor MT Altman has few equals and he is &C., companied by an accomplished &C., companiest. His repetoire is new and fascinating.
 Lady" the human dog, takes nc small part among the vaudeville at- fractions and is pronounced by all who have seen her the most intelli- gent of canines. The Darktown Four in the great Suwanee melodies, are sure to please and with close harmony in the melodious numbers that com prise their reptoire, will be prime fa- vorites.
 The Burke Sisters, charming girls filled with vim. vigor, expression and novelty, always have been secured with their newly created act that has charmed New York audiences.
 The Poli bill for today cannot fai to attract the utmost praise from crit ics and patrons of every age and sex
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

When Texas was an independent na ton, where and what was it's capital 2 Some argue that it was Houston, others San Antonio, while others say it was a city now obsolete.
 San Antonio was the capital of the old state or province of Texas while 1t belonged to Mexico, but not after it was annexed to the United States. Its two capitals have been Houston, 1886 to 1839 and Austin since 1889.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
PLAZA.

William H. Thompson, the acknowl- edged dean of the dramatic stage, has achieved his third great photoplay success in the latest Triangle produc- tion, 1.-The Eye of the Night" which is part of the week in addition to a large and varied program.
 '"The Eye of the Night" is sym pathetic sort of play, quaint and in- teresting throughout and remarkable in the beauty of it's many picturesque scenes. The story concerns young girl who has strayed from the path of the righteous on just one occasion and who is ostracized by the narrow minded bigots in the little coastal hamlet wherein she lives. The only mortal who forgives her sin and seekz to aid her is the aged keeper of the lighthouse, who later proves to be her own father. The story is in five parts.
 The Bonnie Sextette have beauti- full musical extravaganza to headline the vaudeville program. The act is composed of unusually skilled musi- clans who employ a large variety of Instruments and a varied repertoire of classical and popular hits. It should be greeted enthusiastically by all music lovers.
 Jones and Johnson, colored enter tainers in singing and dancing skit that has rounds of real mirth injected into it, will undoubtedly be popular members of the bill.
 Wells and Lee, a man and woman in. a singing and talking skit that is also of the comedy order, and Frank Carman in a, clever hoop rolling nov city complete the vaudeville. Hearts and Sparks" is the title of the Keystone two-part comedy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

''How Britain Prepared" the war film. taken by Charles Urban, by au- thorfty of the English government will be on view all this week begin ming this afternoon at the Lyric thea Ire, with exhibitions twice daily after Sunday It is described as an ab- sorbfng story of how Lord Kitchener converted five million volunteers into . powerful war machine. The pic lures are divided into two groups, the first of which has to do with the land forces, and the second the Noftf Sea fleet on review and in action. The rights to exhibit this film in Americs was secured by a group of New York business men, who saw in it an eff fective argument for Preparedness in this country.
 a1Re drifting of the raw recruits fir the concentration camps is shown fr every detail. including the military practices and the games played te keep the men in condition, and al are said to be thoroughly interesting to the, Spectators. Other views show the processes of shell making in the vickers and other munition plant. and in some of them are observed the women, that work ttdoing- the laborI formerly performed by the men. Int vast pipes of shell as they are being assembled and the endless string, O. motor lorries used to convey then from the plants, make a deep impres sion of the great waste of war. Wher the picture was exhibited in New York one of the scenes that e1icitet the heartiest applause showed the re view of 10000 Irish troops by Kint George, and as the men marched b! the audience enjoyed it even more. Al far as vision carried the marchin, men stretched across the plain. Tn, naval section of the film shows ever. brangh of this service from the build ing and launching of battleships, ant the making of a 54 foot gun, to tn, dreadnaugnts of Admiral Jellicoe's flee on the lookout for trouble in tn, North Sea. One of the reviewers fo a New York paper said the main req son for the impression made of "Hov Britain Prepared" is the evident sin cerity. There is never the uneas, feeling that perhaps 1t isn't true never the fugitive suspicion that on is being imposed upon by a cleve film concern. The pictures carry prologue in which it is explained tfa their purpose is to drive home the les son of preparedness on this side o the ocean. How Britain Prepared is now being shown in all the larg cities of America
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

one of those entertainers who can "sing to beat the band" The per- formances will be staged in the en- trance to the Old Mill, with seats foI spectators in the adjoining buildings and in the grove opposite.
 There will be boats from Stratford avenue pier every ten minutes throughout the evening. This fleet of launches yesterday carried more than 5000 persons to the Beach. Sun- day was a big day at the resort, the attenance being close to 10000. Two band concerts by the Wheeler & Will son band were much enjoyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17
VAUDEVILLE OPENING
 AT PLEASURE BEACH

AnAugurated at Pleasure Beach today. The policy will be three shows daily with a change of program twice a week.
 In the opening program are an- nounced the Five Brass Men, instru- mentaiists of merit in an unusually pleasing program, and Jack Lem1y,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Representative James Hay or Vr-
 ginia was nominated by Presioeh.
 Wilson to be Judge of the onileo States Court of Claims.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

How did the expression "robbins Pe- ter to pay Paul" originate?
 It is said to have sprung from a pro- ceeding in 1850 during the reign of Edward VI, when the lands of St. Pe- ter's church at Westminster were ap- propriated to raise money for the re- pair of St. Paul's in London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Samuel A. Campbell, paymaster oi
 the Colonial Can Co.,, was helo up
 and robbed of a payroll of S2'ooo py two men in Boston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Leo Landry, aged 12, was drowned at Lowell, Mass, in an Unsuccessful attempt to rescue from drowning ms younger brother.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Eight persons were killed when the auto in which they were riding was struck by New York Central tram at Butler, Ind./
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

Has there ever been any treaty sign cd by Great Britain, Russia and France in regard to the kingdom of Greece? By the protocol of 1880 (Feb. 3, 1880, Greece was declared kingdom under the protection of Great Britain, France and Russia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

What is the reason that Russia want: ed possession of Galcia?
 Presumably Russia wanted to add that Austrian province to her terri tories. and also to use as a strategic base from which to attack Austria proper and Hungary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-17

free than to a rich nation which has ceased to love freedom. Morality and not expediency is the thing that must guide us, and we must never condone iniquity."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
Only Moistened His Lips.

Omer Scudder, IA Columbus real es
tate and insurance agent, told some OF
the other business men who have of.
fees In the Bassett building that he
was hot. They agreed that they were
just as hot as he was.
81 can eat all the Ice cream you
fellows are willing to buy," Scudder
declared.
The others made up co cents and
sent out for half gallon of cream.
They had notion that Scudder would
eat about a quart after which they
would divide the remaining quart
among themselves. Scudder surround
ed the entire half gallon of Ice cream,
smacked his lips and asked them
whether they were not going to get
him enough Ice cream for real taste.
The business men looked at each 9TH
er, smiled sickly and returned to their
places Of business. indianapolis
News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11

most burst l got where was almost
awalking skeleton and life was burden
to me until one day my husbands s step
sister told my husband if he did not do
something for me I would not last long
and told him to get your medicine. So he
got Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for me, and after taking the first
three doses ! began to improve. con-
tinued its use, and have never had any
female trouble since. I feel that owe
my life to you and your remedies. They
did for me what doctors could not do
and will always praise it wherever I
go. Mrs. G. o. LowERY, 419 W. Mon
terey Street, Denison, Texas.
If you are suffering from any form Of
female ills, get bottle of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
commence the treatment without delay.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
The Three Philosophers.

For the first time in their liveA
three genuine. simon-pure phllos-
ophers went out riding in n motor car.
After they had ridden about twenty
miles out In the country the car broke
down. Said the first philosopher: Il
have long wanted to study certain as.
poets of nature. and this affords me
the particular prospect l most ad.
mire." Said the second philosopher :
II observe there Is farmhouse over
there where food can doubtless be OBJ
tained in sufficient quantities" Said
the third philosopher: 81 have long
wanted to be In a situation where,
without moving. sustenance would be
brought to me by one friend, while
the other discoursed on the beauties
OF nature."-Life-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
THIS DEALER HAD REAL TACT
Stout and Thin Customers Use Special
Mirrors in Wearing Apparel
Establishment.

A dealer In wearing apparel, noticing
that his stout customers and his very
thin customers often were sensitive Ms
to their figures, installed two full
length mirrors of special design. says
Popular Mechanics magazine. One was
slightly concave and the other slightly
convex. When stout customer tried
on suit she was led to the concave
mirror for self-inspectiOn. and was able
TO see her figure as 1t would appear
with its measurements reduced. When
thin person came in to try on clothes
she was taken to the convex mirror,
where the opposite effect was pro
duced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
Righteous Indignation.

He had been showing his rich OLD
aunt from the country some of the
sights, and this evening they were TO
witness revue.
He was keen on making good i'm
preston. ms he had great expectations
from the old lady. So he was quite
taken back when. as soon as the cur
tain rose, the good dame grasped him
by the arm and hurried him from the
theater.
"Dfsgraceful Such bad manage
mcnt 7" she said. Indignantly, when
they had reached the lobby. AUST
fancy allowing the curtain to go up be-
fore those poor girls We're dressed"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
FEDERAL FARM LOAN ACT
Passed by the House of Representa-
tlves and the United States Sen-
ate June 27 and %, 1916,
Respectively.
Signed by the President July II, 1916

3.-Provides for federal land bank
system in the continental United States
Exclusive Of Alaska), dividing the
country into twelve land bank districts
composed of whole states.
3.-The system is operated as bu-
reau of the United states treasury de-
partment and supervised by the fed
eral farm loan board. The secretary
of the treasury Is ex-officio chairman
of the board with four other members
appointed by the president for eight
years at an annual salary of $4,000.
One member Is designated farm loan
commissioner and Is the active execu-
tive officer.
3-Appointees Of Board: (a) Farm
loan registrar for each land bank dis
trict and
(b) One or more land appraisers for
each land bank district. Salaries paid
by federal land bank or joint stock
land bank for which they act.
(c) Land bank examiners; salaries
paid by the United States.
(d) Attorneys, experts, assistants
and other employees to be paid by the
United States.
17.-Powers Of the Board: Gay To
organize and charter federal land
banks, joint stock land banks and ma
iOnal farm loan associations.
(b) To review and alter the rate of
interest to be charged by federal land
banks for loans.
(c) To approve or reject any or all
loans for bond issue and to grant or
refuse any specific issue of farm loan
bonds of federal land banks and joint
stock land banks.
(d) To regulate charges for ap-
praisal. examining titles and record
ing.
(e) To apprnise land securing mort
cages for bond issue.
f) To exercise general supervisory
authority over the federal land banks,
farm loan associations and joint stock
land banks.
30.-The farm loan commissioner
shall examine the laws of every state
and If on examination the laws of any
state are shown to afford insufficient
protection to holders, its mortgages
shall be declared ineligible under this
act during the continuance of the laws
In question.
G.-The secretary of the treasury is
authorized to deposit United States
funds in federal land banks at current
government rates of interest, the ag-
gregate of such funds not to exceed
S6.OOOOoO at any one time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11

the purposes prescribed for national
I farm loan associations.
Sec. 16.-Loans may be made to
farm owners regardless Of whether en-
| gagged in cultivation of the land mort
| gagged or not.
| Sec. 16.-Interest on loans shall not
exceed more than l per cent. the In
terest rate established for Its last series
of bonds. nor more than 6 per cent in
any case.
Sec. 1G.-Commisslons or other
charges not specifically authorized by
this act shall not be demanded or re-
ceived.
BONDS.
| Sec. 20.-Issued in series of $4,000
or more, in denominations of $25. $50.
500. $500 and $1,000.
Sec. 2O.-Nay bear maximum rate of
i 8 per cent interest per annum.
Sec. 16-Bonds shall be so engraved
as to be readily distinguishable from
federal land bank bonds.
Sec. 10. - Mortgages and United
States government bonds equal in
amount to the farm loan bonds issued
are retained as collateral security by
the land bank registrar.
Sec. l7.-No issue is authorized with
out the approval of the farm loan
board.
Sec. 27.-Federal reserve banks are
authorized to buy and sell the bonds of
Joint stock land banks.
| Sec. 22.-Substitution of mortgages
and United States government bonds
| .pl laf nj 70 to
permitted.
Sec. 27.-Its bonds are lawful invest
ments for fiduciary and trust funds
and security for all public deposits.
TAXATION.
Sec. 26.-The capital stock. surplus
powers of the state.
Sec. 2G.-Its mortgages executed un-
der this act and its farm loan bonds
and all income derived therefrom are
exempt from federal, state and munic-
ipal and local taxation.
Sec. 2G.-Real property taken and
held under the provisions Of sections
II and 13 Is not tax exempt.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
Sec. 6.-Joint stock land banks are
made public repositories and financial
agents Of the United States govern
ment.
Sec. 6.-Public deposits cannot be In
vested in farm mortgages or In farm
| loan bonds.
Sec. 1G-Rates of interest for loans
under per cent are not subject to
review or alteration by the farm loan
board.
Sec. 13.-Shall receive no deposits
except public deposits.
Sec. 22.-Amortization and other
payments constitute n trust fund to be
invested as follows:
(u) To pay Off its maturing farm
loan bonds.
| (b) To purchase farm loan bonds.
| (c) To lend on first mortgages with
In Its prescribed field.
| (d) To purchase United States gov
ernment bonds.
Sec. 23.-Reserve and dividends pro-
vided for as in the case of federal land
banks.
Sec. 29.-Provision is made for dis
solution and the appointment of re-
ceiyer,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11

| lier voices than the Canaries.
Snow, Birdies,' said the Fairy
Queen, I'm going to ask the King of
the Clouds to this Luncheon, so well
have plenty of delicious Rain Water
| to drink
"All the Birds smacked their little
beaks together, for 1t had been long
dry time and they hadn't had nearly
as much Water from the Clouds as
they wanted. And the Birds thought
to themselves that 1t was just like
the Fairy Queen to think of what they
had been wanting and to have 1t for
them Mt her Luncheon Party.
"Well, the day arrived and all the
Birds were there looking their very
best. Their Feathers were brushed
with such care and they looked very
handsome, can assure you!
"Of course, the Fairy Queen had told
the King of the Clouds that she didn't
want him to send his army of Rain
Drops to the Earth-for an army
would make 1t pour too hard and they
couldn't have any fun at the Luncheon.
She Just wanted some of the big, big
Drops to come down and fill the little
Stones she had at the places for the
Birds so that they could have delicious
Water at her Party-but she didn't
| want to make 1t so wet they'd get their
beautiful Feathers drenched-just n
nice little Shower was what she
| wanted.
"The King of the Clouds had prom
ised and he had told the Rain Drops
tItSf IN In In "
could 20 down on the Earth.
"The Birds enjoyed the delicious
Luncheon the Fairies gave them and,
of course, they loved their fresh
Drinks of Water. And the Fairy
Queen told the King of the Clouds that
after the Party was all over he must
see that all the Brooks and Streams
were well filled with Water for the
Birds hadn't had enough lately.
"The King of the Clouds said that
he would, and when he answered II
great clap of Thunder was heard.
Many Grownups thought that there
was going to he truly hard Storm.
and were so surprised that they only
heard one clap of Thunder. OF course,
they didn't know tnat it was merely
the King of the Clouds answering the
Fairy Queen.
"'NOw for our surprise shouted the
Fairies, after the Luncheon was over.
We're to have two famous Guests to-
day. This Is to be a really Real Day !!
And we're to have them both at the
same time-and we're to have another
treat, too. Guess, Birds, what are we
going to have? Guess, guess, guess y
For the Fairies were so excited they
kept repeating themselves over and
over again.
"But before the Birds had time to
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
lDDY',S EVENING
L4IRY TALE q WARY
go, Syj g: So So ! e
WHAT THE RAINBOW THINKS.

"Such wonderful thing happened
In Fairyland the day before yester-
day." said Daddy, "that must tell
you all about it at once"
"Oh, yes, Daddy, please" said
Nancy.
1.-THE Fairies were giving a Lunch
con Party for the Birds, and they
wanted to have n great, big Surprise.
The Birds which were invited We're the
Robins, the Orioles. the Blue Jays, the
Humming Birds. Some of the Song
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
HUSBAND SAVED
HIS Wife
Stopped Most Terrible Suf-
fering by Getting HerLydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic COMPOUND.
Denison, Texas. =" After my little
girl was born two years ago began suf-

fering with female
trouble and could
hardly do my work.
1 was very nervous
but just kept drag
ging on until last
summer when ! got
where / could not do
my work. I would
have n chill every
day and hot flashes
and dizzy spells and
nv head would al
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
RED, ROUGH, SORE HANDS
May Be soothed and Healed by Use
of Cuticura. Trial Free.

Nothing so soothing and healing for
red, rough and irritated hands as Cutt
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
Soak hands on retiring in hot Cuticura
soapsuds. Dry. and gently anoint hands
with Cuticura Ointment. A one-night
treatment works wonders.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
Why She Worried.

"Oh, my!" sighed the sad one.
"NOw what's the matter?" said the
other.
"This paper says the engineers as
sert that only enough coal to last the
cnstle."
"Well, why don't you go down to
that fortune-telling woman and find
out If you're going to live over 500
years?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11

the singing of the Birds. Every one
of them had a glorious voice and the
chorus was the loveliest the Fairies
had ever heard. AS for Mr.. Sun, he
beamed and shone with might and
main.
"'Well, hello Rain Drops he said.
I'm mighty glad to see you. It's not
often we meet, but the Fairy Queen
can make all of us friendly-even the
Sun and the Rain
"And the Rain Drops came on down
to the Earth very gently, but without
stopping, while back of 1t all the Rain
bow leaned down over the hill and
whispered:
"Isn't this wonderful World?
There are Fairies, Birds, the Sun,
fresh Water to drink. I'm SO glad
am here"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11

Sparrows We're in
vited, too, as the
Fairies love their
voices and call
them the Fairies
Canaries."
"Do their voices
sound like Cana
ries'?" asked Nick.
"Yes," answered
Daddy, "they are
very much the
same, and the Fai-
ries think that the
S ong Sparrows
have even love
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
His Idea.

Teacher-Johnny, what is a hypo-
crite?
Johnny-A boy wot comes to school
with q smile on his face.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-08-11
Its Sort.

"Did you see where In the storm the
other night the jail was struckf"
"Well, what better place for light
ming bOltF'