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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16

| tory where the percentage OF women
workers in a body of 1900 was So
That was a plant manufacturing u
MN shells, and as far as I could see
all the work could have been done
by women.
What they have done in munition
making, In fact, is very little COM
pared to what they have done in the
fields. During the course Of the sum-
mer and autumn have been over
about three-fourths Of France and
have not seen field which was not
giving its yield.
The work was all being done by
old men, women and boys. While
there are penty of able bodied men OF
military age in all the cities, there
are none In the country.
One of the most heroic sacrifices
which the war has developed is, in
fact, that Of the old men. Everywhere
I have been I have seen aged peasants
doing work which they had consider
ed themselves no longer strong
enough to perform 20 years ago.
Like the heroic figure of the NUM-
ton factory, they know it is short
ening their lives. 1t is taking away
the peaceful old age with which the
average French peasant rounds out
his life Instead of puttering around
their wall fruit and wine cellars, they
are doing heavy farm work, blowing
and harvesting, and they are doing
their country a service which is more
deadly than the trenches.
But the most of the work is being
done by women. Where you see one
man in a field you see three women
I saw a cattle fair in Savoy the
other day where there were practical
ly no men. The women were doing
the bargaining and trading, which
has always been considered mans in
alienable right.
1t happened to be a recruiting CEN
ter, and the piece of level ground
which served for markets, fairs and
every other public service Of the kind,
was also being used to drill the new
class of 1917.
Here at one end were the women
shrewdly bargaining, and at the other
their sons going through the gym
nastics SO important in the training
of French soldiers.
That afternoon I climbed the sur
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Many Working to-
Make Success Of
Tuberculosis Fight

The tuberculosis department Of the
Visiting Nurse association has its
whole executive star rat work this week
and many friends are giving their as
sistance In making the Christmas
drive against the dread disease its
usual success. Mrs. Andrew l..
Rfker, president Of the association, Is
directing the sale. 1853
4 Manufacturers have been approach
"a BY Mrs. Royal p. Clark and Mrs.
SANFORD Stoddard to use the seals on
an outgoing mail and the general
public has been reached through the
ma11 order business conducted by Mrs.
David 8. Day. Mrs Dever H.. Warner
and Mrs. James T. Roche, Jr.
The "Wednesday Workers Of the
United Congregational church, have
had charge this week In Reads, and
the Red Cross Dressings class has
sold seals In Howland's The sales
IN the stores VIII end this evening but
Vim continue In the banks and the
pogtof3ce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16

each shell that passes with Jealous
care. q
In some Of the factories the wo-
men workers ran as high as so per
cent. and yet there were many men
at work there on tasks women could
as easily fill. III
At the beginning OF the war, of
course, there were no women making
shells, and in the various bureaus at
tached to the army and the Ministry
Of War there were zoo or SO women
clerks. Now there are 100000 wo-
men carrying on the clerical work OF
war, and 100000 actually turning out
the material.
At the present rate OF increase
there will probably be 100000 wo-
men at the same work by, this time
next year, releasing 100000 men for
military service.
Man Power.
The catch word Of the warning ma
lions Just now is imam power"
Everything possible is going to be
done this winter to increase the man
power, and, as far as France is con-
cerned, it is being pointed out. even
in the newspapers, that France can,
add a new army of at least 100000
men to those already in the field by
women wherever pos
sible.
When Gen.. Gallieni was Minister of
War he made a resurvey which I'M
earthed many embusques, but this
new movement is more than one
man effort. The so-called embusque
in France is frequently willing
enough to serve, but is caught in the
red tape of his bureau or service, and
the effort is now to cut the red tape
for him.
Calling what you like the men who
have not done their military service
and very few deserve So hard name
as embusques-a great many more of
them are going to be in uniform this
winter. Their places are being taken
by women.
France is mobilizing it's army of
women, and though it has called out
SO far only 100000. It has another
available 100000 to draw on.
At the beginning OF this year IA
per cent. of the workers in munition
plants were women. There are now
20 per cant. have been in one fac
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
HENRY Il FAIRCHID,
VETERAN BUILDER, Is
q IT, DEAD IN 18th YEAR.

1eriden. Dec 16Henry e Fair
Ehald. very well known In the con-
stxuction trades OF Southern New Eng
land az president OF the n. Wales
.IAnes Co., general contractors, died
at his home today from heart failure.
He was in his 18th year. Last sum-
mer Mr.. Fairchi1d was i'll but his
health was apparently restored Death
came unexpectedly.
Mr.. Fairchild, who was born In
Woodkr1dge. this state. had been con-
nected with the company for SO years.
His wife. by second marriage and two
sons, George w. and Frederick L.,
survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
WIND PERIL0US,
Grew ABANDONS
U. s. TRANSPORT
Storm Causes Sumner to
Pound Heavily on Shoal
Off Barnegat.

New York, Dec. 16.-The United
States army transport Sumner, which
grounded off Barnegat, Sunday, on
the way to this port from Cologne
was abandoned by her crew early to-
day. A northwesterly wind caused
the transport to pound heavily on the
shoal and shortly. after midnight the
vessel leaked So rapidly that pumps
and wireless were put out Of commits
sion.
Captain Weber and part OF the
crew left on the boat were taken off
by boats from the coastguard cutter
Seneca and the Barnegat coastguard
station. The. others OF the crew were
brought here last night by the trans
port Fitzpatrick. .
It was learned later that only two
Hboatloads of the Summers had left the
vessel A call was sent to Barnegat
for Hfeboats to take OFF the men who
remained on the transport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Of pure silver


a number Of attractive,
articles, each with it's special
use.
Comb and brush and mir
ror sets with silver mount
ing-$7.5O to $18.
Manicure sets with silver
trimmings 81 to $3.50.
Keyrings for men and
knives and pencils, nail buff
ers and tape-measures and
shoe-horns and such for
women-5Oc.
Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
IF needle flies


there is yet time to en-
broider. something for that
one person who so appre-
ciates something you make
yourself.
A lot Of pretty things IN
vite that last effort-and
they may be finished quick
ly. z
Weekend. kits, manicure
sets, comb and brush hold
ers,-for example.
All ready except the work
one may so easily do! 25c
to 81.
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Write right

and without dipping
that's the fountain pens adj
vantage.
None ! quite to compare
with the Waterman Ideal.
Here. in sizes and shapes
for men and women. Nv
Some plain, some richly
banded with silver or gold.
So and more.
Main floor. r~~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Made ofsribbon

and very dainty cushions
and bags and glove and
handkerchief holders and
hangers and a lot Of other
pretty things. Csc to $3.50.
Sewing boxes covered
with cretonne are pretty fur
nishing for sewing-table. SOC
and $1.5O.
One of our good friends
has sent his samples Of fancy
pillow-tops and scarfs and
towels and such. They are
new, pretty, and Of special
interest at the prices we We
given them!
Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
A candlestick finds

it's niche, no matter how
many one already has.
Of glass and silverplate,
many designs,-1Oc to 81.
Candle shades, silk and
linen,-10c to 81.
Fancy candles that show
rich color, 25c to 6Oc doz.
Candle shade holders DC
and 1Oc. p
Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16

- new line Of steamships will be
eGtab1ishsd next spring between Balti-
more and Newburn, N. c. The route
Af1J Include several ports In Virginia
tfnd North Carest->
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
A kitchen cabinet

is going to save much time
and many steps all through
the year; if somebody thinks
to get it for Mother!
A special sort is Of white
steel, clear as a crystal all
through, with every sort Of
continuance to make it easy
to do every part of the kitch-
en- work.
One family is going to club
together and buy one-and
call it the Family's Gift to
Itself! az'
$50, $41 and $45.
Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Knitted petticoat

AIl1ICeu peCCICOdt
brings both freedom and
comforting warmth.
Doesn't interfere with
ease of walking; keeps wear
er as snug as snug can be.
Closely knitted but elias
tic.
White, gray, black, pink
or light blue and some of
white have striped border.
Csc to $3.50.
Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Rich combs

Rich combs
and other beauty-things
for the hair are set with
stones that make them hand
SOmer.
Casque combs Of many
shapes are set with brilliants
or colored stones. 81 to
$3.50.
Aluminium barrettes are
set with sparkling rhine
stones. ST TO SIS.
Center aisle. front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
An OF book

for boy or girl who enjoys
pictures and stories that are
unusual.
T.. Frank Baum knows
wonderful stories and tells
them wonderfully.
Dorothy and .Ozma and
the Wizard and the Patch
work girl and Unc Nunkie
and the Gump and the
Munchkins!
What fun reading about
them.
Here now-but don t wait
too longl $1.25.
Main floor, rear.
A bath-robe
for little girl-or bigger
girl.
Littlest folks are white or
pink or blue eiderdown with
satin ribbon trimming.
Bigger girls are Of blan-
kets in Indian and lowered
designs.
Toe to $5.
Z Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Pretty white aprons

are of lawn or dotted
Swiss and so dainty that one
would like to serve tea every
afternoon just for the pleas
ure of wearing them!
Attractive lace and en-
broidery is used for trim
ming.
SOC to 81.
Second floor. ..
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Tasteful jewelry


that doesn't cost much
CLEANS in. richness and in
more-beautiful shapes than
ever.
There are; literally, hun
dreds of different pins and
brooches and hat-pins and
Lavallieres with gold top at
81.
Handsome bracelets have
a gold shell and are either
richly plain or engraved in
excellent patterns-$1 to
$3.50.
Vanity cases as charming
as the girl who is to carry
them-$2.5O to $40.
Center aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Coasting is fine


and, do you know, some
boys and girls who were 60
ing to get sleds for Christ.
mas have got 'em already!
Pretty hard for a live hoy
or girl not to enjoy the first
real coasting Of the Winter,
isn't it?
Flexible Flyers.
National Coasters.
Speed King bob sleds.
Each of them in different
sizes-$1 to S..
Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
HOWLAND'S
Weather: Partly cloudy tonigb
and Sunday; colder tonight
Store open evenings until Christmas.
Days crowded full of activity.

Days crowded full of activity
Days Of extra length to help IN shopping
Days when the offers big and excellent stocks
Days be made by all who would thoroughly Christmas
Days when wanted hngs easily found and quickly had
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
Here may be the very thing you've tried think of
Rich serving-trays

Rich serving-trays
| look very like mahogany
lin all but price.
Have rich deep color of
mahogany and marking of
the wood is very similar.
Any sideboard will look
the better for owning one.
$1.25 and So.
Fourth floor.
Little jars
for marmalade have a sill
yer spoon and cover and are
of crystal glass in graceful
pattern.
Look to be worth much
more than price Of SOC.
Initial shakers for salt and
pepper are new and, clever.
Are Of china with the in
itial in coin gold. 75c pair.
Sugar and cream sets Of
similar sort are $1.25.
Fourth floor.
Still some French
china dinner SETS; and
plenty Of English and Amer
ican.. s4
Almost any decoration
that one could fancy, some
delightful colors: dainty and
in combination with gold.
About SO patterns at
$3.50 to $133.50.
Fourth floor.
A mans fad
can be remembered in
picking his gift. :.
Whether it's golf or ten
mis- Or fishing or photo
graphy, makes no difference.
The right thing, and the
thing he'll like is ready here.
Front basement,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
An electric iron

3AAA SANSVA4 ~ IL VA Z,
is but one of the comfort
giving gifts that find vel
come.
A 6-pound Hotpoint iron
is but 1915 and what a lot
it saves both Of steps and
discomfort!
Little electric stoves do
many sorts of cooking-$5 to
$3.50.
Electric percolators are So
and SO; coffee machines are
$40 to $12, coasters are So
to So.
And an electric chatting
dish is a jewel! $40 to $15.
Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-12-16
'sI'n give underwear

to a number Of my closest
friends" said one enthusi-
astic young lady.
"This is so pretty I just
know they'll be delighted. :"
& Envelope chemises are fin
ished with lace or embroid-.
cry. 81 to $3.50.
Nice white skirts have
deep flounce Of lace and in
serting-$1.5 so to $3.50.
Boomers Of pink silk are
charming S.. Those Of
crepe de chine and fine pink
washable satin are even
more-alluring. $3.50.
AK. .tlst Second floor.
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Farmer Want Ads. One Gent . us~~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
DIED.

SMnTH-In this city, Oct. 15, 1916, Frank Herbert Smith, aged 63 yrs Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 26 Bunnell street, on Wednesday. Oct. IS, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment family plot, Park cem- etery. a SULLIVAN-In this city, Oct. 18th 1916, Charles Sullivan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Daniel Lynch. 468 Bun nell street, On Wednesday, Oct. IT, at 8:S0 a. m. and from St. Mary's church, at a. m.
 Interment St. Mary's cemetery. Milford, Conn. Automobile cortege.
 G 16 b" this city, Oct. 18th. 1916, Frank w. Bolande, aged 61 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Park Street Congre- gational church (cor. Barnum ave- nue and Park street) on Wednes- day, 18th inst, at 200 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Long Hill cemetery.
 GIG b'p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17

. Yale blue, which has for several seasons been a chronic undergraduate disposition. as well as university col or at New Haven, has taken a rose tint this fall Even the meager reports that have dribbled past the college censors have reflected more hopeful spirit for the 1916 football season.
 It's time. Yale has been crushed so often by Harvard in major sports that defeat seems habitual.
 It is now seven years since an Eli football team won from Harvard, and only once in six seasons has Yale team scored against the crimson.
 Since Charley Brickley first became a factor in university football at Har- yard Yale has hardly dared to even hope for anything at the haids of the Cambridge. The rushing 41-0 defeat of last year filled the bitter cup.
 The change eff one is really to oc- cur) in the situation as to football rests entirely on one man-Harry Le- gore. last year ineligible because he
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
OFFICE
 SEEKERS FILE LIST OF ELECTION COSTS
Annual Town Meeting Will Take Place Tonight Eli
 nance Report Ready
Special to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Oct. 17-Ten candidates for various town offices have filed their election expenses, with Town Clerk Harold c. Lowell. Seven of the candidates spent $25, one $2o. Two sent in blank papers which indi- cated no money was expended by them. Those who have forwarded their expenses to the town clerk are: James Lally, first selectman, s25; Dr.. Edward H. J. Hennessey, town school committee, $25; Fred Nettleton, se- lectman. $25; John Williams, select man, $25; William H. Crawford. as- sessor. $25; Charles Abercrombie. registrar of voters. SPA; Martin Knapp selectman, $25; Rollin A. Curtis, first selectman, $20.50; Burton c. Warner and William H. Hart, board of finance, nothing. 4tIf
 The cornerstone of the new Bethany church at Bethany street and Nichols avenue will be laid Sunday, Oct. 22, at 3:3O o'clock. Rev. Robert c. Stein hoff, pastor of the Berean church, Bridgeport, will be the officiating cler- gyman He will be assisted by the pdStOT OI tl0 CuuICu, ISGV. A. M. bdS- gett, Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter of the Stratford Methodist church, and Rev. Frank Hawley of Hawleyville. The preachers will be MT. Carpenter and MT. Steinhoff. The new edifice will Na a one story structure ana VIII have a seating capacity <of 250. It will be ready for occupancy by Jan. 1. The congregation comprises / about 100 members.
 ! The annual town meeting which was adjourned on Monday, Oct. will be held in the town hall this evening at 8 o'clock. The report of the fi- nance board will be submitted to the voters for action. J. Henry Blake man will preside as chairman. Harold c. Lowell has been selected clerk.
 Dr. Valeria Parker of Greenwich delivered very interesting talk on "Reformatories for Women" at the monthly meeting of the Child Welfare club held this afternoon at the High school assembly hall A large atten- dance was present.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church will hold it's annual har- vest supper and sale Thursday Oct. 25 at the church parlors. Supper will be served from 5:30 until D. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17

Ate ham sandwich or something of the sort in return for playing base ball game for the manager of g. resort hotel. For this slight baseball offense he was suspended from football play ing. Can you beat 1t?
 To return: This year Yale occupies the position that Harvard for four years has held-namely, plenty of good material with team play built around one man, 8 star.
 Harvard has no Brickley and no Mahan this year unless he has been under cover: Yale, on the other hand, has Harry Legore, who Is a known quantity. E
 He is believed to be the greatest all around individual player in the east today, because of his versatility. He can run, kick and play defense better than any man Yale has had since Ted Coy.
 This at least Is the way he is de- scribed by men who have no reason to be over laudatory. Photo shows Legore drop kicking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
Rich mesh bags unusual value-$5.
Second floor.

Man who makes the finest mesh bags that woman could ask, had little lot he wanted to clear away.
 We'd gladly have taken them all but he would only sell half Wanted to give somebody else plum too!
 And here they are .
 Very fine ring mesh, plain frame engraved frames; all in graceful patterns End either plain frnged and one or two in unique shapes
 Of staunch German silver with heavy plating of pure silver.
 Each one worth far far more than its price of s 7 t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM
 ENTERTAIN FOUNDER

Star of Charity lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, celebrated their seven teenth anniversary last night, in the lodge rooms, 181 State street. Many visitors from other states were among those in attendance, including Mrs. Eva A. Wyckoff-Hall, of Camden, N. J., the founder of the order.
 Mrs. Nellie L. Fe-,er of this city, the only woman to hold supreme commandership, and a member of Naomi lodge, was the principal speak CT of the evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
: Books of fact
 and of fiction.

Whether fiction fact each of these new books is of interest especially now! Woodrow Wilson; biography that explains the man and his actions s-FOrd-$l5O. vivaM Mexico l-F1 A Little Egeron Caste-s1o White-$135. Setzer-$130t The Wonder rful Year . l.s Lady Connie Ward-$I60 / And wonderful story of the time when Duke Ava was ravaging the Low Countries by the Baroness Orczy-$135 ain
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
Is Grammar Essential?

Sometimes it is urged that formal grammar teaches children to write and speak correctly. but as all Americans have studied formal grammar, includ- ing newspaner reporters and saleswo- men, there would appear to be no guar antee that formal grammar study leads to correct habits of speech. On the other hand, I once knew school where for fourteen years not a minute was spent on formal grammar, and, like the worm that does not miss a slice or two, no one ever knew the diff ference.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
His Three Questions.

His Three Questions.
 "P1l just bet you cigars for the crowd" said one of party of promi- nent men to one of the number who was bragging of what he could do. ''that you won't answer yes to any three questions I ask you"
 "Done," said the bonsting one.
 "Well, were you ever in 5ailT'
 "Yes."
 Were you ever electrocutedT' "Yes."
 twill you pay for the cigars if I loseT Curtain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
Strategy.

"What was all the argument be- tween you and the judge yesterdayT'
 "Oh, we were discussing the merits of our respective cars.'' {.
 ''That's foolish thing to do. You can never convince a man that your car is better than his"
 T know that, but got him so mad that he committed himself to the state ment that my car can't make over ten miles an hour. The next time I'm brought up before him for speeding I'll remind him of that"-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
Crazy, but Rich.

Some years ago a man was arrested on the ground of insanity. His filthy dwelling was searched. Even the wall paper was lined inside with bank notes. A kitchen copper was the store place of thousands of old bank bills. The grate was filled with silver and copper coins. Jars and bottles were crammed with pennies he had collect ed on the streets. When the treasure was counted it totaled f25 900, and an- other f5,000 was in . bank!-London Tit-Bits.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17

Reginald-Darling, see by the pa. pers that food expert says that it is possible for family to live on s4 a week. Do you think it possible?
 Rosalind-No, dearest, but I'll be a sister to you,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17

ting ekch in half and taking the dex- ter half of one and the sinister half c, the other and placing them hack [ back, as 1t were Strange two heade beasts naturally resulted -as, for i sf9nce, when . lion and an eagle we. h31ved and 5oined together. The grit in 1s imposed to have been evolved from two Hdns rampant bs dfmidia J t0n- Ipndca Spectator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
Isstiha p:.s,,snd..

In ordef to determine accurately the nature of diamcnds 1t is well to breathe on them Then they lose for . moment their 1uster, and the eye is then better
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-17
0p.oss,ua.

The o1s1n of the spoon 1s uncertafn. II must have been invented At q very ancient date, fer 1t b found among peoCae that have never cosne into con tact with civ11iznt1on. The necessity q having some implement for dtppfng water seems to have led 1nst to the invention of the eA1aapash or the use of the cocoanut shen and later on to the speon.