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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
HOW LONG CAN
 Y GERMANY FIGHT?

How long can Germany fight? To what depths of economic ruin may she be brought and still be able to keep the 1f1eld?s These are questions of profound interest just now, and 1t is rash prophet who would attempt to answer them. Since the conditions and necessities of. modern warfare. and the temper and capabilities of people, are so different from those prevailing in the past. history affords no basis for a fuess.
 It is interesting, however, to review that conflict in which the German Emperor held out for, three decades the Thirty Years War, which was ended by the Treaty of Westphalia 268 years ago today, Oct. "A, 164S. By this peace the principle of a balance of power in Europe was first recogniz- ed. France and Sweden were the principal foes of the German Empire in this long drawn out conflict, and by the treaty France gained the ma jor portion of Alsace, which had been incorporated in the German empire in the tenth century. and Sweden se- cured the session of such territory as placed in her possession the mouths of the three great German rivers,y the Weser, Oder and E1be. In both cases these fruits of victory were to prove the cause of future disasters. "
 It has been said that the treaty of Westphalia established religious tol- eration, but it was only the princes who were given liberty of conscience. Their subjects were forced to accept the prescribed religious dose, whether Catholics, Lutherans and Calvinists right to pick and choose among re- Iigions, or to dispense with religion. was not gained until many years later.
 The Thirty Years War began in Bohemia, and when Ferdinand IT., the Hapsburg Emperor of Germany, gain ed a victory over the rebels he com mitted the, most abominable cruelties. In so far as the masses were concern ed, the war was simply and purely one based on religious hatred, and they slaughtered each other in the name of Christ. For the Emperor 1t was an opportunity b reduce Germany to complete subjection, and toe do away with the hundreds of petty princes and electors who divided his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
PLAZA.

IT you Ike musical comedy in any of )fts many forms, you'll undoubtedly be tmuch pleased with the Plaza's head liner for the first half of the week. ts1Garcelie,y which is composed of be&g1t unusually. clever Land sprishtly tyoung people, one of whom handles hhe comedy end in a most creditable manner and at no~ttme requires any cid in keeping the storm of laughter lsoaz1ng through the auditorium. Billy IMbbett has tho leading male role Iwhile Clay Crouch is the fun maker |and both arc adets in their particular line. The remainder of the cast is made up of strihdngly, pretty young women headed by a fascinating bit of ,l6emtntnity who answers to the name ilof Hulda Smith or ''Marcelle'' as the audience gets to know her. The en- tire pdece is loveably artistic and the scenic and costumtng ends show evt- teuce of careful attention.
 The ,Rialto Four, a male quartet that 1s a reaa singing quartet. and having in its ranks comedian who is just a little bit too funny for mere words were a hit and they came back for two encores when they tied their offering out on yesterdays audiences
 Iserner & Ward are clever pair with "a pleasing diversion or song and chatcor, the most praiseworthy part of w{1ch Is the tmpersonation stunt at the finish. N M The Pitches who hdll themselves as s.rhe Tramp and the Girl" were we'll received in their attractive and enter ta1ning novelty
 '-The vagabond Prince" is the title o9 the Triangle play being shown on the bill It features H. B. Warner and too much could not be said in it's favor for it is a remarkable piece of work and the acting is as impressive as tho Bbory is absorbing. It is in five parts and those who find delight in the si- lent drama are in for some pleasure, AbIe moments.
 Maid Mad" a Keystone comedy, with Charles Murray and Louise F'a- Benda. is a popular laughing medium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a wor4.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
SANTA CLAUS TO HAVE A LIGHTER.
 PACK THIS YEAR
Toy Manufacturers of U. S
 Cannot Begin to Supply 'g the Demand.

The toy bag of St. Nicholas as he descends the chimney this Christmas will be somewhat shortened and boys and girls throughout the United States will play with less foreign made play things than heretofore, according to Edward Ives, first vice president of the Toy Manufacturers Association of America and head of the Ives Manu- featuring corporation of Bridgeport.
 Germany for the first time during the war has been unable to ship into this country the millions of cheap toys that previously have sold plentifully in the small department and general store.
 While Japan, with cheap labor, has been able to take advantage of her enemy the toys are of much cheaper grade and not supplied as plentifully
 American manufacturers, though doubling their capacities, through shortages of machinery and labor, have been unable to make rapid, ad- vance, and imitation of the beautiful dolls that heretofore have come from France and Germany, has been im- possible because of lack of suitable clay and particularly the water which gives the bloom to the foreign made doll. American depots still have some reserve stock of the foreign doll which will have to be replaced largely by the character" doll for which the United States has become noted.
 @ We have been unable since last July. to accept orders for the me- chanical specia1ties we make in Bridgeport" Mi. Ives said today. "It will be a lesson to the jobher and dealer of the United States who here tofore has placed his. foreign orders early in the year and left the Ameri- can trade until the. last. This year the domestic manufacturer not only will be unable to fill any orders re- ceived since July but it will be seri- ous question with the conditions to confront in the machinery field to fill the orders we have contracted for. There undoubtedly will be a toy short
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24

age throughout this country, but how much of a shortage is now a ques- ton. There will be some toys of the cheaper grade but not so many as in previous years and the better grades will be advanced in price correspond ing with the advance of raw mater ials and labor"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
Stiil Paying.

"Oh," said Mrs. Longwed, you mec are all alike. Before marriage you are forever paying compliments. but after marriage"-
 "We are forever paying bills-Quite right my dear"-Stray Stories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
Pen and Sword.

"Do you believe the pen Is mightier than the sword?''
 "Of course 1t is Who ever had to pay $25.OO0 damages in a breach of promise case on account of the sword he carried ?"-Chicago Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
Spelling It.

Wifs-What . darling you are to ad- init that you arc in the wrongl Hub by-Yes; my mother taught me that it was easier in the long run to give in to q woman than to argue.-Toledo, Blade;
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24

Make the best of everything; think the best of everybody; hope the best for yourself. By 50 doing you will be lifting ourself and those about you to . higher plane of living.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-24
Men .no F,.hesA

Fishes live in the sea, as men do a-land; the great ones eat up the little ones.-Shakespeare.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
URIC ACID--GOING-COING--G GONE.
"Anuric" Will Not Fail to Stop Your Backache.

Medical Discovery" the standard herb
al system tonic, Cloth of which now
come in tablet form for convenience
of carrying and taking). "Anuric" is
now being introduced here, and many
local people are daily testifying to it's
perfectness
When you have a backache, dizzy
spells or rheumatism, heed natures
warning. 1t means that you are vic
tim to uric acid poisoning. Then ask
your druggist for "Anuric" and you
will very soon become one of hundreds.
who daily give their thankful indorse-
ment to this powerful enemy to uric
acid.
If you have that tired, WORKOUT feel
ing, backache, rheumatism, neuralgia.
or if your sleep is disturbed by too fire.
quent urination, get DR.. Pierce's Anuric
Tablets at drug store, full treatment
$1.0O, or send 10c. for trial package to
DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo,,
N. Y.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
MARKET REPORT
Chicago.

Chicago.
Wheat-No. red, new, $127@
1884; No. red, $1.26k; No. hard,
new, s1.25@$1.26; No. hard, new,
$121k@1.24A.
Oats-No. white, 41@41Mc; stand
ard, 41M@42Ac.
Rye-Nominal
Barley-65@74c
Timothy-Nominal.
Clover-$7@14.
Hogs-Slow at a shade under the
opening, which was generally sc above
yesterdays average. Bulk, $9.5O@10:
light, $945@10.12h; mixed, $3.50
10.121a; heavy, $9.o5@$1o.121a; rough,
$e.O5@9.25; pigs, $7.60@9.40.
Cattle-Stady. Nativ beef cattle,
$7@1O.5O; western steers, $6.75@S.60;
stockers and feeders, $5@s; COWS and
heifers, $3.00@925; calves, $8.50@12.
Sheep = Firm. Wethers, $4,000
$40; lambs, 5000.
New York.
Raw sugar, dull; centrifugal, $3.50;
molasses, $3.50; refined, quiet; fine
granulated, 1860.
Spot cotton, steady; middling up
lands, 13.25c.
Coffee-Spot, firm; Rio rs, 97ac;
Santos as, 1O1hc.
Portland.
Hogs-Steady. Prime light, 500
1910; prime strong weights, $3.50
9; good to prime mixed, $8.25@S.50;
rough heavy packing, $S@S.60; pigs
and skips, $7.50@8.
Steady. Steers, prime light,
$7.50@775; prime heavy, $7.75@s;
good, $6.5o@7.25; cows, choice, 1913
@6; medium to good, $5@5.50; ordi-
nary to fair, $4.5O@5.50; heifers, Sc
@6.5O; bulls, $3@4.50; calves, $50
7.50.
Sheep-Steady. Spring lambs, $50
1925; common lambs, $5.50@6; choice
yearlings, $5.75@6; good yearlings,
$5.5O@5.75; choice wethers, $5.75@6;
choice ewes, $5@5.25; common ewes,
$2.50@3.
San Francisco.
Wheat firm; no trading. Barley
easy, SLAM; May, $1.49 bid.
Butter unchanged.
Eggs unchanged.
Tacoma.
Wheat-Bluestem, $1.03; fortyfold,
97c; club, 93c; red fife, 93c.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

People are realizing more and more
every day that the kidneys, just as do
the bowels, need to be flushed occa-
sionally. The kidneys are an elimina-
tive organ and are constantly work
ing, separating the poisons from the
blood. Under this continual and per-
petual action they are apt to congest,
and then trouble starts. Uric acid
backs up into the system, causing
rheumatism, neuralgia, dropsy and
many other serious disturbances. Doc
tor Pierce of Buffalo, New York, advo-
Gates that every one should drink
plenty of pure water between meals.
Every day should exercise in the out
door air sufficiently to sweat profuse-
ly, and from time to time stimulate the
kidney action by means of "Anuric. -
This preparation has been thoroughly
tried out at his Sanitarium, in the
same was as his "Favorite Prescrip-
ton" for weak women and Golden
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

it is shown that there will be a falling
off of about one-third from the nor
NAL, and, while the carry-over is in
excess of the average, prices are
showing an inclination to respond.
Bluestem wheat has been advanced,
with club higher than week ago.
There is no spot activity in the mar
ket and very little is yet being done
in the matter of engagements for fu-
ture shipments, the tonnage situation
is still holding indefinite.
Feed-Bran and bran and shorts are
off 81 at $24 and $25. Feed wheat is
up 81 at $33, as is also barley and
oats at $31 and $2s. Corn is boosted
SO at $40 and $42.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

"The LATEST man ever saw" said
a man who travels for Chicago
firm, "is the proprietor of little
drug store in state not far distant.
I happened to be in his store one
day when woman entered and said
she wanted to buy a box of station
cry. The lazy man, who was sitting
on box at one end of his establish
ment, looked at her, yawned YEARLY,
and then said:
"T can't wait on you today. Come
in some time when I'm standin' up ("
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
YOU Want A,HQNE?

In Spokane? If so, write at once for
information about a beautifully To-
Gated modern house., seven large
rooms, bath, two fireplaces, full ce-
ment basement; two fine lots, shade
trees, shrubbery, etc.; near two car
lines, on best street in choice resi-
dence district. 500 of original cost
for quick sale. Terms. Address e.
N. B., P. o. drawer 1854, Spokane,
Wash.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

good and l hope every suffering woman
will give them a trial." Mrs. ANNA
KELLY, no Chestnut Street, Burling-
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly published in the newspapers
ought to be proof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
liar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
full ills; it contains what is needed to
restore woman's health and strength.
If there is any popularity in
your case requiring special adj
vice, write the Lydia e. Pink
ham Medicine Co. (conidentiaI),
Lynn, Mass, for free advice.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
RUSSIAN TROOPS ENVELOP THE
TEUToN FORCES IN LEM
BERG REGION.
ALLIES GAINING IN THE WEST
Canadian Infantry Raid Two German
Trenches South of Ypres-Ad-
vances Made by British Along
the French Front.

London, July 31.-General BRUSH
leff's striking victories present the
German general staff with the imper-
alive problem of how to reinforce
the eastern front since General Won
Linsingen, who was sent by the Ger
mans to aid the shattered Austrians,
now has been completely thrust back
from the Lutsk salient
But the same problem is presented
on the western front, where, says an
unofficial correspondent, "the cease
less battle seems steadily to gain
intensity. Doubtless the constant ar
rival of fresh German troops and
guns" he adds, "has everything to do
with the result. The enemy shows
an increasing tendency to counter at
tack
outfIanked Both North and South.
The Russians remarkable victories
reveal a most interesting situation.
The army of the German general Won
Bothmer, holding the Stripa near the
Lemberg-Tarnopol railroad, was few
weeks ago being outflanked on the
south by General Letchitzky's sue
cessful advance when the Dneister
floods prevented Letchitzky's further
progress. This enabled Won Bothmer
to hold the threatened positions. Cen
eral Sakharoff then devoted himself
to enveloping Won Bothmers force
on the north, with what success is
seen in his double victory west Of
Lutsk and at Brody.
Thus outflanked north and south, it
is considered impossible that Count
Won Bethmer can longer delay extri-
eating himself from his precarious
position even If he can now do so
without serious losses. The Rus
SLAMS at Brody are at present nearer
Lemberg than Won Bothmer's forces
which are entrusted with Lemberg's
defense, and although the country
between Brody and Lemberg is very
difficult, it becomes question wheth-
er the evacuation of both Kovel and
Lemberg will not soon become neces-
sary.
Haig Reports Gains.
Further advances by the British
are reported in the latest dispatch
from General Haig, in command on
the French front A heavy engage
ment was fought on the sector be-
tween Delville wood and the Somme,
with the result that the British NOV
ed their line forward east of Water
lot farm and Trones wood.
Parties of Canadian infantry last
night successfully raided the German
trenches in two places south of
Ypres. A similar raid was carried
out by the royal Munster fusileers in
the Loos salient. The German cas-
ualties in each case were severe. A
German force succeeded in raiding a
British front trench near Hohenzol
lern redoubt
London, Aug. 1.-The entente allies
maintain unceasing pressure on both
the western and eastern front, as
we'll as the Italians on the Austrian
front, and heavy battles are being
fought in all theaters.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

early date and will be succeeded by
General Pablo Gonzales, according to
information given out by Mexican ad-
ministrative circles in Neuvo Laredo.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

If the Deutschland really will carry
100000 back with her perhaps it
will only be in the nature of sink
ing fund.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
POULTRY WANTED.

We want several thousand pounds
of hens and springs. We also buy veal,
hogs, hides and potatoes. Ship us
your cream. Cash for every shipment.
Write for prices. Commercial Cream
cry Company, Spokane, Wash.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
j S CO

A Wonderful SaIve, An Old Farm
Remedy, guaranteed to cure or money
refunded. Put up in metal boxes. Post
paid anywhere. Price soc. Order to-
day and save veterinary bill.
Prepared by
H. G. Swink g. Co., 1852 Rice St.,
Chicago, III.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
"Money Back" Medicine.

Our readers never risk a cent when
they buy Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh
because every dealer in this liniment
is authorized to refund the money if
the Balsam is not satisfactory. Adv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
Barley
THE SPOKANE MARKET.

The outstanding feature of the week
in the business situation was the max
ing public of plans of England to place
certain American firms on "black-
list" on account of their supposed con-
nection or alliance with business firms
of Germany. The government Of
Great Britain has already published
list of 80 such firms and individuals
doing business in the United States
with whom British subjects are for
hidden to trade.
This action on the part of England
appears to forecast fierce trade war
after the European conflict has ended,
and it undoubtedly will have seri-
Gus effect on this country. 1t may
possibly mean that any American firm
trading with German firms will be shut
off from business relations with the
countries now at war with Germany
and Austria.
Butter-Market is still character
lied by good production for the sea-
son and prices are still holding at the
former levels,
Eggs-Market is holding around
ranges noted last week on the usual
midsummer advances. Demand is fair
and production we'll sustained.
Dressed Meats-Market is steady.
There are fair arrivals of livestock
at packing centers, but demands have
improved and consumption is better
than last season.
Lard and Cured Meats-There has
been no further changes as to prices
since the advances noted last week.
Lard still holds firm at 13c with linn
tied supplies and good demand.
Poultry-Prices remain at the same
level as last week, with supplies ade-
quate for demands and springers TAX
ing the big end of the business.
Fruits and Vegetables.
Apples-No further changes as to
prices have been noted in the apple
situation, but supplies are gradually
becoming more plentiful of the sum-
mer variety. Receipts of summer ap-
pies at Chicago we're not very large
and fancy stock continued to rule firm
and bring good prices.
Other Fruits-Another advance in
the lemon market is noted this week,
the jump being ST.. Fancy are now
quoted at $7.5O@S and choice $7@7.50.
Fancy oranges are also little irmer
at $4.25@4.75. The windup Of straw
berries are offered at $3.50 per crate.
Plums are a little easier at $1@1.5O,
while blackcap raspberries are firmer
at So. Loganberries are off Csc at
at $1.75 per crate.
Potatoes-Another quarter-cent drop
in spuds is noted this week, putting
them down to &c per pound. Arrivals
of spuds at New York this week were
light, with some days hardly enough
to make a market.
Other etables-Peas are little
easier at &C per pound, as is also beans
at &c. Cabbage is off soc at So and
dry onions down to SO. Root vege-
tables have all dropped to So per cwt.
Wheat-New crop conditions are
commencing to make their influence
felt in the wheat market. With pros
pective crop of about 45,000,O0O bush
els for the three Pacific Northwest
states indicated by present estimates,
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

For sprains and bruises apply Han
ford's Balsam thoroughly. Put it on,
and rub it in. Adv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

"Anuric" cures Backache, Lumbago
Rheumatism. Send 1Oc. DR.. V. M. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y, for large trial package
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
PAINS IN SIDE
and BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.
Burlington, Visit was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back,

but after ia king
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e t a Bile Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles of
the Sanative Wash
I am fully convinced
that / am entirely
cured of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. l know
your remedies have
dnno mo worlds If
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

To quickly cool burns and take the
fire out use Hanford's Balsam. Adv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

An excuse to a Chicago school teach
er read:
"She was sick she had a head egg
and a tooth egg and ear egg. She
could not go to school, she was laying
all the time in bed"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04
Mexico's Smallest State.

Washington, D. C.-Nuevo Leon is
the smallest, but most densely popu-
lated of the Mexican border states.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

One remedy with many uses-Han-
ford's Balsam of Myrrh. Adv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

Called Shoulders, Sore Neck, Sore
Backs, Sore Teats of Cows, Ulcers and
all affected parts of the skin on horses,
mules and cattle promptly cured by
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1916-08-04

New President in Mexico.
Laredo, Professionalism Carran-
"a is to retire as first chief of the
de facto government of Mexico at an
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-26
Piles Cured In 8 to Il Days.

Your druggist will refund money II PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case OF Itching
Blind, Bleeding or Protuding Piles In to IA days
The first application gives Ease snd Rest. 5oe
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1916-10-26
Benton

Mat Rottmsyer, Sr., has moved into
his new residence recently erected
near here.
Grandpa Walters is herding cattle
near Clear Lake for Hensy Lane.
Mr.. Taintor is having a fine lot OF
feed put up near here which will be a
good thing for his many cattle.
We forgot ts mention the fire loss at
Jim Shockley's a couple of weeks ago
The loss was about $4,000. He has
the sympathy OF his many friends.
Mexico Creek once more flows un-
interruptedly to the Beaver since the
thrsshing outfit belonging to the late
lamented but now missing Lee Nor
rison, was pulled out OF the ford near
Clear Lake few days ago.
We fear the late cold snap will be
hard on the late feed crop.
We learn that we are soon to lose
one OF our pioneer citizens in the per-
son OF Harry Lane who came here be-
fore the woods was burnt which was
two years before the railrosd arrived
at Conquest. He goes TO Minco to en-
gage in farming.
W.T.. Stouder who has been soiourn-
ing in Kansas for while has returned
here. Verify Beaver county, like
music, hath charms to sooths the saw.
age breast.
GOLD BUe,