davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
BuIIetproof Textile Invented.

The Rome Corriere del Polessina an
LOUNGES an invention by the curate of
Ariano consisting of an imperforable
textile fabric. Numerous rifle and re-
volver shots have been fired at the
material from a distance of a few
yards without penetrating 1t. The
~projectiles are said to have fallen
without leaving a trace on the fabric.
The cure will offer his invention 10
the government.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Portable Work Shop.

writer in Farm Progress. It also in
.cludes a work bench. The wheels are
from an old c~ultivator and any black
smith can cut down an old buggy
axle to suit the width desired. Fasten
the frame to the axle with U-bolts
Make the work bench any length de-
sired and have the handles and legs
at the end. The tool box has a roof
over 1t, both sides being hinged.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Safely.

Johann, a soldier in a Bavarian
Landwehr regiment, seemed to have
something on his mind. Finally he
spoke up IF l only knew what sort
of humor the captain was in" he said,
81 would ask him for a furlough,"
WELL remarked Fritz, there's one
thing about it. If you go to him now,
at least he will not eat you. This is
one of the days when nobody amt al
lowed to have meat"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
REPAIR OUTFITS ON WHEELS
Time Saved In Hunting for MislaId
Tools, Collecting Materials, Etc.
Work Bench Attached.

In doing small carpenter and repair
Jobs about the farm a lot of time is
lost in hunting up mislaid tools, col
lecting materials, and the like. To
remedy this l have a portable repair
shop in which all kinds of tools. nails,
bolts, nuts, washers, wire and innu-
merable other things are kept, says a
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
oualls Need Protection.

The quails are your friends and need
your protection. Lean a bundle of fod-
der against the fence to AFFORD shelter.
See that there is plenty Of winter feed
for these bug enemies.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Why Not9

PA" said the ~six-year-old, what is
a prince?"
"A prince" said his father, lis a
kings little boy. Now, if l were a
king you would be a prince
The youngster thought it over for a
moment.
why don't you be one?" he asked.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Times chanae.

What? You need new clothes
again? When l was a boy I wasn't
ashamed to wear garments that were
patched"
Yes, dad, but you know you didn't
associate with such refined people as
l do"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Farmer poInn PrettY VEN.

The farmer who keeps his farm neat
and trim. has things looking good, is
generally doing pretty well for him
self as we'll as his neighborhood. He
becomes a leader.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Proof

The Rev. Blox-Then you don't ION
estly believe that Jonah was swal-
lowed by a whale!
His Son-Sure, did. I'd believe any
thing of a JOnah.-Judge.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Didn't Show.

Teacher-Your pen-wiper has never
been used at all.
Tommy know. ma'am. You see,
I've been wearing a black coat.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
After the E~lopement.

She-I am te%legraphing to papa ask
ing forgiveness.
He (broke)-Botter make it for
giveness and funds"
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18

A man devotes much time to
wheeling his second baby around the
block.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
SILK Revival.

eros de Londres is a rich, old-fash-
ioned silk. which is being revived for
many uses-it even appears among
blouses.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18

Expunge the accounts OF mans in
humanity TO man from the worlds his
tory, and a small volume would con-
tain the rest.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for a cathartic.-Adv
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18

ing Of the blouse and the belt, more
stitching is seer in the form Of a
bracket, confined to the space taken
up by the buttons.
The sleeve shows an interesting cuff,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18

Piles Cured In s to "a Days
refund money " PAZO OINTMENT fails
To cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding OF PnOtrudlng
Piles, First application gives relief. Soc
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18

held in by an oblong section of ma
terial, buttoned over the forearm and
extending beyond the sleeve across its
upper edge.-Washington Star.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1916-02-18
Imnortant Ia Mothera

UTTNHVT NUTTN 10 TINVNTEWTV
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and Q that 1t
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
FIRE ENGINES

The first fire engine introduced into America was received at Boston fEom England 237 years ago to-day, Jan. 27, 1879. This early fire engine was a strong cistern of oak, placed upon whels, furnished with pumps, air chambers, and a suction pipe of strcng leather. The end.sfor receiving the water was provided with a strainer. In case the suction pipe could not be used, the water was supplid to the container by buckets passed from hand to hand. The engine required the labor of three men to work the plunger and direct the nozzle. Few Improvements were made in the methods of fighting fire until about the middle, of the last century when steam engines were introduced. The first successful steam engines were used in Cincinnati in 1858 and within five years St. Louis had eight steam engines Cincinnati seven New York three, Brooklyn two, and Philadelphia and Boston one each. It was about this time that the system of paid fire departments was inaugurated, Balti- more and Cincinnati being among the leaders in this innovation. As early as 1858 Cincinnati had 400 fre-fghters who were paid $60 per month each. Up to that time, and much later in some cities, hre-fghting was entrust7 ed to volunteer companies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
GIVING THE MAYOR A CHANGE

THE TAX kept POT mills, it will be necessary
 abandon the two platoon system in the fire depart project adding 61 the police department given alone would raise the levy almost a mill l
 experiment of emitting the mill for school houses repudiated effort the cost of grammar schools source of debt
 is lead horse to the water than to make it drink Suppose people, resenting of the and the political machine, again sanction this pretty project every house erected hereafter cost 5 cent
 This exceedingly likely to happen The public knows that affection school houses the real love of the authorities The voters
 the mayor to pay for the school houses if he pavement. They choice be- neglecng the paving monopoly the boys and girls who need education. I1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
STONES LIKE CARTWHEELs USED FOR CURRENCY IN
 BRITISH ISLAND OF YAD

London, Jan. 27.-stone money rang ing in size from ordinary grindstones up to cartwheeIs is the customary cur rency in the Island of Yap, according to the annual bullion report of one of London's largest financial firms. Tap belongs to the Caroline Islands in the Pacific between Hawaii and the Phil ippfnes It is now a. British posses sion, being captured early in the war from Germany who obtained it by purchase from Spain in 1898.
 The stone currency of Yap is nadeH of limestone, which must be of fine white grain. A hole is cut in the cen ter to allow a, stick to be passed through, as the larger stones are rolled up to the hut of the owner. Some of the stones have a diameter up to 12 feet, with the result that a number Of menSare required to effect a payment.
 In case the transfer of the money is considered too great a job the new owner simply puts his own mark on it and leaves it outside the old owners hut. A case is recorded where an ex- ceptionally fine stone, while being moved at sea, fell off the raft and was lost But the owner continued to re- tain it's potential value in the eyes of his fellow citizens, and was given the same credit as if the stone stood safe ly before his hut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
Samuel Gompers,
 Labor Chief, 66 Today,
 a Native of England

President Wilson is not the only ex-
 ecutive who has incurred the anim os- ity of the pro-German element in the American population. It has been whispered about that the Teutonic WOrkmen in American industries are whetting their knives for the purpose of removing the official scalp of Sam uel Gompers, who, except for an in- termission of one year, has been the president of the American Federation Of Labor and the chiefta1n of organ ized toilers since 1882. MT. Gompers was born sixty-six years ago to-day, Jan. 27, 1850, in London, England. He celebrates his birthday on the same day as Emperor William, but, in view of his public utterances and past af- fIiations, it is safe to say that he does not derive any great amount of sat 1sfaction from that coincidence. The sons of every nation engaged in the European war are nbera11y represent ed in the various unions affiliated with the federation, and officially MT. Com pers has maintained an attitude of neutrality. The fact that he was born in England, and that he has long ta- ken a prominent part in the Washing ton celebrations of the Fourteenth of July, the French national holiday, are sufficient in themselves to condemn MT. Gompers in the eyes of the more extreme partisans of the Central Elm pires. Added to this, the labor chief aroused the anger of many men of German blood by denouncing the Friends of Peace,'' which, he assert ed, had t'by insiduous and false rep resentations attempted to corrupt f. nancfally a large number of represen- tative men among the union workers of the United States" It has also been alleged that the efforts have been made to bribe Mir. Gompers, with tho object of enlistlng his aid in the at tempt to bring about strikes in the ammunition factories of the United States.
 President Gompers is the leader in a, project for a worlds conference of the labor interests to be held after the war, coincident with the meeting of the peace commisst with the purpose of insisting that democratic ideals be fostered and perpetuated in the terms ofssett1ement. He hopes to enlist the cooperation of the organ ized toi1ers of all the warning na- tions in this plan, and has received assurances of sympathy from the la bor leaders of several of the Euro pean countries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
FRANCE IS SCENE OF SHARP BATTLE
 WITH ARTILLERY

Berlin, Jan. 27-Reports from France and Flanders say that a favorable turn in the weather has been followed
 by active fighting on the entire west eTn front. Along nearly the whole line the roar of artillery is heard but the heaviest fighting has been in the vii cinity of Nieuport, north of Ypres and in the Argonne. German patrolIing parties brought back word that the German artillery had done effective work against trenches of the allies near Newport. The British artillery. it is said, was hardly less active than that of the Germans on one section of the front. The British fired 1,7oo shrapnel shells, 700 high explosive shells and about the same number of bombs within a period of "A hours The mine explosions mentioned in Tuesdays official bulletin of the Ger
 man headquarters staff were four in number.
 The Germans immediately occupied the craters caused by the explosions. In another section near Melville the Germans announced that they captured three successive lines of French trenches and held them successfully against eight counter attacks and it is affirmed that these trenches are still in German hands although the fighting for possession of them has assumed the character of hand-to-hand fight ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
THE NAKED DRAMA
HETHER the Russian Ballet should have been WV The Farmer does not know. Perhaps the

HETHER OR Russian Ballet should have been wv censored does not know Perhaps the revel Sutans perhaps very improper in the book But the book classic improper things quite correct of product Greek myth may be questioned
 the and the statement applies to the vaudeville stage, the buresque stage and legitimate that if has got into the hands of persons conception of the drama is nude women These regard of the of art and go to pense make to exhibit some bony dase in her robe especially if in carelessy struggles with couple of fat rascas in dress suits two years Boutsof date.
 this of thing conception public The thing is illusion which has it's origin heads of stage
 The brought to the of ruin
 favoritsm nakedness which has been dis played in many plays
 Long ago woman attractive modest crnenfs willing from the wisdom of the modern playwright aided by vulgar and ignorant stage frectcr large naked feet which the ruins of
 freely displayed; offers skinny ankles with knucle unduly exhibited, and legs with which mummy the time of Thothnes would be asaed to to the extent of producing state which offense every artistic instinct
 crease the respect inventor of clothing must be held.
 legitimate stage must get itself new owners unless it wishes degraded of all profits The movies less contaminated. Keep thernss0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27

was founded toward the end of the 14th century by Ivan the Black, who was forced to abandon the old ca pital
 Jabiak. The situation of the city, on the bank of a small river in a narrow plain deeply sunk in the heart of the
 mountains is highly picturesque. The recent capture of the town is no new experience, for in former times Cettin- je was frequently taken and ravaged by the Turks. It seldom remained long in their possession, however, for the Montenegrins are a brave, hardy and stalwart race, and considered that four Turks to one Montenegrin was fair odds. The royal palace in Get tinje is low, squat structure of two stories, and would be considered very modest as the home of a village na- bob in America. King Nicholas for n1erIy held court under a tree in the palace yard at Cettinje, where his subjects came to him to air their grievances. This patriarchaI mode of life came to abrupt end a few years ago, when Nicholas declared himself a king-he had formerly held the title of prince-and set up in Get tinje a royal court modelled on the lines of that of Vienna, where the strictest and most complicated etf- qCette prevails. Cettinje consists of two broad parallel streets connected at irregular intervals by cross streets It has 8, National Theatre more inn posing than the palace, and a hotel where the accommodations are of the simplest. Few of the people wear modern European clothes, and king and peasant alike are clad in baggy blue trousers, red jacket and gay sash, while every man carries a revolver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
Belgian Government
 Answers White Book

Paris, Jan. RIA despatch from Havre to the Havas Agency says that the Belgian government has completed the volume which has been under preparation in answer to the German white book and that it definitely dis poses of German charges regarding the attitude of the people of Belgium toward German troops. It is stated that the assertions in this regard made by certain German officers were for effect in neutral countries and that it is proved that they were unfounded. The Belgian book, which comprises 500 pages and which will soon be dis tributed, contains a nuKber of hitherto unpublished documents and the report of an inquiry carried out by intena- tionaI Free Masons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
PEOPLE
 REJOICE IN NEW UNIVERSITY PLAN
Won Bissing Converts Ghent Institution Into Flemish
 Enterprise.

Brussels, Jan. 27.-The steps taken
 by the German Governor General von Bissing to convert the University of Ghent into a Flemish institution meets a long-cherished wish of the Flemish population of Belgium.
 As early as 184O, or only a decade after Belgium was separated from Holland, a resolution was introduced in the Belgian Parliament for the es- tablishment of a, Flemish university. Nothing came of this first attempt, but the movement never subsided. Four years ago it gained such force that three Flemish members of the chamber, representing each of the three political parties, united in offer ing a resolution calling for a Flemish university. Opponents of the measure argued that the Flemish language was not adapted to teaching scientific and high literary courses, as the Flemish people were without literature of their own, and even such prominent Elem ings as Maeterlinck and Verhaeren were among those whose influence was brought against the proposition. The political economist, Lodewyk de Raet, who has died since the war be- gan, argued, however, that the back wardness of the Flenaings in social and political development was due precisely to the fact that they, had been without 8 university where they might study in their own language
 Finally the so-caIled Flemish Voll1s- raad (people's counciD appointed a committee to draw up a plan for transforming G4hent into a Flemish in stitu1on, and it adopted de Raet's plan, he himself being a member of the commission. This plan received the united endorsement of all the Flemish organizations of the country; and the university question became an issue in the elections held in the first 0f o bers of the Chamber. This issue final ly became so acute that the Premier M. de Broquevil1e, himself represent ing a Fleming constituency, felt the necessity of making a concession to it; he promised that the government would take into. consideration the questoon of adopting Flemish at Ghent in some form. Of course the outbreak of the war left the whole matter in a state of suspension.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
JUDGE BARTLETT GIVES
 CITIZENSHIP GLASS TALK
 ON LEGISLATIVE DUTIES

Judge Frederic A. Bartlett gave the address before the members of the naturalization class at the Y. M. c. A. last evening, the third in the series His subject was the Legislative Branch of Government in which he dealt with the composition and duties of congress, the legislature and the common council, the three legislative bodies of our government. Charles A. Hopwood presideds and a good number of men were present who are to take the examination for citizen ship on Tuesday at the court house. J. D. Gaddis acted as secretary of the meeting.
 The next and closing session will be on Friday night, in the examining room in the court house, thus to ac- quaint the men of the surroundings in which they will be questioned be- fore being allowed to swear allegiance to their new country. There will be two speakers, Michael J. Flanagan and Philo c. Calhoun. MT. CaIhoun's subject is the Judicial Branch of Government while MT. FTanaga as-, sistant clerk of the supreme court, will conduct a mock examination.
 The leaders of the class, Charles Hopwood and J. A, Wells of the Y. ro1lment, 29, representing II different nationaHties which is drawn from the smallest group in years who are talk ing the examination. Those who are to appear on February 1, are urged to attend the closing session tomorrow night, and any other foreign-speaking men who are interested are invited. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
Novelties in JeweIry

Very many novelties in accessories at the Jewery Section The pretty and dainty ornaments that always great deal if rightfuly combined.
 Imitation Coral Beads, perfect coral pink which looks well with white, black pink Crepe de Chine waist 50 cts Silk sautoirs for watches and lorgnons white ribbon with black edges, black with white edges, with slides, 50 cts and $IOO Solitaire Earrings, baroque pearls and dull et 90 cts Cuff Pins IA 4Karat, white black enamel set with small half pearls very neat for lawn cuffs appropriate for mourning wear, $4Oo pair Platnoid Rings, set with colored cabochons 50 cts
 ETipperary Bulldogs of 'tbrindled glass with bril- liant eyes Good luck charms these for desk dressing table, 25, 50 and 75 cts.
 Main Entan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
UNCONSTITUTIONAL TAXATION

BRITAIN PUBLIC service corporations have refused to
 N pay state tax, laid them by law adopted in Attorney General Hinnan is making consitutonaly of the law be consuona ought to be tested by the people of ridiculously nsuff unconstitutional to under-tax pub
 corporations be to their probably not far distant when plaintiff this will look the hated law sas were friend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
CETTINJE

Montenegro's capital city, Cettinje, over which the Austrian flag was hoisted, this month, is perhaps the quaintest capital in all Europe, and it is certainly the smallest town in the world which can boast of being the seat of a monarc1ical government and the home. of a reigning king. The population is only about a thousand in peaceful times. Ceutinje. varfously called Cettin, Zetinje and Cettigno,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27


 Wheeler to the court bench it's day= g to note the announ ntnade Mon the a
  of the f Whee for honor has only me of the The prese New
  < vhen sh in unakn ana to the court is worth opini noton to 2 but shap pubn a a he
 
 be.
 During his career the and the sstate been whon ' I tribute Judge Wheeer's jur newspaper representing the large and conservav esteemed contemporary should also certain full for the highest udea n land.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
The Newest Baking Dishes


 Glass Baking Dishes are ap- proved by the modern house keeper and have come to stay. They are made in America and have now arrived at a state of perfection, also nearly all nec- essary utensils for the oven are provided. Of course the dishes are easily cleaned, and during the process of baking the entire contents of a dish are visible. Then, too, those dishes which should come directly from the oven to the table, look very at tractive for serving.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
Skirt PIaitings

There is to be such furor this coming Spring for platngs of all kinds and widths the befrilled dress skirts that 1t is well remember that all plating be done the Notion Section short notice brought in day be delivered the next.
 Accordion and Side plating finished promptly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
MAHAN WILL RECOVER.

William Mahan. 46. of ST State street, who was crushed between the elevator and the flooring at the Pub lie Market in State street, yesterday afternoon, will recover, according to late reports from St. Vincent's hos pital- His chest and legs were seri- ously bruised. He was taken to the hospital in the emergency hospital am bulance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
MoULDERs GET INCREASE.

Youngstown, O., Jan. 27-Notice was given today by the Youngstown Foundry & Machine Go. and the Ma honing Foundry Go. of a voluntary increase in mou1ders' wages from 93.TE to $4 a, day. About 300 men are effected. The new rate is effective
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27


 Mrs. Rorer. the famous house keeper, says: T am fully con vinced that these Glass Dishes are more durable than any other on the market. I was at first very distrustful Of the power. of glass to stand the strong heat necessary for baking, especially when the dishes were taken from the cold and put directly in the oven. I used the large dish for the Alaska Bake which is an ice cream covered with a meringue Drowned in the oven When I put this in the oven T was so uncertain and skeptical that I put a dripping pan under to, catch the broken dish and it's contents and when it came out ! it, was nicely brownedf without the slightest harm to the dfsh.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27

burg and second inaugural addresses.
 Mrs. Charlotte White celebrated her tooth birthday at Sacramento, Cal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-27
pREuDaCHvs DEErH AcCEDECEAI4

Coroner Es,sann finds that Hsaen B.redtcaoz, 36, killed by sa~tra1n at ts1Tor-' 0f0n, Conn, Monday, came to her dsaAh bx accEuent. she was walking khe raIfnoad tracks and not picking. coal as has been reported