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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
A Lawyer Biscuit Maker.

There are a multitude of men who know how to make good biscuits. Twenty years ago there were hundreds of concerns engaged in making them. National Biscuit Company, sometimes called the biscuit trust" It is not trust, however, and it has powerful rivals, and it owes it's supremacy in the trade to the maintenance of high standards, but chiefly to printers ink. The story of the man who launched this great Industry and engineered the the tremendous advertising campaign which made it successful beyond the widest dreams of earlier biscuit man ufacturers is one of the most interest ing romances of modern ''big busi- ness.''
 Adolphus Williamson Green it was who discovered that printers ink is a necessary ingredient in successful cracker manufacturing. Born in Bos- ton Jan. IA, 1843, he worked his way through Harvard. After teaching at Groton, Mass, for year he became assistant librarian of the New York
 
 ly useful institution-or might have been if it had had any patrons to speak of. Although it had been in
 xistence more than forty years when young Green joined 1t in 1884, the great majority of thezmerchants and business men of New York were igno- suggested that the library be advertis- rant of the facilities it offered. Green ed in the New York newspapers. The directors and librarian were aghast. Who ever heard of advertising a li- brary?" they asked in mortified ac- cents. Finally he convinced his su- periors of the merits of the plan, and the library was transformed almost in a day from a moldering collection of books to vital, useful institution.
 After time Green studied law and settled in Chicago. \ There he be- came interested in the biscuit manu- featuring industry, and in 1890 effect ed the first of the consultations which eventually resulted, in 1898, in the launching of the National Biscuit Com pany, of which he. afterwards became president. He selected the name of the chief product of the company, and from the first directed the advertising campaign which popularized it and gave it by far the largest sale of any biscuit ever made. He attended to the minutest details of the advertising, and also arranged the system of dis tribution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
TASHUA AND LONG HILL.

Mrs. Mary Lowe of Cleveland, is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Abraham Wildman.
 The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Episcopal church, was entertained "wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Clark. A social af- ternoon was spent. The following women attended: Mrs. L, Robert Sheffield, Mrs. Stephen Burroughs Miss Julia Hawley. Miss Carrie Walk CT, Mrs. Frank Griswold, Mrs. Will liam Davis Mrs. David Hickey, Miss Beatrice Clark, Mrs. Wilson N. Hurd Mrs. John s. Clark and the hos tess.
 Miss Annie Burnett fell on the ice recently and was hurt so severely she was taken to St. Vincents hospita. for treatment.
 The family, living ir the Edward Lyon place moved recently to the late John Jackson place.
 The Ladies' Lid society of she Meth odist church, held meeting Tuesday afternoon. There was not very large attendance, as number of members are ill with grip.
 At Gymnasium hall last Friday evening v DdShoIuAAA &d1AC " 0S PAe-y ed between the Long Hill senior boys and the Nichols team. The former won by the score of 23-15.
 Several from Tashua attended the annual meeting of the Easton Baptist church., Saturday {, afternoon. The officers for the. year were elected, Charles B. seeiey being appointed church treasurer and Samuel G. See ley church collector.
 lC. B. Russell of Long Hill. physical director at the Bridgeport High
 ,ool and Mrs. Russell very pleas antly entertained at their home, Tuesday a evening, the Bridgeport boys of the Athletic association who had won their 'sBs' Each young man invited a young woman. Danc- ing was enjoyed to the music furnish ed by the B. H. s. orchestra of Bridgeport. About 20 were present to enjoy. the hospitality of MT. and Mrs. Russell.
 MT. Warwich has purchased the barns of the James Brown place. MT s. G., Seeley is carting the lumber for him. MT. and Mrs. c. B. Seeley. Mrs. S. G. Seeley, Howard Sceley and Mrs. l.. R.. Wildman attt nded Dorcas SO ciety meeting Leld at Easton Baptist hall Wednesday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

To many people the most import ant legislative proposition before the country this winter is whether the base.
 With wheat at $2 a bushel, some of those people that used to make the funny jokes about the country people are now reading the ads of Farms for Sale"
 It is the principal duty of the Leg 7 islature to see that the governor does mt do anything, and the principal du- ty of the governor to see that the Leg islature doesn't do anything.
 A measure for constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women and another providing for limited suffrage. were passed by the North Dakota Senate. Three women were killed and six other persons were injured when ar Illinois Central train struck a street car at a crossing at Rockford, Ill., hurling the car into a screek. >1 Many people don't pay their Jan- uary bills the first half of the month because there is plenty of time be- fore February 1, and they don't pay them the latter half because Febru- ary will be here so soon.
 Although the Congressmen should be very cautious about speculation il is probably safe for them to take out postal savings accounts at per cent
 There is int tense indignation about statesmen who leak information tc Wall street on the part of those whc caught on the wrong side of the mar ket.
 The waste of money in shallow riv CTS and harbors is bitterly denounced by those who want to put in marble post offices at cross road towns.
 A bill was introduced in the New York legislature to remove the $25. 100000 capital limit on manufactur ing and mercantile corporations.
 FUNERAL, DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RECK e SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
JEWELER

JENNIE A. BALL-Graduate N. Y. School of Dermatology, Growth of hair on face, warts and moles re- moved by electric needle. Facial massage and scalp treatment Room 612. 1115 Main street. Phone 916.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
SCHOOLS

THE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. s38 Fairfield Ave. College preparatory: technical aud professional schools. civil service. Hotchkiss. Hill etc Elementary and advanced subjects personal work with every stu. dent. Enrolment now the best preparation for September examina- tons or next years work. Sum. mer session. private tutoring. dur ing July. August. and September.
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AUTO REPAIRING

J. F. COLLINS, Honest automobile repair work; Delco starting, lighting and ignition. 647 Broad St., Bridgeport, Conn. Tel. Barnum 6703.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Foot specialist

DIR. MANSFIELD, FOOT SPECIAL. lST, HOT Main .treet, over Dillon's.
 cures bunions, callouses pared. 50 cents. still practice the famous NanGficld Method which cures. Open afternoons and DundayA DIS 6se
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

l6 ROOM, double house, excellent lo- cation for roominE house. $<.60Os $50G cash. 8 room. 2 family houss. SS,300: $500 cash. 8 room, 2 fam- fly house. S3.5o0: $500 cash. L.
 Weiss. 14SS Main St.. Tel s6s-A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Clothes Washer

HALLS SEI4F-ACTING GERMICIDE THICS-WASHER. Acts on stove. Incomparable for all wash able goods. No chemicals. scrub ping, wringing or drudgery. Price moderate. Address Gideon B. Hall, Devon.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
ASHES REMOVED

GENERAL CARIING, ascea and rubbish removed, etc., at short mo- tice. Also auto trucking, etc. Good service. right prices. Slattery Bros. 739 Wood Ave. Telephone 46Oo.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

vIOLINs, CELLOS, Bones, Mando- lins, Orpheum Banjo -mandolins. Ckuleles. Everything for musicians at Gilman's Music Studio. sS Gold en Hill Corner Main.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

WANTED-Apartme Three to Five Rooms, Heated and Lighted, Fur nished or unfurnished. with or with out board. Reply H. L. s.. Care Farmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
POULTRY
To Rent

TO REN1-Residence on GcIden Hil recently renovated. Store on Main St. Store on East Main. Edwin Frauenberger. l64 State St.. Bar
 mum 2549.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

FOR SALE CHEAP-Double. single, two family houses. lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estah- ushed twenty-five years: land with out the houses worth more than I ask for the whole plant Easy terms. c. H. Fleming. s61 Main Street. Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
CLOTHES WASHER

HALLS "SELF-ACTING" Germicide Clothes Washer. AutomaticsIl lily washes same time and place in special boiler. sterilizes; no rubbing or wringing; incomparable, demon strations arranged. Gideon E. Hall. Devon.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

S4, 800, $500 Cash East End family, lot 50x100, l2 rooms. improvements McAulay, Meigs Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

PRACTICALLY new 9,room house. all modern improveme nts. extra large lot, with very little extra can bs made into family house, $4500; $500 cash. Box E. B.. Phone Bar mum 74S6.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

With wheat at .$2 busheL some of those people that used to make the funny jokes about the country people are now reading the ads of Farms for Sale"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

It is the principal duty of the Leg. islature to see that the governor does mt do anything, and the principal du ty of the governor to see that the Leg islature doesn't do anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Architects

WE HAVE large stock of open and closed Ford delivery bodies for
 Ford cars ready to mount on chas- sis. Metropolitan Auto & Carriage Co.,, ASA Grand St., Phone, Barnum 5362.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

A bill was introduced in the New York legislature to remove the $25.- 100000 capital limit on manufactur- ing and mercantile corporations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
INSTRUCTION

E. RILEY GARRISON, pianist and &C., companist, thoroughly practical course of piano. instruction. Studio AT Taylor Building, 46f Cannon S..
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

To many people the most import ant legislative proposition before the country this winter is whether the batter should be allowed to steal first base.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
SEWING MACHINES

NEW HOME Sewing Machines-The best for family use. George H. Bessy, 50 Courtland St. Tel. Bar mum 2712. No canvassers.
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Furniture

sCALLY BROS. 1o5 STATE ST. Largest Aea.ers of second hand fu1- niture fin the state. We pay more than others: ws have DO rent to pay. E 10 aIIs
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
HAND LAUNDRY

NO SOILED or damaged goods by our work. Speciality in ladies washing. Dyeing and cleaning. Frenc1-Amer- ican Hand Laundry, 243 Fairfield Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

HOUSES FOR SALE-One. two and three family houses, any section of city you want; easy terms; also lots, all bargains. c. H. Fleming, 952 Main St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

R. l.. FORBES, Sign and picture painting, gold signs reburnished and made like new. 136 Colorado Ave-, Phone Barnum 6700.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

FAMILY HOUSE, 15 rooms, 8 baths. price $4,500, $7O cash. Me- Aulay. Meigs Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

$33OO, $500 cash, family house, 1o rooms, improvements, best bargain in city. Actually worth $4.500. Mo- Aulay, Meigs Building.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

FAMILY houses in East Side and West End, $400 cash. balance easy terms. Schnee & Schnee. SOS Se- curity bldg.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
CHIROPRACTIC NATUREoPATHs

Dr. Fl. F. Pope; Dr. E. IT. Wetherbe, Chiropractic-Natur Meigs building, Room 107, entrance 13S Fairfield avenue. Office hours to 12 a. m, 1:30 to p. m.. z to 8 D. m. Closed Thursday and Saturday evenings. Bridgeport. Conn, Tel. 3374.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

The waste of money in shallow riv- CTS and harbors is bitterly denounced by those who want to put in marble post offices at cross road towns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

FORGED SALE-Owner needs cash. modern two family house, large lot. central location: price $4.S00: house alone cost more; easy terms. Coe Realty Co.,, Phone Barnur 1887: 302 Warner BlGs.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

CENTRALLY LOCATED room house with garage for cars. $3.2o0. Small amount cash. Phone Barnum 74S5. f
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

and roofing. blue z:one and cement eurbs sand and gravel Estimates eheerfully given. Thomas Brodes1ck contractor. Phoae 71c9. 1Seo North Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

5000 CASH-$4, ,5OO-10 room fam lily house. Atlantic St. Fine condi-
 ton. Improvements. Driveway for
 garage. F. O. Box 523. T 29 ale
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

WHO'S YOUR PRINTER? Let us do it. Business cards. circulars. invi- tations, etc. National Prirting Co.,, Barnum 2506-4. 361 Fairfield Ave.
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
BENSON, FLORENCE
IN GREATER OMAHA
As Soon as Governor Signs the
Annexation Bill City Coun.
oil Will Act.
COMMISSIONERS FAVOR IT

As soon as Governor Neville signs
the Benson Florence annexation bill
and the measure shall have become
law, the city council will pass the
necessary ordinance to merge these
suburbs into Greater Omaha.
81 favor early action by the city
council. have heard of no oppo-
sition and am of the opinion that the
citizens of Benson and Florence favor
annexation" stated Mayor Dahlman,
The city commissioners favor the
proposition and are willing to let the
MAYOR take the initiative. Residents
Of Benson and Florence who oppose
annexation will be given hearing
before the city council committee OF
the whole.
Cheaper Now.
'T think this is a matter which
should be given careful considera-
ton, to determine just what we are
getting. But I also believe that if we
are ever to annex Benson and Flor
ence it would be cheaper to. do it
now" said Commissioner Jardine.
Commissioners Withheld and Hum
mel were outspoken in favor of an
nexation.
This annexation bill empowers the
Omaha city council to annex by Of
dinance without action by the Off
Gals of the annexed territory, Ben
son will have an election on April 8
and the suggestion has been made
that the residents Of that suburb at
that time cast preferential vote for
the men they would have as nomi-
nees at the next Greater Omaha city
election, this being on the assumption
that annexation is a foregone con-
clusion.
Annexation Of Benson and Florence
and a narrow strip between Benson
and Omaha would give greater
Omaha an area of thirty-six square
miles, the present area being thirty
one and one half square miles. Four
schools would be added and approx
mately 1900 school children would be
brought into the greater city.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Commercial Club
To Support Wilson
In Case Of a Strike

The following resolutions were
adopted by the executive committee
of the Omaha Commercial club in
reference to the threatened strike:
We strongly protest against the threat
ened strike Of railway employees at this
time while the eight-hour law Is under
consideration by the supreme court OF the
United States, and while the country Is
facing q great crisis and needs the co-op-
GRAFTON of all its patriotic, citizens to keep
available all Its resources and transporta-
ton facilities to complete the preparations
for national defense.
We pledge our support to the president
Of the United States in his effort to prevent
this threatened assault upon our commerce
and transportation.
This club offers its cooperation to the
citizens Of Omaha generally to protect the
business Of Omaha, the uninterrupted en-
pioyment OF It's labor, to conserve its food
and fuel supply and to keep open every
means Of transportation and commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Business Men Of
Omaha Take AC ton
on Railroad Strike

At meeting of the Executive
Committee Of the Business Mems
Association of Omaha, held Friday
noon, the following resolutions bear
ing on the threatened railroad strike
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We are again con-
fronted with the threat Of nation
wide railroad strike, just at a time
when the transportation lines Of the
country are beginning to free them
selves from serious freight conges-
ton, and when industry throughout
the country is beginning to take on
new life and activity, and,
WHEREAS, This strike comes
when we may at any time expect a
decision from the United States Su-
preme Court concerning the validity
of the so-called Adamson Eight-Hour
Law, and,
WHEREAS, This strike threatens
to cripple the entire system of trans
portation of our country and paralyze
its resources, at time when the very
life and well-being of our nation is
jeopardized by the probability of war
with a foreign nation, and when
every endeavor of the nation and its
people should be put forth in prepar-
ing for the dangers confronting us,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Business
Mems Association of Omaha, Ne
braska, condemn the said strike
threat and plans as ill-advised, I'M
patriotic and subversive of the true
interests of our country at this criti-
cal time, and especially in view Of
the fact that the general managers
have offered, and still offer, the OPP
portunity for arbitration Of the ques-
lions at issue, and a peaceable and
orderly settlement thereof, and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That we hold that a
strike on the railroads of the country
at this time would, in effect, be CIV
ing aid and comfort to those who are
plotting against and seeking the rup-
ture of our national life, and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That this Association
pledges itself that in the event said
strike is perpetrated, it will exert its
utmost efforts to preserve law and
order, SO that the men who desire to
exercise their right and privilege to
work may be fully protected therein,
and SO that cessation of Transports
ton and the injurious results there
from may be reduced to a minimum.
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
David Cole Buys Young
Property On West Farnam

Another big Farnam street real
estate deal has just been closed in
the sale of the Erastus Young prop
erty to David Cole for 100000.
This is the property at the south
west corner Of Thirty-third and FAR
nam streets, l95xl82 feet. It lies
on the south side OF Farnam with 1875
foot Farnam street frontage.
George & Co. handled the deal.
David Cole, in purchasing this prop.
erty, breaks rather suddenly into the
field of dealing in city property as
such. Real estate men say he Is q
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Grain Market Aggressive
In Spite of Strike Talk

Omaha grain men are Of the opin-
ion that the pending railroad strike
will be settled before the walkout or
der ever reaches the trainmen and
with that idea uppermost in their
minds thy pushed wheat prices up
3@sh cents, corn l@lh cents and
oats | cent a bushel.
The Omaha market was active and
all kinds OF grain was In good de-
rnand. the tables being cleared long
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Wife Sues Street Railway
For Death of Her Husband

Forty thousand dollars damages are
asked by Louisa (. Mentz, a stenog-
rapher, 26lS Binney street, for the
death of her husband in suit filed
in district court against the Omaha
& Council Bluffs Street Railway COM
pany.
Fritz F. Mentz, a painter, the petit
ton alleges, was injured when a street
car on which he was a passenger
stopped suddenly as he was walking
down the aisle. The accident &C.
Cured on March 9, 1916, and Mentx
died on December 28, The wife as
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Dan Gaines and Dave Baum
BlIN New Apartment House

Dan w. Gains and David Baum
have bought the Portland apartments
and the Portland Annex at the south.
west corner Of Park avenue and Leav-
enworth street of James c. Ish, the
former owner.
Payne & Slater negotiated the
transfer. The consideration as an
nounced is $l25,000.
This gives Mr.. Gaines and Mr..
Baum the ownership Of both the
Uintah and Portland apartments, the
Uintah having been purchased by
them last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Teeth Final Identification
OF Body Taken from River

Examination of the teeth Of dead
man found floating in the Missouri
river proved that il was not the hus-
band Of Mrs. Jens Jensen Of Yankton,
S. D., who came here In search of her
missing husband. She remembered
certain filings in his teeth and, though
the body resembled her husband in
every way, the teeth caused her to
change her mind,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18
Four Want Separation;
One Woman Gets Her Wish

Four petitions were filed and one
decree granted in divorce court as fol-
lows:
Josephine Norris against James Norris
nonsupport alleged.
Mary q. Cameron against Clarence II.
Cameron, nonsupport alleged.
Beulah H. Green against Lester e. Green,
nonsupport alleged.
Mary Mudra against Emil Mudra' cruelty
alleged.
Edna Buford from John H. Buford. de-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18

before the end OF the short session.
Wheat receipts were twenty-four
carloads and sales were made at $l.85
@l.90; corn, sixty-one carloads. $l.06
@l06N. and oats, twenty carloads.
57n@s8M cents per bushel. p
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18

new one on the horizon Of possible
future dealers in high class city prop
erty in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18

serts that his life gradually wasted
away.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-09
Banker Houston Of Texas Drops Dead
 In Los Angeles
(By Review Leased Wire).

LOS ANGELES, May S.-Otho S. Houston, millionaire banker and the principal owner of about 20 banks in Texas. two of them at Fort Worth. was stricken with appoplexy. in his office here today and died within a few minutes.
 He was nephew of General Sam Houston and a distant relative of David F. Houston. secretary of agri- culture.
 Mir Houston was born in Kansas but much of his life was spent in Texas. living at Fort Worth. He came here six years ago. He was 56 years old. Hebecame active in finan- cial institutions here and was an of ficer in several. He built a costly home which is one of the show places at Hollywood. a suburb. He is survived by his widow and four children.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-09
+ * * * * * * < < < HOUSE cONFEREES
 HOLD OUT AGAINST
 T. R. AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON. May S.-Two
 more conferences on the war
 * army bill failed to bring senate
 * and house committees together !
 and adjournment was taken to-
 night with the prospects of an
 agreement still doubtful. < The big point of difference still , was the senate amendment to ] * permit Colonel Roosevelt to take < a volunteer expeditionary force < to France. + House conferees stood out * strongly against this amendment * and the only hope for an agree I * ment was said to lie in the pos s * sibility of the senate giving up ' * the point. In return, it was said, * the house conferees might ac- ] < cept the age limit 21 to 27 in the ! * senate bill for those subject to < * the selective draft in place of l * the 21 to 40 limit in the house ] * measure. * Efforts tomorrow will center < * on such a compromise.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-05-09
BLOCKS OF LIBERTY LOANS
 IF s1OO EACH NOW ON SALE

s1O0.OO0.
 Terms of payment-A small per centage. ranging from two to five per cent and probably two and one half per cent to be payable at the time the subscription is offered. the bal ance to be paid in installments.
 There probably will be at least four installments, possibly six. Install ments may be called for every two weeks or every thirty days.
 Formal announcement of the details will be made by Secretary McAdoo tomorrow. The program. as evolved today, is incomplete, and may be ma terially altered before Mir. McAdoo makes his formal announcement.