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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
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The Park Ave. News

AO 11 A ]ANS' ANS"S
 Weather. Fellows comparing Kriss- mas presents they ixpect to get.
 Runaway Horse. A runaway horse cad waggin ran into Simkinaes tree last Friday aftirnoon after Benny Potts, Artie Alixander and Sid Hunt had all made brave attempts to stop It by yelling at it.
 Sissiety Notes. MT. Sid Hunt was saw wawking on Broad street last Sundey with his fox terrier Teddy, MT. Hunt looking about the same but Ted iy having a new red coller on |. MT. Sam Cross has bin presented with a pare of button shoes for his berthday by his aunt, wich he has bin asking everybody if they will laff at him if he wears them, everybody saying they will.
 Lost and Found Departmint. Found A umbrella with 3 broak ribs and < holes. Owner can have it back for slite. reward. Leroy Shooster>
 Pome by Skinny Martin
 I Saw Her Making It
 My sister made some fudge,
 Wich she genrelly makes 1t dandy
 But 1t termed out intirely dfffrent.
 So she called 1t mullaSses candy.
 Spoarts. A yelling contest took place on Puds Sirnkinses frunt steps Hast Thersday mite to see wich one 1 cood yell the toudest, the contest stop ping suddinly wen 4 people opened their windows and looked out mad, and Mrs. Simpkins came to the frunt door and made Puds go to bed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
FORGET YOUR
 RHEUMATISM
Not Necessary 10 Have Your Troubles With You Any
 Longer.

Don't suffer when you can get "NGIl.. trone Prescription 99."
 Rheumatism one of the most com mon ailments is one of the hardest to cure, because of it's being a blood disease. Any remedy to be effective must purify the blood and kidneys, common sense caches you this.
 That is why Neutrone Prescrip- ton 99'' Is so successful, 1t is a com bination of blood purifying agents prepared from tie prescription of 8 specialist.
 It relieves those sore, inflamed joints and muscles, "It puts out the fro" It does all these things, re- sores your health, makes you happy and free from pain.
 Go to your druggist today and get a soc or $1.G0 bottle, then say, good bye Rheumatism. Mail orders filled ca $1.00 size
 W, P, nndle Drug Stores, Bndge- port, and leading druggists every where.-Adv,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
Tells HosU to Stop q
 Bad Cough
9urpT1sang results frOn xhio home EAado GyTap. Easily prepared
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 If you have a severe cough or chest tickle, hcarseness, or difficult breathing, or n your child wakes up during the night with croup and yo4 want quick heaA just try this pleasant tasting hcneAads eeaRh remedy. Any drug SQet ean eRypN you with e115 ounces of Hinex l@e 4ss Nps&h). Roiy tbia into .. Ptn4 bpel9 aqA ah tAs hottIa with \ Aplaln G9aaEas4d fuSag syznp. Thus pEsgpne1 JQp bAFa z PtaE Of feA1i7 re- TaA1kGbt@ AsNGA TeHaedy-oE0 that can bs AsReA &.sNa 5Ho give qEzek ezA last ing naas3 A& Al f4laA
 Ion can 4aei 4has take hold of c coush 2a . way that means bus:acss. 1t leessnA and raises the phlegu. stozs ifshzoAt tickle and soothes and heals tie sET1fkted E41nbranes thas lias ths saToat aAd bronchial tubes with such pHomptneas, ease and certainty that 1t Is really astonishing.
 ,. Ptnsx is a special and highly concen- 4fased compound of genuine Norway pine extract, and is noted for it's speed fin overcoming severe coughs. throat and chest colds. It's millions of enthusiastic users have made 1t famous the world pver.
 There are many worthless limitations of this noted mixture. To avoid disap- Pinex" with full directions and don't accept anything .eisa. 4 gnaxan&ee of ehs0l4se eltlsfaeticn oR BlaneY pEemvk1y Fefhn1ed, eees wffh ikis rrepasefioi. 3he Rlne) ce.. It WssAa, 1s4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
COMMISSIONS OF NOTARIES
 MAY BE REVOKED
BULLETIN NO. 4

The offices of the Legal Advisory Boards are open all day, and until 9 o'clock in the evening Every man can get help in filling out his ques- tionnaire absolutely free by going to the Advisory Beau for his district. They make no charge for taking the afif1davit.
 In the Shops.
 There is a member of the Legal Advisory Board in most Of the fac tories in the city. Any workman can apply to his foreman who will send bim to the proper officer, There is no reason why any man should pay a cent to have his Quest4onnaAre filled out and sworn to-
 Don't Pay Notary.
 It has come to the attention of the Legal Advisory Boards that a few mo- taries public are charging $3 or more for filling out Questionnaires and taking the paths. These cases are be- ing investigated, and if the facts are found to be as stated, the cases will probably be reported to the Governor with a, request that the commissions of such notaries be revoked, or a re- newal refused. If a notary public makes a charge for helping you, re- port the case with all the facts to your Local Board or the Legal -Ad' visory Board for your district. Committee of Legal Advisory Board oa
 the Cfty of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
WHO IS BACKING THE DRYS IN THE
 GREAT CAMP AICN
Misguided People Mold Pub
 lie Opinion By Unfound- !. ed Assertions
(By Whidden Graham)

To understand prohibition we must know what are the sources of its strength. There are:
 l. The belief that. evils resulting from the excessive use of liquor can be cured by prohibitory laws.
 2. The superficial thinking that confuses causew ith coincident, and planes liquor drinking for conditions of which 1t is merely a symptom
 g. The cowardice of weddings who want the government to protect them against the own lack of self-control. A. The attitude of privileged inter- ests that wish the people to believe that liquor drinking Is responsible for poverty, ignorance, long hours, low wages, child labor, and other social evils.
 B. The widespread systematic cam. paign of misleading and invented sta. tistics, and gross exaggeration of tha injurious effect of liquor, conducted by professional feformers.
 6. Ambition of politicians for bower and profit, through agitation of the liquor question.
 The Anti-Saloon League has an an- nual income of about s2.50O,00O.
 Where does this enormous cam paign fund come from?
 Misguided People
 Apart from misguided people who think that they are furthering the worthy cause of temperance. The greater part from the privi- legged interests, that are trying to di-
 
 homie traffic
 The advocates of prohibition have manufactured public sentiment by de- liberate misrepresentations and un- founded assertions. Fear the Truth They dare not tell the people the truth as to the failure of prohibitory Legislation to diminish drinking. l Nor do they dare to enact laws for bidding the use of liquor.
 All that they do is to prohibit its manufacture and sale.
 Why is not the "use'' of liquor pro- hfbited?
 | Because a law for that purpose could not possibly be enforced, owing to the ease with which those desiring liquors could manufacture them for their own use.
 Why do not newspaper editors ex- pose the fa1lacies of prohibition?
 Either because they are too irsdo1- ent to study the problem, or because they are afraid to cTtticise the power fu1 interests that are using prohibition as a means of side-tracking the move ment for social justice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
U, s. SANTA CLAUS MUST FIND GIFTS
 FOR HALIFAX POOR

Halifax. x. S.. Dee. 20.-An Ameri- can Santa C1ausa must provide toys for hundreds of blind and crippled children in hospitals here. The limit ed stock carried by the local dealers has been exhausted.
 The bulk of holiday trade before the disaster was in the purchase of gifts for Nova Scotia forces overseas. These had been mailed for delivery on the battle front next week and Halifax had planned for a quiet ob- servance at home,
 The number of persons blinded by the explosion may exceed 1000, in- cluding those who lost the sight of one or both eyes. Many of these are children,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
MORSE VESSELS ARE TORPEOOEO;
 EIGHT KILLED

Copenhagen, Tuesday, Dec. 1S-The loss of two small Norwegian steamers is reported by the Norwegian foreign office. The Maidag. of 1,250 tons, was torpedoed with the loss of three men. Twelve other members of her crew were saved The steamer Mar ron struck a mine, five members of her crew being killed.
 Rome, Wednesday, Dec, 19-The weekly report of shipping lost shows that two sailing vessels of more than 100 tons and one of less than that size were sunk. One steamer was dam aged by mine but reached port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
DEATH PENALTY FOR ENEMIES IS
 BOLSHEVIK PLAE

Petrograd. Monday, Dec. 1.-The commissioner of justice is preparing decree reinstating the death penalty for enemies of the nation"
 Foreign Minister Frotzky has issued a decree stating all consuls abroad are to be elected by the Russian colonies in the cities in which they reside, but that ths ambassadors siaan be named by the government at the Sznoiny tn- .stituts,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Those people who make defective shells should be over in the trenches testing the efficiency of the shells made by the Germans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Some people can't see any inconsis- teacy in crowd of people hanging around the grocery stores for sugar, 'aad a. lot af candy piled up unsold in the same stores.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

It is confidently predicted that the Russians will fight to the death for the privilege of establishing disorder and anarchy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
HIS BOYHOOD

gentleman who has arrived at the age of forty recently remarked that he had been very fortunate in life His boyhood days had been spent in the most peaceful of the worlds history The Civil war and it's miseries had been ended; the great had not started So he believed he had spent his youth in the most glorious time of the worlds his. tory and he halfway sympathized with the boys of today realizing he did that they would have to spend their youth in the shadow of the most blight ing of
 From standpoint, the genteman's position well taken. He did and hear of less human misery, perhaps, than will fall to the of those who coming along. But what a splendid time for youth at this very moment! What gigantic things are going to take place immediately-with the poys of today playing part in them, with the youth of today part of these gigantic things
 If the boys of today do make the greatest men of the world going to miss guess We believe that these troublesme times are going to breed the biggest men that have into the world We believe that the problems that will have to be solved, going to form race. In fact the generation developing and the to follow will be sublime generations and make all other gen eratons look like feeble loaers in comparison.
 We piling up debts for the future generations to pay We complicating matters for them. We We making the road rough but it is those who travel rough roads who become strong The world has become emaciated; it becoming weak and weary from the lack of trouble. The great wal has changed all of that. Personally are sorry that boyhood days spent when there few problems perplexing the human race
 Even the children can put their pennies into
 thrift stamps to help win the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
OUR LOANS TO OTHER NATIONS

The United States has loaned to other nations engaged in war with Germany something three billion dollars taking for the sums advanced the obli- cations of such nations, bearing the interest and maturing at time the Liberty Loan Bonds.
 The wisdom of this policy is beyond question. By strengthening these nations and making them as pow erfu and effective possible greatly aiding in the shortening of the struggle; doing much insure ultimate victory; are doing only that which it is our duty do toward Allies in this tremendous against autocracy which would de- base and enslave all nations and men.
 The fact that if did not advance this money much of the work which the Allies doing would have be done with American money and American men establishes clearly the intelligence and wisdom of policy
 There is work to be done which requires the ex- pendture of blood and treasure. In making these money advances to Great Britain, France Italy and other nations lending money which will be re- turned us, instead of expendng sums possibly as great, possibly greater, with hope of return. In addition saving the lives of American soldiers
 No policy the American government has pursued is wiser truly economical and patriotic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

The German is perurbed. The reports from Co penhagen, Christiana and Stockholm not to his liking. The neutrals whom he has abused and bull dozed through years of submarine snlings grow ing restve Norway is embittered at wanton sinkings of her vessels. Sweden, though ruled and dominated by Germanophle aristocracy in government and com merce feels crisis approaching
 Denmark remembers Scheswig IIostein and hotly resents her own impotence the face of the German might that could roll her over in day. Norway is for the part frankly against the German and all his works. Sweden, that she no longer raise grnning ghost Russian invasion, is having diff fcues in making it clear to her masses that Ger many their real savior
 The intmaton that Norway might give to America England naval base has shaken the Scandinavian agreement of neutrality entered upon long ago. Ger many has let it be known that she will presently need a naval base in Danish territory and will take it at the proper time. The whole Scandinavian situation has suddenly become big with menace to both the Allies and the Central Powers.
 The meeting of rulers and advisers may split the Little peoples of the North and witness sudden align
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

ment that may vitally influence the war. The Allies are by certain that the split will result en trely in it's favor Germany, however, has the most to fear To offset the natural inclination of all na- tions to end the Prussan menace she is using the tightening of the American embargo her greatest argument.
 Sooner or later the Scandinavian block of neutrals must split if the continues. The pressure is too great the interests at stake too vital It may be that the Northmen will be before the grass greens again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
NOTICE.

Persons having claims against the partnership of Leivers x Leivers, which formerly was engaged in bus mess in Douglas, Alaska, should present verified statement of their claims to the undersigned at 200 Seward Bldg, Juneau, Alaska, on or before the 2dth instant, on which date small dividend will be paid.
 GUNNISON & ROBERTSON.
 200 Seward Bldg, Juneau, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
BRADLEY RETURNS FROM
 SAN FRANCISCO LAST NIGHT

P. R. Bradley, manager of the Alaska Juneau and Treadwell prop critics, accompanied by Mrs. Bradley, returned from the south last night on the Princess Sophia. MT. Bradley has been spending the past few weeks in San Francisco confering with F. w. Bradley, president of the two mining companies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
HERE FOR HOLIDAYS

Charles c. Cragg, pioneer of Ju neau, accompanied by Mrs. Cragg and daughter arrived from the south this morning on the Admiral Evans and will spend the Christmas holi- days here visiting with relatives and friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
TANNER BRINGS PRISONERS

J. M. Tanner, United States mar shal arrived from Ketchikan and way ports this morning on the Ad- miral Evans with ten prisoners who will be confined in the Federal jail here for various offenses and for varied lengths of terms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Before you buy be sure to see the USEFUL GIFTS I have made in the Arts & Craft Shop, they are really Alaskan.
 ALBERT BERRY, Craftsman Front and Main St. Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
THE GAGE SHOP

is again ready for business and will open afternoons and evenings. We will be pleased to have our pa .rons call and see us.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Have you seen those electric vac uum cleaners at Goldstein's. One look will convince you that they are regular bargain at eighteen dol lars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

The Territorial Pension Board has granted pensions to William Ritter, of Seldovia; John Miller, of Juneau, and Harvey Thompson of Fair banks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Al Blair and partner are trap ping in the Teikhell district. MT. Blair is the trapper who made such large catch of furs last winter, taking over a hundred each of vol verine and lynx.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Dine at the Gastineau. Concer every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

About 20 men are now employed on the coal property of the Matan- uska Mining Company erecting buildings getting ready to take out the black diamonds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
SPECIAL FRUIT CAKES
 FOR CHRISTMAS

Place your orders now with the Peerless Bakery. Guaranteed to keep one year. 40 and 60 cents per pound. If
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Good Home Cooking. 35 cents ( meal. Circle City Cafe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Arrivals in Anchorage from the Iditarod country state that the min ing there during the past season has been the most profitable since 1913, and has led to the laying of plans for big developments in the near future.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Millinery la price, at Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

A ling cod was caught recently in the Panama river about three miles below Cinema, at the Camp of Mike, the fisherman. The fish was caught with hook and line through hole in the ice, and was almost three feet in length.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19
ALASKA NEWS NOTES

The Territorial Pension Board has granted pensions to William Ritter, of Seldovia; John Miller, of Juneau and Harvey Thompson of Fair banks.
 About 20 men are now employed on the coal property of the Matan- uska Mining Company erecting buildings getting ready to take out the black diamonds.
 Al Blair and partner are trap ping in the Teikhell district. MT Blair is the trapper who made such large catch of furs last winter, taking over a hundred each of vol verine and lynx.
 Arrivals in Anchorage from the Iditarod country state that the min ing there during the past season has been the most profitable since 1913, and has led to the laying of plans for big developments in the near future.
 ling cod was caught recently in the Panama river about three miles below Cinema, at the Camp of Mike, the fisherman. The fish was caught with hook and line through hole in the ice, and was almost three feet in length
 The railroad at Boring river is said to be nearly completed and it is now believed that coal will be shipped from those fields before the Matanuska and Chickaloon fields can be brought in. The coal is of a superior quality and burns with very little ash.
 Owing to high transportation and freight rates and the conservation of natural resources, Alaskans are piling out for the States on every
  1 timated that the Territory will lose over thirty thousand persons on ac. count of high prices in the North
 Spark Plug" Schaeffer of Anchor age, who is employed along the gov ernment railroad recently returned to that city from Matanuska where he has been installing complete lighting system in the offices of the Matanuska Mining Company.
 Ladies of Anchorage have organiz. ed the Anchorage Women's Athletic Club, with the object of promoting and encouraging athletics among the women of that town. Mrs Sin clair is president, Miss Waller busi- ness manager, Mrs Hoeful, secretary and Mrs. Martin treasurer Rooms have been secured in the Labor Temple, and will be fitted up with lockers, showers, etc.
 The fish hatchery at Yes Bay. iH 'ou'Ho'slciH AidShd, Was lnuu- dated recently by the waters of the lake which carried away portions of the walk, Hume and did other damage. The residence connected with the hatchery was also flooded and the families were compelled to move out.
 The Days of '9S." was the title of an entertainment given by the Moose in Anchorage recently. The roulette table, faro bank, and short card games, with craps and other
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

"The Days of '9S." was the title of an entertainment given by the Moose in Anchorage recently. The roulette table, faro bank, and short card games, with craps and other games of chance proved tempting to the chechacoes and sourdoughs all alike, while the dance hall feature was not overlooked As a result the entertainment netted a goodly sum which will go to bring Christmas cheer to the boys in the trenches.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

The railroad at Boring river is said to be nearly completed and it is now believed that coal will be shipped from those fields before the Matanuska and Chickaloon fields can be brought in. The coal is of superior quality and burns with very little ash
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-19

Even the children put their pennies into hrift stamps to help win the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
EMPIRE.

Z Ethel Barrymore, the greatest Of
stage stars portrays in her own mimi
table way the leading character in the
FIVE part master Metro play, 1.-THE
White Raven" which is the featured
attraction at Keeney's Empire thea
ire, to-day. The fourth and most
thrilling episode, so far, Of the Metro
million dollar super-serial. 'The
Great Secret" featuring those two
ever popular stars Of the shadow
stage, Francis x. Bushman and Bev-
er1y Bayne will also be shown in con-
junction with an all select comedy
ana dramatic Universal program.
George Beban, Americas foremost
character, actor will be seen in the
lates. FIVE part Morosco dramatic mas
terpieces His Sweetheart" which is
the featured attraction on Friday and
Saturday
RebaIf, for a number of years was
Vaudeville headliner playing an Ital-
inn character sketch, which was af-
terwsrd made into a four act play.
Having studied the mannerfsms of the
character he portrays always that Of
q gentle hearted Italian) this char
acter actor wins his way deep into the
hearts of his audiences whenever he
is seen. Dent fail to see him in his
latest picture as all advance matter
states that it is his greatest screen
success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-02-01
LYRIC

Those who intend seeing one Of the
performances of Little Peggy
O'Moore', at the Lyric theatre this
week should order their seats early
for there has been heavy advance
sale and the management does not
wish to disappoint any of the regular
attendants. Those who have already
seem it consider it one of the finest
productions they have ever seen inthis
city and they are loud in their praise
of the Lyric stock company. There
are several additions to the cast all Of
whom make favorable impressions
with, Bridgeporters.
Walter. Marshall appears in a role
decidedly pleasing and although it is
the first time he has attempted char
acter role he demonstrates that he is
amply capable Of playing them. Miss
Frances McGrath has most delight
full character to portray.
David Herblin is strongly cast as
Mayor Murphy and his performance
as the public official, kind and con-
siderate, yet q fighter to the core is
thoroughly enjoyable. He is ably
supported by. Bernard Thornton in a
Juvenile role while William Evarts
has a pleasing character part. Luel-
Ia Morey, as the Mayors sister is de-
'cided1y attractive and. wears some
very stunning gowns while Ethel Dag
gett makes new friends with her part
Of Doris. There will be two more
matinees, and performances every ev-
eYling AZ e