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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
A Waste of Pity.

Mrs. Greener tat her first game OF
football)-Oh, isn't 1t awful? Horri-
BILE! Why, they will kill that poor res-
low underneath.
Her Daughter Gan enthusiastic
Don't be silly, mother. He doesn't
mind it. He's unconscious by this
time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

girl just coming in
to womanhOOd I be-
came all rundown,
weak and nervous
I was pale as death;
my people became
very much alarmed
though I was go
ing into a decline.
My mother took me
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
Eeed for Earro~lna Hoa.

For II hours before narrowing ana
for "a hours afterwards the SOW should
have no feed. During this period al
the fresh. clean water that she may
desire should be accessible. The water
should have the chill taken OF.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

to blunder into them as they tugged at
the outer door of the airIOek.
Somehow they opened it. They got
Ida inside and followed. The outer
door was closed Clouts. Keeling for
ward, opened the inner one. and the
stale. worn-out air within the coming
tower seemed like ozone.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Be sure to make fun use OF an tasss
and kitchen scraps and waste, which
is excellent food for poultry. IL kept
clean and free from 100 much SAT-
broken glass. etc
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
Milk for the Rabiea

The man who produces pure. clean
milk for the babies in. the city has a
clear Conscience, clean hands and a
pure heart,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
Daily Thought

Victories that are easy are cheap.
Those only are worth having which
come as the result OF hard hghdng--
BeecheF.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
A SAVING

do you find it economical to live so
far out in the country?" asked one
woman.
Yes" replied the other. my hus-
band has to make such rush to catch
the car ne never has time to eat much
breakfast
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
Stunning.

~Oh, Eme, your new gown and hat
are stunningI"
ayes. Alfred hasn't recovered Jet
from the shock the bin gave him"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

The chance for national service is
the biggest opportunity that can come
to anyone.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
Car. for Youno Pics

Considerable care and attention VIII
De needed when young pigs are far
rOwed in the spring.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

n. o. Brandt. ninety-three of nc
Farland. Wis, puts In his time knittinf
socks for soldiers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

self the chances are that you won't
find your company so very agreeable.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BRObO QUININE removes the cause.
There is only one 'tBromo Quinine." 3. W. GROVES
signature is on box. SOC.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
When the Man Is Wise

Wise is the man who knows himself
thoroughly and doesn't try to find out
things about his neighbors.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
onerfeedinn InIurious.

Overlooking OF the SOW often causes
SCOUTS In the pigs
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Mrs. A. c. Wauters of New York
says 1t is patriotic to wear old clothes
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
Physician Advises Herbal Medicine

Kansas City, Kans.-''When was a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

The Napoleonic wars were followed by the great peace Congress held in Vienna a little more than a century ago, while Emperors and Kings and their willy henchmen met in "mar ket of mankind" to apportion the lands and human cattle as the spoils of victory. The first few weeks of that peace congress were filled with a succession of magnificent and law ishly expensive festivities, paid for by the starving subjects of the Austrian Emperor. It is to be hoped that the pageantries of that day, with all it's drunken orgies and wild excesses, may not be repeated at the congress that will end the present struggle.
 Perhaps the nose imposing and memorable peace conferences-such because of it's great simplicity-was that held just fifty-two years ago to- day, April g, 1865, at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. On that day which was Palm Sunday-there met in a. tiny, poorly furnished room of the residence of Wilma Mclean, in the Virginia village, the leaders who had brilliantly fought the Civil War
 
 now met to arrange the terms of sur render, and peace.
 The hite-haired, soldierly, elegant Lee, one of the greatest soldiers of all time, was cast for the role of van quished. His uniform was spotless, his sword sparkled with jewels, and he wore spurs of gold. Sadly and sob- erly, but with true southern gracious ness, he greeted his conqueror, Grant little, stopping, shabby man, quiet 10 the point of shyness, clad in a stained, wrinkled blue uniform, without sword or spurs, his rank be- trayed only by the frayed and soiled shoulder-straps on the blouse of a common soldier. Tn that little room with the Sunday stiffness broken only by the low converse of Grant and Lee and the awed hushed whispers of their staff officers, the states were virtually reunited. The terms of peace remarkable for their leniency and magnanimity- demanding only their parole of honor from Lee and his warriors. were signed. Responding sadly to 8 salute, Lee rode away, and sadly, too, Grant rode back to his vic- torious army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
SOURCE OF WHEAT SUPPLY GREAT ENOUGH TO FEED ENTIRE WORLD,
 STAKE IN MESOPOTAMIA BATTLE

it only by night, since the distance is not great. The English already have a naval base at Cyprus, so that they control the sea and can thus assist the army moving by land. The English are about 400 miles from their goal and must cross the high mountans of Lebanon or swing to the east where a railroad has already been built through Damascus. If they swing to the east they will withdraw from the protection of the fleet They may have so completely demoralized the Turks that this protection is not necessary.
 ''This seems to me the board on which the game of the war is being played. Already German is helpless in Armenia and Mesopotamia and if English forces can get Aleppo then the power and influence of England will have been doubled by this war and the immense resources of Egypt and the entire valley Of the Euphrates and Tigris will fall into her lap. This will mean a railroad from Capetown to Bombay and a future for the world which has never entered into the mind of the most enthusiastic dreamer"
 Incidentally, it is pointed out that the British forces in their northward march through Palestine toward the ancient pass of Issus must cross the supposed field of the battle of Arma- geddOn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
THE COMING OF PEACE

How will peace come to the world now maddened with warfare? Where and when and how will it be made Will the representatives of Q German democracy sue for the blessing from the victorious Allies? If so, they may we'll pray that they will not be re- ceived as were the commissioners of the newly born French republic when and were forced to accept terms in 1871 they appealed to Bismark, beleived and hoped would be the ruin which the Prussian Iron Chancellor of France. The Franco-Prussian war had as its aftermath the crowning of a new German Emperor in the Palace treaty of peace in the making of which Bismark treated Theirs and the other representatives of a con quered people as if they were slaves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

Chicago, April 9--Possession of source of wheat supply, capable of feeding the entire world, is one of the stakes at issue in the fighting in Meso- potamia and on the adjoining fronts, asserts Professor John Adams Scott of the Northwestern diversity, Chlca- go, who is an international authority on the Oriental coutries.
 In describing the commercial and military possibilities in the country be- yond Bagdad, Prof. Scott said:
 sAThere is no doubt that the Eng fish are now trying to close the door by which any new troops can reach Mesopotamia. It is computed that ancient Babylonia and the territory under it's control covered only about one-fifth of Mesopotamia, yet the soil was so fertile and free from defects which produce famine that it support ed in wealth population greater than the State of New York now possesses When Darius was defeated by Alexan- der, there was found in the vaults of Darious gid and silver to the value of $650, 0,000,OO0.
 'If all of Mesopotamia can come under the control of one great nation so that there can be a comprehen- sive and unified development of re- servoirs and irrigation, it is safe to say that it will be the richest land on earth, since no other land has soil made fin alluvial deposits and which contains fifteen per cent of lime. Ii is this lime beyond all else which makes this country so valuable, and which make rust, nidew and kindred evils impossible. Two harvests can be garnered each year, one from rain and one from irrigation. The one from rain is the only harvest now.
 ''The movement from Egypt is in tended to shut off all access from Flu rope by land, since the Russians are now in control of Armenia and the overland pass, so that the Turks are forced to send troops through the Is- sus pass, or by the Alexandretta Gulf. This is the route of the Bagdad rail- road. Asia Minor has a double ser ies of most difficult mountain ranges, Taurus and Anti-Taurus, so that armies must skirt them to the north or to the South. Russia now closes the route to the north so that if Eng land can close the one to the south, she will be as secure in Mesopotamia as she is in South Africa, since there is no avenue by which a army could come. The great difficulty in com ing in or out of Egypt has been the intense heat of the desert south and west of GaZa, but the papers speak of a railroad having been built across this desert. This desert is cool at night, so that trains need run through
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
TRENCHES RING WITH CHEERS
 AS ALLIED ARMIES LEARN OF
 AMERICA'S ENTRY INTO WAR

feel more like brothers than ever be-
 fore"
 There was much speculation along
 the front as to fhe manner of Ameri-
 can participation and an almost uni- Yersal wish that the United States
 should be represented on the fighting
 line at the earliest possible moment,
 if only by a brigade or division. Min
 gled with the desire that the war
 should soon be ended was the gener- ally expressed hope that it would last
 long enough to give the Americans a chance at the Germans.
 Apart from the purely military view, the soldiers keenly appreciated the moral weight of Americas decis-
 ion. We know how delighted we are and cannot help feeling that the news will equally depress the Ger
 mans was the expression, not of
 one British officer but of scores. Some of the British officers reiterated the
 View expressed to the correspondent when diplomatic relations were sev- cred, that American participation might first consist of the sending of special detachments such as aviators. 1 machine gun sections and batteries>of artillery.
 While the Canadians are loath to
 lose the services of any of the thous- ands of Americans in their ranks. if was said at headquart rters today that it was realize'd that, with an American force in the field, many of these spIen did soldiers would desire to be re- leased so as to serve under their own flag. Their long training and exper- fence under most desperate battle conditions would prove an invalua bIe aid, it was conceded, to an American exped1tionary corps Many of these men also might be available for re- turn to help in training men. It also is expected that America will ask that large number of it's officers be at- tached to the British army for observ- alton and experience. under the actual conditions of European warfare.
 Toasts were drunk to America al many front line dugout tonight. The
 British look forward eagerly to the
 participation of America, thus help ing to completely outlaw German
 militarisn1. It can be truthfully said
 that the khaki clad army faces the foe tonight with renewed determination to bring about a quick and decisive result. There was a new note of joy- ous confidence as the British and Canadian cannon hurled tons of shells
 against the German positions
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
TWO THOUSAND DANCE AT. ELK'S
 BALL AT CASINO
Patriotic Demonstration Features Annual Social
 Affair of Lodge

In a setting of draped American flags and greeneries, nearly, two thousand handsomely gowned women and faultlessly attired men danced last evening at the largest ball of the season, that of the Bridgeport lodge of Elks in the Casino. The Elks' ball is always one long looked forward to but this year it surpassed all preced- ing ones by the brilliancy of the en- the performance. Everywhere, in the decoratione, intertwined with south ern smilax the Red. White and Blue
 were seen. Palms banked the plat form where the orchestra was placed,
 and outlined the railing which divides the dancing floor from the promenade.
 Many beautiful women in beautiful and costly gowns graced the ball.
 More than 800 couples wound through the many intricate figures of the grand
 march led by Exalted Ruler Peter F.
 Bellew with Miss Katherine Lom-
 bard.
 At II o'clock, the lights dimmed for few moments and the "eleven
 o'clock toast," dear to the heart of all Elks, was read by Past Exalted Ruler Daniel J. Clifford. Then came the feature of the evening. A spot light flashed through the momentarily dark hall and disclosed a huge American flag set up at the rear of the stage, rippling to the breeze. At either side. of the flag stood a uni-
 formed soldier at salute. Instantly the great crowd broke into cheering, and the patriotic demonstration lasted for several minutes. The spot light had been lent the Elks for the occa- sion through the courtesy of Manager l Matt Saunders of Polls.
 Light refreshments were served during the intermission and dancing continued well into the morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
HELP IN FEEDING
 YOURSELF, MAKE
 YARD PRODUCTIVE

Make every square yard of fertile, sunny soil produce food for your. fam fly. Make your ground work for you and the nation. Idle groud is waste; this is no time for waste or idleness. You can raise some vegetables for your family no matter how small piece of ground you have.
 If you can't raise all your own vege- tables, at least raise some. All idle ground utilized in the production of vegetables means more food for those who have no ground at all.
 Somebody has to raise everything you eat. Do your share. Keep your soil working all season. Keep your garden working all season. Hasten early crops by starting seed in boxes in the house, in hotbeds. and cold frames if the weather prevents out door planting. Get your ground ready for planting as soon as the soil is dry enough to work. Plant for early crops as soon as the weather permits. Make successive plantings of lettuce, rad ishes, beans, and other short season crops. Start new crops between the rows of plants that are soon to be removed AS fast as the ground is cleared of one crop start a new crop. See that your garden toward fall is full of potatoes, beets, turnips, cab- bage, and other staple foods that can be stored for the winter.
 Save all surplus fruits and vege- tables. If your garden at any time produces more than you can use inn mediately do not allow the surplus to spoil Can surplus beans, peas, corn, tomatoes, beets, spinach, pumpkin and squash for winter use. Can or pre- serve apples, peaches, pears, cherries, ouinces, berries, and other cultivated and wild fruits. Every can of vege- tables or fruit. and every jar of pre- served food means that you have saw ed food materials that would other wise have been wasted. Can or store root crops, cabbage, and other vege- tables properly so that they will keep well and supply you with food when the garden ceases to produce.
 Your children, too, can help. Boys and girls can help to make the soil in your gardens, back yards and vacant lots produce food for the family. Last year they raised in their gardens and helped to can more than 100000 to grow and can vegetables. The U. s. Department of Agriculture, Wash ington, D. O., or your state agricul- tural college of county agent will give you explicit directions for raising vegetables, and will tell you simple methods for canning vegetables and fruit at home with or0inAe=~ utaneMAA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
(From a staff correspondent of the ASsnciatAd Press. { M --..

(FrOm eLan correspondent ol IAo
 Associated Press.1
 With the British Armies in France, April 6, via London, April 7-The news of the action of the United States in voting for war with Germany reached the far flung western battle line today and was hailed with cheers. Nowhere was the qualification greater than along the section of the front held by the Canadians, with whom many thousands of Americans are serving. Many Canadian nd Brit ish companies were busy today pre- pairing signs to hold up over the trenches telling the Germans the tid- ings from Washington. This is the favorite plan of the Tommies 10 con vey all sorts of bad news to their Nenemies across No Mans Land. Ger nun. prisoners taken today had not heard of President Wilson's address and knew only in vague way of the breaking off of diplomatic relations in February. Some of the trench signs which were prepared included a brief translation into German of the presidents statement that America was entering the lists against the Ger man government and not against the German people. Others included the latest slogan: ''No peace with the HohenzoAerns.' Others read:
 Get rid of your kaiser
 The British army as whole has regarded America as virtually in the war ever since the severance of rela- tions, the news of which was greeted as the best that had reached the trenches in many months It was said then that active participation was only a matter of time. The pres ident's address was just reaching the front trenches today in it's entirety. The gist of the speech had been sent out by wireless and by telegraph and telephone, but the soldiers generally preferred to wait for congressional action before spreading the news to Yt'F-ritz.'',
 On their way back from the front trenches today the troops who had been relieved eagerly bought London papers two days old from the French newsboys. in order to read the Ameri- can news and the text of the presi- dents speech. In the little French estaminets cafss and villages behind the lines there was great excitement dIAOl6 SHC Oia SANAAAotAS dii0 CAS POlA0S on leave. One old gray haired French man, waving a bit of writing paper, gaid he was sending the good news to his son in the trenches so as to be sure that he would not miss it.
 The weight of America, thrown in- to the war scales just at this junc- ture, in what is regarded as the criti- scaI year of the struggle. has sent a renewed thrill of confidence all along thefrcnt. One could sense it every where today. Visiting Canadian head quarters and the Canadian trenches, the correspondent was greeted every where with outbuTsts of congratula- tions. One young captain, whose mother is American, said:
 T feel like hugging everybody in sight. Everywhere I have been to- day I wanted to call out all the sol diers and ask them if tl1ed had heard the good news. We Canadians now feel that our American family has been reunited. This will mean won ders for tho future relationship of G~AAdA ana the united States. we
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
MEDICAL MEN ORGANIZE.

London, April 9-Groups of sur geons and physicians may be called upon at any time by the authorities to go anywhere in case of sudden dis aster or emergency, are being estab- i-sd throughout England by the Royal Society of Medicine. Each group will provide itself with auto- mobiles and all necessary equipment and dressing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
Jap Military Adviser
 For China's President

Peking, April 9--Lieutenant-G Gen eral Aoki, the jstinguished Japanese officer appointed as military adviser to President Ii Yuan-hung, has arriv- ed in Picking and entered upon his new duties It has been carefully pointed out by both Japanese and Chinese officials that General Aoki's position is far less important than it would be if he had been named mili- tary adviser to the Chinese govern ment, as was originally contemplated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
MORTALITY IN ENGLAND LOW.

London, April 9-The infant mor- tality in England last year was the lowest in\ the histofy of the country, being 91 per 1000 birts. Based on an es>I~-ated population of 6,250,000 in England and Wales, the birth rate last year was 21.6, the death rate 14.0 and the marriage rate 15.4 per 1000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion further suspended from April 14 to Oct. 14 increased rates on coke in carloads Aom producing points on the Norfolk & Western railway to Law renee, Ohio
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

The Senate appropriations commit tee, in reporting the sundry civil bill, added $1,675,000 for the quarantine station in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

An aero unit to be known as the West Virginia flying corps. will be or ga mixed at Wheeling, W. Va.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
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RED CROSS NOTES.
By MISS FREDA SINGER.
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We acknowlede receipt of con-
tribution from Mrs. Jos. Gondran, of
this city.
Mrs. VIM. Oubre, of rDarrow, has
just enrolled as a member of our
branch and offers her services in any
capacity needed.
One months work, consisting Of
TIC bandages, has just been sent to
Red Cross headquarters in New Or
leans.
Genuine regret is expressed over
the departure of Mrs. India Tyree,
who iss moving to Mobile. Mrs. Ty-
rec has been one of our. most en-
thusiastic and earnest members, en-
listing in all departments of Red
Cross work--cutting out, sewing and
knitting. She qualified as an in
structor in the making of bandages
and surgical dressings, and has de-
voted all of her time lately to the
teaching Of this work. Her absence
will be keenly felt at headquarters,
where her unfailing sympathy, sweet
friendliness and enthusiastic interest
won her many friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
churcl, Notice.

In recognition OF the governments
cali to our churches to observe Sum
day as prayer day for divine guidance
in our national affairs at this time,
the pastors sermon theme at the
Methodist church tomorrow will be,
WAR, Our Country, and Prayer" /"
The scripture lesson for the adult and
intermediate Bible classes will be,
"Ezra's Return from Babylon. /"
a Boys Victory" will be the sub
jeet Of the Junior EpWorth League at
8 o'clock III the afternoon, and Ruth
LoWrey will be the leader.
The Woman's Missionary Society is
called to meet for reorganization and
the annual election Of officers at
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Substantial progress is being made
in eliminating the t4aKonage debt, and
friends are asked to send in their sub
scriptions or contributions at once,
as it is necessary for Us to know the
total Of our resources.
F. @. LOWREY, Pastor.