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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-25

Miss Ncttir Lee Parker and Mrs.
Howard :. Cox left yesterday for Kan.
sas City. where they VIII attend the
international Convention of Christian
Churches in session there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-25
AMERICAN SHIP
BATTLES U-BOAT

Continued from page one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-25

a. T.. Rawlc,, Mrs. o. NJ Woodward
and children Of Davis. are guests Of Mr..
and Mrs j. ". Boytc - Second ave
nue. northwest
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-25

Aus. Garland Page and daughter
Mary katherine. Of Fot Worth. are
guests.of NJ. ana Mrs. William Page,
4li street southeast
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
PRICE VS. VALUE

Have you experienced the sensation
 of having your tailor tell you how
 much it would cost you to get a new
 overcoat like the old one you are wearing? Isn't it a grand and glorious feeling-to strut down the street with
 a coat which would cost $70? It helps a lot when you can't buy a new one anyhow. Isn't it pleasant sensation to walk out on pair of $10 shoes? :? They are the same kind which cost you $5 a few years ago, but you were not as proud of them. Doesn't it make you smile at the Englishman who said, You Americans, know the price of everything and the value of nothing" He was dead wrong. We don't even know the price of things. Perhaps in the future we will pay little more attention to the value and less to the price. After the drunken way our accustomed guide posts have deserted their usual sober paces and reeled and swayed about
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
 STOCK MARKET

New York, Dec. 7-Opening: Lower prices accompanied the extremely dull opening of today's stock market. Prominent industrials and equipmenta reacted large fractions to point, with shippings, utilities and special ties Railroads also were heavy, Delaware & Hudson yielding AAp most two points and St. Paul preferred repeating it's recent low Of 68. Cop pers and Mexicans followed the Geu- eral trend. Recessions were mater ially extended in all parts of the list before the end of the first half hour. Liberty Bonds held steady.
 Noon-On the further setback steeia lost one to two points with other equipments, coppers and shippings Union Pacific, New York Central Read ing, Illinois Central and Baltimore a Ohio common and preferred were among the heaviest railroad stccau, the latter declining to the new low point of 54. Pennsylvania also recorded a new low at 445s. Telephone and tel- egraph shares added to recent lceees, Trading was virtually suspended Rt noon. Foreign bonds were heavy. Liberty 4s sold at eT.ia tc e7.as and the 3 # IS at 9s.ls to ee.54.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
THE WEATHER


 New Haven, Dec. - For Bridgeport and vicinity: Fair and continued cold tonight and Sat- urday.
 Connecticut: Fair tonight and probably Saturday; continued cold; fresh northwest winds.
 The southern disturbance has moved rapidly up the coast dur ing the last A hours and is now central of Nantucket. It is caus- ing high winds along the north Atlantic coast. A well defined disturbance is central this morn- ing over western Texas. The tenn peratures are below the normal in nearly all districts east of the Rocky mountains. WillistOn, N. D., reported 20 degrees below zero and Northf1eld, Vt, IA be- low. Frosts were reported as far south as Florida.
 Conditions favor for this V1- cinity fair weather with some- . what lower temperature.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
GERMANYS STARVED SOIL

Prussia is coming to a potato diet. increasing her wheatless days to em- brace nearly all the week. The oth- CT day a serious discussion was on in the Prussian diet committee, when Herr Hoesch, a conservative member and an authority upon matters per- taining to Germany's food supply, said that every effort must be put forth to increase the production of potatoes, as the grain supply could not be materially increased either dur ing the war or for some time there after.
 ''As temporary causes contributing to the grain shortage were mentioned the lack of draft animals, of labor, and of fuel. But most significant was the acknowledgement that Germany lacks artificial fertilizers. In this connection it will be remembered that not long ago prominent German statesmen were assuring their coun- trynaen that France, England and America could not prolong the war because their agricultural resources could not be maintained without com mercial fertilizers, the principal sources of which were in Germany
 '"The Germans hoped to be able tc impoverish the rest of the world by withholding the products of their pot ash mine. supposed to be the only source of that mineral in the world But they overlooked the fact that they also were dependent upon outsiders for the nitrates and the phosphatei which are necessary to the making oi artificial fertilizers. For a time they were able to make shift. They i'm ported and stored immense quantities of phosphate from the United States They put in extensive plants for mak- ing nitrogen from the atmosphere But the one supply played out and the other was difficult because of shortage of labor and fuel; so now Germany is suffering the penalty she tried to i'm pose upon her neighbors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
PITFALLS OF SEX

"Why is it wrong to let a young man hold your hand, put his arm around you, kiss you goodnight D. asked the young girl, a little quer- ulously.
 Whats the harm in a little inno- cent spooning?" demands the young man.
 Here is the answer.
 It is putting a lighted match to a center that may ignite. It is stirring into activity currents of life that should be left undisturbed until the proper time has come for the use of the powers which these currents are meant to control. It is wasting nerv- ous energy which is needed elsewhere, and it is running a risk that no one has any right to run, or lead another to incur.
 Through generations of bitter ex- perience the human race has learned what to avoid for safety's sake, and young people will do we'll to learn from the accumulated wisdom of the race.
 Even young people who are engaged should be a little chary of their physi- cal demonstrations of affection. This Is time when they can learn the Joy of mental and spiritual companion ship, which, they will discover, is, af- ter all. the most lasting joy of life. | It does not mean that we are to be afraid of ourselves or of others; that we have to go to extremes of prud- | ishness or Puritanism in order to meet the requirements of propriety. It does mean, however, that we will put our friendship upon the solid basis of comradeship rather than the shift ing sand of sentimentality. Boys and girls, young men and young women, who allow themselves to play with fire in each others com pany- miss all of the lasting pleasure that should come from their associa- tion together. They never penetrate beneath the superficial trivialities to the real qualities which would call | forth their enduring admiration. If girls encourage the young men | they meet to believe that familiarities are not only allowed but even desired by young women generally, they not only are making this world a more
 unsafe place for their younger, weak ] CT sisters, but they are depriving the young men of their greatest stimulus to purity of thought and life.-From
 Playing With Fire" by Mrs. Wood
 allen Chapman in December Physical 1 Culture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
to our utter confusion.

to our utter confusion.
 Take fertilizers for instance. A fif- ty cent. increase in price since last spring seems rather steep. When you figure it out, however, most fertilizers (except potash) are cheaper now than they have ever been. Fertilizer has no standard of value save it's ability to produce crops; therefore, its value must be measured in terms of crops and it's prices compared with crop prices.
 In 1914 the usual corn fertilizer without potash cost SPA per ton. At the same time a bushel of corn was worth 60 cents, taking the country over A bushel of corn would buy 50 pounds of fertilizer. Today, the price of the same fertilizer is around $35 aa ton while corn readily sells at $130 a bushel or more. A bushel of corn will buy 75 pounds of fertilizer. In comparative values fertilizers are actually. cheaper than they were in 1914
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
STATE HEALTH
 ASSO. MEETING

Officers for the ensuing year were elected at recent meeting of the Connecticut Public Health associa- t1on. Steps were taken to form sub sidiary societies in the various coun- ties of the state. It is planned to conduct the organization on the same plan as the Connecticut State Medical society. with the county societies composed primarily of health officers and other people interested in public health work.
 The following officers have been elected: President, pr. Stephen J. Maher of New Haven, chairman of the state tuberculosis commission; vice president, Dr. C. J. Bartlett of New Haven; treasurer, James A. Ma her of Bridgeport; secretary, Dr. c. P. Botsford of Hartford: board of di- rectors, Frank H. Stadtmueller of West Hartford, Professor c. E. A. Wfnslow of New Haven, Dr. Ellis Pratt of Torrington, c. D. Roberts of Beacon Falls, Dr. George N. Lawson of Middle Haddam, Dr. W. P. s. Heating of Wi1limantic and Wilson H. Lee of New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY

Becoming confused when she saw an automobile beraing down upon her as she was crossing at State and Main streets, yesterday afternoon, sew en year old Dorothy Ripley barely escaped serious injury when she was struck by the machine, driven by John of S41 State St. The child received bruises and cuts, and after treatment at the Emergency hospital, was sent home.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
COMMITTEES OF
 w. c. T. U. REPORT

Washington, Dec. 7-Reports of standing committees and addresses by missionaries to the orient ,engrossed
 delegates today at the annual conven- ton of the National Woman Christian Temperance union. The convention will adjourn after the professional of the states which have made mem- bership gains during the year and announcement of membership awards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
REPUBLICANS ELECT

A. J. Knapp was reelected presi- dent of the Sixth District Republican club last night. Other officers elect ed were: president, Joseph P. Reilly; recording secretary. Louis West; financial secretary, Philip HeaIy; treasurer, BeneJam1n R. Thorp. The club plans banquet to it's active workers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
QUEsIIoNNAIREs ARRIVE

Questionnaires for distribution among the city's remaining 24,00O reg istrants began to arrive at the offices of the local boards last night and the first will be mailed one week from tomorrow. Members of the boards and the legal advisors, will meet at the University club tonight to discuss the questionnaire problems.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
DENT SAYS NO
 VOTE IS LIKELY

Washington, Dec Tt is highly improbable that universal military training legislation will be passed by Congress at this session, Chairman Dent of the House military affairs committee stated yesterday, upon leaving the war department after a conference with Secretary Baker.
 Chairman Chamberlain of the Sem ate military committee made a some what similar assereion several weeks ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

The freight situation, the board says. offers little promise of improvement and by placing their orders early dealers will be able to assemble or ders and crowd them into as few cars as possible, Prompt unloading Of cars also is urged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
SHOULD ORDER ALL
 FERTILIZERS NOW

Washington, Dee 7.-The railroad war board. in a statement today urges farmers to order immediately the fertilizer required for spring use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Bathrobes in Indi- an and floral patterns, silk and braid trim med. .s2.25 to s3.5O Floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Gowns of cambric, lace and embroidery trimmed, square neck effects . 20c
 Gowns of fine cambric. embroidery and lace trim med ............. S1.O0:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
11oB MAIN STREET w-Nen -1105 STREET Bridgeport # #WHEEGDBH S2e Bridgeport, 9O6 9l4 Main St, Hartford M A 10 Rue St. Cecle Paris
 Leading Milnes
Tomorrow, Saturday, as Usual Will Be Bargain Day

 stocks are ret with Rhs Fur sca MUt CHireHs Fgr Sets sW m Ostrich Marahot Trimmings Veg
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
Interesting Items In -WOmen's Wear

Knit / Jackets of nice warm wool, sleeveless, white trim med with assorted colors .$1.39-S1.59
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

$7 feather breasts .......... $3.4s $1O feather turbans ......... $4.9S $2 and $2.50 fancy feather stick ups OON Fancy pom poms and fancy feathers
 less tIlan half price.
 75c seven-inch satin ribbon for fam cy work .... zoc yu All marabout feather capes and
 nfuffs half prices.
 $2 ostrich neck boaS .......N.. $1 $S ostrich neck boas .......... $1.5O $4 ostrich neck boas ........ $1.9S , $7 ostrich necek boas ........ $S.96 $S velvet shoulder capes ..... $5.4S soc new face vefls ............. 3Sc SSc new face veilS ............ 25c $2 chiffon auto wells .......... $1 $1 25 colored silk velvet .., soc yd All fancy ornaments at half prices. S1.5O silk camisoles ........ 98c
 SHIRT WAISTS
 $1 shirt waists, slightly soiled :. soc $1,5O shirt waists, slightly soiled 75c g shirt waists slightly soiled .. 98c $1.5O new white lingerie waists 98c $2 new white nngeries waists $1.48 $2.75 new white lingerie waists $1.98 $2.25 new white silk waists .. $1.46 s new white silk waists .... $2.25 S4 new white silk waists .... $2.98 $5 new white silk waists .... $3.48 $6.5O new Georgette waist .... $4.4S PETTICOATS $1.5O sateen petticoats .......... $1 $1.5O Heatherbloom petticoatS .. $1 | $2 sateen petticoats ....... $1.4S $2.25 silk nounce petticOats .. $1.4S $4.25 silk petticoats ........ $2.96 s silk petticoats .......... $3.75 S1.5O Angora wool caps and
 | scarfs 9Sc set S2 .25 Angora wool caps and
 scarfs ................ $1.4S set $S Angora wool caps and scarfs 1 .............. $1.75 set PLUSH COATS
 $2O seal plush coats ........ $16.4S
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

It never bothers the food producers to reduce the price of bread, as they can always cut down the size of the loaf little more in proportion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
Muslin Underwear Put up in Neat Holiday Boxes

Envelope Chemise of fine nainsook, lace and embroid- cry trimmed .89c
 Envelope Chemise of pink nainsook, embroidered and hemstitched top ...$1.OO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Quilted Japanese Silk Jackets, black, with lavender or white lining :. .$2,25
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Pink Silk CamisoIes with lace top ...............59 .59c Camisoles of fine lace and silk, ribbon shoulder straps ''''.'s.'- ....'.. oJc
 Basement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Fibre Silk Hose, lisle heel and toe, pink, blue, taupe, fawn, black or white, 59c pr.
 Heavy Weight Fine Cot ton Hose, sizes 9 to 10, black only .42c pair
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

No, Gladys, the tanks that won the big battle in France, are not the kind that crawl home to their families at a. m in the morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Farmer Want Ads. Ono Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Crepe Kinonas, Japanese and floral patterns, plain colors, embroidered in sevs eral designs
 .... .$2.25 and $2. .S5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07
Sweaters

Khaki Slip-On S w ters wit h sleeves, buttons high at neck, warm and serviceable. $4.50
 Cardigan Jackets in dark oxford or black, sizes 34 to A T''.'....'.' 9o.oO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Narmer want Ada. oue cent 2 M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-07

Underwear
 "Springtex 5 and Chalmers Ribbed Shirts and Drawers, made of fine yarns .......... 1SC "ROckWOod" Mixed Wool Shirts and Drawers in natural color ....... .$1.5Q
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17
MORE ATTEMPTS
0BREAK DOWN
GIRLS STORY
Defense Springs Surprise in
White Slave Case
Today.
Government Objects to Tes-
tirnony Anent Certain
Alleged Actions,

During the morning session Of the
United States district court in the
case Of the government against Paul
WtlliamA. Roy spriggs, Clfcrd
Bridseman, Eugene Coulter and wiz
liam Hogg. who are charged with
conspiracy and with violation Of the
of the counsef for The defendants'
continued his attempts of yesterday to
preak down the testimony Of Adelaide
e.. Chapman. the complaininc witness.
The first witness of the day was
Harry F. Simpson, assistant professor
OF geology and photography at the
university of North Dakota who was
put on the stand by counsel for the
delendants: Professor Simpson pro-
the condition Of the weather in this
Vicinity on June 8 and 9, last, and
said that, according to the OBSERVE
lions taken, no rain fell between ii
o'clock in the forenoon of June 8 and
Z IN n evening"; no precipitation was
reslstered Tor h period between
June g., Z p. m. and June 9. z a. m.
District Attorney Hildreth objected
to the introduction of this testimony
on the ground that it was incompetent
as the observations had been made bv
an assistant Of Professor Simpson. The
objection raj oyerruled by Judge G.
F. Amidon.
Williams On Stand.
The next witness was one of the de-
PENDANTS, Paul Williams, whose story
mainly waAa repetition of the recitals
given by three other defendants. In.
the examination much was made Of
the fact that when the Grand Forks
party had entered Crookston late in
Ifha aVaninO ~ Tuna O TKy:IIi~-.-1 ~zl
seen his friend. William Eickhoff on
the street, and Joined him. For this
reason the witness had not Deer at
the dance hall and had no first hand
knowledge Of what actually happened
there. He testified to the acts which
took place when the auto truck was
stopped on the return trip from
Grand Forks.
Upon cross-examination, District
Attorney Hildreth brought out the
fact that he witness quite recently
had been an organizer for the Nom
partisan league. Williams wa asked
to once more retell the story of what,
to his knowledge, took place when
the auto truck had. stopped between
Crookston and Fisher.
William Eicknoff Of Crookston, who
said he was 20 years old and a1our-
neyman brtcklayer, was the next wit
ness Of the defense. He corroborated
that part Of the testimony Of the pre-
vious witness which related to him
self.
Tom s. Collins of this city testified
to having seen William Hogg apd a
Young lady walk across the DeMers
avenue bridge into East Grand Forks
on the evening of June 8. He would
not swear that the onna was Miss
Chapman. - ~
Defense Springs Surprise.
By a sudden turn Of events Emma
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17
HENRY FORD ON
THE SHIPPING
BOARD STAFF
To AID in Speeding Up Building Mer-
chant Feet-To Spend Most Of
Time in Capital.

Washington, Nov. h6.-EIenry Ford
today to lend his talent for standard
izaSion of, production in speeding up
the building Of a merchant feet. He
was made a special assistant to
Charles Piez, vice president Of the
boards emergency corporation.
Mr.. Ford will spend most Of his time
in Washington. Already, MI. Ford,
has begun to tYrn ove TO the govern
ment his plant'at Detroit.
The fleet corporation is undergoing
a complete reorganization, with wide
ly known business men in charge OF
its chief departments.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17
TRAVELLING MEN
AT CROOKSTON MEET

Fifteen members Of the local coun-
Gil U. G. It's Of Grand Forks were in
attendance at the installation OF G.
Fingal in the Office Of grand sentinel
for the Jurisdiction Of North Dakota
and Minnesota at Crookston. Mimi,
last. evening.
Between FIVE and six hundred were
present. The installation was fol-
lowed by a banquet, and an enter
tanning program Of music was given
by the Boys band of C~rookston.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17

owe to the Red Cross chapter a fund
Of $25, making s45 in all that they
have donated during the last several
weeks. The organization numbers ia
it's membership some very capable
and active womenI the excellent and
large amount of work that has been
turned in to h%eadquarter9 indicating
this clearly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17

will meet on Tuesday afternoon be-
tween 2 and s o'clock in the Masonic
temple.
Two new sewing machines have
been added for the hospital shirts de-
partment, making eight machines that
are kept busy at these meetings. This
week. the Eastern Star Circle turned
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY

Mrs. F. j. king Of st. Thomas is
visiting over the weekend in the city.
~,
The Kappa. Alpha Theta fraternity
of the university is holding pledge
services this afternoon for the follow-
ing young women: Misses Ruby
Crothers, Ruth Dow, Gladys O'Keefe,
Dorothy Healy, Florence Reid, Mar
garet Loughin, Grace Buckingham.
Ronnaug Skabo. Frances Mahon,
Myrtle Renwick. Norma Young. Be
atrice Hines, Helen Huesgen, Marjorie
Bell and Eva Skinner.
%. f. S. Circle.
The Eastern Star Red Cross circle
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17
Governmcut Obiects.
W SPEEDERS PAY
FINES THIS MORNING

This morning two speeders were
hailed before the police judge and
fined $40 each. The men'are D. Lar
son and James Lee. Both men were
arrested yesterday on charges Of
speedinr. y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17

AZ "Penalty Drn'-A "penalty
drilrh was held at the university to-.
day for those who failed to report for,
military drill during the past week!
The military course, instead Of being
a snap" as some of the university
students thought it would be. is in
real earnest, and that fact was
brought home to those who took part
IN the drill this afternoon. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17

Jewish Committee Has Begun
WOrk-A committee composed Of S.
Panovitz. NJ Fishman.. H. Solow, 8.
Grossman. Herman silvermanNand /.
Papermaster has begun work on the
raising of 5000 for the Jewish Sol
diers' and Sailors Welfare league. A
number of subscriptions have been re-
ceived. and the committee expresses
the opinion. that the amount will be
raised without any difficulty,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17
Congregational
:, Morning.

Prelude, Novelette," ..... .schuman
Anthem. Come to Our Hearts and /
Abide" ....................M Macy
Ohertory Solo. Just for Today
Miss Marjorie Cook.
Postlude, March .Gounod
Evening.
Prelude. Wafum .Cchuman
Vocal Solo, Selected
"A Kanadian Kiddie.
Offertory, Consolation. 49,. +. /. List
S. Hazelbarth. director. i
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17

I - Es&Tts DT--->-& %f5AfQ ID
Begin Now to enjoy yourselves*b by
taking your Sunday dinner at Hotel
Dacotah. We cater I o the tastes OF
ali.-Adv. s
Teachers Or9anize--Thes principals
and teachers Of the graded and con-
solidated schools Of Grand. Forks
county. have organized. and will meet
once a month for the purpose OF dis
cussing school problems.
New Auto' Repair shop-I have
opened q general repair shop, corner
OF Fourth street and University ave-
nue., which will be known. as General
Service Co., and will be in a position
to give first class service. Ben Gritz-
macher. formerly with Dakota Auto
Band Rehearsal Sunday THE
Grand Forks Military band will hold
o regular rehearsal in the rehearsal
room at the city hall Sunday after
noon at 3 O'clock. y. Every member
is urged to he present. There will
be no meetings to interfere with the
practice.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-17

fundamentally Messenger and
Livery Service have installed a service
truck and r in position to handle
all kinds Of d~eliveriey. Baggage trans,
tSs ! i spe cal, * ether Ta'n nhon ano f pay
and night cAllA-Adv.