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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
ELECTRICAL GOODS
 IN PORTO RICO

The Bureau of Foreign and Do- rnestic Commerce, of the Department of Commerce, has issued report on the markets for electrical goods Ill Porto Rico It calls attention to the fact that the only sources of business in@ electrical material in any volume gre the electrifications of sugar mills, the erection of lighting plants in the towns not now provided with them, and lighting in general, both pubic and private.
 After many years of unsatlsfactory business, the sugar industry is at last enjoying undeniable prosperity, and the report suggests that when past losses have been recouped to some ex- tent considerable capital may be available for modernizing the sugar mills. This will be the opportunity for American manufacturers of cleo trical equipment.
 The new bulletin is taken up largely with descriptions of power plants, lighting, industrial power, telephone and telegraph systems, steam and electric railways, miscellaneous appH- ances, and advice as to the prospects forS selling equipment. It is entitled sElectrical Goods in Porto Rico," Special Agents Series No. 134, and is and Is sold at five cents a copy by the Superintendent of Documents, Wash ington, and by all the district offices ofslthe Bureau of Foreign and De- mestic Commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
BANKERS FAVOR
 LARGE CREDIT 10 ENTENTE ALLIES
Many F'inanciers Believe United States Ought to
 Go Still Further.

New York, March 23 Hearty ap- proval of the proposal to grant $1,- 00,000,00O credit to the Entente AL lies is expressed by the leading bank CTS of New York. The suggestion which was made by w. P. G. Hard ing, is indorsed generally on the ground that recent events have involv- ed the United States to such an extent that the country has a common cause with the opponents of Germany in the war.
 James $. Alexander, president of tee National Bank of Commerce, said:
 Recent developments have put us squarely into the situation. It is now our duty to do everything within our means to assist England and her allies, both financially and otherwise. Our interests are linked with theirs, MT. Hardings suggestion that the credit of this country be made available is good one.
 Any arrangements for lending fl- nancial aid that are proposed by our government will undoubtedly be fully supported by banking interests and others generally"
 J. Howard Ardrey, vice-president of
 
 further than that and said it was not with credit but with cash that the United States should aid the Allies.
 My idea would. be that our gov ernment tell England and France that we will do the buying of munitions, wheat, &c.,, and ship them to the Allies free of cost.
 ''It is all nonsense for us any. long CT to hold aloof from the cause of the Allies. Their cause is no our cause. If by any chance England, France and Russia should draw out of the war with Germany undefeated where would we stand? We would be neith- CT the friend of Germany nor the friend of the Allies, whom we have not helped. Besides, if we expect to have something to say in the final settlement of the worlds political af- fairs we should have some claim to a hearing. We cannot expect to hold cards if we don't buy chips"
 Other bankers suggested that the United States government should take the direct obligations of the Allies and issue it's own bonds to the American public against them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
GREENHILL LOSES
 SUIT FOR $5O,OOO

Arthur A. Greenhill, a Stratford in- surance agent, lost his $5O,000 suit against the Connecticut Go. yesterday civil superior court directed the jury to bring in a verdict for the company Attorney Joseph F. Berry of the com pany asked the court to direct the ver- dict on the ground that no negligence on the part of the company had (been shown.
 Three other suits for $1o,OO0 each, re- sulting from the same accident, were brought by Ann Greenhill, Aida Green. hill and Mrs Florence Camp, all oc- cupants of the Greenhill automobile the night it col1ided with the trolley car at Connecticut and Stratford ave- nues. These actions will not be tried this term.
 During the present term Attorney Berry has been very successful in de- lending suits against the Connecticut Co. In four actions the court has di- rected verdicts for the company and in. another action the plaintiff was awarded only $40 by the jury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
ALLEGED CHICKEN
 THIEVES ARRESTED

Edward Blagraff. who when ar- rested gave. the name of Burns, has a scheme to beat the high cost of liv. ing, but inasmuch as his idea was a fragrant violation of the law he found himself in difficulties. Antole Heil, of 169 Helen street on going to his coop last night checked up his fowl and learned 16 chickens were miss ing.
 A policeman walking in Helen street about the time Heil was taking his inventory, espied ,Blagraf with another man hurrying along the sidewalk with chickens under their arms. He oyerhauled Blagraff who had three fowl in his possession, their necks wrung, and arrested him. This morning in court HeiPs case was con- tinued until March 27. Burns says he lives at the Turkish Bath, in Penn broke street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
STEEL PRODUCTION REACHES PINNACLE
 IN THE YEAR 1916

New York, March 23.-The unpre- cedented prosperity attending the op- erations of the United States Steel corporation for 1916 are set forth in the annual report issued yesterday.
 Total earnings of $342,997,092 ex- ceeded those of 1915 by no less than S202,747, ,O26. Net income of $294, 026,565 showed an increase of $780, 058,602 and surplus net income for the year aggregated $201,S35,585, as compared with $44,26O,374 in the pre- vious year This last item is the more remarkable from. the fact that it includes regular and extra dividends of $44,476,469 on the common stock as against only $6,353,7S1 disbursed in 1915. "A y
 Expenditures dufing 1916 for main tenance, renewals and extraordinary placements totaled .s69, ,392.627, an in- crease of 60.01 per cent over l. Is. To meet the corporations enormous out put of finished materials production of iron ore, coal, coke and other by-pro- ducts show corresponding increase.
 Net expenditures Ion property ao- count amounted to $64,680,64S. Vol- ume of business done by all the sub- salaries during 1916, as represented by combined gross sales and earnings equalled $1,231.473,779, as compared with $726,683,589 the preceding year. The average number of employees in the service of all the subordinate com- panies during 1916 was 252,66S, as against 191, ,126 in 1915 with total sal aries and wages of $263, 5,502, an in crease of $S6,585,63S. Average salary or wage per day, exclusive of general administrative and selling force, was $3 29, an increase of 36 cents. In- cluding the general administrative and selling force, the salary or wage in crease was 35 cents to $3.3b. Ex- port shipments of all kinds of, ma.e- rials for 1916 increased Sl,SSS tons, or 3 per cent. to 2,501,62' tons.
 The corporations current assets of $501, ,15O,873 include marketable se- curities, time bank deposits and se- cured demand loans of about $S1,- 900, ,00O and cash deposits of almost $148, 100000.
 The undivided surplus of the cor poration and it's subsidiaries including the $25,000,000 cash provided in or ganization, amounts to $381 ,360,913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23

HOTEL BRISTOL, at 122-124 West 49th Street, New York, Be- tween Broadway and Fifth Avenue. seeks the patronage of Bridgeport's travelling public. It is most con- veniently located for the accommo- dation of those wko wish to make the most of 8 short stay .n the city. It guarantees quality and service at most attractive rates. Special terms for tourists or parties of four or more friends.
 Without Meals:-Single rooms. running water, $1.50 per day; dou- ble, $2; with private bath, $2.5O and $3; sitting room, bedroom and bath, S3 to $5.
 With MeaIs:-single room, run- ming water, $3; for two, $5 per day: with bath, s6; sitting room, bed room and bath, $7 to $S.
 The Bristol is within easy walk ing of the Grand Central and Penn sylvania terminals, all the theatres, Subway and "L" stations and i'm portant stores.
 Write for map and booklet.
 TT. E. POISON. Tres. and Mgr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
=. Finance, Real Estate Insurance =.
World of Finance finance
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of T. L. Watson & Co.,, Bankers and Brokers. Corner Main and John Sts., Bridgeport, Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
JUNKMEN MUST PAINT
 NAMES ON VEHICLES

Junkmen in this city must in the future paint their names and their license numbers on their carts or wag. ons Lieut.. George E. Fox. head of the license bureau, this morning is- sued warning 70 all junk dealers to ooserVe this edlct or they will be ar- rested for violation of theAlaw.
 According to Fox, junkmen have failed to observe this ordinance. They scrawl their name and license number on the vehicle which they use as a junk receptacle, in chalk and a rain- storm obliterates the numbers and name. Some junk collectors refuse to observe the rule at all and go about with no Identification mark on their team This must be stopped, Fox says.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
c. IT. FLEMING REAL ESTATE AND RENTS

AAO OoA1o OLN One, two and three family houses, any section of city you want; easy terms; also lots and farms; all bargains 952 Main St., City Savings Bank Bldg. Phone 2500 Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
TWO DIE IN FIRE.

Brockton, Mass, March 23-The bodies of George c. Reynolds, 76 years old, and Charles Smith, 50, were found in the ruins of Reynolds house after fire had almost destroyed the building today. It is supposed that Reynolds fell on the stove and his clothing be- came ignited, starting the fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
March 23, 1880 D. m

March 23, 1880 D. m
 Allis Chalmers 29A Am. Beet Sugar 93M Am. Car & Fdy. 6SA Am. Can 471a Am. Locomotive 721a Att. Gulf & w. Indies 117A Am. Smelt. & Re. Co. 166A Am. Tel. & Tele 127ss Am. Woolen 51A Atch. T. & S. Fe 103R Anaconda Copper 34A Baldwin Loco. 52A Baltimore & Ohio TIA Bethlehem Steel 147 Canadian Pacific 162 Calf. Petroleum 25 Cen. Leather Go. 941s Oh. M. & St. Paul S31a Chile Copper 25 Chino 571z Chesapeake & Ohio 60s Col. Fuel & Iron 5sA Corn Products 2sss Corn Products pfd. 108 Crucible Steel 70A Cuban Cane Sugar 43A Distilleries Securities 20A Erie ,28B General Electric 167A Ct. Northern pfd. 114A Ct. Northern Ore 35R Ind Alcohol 126A Inspiration Copper GOA International Nickel 45ss Inter. Mer. Marine 36 Inter. Mer. Marine Pfd. 94 International Paper A4Hs Kennecott Copper AZ Lackawanna Steel 867s Lehigh Valley 70 Maxwell Motors 52 Mex Petroleum 93 Miami Copper 4O5s Nevada Cons. 247s National Lead Go. 61 Norfolk & Western 130 N. Y. Central 965s N. Y, N. H. & H. 44k N., Y, sOnt & West. "A Pennsylvania 54A Pressed Steel Car 80 Ray Cons. 29 Reading 96A Repub. Iron & Steel S4 Ry. Steel Spring 53h Sloss Sheffield & Iron 72A Southern Pacific 957s Southern Railway 2S3s Texas Go. 231 4 Union Pacific 1391s U. S. Rubber 589s U. S. Steel 116 Utah Copper 112 Virginia Caro Chem. 412s Wabash 123s Westinghouse Electric 52s Western Maryland 221s
 BOSTON STOCKS
 Boston 1880 p. m. Prices reported
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
HARBOR HAPPENINGS.

The Francis Beckman, three masted schooner which has been lying in this harbor for the last three months, left yesterday for City Island, N: T., where she will load with coal for a port in Maine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23

A great many people who are un- able to save money on liberal salary are convinced that they could run a billion dollar government a great deal more efficiently than it is being done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-23
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Bank Book No. 52509 of City
 Savings Bank. Any person having
 said book is called upon to present the same to the bank within thirty days. S14 s* SD
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02

all, one big American family, with one
end in view.
Oleomargarine is available always
for use in any place where butter
might be used. Now people know
that oleomargarine is not a butter
substitute, but an alternative food
which stands on its W inertia food
which is composed of the purest and
best ingredients, each of which is
government inspected. Thousands of
doubling housewives have SEE 1t in
the process of manufacture, and they
now realize they have discovered the
long sought food which, %procurable in
two forms, can be used Tor table OF
baking purposes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02

and is very reasonable. It can be used
for deep fat frying or shortening.
Doughnuts, which have been thought
expensive because they must be fried
in deep fat, may now be had al .
very reasQnahles cost.
Oleoniargaxino An Alternative for
Butter.
Oleomargarihe is recommended to
all housewives by the U. 8, govern
ment for table use and for cooking as
one of the purest foods that they are
endorsing. y
All home managers. whether mem
bers of the housewives league or any
other food conservation organization,
have responded to the call Of the
president and MI. Hoover to conserve
food and eliminate. waste. In this
way, although they have had no sons
to offer to their country, many have
done their bit.
Women Of unlimited wealth, with
privilege to buy and serve expensive
foods have with 4 most commendAble
spirit ceased using the foods our gov
eminent wishes to conserve. 1t is xvi
dent that a spirit Of patriotism and q
desire to share with others has
prompted this denial among-many ot
our citizens, and proves that we are
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
The Grocery and Market Bargain Page = %: =

average cocoa as purchased contains
1920 calories per pound.
A very rich and nutritious cocoa is
made by the above method using
~evaporated milk, instead Of the ordin-
airy. milk.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
COOK COCOA THOROUGHLY.

Very few housewives make good
cocoa. This is perhaps due to the fact
that. on some. cocoa packages, the
recipe directs the housewife to put a
teaspoon of cocoa in a cup and fill the
cup with boiling water. This is usually
titled Zone Minute Cocoa"
According to the United States gov
eminent figures the average cocoa con-
tains 37.7 per cent Of starch. Any food
high In starch content needs thorough
cooking and cocoa is no exception. 1t
should be cooked over the direct heat
long enough to combine the cocoa and
sugar and then finish in a double boil
err or firele8 cooker.
The best cocoa is made by mixing
equal quantities of cocoa and sugar
then. adding enough cold water to
make a smooth paste. Add boiling wa
ter and cook over the direct heat,
stirring constantly until it boils. Then
put into a double boiler or freless
cooker and allow to continue cooking
over night. This mixture may be kept
for several days, If necessary.
When ready to serve add an equal
quantity Of milk and heat but do not
boil after the milk is added.
Cocoa has a high food value. The
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
ALTERNATIVE Shortcomings.

The past year we have found a
great many pastry loving people dis
appointed because the cakes, dough-
>nuts, cookies and .pies have failed to
appear IN the table, in both private
homes and boarding houses. The
reason given was that they called for
lard and butter, which was very ex-
pensive and matrons could not afford
to furnish them.
Those home managers seemed not
to realize hat those foods need not
be dispensed with If they would use
some of the alternative Shortcomings
and economy recipes which are avail
able for all.
A Pure Vegetable Shortening.
Lard is rather high at present and
will continue high SO long as pork
products are in such demand for war
purposes. When home managers can
buy an alternative shortening in such
form as vegetole then they no longer
need deny their families food which
they we're loathe, to give up at first
cry to economic. This is a pure cot
tonseed oil product. 1t is as white az
lard, odorless, has an agreeable taste
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
BUTTER TO THE RESCUE

J. The following letter from Jess" to
the editor Of the New York Sun con-
tains So much practical information
about peanut butter that we reprint it
for the benefit of housewives who are
looking for reliable meat substitutes.
Value as q Food and Penny Saver.
To the Editor of the Evening Sun
Sir: With the price of'eggs, butter,
meats and~vegetableS steadily rising,
1 decided several months ago that
something would nave to be done and
called a war council, at which, as u.s.
ual, my wife presided. We took up
the question of Ways and Of
waging war against the tyrant H.. c.
of L., and after accepting and reject
ing various suggestions, finally decid-
ed to investigate the merits Of pea
nut butter, as the first step in the
-Neither-of- was particularly
fond of peanut butter at h time. Be-
ing of an fnvestigative turn Of mind,
I sought all name Of authoritative
ing claims. made by manufacturers.
In the course Of my researches I came
upon the 1905 year book of the Uni
ted States department OF agriculture,
I which contains an article on Nuts
and Their Uses as Food" by Prof. M.
e. Jaffa of the University of Califor-
MIA From this article 1 have select
4 GU la Ill 1 tuSA ~
peanut butter, round steak, potatoes,
eggs and bread. I quote as follows:
A pound OF, peanut butter yields g.
s25 calories
A pound of round steak yields/s5o
Galleries.
A pound otbread yields 1925 cal
cries.
A pound Of potatoes yields 1,eo5
calories.
A pound of eggs would yield $50
calories.
The above figures show that peanut
butter, as far al fuel value is con-
cerned, is worth more than twice its
weight Of bread, more than three
times steak, more than four times
eggs, and more than w times po-
tatoes. In cost, n pound OF peanut
butter, at 81 cents, contains as much
nourishment as seven pounds of pota-
toes at 50 cents, eight egg about SO
cents, or three pounds of round steak
at 70 cents. - =
Having absorbed these facts. / laid
them. before the presiding genius of
| the household, who didn't. know much
about Galleries and things like that,
hut she did know what she liked. We.
laid in a supply of the peanut butter
and then the presiding genius scram-
bled around for recipes from news.
papers, cook books, etc. :
Well, to cut q much longer story
short, she has found so many ways of
serving the stuff that we have tprac-
tically eliminated butter from u
table and only take it out of. h safe
when company ONES jess.
New York, June 81.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
STEAMED RICE.

Two and three-quarters tablespoon
fuls of rice, three-quarters Of a cup
full Of water, one-quarter Of a tea
spoonful Of salt. Put salt and water in
top Of double boiler, place on range.
and add gradually well-washed rice,
stirring with a fork. Boil three min
utes, cover. place over under part
double boiler, and steam forty-five
minutes; ncove hat steam may es-
cape.- Serve with 8 and cream.
Rice when used as q. dessert may be
cooked with half milk and half water
instead of all water.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
POTATO OMELET.

Beat, the yolks of three eggs very
potatoes with one saltspoonful OF salt,
one!half cupfulso OF milk. two teaspoon
fuls Of sifted flour, a little chopped
parsley, pepper to taste, and a little
lemon. juice, II liked. Beat the yolks
OF. the eggs into this, then the we'll
beaten whites. Heat am omelet-pan,
butter, and when piping hot, pour the
potato omelet ihto it Brown lightly,
turn; and serve very hot.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
WAR TINE MENU CHART

Breakfast.
Oatmeal Mullins Oleomargarine
Dried Beef (fried crips)
Frech Toast
Coffee
Boiled oats E~vaporated Milk
Minced leftover roast In brown
gravy, on toast
Fresh Apple NJ
Hominy fried in Bacon drippings
Crisp Bacon Doughnuts
\, Rice Croquettes
Minced Ham Centers)
Biscuits Oleomarkar3ne
Melted Cheese Sandwich
Baked Apple Oatmeal Cookies
For children serve Grape Juice,
bouillon, chocolate or milk, as the
beverage.
1t is an economy to use Evaporat-
ed Milk for coffee, cereals and cook
ing.
Oleomargarine is guaranteed by the
government to be wholesome. It may
be used any way butter is used.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
SALMON LOAF.

: Made with either fresh or canned
salmon. To one can Of salmon,
Talked, add salt, pepper, one egg.o ne-
half cupful of bread crumbs. one cup
full Of milk, and mix all together
thoroughly to form a loaf; sprinkle
with flour or bread crumbs, pour over
a tablespoonful of melted butter to
which has been added the juice Of
half a lemon. Bake for half an hour
in a pan we'll creased with butter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
dREAL O GAS

Brown two onions, Which have been
thinly. sliced, in two tablespoonful
of butter, in a pot with a cover; then
add the meat and let it steam in the
covered pot with just enough water
to keep the meat from burning. Let
it cook for three hours or more If
necessary. Place on a dish and add
to it a sauce made of one can of to-
matoes, one tablespoonful of flour
and two chopped. boiled carrots. Sea-
son with a dash Of paprika and salt
RI taSta
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
"a Dime Saved
Is A Dime Made
Steam 8 1-2 hours.

Steam, 3 1-2 hours,
Put the cream, or milk and cream,
into the bread mixer tor mix in the
usual way). reserving only enough
salt and moiasses' and stir a few times.
Then add the flour. and the soda, dis
solved in a little milk. Stir thorough
ly and pour into = tin with a funnel
through the middle and steam stead
lily for three and one-half hours. E
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02
The Use Of Bacon Drippings.

was q luxury because the price
seemed high, but how indispensable
they have found 1t. There Is no waste
and from every serving of bacon
cooked M gets excellent drippings
which can be used in place of either
lard. or butter in pastry making, salad
dressings and for frying. It also gives
IL hAe flavor to the foods. Bacon Is
gtveh as mi Of the first foods to con-
~valescents because OF the high food
value. go (
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-02

CORNMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES.
l cup cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
tx cup water
" cup evaporated milk
2 tbsp. sugar
IL cup flour
8 tbsp., oleomargarine
2 eggs.
Mix cornmeal thoroughly with the
water. Cover for five minutes. add milk
to remaining dry ingredients and the
we'll beaten eggs; lastly add the melt
ed oleomargarine, mix thoroughly.
AN UNUSUAL BOSTON BROWN
BREAD.
i cupful Of rye meal.
1 cupful of CORN meal.
1 cupful of graham flour.
81 cupful of molasses.
2 cupfuls Of sou cream or one
cup Of SOUR cream and l cup of sou
milk.
1 teaspoonful Of salt.
2 teaspoonfuls Of Soda
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-29
Queen mot TO
HOLD RECEPTION

Queen LiliuOkalani will be - years
Of age next Sunday, but so feeble has
her majesty become during the last
few months that the usual reception
will not be held
For years 1t has been the custom
CT the Hawaiian people to come at the
first peep OF dawn. bringing gifts Of
fruits, flowers, fish and Calabashes
and bearing words Of aloha to the
gracious queen
Last birthday a reception was held
though not so extensive as those Of
former years owing to the strain such
affairs were beginning to have upon
her. In the afternoon the queen re-
Ceiyed few OF her closest friends at
the Waikiki home. This year it is
announced no reception whatever
will be held. The last public recep-
ton rendered by Queen Liliuokalani
was in April when she received the
members of the territorial senate at
her home in Washington Place This
was the day war opened with Ger
many, and the American flag flew that
day for the first time over her home.