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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
Gift Hosiery

For Women. Black or White Silk Lisles. very
nice quality, four pairs in box, wrapped in white
paper, tied with red ribbon, with bit of holly
card,
$500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
Two Dainty Wash Materials

WO DdHIIV wash I'IdUcIIdIS
Floral Plisse Crepe, dainty designs in small flower
sprigs, pink, blue and lavender, 30 inches wide,
So cts yard
Irish Dimities in floral patterns pink, blue, yell
low and lavender, % inches wide
20 cts a yard
Either of these are desirable for negliges break
fast sacques, fancy aprons and other uses where
dainty materials are demanded.
Goods, main
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05

Bed Spreads
Light weight colored Spreads with bolster covers
to match, scalloped edges. Large sizes, $500
Three-quarter sizes, $500
Hemstitched Embroidered Pillow Cases in boxes
done up suitable for gifts, fine grade materials at
$1.OO, $125 and $3.50 pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
But Calendar chosen with thought

The volland Calendars invite by their artistic col
oring and they worth the price 365 days In the
year When the year is up it is saved for reference
because you just cant throw it away. Some of them;
From Me to You" just friendly thoughts.
IA Year O. Cheer impossible to be blue down
hearted with this.
The Dinner Calendar with for good things to
eat
The Luncheon Calendar luncheon is such hard meal
to think Here's luncheon for every day and Sc nice
Sunday night suppers.
Daily Thought Daily Thinkers this is the creamest
one of the lot.
Order soon, SO cts each.
Stationery Section
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
The Calendars

Often Calendar is given last resort When
one arrives at the end Of the Thought ne''oh well
"a calendar, and result most Of us receive
shower of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-05
Che Dm. Read CO
Esaa6li&ka6 1857
Special Sale of Metal Beds

Although the price of steel has advanced IN re-
markable degree in the last year, have been favor
ed in our purchase Of Metal Beds because of early or
ders. Most Of the patterns on sale we're bought
nearly year ago. It has taken some time for the
manufacture and the transportation There are
models here suitable for every and within reach
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.

The British people are taking
lively interest just now in the oft
discussed plan for tunnel under the
Channel to France. 1t Is expected
that this great work will be under
taken before long.
1t would have been started long
ago, no doubt, had it not been for mu-
tual jealousy and fear on the part OF
England and France. Both saw clear
ly enough the advantages OF such q
safe quick route from England to
the continent, but each feared that
its very benefits might be turned in
to military peris. Great Britain
particularly was wary of giving any
continental power such easy access
to the tight little isle" With that
tunnel open and working, Il was felt,
the isolation that has always been
Britains safety would be gone for
eycr.
All such fears appear to have van
ished The French and British no
longer distrust each other, And II Is
believed that precautions can easily
be taken against the possibility Of
Germany or any other histole power
ever utilizing the channel for military
purposes Certain sections of it could
be flooded In emergency without per
nanent damage.
The positive strategic advantages
arc immense What would Great Bri-
tain and France not give today if
such a passage was finished and op.
Grating, insuring the prompt transfer
OF armies and supplies beyond any
possibility OF interference by enemy
submarines! In normal times the
commercial benefits would be enor.
nous.
AS an engineering problem the Plan
offers no great difficulty. It Is vast,
but simple nowhere near so hard an
undertaking as the Panama canal. It
Is merely a matter OF boring Two biz
tubes thru 30 miles or SO OF solid
chalk, which il easily cut and almost
imperyious to water, The New York
subway system was a bigger job
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo, Lucas
County, SIS.
J.. Frank ], Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm Of F. j.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City OF Toledn. Couty and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Cattarh
that cannot be cured by the use OF
Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9Th day Of De
cember, A, ID. 1885,
A. W. GLEASON,
tSeal.} Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
Sold hy all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halle Family Pills for const'-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
SHE WANTS TO Be AVIATOR.
Wife of Fede, al Land Banks Head Of
fers Her Services.

New York. Mrs. Leonard &. Robin
son, wife Of the newly appointed prcsi
dent Of The Federal Land banks, made
application for place in the United
States flying corps. In few days Mrs
Robinson will 60 to Springfield, Mass,
to try out several aeroplancs before
deciding on which one She will use.
THE woman Of means is under
greater obligation TO serve than women
who are needed by their families" she
said women Of wealth not only have
leisure to serve their country, but. IN
addition, death would not bring the
snlferings and misery as in the death
OF woman Qn whom family Of little
ones is DEPENDENT
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY.

Less interest than usual has been
shown this year in Memorial day.
There has been little said about IT,
Few committees have made preten-
tious plans for its celebration. The
day will pass quietly, almost unno-
ticed, in many of our cities.
The reason is evident enough. Too
many big. new. cngrossing events are
claiming the nations attention. Me-
mortal day, with all its fine feryor,
meant a looking back upon the past.
Today our eyes are turned upon the
future. and our energies are bent to
the DISCHARGE of immediate, urgent
duties in preparation for it. The
great Civil war fades from men
minds, as we enter upon the greater
world war
There is no lapse OF appreciation
fcf the noble sacrifice made by the
soldiers on whose graves we have
laid flowers at this season for so many
years. Htit rs Sltdttl tS'N'N h'N
than ever, if that is possible, for the
few struggling veterans who sun
trudge unevenly along the street and
make their customary pilgrimage TO
their comrades graves. But while
the drums beat for them. bands are
also playing for the young men march
ing off to war as they marched OF
themselves, more than a half a cen
fury ago The graves with their little
flags and flowers, and the old men in
blue are familiar story.
People turn to the young men, whose
life IL yet to live, whose work is yet
to be done. Fancy plays around them
What will be their fortune? How
many will go forth. and how many
viii return? How many of them viii
live to march in Memorial day pro
cessions half century hence?
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
INSURANCE FOR ARMY AND NAVY.

The government has been consider
ing the matter Of insurlng the lives
Of all tho soldiers, sailors and marines
who enter the big war They would
be insured against death or disability,
precisely as civilians are in ordinary
lines. The plans arc being formu.
lated BY the Council Of aNtlonal De.
Tense, with the help of insurance ex-
ports
The government IL expected, If this
plan natures, to put the whole prop.
usition up to the private insurance
companies. the government taking out
the policies In behalf of the men and
paying the premiums. If IL appears to
be too much for the private companies
to handle, or there Is any hitch in the
arrangements, the government itself
may undertake It.
This is said to be the most revolu.
tionary step Of the sort yet taken or
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

our coasts The pictures show three scenes
at one cf the principal Atlantic coast
forts; Upper just atter firms a practice
shot with one 81 the twelve inch const Ae.
Tense rifles; center, Keeping close watch
for enemy submarines or other craft, low
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
BAPTIST Church
HOLDS MEMORIAL
SERVICES FOR DEAD
REV. CHEeSMAN breaches ON
SUBJECT. WHAT ARE We
FIGHTING FOR'LAUDs u. 6. MO
TIVE IN ENTERING WAR.

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

err swabhing out the chamber of the big
gun after firing All the main strategic
points Of our coast are wen defended IL
IS believed but many persons hold with
Admiral Pelry that we need an immense
fleet Of aerial coast defenders.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
CALENDAR or ILLINOIS HISTORY

May 2S. 1885 This first government
land office WAS opened in Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
q . 90 q a q 1S = 80 = = 4
RANSOM.
q q q a e q zoe 8 z q q "a Z

Miss Wellner, Of Oak Park, H. is
visiting her parents, Rev ard Mrs.
Wellner
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Ceheber arc the
proud parents of a baby girl born
May 10th
Mrs VIM Berao attended the W.
II, NJ. $. convention at Chadwick this
week
Mrs. Leo. II Gondolf attended the
district assembly at 0glesby as a del
egate and reports a very interesting
session
Mr.. and Mrs. w Ader and family.
of Chebanse, and Mr. and Mrs Short
Of Iowa, are guests Of Edw Strobel
this week
Mrs, II. +. Sledentop died Monday.
May 2lst. Mrs. Siedentop had been
i'll for some time with leakage Of The
heart and when her husband discov.
cred her death, the doctor was hastily
Summoned The pbaycian stated
that she had been dead about three
hours before he arrived. Mrs. Seden
top was born IN Duchess county NJ.
~ AUGUST ~ is''' end "hen Tour
years % age came 10 ''i."o's where
her parents settled In Putnam county.
'."''' we 'ali'J iHo'er near H''V E
=, 'o"o' Fog ,Ne Iaa' twenty years sue
'laA r'a'ueo III i'al'8oh' one was
oIll,eu 10 marriage 9eptemoer ..
49, p 70 - y. aiedeolop' lonr chl'dfeh
oe'hs pofh fhilP preceding his
Do.heF III dea'h zen years ago ne
clll0feh VINO survive are MRS. Aaron
Hompson' OF Aof'Hlnston' MINI;
Mr7' ) hurIoW 9ieaentoh OF Hershef,
~ heslueS hef husband, the deee-
ueh' ~ aiSo survived ny hef mother
AtS' "8ldroh' age z years, OF Ran
SOM aha Two SISTER" Mrs. G. Won
hull2 OF PoAin' anu Mrs, Alex Rowe,
81 OueH; alao ilFe brothers William,
OF Shehandoah Ia; virgil of Deer
PARK; Gilbert of Clyde. Alberta Can
ada frank OF iowa ana George Of
iidiaia HatDof' ma. MRS sledentop
was q mcmher Of the Ransom NJ. e.
ohurch the W. y. G. w F, N s. and
Ladies AID society Mrs Siedent0p
was one OF ne most highly respected
ladIes o. Ransom ana vicinity. The
tuherai was held Thursday afternoon
at the NJ p. church Interment was
made IN Allen cemetery.
Mrs. ?, j. Gaughan returned from
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
A Difficulty Solved.

lie Old professor was deeply wor
Iied and at last contided in an old
friend.
My wife and ] can't agree about the
name Of our little daughter. | should
like to give her scientific name, as
I'VE made my mark in that direction
wanted to call her Radio Telluriun.
but the wife won't hear of IT,
Rather mouthful that" said the
friend You can give her scientific
name and one that win be pretty too
Why not call her Violet ltay?'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

Entered as second class matter Nov.
90, 1916. at TIE postoilice at Ottawa
Ill. under the Act Of March 3, 1879.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
Trouble Entirely Disappeared.

Fathers and mothers worry over q
child with a chronic cough. knudt
Lee, Wannaska Mimi, writes. For
several years my daughter had a bad
chronic cough. Every time she caught
little cold, it aggravated the trouble.
we tried many medicines, but not un.
III we tried Foleys Honey and Tar
ala anything produce any great relief
In few days the trouble entirely dis
appeared and has never returned. g
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds, Group, whooping cough.
For sale by w. d. Duncan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

society at the NJ 4. church Sunday.
Among those from here who at
tended the dance at Sunbury Wednes.
day evening were Nj. and Mrs. WIN.
Trauseau 1fr ana Mrs Joe Bos.ey
Misses Carolyn and Kathryn Bosley
Mildred McCabc Gertrude Ilalton.
Gertrude Mcintyre, Ida Phelan, Arthur
, nelan Clarence Myers. DR. Cock and
Jess Thompson.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

contemplated by any government. But
that Is no argument against It. In
fact, 1t is hard to adduce any good
reason why this very policy should
net be adopted. A system of scen-
iillc, equitable, democratic insurance
for the men who risk their lives In
their country's defense would be far
better than the unscientihc, haphaz.
ard pension system that has prevailed
thus far with all It's political abuses
and its big incidental expense to the
government and the bcneliciarles.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28

Photos by American Press Association.
While every effort is being made 10
strengthen the mobile forces OF the nation
in preparation for active war with Ger
many tha coast deteuses Of the nation ATE
not neglected Army men have not lost
sight Of the possibility Of an attack on
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-28
BE PREPARED.

In every avenue Of life great
opportunities are constantly con-
fronting IS. Who are ready for
them2 Who will fill the posi-
tons? Il is Inc prepared men,
those oqgal 20 The places, who
generally get them.--Exchange.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that sci
ence has been able to cure in all it's
stages and that is catarrh. Catarrh
being greatly Influenced by constitu-
tional conditions requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Medicine is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System, thereby Destroy
ing the foundation of the disease,
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing it's work. The prop
rietors have so much faith in the Gu
rative powers of Halls Catarrh Med
icine that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., To-
ledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists,
75r-Sdy
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
STATE BANKS AND TRUST
COMPANIES PROSPEROUS
Condensed Report of Bank Commits
sioncr Downes DisciOses That
Maryland State Banking Institu-
tions Fave Assets OF Nearly Two
Hundred Million Dollars.

The reports of the various State
banks and trust companies at the
close OF business OF March 5th, of
this year, showed that the total re-
sources OF these institutions amount
ed to $i81,91L555.S3, and that if
the present rate of increase is main
tanned throughout the present year.
the close OF 1917 will see these as
sets reach a figure in excess of
$780, 100000
The Increase in assets from De-
cember 9th, 1916, to March 5th,
1917, was S4,S00, 0,041.37, while the
increase IN deposits during the
same period amounted to $4,427,-
8O9.24. The capital stock of the
various State banking institutions
amounts to $16,2O1,99S,27, while
the surpSds and undivided profits
amount 20 $18,3S0,1S7.24.
The increase in total assets from
March {. 1916, to March 5, 1917,
amounted to S22, ,577.15; the in
crease III surplus fund for the same
period amounted to $745, 5,0S5.39 and
the increase in undivided profits
amounted to $44S,772,261.29.
The figures referred to above in
clude only the State banks and trust
companies and have no connection
with the various National banks
which oterate in all portions of the
State
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
Governor Designates
Friday As Arbor Day

The Governor of Maryland has
chosen Friday, the 18th day of April,
as the occasion when public schools
and citizens may cooperate and
bend their several energies toward
making more attractive the attrac-
tive sections of the State, and
bringing beauty out of ugliness in
such places as the benefits of judici-
Gus planting and adequate tree
growth have heretofore passed by.
1t is ar anniversary OF many such
days that have gone before, an op-
portuHft es building and creating
for the lays to come. 1t is believed
that thissis recognized, or will be.
The lsssons Of a great war, num-
erous in the extreme. have not failed
to touch the forests. If where they
existed hey have been cut down, and
if the tsarifty European has not had
time to plant just yet where he has
cut, it has at least most fully empha-
sized that, war or peace, for person
al comfort or for the growth of in
dustries. the tree and the forest take
on in Inportance as needs increase
and thsssupply diminishes. This has
been tie cry for possibly two dec
AIDES IN America, yet it takes deVel-
opmenl $ Of the moment to point out
that it Is not exaggerated, but that
the ernnst enduring prosper
ity of This, as other countries, is
largely built on wood. 1t is not al
ways oh wood in its uses, innumer-
able as} they become, but on the
trees and the forests that stand back
of the wood that they produce, and
we use, that our dependence falls.
We as a people need them and the
nation as a nation requires the for
ests and the products thereof for our
personal welfare and national
growth.
A recent fire prevention sign of
the Maryland Board of Forestry con-
tains this sentence: Keep in mind
that the present vast industrial
growth of both your State and Coun-
try is constantly requiring more
wood If the planting of Arbor
Day is helping toward this end. or if
it consists in attempts which gradu-
ally subside and lose in enthusiasm
until the efforts of the moment are
in time completely forgotten, this at
least may be accomplished: That the
requirements of the State and the
benefits of meeting them by some
such means may be made open and
plain TO the younger people of the
schools, through them to the rest;
and that by instruction and under
standing the seeds be sown of much
constructive work.
The latest year book of the Tea
chers of Maryland contains a good
live program prepared particularly
for the practical observance of this
day. The Board of Forestry stands
ready on any other day to show a
way of making these recommended
tions count. On April 18th plant a
tree if you can. At least make GER
tain of some way in which on days
following the lessons Of this ami
versary Of trees may be absorbed
and passed along for the greatest
good of all.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
Bteakley Fined $500; Resigns.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April Go. D.
Bleakley Republican cong essman.
elect from the twenty eighth Pennsy]-
vania district, was sentenced in the
United States district court to pay a
fine of sS0J and costs for violating
the corrup; practices act by spen ding
more than $4,000 in his election. Con-
gressman Bleallley announced that he
lad resigned his seat.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
Dupont Directors Sued.

Wilmington, Del, April 6.-Elea1or
Dupont Perrot filed suit in the United
States district court here against E.
/. Dupont de Nemours company and
its directors, charging diversion Of
$14,767, ,92O. That sum 1t was claimed
had been used from the treasury to
buy stocks for + Ids distribution and
accounting and restoration Of the
money to the treasury are asked for.
The court issued writ returnable Oil
aDril "a
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-Modein 6 room house,
with garden. VIM. H. Hooper. 3-23-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-House on Belvedere
avenue, occupied by Mrs. Sidney r.
Ricards. Possession given May l. Ap-
ply to E NJ. Skinner. 3-21-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-House on Linden Ave.
Possession at once. Apply to Nj. War
rem Hooper. 3-19-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-House on Race street,
near Creamery, So month and good
garden. Chas. Z. Brohawn. 4-4-6t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-House with large gar
den, chicken houses, plenty of shade. on
water. Reasonable rent. w, care Of
Banner. 3-30-6t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-House on Academy St,
next to scho dollhouse. Apply to Edw. S.
Phillips. 3-16-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE 40 feet good picket
fence. also 1000 pavement bricks. APP
ply Ill Muir street 4-4s.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE-The large and commodi-
Gus residence on Locust ST., this city,
formerly the home of the late Mrs. T.
A. Willis. Apply to Miss Helen Willis.
4-2-6t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR SALE-1 extra fine set of dou-
BILE harness, and 25 bbls. yellow ear
corn. extra quality. Apply DR.. T. w.
Spranklin, Cambridge. Phone 528-M.
Asst.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One fine set of double
harness and two carriage poles. and
plow. Apply to DR.. Spranklin. Phone
628-9I .caIybridge. 4-5-6t,
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-No. 324 West End Ave.
rooms, with bath. Desirable loca-
tion. Apply Mrs. T. B. Gator. 2-4t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR REkT-House on West End
Ave-, formerly occupied by Alfred c.
Corson. Apply to Ed ard s. Phillips.
2-7-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-04-06

FOR RENT-New house on Hugh
lett st. Apply to William F. Apple
garth 2-8-tf
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-11-20
NINE lABORERS
GET $50 A WEEK
with Overtime $780, a Year
Under New Scale.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Nov. 20.-From
the rank of day laborer to the position
Of salaried man IS the advance afford
ed the average employe of the an
thracite coal miner by the new wage
scale turned over by the committees
Of operators and United Mine Work
ers to Fuel Administrator Garfield.
Garfeld's approval means a cutting
down of the present labor shortage
and strict adherance to the maximum
production program of President Will
son.. Working six days a week. the
pump runner, an unskilted type of
,laberer, Is. raised to $50 a week. with
overtime, assuring him earnings of
more than $500 year. The miner
will go into the $500 a month class,
provided the supply Of cars is ade-
quate TO his needs. Boys employed as
slate pickers. nippePs, door tenders
and drivers will average close to $1,000
a year.
Miners .laborers, or buttles, >usual1y
immigrants and raw workers. will
have little difficulty earning $500 a
rear.