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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
Christmas.
 Women paid
 $3.5O to $6 for washing sweater!

Here is splendid group of fancy and high-grade sweaters for women. offered is practically paid $350 to $6 for laundering it Because every sweater in the lot is soed badly soed the old prices disappear New take their places. And the new from $35O to $6 less than the old Bautifuly y-fne wooen sweaters, fancy patterns and pain rich colors some with striking belts and cus they have been $10 and $12.50- $650 Novelty buckskin skating and sport coats white tan and buff the woolen sweaters very much soiled; also like them washable and proftaby to be aundered were $15 and $18- S9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
COMMISSION TO
 CONDEMN LAND

Appointment of commissioners by the superior court to condemn land in, Westport wanted for state park purposes is asked in an action filed by the State Park Commissioners, George A. Parker and others, against Lillian NewkirlS, and others, of West port. The land has been selected. no agreement can be reached on price, and the committee is to fix the value of the land. Part of the proposed park has been offered as an aviation field to the United States govern ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Miss Elizabeth Angen and Mrs. H. H. Schenck of the Fairfield County Farm bureau, are to address a r@eeting of city tomorrow afternoon in the rooms of the Bridgeport Art league on State street at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Angell has secured more facts and also the prices of an equipment for an emer- gency war kitchen, such as may be established here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
Keepinr The oualitx Up

LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE, the World Famous Cure for Colds and Grip, is now BOG per box. On account of the advance in the price of six diff ferent Medicinal, Concentrated Elk tracts and Chemicals contained in LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE, it was necessary to increase the price to the Druggist. It has stood the test for a Quarter of Century. It is used by every Civilized Nation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
More fine
 gloves at $l.l5..

For the woman whose size is incuded:-frm fine soft lamb-skin gloves that have been $1.65- $1.15 ''Have been means that the store has been selling them at $165 right up to today. TIE t#*< They've sold and sold, and every woman who bought a pair has been pleased with them
 But now sizes are broken 50 we start to clear them away.
 Rich deep black supple but firm leather that looks very like kid good big full value at 65-n such sizes are on hand $1.15
 Center rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
Men:==SaVe shirt dimes !!

dime is worth saving always. Here is chance for men to save itand to get shirt that saunch enough for at work and goodookng enough for wear almost anywhere Wellmade shirts of durable tasteful fabric, neglige style, soft cuffs, good itting-reguar 85c- 75c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1917.
Give inc Children A Merry

Santa Claus smile is as hearty and inspiring ever
 In the midst of world bent on the grim business of war; he to bring his joy and delight to the little children Lei us all share heartily and heartfuly in his work.
 Ii will do us good to turn for brief time from the thoughts of and its sacrifice O the doing of something that will bring happy smile to the face Of little child. Toyland beckOns. Joyful things scattered bountuy The Christmas spirit WILL NOT be shut out of OUT hearts and gladly make ready happy holiday for the children. FOR OURSELVES, let us practice patriotic economy.
 we remember friends, lei if be with gifts that have lasting life aud substance, with ifs that bring benefit and pleasure with mementOes that add something worth while to the daily life of those friends.
 But for the children, Make Christmas Mer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 9IsTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss PROBATE COURT,

Dec. 3, 1917. Estate of Edward M. Bennett, late 0z the town of Bridgeport in said dis tFfet deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis H1ct Of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said estate f0 exhibit their claims for settle naent. Those who neglect to present sAeir accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred 8 t&coVery. All persons indebted to mid estate are requested to make inn mediate payment to
 S JOHN J. BRODERICK,
 ss Executor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04

Barton Hepburn. New York banker, has volunteered to serve as a mem Der Of the Federal Milk Commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04

New York city's women voters will meet in 62 separate conventions to- day to elect district leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
EcOnOmy! Boys suits.

great lot of todd" boys suits makes up of the Brightest economics yet
 An todd" suit is the of pattern left from al number.
 Not thing the matter with it. just as good as ever Yet tis dangerous suit to have around-for it's likely to take the fancy of boy it won't & and then he's disappointed.
 So take all these 'odd suits and group them into a big and sparkling economy chance Norfolk suits, good woolen mixtures that boys like, every size in the lot:-
 $75o and suits 5000 BIO and SIP suits sx7.75 And boys suitprices generally going up instead of down
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04

Leaves of absence of German so1- diers are allowed only when the sole diers buy War Loan bonds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
A rainy-day and
Christmas economy /!

For service when it rains and for Christmas gift:- handsome umbrellas of colored silk at economy price Blue and red and green and purple:-how they brighten the cheerless stormy day!
 Good firm silk, light but strong frame and with at tractive handle.
 Regular $35O umbrellas and limited quantity only at $HS0
 ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04

GOODYEAR ROOFING 6 HEATING CO. Slate. Felt, Paper, Tin and Gravel Roofs;, old roofs repaired and painted; house and garage heating specially. Estimates fur nished. Telephone Noble 4s2.
 T A tsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04
Girls long-wearing
stockings at less.

stOcK1ngs aC Iess. 7 An economy offering of one of the very things that active girls are quickest to wear
 Stockings of firm even black cotton. Medium weight but so evenly knitted that they wonderfully. >x Fine ribbed deep black regular 35 cents pair-27c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-04

Varmer want Al. one osl.l.s : -
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
WOULD STIMULATE YIELD
OF COAL DURING THE WAR.

Washington, Sept. 27-Discussion
of the rs per cent wage increase de-
mands of coal miners in the central
competitive held without approaching
a settlement basis today, developed
into agitation for stimulation of pro-
duction during the war through more
continuous work by miners, and prior
ity shipment right for coal.
Operators told the miners that re-
CARELESS of any pay increase, ii was
imperative that the miners practice
of quitting work one or two days a
week be discontinued during the war
emergency. The miners replied that
unless higher pay were granted, I'M
rest among miners would preevnt
maintenance of good union discipline
and promote the movement of work
men to other industries.
Both sides agreed that the pay
question is entirely dependent on
whether the government raises the
present price fixed for coal at the
mines, and some intimation of the
governments intention in this respect
was expected soon from DR.. H. A..
Garfield, the fuel administrator.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
PROFESSIONAL Cards

DR.. T. &. BRADLEY,
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat and fitting
of Glasses.
westbrook Bldg. Cordele. Ga.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
ECURSION FARES TO MACON
GA, ACCOUNT GEORGIA
STATE FAIR.
Via G. S. & E. BY.

The G. S. & f, RY. makes an
nouncement of very low round trip
fares from all stations to Macon, ac-
count of the GEORGIA STATE FAIR,
tickets to be sold Oct 30th to Nov.
Sth, inclusive, and for trains arriving
in Macon morning of Nov 9th. Final
return limit of tickets Nov. 18th, 1917.
Don't fail to visit the greatest State
Far ever held in Georgia, and see that
your tickets are routed via G. S. e F.
Ry, the quickest and most direct
route from South Georgia points to
Macon.
Ask any ticket agent for full infor-
nation as to schedule and round trip
fares. or write
J. w. Jamison. T. p. A., c. G. Rhodes,
j. w. Jamison, T. p A.,
c, b. Rhodes, G.. P. A.
4S-10t. Macon Georgia
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
ENGINEERS UNDER FIRE
OF ENEMY AIRPLANES.

American Army Headquarters in
France, Sept. 27.-American army en-
gineers sleeping in their barracks
have been under fire from German
airmen.
Not an American was hurt, despite
fussilade of machine guns fire from
the air which riddled the barracks
roofs and walls.
The Sammies took refuge in dug
outs. There they sat about in groups
some in pajamas and others just
plain naked-and contentedly played
poker by candle light until the raiders
were dispersed.
(This is the first time that barracks
Of an American army contingent have
been the object of a German aerial
attack
Details Of the attack, including the
date and time cannot be given.
The barracks attack was not the
first time the members of the engi
neer contingent have been under fire.
AS matter of fact, they are getting
hardened to the sensation of being
railroad pioneers regiment Enemy
aviators have repeatedly attempted
to bomb nocturnal trains under
charge of American transporting sup
n1ies IN French sectors
Some of the Americans are also
we'll acquaint with a big shell fire. 1t
encountered three engineers-two
Chicagoans and a Milwaukee resident,
all graduates of Marquette, waiting
in a certain famous French citadel
while the French unloaded their
trains. They were to take it back to
the American center.
Wide-eyed and boyishly interested
the Americans were sauntering amid
the crumbled and blasted masonery,
entirely Obvious to high explosive
sheels which banged at random
among the ruins.
The American infantry contingent
today was excited over a series of
bayonet, entrenching, rife and grenad-
ing contests now on. Generals Per-
shig, Sibert ad Sharp, with the Ameri-
can newspaper correspondents, have
offered championship cups for the
men who excel in each branch The
awards will be made next week
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
ROCHELLE NEWS

Something over 5000 bales of cot
ton have been received at the Ro-
chelle warehouses to date. Many Of
the farmers are holding for high
prices.
The public schools opened with an
attendance of $50.
Two new bungalows have recently
been Completed On 9Th Ave, at cost
of about $4,000 each.
Many negroes are buying automo-
biles, as result of rs cent cotton.
DR.. Walter M. Lee left Friday for
West Palm Beach, Fla, where he goes
70 fill the Baptist pulpit Sunday.
The. Methodist and Baptist church
have been covered and are ready for
the interior furnishing.
The Rochelle Red Cross gave COM
fort bags to the Wilcox soldier boys
when they left for Camp Gordon last
week.
Rev J. M. Foster, Methodist pas
tor, has four sons in the army
Messrs Henry Mashburn and S. NJ
Vandiver have recently had their crop
Of wheat ground into -four
Mrs. ]. w. King has been ill for
a few days, but is better.
Mrs. S. B. Reid has returned from
White Springs, Fla, but is not much
improved in health.
The cooks are in the cotton patch
and Rochelle is eating spare meals.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
PUT ON FEW DROPS
AND LIFT OUT CORN
Try this yourself, then pass it
along to others. 1t
works!

Good things should be passed along.
It is now said that few drops of a
drug called freezone applied directly
upon a tender, aching corn relieves the
soreness and soon the entire corn, root
and all, can be lifted out without pain.
For little cost quarter of an ounce
Of freezone can be obtained from any
drug store which is claimed TO be suff-
Gent to remove every hard or soft
4 .orn or, callus from ones feet
This is a drug recently announced
from Cincinnati. 1t is gummy but
driesa the moment it is appied and
simply -shriyels up the corn without
: f1uling or even Irritating the healthy
yssue Or skin.
Cut this out and lay It on your
wife's dresser,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
ROOSEVELT TELLS
HOW SCREWS WERE
PUT ON GERMANY.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Colonol Roose-
welt today gives his version of the
secret conference he held with the
German ambassador in 1902 relating
to the occupation of Venezula by Ger
many, an incident that then threaten
ed to bring on war between Ger
many and the United States Colon
e. Roosevelt told the story for the
first time, he said, in an address at
luncheon here.
1t was about year after l took
Office" Colonel Roosevelt began.
Germany was engaged in striving to
extend her dominion She had in
view certain chosen positions in
South America. She aimed to turn
South America into a German appen-
dage. Venezuela at that time had
dictator named Sastro. commonly
known as the Monkey of the Andes
81 was determined that Venezuela
sohuld not become German possess
sion. Germany said it was not to be
permanent and did not define what
was meant by permanency. l permit
ted John Hay to write a nlmber of
notes and then | sent for the German
ambassador and said to him:
"'This Venezuela business has been
going on long enough and l cannot
afford to let it get to the point where
ii will cause trouble for this coun-
try"
"At that time England was backing
Germany, and, while had both
against me, l paid little attention to
England. 1t was the last flicker of
England's antagonism to the United
States.
81 called the attention of the ambas-
sador to the fact that Germany had
squadron of warships near Venezuela
threatening the mouth of the propos-
ed isthmian canal | demanded a
statement of what Germany meant by
temporary possession, saying | did
not propose to have any ninety-nine-
year leases.
"The ambassador told me he did
not feel he was at liberty to discuss
such an important question. That
conference wound up with the follow
ing ultimatum:
TELL your Government that in ten
days it must arbitrate the matter or
l will send Dewey down there
"T cannot send such a message,
Mr., President; I do not think you
realize what it means, the ambassa-
dor replied
"'You think it means WARP" I ask
ed.
go do not want to say what l
think was the reply.
eff it means war you have chosen
the one spot where wou cannot fight
us, replied, and then I showed by
maps our commanding position
when he retired I sent word to
| Dewey to be ready to sail on an hours
notice. About a week later the am
bassador called on me and admitted
that he had not dared send the mes
sage.
81 then told him that I would order
Dewey to sail in forty-eight hours. He
told me it would be an awful thing
for this country.
yes, but it will be more awful
for your country. I replied
Inside of thirty-six hours he came
back smiling and said he had receiv-
ed instructions for the German Gov
eminent that they would arbitrate"
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
MOSQUITO BRINGS DEATH
TO PROMINENT FARMER.

Americas, Ga, Sept 27.-Unusual
circumstances surround the death of
George B. Tucker. a prominent far
mer living near Americus. who died
last night Tucker was bitten sew
eral weeks ago by a mosquito. the
wound being considered inconsequen-
tial at first Subsequently violent in
hamation developed, and blood pois-
oning spread until the entire limb be-
came involved Attending physicians
are at loss to account for the abnor
NAL poisoning inflicted by the insect
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30
LOW EXCURSION FARES VIA A. B.
& A. RY.

& a. RY.
TO ATLANTA. GA, account South
eastern Fair. Tickets on sale October
18th to 10Th Return limit October
Gath. Fare from Cordele $540 Cor
respondhgW low fares from other
stations. Ask ABBA Ticket Agent. or
write w W. Croxton. GPA., Atlanta.
Ga. Asst.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30

No matter what the future may
have in store for a woman she expects
to find It among the bargains.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-09-30

The way to see the virtues of
trusts is to become stakeholder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

Francisco and their brothers who went
back to war from New Orleans and
Butte, Detroit and Bangor.
Today those warriors on the noun
tain sides are fighting not only for
their fatherland but for the nation
which adopted them and to which they
expect to return when the war is end
ed and democracy rules supreme in
the world.
Their fellow countrymen who march
ed through Ottumwa's streets under
guard yesterday came to America as
did the soldiers who have returned.
They faced no greater difficulties as
they walked down the gang plank and
saw Americas big cities for the first
time. They had the same opportunl-
ties for material and mental progress,
but they took the job which led them
into the clutches of German agents,
They are the victims of their own lg-
norance and because of that ignorance
they were. easy victims for their pro-
Prussian advisers.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
LITTLE BENNY's
NOTE BOOK
BY LEE PAPE


Kumpany B was having . drill up
and down the street and all OF SUD
din Kernel Simkins sed, l spy Yep
pin. Meening red box that Sid Hunts
quiet little cuzzin Joe was flying.
To the anty air craft guns, men, sed
Genrel Martin. Captin Potts, do you
think your mother will leeve US 60
up on your roof to fire the anty air
craft guns?
We'll, she wont tell us not to II she
don't know enything about it, sed.
Forwerd sneek, ser Genrel Martin.
And Kumpiny B folwerd snuck into
my house and up stairs all the way to
the attick and out on the roof, Genrel
Martin saying, Hah, the ammunition
has bin delivered.
Meening the little pebbles on the
sed, Lead, We all picked up peb-
BILE and every time he sed. Aim. We all
aimed. and every time he sed. Fire.
We all throo the pebbles at the box
kite. WITCH after We had bin firing
|aout S minnits without enybody hitting
the Zeppelin. herd sumbody calling
and heer it was ma sticking her he'd
out Of the attick window, saying, Ben-
ny, wat in the werld Is going on up
there? The pleeceman jest rang the
doorbell, and there's hole crowd Of
people outside saying sumbodys bin
hitting them with pebbles.
It's ony Kumpiny B, firing anty air
craft guns at Zepplin, esd.
Come down. all Of you. and lpologize
to those people. sed ma
And Kumpiny B climed down OF Of
the roof nerviss as enyth1nS, and Is
soon as we got down to the fsrst floor
Genrel Martin sed. Attenshin redeet
quick. And we all ran out the back
way and retreeted like the dickens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
Do You Know the Pulling
Power of a Want AID in
THE COURIER?
incorporation Notice Of Amendment.

incorporation Notice Of Amendment.
To Whom il May Concern:
Notice'is hereby given that Samuel
Mahon Company, a corporation organ
lied under the laws of the State Of
Iowa, with its principal office at Ottum-
wa. Iowa. has amended its articles OF
Incorporation by taking to itself auth
GRITTY and power to purchase. sell and
deal in mortgages. bonds debentures
and corporate stocks. but not to exceed
at any one time an amount measured
by twenty-five per cent of the par
value Of the then issued and outstand-
ing capital stock of the company. and
then only when such investment or in
|, vestments. purchase or purchases, sale
or sales shall first have been authoriz-
ed at meeting of the stockholders by
an affirmative vote of not less than
three -ffths of the then outstanding and
issued capital stock of the company
Amendments to articles so providing
have been duly executed and recorded
with the recorder of deeds of Wapello
county. Iowa. and with the secretary OF
state for Iowa, and a proper certificate
has been duly issued by the said secre-
tary of state.
Samuel Mahon Company,
by John Is. Mahon. President.
Attest. J. E. Hinsey. Secretary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
THE VICTIM s.
(From Thursdays Daily


AS the prisoners of United States
Marshal Reed were herded through OF
tumwa's streets last evening on their
way to the Jail and then to the federal
building. onlookers could not keep
back feeling of pity for the ignorance
that made them technical violators of
law which they should have been
among the first to uphold.
I Pity for their ignorance and con-
tempt for their advisers, for these men
were the victims Of improper advice.
They say they received it from for
eign language newspaper. and the
logical conclusion is that it found Its
way into those columns as the result
of the activities of German agents.
Several OF the misguided prisoners
are Italians. fellow countrymen OF
those men who are fighting at this mo-
ment so valiantly and so desperately to
pierce the Austrian lines which are
supported not only by the most forrnid
able natural mountain fortresses but
by man-made Notifications which rank
among the greatest achievements Of
defensive engineering any nation car
boast
who fastened back to Italy when theil
fatherland entered the war. FASTENED
back from neutral and peaceful Ameri
ca, where they were enjoying prosper
ity and all the privileges Of citizenship
War correspondents who have follow
ed the italian advance into the rock!
Businesses tell Of encountering Tony
from Chicago, Giuseppe from Sar
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
READY ALWAYS.

cor for any other active duty that
may be given us In France is the way
the commander OF the 100 American
aviators who arrived in Paris yester
day finished his offer of immediate ser
vice to the allies.
This is in line with the reply which
the commander Of the Yankee torpedo
boat flotilla made when he reached
Queenstown few weeks ago and was
asked by the British commander when
his vessels and men would be ready
for service.
1--WE are ready now" was the an.
swer which astounded the British and
won for the Americans an enviable
reputation. The, English commander
had supposed the Yankees would re-
uuire a week in port to make prepare
tions for their first search of the sea
for submarines. But they not only had
made ready while at sea; they had be-
gun their work before reaching Eng
land by conveying an American pas
senger vessel through the submarine
zone.
I'VE were sent for duty in anti-sub-
marine operations or for any yotner &C
tive duty that may be given US IN
France" was the American alrmens
assertion yesterday.
The admiration the Americans nave
won already in Europe augnrs well TOR
their success as active participants IN
the war. Perhaps they are no more
brave nor courageous than the soldiers
of their allies. but they are in the bus
mess of fighting without any sidelines
and without any other motives to dis
tract them. They will be found ready
for every charge, alive to every enort
of the enemy to achieve surprise at
tack and alert for the slightest ad'
vantag e in the conflict for which they
have Joined the allies in Europe.
The aviators are the first organized
American force to carry the stars and
Stripes into France. They will be
Joined soon by Pershing's expedition
arv force. and later there will go rein
forcements by the thousand and the
hundred thousand.
And all will be ready for fighting as
soon as they set foot in France. lhey
are in the war to end it. and it is en-
couraging to their fellow countrymen
back home to know that they realize
the inadvisability of the slightest de-
Law.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

ourselves the obvious fact that Russia
cannot be trusted to be more than a
negative force in the war Instead of
hoping for reuniting of its peoples
and revival of its army's strength,
we must content ourselves now with
hoping that Russia will not conclude a
separate peace with Germany and per-
nit her men to be impressed with the
Belgians for work in German factories
and mines to enable the workers OF
German blood to join the army at the
front.