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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FAIRFIELD'S HOME GUARD
 FAST RECRUITING
Especial to the Farmer,

Fairfield, April 17-The Home Guard of this town is rapidly filling up it's ranks. Recruiting OffiDer Flint says he1is we'll pleased with the way citizens of the town are respond ing to the call for their services. James Coates, of Eliot street, one of the latest recruits, says in responding to the call for his name to be added to the Home Guard, his duty is plain to him. His state and town in the present crisis demands his services. Remembering the record of his fath- CT, Captain Thomas c. Coates, made in gallant services to his country, in his mite. MT. Coates father was born in Ireland and came to this country at an early age.
 Captain Coates enlisted in the In- dian and Mexican war, September, 1883, 4th U. S. Art. He took part in the removal of squatters from Chero- kee and Chattahoochie reservations in Alabama, and driving of the Semin- oles, including numerous .skirmishes and other affairs with the Indians He was discharged Sept. 1886. Mexican War, 21st N. Y. Vols, enlisted in 1847. Dept of the Gulf, 9th Conn. Infantry, wounded at the Battle of Puebla and discharged in consequence. Rebellion of 61,' 9th Conn. Infantry. Mustered in Oct 30th, 1861. Pass Christian. Irish Bend, (wounded.) Siege of Vicksburg, Baton Rouge. Discharged Oct. 15, 1861. Died in Bridgeport, Feb 1886, 31 years ago. Buried with military honors in St. MichaePs ceme- tery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Says No Change Will
 Be Made In City Gag
 on Meetings of Labor

ryo s=>cd.fication will be made in the city ordinance recently adopted by the common council which forbids any public gatherings without permission of the police, according to Alderman Vincent s. Whitney, who made this announcement just as the council fin ished it's business last night. Labor leaders, and especially the officials of the Machinists union, asked that the ordinance be repealed or modified.
 Alderman Whitney said last night that in view of the disturbed condi- tion of public affairs at the present time the committee ha decided not to make any change in the reading of the ordinance
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
CONN. ELECTRIC EMPLOYES
 ADORN PLANT WITH FLAG

k Flying atop the Connecticut Elec- tric Mfg. Co. factory, Connecticut an.z Bishop Avenues. on a 30 foot staff is an American flag bought by the em- ployes and presented to A. H. Trum- bull, the president. The flag was hoisted with appropriate ceremony yesterday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Shipments of fresh and cured meats from Chicago last week totaIed 49,- 069, ,000 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Way i'm Front for s Years

It was in 1909 that Fatimas nosed their way to the front and became the fastest-selling cigarette costing over lOc.
 And. except in one or two localities, Fatina's big lead is increasing faster today than eUer-in spite of the big sales of cheaper cigarettes, packed to initiate Fatima.
 Of course, Fatima's remarkable sales do not make Fatinnas taste any better
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

in fact, no cigarette can just suit every mans personal taste.
 But it proves that MOST men find that Fatimas keep their promises -that Fatimas do taste good and are com- fortable s0aile you are smoking and that Gfter you smoke they leave you feeling just as fine as before.
 Yes, Fatimas are sensible-and some day you'll become Fatima smoker.
 e1sssu~A9sessSssaoooc:,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

Italy has barred dutiable merchan- disc from the mails.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS .Af snuN rrfE & SON

ADvERT1sE IN THE FARMER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

fcials in fire precautions.
Interstate statistics have been com
piled by the Acturial Bureau of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters,
after collating and analyzing the de-
tails of very large percentage of all
fires in West Virginia, which give the
losses through various causes, the
latter being grouped into classes des-
ignated as strictly preventable" and
partly preventable."
Under the former are classed defec-
tive chimneys and fues, fireworks,
gas, hot Goals matches, open fires.
rubbish, smoking, stoves, boilers, ETC..
which are declared responsible for
IS per cent of the total number OF
fires in the state entailing loss of
$347 1888.
Under partly preventable" fires
come those caused by electricity, exs
plosions, conclusions, exposure, etc,
which are given as accountable for
Ais per cent of the total fires entail
ing loss of S497 ,306. Unknown
causes brought about losses to the
extent of s356,015.
In comparison the strictly prevent
able fires in Ohio amounted to 25.1
per cent of the total and in Virginia
14.1 per cent. Partly preventable
fires in Ohio were 40.7 per cent OF
the total and in Virginia 31.S per
cent. West Virginia's showing is very
good, but there is still room for Inn
provement and little more effort in
the way of educating the people in
fire precautions will accomplish the
desired results and reduce the states
fire losses materially.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
Z A TIMELY PROTEST.

Judge Gary's refusal to be a party
to a series Of attacks on President
Wilson at meeting called to protest
against the deportation of Belgian
workmen will appeal to fair-play
Americans as appropriate.
The principal offender at the Phila-
delphia meeting was James M. Beck,
corporation attorney, who has been
criticising the American governments
forengn policy habitually. His indict-
ment of the President for not having
prevented the Belgian deportations
was so utterly unfair and senseless
that Judge Gary in Difference to his
own self-respect refused to deliver
the address scheduled
Ever since the European war start
ed. the extreme sympathizers of all
belligerents have not hesitated to ac-
cuse the President of permitting the
German raid on Belgium. the sinking
of ships by submarines. the holding
up VI Ny IlCdt 13illezlu ctlt ali
endless group of other acts for which
the President was no more RESPONSE
BILE than his critics. All this has on.
iy added to the difficulties at Wash.
ington and really numbered the softi-
ton Of some of the problems the
critics urged.
These same groups have never
missed an opportunity either to turn
into a protest against the federal pol
icy meeting called to protest against
something else. All the paid agents
of special privilege in the country
could have deplored. denounced and
condemned the Belgian deportations
just as effectively without weakening
their actions by resorting to criticism
of an official guiltless of the conduct
charged. Judge Gary was right in
his effective protest at such impro-
prieties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
STATE FIRE LOSSES.

Annual fire losses in the state
amount to quite an item, but it can
be stated, even though the population
Of the state is rapidly increasing, that
the total Is being yearly reduced.
This is due to a large extent through
the rapid development OF the science
OF IRE lighting and the careful study
thereof by the state and municipal
are officials. but principally through
zhe education of the people by the oil
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
TAKING OVER THE WIRELESS.

Secretary Daniels recommends
ton that wireless telegraphy in the
United States be made a national
monopoly merits instant attention.
Experience during two and one-half
years of var SHOWS that this agency
of communication is not to be in
trusted to private interests. Mani
festly it should not remain in the con-
troll Of foreigners.
One Of the problems Of neutrality
has been the supervision of radio sta
lions privately owned. While this
has been laboriously attempted, il
has not always been successful. An
fundamentally so difficult to reg
ulate and so easily misused to the
disadvantage of the public is clearly
indicated as one to be taken over by
government and placed forever be-
yond the reach Of intrigue and greed.
II at any time our foreign rela-
tons should become critical, involv-
ing naval and military movements OF
vital Importance, present conditions
are such that every disposition OF
ships and men would be instantly
known the world over. We can have
no confidential knowledge even Of
our own affairs while these titanic
eavesdroppers are listening. ready tc
FASH the slightest hint of fact or Cos
sip 10 remote lands
Some very powerful wireless plants
are already in possession Of the gov
eminent. Acquisitno Of all com
mercial stations and prohibition o
private enterprises would give tbs
people better service in time Of peace
and greater security in time of war
New York World
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
THE FAMILY BUDGET.

High wages for everybody and high
prices for everything mean revi-
zion of the family budget What is
a budget? Planning how you will
spend your balancing your ac-
counts beforehand, not for the sake
of counting your chickens before they
are Matched but in order to divide
your wages so that your family will
get the most comfort for the least
money.
You know what your wages for the
next month or the next year will be.
You also know what are your necessi-
ties and Injuries. According to the
budget system, you divide your in
come to cover these needs, and never
rob one to increase the other, nor
spend more than your appropriation.
Few do this, but those who are thus
forehanded generally prosper. No
body can tell exactly what another's
budget ought to be.
One estimate allows 20 per cent for
rent. II per cent for operating ex
penses. such as light, heat, carfare
and laundry Is per cent for clothing,
is per cent, for incidentaIs -amuse-
ments. education, church, lodge. doc
tor. dentist. savings and insurance;
and 35 per cent for food.
This may be proper distribution
OF salary. and again it may not.
No law OF expenditure can possibly
be made.
At present high prices, families liv-
ing on $1,000 year probably are
spending As per cent for food Famil-
les living on $4,000 need spend more
than $3.50 for food Thus, as the in
come increases. the percentage re-
Quired for food becomes smaller.
People who try to practice economy
are usually content with clearing
house system Of accounting. They
balance their books at the end of the
month, and are satisfied If there are
no unpaid bills and unpayable bills.
But this method gets them nowhere.
1t conceals bad management without
remedying it.
The budget system is better, for it
substitutes sense for chance in spend
ing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
TEUTON|C TROOPS
STORM DEFENSES
Desperate Fighting in the Valleys
Leading Into North Roumania.
Mackensen Takes Prisoners.

BERLIN, to Sayville, Jan. I0.-Des-
perate fighting in the valleys leading
into north Roumania is reported in
the war office communication. Not
withstanding determined Russian re-
sistance, the Teutonic troops storm
ed defenses on both sides of the Kas-
inc and the Suchitza valleys. Field.
Marshal Won Mackensen's troops have
captured the Roumanian town of Gal
reaska and taken more than 5000
prisoners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
MIR. Yerick improved.

Reports this afternoon from Hote.
Berkeley state that f.. NJ Yerick, man
ager of the plant of Rothwell and
Company, who has been confined to
his room with grip, is much improved
Messrs. E. p H. Harrison and c..
A. Swanson, who were here yester-
day attending meeting of the Har-
rison Company, left last night for
Pittsburgh to look after their inter-
ests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
FRUIT EXCHANGE SELLS ATS BARRELS
OF BENS FOR JET FERSON CO. GROWER

The Martinsburg Fruit Exchange, which found market
lots thousands Of barrels of apples fruit
Of the Eastern Panhandle within the past apple shipping
sonsharing literally in the distribution of Berkeley county
million Dollar Apple Cropand the efforts Manager Tabb
anney had to do with the liberal prices paid the many
and the bringing into this section the
Just today made sale of 475 barrels Of Ben Davis L. Kne
of Jefferson county The price realized So per barrel
local shipping point this
good deal when the pack be sized
and onefourth inches which will practically all the
sound fruit
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
MISS SNYDER IS
MADE: PRESIDENT
OF the Young Women's Auxiliary of
the First Baptist
Church.

The Young Wbmen's Auxiliary of
the First Baptist church held its reg
ular monthly meeting last night in
one of the class rooms in the Sunday
school department of the church. A
large attendance on the part of the
membership was present and SPLEEN
did meeting was held. The annual
election of officers took place and the
following young ladies were elected:
PresidentiMiss Minnie Snyder.
Vice president-Miss Eloise Tabler
Vice Miss Laura Madi-
gan.
Secretary--Miss Eloise Tahler
Treasurer Miss Clara Grazier
Thompson.
At the close of The business session
the society was entertained by the
Sunday school class of Miss Sallie
Aler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
Meets Thursday Evening.

Hose Company No. will hold an
important meeting Thursday evening
at 1880. All members are urged to be
present. 1-S-2t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

A novel laprobe for motorists is
featured by straps to suspend it from
the shoulders and pockets that serve
as muff
Experiments are under way in
Spain with manufacturing fuel by
compressing rice husks and tar into
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

Some men join the ranks of bene-
diets voluntarily. and some have to
be drafted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy man an unhappy
slave For impure blood and sluggish
liver, use Burdock Blood Bitters. On
the market So years. $1O0 bottle.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-15

No single place in tine entire south west affords such opportunity and climate for the growth of the smaller and principal deciduous fruits as the Salt River valley. The climate, the soil and the temperatures of the entire lear are especially favorable to the major part of such fruits, and the growing season is such that in nearly every instance the fruits may be placed on the market before the same r' ,f-a from other states have begun to ripen.
 The fruit industry in this valley is represented by several large and pros porous fruit ranches throughout the valley. Many of these are among the best producers in the southwest and their products have taken prizes in exhibits throughout the nation. Their number, however, is not sufficiently large to congest the local market with thelr product and there is a steadily increasing demand for extension of the industry in several directiorr s~ t~~t more assured shipping of fruits to the eastern markets from this dIs,llL o.-.4 be arranged.
 The growing of the smaller fruits in the Salt River valley, such as apricots, peaches, plums, pears and the many other live varieties is accomplished with wonderful results on the farms and orchards where commercial or charding has been attempted. The conditions for planting and for grow
Arizona republican., 1917-02-15
DEC|DUOUS FRUITS FLOURISH IN
 SALT RIVER VALLEY SECTION AS
 NOWHERE ELSE IN ENTIRE WORLD

ing are about the same with all these varieties and are similar throughout the entire Salt River valley. As an exam pie of what may be done with smaller fruits and the ease with which they may be grown, the experiences of one grower will suffice for this occasion.
 According to this grower there is ample profit in apricots. After the first four years the young orchard, he declares. is practically frost proof and will then bear substantial crops for several years. "I cannot state the life of the average apricot orchard" he de- clares, but l have seen some 25-year old orchards in the district which are bearing heavily, the trees in first class condition. and appearing good for years to come"
 First Ccsts Small
 Trees for an orchard may be pur- chased for from s20 up per 100. For aDricots they should be planted about 87 to the acre. In the third year the trees will bear heavily enough to pay the way of the orchard and when the trees are five years old they will have become a good paying proposition, he states. Some ten-year- old trees he de- clared, which he has seen in the Salt River valley produce as high as 50O pounds of fruit each season.
 The wholesale price of apricotS on the Phoenix market according to this authority is never less than s60 per
Arizona republican., 1917-02-15

trict are housed during nine months each year. Four demonstrations have constructed their own churches in the district and a fifth is now holding services in a rented quarters. Fifteel. teachers are required in the Chandler schools The school is housed in four units of fireproofed structure, built at a cost of S40,000. Preparations are being made for the building of q high school individual from the other building. ana for the addition to sourses in this institution. The aver age daily attendance of the Chandler school has grown from seven three Years ago to 372 during the past school term.
 Social Life Prominent Feature
 Social life, as is the school and church life, in the Chandler district. is plentiful. The many beautiful homes of the district are thrown open for social gatherings on many occa- sions. Weekly, the San Marcos hotel is the neucleus for social gatherings throughout the winter season. Private and formal entertainments in the dis trict are numerous and include most of the residents in their scope. It is possible that there is as much social activity per capita in Chandler as in any other city of it's size in the coun-
 
 the district and the advantages for such life are such as to promote con- genial good times throughout the year
 The industries of the Chandler dis 'rict are as varied as are they through out the entire valley. Everything grows with the same ease and rapid !ty' about Chandler as elsewhere in the district. Among the many profit able crops which are grown on the i al ire alfalfa, cotton, fruits and berries If various kinds, garden vegetables, drives and oranges and flowers of commercial value. Stock raising and dairying, hog breeding and the fatten- ing of range cattle are numbered among the larger interests of the district and serve each year to add greatly to the financial standing of the citizens of the district
 As a cotton center, Chandler is, per hapS, the largest single district in the valley. Last year a large acreage was planted in this district to the Egypt ian long staple. It is probable that the acreage this year will be increased by at least 10000 acres. The largest .ottOn gin in the Salt River valley was erected in Chandler recently to handle the output of the Chandler fields. IL is stated on good authority that inside the next few months. work on the erection of a second and even larger gin will have been commenced and that this secord mill will be in opera ! tion in time for handling some of the heavy cotton harvest of the coming fall.
 Interest in Cotton Kiln Due to the activities of one of the tContinued on Page Six)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-15
ONE OF TE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RESIDENCES NEAR CHANDLER

ripen, most of them being gone by the middle of July. The Moorpark is the largest and best favored variety, but is a rather shy bearer. Royal and Blen- inheim are very heavy producers of good high grade fruit. though not as large or of as good a quality as the MooIpark. Apricots are very early bearers, producing considerable fruit the second year after planting and commercial crop the third year. ln- dividual trees in full bearing frequently yleld from three to five hundred pOunoS of fruit, the average price received by the grower is between two and three cents per pound though some growers probably realize better than three and one-half cents a pound on the local market. Quite a large percentage of the apricot crop of the valley is shipped by local express companies as far east as Chicago, the net price received for , them being three to five cents a pound, after paying four to five cents a pound for express. There is a good market for them in the east, as at that time of the year they are the only deciduous fruits on the market, with the exception
 (COntipued on Page Sixf
Arizona republican., 1917-02-15
ARIZONA EASTERN DEPOT, CHANDLER

persons have built up the Chandler district, beautifying their acreage under of tropical and semi tropical 1erbiage and the building of beautiful homes and dwellings.
 Little City is Thriving
 Approximately 2,000 persons make up the residency of the Chandler dis trict according to figures taken from recent registrations of the district. Not many of these 2000 souls live i'll the city of Chandler, but all of them are withing a short distance of the city limits and each makes Chandler his place of business and his head quarters for all business enterprises. Inside the city limits the residency is confined to the owners and proprietors of Chandlers business interests, to the teachers in the Chandler schools, to the workmen in Chandler's institu- tions, the preachers, and a few home builders who have preferred city lots on spacious streets to larger country acreage and farm life. The population is progressive. aggressive and Ameri can.
 The business interests in the city of Chandler throughout the major DOT tiOn of each year are devoted almost entirelN to the interests of the citizens 
 large and progressive stores of various kinds in the city, including two hard ware, three grocery, two butcher, two dry goods and one drug store There are two blacksmith shops, one bank two restaurants, one druggist, one bakery, one moving picture show. one lumber yard, three hotels, two livery stables, one lodging house and a news paper office. in addition. The entire business section is grouped in the center of the city and within view of the San Marcos hotel and the Arizona Eastern depot.
 School facilities and churches in Chandler are as available as in any other city in the southwest. One of the most attractive school buildings in the entire southwest houses the Chandler graded and high schools where the children of the entire dis