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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

At high prices the potato is not
good food; it is not at any price one OF
the best. Civilized humanity existed
without it for centuries, rising to its
zenith in a potatoless old world. Habit
and convenience in storage have led to
Overuse.
The potato Is three+fourthe watet
and not quite one-fifth starch, which Is
it's chief food substance, on excellent
one for outdoor workers in severe eli
mates. 1t is less valuable for seden-
tary workers indoors.
Only one-fve hundredth part Of the
potato is fat; 8 per cent nitrogen, per
cent sugar. These more valuable sub
stances are SO slight that during tho
famine of 1917 Irish cotters formed
the habit Of cooking potatoes with a
bone in the middlc''-that is, Of under
cooking them so that they might delay
digestion and stave off hunger.
There are substitutes, of which rice
nearly approaches the potato in values
and defects. The correct instinct OF
rice eaters has mended the. latter by
the invention of pilaf, in Which rice Is
supplemented by chopped meats W
Gravies.--New York World.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
The Sn7ith-Mur'rayCO.
Word. Which Have strayed.

Hardly any words in the English ian.
guage have strayed farther from their
original meaning than the terms Of for.
estry. Thus forest was originally IA
great tract Of country, which might In
clude woods, cultivated lands, pastures
and even towns and villages, all the
hunting rights over which were reserv.
ed to the monarch. A chase differed
from forest mainly in the fact that
the hunting rights, were vested in
subject instead of k.Sg. A park was
a fenced preserve, either.in or out of a
forest, while a warren was a piece of
waste ground over which the right to
hunt the hare, the rabbit and the fox,
the pheasant, the partridge and the
woodcock had been granted by the
king.
In the same way the term afforesta-
ton had nothing to do with the plant
ing Of trees. It meant the subsection
Of any tract Of country to the forest
laws-in other words, it was the set
ting aside of this tract as forest. A
forest might and commonly did include
vast estates of landowners and large
towns whose rights remained untouch-
ed except as to game.-London Mail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
The Outdoor Woman,

When that husky brute, man, goes
into the big woods for the good time
Of the year no longer does he leave a
bundle Of frills and laces at home or
the shore, with nothing to assuage her
grief at parting with her lord but
stack Of the latest fiction, fond kiss
and, perhaps, hypocritical sWish you
could go with me-" No, indeed! Now
she goes with him, and he is finding
out that he is very glad she does.
Whether either he or she is glad.
however, depends, in measure-in
fact, rather largely-upon her clothing.
She must be warm in cold weather,
not too warm in hot weather, not be
bedraggled to helplessness when 1t
rains, nor snagged every few minutes
in rough going by stepping on her
skirt or getting caught on a stub. Ii
she is to be real companion to a man
she must not hold him back by add
ing to her natural handicap, lack OF
strength, the unnecessary and exasper-
ating unsuitable costtme.-Outing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Milk Producers Say
They'll Stop Supply

Connecticut milk producers today
take exception to published statements
Of the Connecticut Milk Dealers asso-
citation that the producers are asking
unreasonable prices for their product.
Members of the Producers association
dealers that they are not asking seven
cents per quart for April milk as pub
lished but 61A cents, an, increase OF
but one-half cent over the former
price. The raise, they declare, is
necessary because of the advanced
cost Of grains and other feed.
It is also declared that the intima-
ton that New York milk will be sent
to this section cannot be made effect
i've because that milk is but 3.5 but
ter-fat as against thel better grade
furnished in Fairfield county.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
DeIiohtfuf.

A certain young person had attained
her twenty-ffth year SO many times
that her ingenuity was about to crack
under the strain of getting away with
it. In other words, she would soon be
an old maid if something WASN'T done.
But what?
In her perplcxity she consulted the
seventh daughter of a seventh daugh-
ter. Il feel" declared the young per-
son tragically, "as if l We're drowning"
The seventh daughter Of a seventh
daughter was not lacking to herself.
Precisely" she replied. Drowning Is
described by all who have given it seri-
GUS trial as a delightful sensation, pro-
vided you don't struggle against it"
Whereupon. the young person saw
great light and went home and lived
happily ever after.-New York Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
THE WEATHER

New Haven, March 27-Fore-
cast:i Raan and colder tonight;
Wednesday, fair and colder.
Connectacuts Rain and colder
tonight; Wednesday, fair colder;
strong south to west winds.
Tho western disturbance has
developed during the last - hours
into a we'll defined disturbance
which is now central over On
tar1o. It Will probably pass out
the st. Lawrence valley tonight.
1T Is causing cloudy and rainy
weather In the eastern portion Of
the Lake region and ON the At
lanfac coast. Heavy rains were
reported from Mississippi, Ala
baana and Georgia. Thunder
storms were reported from sew
era1 places in the central and
southern districts. There has
been q decided fan In temperature
between the Rocky mountains
and the Mississippi river.
Conditions faSOr for this VII
c4nity cloudy and rainy weather.,
followed by clearing and colder
ON Wednesday,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
PLAN MAMMOTH MASS Meeting
TO Get ARTILLERY RECRUITS
AND VOLUNTEERS FOR NAVY
Civilian Committee 60 Beg Work to Strengthen First
Defense-Veterans of Civil War Stir Enthusiasm
Speeches Ringing With Patriotism.

"For thirty years." he continued,
"all nations have had their spies in
America. Though warned both the
administrations of President Roosevelt
and president Taft ignored the signal
with the result that politics have been
played by foreign governments right
under the nose Of the American peo-
ple''
Mr.. Ambrose believes that the rea-
son for this laxity Is the fact that
administrations serve but four year
term and the patriotism Of the indd-
vidual is in the pocket
w. r. Hobbs expressed himself of
the belief that a real danger actually
confronts the nation today and tndi-
viduals should not hold a1oof from en-
Istrnent when the crushing force of a
trained army would bear us down be-
fore an army could be assembled"
John J. ONeill, representing the Ia
Dor interests of the city, declared the
majority of people fail to believe that
a real crisis is inpe nding. Labor has
been taught by bitter experience to
look for the dollar and is looking for it
today but when real emergency comes
they will forget the dollar and rally to
a man in defense Of the country. La
replace them at cheaper wage and the
rnoneyed interests must lay the cards
on the table and also show q similar
patriotism with the worker
Introduced as "Everybody's friend,"
Larry Gill said that his district-the
East Side-does not believe the eIner-
gency period has been reached but
when it is shown to be here the East
Side will I-eSponkA
Two points were emphasized today
by those who commented on last
nights developments. Mr.. Ambrose in
his remarks, pointed out that foreign
born persons are ready and willing to
enlist, and are but waiting to follow
the Aunerfcan-born. The latter, he
said, should set the example.
Capt. Bennett declared that forma-
ton OF volunteer companies under
private auspices is futile. He declared
that law requires filing out the ranks
Of the National Guard before any new
companies will he recognized
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Dainty Undermuslins
Special Prices

Gowns square neck, ribbon rum good soft quality cotton
OpeCldl OOC
of good quality cotton muslin trim ribbon rum
neck Special ........... 49c
Skirts of good quality cambria with embroidery ruffe,
in assorted pattern Special .................- $50
Skirts of fine quality cambria, rufes of fine embroidery
in variety of patterns Special CSC
Envelope combinations trimmed with embroidery and
fine lace in dainty assortment of patterns Special at
P. N. Gorsets in very good model Regular $OO Now
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Jewels Worth $4,000
Are Taken BY Robbers

New York, March 27.-Offer Of
$3.50 reward for information leading
to the recovery Of jewelry taken from
a house on 18th street revealed today
that jewels valued at about $4,000
were stolen last Thursday from the
bedroom Of Mrs William McNair,
Descriptions Of the gems have been
sent to the police of other cities. They
included pearl necklace worth $780,
900.
Mrs. McNair is a daughter Of the
late Isaac V. Brokaw.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
AUTO KILLS WANDERE,R-

New Britain. March 77The body
OF an unidentified man. befieved to be
q ,wanderer. YVES found on the Beech
swamp road In the town Of Berlin.
short Distance south OF the New Brit
ain line, early Today The head and
upper abdomen were crushed and the
police be1isve tho man was Instantly
killed by speeding autom1bfle either
late last night or early this morning
The victim vas about feet inches
tail and weighed about 200 pounds
He was about - years OLD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

AT the home Of Mrs. AAice Spash OF
SO Sherman street, Miss Bertha Spash
was united in marriage to Mr. Leroy
Upson OF this city. The Rev. George
M. Grown of the First Methodist
church performed the ceremony
Arnong those present we're Mrs. Alice
Sapash, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram H. Epson.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Splash, MIR. and
Mrs. w. s. EqwelI, mr.. and Mrs. Virgil
Pullon, MFR. Fred Splash, Mr.. George
Spesh, Mr.. George Upson, Miss Ethel
Raistrick, and Miss May Spash.
Mrs. Mary K. Zones, regent Of the
Mary Silliman chapter, D. A. r., and
the delegates and alternates chosen
by the chapter to represent it at the
annual Continental Congress in
Washington, D. c., will go to New Ha-
ven tomorrow to attend a state meet
ing of the regents and those delega-
ted to the Congress The meeting will
be held at the Benedict Memorial
church at Orange and Elm streets
The morning session will begin at
1880 and luncheon win be served at
1880.
College women of the vicinity are
uTS0Q 70 dlL0IlQ lLA0 tIl0etiIlS IOfIIO1-
row afternoon at the residence Of Mrs.
Henry w. Hincks, SIT Washington
avenue, of the College Club of Bridge
port The meeting will open at S:15.
Mrs. Charles D. Lanier Of Greenwich
and Miss Marietta johnson Of Ala
bama win be the speakers
a In honor OF her sister, Mrs Pau
line Farrdnxton, who will soon be
married to Arthur Barnsley, Mrs.
Frank Dorsch OF S4S Capitol avenue,
entertained Saturday evening at her
horne. Mrs. harrington. who until
her resignation q short time ago, was
one. OF the most popular employees Of
the Dorsen Dry Goods Co, was show
cred with many beautiful gifts OF sill
yer ana cut glass Music, dancing
and games were enjoyed during the
evening and at late hour, Mrs.
Dorsch seEved her guests delicious
supper Among those present were
the Misses Lucille Contonine, Carolyn
MNchen, Ann Lggins, Blanche Bixby,
Julia Schultz. Dorothy Bunten, Jane
Calvin, Anna Stanley, Mary Curley,
Susan Raycroft, Beatrice harrington.
Dorothy Schultz, Mrs John Schultz,
Mrs. George Schultz. Mrs. Sanford
Boynton, Mrs Collin Bunten, Sr-
Mrs CONN Bunten. Jr-, Mrs Robert
Darling, Mrs E Thomas, Arthur
Barnsley, Frank Dorsch. John Wat
erhury, Sanford BOynton, Robert
Darling and John Schultz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Why She Went Home.

Wife-Tom, dear, this my first plum
pudding. Hub (dubiously)-It looks
rather nice. Wife-Do you know,
was wondering while making it why
we call it plum pudding when there
Isn't a plum in it. Hub (having eaten
q little)-I fancy, my dear, the word
should be spelled plumb" which, you
will find by the dictionary, means "a
little mass or weight of lead."-Boston
Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
A LAME BACK

is quickly relieved by applying A.
CYRUS PLASTER, This plaster re-
lieves backaeiae, caused either by kid
nsy troubles OF q cold settled in the
back. It has proven itself a specific in
such diseases as sciatica and lurnbage,
which rarely yield to internal treat
ment. We claim this plaster better
than any other kind Fnade-t COM
bines the curative properties Of all the
we'll kaowa kinds. If you don't find it
better we fe{uad the money. For
sale only at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
WALKING and Health.

AS a foundation for health there is
nothing better than four miles q day In
the open air. taking the weather as 1t
comes. Your family, your. work and
your life insurance company will oil
appreaaess 60 benefits aazsScA, and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Wash Goods at Our
Usual Low Prices

36-Inch floral and striped,
fine quality Batist in a full
range of colorings -. 100 yd.
4-Inch tennis cloth, linen
finish, in a range Of plain colors
and white :. 19c yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

your lace VIII snow the difference In
few mOnths.--Collier's Weekly.
And if you cannot make it four miles
q day better than nothing is two miles
or a mile or even a half mile If it is
done briskly with chin up, shoulders
back and to the accompaniment Of
deep breathing.-Hartford Post.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
STRATF0RD
Especial to The Farmer.)


Stratford, March 27-More than
by Alfred B. Smith, general secretary
OF the Y. M. G. A. of New York at
the Stratford Congregational church
last evening. It was the largest gath
ering of its kind ever held in the
town. Mr.. Smith, an able and con-
vincing talker, delivered very elo-
quent address on 1.-THE Signs OF the
Times He touched on the present
war in Europe, why our country
should be prepared and what should
be expected of every individual at all
times. The lecturer spoke for more
than two hours. The speech was
greeted with loud outbursts Of en-
thusiasn- The lecture was under the
auspices Of the Mems club Of the Con-
EDUCATIONAL church.
Anna Fargo, aged 10 years, Of
Franklin avenue, an employee Of the
Union Metallic Cartridge Co., was ar
raigned before Judge Howagtd w. Cur
tbs in the Stratford town court today
charged with running away from
home. The court placed Anna under
the direction OF Mrs Robert G. White
head for two months. Mrs Fargo tes-
tif1ed that her daughter wanted to go
ont every night. Some nights she
would remain away until midnight.
The girl denied her mothers story and
told the court that her mother refused
to allow her out at all For the last
two wrecks Anna has been boarding at
319 Main street, Bridgeport.
A mass meeting WIFI be held in the
town hall this evening to organize a
fof I've
Morehouse and J. Henry Brakeman,
recruiting officers, will address the
gathering.
The Woman's Aid society of the
Congregational church viii hold it's
annual fair and ssale Thursday after
noon in Packard hall.
John Ba11ent and Rose Henig Of
Bridgeport, doing business under the
firm name of the Stratford Market.
filed a petition in Bankruptcy in the
United States, court yesterday. They
have liabilities Of $2,s04.92, and s2,1S0.42
Of the amount is unsecured. Assets
consist of stock in trade, valued at
500; machinery and tools, 1895; debts
due on, open account, $30.95; unliquid-
ated claims, $125; money on deposit
1852; cash on hand, 81.
Medical Examiner William B. Cogs-
we'll in his finding today said that the
death Of six-year-old Arthur Peeso
of Park street and Huntington road
who was drowned yesterday afternoon
in six feet of water was an accidental
drowning.
The boy was playing in the cellar
near his house with a small sail boat.
One part of the cellar, lower than the
other, contained about six feet of
water. The boat slipped and in an
effort to get the toy which accident
ally left his grasp. the boy rolled into
the water and was discovered 10 min
utes later by his mother floating upon
the surface. A telephone call was
sent to the STAFFORD fire department
, who recovered the child. Life was ex-
tinct, DR., DeRuyter Rowland was
| summoned and seeing that medical
aid was futile notified DR.. Cogswell
who gave permission for the removal
of the body to the undertaking parlors
Of Clarence e. McGahay, Stratford
avenue. The body was removed to
the home today. The funeral will be
held Thursday morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
No Paxinq.

Bill-And her father would not pave
the way for her wedding2 Jill-Sure!
He refused to furnish the rocks.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Defined.

A number of scholars were asked to
explain the meaning Of the term
righteous indignation" and one little
chap wrote, Being angry without
cussing."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

Commodore William r, Cole. OF
the Volunteer Yacht Club. at Lynn.
Mass, telegraphed President Wilson
offering the club house as rsndez-
VOWS tor the naval brigade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

Shipments of fresh and cured meats
from Chicago last week totalled 35,-
S65, 900 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

E. f.. Brown, president Of the Min
neapoIis & ST.. Louis Railway Co., re-
signed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

Norman Mayer of New Orleans APP
piled for membership in the New York
Cotton Exchange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
White Goods

36-Inch white mercerized
Madras, in a range of styles and
figures. Special at. -. 15c yd.
36-Inch fine quality white
Nainsook and Long Cloth ;. !
~. ........... 15c yd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27

CORTEH q ROCKWELL, Plumb
ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality,
1851 Main and Hillside avenues.
Phone 1852. BIO .tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
All Wool Poplin Suits at $4,000

These suits ar excellent Values in the very
newest models; jacket is pleated back and
'front.' cuffs and pockets stitched with silk
floss, skirt is pleated, embroidered white
broadcloth collar.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
Tailor Made Suit at $3.50

Made of mems wear serge; jacket is me-
dunn length, bound with silk braid, deep
shoulder collar, sport skirt model with
pockets lined with Peau de Cygne, braid and
button trimmed; colors are navy blue and
black.
Semi Fitted Tailored Suits at $24.75
Made Of all-wool poplin, excellent quality
material, medium length jacket, hand tailor
ed, with deep collar, plain tailored skirt An
unusual value at $2475.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-27
IheSn1ith=Mu1:rayCO.
1o61h1amS tandM25z air6adAye!
BrIdgepo11s Busy Cash Store
Our Large Assortment of
Goats, Suits and Dresses
Makes Easter Wearables Extremely Moderate in
No Charge for Alterations.

WOmen's and Misses Coats of
Clever Designs and Interesting
Fabrics.
Coats at $3.50
OF all-wool poplin, high wasted effect,
pleated skirt, deep shawl collar and sash belt,
half lined.
Coats at $3.50
All wool velour coats, full flare model, belt
ed at back with buckles, deep pockets, button
trimmed, in gold and green
ALI Wool Poplin Coats at $1,000
In very stylish model, sash belt, shoulder
collar, collar and cuffs fancy stitched; colors
are black, navy and beige.
| 81 x 80 Everwear Sheets, Value
| GOO, Special at 79c
Seamless sheets, all perfect, no dressing |
torn size, finished in. hem; only limited |
quantity.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01
GERMAN PUB
Usher DEFENDS
THE U. S. ACT
Publicist Harden Praises Wilson and
Exposes German Sham.
HITS TEUTON DIPLOMACY
Warns People Entry Of United States
in War is Matter of Moment.

Copenhagen (via London) May J..
-Maximillan Harden, the German
"enfant TERRIBLE" publishes in the
latest issue of Die Zukunft another
daringly frank article exposing to
German readers the "sllams, preten-
ces and mistakes" of their governs
ment's policy.
The article is devoted to an entry
of the United States into the war,
which Herr Harden warns the people
must be taken most seriously. He
declares with a daring to which
probably no other German publicist
is equal, that Germany's peace over
lures were put forward only as a
bridge over which Germany could
pass to relentless submarine warfare.
Consistent with his earlier attitude
Herr Harden has only words of
high praise for President Wilson and
his policy, and reveals in various
passages sighting opinion of DR..
Alfred Zimmerman, which he did not
conceal at the time of Zimmerman S
elevation to ministerial rank.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01
Fremont Township Affairs.

Mrs. VIM. Duffy, a niece of the
late Joseph Lang, is staying at the
Lang home. Miss Catherine Lang.
daughter of Mr.. Lang, was called to
the bedside of her father. Miss Lang
is making her home with her aunt.
Mrs. kohler, in Clinton. Miss Oliver,
the Fort Dodge nurse who has been
caring for Mr.. Lang, returned home
today.
Joseph Van Lanshoot shipped a
carload of fat hogs to Chicago recent
ly.
Frank Schropfer and sister, Kath-
ryn, have returned home from Oak,
Neb., where they attended the funer-
al of their aunt, Mrs. Frank Wagner.
Nick Wagner shelled around 1000
bushels of corn last week at $1.45
bushel. Some charge for a little
corn.
Mrs. Ascherl and relative of New
York are here for an extended visit
at the Frank Mallinger home.
May /.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01
Ellsworth Happenings.

A. 3. Miller and Carl Olson left
here last night for Racine, Wis,
where they expect to go to work in
one of the large machine factories.
Miss Inez Brinton went to Jewell
today to assist in the Jewell State
Bank during the absence of Gilbert
Knudson, who is in Minneapolis.
Among those who are transacting
business in Webster City today are
Scott Abhell, H. j. Caruth and Har-
old Sogard.
P. o. Gunderson, who has been as
sistant cashier of the Farmers State
Bank since its organization, has re-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-05-01
army MEAS
IRE HELD Up
IN THE SENATE
Repassage in Original Form Is Be.
lieved Certain Despite
Delay.
WILL STICK TO ROOSEVELT
Volunteer Amendment to Give Col
onel French Army Certain
to Pass.
WILL STICK TO ROOSEVELT

Washington, d. c., May 1.-The
army draft bill, passed Saturday by
both houses of congress, will be ia
ken up again in the senate tomorrow
lin an effort to clear up the legisla-
tive tangle which is delaying refer.
ence of the measure to conference.
1t will be necessary for the senate
to pass the bill again, although
there is little doubt that it will GO
through ultimately in the form in
which the senate approved 1t Satur-
day, 81 to s. Senator La Toilette
and others may attempt to attach
amendments. The volunteer author
ization and other proposed changes
can be offered again, reopening a
wide field for debate.
Chairman Chamberlain of the mill
|tary committee secured recess un-
It'll II o'clock tomorrow, an hour
ahead of the usual meeting, and
will try to put through the bill to-
morrow. He made an effort to get ii
up today, but failed because several
senators declared it could wait day
or two.
1t is certain that the Roosevelt
volunteer amendment will be retain
ed in the senate bill and strong ef-
fort will be made to induce the house
to accept it.