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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

place in the Regulations it is well re-
 marked that modern war requires but one kind of infantry-good in- fantry." Remember, too, in this con- nection another statement in thel Re- gulations, which has been previously
 quoted, to the effect that discipline
 ''is the distinguishing mark of train ed troops"
 All these remarks tend toward one conclusion, namely, that the discip- line of the Army is big factor in giving men the ten,rclty which en- ables them to go into battle with dauntless courage and to win victor ies. Discipline can accomplish won ders even among men who are natur- ally lacking in brains and se1f-reH
 ance. It can. accomplish a great deal more, however, among those who possess these natural qualities. Men who are thoroughly disciplin- ed, and yet within the limits of dis cipline possess the priceless quality of initiative, make ideal soldiers. They are the men who can always be trusted to pull themselves out of tight places, to carry attacks through
 until success is won, to hold out against all odds.
 Making Yourself Real Soldier NIGH O1 IAlAS type WAl1 O0 IOuuo III the National Army-tens, of thous-. ands of them. If you have made up your mind to be one of them, see that | you enter into your training with Wgor and interest. Make yourself a thorough soldier in the quickest pos-
 sible time. Learn to obey orders
 without fear or question. At the same time remember to carry out those orders with true intelligence and self
 reliance.
 | Within the next few months the
 National Army will be formed into a l splendid body of troops filled with a spirit of loyalty and enthusiasm for our just cause, efficient from top to
 bottom. in which every man will be
 fitted and ready to do his duty. Such
 an army backed by all the resources | of the country-resources of men, of
 money, and of materials practically without limits bound to go for
 ward to victory. There may be tenn
 porary reverses and periods of gloom,
 as in all other wars; but in the end
 victory must and will be won. This is the object toward which all iyour training is to be directed. Put
 into that training all your own ear nestness and energy. Fit yourself to
 wear with pride and credit the uni
 form of an American citizen-soldier.
 This is the road of honor and of
 reak service Ito the Nation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Pequonnock Yacht Club Members Hold.
 Enjoyable Outing

l. Nearly 200 members, and families and friends of the Pequenonck Yacnt club members attended, the annual family outing yestreday which was held at Pleasure Beach. The guests were transported to and from the 1s- land in the boats of the club members and every one present reported most delightful day. The principal event of the day was the baseball game be- twen teams composed of the marr1eo men captained by, Elmert $. Ogden and the single men led by Herbert Havilard. William Mouncey, who is a champion cricket player, but who knows very little about the national game of this country, offciated as um-e pire and was accused of fayorihg the
 married men who won by the score or d1 to 10.
 Daniel Connors was the star per former making a clean home run and was awarded a. prize for his efforts. The winners of the fat mems race were George Penney, Commodore John F. Babineau, George S. Dorn and Charles Coons Elmer S. Ogden cap tured first in the free -for-all hundred ward dash followed by Charles Coons, Anthony Miller, George Mason and William Reaney. Mrs. Howard Ben ton and Miss Eden Mouncey were the prize winers in the race for women. 1n the girls race the winners were Dorothy Brown and three others Mrs. Francis Jennings. Mrs. H. $. Winter burn and Mrs. Anthony Miller were the winners in the egg race. In the third of a mile race Elmer s. Ogden captured first, Anthony Miller second and Charles Coons third. The heavy women's race was won by Mrs. Will liam Cordingly.
 over the lot by the single fellows in thetug of war and then a picked team from the club pulled the crew of tho Yacht Vidofner II. which is in the harbor and the sailors proved that 1t. pays to live in the open as they were easy winners. The great running event of the day was the third of a mile run between County Sealer Will liam H. Brown and Daniel Connors
 MT. Connors winning by. 10 yards Harry Kennedy and Mrs. John F. Welch proved to be easy winners in the cake walk and their work was greatly appreciated.
 Frank E. Elliott and Harry Balbineau were the chefs in charge of the cook tent and both made good on the job. John F. Welch, Randall OHara and Vice Commodore James anthony acted as officials in the athletic events Louis Brock was the handica pper.
 The day was ideal for an outing The committee in charge was com posed of Frank Braithwaite, chair man; George S. Dorn, Hiram IS. Win terburn and Alfred V. Elliott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

day I intend, in consequence, to draw by lot one among you, who will be plunged alive into boiling water and cooked for the salvation of all." Seiz- ed by fear all the patients made haste to report themselves as fully recover ed from their ulcers and consequently there was room in the hospital for those who really needed care. Phy- sicians today, by the use of similar ruses, have discovered many "hospi- tai sIackers.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
rHE SOLDIER IN BATTLE


 The average civilian, no matter how brave he may be. has little de- sire to xo into battle. Even though he knows very well that the chances of his being killed OF severely wound ed are comparatively small, yet the thought of placing himself in post of danger face. to face with welf- trained and courageous enemy is more or less terrifying to him. \ This state of mind is entirely nat ,ural. Every man goes through It. iThe bravsst soldiers of the Civil war and Of all wars testify to their dread of entering battle; but this is feel Aing that can be conquered even by a man who is physically timid. It IS lvclated that veteran soldier was ob- Snarved by one of his comrades just before the Battle of Seven Oaks to be, white and trembling and was re- preached with being scared. 'sYes, he replied, eff you were one-haf as 4 scared as I am. you'd be making dash for the rear" Ninety per- cent of the men now fighting so dauntless- Iy in Europe have doubtless passed through a similar experience and hold themselves in the path of duty only through mastery of their physi- cal fears
 E4
 As a mans military training pro- gresses, his body becomes stronger, i and therefore better able to stand strain, and intense actfvity. He grows accustomed to, the noise of heavy fir ing. He gets practice in handling his rifle and his bayonet with skill, so tfhat he becomes confident of his iabilxy to defend himself. He learns how to advance over ground appar- ient1y swept by bullets without expos ing himself to really effective fire. He grows used to the idea of meeting !enensies face to face in battle.
 All your training as a soldier will work toward putting you in condition to meet the test of battle when the time comes with true American spir- lit---wdth the intelligence and courage that make eventual victory certain.
 Private soldiers are not required to study tactical problems. These are solved by, the higher officers. But every man should thoroughly under stand thes following elementary prin- ciples of combat:
 1. The offensive wins.
 Battles are won by the individ- tual soldier. It is emphatically "up to him" Splendid leadership and fine { equipment are of avail only when each private does his utmost.
 viltorJ 66pendss more on nerve and fighting Spirit than dn the best weapons and arnor in the world.
 Importance of the Attack
 Defensive action alone never wins victories. The armory which succeeds must be ready and anxious to attack. There are many advantages in talk ing the offensive. The destruction of hostile trenches by heavy bom- ibardment preceding the attack weak ens the enexnyss spirit and sometimes leads to the surrender of men who are in no condition to withstand as- lsault. The. chief advantage, however is the sfact that the attacking side chooses; it's own time and place to strike, forcing the enemy to read5ast his defences accordingly.
 It is always possible in battle for good infantry to defeat an enemy greatly superior in numbers, but lacking training, discipline, leader ship. and morale" Qnfantry Drill Regulations, par. s54.) Tn another
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Cards have bean received recently bye friends announcing the engage ment of Miss Fsreda w. Binders of Brooklyn, N. Y, formerly of this city, and MT. Henry F. Bitzer, of Bridge port. Miss Enders left Bridgeport about one year ago, and since that time has been in charge of the multi graphing department of the Interna- tional committee, Young Mems Chris- tian association in New York city. While in this city Miss Finders was employed by the Bridgeport Brass Co. MT. Bitzer is at present in the service of the Bridgeport Hardware Corp in the capacity of purchasing agent, but soon expects to leave for the new Ma tionaI Army er1campment at Aver, Mass. N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Employees of wooden shipyards il the Northwest walked out.

A party of Canadian officers of American nationality called at the American headquarters on their way to city in the interior of France, where they will train a number of Plattsburg graduates and other of ficers of training schools.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
CENTRAL AVENUE MAN BEATEN AND ROBBED.

Thomas McAvoy, 1907 Central ave- nue, was set upon by a highwayman, who emerged from behind a clump of bushes and struck his victim threa times over the head with a, club early yesterday morning. The victim was robbed of $75 and is now at St. Vim cents hospital.
 A guard of the American Chain Co. found McAwoy with his head split in three places staggering about in Con- necticut avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
ON THE LEVEL!

If you want good tools, Am erican Hardware Stores is the place to get them. Our stock is the largest in the city of Bridgeport and the largest handled in any retail store in Connecticut. Our motto, Quality Rightly Priced,' '' is exemplified in every article in the store. Whether you want tools for your trade, or tools for your house, we can serve you best.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
THE KIND OF JEWELRY YOU WANT IS THE GUARAN-
 TIED KIND
 THE KIND WE CARRY ALWAYS IN STOCK.

No matter what you want .in Jewelry, Watches or Diamonds we have it. Come in and let tsus show you our complete line of reasonably. priced Guaranteed Jewelry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

The United States is not to fix the price of meats. but the public can feel sure that the dealers who have the enterprise to advertise will also have the enterprise to secure good bargains for the customers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL. plumb ing and Heating. jobbing a speciality. s051 Main and Hillside avenue. lt'Phone 326-2. B 10 st4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

MT. and Mrs. William s. Graham. of 757 Wood avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Georgia Helen to Landon Sargent Chilcott, Jr.. son of Dr. and Mrs. L. s. Chilcott, of Bangor, Maine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

The Spanish consul at Amo, Jose Malcampo, is dead, due to a fall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
.HOME-R COURSE
 FOR CITIzEN-SOLDlERS

reserved) This Course of 30 Daily Lessons Is Offered to the Men Selected for Service in the National Army As Practical Help in Getting Started in the Right Way It Is Informal In Tone and Does Not Attempt to Give Binding Rules and Directions-These Are Contained In tte Various Manuals and Regulations of the United States Army to Which This Course Is M Merely Introductory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

paid post in the royal entourage.i He had, in 1914, been offered the post of Governor-G General of Australia, but declined. it is said, on the insistence of his wife who had no desire to. go to the Antipodes. In June 1915 King George bestowed upon him the dec oration of Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. The battal- lion of which the. Earl is now com mander was raised at the request of the late Lord Kitchener.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

stiuc,i"nses abi.hing Ibis practice
are discontinued. Disrontiiuance
orders shall be accepted when
given h, subscrihefs and auparu.
tus and drop wirings ar, to be
promptly removed aud turned into
stock.
These orders, stringent Gs they
may appear, are necessary because
OF the difficulty in securing mate.
rials ut ahy lp.ice to meet ilnperu.
tive demands, caused by the growth
in excess of our estimate nnd pot.
sible needs Of the Unit. d States
government,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23
THE DIyIE'S GUESSING CONTEST,
Miss Willie Collier the Fortunate Win.
ner Of the IS. 90 in Gold.

The Corn Guessing Contest"
at the Dixie Bargain House ,ss
terday created a great deal IL in.
terest. A prize Of 80 in gold was
offered to the person who cusssd
nearest to the number of grains Of
corn contained in glars jar which
was exhibited during the day in
the Dixie Bargain House window,
The prize was awarded to Miss
Willie Collier who made the near.
est guess. The jar contained 1860
grains Of corn and Miss Golfers
guess was 1857 only missi iug tho
exact number by three grains,
The guesses ranged from $50 To
100 O0l. Over 600 guessss wers
registered.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

structure that any community
might we'll feel proud of. This
school now has over 100 students
and il using four transportation
wagons to bring the children of
the district to school. Mr.. 81 b.
Stewart, the principal, and his cap
able corps of assistants are doing
a fiue work. With the farmers
organizing agricultural clubs fer
the purpose of improving farming
methods in the county, and the
great improvements being made in
our public school system, it would
seem that there are better and
more prosperous times ahead for
Oktibbeha county.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23
FARMERS CLUBS
ORGANIZED
S,lf Creek Consolidated
School Among Best
in the State.

Nlessrs. Horace CunhiDgharn,
secretary Of the oktibbeha County
Progressive Club and c. b. Scrog>
gin, superintendent of Education
visited the Self Greek Consolodat-
ed Schools Wednesday and or
ranized a Farmers Club with TWEEN.
ty.two members with FL. B. John
son as secretary. On the same day
Mr.. Cunningham organized q Climb
at Adaton with twelve membeas
and j. s. Christopher was made
secretary of this club.
The CONSOLIDATED schools at Self
Creek, where the FIRST club was or
panized is one of the best county
schools In tho county and will
rank with any of the schools OF
its kind in the state. A splendid
two story building is being COM
plsted. twill consist OF five class
rooms on the lower floor and and
the upstairs will be used as an su-
ditorium. Three Of the rooms are
now being used and when this
building IL auishsd II will % .
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23


Read these prices
carefully and when
you 60 to place your
order, think Of the
United Stores Com
pany, Star k vile,
Miss.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23
OLD FlDDLERS
ATTRACT CROWD
McMinn. of Choctaw and
Burdine of Alfalfa
Win First Prizes

The Old Fiddler's contest which
took place at the courthouse last
evening was a complete success
from every standpoint. Every
seat in the courthouse was occupied
and extra chairs were placed in
evesy available space; the bar, the
sisles and the windows all being
filled and every space where stand.
ing room could be had, was oc
cupied.
Hon. NJ. A. Saunders acted as
Master of Ceremonies and intro.
duced the fddlers in his most
happy style.
Hon. w. w. Magruder deliver.
ed the prizes. His remarks which
were humorous, original and ap.
propriate, brought forth laughter
and applause, and alone were wortl
the price of admission. Any mar
or woman who appreciates goot
thing, would have paid rs cents Il
have heard Magruder.
/ The greatest hit Of the evening
was the four Q'Rspuon brothers
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23
TELEPHONE COMPANY
ISSUES STATEMENT
Will Not Solicit New Bus.
mess Until War Com
ditionS Settle

The Cumberland Telephone has
following statement:
From and after this date The
Company accepts oil applications
for Telephone service subject to
delay IN the installation 0f same,
for the following reasonsi
First. The difficulty in securing
the necessary Telephone supplies,
due to tie inability Of the manu-.
facttires to secure the necessary
raw materials for The production
OF same, and this, coupled with the
transportation difficulties. makes it
impossible to meet promptly all
demands for telephone service.
Second. The Company must
hold itself in readiness to prompts
ly and efficiently serve the needs
of the Government in any mannet
aud everywhere the government
may request.
The practice Of soliciting sub,
scnbers to retain stations that they
have ordered discontinued shall be
discontinued at once and all in.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

of Heury's School l1nusa. This
qnartette sang several numbers
and they were enthusiastically
encored by lie vas audience and
were ca'l,d out again after the
hddlers concluded.
The first prize at $40 90 for fid.
der over 4 ty years OF age, was
awarded to Mr.. Pope McMinn, Of
Chociaw county. The first prize
for $40 90 for under hlt,, went TO
Mr.. Pearl Burdine, of Koschisko,
All lie ,'her contestants were
given valuable and useful prizes,
contributed by merchants of the
city. The following is q list Of
contestants e. A :IlefliD, Long
views N s. Sanders, Gordo, Ala. /
T. A Morris, Caledeuia Andy
Duncan, Caledonia; Pope McMinn,
Choctaw Go Pearl Burdins, Kos
cuisko; II. 7. Tuner, Hickory
Grove; Tom Ware; City; j. q.
Wood, Columbus; L. W. uodnett,
Meridian. r. Z. johnson, A. 6 NJ.
College, Spencer Alston, county,
w. g. Watt, county.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23
Campus Literary Club Meets.


Mrs. J. c. Herbert was the
hostess of the Campus Literary
Club Wednesday afternoon, Feb.
l4th. Mesdames MonosmIth,
Walker and Ranck had charge of
the program, switch had the Temp
est as it's central theme. After
the program, the annual election
OF officers took place. Mrs, F. j,
Weddell was elected president,
Mrs. j. e. Herbert, vice president,
Mrs. H. K Gayle, secretary and
Mrs. Daniel, treasurer.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

Mrs, J d. Besttie had the
pleasure Of having all her sons
with he- on Wednesday. Messrs
I. b., r. M. and g. NJ. Beattie,
Of Memphis. Mr.. Arthur Beattie,
of Earle, Ark, and Mr.. Ii. A.
Beattie, Of this oity. Mrs. Beattie
has been qnite sick for the past
week, but her many friends will
be glad to know that she is now
much improved.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

Our terms are
positively CASH
All orders are sent
out collect ON deliv-
cry. No deviation
from this rule. It
applies to ALL,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. 9. q. BsrdweIl are
the proud parents Of q baby daush.
ter.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

Our line Of Fruits and Veg
etables are always Fresh. and
the Prices are Right. Get our
prices before you buy.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23
FLOUR

The Flour Market is so unsettled
thut we have decided not list it. ASK
Price,
Figs Cal. pkg each..... .................." ~
Fish flakes u, Il NJ. slnail...-...-.... IL
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-02-23

Macarnni pkg ......". ....".
Mackersl small. ..,...............
Mackerel Medium. go.
Macherel large .....,...-.,,...
Marslilnallows per ID j. ..
Matches per box -. ...,.,....
Meal 3S Id sacks ask price. ......
Meal Best cream per lb,.... :.
Home Ground Meal Ter h.. .....
Milk Borden's evaporated small.
MIX CaiDation evaporated small
Milk Dime Brand Condensed. -.
Milk Eagle Condensed. go. :.
Mipce Meat condemned packnge..
Nilncr Meat Zoe Jars. 80. -. =.
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-09-06
Interesting Facts From
Railroad War Board

Fairfax Harrison, chairman OF
the Railroads War Board, issues
this statement:
with an increase in equipment
OF only 8 per cent the railroads of
this country rendered nearly s6
per cent more freight service in
une of this year than in the same
month last year.
These figures are contained in
a report on freight operation
which has just been received by
the Commission on Car Service
of the Railroads War Board.
They furnish additional proof of
the vigorous and successful CT
forts which the railroads of this
country are making to help win
the war by producing greater
transportation efficiency. They
also indicate that the shippers are
doing their part too, as freight
traffic could not have been in
creased to such an extent without
a prompt and intelligent response
by the shippers to the request of
the railroads to load cars to full
capacity.
The distribution of empty cars,
irrespective of ownership, into
districts where they have been
most needed, has also helped to
increase the railroads efficiency
in handling the abnormal amount
of freight that the was has pro-.
duccd. y
Both the railroad men and the
shippers arc to be congratulated
on the zeal and skill with which
they have carried out the requests
of the Railroads War Board to,
make one. car do the work of two
Intensive loading has increased
the number Of cars available to
meet the demands of the govern,
ment and the shipping public by,
many thousands. Prompt load
ing and unloading and the efforts
which the railroad employees are
making to keep cars out of the
repair shops have also done mud
to facilitate the movement of
freight"
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1917-09-06
Bring Your Prize Produce
NJ to the Red Cros, Fair

Those OF you farmers who have
produce of any kind which you
wish TO display will have. the op-
portumity by bringing it to the
Red Cross Fair, which will be
held in Arvada, September 14th
and 18TH Friday and Saturday.
The VACANT. store room of Chris
tan Stoke has been very gcncr-
ously donated for the purpose,
and the ladies of the Arvada
branch are working hard to make
this a very Attractive feature for
everybody. A display of canned
goods, culinary, flncy work, etc,
also limited amount of fancy
chickens. rabbits, and such things
as can be gotten toy ether in a
comparatively limited space will
be had. An admission Vi nom.
inal amount will be charged as
means OF raising money 'tor the
Rcd Cross. No money. will be
paid for premiums and no entry
fee will be charged: Ribbons will
be awarded by competent Judges
who will be selected with a view
to securing those who are disin-
tcrcstcd in any entry or prcmium.
Any one interested should .calkup
Mrs. ]. b. Mailing, Arvada 1881.
Judges on Stock and Vege.
tables:
Luther secrest, Ira Kirkpat$
rick. A. H. Barth.
Fancy Work
Mrs. H. George Beaver. Mira.
Samuel johnson. Mira. Porter
Smith.
Arts and Csalts-
!. Miss Bohman, Miss Mable
Lesher. Miss Mary Schultz, =
( Fruits and Canning
/. Mrs. Stsley. Mrs. Barth, Mrs.
Griffith. +.
Flowers \
MIR. Manchester, Mrs. Juchem.
Mira: H1rSt.
China and Paintings
MrA HQrian.