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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
Today's Anniversary

The first reference to the discovery
Of petroleum. in America is contained
in a letter written on Nov. 27, 1929,
by Joseph de La Roche D'Allion, a
French missionary to the Indians. He
had crossed the Niagara river and
made his way southwark through
Western New York into northern
Pennsylvania, where he found a
spring from which oil flowed. This
oil was highly esteemed by the In
dams for medicinal uses. The letter
of the priest was published in 1892 in
Sagard's "Histoire du Canada" This
old spring was probably identical with
the one described by the Massachu-
sets Magazine in 1889: I'm the north
ern part of Pennsylvania there is a
creek called Oil Creek, which emp
ties into the Allegheny River. It is
sues from a spring, on the top OF
which one may gather several gallons
a day. The troops sent to guard the
western posts halted at the same
spring, collected some of the oil, and
bathed their joints with it. This gave
them great relief from the rheuma-
tisn with which many were afflicted.
The water, of which the troops drank
freely, operated as gentle purge
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
THE FIRST OF THE
KINGS OF FRANCE

In the French calendar today is the
anniversary Of the death in 5ll OF
Clovis, the Great, the first king of
France and the founder of the Frank
ish monarchy. Clovis was the son Of
Childeric, a petty potentate of that
period, and at the age of fifteen he
succeeded his father as ruler of the
Salian tribe, then residing within the
territory of his native town Of Tour
nay. At that, time central Gaul was
still governed by a Roman warrior
and Clovis marched against him al
Scissors, routed his 1egions, and put
him to death. The whole Belgie
country and the cities of SCISSORS.
Rheims, Troyes, Beauvais and Antenr
submitted to Clovis. AS the most
powerful prince in Gaul, he was court
ed by Catholic bishops, who induced
him to put aside his first wife and
marry Clotilda, a Catholic princess. AT
first she found him reluctant to re-
nounce the national god Of his coun-
try and embrace the Christian faith.
There is 1engend that he remained
r, gan until. by the d Of the Chris
tan God, he gained a victory over
the Germans. The Alemanni, ances-
tors of the modern Teutons, then as
now coveted the rich country Of north
ern France, and Clovis fastened to re-
pei them when they crossed the Rhine
with a great army and invaded the
country. In a great battle near Toll
biac the Germans at first proved too
powerful for the defenders of France,
and they had already chanted their
song of victory when Clovis, in des-
pair, fell upon his knees. According
to tradition, he prayed: God of Clo-
tilda. give me assistance in this hour
/ of necessity, and I confess thy name"
The course of victory was immedi-
ately turned, the Germans turned and
fled, and the flower of their forces
and their king were slain. Within the
same year Clovis was baptized at
Rheims, and with him 5000 of his
companions. Clovis continued to ex-
tend his empire until his death at the
age Of forty-five, when his possessions
were divided among his four sons.
Clovis's conversion to Christianity did
not seem to affect any change in his
moral nature, and in disposing Of his
relatives who were petty princes OF
territories he coveted he resorted ia
the most revolving devices which
ftreachery and cruelty could suggest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Nov. 27-For
Bridgeport and vicinity: Proba
bly, light snow OF rain late tonight
and Wednesday; warmer.
Connecticut: Increasing cloudi-
ness and warmer, probably snow
late tonight and on Wednesday;
moderate northeast to southeast
winds.
A long ridge of high pressure
along the Atlantic coast is pro-
ducing pleasant weather with
low temperatures in all the cast
ern districts from Maine to FTorf-
da. Cloudy and unsettled wealth
err with rain or snow and rising
temperature prevails in the CEN
trail districts. The lowest tenn
perature reported this morning
was six degrees below zero in
Northfe1d, VT. Frosts were re-
ported as far south as Florida
White River, Can, reported q
rise in temperature of 4S degrees
during the last "A hours.
Conditions favor for this vicin-
ity fair weather, followed by In
creasing cloudiness and slowly
rising temperature, which Will
probably develop into light rain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
THE GOVERNMENT MEANS lit

FT~HE WHITE paper manufacturers have made another
agreement with the government. The sharp lesson
that followed the failure of their first agreement will
100 be repeated
The Oklahoma coal miners telegraphed Fuel Adminsra
tor Harry Garfield they would not keep their
unless they granted increase Garfield
piled that the operators must by operating their mines
and filing their cost Sheets with petition for revision In the
aand operate them,
BY such methods these the manufacturing business Of
America will be founded upon solid support Coal lies at the
base Of manufactures The supply must not be nerfer
ca with by the operation of increasingly higher price, die
fated not by necessity, but by greed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
HIT WITH HAMMER
DURING ARGUMENT

Unable to express himself clearly in
English, Alfred Sptletto, Of, TIA Mad
ison avenue, was trying with wild
gesticulation and loud tone to con-
vince a young woman employe at the
plant. Of the Atlas Shear Co., about
$3.50 o'clock this morning, that he
had not, as she claimed, been gossip
ing about her. A man entered the
room, and seeing tire two engaged in
the argument, struck Sptletto a blow
on the jaw with a hammer.
Two of Sptletto's melars were
broken off, and the head of the ham
mer tore open the flesh Of the cheek,
penetrating into the mouth. At the
emergency hospital DR.. J. F. Keegan
dressed the weuad and sent Tie RAn
homo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
At the Ribbon Section
one gets ideas

Never were handsomer ribbons
and if one is in search of original
ways for making bags and other sun
dries from ribbon, please look.
Novelty Satin-stripe Taffetas, four and
one-half inches wide, in seven color COM
binations
Moire Taffetas, five inches wide, five
colors.
Novelty Taffeta and Moire, four and
one-half inches wide, light blue, navy
and white
Scotch Pfaids, four color combinations.
Red, white and blue Ribbon, narrow
widths, just what is wanted for tieing
Christmas packages.
Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
FIREMEN CALLED
BY FALSE ALARMS

On a bell alarm from Box 1856, at
H:4o o'clock, and a still, early in the
morning, firemen responded twice,
last night, to false summons for what
was thought to be fire in the We'll
fare building, Madison avenue. It
was found that the persons who had
sent in both alarms had mistaken the
glare from a heater used to dry new
plaster, for a fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
che Dm!RQQd CO
EstabklxheS 1857
Opening Of the Christmas Season
The store will be closed Thanksgiving
and Immediately after the Holiday Stocks will be ready

Christmas will be different this year. That is
the expression continually heard, and when one
stops to think, every Christmas has been different
from the before. The duty Of those who have not
''gone across" is to keep up the spirit There is
great deal in atmosphere and there will be ever
green's sweet smelling pine Christmas trees candles
and many many things for kddies. Don't let the kid
dies feel the difference this year The store has
suned its Christmas dress. Green of basan1 red of
ponsettias, glittering stars and garlands The day
OF miracles is not past Peace Of worthy and last
ing characer nigh suddenly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
Wash goods

In spite of the price of cotton ever
mounting higher, here are three spe-
Gals which might be used for practi-
cal Christmas gifts.
French Serge Of Cotton in plain colors,
very suitable for ohildren's dresses, for
merly 80 cts.
80 cts. ass
Silk and Cotton Crepe de Chine which
looks as if it might be $500 yard. In
gray, old blue, lavender, formerly SO cts.
40 cts f1a
Mercerized Cotton Poplin, very nicely
finished material, formerly IS cts.
% cts. - So. E. !.
Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27

recog any other nation, but that of world Federation
1t though traight from the
American congress.
The writer's of the constitution lived in day when
familiar with the power Of titles and decorations Many
traitor to his country when foreign ruler confer
red title upon him. Kings themselves not averse,
richer betrayed
of the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
POLICE SEARCH
FOR JOHN TERRANA

Search is being made by detectives
nthis city and elsewhere. for John
Terrana, aged 20 years, who disap-
'peared from his home at 6,712 West
18th avenue, Brooklyn, a few days
ago. The young mans mother is Sc
riously i'll, and word from him is
anxiously awaited
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
PI.ATT SHOULD TEST
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Blame for the failure Of the fire
alarm system to operate satisfactorily
on the morning Of November 9Th, is
laid to the door of Arthur e. P1att,
superintendent Of the system, by
Commissioner John A Leopard, it is
reported. The commissioner iexonerates
Operator John J. Kelly, and says that
If Platt had made a test of the wire,
he would have prevented the trouble.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
Fine toilet wares

all necessary for personal comfort
D'Orsay Toilet Water, regularly $3.50,
special at $500
Tourists Gases, rubber lined, were
S1.OO, for 70 cts
SO cts, for - cts
Antiseptic Dental Powder, regular
Is cts, for 10 cts
Absorbent Cotton, best grade, was
40 cts, for 80 cts 10
Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
Some of the best hats

A number of individual style
which have been from $1,000 t.
$500. These evidence the best ma
terials and bear the marks Of distinc
tive style. Choice may be made TO
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-11-27
THE FOUNTAIN OF HONOR

- AMERICAN soldiers there but fountain
honor, the flowing bounty of their government
and people, If there to be any honor decoration
milton of American valor and efficiency other than American
rooognon it ought from that central council which
F have charge the notification of the war super
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
172 MEN REPORTED AT
 CAMP PIKE YESTERDAY

Up to yesterday evening 172 men had reported at Camp Pike under the selective draft, all of them from Ar kansas. Arkansas is to furnish 513 of the first increment, and the other states of the 18th division will furnish the remainder of the 2,00O quota. These are to report during the next five days, all of them to be in camp by Sept. 10. The next increment of 40 per cent is to report Sept. 19, an- other 10 per cent on October 8, and the remaining IS per cent at some later date. The order for the mobil- ization of the drafted men has been changed several times, and it is prob able there will be further changes, on account of the railroad transportation.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is the list of letters remaining for fifteen days in this of- flee unclaimed and if not called for by Sept. IT, 1917, will be forwarded to the dead letter office
 Gentlemen--J. A. Woodall, C. J. Tomis, Ivan Rogers, Luther D. Stokes, Master Willie Davis, Edward Ellis CD, J. R. Bedwell, c. W. Kinds, AL bert Walker.
 Ladies-Mss Hammer Webster, Miss Earnest Wilson, Miss Stoney Backer, Miss Ethel Pierson.
 When calling for the above, please say "advertised" and pay one cent on delivery. John A. Marr,.
 Postmaster.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
STREAM MEASUREMENTS IN
 TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO

A report presenting the results of measurements of the flow of streams that discharge into the Gulf of Mex leo west of the mouth of the Missis- sippi has just been published by the United States Geological Survey, h. terior Department, as Water-Supply Paper 40S. These measurements were made during the year beginning October 1, 1914, and ending Septem- Der 30, 1915, period selected because the run-off for year beginning Oc- tober 1 is practically all derived from precipitation within that year.
 The streams measured include Trim ity river, Brazos river, Colorado river (of Texas), San Antonio river, Neu ces river and the Rio Grande and number of its tributaries. The report includes also results of measurements on three streams-Mimbres river, Lampbright Draw, and Rio Tularosa whose waters do not reach the Gulf as they are discharged into closed basins where they sink into the sands or are evaporated. The records pre- sented include descriptions of the sta tions, results of current-meter mea- surements, and determinations of daily and monthly discharge.
 The report is without interest for the general reader but is essential to engineers and others who are using or planning to use the waters of the streams for irrigation or other indus trial or domestic supplies. Copies may be obtained without charge by applying to the Director, United States Geological Survey, Washing ton, D. C.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

Dr. Arthur Holmes of State college tells our Pennsylvania teachers that 375,0OO unmarried women of their pro. feSSion in the United States are main ly cheerful and conteuted, and that the percentage of those who are happy is at least as high aS it is in the case of those who are set in families, says Philadelphia Ledger. To stand in loco parpntiS to a schoolrO0m is not to realize completely the maternal in- StinCt and its satisfaction; but the teaching career, if it has ifs frequent discouragement, and it's often over towering wearinpSS, has likewise it's own peculiar componsutionS, and all of the little scholars are not indiffer- ent or ungrateful. If they do not in the active hours rise up to bless the instructor and the instruction. there comes repeatedly in after years d strong sense of gratitude to those who in childhood wrought with exemplary patience for their good.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
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Lord Baltimore pound paper at Guthrie s.
 The Ladies Home Journal for Aug ust is a good one-244.
 Are you saving your money to ln- vest in the next issue of the Liberty Loan?
 If you don't get your paper every afternoon and are sure that your neighbor has not borrowed it, call 242 and We will send you one.
 Mrs. !. J. Pope and little daughter returned to their home at Muskogee, Okla. this morning. They were ac- companled by Mrs. Pope's grand mother. Mrs. A. M Jones, who will visit there.
 This weeks Saturday Evening Post contains 120 pages and the cover mak ing @ total of 124 pages. It's full of real interesting reading-get one by calling 242-fve cents the copy.
 Sulferro-SoI is sold and recOm- mended by the Hesterly Drug Store. They will gladly tell you of it's great healing and building powers.
 The Prescott Daily News will begin a telegraphic service Monday, Sep tembel TO- You will get all the latest news of the world right at your door each afternoon. Add your name to the list right now.
 The feature picture Her Strange Wedding" billed to appear at the Gem today, lid not arrive. It will be here tomorrow and you will enjoy it.. An excellent program is being shown and it is fully as interesting as "Her Strange Wedding" and will please you.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
University Of Arkansas
FAYETTEHiLLE

Offers full and complete leading to degrees In agriculture engineering. education normal work and liberal arts and sciences
 Complete courses in music, painting drawing, domes- tic science, domestic art and other work that appeals especially to During the next session, special intended to for various kinds or work will be offered
 The University of Arkansas Is standard institution requiring four Of high school for unconditional admission to the freshman class and of college work for degree It's graduates admitted without res ervaon to the greatest graduate schools of the Unit ed States
 It's mechanic ars electricity engineering and asrcu- ture special courses of practical nature provided for students of ability who have had the high school ed cation for uncondoned admission to the fresh class The Training High School in the College Of Education admits student who finished the offered by the public schools in his home school district.
 Tuition is free to residents of the Other fees small Board in the dormories is furnished at cost Climate and healthfulness of Fayetteville inferior to none in the United States
 The next session opens Wednesday, September 19 For cataogs. bulletins and full information write The Registrar.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
WILL BE REPAID FOR THEIR
 WORK

Women everywhere suffer from kid ney trouble backache, rheumatic pains, swollen and tender muscles stiff joints--and it is to help those who suffer as she did that Mrs. C. J. Ellis, 505 Sth Ave, Sioux Falls, S. D., writes: Il feel sure if any one both cred as l was will give Foley Kidney Pills fair trial they will be repaid for their work. It seems foolish to neglect an ailment when there is such remedy to be had" They correct bladder disturbances, too.
 Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

The woman writer who wants to know "Why do men prefer second rate women?" may not have guessed that it's because they know second rate women are plenty good enough for them.-El Rena Democrat.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

Completion of the common school course through the seventh grade as outlined by the state superintendent
 Services needed to support wid- owed mother.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
BIG INCREASE IN YIELD OF
 RICE IN ARKANSAS BELT

Competent authorities estimate that there will be an increase of 500,- GOO bushels in the yield of rice in the Arkansas rice belt this season. There is very considerable increase in the acreage, and the prospects are very fine for a heavy yield.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

A great number of Prescott people read the daily paper but do not sub scribe. It would be better for every one if you would have a copy left regularly each afternoon at your home.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

Mrs. w. A. Bright and daughter, Miss Marguerite Bright, spent last night in the city as the guests of Mrs. Bright's sister, Mrs. Carrie Scott. They are en route to their home at Hugo, Okla, from Little Rock.
 LOST-10 cent purse containing one five dollar bill and about one dol lar in change. Will pay $1.0O reward for return to ne. Purse was lost be- tween the store of Gentry Buchanan & Co. and Imon Gees. Horace Ca they. 6d2
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06
THE WEATHER

We have a scholarship in Tyler Business College for sale.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

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The Prescott daily news., 1917-09-06

Thirty-five years experience and 600.- 900 cures. Patients received day and night. Correspondonce confidential Long Distance Phone 225.
 %21 Park Ave HOT SPRINGS. ARK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15
Every Shirt Perfect
Mems Store Open at 8 AIM.

The Mems Department (Shirts, Furnishings,
Hats and Clothing) will open at tomorrow,
the first day of the sale, for the convenience of
our patrons who wish to select their shirts before
going to their Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

There the entire lot All perfect Shirts
possible duplicate today We could these shirts regular stock
and O Buy future supplies You will buy such
Every shirt full perfectly and well made Materials
Fine Madras Silk Stripe Madras Crepe Repp Pop Ha
Percal Oxford and Cambria Hundreds pat
select FROM including stripes figures and plad; also plain
white. Made with Numbered soft with
tached. Sizes 1874 to II. All sleeve lengths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

American Violet Talcum Powder
pure talcum. delightfully."- scent 7c
ed: regularly 10c box.
Regular 25c Boxes of SAM &c
toll Tooth Powder .....-......
Genuine keepc1ean Hairbrushes'
ebony, mahogany and white 60c
enamel finish: all pure bristles
lib. Bottles Peroxide hydrogen,
full strength and standard 1hc
make; regularly ESQ each....
Wilbert's Ar bu tus Face
Powder. flesh or white: regu- 1lr
larly Csc box. .....--.
Goldenberg's-First Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-15

witch Hazel, double distilled, &c
full strength. bottle ..........
Woodbury. Facial soap, lie
regular csc cakes. -..--.....
Williams' shaving Soap, DC
round cakes to At shaving mug
coIrnte,s High-Grade Triple
rrtr.ct.. all the favorite floral
odors, Including Italian violet.
Ia France rose. orange blossoms.
etc. Special, trial-size bot 1Oc
ties ................ -''..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

YOUR BUSINESS INVITED.
Our Record; Thlrty-eight Years Of Con.
sentative BANKING.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

OUR RECORD. THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS
OF CONSERVATIVE BANKING
Member Federal Reserve system
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20
State Bank
of Chicago
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OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
L. A. GODDARD. President.
HENRY 4. MAuGAN. viee.President.
FRANK I. PACKARD, Asst. Cashier.
G. EDWARD CARLSON, Asst. Cashier.
WALTER J. cox, Asst. Cashier.
EDWARD A. SCHROEDER, Asst. Cashier.
SAMUEL T.. KNIGHT. Secretary.
WILLIAM G. MILLER. Asst. Secretary.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

NS"es~ vs. ~AssSSAS"Os
p y. BAREERs Mgr Zones 4 Lsushl,n Steel Co.
HENRY 4 HAtGxN: 'yiies.pre.lden..
q y, H aI,,S Mgr Real Estate Loan Dept.
MN "A 4, ~ pE I,I Prop. Peterson Nursery.
GEO. u, RiCKC0RDs. Chi. Title & Trust Co.
MOSES ]. WENTWORTH, Capitalist.
TWO PER CENT
Interest allowed on Demand Certificates
Of Deposit for $1,000 and larger amounts;
THREE PER CENT
on Certificates OF Deposit running four
months or longer. and on
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
These can be opened at any time with
one dollar or more. Interest is com.
pounded January LIST and July LIST.
CHECKING ACCOUNTS
OF individuals, firms and corporations are
solicited. Loans made on approved names
o. coilaterals.
WILLS AND TRUSTS.
This banks Trust Department Is eQuippsA
To handle with skin and experience III
clients wills. estates. agencies. trustee.
ships. ETC., and Ii authorized by law "a
act in such matters.
INVESTMENTS.
Clients wishing to avail themselves o.
the banks experience In selecting safe
Investments are invited to call on o.
write our Bond Department or Rea
Estate Loan Department for choice
bonds and mortgages yielding 9 and On
per cent Interest. These can be- had 10
amounts OF 500 and upwards,
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS
YOUR BUSINESS INVITED.
Our Record. Thirty eInbt Neare ~ 70,
sentative BANKING.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-05-24
South Needs Better Cattle Markets.

Better marketing facilities in the
South are essential to the increase in
live stock production which is desira.
bic from every point of view. espe-
cially at this time with meat sky high.
Various methods of improving the
present situation to meet war condi-
tions have been tried and the most
promising ones were discussed today
by the United States department of
agriculture. Among the most impor-
tant are the organization of coopera-
tive shipping and marketing clubs
and of local livestock buying COM
panies, the establishment of local
packing houses. the custom of hold
ing livestock sales on advertised
dates, and the use of local ice plants
in curing farm meats.