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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21
stoneMaIIIa W.T..

StOnewall Jackson owed his celeb
rity to action. not epigram, but the fol-
lowing ascribed to him by the Brook.
Ign Citizen, is by no means bad sam
pie Of biting wit. A major was report
ed wounded, and therefore unable to
perform certain task. wounded 7"
exclaimed Stonewall. 'If that is so 1t
must have been by an accidental dis,
charge Of his duties,"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21

couldn't get 1t. Train time came near
er and nearer, and I was getting more
desperate. At last I FASTENED to the
telephone booth and called up friend
In Muncie. She finally told me the
name Of the town, and got along all
right"
"Where was the placer" asked the
vanquished one.
ut was, let me see"
But there the poor woman stopped.
She again had forgotten the name Of
that little town, somewhere in north
ern Indiana.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21

The work that this force win do
will be invaluable. With the airplane
spoilers and photographers, It win
complete the vast air service which
It is expected will blind the German
army and prepare the way for the ar
tillery and Infantry to break up the
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21
Why Bald So Younn1

Dandruff and dry scalp usually the
cause and Cutlcura the remedy. Rub
the Ointment into scalp. Follow with
hot shampoo Of Cutlcura Soap. For
free sample address, "Cuticura, Dept.
<, Boston. At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21
Az They Say In the Army.

Overheard in the car:
Bella-Halloa, Peter, whaur did you
spring frae2
Peter-Ach, I'm DOT O. work.
Bella-oot o. work, are ye? Whit
are ye gaun to dae?
Peter-I havena settled yet. I'm
thinkin' O. applyin' for job as valet
to q munition worker.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21
Advice.

"My son, 1t is easy enough to be a
promising young man."
Eyes, father"
"But the trick in life is not to prom
Use, but to perform"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21
Naturally.

"Does the new question department.
you started work all right?"
"No; I find 1t won't answer"
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21

Woman suffrage will increase New
York city's election expenses by ST.
100000.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21

The needle goes through Its work
but not until 1t is hard pushed.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21

Cyprus raises about 10000 tons of
locust beans year.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-02-21

Those who object to liquid medl-
cines can secure Peruna tablets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
PORT FOR INLAND NATIONS.
Project is Receiving Attention in
 Switzerland and France.

Washington. Oct. IA project to provide an independent Atlantic port for Switzerland, Bohemian, and oth- CT inland European nations. in order to render them economically inde- pendent of Germany after the war, is receiving attention in France and Switzerland, according to a report to the Department of Commerce from Consul General Ravndal, at Nantes, France.
 This project, the Consul states, has aroused much interest at Nantes, whose municipal authorities are con- ferring with commercial interests in Switzerland with a view to combined action. The business men of Lyons also are said to be watching the movement with deep interest, al- though they have not yet joined it. The general idea seems to be to con- struct suitable rail connections be- tween the inland production centres and one of the Loire ports-Nantes, St. Nazaire, La Rochelle, or Bordeaux It is also thought possible the pro ject may be forwarded by the con- struction of canals linking up the Rhine and Rhone Rivers with the navigable lake system of Switzerland.
 Existing railroads are available to form the backbone of such construc- tion. Port facilities already have been developed at several of the ports because the war. demands and rail road yards and warehouses ample for the beginnings of such a project are available at Nantes and. St. Nazaire. It is thought that after the war American passenger and freight traf- fic with Central Europe as well as 1 with France will tend toward the Loire ports in preference to the more distant Channel and North Sea ports, | which, owing to their location and meteorological conditions, increase the cost of navigation and insurance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
DESTROYERS THE LAST WORD
 IN FIGHTING SHIPS.

According to William G. Shepherd, the war correspondent, who tells in Everybody'S for October how Amer ica is combating the U-boat menace, our naval submarine destroyer is the last word tn fine building. Tt costs two million dollars. It is real ly two ex0uisitely mounted turbine engines with a thin skin of steel put around them to keep them afloat. These engines have the power of 27,- 900 horses, enough to drive a great liner. The destroyer is so loaded with bombs and torpedoes and explo- sive deviltrias that it is, potentially, a huge bomb in itself. It slices the ocean at forty miles an hour. It is all power and danger. It can not upset. Wbile an ordinary ship is doomed if she rolls much lower than fortyfive degrees, or halfway down to the surface of the sea, the de- stroyer on the side of wave can roll over to one hundred and seven de- grees, whick is seventeen degrees be- low level, and still right herself.
 "Such is the tool that Young Amer | lea, in the European anti-submarine patrol, has used. And he has used it exultingly. with the blood of excite ment and adventure surging through his young body. Master of the pow CT of twensy-seven thousand horses riding its than shell like an aviator on silk wings, conqueror of the ten- month stqfm that sweeps yearly across the ocean and about the shores of England. Ireland and France, he is componer: part of piece of hurt | ling death"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
DAILY MAPS ARE MADE AT FRONT
 BY OBSERVERS
The Most Seemingly Unim- portant Activity of Enemy
 Charted and Filed.

With the American Armies ill France, Oct. 4.---(Correspondence of The Associated Press s.)---In the quiet sectors where the American troops are getting the final touches to their training, the men are studiously schooled in noting the slightest, the most seemingly unimportant activity of the enemy.
 Every artillery observer, advanced sentinel and lookout, must report with exactitude and detail all that he sees on the other side of the line. The re- ports are collected, compared by the intelligence department of each di- vision or unit and transferred to maps. The daily map is supplemented by the weekly map.
 On the maps of one American di- vision are two clearly defined lines showing exactly the position of the German and the American trenches On the American side of the line on the map, in the morning there will be pinned numerous little red circles, in- dicating the points shelled by the Ger mans during the day pSeceding. Or the German side ct me lines 44r .snal | black figures wearing spiked helmets indicating, troop movements or crossed spades and picks showing where working parties have been seen.
 l Scarlet little airplanes likewise do the map on both sides of the line where enemy machines have beer seen. They bear indications likewise to make clear at a glance what hap. pened to the machines---whether the! were driven off by anti-afrcraft guns
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
'M'ADO0 WANTS
 TO HURRY BILL
Every Dollar to Be Raised By War Measure Must be Collected on Time, Says Secretary.

Washington. Oct. 4.-Speedv action upon the s0OoOOOO.OO0 War Revenue bill was urged by Secretary McAdoo in a letter yesterday to Senator Sim mons, chairman of the State Finance Committee which has been consider ing the measure for two weeks. MT. McAdoo wrote that, unless the bill is enacted into law quickly, financial disaster" is threatened.
 Plans of Congress to adjourn for a month over the November elections were upset by the letter, and caused the Finance Committee to take imme- diate steps to expedite it's work of re- vising the House draft of the meas ure. The adjournment plans, an- nounced in the Senate yesterday, were for the recess to begin on Oct 20.
 The adjournment program was an- nounced in the Senate yesterday by Majority Leader Martin, but, he said that it was framed on the assumption that the revenue bill could not possi- bly, be disposed of before the cleo tions. The Senate adjourned y.>ster- day until Monday and House leaders planned to begin today a series of three-day recesses until the s1,O00,- 00O,O00 Army Emergency Bill is re- ported, probably about Oct. IA.
 The Senate also plans similar re- cesses until the army budget is passed.
 MT. McAdoo's letter, as made public by him last night, is believed to have been inspired. in part. by an impres- sion that has spread around the Cap ituI that Democratic leaders do not want to take final action upon the bill before election. Some of the lead
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

whether they were attacked by allied planes, and what they are doing. pho tographing, reconnaissance or bomb ing.
 Other placards of cardboard show the movement of trains. The possess sion of such indications is of value to the artillery the next time there is movement behind the lines. :.
 There are further insignia for indi- eating telephone work, digging and the score of other activities that go on behind the line. Several consecutive maps may, and frequently do, reveal continued German activity of certain kinds at given points that may be checked by the artillery or other means.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
A Safe and Speedy 1 Rheumatism Remedy That Offers Two Weeks Treatment
 to Any Sufferer on Money Back Plan

Be fair to yourself, you sufferer from rheumatism, no matter what form. Go to Hartigan's drug stores or any good druggist and get a pack age of Rheuma, the guaranteed pre- scription. Use the entire bottle, and if you don't think it has given you quick and sure relief, say so, and you can have your money back.
 Isn't that a fair offer? Can you see any deceit or red tape about it? What chance do you take? Absolute | ly none.
 Then get bottle of Rheuma today. It's a reputable physicians prescrip- | ton, altogether different from reme-
 dies usually prescribed, free from mar cotics, and perfectly harmless Rheu-
 ma acts on the kidneys and helps to l foorce the uric acid from the swollen 1 joints and o+he- lodging places. Ii 1 pleases you e1 a day; it makes you
 hopeful and happy in a week. Ii
 has released from bondage rheumatic
 sufferers who thought nothing would
 give relief. It should do as much for
 you-it seldom fails.
 l Don't miss this money-back offer. A large bottle. sufficient for two weeks
 treatment. is inexpensive.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
American British, and Italian Warships Took Part in the Action Sensational Exploit Performed
 on Wednesday.
LEAVES AUsTRIANs ONE LARGE
 NAVAL BASE IN ADRIATI(
Attack Suggests Military Operations May Be Begu1 Along Northern Albanian Coast-situation
 Holds Large Possibilities
(Bv The Associated Press)

American British and Italian WarshPs have destroyed the Austrian naval Durazzo Albania This sensational po on Wednesday apparently has left the Austrans only large naval center in the Adrac that at Poa although the port of Plume may be used for this purpose.
 The attack coming at time when the Austrans in south ern Albania dire straits after losing their support lines eastward through Macedonia appears to be gnican Ital troops launched offensive there Tuesday, It sug gess that perhaps military operations may be begun along the northern Albanian in the the rereang trians the situation holds large possibilities Durazzo is within 100 miles Brinds the Italian naval base and within striking distance of Corfu from which directed the opera tions of the Allied fleets in the Medierranian.
 British material for the Austrian
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04


 and Italian warships have destroyed the Austrian naval base at Durazzo and the warships anchored there ac- cording to an announcement today.
 The attack occurred at noon We'd nesday when Italian and British cruisers protected by Italian and Al lied torpedo boats and American sub marines succeeded in passing througk mine fields,
 An intense bombardment followed until the base and the Austrian ships anchored there were completely de- stroyed. Italian sailors torpedoed a destroyer and a steamer.
 British and Italian airplanes CO., operated.
 A slight injury to a British cruiser bv a torpedo of an enemy submarine was the only damage suffered by the Allied squadron.
 London, Oct. 4-In the leveling of the Notifications and depots at Dur ago Wednesday the Entente squad ron, according to Central News dis patch from Rome, destroyed much
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

New two tone Plaid Skirts, fancy | pockets and belts, $12.50 value $9.95 l New complete stock of Womens and | Misses All Wool Sweaters, Crepe, de | Chine and Georgette Waists, Hosiery,
 Bath Robes, Kimonas, House Dresses, All Silk and Wool Underwear, etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

Blame for the collision of two pas senger trains on the Nashville. Chat tanooga & St. Louis Railroad at Nashville, July g, that killed 101, was placed on thu operating officials"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

Major-General Merritte W. Ire land, medical corps, was nominated by President Wilson to be surgeon general of the army for four years, beginning Oct. 4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

Robbers who dynamited a safe o1 the First National Bank at Cecil, Pa.. overlooked s79,000 in cash and es- capped with two Liberty bonds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04
NEW SUGAR TO BE
 ELEVEN CENTS

Eleven cents pound, or two pounds for 21 cents, Is the price set for sugar by the Food Administration. A small quantity is in local groceries which was purchased some time ago and may still be purchased for nine or ten cents. The future price, how ever, will be as quoted above.
 Conservation and voluntary meas ures in Canadian homes reduced the consumption of flour from 800,0 900 to 60O,000 barrels a month, compared with pre-war consumption.
 The proposed amendment to the Chicago Board of Trade, rules mak- ing grain in carload lots deliverable at any time during the month in case of emergency was adopted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-04

CTS want to conduct campaigns and believe the revenue bill can just as we'll wait until they get back.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

The order was promptly oibeyed; the candidate "saw the light and meekly submitted to the rest of the examination.
 A sweet young woman, employed in one of the Detroit draft board offices caught several slackers who were clever enough to foil the medical ex- aminers. One instance, which was reported by member of the local board, concerned young man who insisted he was deaf and who evaded the tests and tricks of the examiners. As he left the medical room the smile which the demure miss flashed at him caused him to forget war and country.
 Were you excepted?" the young woman asked in a very low tone.
 "Naw, they turned me down and and gee, I wanted to-"
 Don't worry, my friend. we made a little mistake and you're accepted, '' said a drawling voice behind the stacker.
 The youth whirled and faced the medical officer. He blushed and stammered but finally began to grin.
 That's number six for me- said the girl in the case.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
CHANGES IN CURRENTS OF WORLD
 TRADE HAS BEEN EFFECTED BY WAR

cess to Europe, has apparently turned to the United States. Our own inn ports from Asia have increased from $163, 3,000,000 in the seven months end ing with January 1914, to $462,000,- 900 in the seven months ending with January. 1918, while the exports to Asia (excluding that for Europe sent by way of Asiatic Russia) have in- creased from $7S,OO0,O0O in the seven months ending with January, 1914, to $229, 100000 in the corresponding period in 1918. From South America the imports for the same respective periods advanced from 9,000,000 to $318,0OO,000 and the exports to South America increased from $81 = 00O,000 to $199,000,000. From our neighboring countries and islands of North America the imports increased from $230, 1000, 900 to $491, 100000 and the exports to them advanced from $325, ,000,000 in the 1914 period to 1 $71, ,00o 900 in the 1918 period. From Oceania imports increased from $20,- 900, ,OO0 to 071, 100000, and the ex- ports thereto increased from $4S,00,- 900 to S77,000,0O0. From Africa the imports increased from $S 100000 tc 5000, 900 and the export to Africa advanced from $17,000, ,000 to sS6 ,0O0.- i 000 From Europe the imports fal from $527, 100000 in the seven months ending with January, 1914, to $255 : 1 900, 900 in the seven months ending with January, 1918, while the exports
 to Europe in the same period (includ- ing those sent by way of Asiatic Rus
 sia) increased from $977,Oo0,00O tt s2,2o5. 900, 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

The effect of the war upon world trade currents is illustrated by a com parison of the present commerce of the United States with that of the period immediately preceding the war. A compilation by the National City Bank of New York comparing our foreign trade in the seven months ending January, 1918, with that of the seven months ending with January, 1914, shows that our imports from Europe have fallen 50 per cent. while those from other parts of the world increase 150 per cent, also that the percentage of gain in our exports to the non-European world has been actually greater than that in the ex- ports to Europe.
 The banks compilation shows that the total exports from the United States to Europe in the seven months ending with January, 1918, were $2,- 2O5 900, 900 against $977, 100000 in the corresponding period ending with January, 1914, an increase of 126 per cenE, while exports to the non-Euro- v,zan world in the seven months end 6fg with January, 1918, were 1,24S,- HdOO, ,000 against 545.000,000 in the corresponding period ending witt January 1914, an increase of 12S pel cent. Thus the gain in exports, com r1aring the latest official figures witf those of corresponding period i'm, X odiately preceding the war, is 12t rer cent. increase to Europe and 12i her cent increase to the remainder of the world.
 All of the non European world recognizing the difficulties of the ac
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
ARTFUL DODCES
 OF MALINCERERS
 TO EvADE DRAFT

Detroit, Mich, March 29.-Although have sought to evade military service by submitting sad stories of physical ailments or helpless dependents, more than a few classical excuses have been heard by local boards and med ical examiners.
 T have priclled a good many hot air balloons since the draft law be- came effective" said one investigator, ''and I expect to puncture a good many more. Usually the draft evader who thinks he is clever is pitiably clumsy and often falls into the most simple sort of a. trap" The following little system caught more than one would-be evader: A youth alleging defective hearing was taken into an examining room.
 My hearing is pretty baId," he told the medical officer.
 That SO? Let's see,'' said the doc tor, as he stepped close to the young man.
 | Put your hand over your right ear," said the doctor, loudly.
 The youth said so.
 Can you hear this?" ased the phy- sician, in a low tone.
 No response.
 Can you hear me now?" This was spoken in an ordinary voice.
 No response.
 .sNow put your hand over your Jeff ear" said the hocter in a very faint voice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
MUCK ACTIVE
 IN THIS CITY

From a statement made by Mrs William Jay of Boston, one of the complainants against pr. Carl Muck,
 director of the Boston Symphony Or chestra, now in jail in that city
 awaiting action by the federal au-
 thorities, activities in which the di-
 rector was implicateNt center around
 Bridgeport,
 Regarding the matter the Depart nent of Justice officials here refused to talk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

The share which the United States is now handling of the trade of the non European world is much greater than before the war. Normally. in the pre-war period, we supplied less than 15 per cent. of the imports of South America; in 1917 we supplied about 45 per cent. of her imports. In the case of Asia we supplied before the war about 6 per cent. of the inn ports and in 1917 about 15 per cent Of the imports of North America, ex- elusive of the United States, we sup piled in 1913 about 60 per cent. and in 1917 over 80 per cent. Of the imports of Europe we supplied before the war about 12 per cent. and in 1917 we supplied about 30 per cent. of the inn ports of that continent exclusive of the Central powers.
 Most of this great gain in the e. ports of the United States occurs in manufactures and most of the gain in imports occurs in manufacturing material. Manufactures form about 60 per cent. of the total exports to the non-European world, while the Euro pean demands for manufactures for the battlefield has greatly increased the percentage which manufactures form of the exports to that continent The total value of manufactures ex- | ported in the seven months ending with January, 1918, was $2,133, ,000,- 900 against s65O,O0O 900 in the core spending period preceding the war, ar increase of FPS per cent. in manufac- lures exported, while foodstuffs show ed an increase of about 146 per cent and raw material a decline of about
 1 per cent. On the import side the chief increase occurs in manufactur- ing material, which shows an advance
 of about 100 per cent. during the wal
 period.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
BAKED HAM

BAkED HAM
 Boil Puritan Ham hours; remove skin. Mix cupful of the juice with a 35 cupful of cider vinegar; pour over ham and set in pan to bake. Cook hours in moderate oven; haste often. Insert cloves in fat where skin has been removed. Mix 12 cupful each of brown sugar and bread crumbs and 1s teaspoonful of pepper; sprinkle over ham. Bake hour longer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

BACON SANDWICH Cut slices of Puritan Bacon thin and score the outer edge. Brown quickly in hot pan. Then place between the fingers the wide strips of bread. Dip the bread into beaten egg, then into in hot fat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

Cut as many slices as possible from the cooked butt of Puritan Ham, and lay them aside for cold cuts. Mince fine sufficient end bits of ham to measure 1N cups. Place in 0 saucepan and add { tablespoons of water, l tablespoon of lemon juice, tablespoon of catsup. Heat until hot. Then lift to slice of toast. Pour over the Emince 8 thick sauce. Garnish and serve.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
WANTS TRUST TEBsuNATED

Termination of trust under. the will of the late Thomas Clark of Step ney is claimed in an action filed in the Superior court by Catherine A. Clark, widow, against stephen B Hayes, executor. There are several pieces of property in the hands of the executor and personal property valued at $1,S00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

SWEET PEAS, VIoLETS, TULIPS,
 DAFFODIIS.
 JOHN RICK @ SON.