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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

1t is reported that the cost Of keep
ing an elephant is about S1.50 day.
The cost OF seeing the elephant
sometimes runs up into thousands
Chicago News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Norway's spring herring catch was
not quite equal to last years either in
quantity or value.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Don't stay away because you know
more than the preacher; God may
have something TO say to you worth
hearing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Argentina's corn crop is estimated at
i.SS5,000 tons. OF which 100000 tons
can be exported.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23
FROM COMMERCE REPORTS

For this year the crop forecast II
Norway IS distinctly favorable.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Persia Is a possible source OF great
or quantities of sugar than heretofore.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Don't stay away because the church
Is imperfect; should you find and join
the perfect church, ITS perfection would
cease.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Don't stay away because you do not
need the church; 'tisn't so. If you
must look Mt the dirt six days, take
one to examine the clouds.-ChHstian
Age.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23
mDxppR OF. ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Associated Press IL exclusively
entitled to the use for publication
81 all news dispatches credited to II
OK not otherwise credited in that paper
and also the LEGAL news published
therein.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23
SUNDAY DoN'Ts

Don't stay away from church be
cause company came; bring them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23
QUAKER PHILOSOPHY

Silence is golden but money talks
even In quiet little game. Htni
Quality counts, The less some peo-
pie hnvc 90 say, the more they say it.
You never can tell. Many fellow
with narrow shoulders feels quite
chesty.
Some girls are satisfied TO be per.
fectly natural, others try TO improve
on nRtrfV
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23

Don't stay away because the church
does not need you; never did the
church need more and better men and
women.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-23
WORDS OF WISE MEN

Character. good or bad, has tend
ency to perpetuate itself-Hodge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
LYRIC

When critics are unanimous in de- claring play and company the best there is scarcely any reason for doubt and in this connection it might be said that "The Man They Left Behind" now being presented at the popular Lyric theatre by the already famous Poli Players has received the unqualified stamp of approval of every newspaper critic in Bridgeport. In addition to this the audiences which have had the good fortune to see it have also been most generous with their applause, not to mention the remarks of cOmmendation over heard in the lobby at the close of each performance as the auditors were leaving.
 "The Man They Left Behind" is not play arranged only for enter tainment but it serves the twofold purpose of strengthening patriotism where it is weak and insulting a love of the country where none has ex- isted. It contains no maudlin senti- ment or weak efforts to gain applause by waving the American flag but it is a clean, wholesome story of the United States and some of it's doings to win the war. There is not an idle moment throughout the four acts and from the time the curtain rises the audience is thrilled with a feeling of the greatness of our country which does not pass with the fall of the cur tain at the finish. Briefly it is a play that will assist the government ir many of it's laudable efforts to bring about what it's boys are fighting for World Democracy and Liberty for all
 Unlike moSt6war plays, 'The Man They Left lind" has the United States for a foundation. The scenes are laid in the quiet city of Philadel. phia and nearly every action depicted is carried out in that section with tht l exception of the discovery of the U. i boat base. Each of the parts have been carefully chosen from the Play. CTS and each acts his or her character | in manner that leads one to believe that scenes from real life are beins | enacted before them. The production will be presented twice daily for tn l balance of the week and those wht 1 have not yet reserved their seats ar, | advised to do so at once.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
NENELIIYs FIRST VISIT.

Next Monday night will mark The |hrst visit of the season of the Singing
 McEnelly Orchestra to Quilty's Co., lonial ball room in Fairfield avenue.
 This IS the first of the season for this popular organization, but it will be Followed by regular visits every two
 two weeks during the season. Few
 musical organizations have gained
 such popular favor in Bridgeport as
 the Singing McEnellys unde: the leadership of Eugene McEnelly. They 'are the first to introduce singing in .connection with the instrumental
 music, and sing at least part of every dance number. There is a swing and
 snap to their playing and singing which has proved particularly pleas tng to the dancers and you dance al- most in spite of yourself. They carry |all of the latest popular and classical music, and make a feature of the hnany popular waltz and march songs, and especially the soldier songs. They play and sing for a short concert and hn evening of dancing lasting until hnidnight. Their many friends here Twill be ready to give them a cordial welcome next Monday evening. Owing to increased cost of railroad travel land hotel accommodations it has bean necessary to slightly increase the cost of admission, which, however, has been kept at very moderate figure including the war tax which all are obliged to pay. Be sure to give them
 b hearty welcome Monday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
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By LEE PAPE

SWAT I---3 F'LE. ferIo sitizens, swat the fly, ! is a dangerous beest, To swat 1t rum all direcKtions, hclooding it's little south east. Their size don't make eny diffrents, md neither don't their age, bnes jest as bad as another To swat them with cries of rage. | fys feet is among the werst part
 of it, |1ven verse than its sting, because a fly gets everything on it's
 feet md then gets its feet on everything. lhey wawk on a horses stummick knd then stand on the sliced banan- Proving, ferst, wat derty things they are, And End, they aint got eny manners. D, people are proud of the bizzy bee |An1 publick opinion of the ant is
 high, Ind some don't even mind catterpil-
 lers mutch, But nobody loves a fly. 10 swat one wenever you see one And don't show any mercy to eny, bwat even the Wimmin and childern
 ones, Tor its impossible to swat too meny.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

CafH-r is your last chance to see the Ernie Antonio Trio, wonders for their strength; William Hale and Brother; Nevin and Erwin, pair of blackface comedians; Flager and Malia, most entertaining couple, and Edith Story in master screen production, 'The Silent Woman" who have been play ing at the Plaza theatre the first three days of this week.
 The Ernie Antonio Trio is composed of two young women with exceptional strength and a man that can do won ders in juggling heavy weights and aerial stunts. The act is one that com pines splendor, artistic settings and real talent and one that should be seen by all lovers of real good per formances.
 >'The Silent Woman" another Metro masterpiece, starring Edith Story, which has been a drawing card during the past two days, tells story of scandal and deceit in society life. How the love of little child can draw two hearts together and a woman who risks her own Happiness by her silence rather than have the man she loves made unhappy.
 Nevina and Erwin are there to give a fine display of darky eloquence adding variety to their act in a novel way by showing their ability as mov- ing picture actors.
 Flager and Malia, both with pleas ing personalities, possess many talents which they display in an entertaining manner. They both can sing and sing we'll The man adds amusement and comedy by rhyming lad lib" songs and the girl is an artist at the piano William Hale and Brother have z | Juggling act full of punch which the! bring to a close with operatic selec. | tions on Xylophone.
 | A reel of real news brings with 1 l the latest official Allies war reviev | together with many of the latest hap
 penings in America. It shows wha the women of this country are doing | to help win the war and the celebra ton at Washington of the victory O | the Marne. This ends a vaudeville and photoplay bill that is exceptiona for it's variety, that will close afte three full shows today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
PLAYED OUT LAWYER LOOKS
 LIKE NEW
All His Friends Pleased

For a long time he kept the secret of the wonderful change to restored health and recovery from nervous bl eak down, but at last because of the help it might be 10 his friends he thought it only fair to tell them, and now they are all like him, have "come back" and feel like doing things.
 He took Phosphated Iron and it took hold of him immediately, he says he felt better Tight off the reer' and you never saw a more
 thankful and pleased TEan, he cannot say enough In praise cf Phosphated Iron. He says it seemed as if his whole system just crave1 the Iron, 1t was absorbed so quickly, the color came back to his cheeks, his step had that old time boy swing and spring, while as for his nerves, the Phos- plates got right to work, feared Up the cobwebs and befuddled brain, so he could think better ana act quicker, bis Judgment was right again, he had decision that he lacked for years. ro wonder he is a pleased booster Or Phosphated Iron.
 MT. Professional Man Or Woman MT. Office Man or Bill Clerk or Sten- ographer who is all in and feels that
 he is not sick and he is not well, hut
 who knows he is not rtyt>t Phosphat ed Iron is just what you need, it vii tide you over. put you right, you vii feel Ion the job" and work will be { pleasure
 To insure physicians and their pa tients getting the genuine Phosphatet Iron we have put in capsules only, d, not take pills or tablets. Insist ol capsules
 Hindle's drug stores and leading
 druggists everywhere.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
EMPIRE

Americas sweetheart, Mary Pick ford, will be seen at the Empire the atre today and tomorrow in the mas ter Paramount production, The Eagles Mate"
 The Eagles Mate" is one of the master cinema productions that made Mary Pickford the brilliant star she is today and the play stands out as one of her greatest screen character izations.
 James Kirkwood, recognized as one of the masters of screencraft, plays the leading male role in this master play and the players are supported by an all select cast of actors and ac- tresses well known to all screen fans. Rounding out the remainder of the special program offered today and to- morrow will be the latest episode of the Pathe serial thriller Hands Upr' in which Ruth Roland and an all- star cast is seen and number of se- lected comedy subjects followed by the latest first run Universal News Events. Don't miss this program, as it is some show and then some. See 1t and be convinced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
POLES

One or the most realistic scenes in Hearts of the World" is that show ing the discharge, in rapid succession, of a long line of tremendous guns. MT. Griffith, with remarkable accu- racy and a complete understanding of the interest in this particular feature of war, shows the exploding of these shells many miles distant from the place where the guns are firing. The ruthless, appalling devastation result ing from these bombardments, is shown in the remarkable view of the French villages under shell fire. Not only is, the setting and, firing of the guns shown to the audience, but the bursting of the shells in the heart of the village, and the resultant havoc wrought.
 Robert Harron, the American actor, i has the title part As an American citizen living in France at the out break of the war, he is about to be married, but believing that the coun- try in which he lives is good enough to fight for, he enlists. He does more than his share, is wounded in. battle, recovers and goes back again. being a leader all the time. The village he i his sweetheart, played by Lillian Gish, Is forced to do drudgery work for the Huns. The boy, dressed in a German officers uniform, gets into German trenches, and securing infor- nation, is about to get away, but is attacked. He beats off two officers and escapes, lying in a shell hole within the German lines for two days and nights. He regains the village, but finds it in German hands and finds his sweetheart. They decide to die together but are saved when the French retake the town. The boy, dressed in the German uniform, has
 a little trouble establishing his iden-
 tity, but the matter is strengthened out and everything ends happily when
 American soldiers are shown march ing through the streets of Paris.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
PARK

Dave Marion at the head of his own company of fun-makers and song sters, comes (to the Park theatre for his annual visit next Thursday, Sep tember 18th.
 Marion threatens to retire after each season, but the lure of the footlights always calls him back and it seems that, like wine, his work improves with age.
 This season he is offering a bur lesque fantasy in six acts and ten scenes, entitled "America's Best" There are plenty of comedy situa- tions throughout the action of the play. The scenic creations are from the brush of P. Dodd Alderman, Americas greatest artist.
 Marion will present his famous character in new surroundings. Chief in his support will be found Frank 1 Wakefield, Frank Williamson, William Cameron, Richard Anderson, the Ma rion Quartette, Henry Plunkett and a double male quartette
 | The female principals are Agnes Behler, with a gorgeous wardrobe; l Inez DeVerdier, a great favorite with patrons of the Park theatre; Eva Null, dainty and demure. and Mile BartolIeti, the noted dancer.
 The chorus is an unusually large one for burlesque. It is a fine singing organization and the costumes worr are in keeping with the beautiful scenic productions of P. Dodd Acker- man.
 In all Dave Narion's years of eX- perience as a writer of popular song hits, it is said that none of his past efforts compare with the many beau tiful and catchy numbers he has writ. ten for this years production whic1 bears his name and which will bt seen at the Park theatre, starting Thursday.
 (Review)
 'Every traitor in the United State should be fnterred,' not interned, declared Theodore Roosevelt in a re cent address and this fact is brough home to the average man, woma1 and child with compound interest b the three act play by Lechmore WOr rall and J. E. Harold Terry, entitle
 ''The Man Who Stayed at Home now being produced under the Der sonal direction of Joseph M. Gattes, a the Park Theatre. x
 The story is replete with thrill
 and heart interest. It centers abou Christopher Brent, a British secre
 service operative, who in order t
 conceal his identity suffers himself | , be classed as a stacker and a coward Rather than devulge his secret h takes the chance of losing the heal of Molly Preston, who loves him deal ly, but cannot understand why . has not donned a uniform. As Christopher Brent Abe Brown, plays the part, which is
 reality a dual role, as he has to COT , ceal his identity under a cloak
 monocled foppishness in a mannt f that brings him well earned appIaus 7, although he might be more seriol i in some of the tense moments whe
 he drops the cloak of a "rawthe :, rawther" chappie.
 Q The big audience instantly recogni . ed their old favorite Miss Rose Cogl . Ian, and greeted her appearance vii
 a big hand notwithstanding the ia
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
THURSDAY AND
 SATURDAY DANCES

Two more dances this week at Quilty's Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue, Thursday and Saturday even ings assure the young people of the city good times. The Colonial is the I recreation center of the city. con- ducted in an approved manner, and many of the niecest young people of the city are among its patrons Mur- rays orchestra furnishes the music, the admission is at popular figure, and a good time is always the rule. Soldiers and sailors in uniform are admitted upon payment of war tax Thursday evening. You are sure to like it at Quilty's.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
MODERN BALL ROOM DANCES.

The modern ball room dances, waltz, one-step, and fox trot are taught in a few private lessons at |Cuilty's school of dancing in the Co., |lonial ball room, in Fairfield avenue. Lessons are given any afternoon or |evening at the convenience of the pupil and by appointment. The in struction, is thorough and plenty of Opportunity for practice in the big ball room is offered. This is the easiest method to learn now and quickly. Classes will be formed the st week in October.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18

that she plays the part of Mrs. San derson' an agent of the Wilhelm strasse. Her work is as it always has been finished and does much to make the play a success.
 Malcolm Dunn, as Carl Sanderson" the master spy, has many chances to display his ability as an actor and takes full advantage of each and ev- cry one, earning the unstinted 'hate" of the audience by his excellent DOT trayaI of the Teutonic character which looks upon Might" as it's one and only God While Malcolm Dunn, holds the boards the audience can not help thinking Mercy to the trai- tor is cruelty to loyal men. Weakness in dealing with traitors is disloyalty to our men at the front"
 John BurkelI, interpreted the diff cult role of Fritz" another of the Potsdam agents in an excellent man. ner, this fact was amply borne out by the manner in which the audience applauded his splendid work by roundly missing him.
 Miss Katharine Kaelred, as "Ml- riam Lee" a secret service operative of the British government, played her l part in a wonderfully brilliant man. ner.
 | Everyone who is fortunate enough | to witness 'The Man Who Stayed At Home" will come away from the
 theatre with the truth at last brought home that there is no spot to sa- cred for the Hun agent to enter and
 that the slimy trail of the German reptile leads to the center of hun
 dreds of trusting family circles.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
WEST END

Madge Kennedy in "The Service Star ffve-act Goldwyn picture, ,eis the attraction tonight at the West End theatre on State street, near Clinton avenue. 1.-Two Tough Tenlderfeet," Mack Sennett two-reel comedy, and Screen Telegram will also be shown.
 Tomorrow: Pershing's Crusaders, seven acts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18
AT MOLLAN'S.

It Is time now to see that the feet are rotected against cold. Summer footwear soon should be put aside. At Mollan's, 1926 Main street, everything obtainable in the line of desirable fall footwear for women, misses, boys and small children, is shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-18

That loud tumult you heard among the non-English speaking citizens on the way to register, was not a plot against the United States, but merely a discussion on which is the best fight CT.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-02
DEER HUNT

Once upon a time there were two
Indians. Their names were Pontiac
and Hiawatha.
Pontiac was twenty-five years
old and Hiawatha was eighteen.
They decided to go hunting in
the big forest.
So they got their bows and quiv-
ers and set out to hunt. 1t was
early in the morning before the
sun could be seen.
When they reached their hunting
grounds, they saw two large deer
quietly grazing unaware Of the
nearness Of the braves.
With stealthy tread, they crept
up on the deer with their bows and
arrows and killed both.
They shouldered them and went
home as if killing deer was not I'M
usual.
Six days before, the Indians, who
were the Cherokees, had captured
two white men, named Daniel
Boone and stewart.
Upon reaching their camp, a
great fire was built and the deer
were cooked. So they had a little
feast, as all of the tribe partook
heartily of the venisOn. So it hap
pened that the guards watching
Boone and Stewart fell into a deep
sleep, 50 that Boone and Stewart
easily escaped.-Earl Adams, 5th
grade, Boston Twp, Dist. No. 6,
age 10.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-02
Washington After
Surrender of CORVALLIS

After the surrender of Cornwall
lis in 1873, Washington proved his
finer sentiments and delicacy OF
feeling by issuing the following re-
quest to his victorious soldiers:
"My brave fellows, let no sensa-
ton of satisfaction for the triumph
you have gained induce you to in
suit your fallen enemy. Let no
shouting, no clamorous huzzahing
increase their modification. 1t is
sufficient that we witness their hu-
initiation. Posterity VIII huzzah
for u.s. He gave us nation; to
make it immortal
He laid down for freedom the
sword that he drew.
And his faith leads us on through
the uplifting portal
Of the glories of peace and our
destenies new.-Casimis Reilly, St.
Mary School.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-02
THE CHICKENS

During that big flood, two or
three years ago, we had about two
hundred chickens out in all that
rain. When the hardest rain was
over papa and l went out to see
how the chickens were getting
along. We looked in one coop and
saw the chickens standing in the
water.
All the little ones We had were
standing In water. We carried the
coops one by one into the wood
shed. We built up G warm fire
and fed the chickens. We lost Is
chickens.-Nary Smith, grade IA,
West Ward school, Columbia City,
Ind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-02
THE CAMPFIRE
. GIRLS OF CRECY

Once upon time a number of
girls joined the Red Cross and
while in France organized a union
camp fire girls club.
This camp was not far from some
German sympathizer's home. The
camp of the girls was finally brok-
en- up and the girls were taken
prisoner by them.
After being captured these girls
were thrown into a prison where
they remained several weeks.
One day when their guards were
out, one girl named lara, found
a way. for their escape. The girls
got out and upon reaching their
camps again, discovered that the
spies had been there searching for
valuables.
The girls stayed there and in a
few minutes a squad of Sammies
found them and the spies were cap
tured and thrown in prison.
The girls remained at their camp
and later were offered a large sum-
mer home for their activities. The
girls then had boats to go riding
and not far off were large hills
where they could roam.
One day as the girls were travel
ing over the hills, they found a
girl who had hurt her foot and
could not finish her journey. The
girls took her to their camp and
told her of the word Wo-helo which
means wealth, health and love.
They told her they were always
ready to help anyone. The girl
stayed with them and became a
member of their camp.
After that the girls were success
full in their enterprise and stayed
there several months.-Edith Shelf
fer, age IL, 7th grade, Boston Twp,
Dist. No. 6.