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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
FINED $25 AND COSTS.

Charles Zimmerman, 70, Belgian,
of 551 Water street. who was arrested
yesterday for assaulting Peter Mitch
ell, Al, a Russian, with potato mash
er, was today fined $25 and costs
when arraigned before Judge Bartlett
in the city court. Although 70 years
Of age, Zimmerman displayed plenty
of strength and when he hit the Rus
sian with the potato masher, he in
f1icted deep wound in the back of
his head, several inches long.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
OVER 100000
IN w. S. S. SALES

Sales Of Thrift Stamps and ex-
changes Of Liberty bond interest trsr
stamps, were very large in Bridgeport
stores yesterday, and although COM
plete figures are not in it is believed
that yesterdays sales will be over
$4,000.
The total sales of stamps in Con-
necticut, yesterday, amounted to $685.
655.54. Bridgeport sales were s5,-
1882. The grand total for the state,
is now $3,S05,084.64, and for Bridg p
port, $516,436.75.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
SHOWS
NATIONS WANTS

A large bulletin calling for machin-
lists and clerks in government depart
ments, has been posted in front of the
federal building. This advertising is
meeting with great success. A large
number of applications were received
yesterday, and more were made this
morning. Machinists are wanted for
the United States navy yards, the
Springfield armory and the Water
vliet arsenal Clerical positions are
also numerous
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
GERMANS SEIZE
RUSSIAN COAL

London, May 16-Anti-German
agitation in the Ukraine continues
unchecked, says a Vienna dispatch to
the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin and
transmitted from the Hague. Ukrain-
ian warships at Sebastopol for the
purpose of Selling coal and Ukrainian
merchantmen. 1t is reported that the
Germans have mined the strait of
Yenkale, closing the passage into the
sea of Azov.
Serious trouble, it is added, has
occurred at Nikolaiev, where the Ger
mans have dismissed the city council.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
CHAMBER TO HEAR
NAVY SECRETARY

Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of
the Navy, who comes to this city to
formally open the Red Cross drive
Monday, will talk before the members
of the Chamber of Commerce and a
few invited friends at 1915 O'Clock at
The Stratfield hotel. Owing to the es-
tablished schedule for Secretary DAN
lels in the afternoon when he will
visit several industrial plants, all are
to be seated at 1918. Luncheon will
be served in the hotel ball room.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17

City Clerk ]. A. H. Robinson and
Rev. William Horace Day, of this
city. are in Philadelphia attending the
Win tie War Convention" held by
the League to Enforce Peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
SECOND SECTION
BRITISH WOMEN DISCARD SKIRTS
And ROLL UP SLEEVES To SAVE
The PEOPLE FROM STARVATION

Something like 300 900 have rolled up their sleeves
tmost discarded their skirts
ing in brooches and CATERS to this little island from star
vaon But for these Land Laassie call them England
would not be able boast that of all the begerent countries
she alone has increased her agricultural output during the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17

aUIIIIy.
The German chemist opened the
door to Paris for the Kaiser; may be
you can open the door to Berlin for
Uncle Sam
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-17
TOMATO, LETTUCE AND
CABBAGE PLANTS.
JOHN RECK & SON.

Advertise in The Times to Prosper
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
Jam

Jan. o.
Ward Barnes injured his right
thumb so severely while operating a
feed grinder Saturday that amputa-
ton was necessary.
Ed Phillips, a farmer residing
north of here, had his right hand
amputated just above the wrist Sat
uYday Mr.. Phillips was saving
wood with a buzz saw when he sus-
tanned the injury which necessitated
amputation. Drs. II. NJ. Hall and
a. y. Van Ryper did the work.
The body Of Mrs. Josephine Cat
terlin. widow of James Catterlin,
who died Thursday. Jan. ,, at her
home in Carter. Mont. was brought
to Rolling Prairie where funeral
services we're held in the Methodist
church Burial followed in the
Rolling Prairie cemetery. Mr.. and
Mrs Catterlin were former New
Carlisle residents. The deceased is
survived by one daughter. Mrs. E.
G. Doty, and three sons. Edward
Catterlin, Clyde Catterlin and Floyd
Catterlin. One sister, Mrs. Andrew
Stoner; two brothers, B. +. Rogers
of Rolling Prairie and Will Rogers
of Los Angeles, Calf, also survive.
Word has been received by rela-
tives here Of the death at her home
in Canada of Mrs. Lizzie Switzer.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs.
G p. Tennis. and a sister. Miss Nan
Wade. OF Mill Creek, formerly Of
New Carlisle. She also leaves a
husband and three children.
The local Red Cross annual meet
ing was not held last Monday even
ing as announcement but will be
held Monday evening, Jan. IA.
Rev. and Mrs. Fowler and little
daughter of Montreal visited several
days during the past week at the
home of Mrs. Fowler's sister Mrs.
Howard Wykof. Mr.. Fowler re-
turned home Sunday. Mrs. Fowler
and daughter remained for a more
extended visit.
Clifton Pinckert Of the Z. S. army
is home from Camp Oglethorpe, Ga,
to spend a 10 days furlough with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard
Pinckert.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Reinhard Of
South Bend were guests Sunday Of
MIR. and Mrs. Will Miller.
Dean Lauver was home from the
Great Lakes naval training station
Sunday.
Mrs. L. A. Maudlin has returned
/ from several weeks visit with her
! daughter. Mrs. Louis Mcdonald, OF
Chicago.
Mrs. Susie Everett left Tuesday
| for Florida where she will spend
/ the remainder of the winter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
HOUSTON WOULD
ASSIST FARMERS
IN GETTING SEED
Wants Appropriation of S..
100000 to Finance Pur-
chase Sale and DiStribu-
ton During War.

David r. Houston. secretary Of
agriculture. has asked congress for
an appropriation Of &6,O00,00O 70
enable the department Of agricul-
ture 10 buy and sell seed 20 farmers
for cost at reasonable price. The
necessity for the appropriation is
explained in the following letter
which the secretary has sent to the
secretary Of the treasury.
Il have the honor 20 submit
herewith. for transmission TO con
gress for inclusion In the urgent de-
iiciency bill. an estimate OF an ap-
preparation OF $4,000. 600 TO enable
the department to purchase and sell
seeds 20 farmers i'm areas where
unusual conditions prevail and
particularly in those which have
suffered during the past season
from severe drought. 10 is suggest
ed that the followiue language viii
accomplish the purposes which the
department has i'm mind.
ITO enable the secretary of
agriculture 90 meet the emer-
Gency caused by the need FOR
food and feed crops 10y pur-
chasing. or contra citing with
persons 90 grow. seeds suitable
for the production of food or
feed crops and TO store. trans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
DAIRY COWS ON EVERY
FARM.
That Is Department of AgriCul-
lures Recommendation for
Southern Territory.


To have dairy cows as a part Of
the equipment on every farm, en-
abling tenants 10 become self-sup-
porting throughout the year and at
the same time maintain desirable
soil conditions. is a plan recon-
mended by the Bureau OF Animal
II dustry, United States Department
OF Agricultural. among the land
owners Of the south. The plan is
accompanied with an active cam
paign for feed production: as a re-
sult a marked increase in the acre
age of legumes, particularly velvet
beans and peanuts, has been shown.
Every effort is being made by
held men of the department 10 aid
in bringing in a sufficient supply
OF good COWS 20 establish dairyins
AMI TO fix the type OF good cows in
the minds Of the farmers. The
readiness OF bankers TO help finance
the purchase Of dairy cattle is an
indication OF how we'll established
he industry has become through
cooperative and state work
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
PIG CLUB WORK GROWING.
= Many More Boys and Girls Help
= to Increase Nations Meat
. Production.

.
Despite lack of pigs in nearly
every state. the fiscal year that end
ed June 30 brought big increases in
the membership of boys and girls
pig clubs, with consequent greater
influences on meat production, &C
cOrding TO the annual report of the
Bureau of Animal Industry. United
States department Of agricultural
Thirteen specialists in as many
States supervised the work of 21,-
COS members a membership increase
of 90 per cent. This work was car
ried on in Alabama. Arkansas, Cali
fornia. Georgia, Indiana. Kentucky.
Louisiana, Massachusetts,, Nebras-
ka, North Carolina, Oklahoma.
Oregon. and Texas. The number of
members reported showed an in
crease Of AS per cent and now is
nearly $4,000.
Financial aid by bankers help
ed largely TO make the clubs sue
cessful. AS an instance, bankers IN
Arkansas last year furnished pure
bred pigs to $500 of the 200 piE
club members on per cent inter-
est-bearing notes. AS the notes run
from u TO 1 5 months the pigs them
selves will pay for their cost.
That the pig clubs are infiuenc-
ing meat production is indicated by
plans in several states TO have clubs
send carloads OF fat hogs for COM
petition at fairs or stock shows. az
ter which they are 10 be marketed
comparatively.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
PLYMOUTH.

Jan. s.
Ralph Kline was a South Bend
visitor on Monday.
Leo Scheetz OF Cincinnati and
Charles Scheetz OF Alberta, Can,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Xaver and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harold Of
Rochester were over-Sunday guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles RUIZ OF this
city.
John a. Palmer and daughter.
Mrs. Charles Kintzel, went 70 Sid
ney, Ind, Monday morning 10 see
Mr.. Palmer's brother. o. Palmer,
who is very i'll.
Judge Stevens went to Rochester
on Monday morning where circuit
court has convened. The term prom
ises TO be a heavy one as there are
many cases on the docket.
Mrs. Samuel Miller. whose home
is on the corner of S. Michigan and
William SITS, has gone TO Argos to
visit some time with her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Boggs, and be more
comfortable during the cold wealth
err
Mrs. A. ]. Ball returned Sunday
from weeks visit with her moth
er at Hammond
Miss Alva Mckinney visited in
South Bend Saturday.
Mrs. Nancy Palmer Of this city
left for Hoopston, Ill, Monday
morning where she was called by
the illness of her son and his wife.
Mrs. Emma Ralston returned 10
her home in Rochester Monday
morning after visiting her broth
is seriously i'll at present.
Miss Helen Kishman, who has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. w
D. Griffin OF y. Michigan 81. for the
past week, returned 20 her home
in Nermillion, O., Monday morning
Mrs Calvin Lehman and son Dill
lard returned 10 Nappanee Monday
morning after visiting the family OF
a B. Farmwald Of this city.
Miss Eulalie Beghtel returned Il
Michigan City Sunday evening
where she viii again take up her
school after the holiday season.
L. G. Harley went to Bourbon
Monday 10 see about organizing
-four minute men" whose duty it is
TO make four minute speeches
wherever there is a congregation oil
people. such as churches. Sunday
schools and sales, etc. lie is also
busy with patriotic meetings.
Mrs. c.. a. Crowell and two sons
who have been visiting for two OF
three weeks with relatives and
friends i'm Plymouth and Inwood. re-
turned Monday noon 70 their home
in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Love re-
turned home Monday morning after
spending Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
George Jordan OF that city.
Mrs. John Leonhard returned
from Bremen Monday morning
where she visited hen mother, Mrs
Jacob Balsley, who is i'll.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
FAIRVIEW

Kenneth Hosford, who is station
ed at Camp Shelby, Miss, is ex-
pected home this week on a fur
Tough.
Miss Marie Martin and Freder-
lex Glueckert OF South Bend were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyd A.
Bestle Sunday at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claure Witter were
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman
Bradley Sunday at dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dunn. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. NJ. Dunn. Mr.. and Mrs. FL
mer Mcdonald and William Nc
Donald OF South Bend and little
Miss Florence Price OF River Park
spent New Years day with Mr.. and
Mrs. Cloyd Bestle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
STOCK-RALSNG

severely from drought during the
past seasOn-the southwest, includ-
ing "A large part of Texas and a part
Of Oklahoma, and a considerable
portion OF the northwest. including
large sections OF North Dakota and
eastern Montana. These regions
represent a large part Of the grain
producing areas Of the United
States. with particular reference TO
grain sorghums, oats, barley. fax,
and corn. The seed corn situation
in the northern half of the corn
belt is more serious than it has been
for many years. Early frosts
throughout the northern part OF the
corn belt caught much of the corn
either in the milk or in the dough
stages, and although the crop was
large. il contains an unusually high
percentage OF soft corn. The high
prices prevailing also have caused
farmers TO sell their old corn and
consequently there is a much small
er supply on hand than in former
years.
Sweet Crops Injured.
Reports received through the de-
partment's agents and from other
sources are TO the effect that the
crop OF both grain and forage
sorghums in Kansas. Texas and Ok
lahoma was badly injured 10y the
! drought and by early frosts. Tn
/ less prompt action is taken TO buy
and store the seed, a pronounced
/ shortage will undoubtedly exist next
spring.
! Early maturing varieties Of soy
\ beans in recent years have become
very important i'm several northern
states, especially i'm Michigan and
Wisconsin. The early frost OF this
year caught the SOY beans in these
mature and the seed crop, there
fore, is practically total loss. The
/ probable large use OF soy beans as
feed, both whole and ground. and as
human food. will absorb a large
part of the crop of the early varie-
! ties harvested in Indiana and Ohio.
Since these are the only sections
from which suitable seed for Mich
igan and Wisconsin can be secured.
il is important that adequate seed
/ supplies be withdrawn from con-
sumption and made available for
planting during the next season.
Beans Also an issue.
Three northern states produce
large quantities Of white or navy
/ beans-Michigan, New York and
Wisconsin. OF the total acreage,
nearly three-fOurths is in Michigan.
An carly frost not only reduced the
yield. but also greatly injured the
lviability Of the beans. II is essen
tial therefore, that action be taken
20 see that an adequate supply Of
good seed is available for the next
planting season.
1T is the purpose of the depart
ment, if the sum suggested is made
available. 10 take. immediate steps
to secure. test and store at least a
portion of the supply Of these seeds
that will be needed for next sea
son. In this connection. it should
be borne in mind that, under the
Language OF the item, the seed will
be sold 20 farmers only for cash at
q reasonable price, and it is pro-
vided that the fund may be used
as a revolving fund until the sec
rotary of agriculture determines
that the emergency COntem plated
by the appropriation no longer eX-
lists. In the circumstances. il is be-
lieved that II will be possible TO
return TO the treasury the entire
amount appropriated or at least
the greater portion OF it,"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
STONY RIDGE, IND.

Jan. S.
Frank Pinter. who has been i'll
with pneumonia, has been taken to
the hospital.
Edward Post Of the Puget Sound
navy yards has been visiting his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. F'ost.
Charles Helmen has returned to
the Chicago Dental college after
spending two weeks with his par
ents.
Bert Applegate is i'll.
Mrs. John SOrdner has been call
ed 10 KokomO on account Of the
death OF her mother. Mrs. Lung.
The Clay Township Social center
will hold its semi-annual election
Of officers at the Ullery school Eri-
jay night, Jan. 18th.
clifford Grippe OF Camp Shelby.
Miss, has been visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cripe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
Adapted to Use Any Kind OF Grain
Feed

The self-feeder may be adapted
10 the use of any kind of grain or
feed, although shelled corn and
ground feeds are most commonly
used. Ear corn may be fed b. this
method. if the hopper is OF sufficient
size TO hold enough feed for several
days without refilling. In order
that the sef-feeder may readily be
adapted 10 different kinds of grain.
il should be constructed with some
means of regulating the opening
through which the feed passes. Care
should be taken TO see that the self
feeders are always supplied with
feed, for if one part Of the ration
is missing the pigs will naturally
eat an increased amount of any
other available and in such a case
VIII make very poor use OF it. The
gain feeds may be mixed or plac-
Il in different compartments and
separately. The latter plan is
more successful. for the pigs have
been found TO be able to balance
taeir own rations as their appetites
demand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
POULTRY AND MEATS.
Corrected Daily by Jimmie's Market
n

122 T.. jefferson Blvd.)
POULTRY-Old chickens, 1Ic springs
VEAL-Paying. lie; selling, 15Q35c
BEEF-ROaSt 30c: boiling. 20; por-
terhouse. 5OdOOc; sirloin $500
HAM-Paying, 29i2c selling, 33c
LARD-Paying. 2Sc; selling. &c.
FISH.
Corrected Daily by the Eastwood Fish,
Poultry and Ses. Food Market.
". Washington AvJ
FRESH FISH 49, Dr.. No. ] frozen
trout 24i2c H.. halibut. 1890 whole fresh
ciscOe 14i5c ID; large perch, 1G12c ~. (:
pickerel. 15lac To-. smoked salmon. 81 l4c
ID: white fish, 22l5c ID; fancy salt
mackerel. 221ac ID: bloaters, = TO 3 lbs.
each. 2Sc TO-. homeless salt Goldfish. 2Sc
10. fnnan haddie, 221zc 10.
SEEDS.
(COrrecte,: Daily by Warner Bros.' Seed
store, ia r.. Wayne ST.
TIMOTHY-S4 O0Q450.
RED CLOVER-S14O0Q1 IJO.
WHITE CLOVER-S29.O0 per bU.
ALSIKE-S1 3O0Q17OO.
ALFALFA-S 9.,VC1 $3.50.
SWEET CLONER-S13.0 06iJ.0O
COW PEAS-S3.OOd45O.
SOY BEANS-$3. O0d450.
BLUE GRASS-S3.7J per bu.
FIELD PEAS-S4 0O65O0 per bu
MILLET-S2 5O63OO.
GERMAN AILLET -$2J0d300
JAPANESE MILLET-S2 006250 bu.
MAMMOTH CLOVER-S14OOd17
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
OnIv 800. OOO AvaiIabIe.

ed. and continues 10 present, many
difficulties. Under the provision Of
the food production act. which made
available S2.5O0,000 for the pur-
chase and sale of seed 10 farmers in
restricted areas for cash, at cost, it
has been possible for the depart
ment 70 furnish some relief Large
quantities OF seed of cotton, grain
sorghums and corn have been pur-
chased for the drought-stricken sec
tions Of Texas in order 20 assist in
making available adequate supplies
OF seed for the next planting sea-
son The department is taking
similar action i'm North Dakota and
Montana and has arranged to pur-
chase considerable quantities Of old
corn suitable for seed for sale 10
farmers i'm Indiana. where an emer-
gency exists with reference 20 the
supplies OF yiable seed corn. II is
clear. however, that the funds now
ae the command Of the department
are wholly insufficient 20 enable Il
to meet the situation properly. If
production is to be maintained or
increased next year, il is essential
that prompt and adequate action be
taken 10 SAFEGUARD the seed sup
plies OF the nation. There is urgent
land immediate need for at least Sc,
100000. and it is probable that an
additional sum will be required in
the near future.
Two general areas have suffered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
IIpPNANE

GREEN HIDES-1Od1Jc.
TALLOW-2@3c, rendered.
NO. 1-5d6c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12

Facts Worth |
Knowing About |
South Bend /
,y sS7 Ts. @rfR 'e :: .a a. s91':s 2:
AREA: tcity proper 1874 square altitude 7s2 feet
ASSESSED VALUATION: Real estate personal
sS2,15s72O.
.S4495oo
sinking fund 49,. ................... 'O2s' +
Net debt ....................... s45s2ss
CITY PROPERTY AND NET ASSETS s2.sOss7s
CLUBS of house
c e S 4n@aRa cuD k@s and EoS cD f club a
Country Club with complete house and golf course Also
for needs andso life.
DEATH RATE: per 1000.
INSTITUTIONS grade
yued at s125OOoo new $4,000 High school vocational
yaGs 1857 Ggi5C School attendance CapproTmate - 900
Free public night schools are conducted in four the ward 9O
thousand Night school work is also provided by the y NJ
ana W. = Inc Cnesy OF N0,re pane Is ,oo@G Jus
stiuton provides for the academic and collegiate training of girls
schools
Three business colleges Kindergarten school schools
FACILITIES FOR NEW INDUSTRIES. An important induce,
plant furnished by Manufactures Plant anu power co space
o 1 P to r f4h be had a sae 5d of s4 2SRs a.
service Many excellent sites and few buildings PoeaTa0s
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Ten banks and trust companies
OF s1322s.6Sa.
LABOR south Bend what is cassed in labor circles as an
labor and plenty draw the smaller adjacent
men own their homes
POPULATION: The following comparative figures are most sig
nihcan showing
steady normal though rapid growth such positive
commercial center
Ps ss ;a : ,s @ lss@ M % d 1880 81 1900
.5 600 brdroeeet2 Rorepor lr f dr PB ]
this available
tages of electric power and the low price which is fur
overlook.
Cost of power and light. Electric o5 to oos per w. h.
Average cost 10 to Is H. D. $24oo b. p.
Gas, 40
PUBLIC SAFETY Fire Department-Ten stations alyogr
department by following figures
value BUILDINGS contents at risk in the last
ten years f7O1SOliO0
years ............... sso72ooo
years........... 33O72OO
POLICE DEPARTMENT: police
Police ambulance patrol ana motorcycle squad.
INSTITUTIONS: F1fty-four churches
including all leading denominations costing
s75,OOOOO nd al
Orphans I home hospitals anu county n"'H'Ty and an
STREETS: Total length Of streets alleys and avenues in the
and
paved Complete being developed
electric masnee arc and oeae4 and co oo
illuminated improved
TELEPHONES Central 5sl7 stations; average call per
day, per connection
Chicago, all intermediate
Home stations with six exchanges Miles Of
wire MAY 1870 lI43 and the total
10000
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES eight steam
and three electric roads The roads the
Michigan Southern (New CentraD the
Michigan Central dwo divisions the Vandaa Pennsylvania
Chicago
& Illinois &
through
Bend Northern Indiana Chicago
Michigan
this Chicago Indianapolis
Lake Michigan.
FREIGHT RATES (cL): south Bead to following points
Glass
1876 SIS 504 1873 80
S03 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-12
PROVISIONS.
Corrected Daily by #. w. Mueller 81


T.. jefferson Blvd.)
VEGETABLES - Cabbage, paying SC
selling. &C; new potatoes, paying Sl.O0
bu.. selling S125 per bu.
FRUIT-Oranges, case $3.50, selling
10000 per doz. lemons. case S4.00GS.U0
selling 10000 per doz.
BUT e, AND EGGS-Creamery but
ter, paying SOC, selling soc: eggs. strictly
fresh, paying J5c. selling 70c