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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-04-01

American troops in France have
greeted with exultation the news that
they are to be given a part in the
fighting of the great battle De-
spatches from the front report them
enthusiastic over the prospect Sec
retary Of War Baker, at American
headquarters, expressed his gratifica-
tion at General Pershing's prompt
action in placing the American forces
at the allies disposal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
BAKERS BREAKING
 GOVERNMENT RULE HAVE BEEN FINED

As the opening shot in it's vigorous campaign to compel careless and dis loyal bakers to bake Victory bread, the food administration has publicly warned four bakeshops in Hartford and has ordered a fifth to pay $200 to the American Red Cross. The Capitol Bakery, against which numer- ous complaints of unfair practices were received from other bakers who were endeavoring to bake bread con- taining at least one-Quarter wheat substitutes, made no active defense when it's case was called by Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville. The bakery was given three days in which to mail it's check for $20O to the Red Cross, or else to suffer in- definite revocation of it's bakers i- cense.
 The other four bakeries were charged with consistently baking bread which was under weight and with being careless of the exact amount of wheat substitutes used.
 They were all cautioned that they now had demerit marks against them and that future violations might re- suit in the cancellation of their food administration licenses to do busi- ness
 The food administration has sus- pended numerous bakers licenses throughout the country during the last month, some of the violations be- ing failure to keep proper records falsifcation of records, and making false reports of the use of substitutes or the amounts of substitutes or hand.
 MT. Scovil1e some time ago appoint ed a State Bakers Service Commit tee which is already operating anc which was responsible for the ar. raignment of the Hartford bakers The technical service committee, ap- pointed by Mr. Scoville for Connecti- cut, is as follows: George O. Kolb Hartford; P. S. Thompson, New Ha- ven; W. J. Travis, Bridgeport; B. l. Marsh, Stamford; B. H. Wetherby Ansonia and Derby; Emil M. Fox | Norwich. These district deputie: are now nominating for MT. Scoville's approval a sufficient number of loca inspectors to handle their individua localities. The food administration believes that the honest baker vii hereafter be amply protected agains unfair and disloyal competition anc ] the whole . bakery business will b. stabilized and rendered much more orderly than during the first month! that the bakers were operating unde, | license
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
PROCL AVIATION
 BY GOVERNOR OF
 RED CROSS WEEK

Governor M. H. Holcomb of Con- necticut in a proclamation issued to the people of the state sets aside the week commencing May 20 and closing May ? as time for making contri- buttons for the support of the Ameri- can Red Cross, urging his people to be generous in their gifts. His proc lamation follows:
 Tn the nation wide movement to collect $100,O0O,O0O for the Second War Fund of the American Red Cross there has been allotted to the people of this State the privilege and re- sponsibilty of subscribing g, 900, 900 be- tween May 2Oth and May 27, the pe- riod set aside by the President of the United States for the purpose of rais- ing funds to support Sthe work of the Red Cross at home and abroad.
 This cause is close to the hearts of all of us and I earnestly bespeak for it your earnest and immediate CO., operation.
 ''The Red Cross is a direct aid to winning the war. It is the great sal vaging arm of the government. It is as nearly governmental as an organ ization can be. It is chartered by Congress; it is headed by President Wilson; it is enthusiastically vel comed by the Army and Navy and it's accounts are audited by the gov ernment.
 "The people of this State, am con- fident, will respond promptly to the appeaIof the American Red Cross for funds"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
NEW MAIL RULES FOR OUR MEN IN
 FOREIGN SERVICE

Friends and relatives of soldiers who are members of oversea forces will be interested in the following in- formation relative to sending parcel post matter:
 Upon parcels to members of the American Ekpeditionary forces GUS toms forms or declarations are not necessary. The inscription R. A. C.. 4S' should be written upon the upper left hand corner of the parcel under the return address. Beneath should be written an accurate list of the con- tents. Parcels must be accompanied by the written and approved request of the addressee, and upon the face of the parcel must also be markell: This parcel contains only articles sent at the approved request of the addressee which is enclosed
 The approval must be that of the soldiers regimental or higher com mander or an executive officer of the organization with which he is con- nected The same rule applies to members of the Red Cross and kin dred organizations It is futile to try ] to mail packages without the written approval. The order was issued in France before its announcement in this country and many parcels with approved request are now passing through the Bridgeport post office. l Overseas parcels are accepted only at the Parcel Post Annex. Cannon street; Noble station; Barnum station; and Stratford branch.
 Parcels for members of the British or Canadian Expeditionary forces must bear a customs declaration tag upon which is listed the contents and the name and address of the sender. The inscription R. A. c. 52' Qndlcat- ing War Trade Board License) must be written upon the face of the pack age, and in addition to the address should be marked Care of the Minis ter of War, London, England
 Parcels for members Of the Frencn Army or individuals in France (served by the French postal authonues) must bear two special French Dec laration tags and the parcels must be marked R. A. c. 52-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

more. Miss HAZEL CHUBBUCK, Potterville, Penn.
 Thousands of women drag along from day to day in just such miserable con dition as was Mrs. Chubbuck, or suffer ing from dispiacements, irregularities, inflammation, alteration, backache, side ache, headache, nervousness, or "the blues"
 Such women should profit by Mrs. Chubbuck's experience and try this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia k. Pinkham' 8 Vegetable Compound, and find relief from their sufferings as she did.
 For special suggestions in regard to your ailment write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. The result of its long experience is at your service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
NOTED SPEAKERS | AT CONVENTION
 OF THE LAYMEN
Opening Sessions of Three Day Gathering of Church
 People Well Attended.
VERY INTERESTING
 ADDRESSES MADE:
Programs for World Con. quest" Theme For Union
 Meeting This Evening.

Attended by gatherings which crowded the edifces to their capacity the big Laymen's convention in this city opened at S:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the First M. E., United and First Presbyterian churches. This was the formal opening of the con- Ventlon. In the morning the yari- ous speakers who are to address the delegates during the three day ses sfons spoke from different pulpits in the city to extra large congrega- tionS
 The mems meeting was held at the First M. B. church where the gather Ing was called to order by William, E- Holloway, executive secretary. Prayer was offered and special music was rendered in charge of B. F.. Eutts. The theme of the meetings was "The Call to World Service" and the speakers were William D. Mil lar, The Challenge of the Hour" and William B. Geil, Men Who Have Heard the Call" The meeting was we'll attended, and the addresses very inspiring.
 During the same hour the Wom- ems convention was meeting at the United Congregational church. and was attended by a capacity congrega- ton. The theme was "Women and World Service" and the speakers were Mrs. Henry W. Peabody and IF. F. Laf1amme. The Young Peoples meeting was held at the First Pres byterian church with the theme,
 Life's Great Adventurer," and Lester Il. Clee and Brenton T. Bradley as speakers.
 In the evening there were meetings In the different churches at 7:3O o'clock, and speakers for the conven tion delivered addresses.
 This morning the sessions of the convention proper were held, the men gathering at the First M. E. church, and the women at the United church
 The mems convention was a meet ing for ministers, and the theme was The Minister, A World Leader," the speakers being H. c. Herring and H Percy Silver. At 2:30 this afternoon the theme for the convention was The Greater Mission of the Church in g. World at War;" H. c. Herring William E. Geil and Brenton T. Brad ley, being the speakers.
 Denominational meetings will be held at o'clock this evening at the different churches when the discus. sion will be upon the theme, Pro grams of World Conquest" This theme will be discussed at similar meetings for the women.
 In the convention for women be- ginning at the United church at 10:3 today the theme for discussion was The Greatest Religious Awakening,' with Brenton T. Bradley and William | B. Geil as speakers. At 2:30 o'clock l there was d conference and discussion | on Fundamentals in Efficiency" 1 There will be union meeting fol men and women at the First M. E church at o'clock at which the theme Programs for World Con. quest" will be discussed by H. c Herring and H. Percy Silver.
 For tomorrow the morning sessior of the convention will be devoted tc Recruiting and Training" at tn, mems meeting, and Releasing tn, Spiritual Resources at the meetin; for women. There will be meeting of both bodies in the afternoon, ant the convention will close at o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
METHODS ' IN UKRAINE ARE
 CAUSING HATRED

Stockholm, May 13. .-U1Tanian newspapers which are reaching Stock holm contain articles showing how the German methods in Ukraine are evoK- ing opposition and hatred in all quarters. It is difficult to discover evidence of any pro-German partes whatever. Even the new governp ent which is chiefly composed of the own- CTS of large estates, has among it's members some prominent White Rus sians who are known to be strongly opposed to German policies and who may be assumed to have accepted of- flee fo rthe present for purely ma terial reasons
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

Wild animals which dead
  and fur
 
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  $2,715,250. associations with the
  predatory wild animals by liberal contributions funds, as a additional Biological hunter Arizona recently killed of grizzly bear along the Pecos River in New Mexico  patched Biological in Ihead the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
STAMFORD
Special to The Times.)

John Olsen. who escaped short while ago from Norwich state hos pita1, was arrested yesterday morning by the police. Olsen was sent to Nor wich last winter after being arrested in Bridgeport for walking along Wa ter street on a cold night with his coat and hat on his arm and no shoes on his feet. Olsen will be sent back to Norwich.
 There will be a regular meeting of the Red Men in their hall at o'clock tonight.
 St. James church was filled last night at the dedication service for the boys of the parish that are now in the service. There was a large number of the clergy, the officials of the town and members of the Red Men and Minute Women. It was a very patri- otic service. The sermon was deliv- cred by Rev. Father McElroy of New aven. The large service flag was car ried by the ladies who have relatives in the service to the altar and was blessed. The singing was enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Agnes McNamara and Louis Serre, members of the choir sang appropriate patriotic se- lections. Among the clergy present were Rev. Father Shaughnessy, Rev. Father Smith, Rev. Father Duggan of Westport, Rev. Father Moland of Hartford, Rev Father Heller of Mill ford. The service was closed by every one singing "The Star Spangled Ban ner."
 Stratford has added one more pa trolmen to it's police force. The new man is Hanford Biglow of East | Broadway. The appointment was made by the selectmen at their meet | ing He will go on duty about June 1. Summon Rhoades of Boston, special agent of the Northern Fire Insurance | Co.,, spent few days with Louis E. Peck, the local insurance agent on Main street.
 Reginald Judson of Main street who has been confined to his home with bad cold, is able to be out and l attend school again.
 The Stratford High school defeated the Bevo Bearcats at the lot Saturda. afternonn.
 The seventh and eighth grades o1 the Center school enjoyed a hike tC the lighthouse Saturday.
 The Boy Scouts baseball team de- feated Troop 23 at Washington ave nue Saturday afternoon, by 10 to g.
 Robert Wheeler of Warwick ave nue spent the weekend with hi mother.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
AIRPLANE CIRCUS RECOGNIZED PART
 OF AIR WARFA ARE

London, May 13.-The airplane "cir- 'cus," which was introduced by the Germans two years ago, has taken a notable part in the fighting on the western front recently. The use of the word "circus" in this connection has now become recognized among both British and French aviators. It indicates virtually a specially organ ized troop of picket pilots whose Joo is simply to destroy enemy airplanes.
 These circuses are complete units, equipped with their own transport, mechanical shops, and all necessary accessories Wherever there is fight ing to be done, the circuses move quickly to the danger point. If big attack is to be made by either side, the rival circuses are moved to aero dromes in that district, and each en- 'deavors to prevent the others recon 'naissance machines from operating. The circus performs, in fact, precisely the functions of destroyer fot1llas in the navy.
 The first circus was formed by Cap tain Boelke, one of the early German star pilots. He collected a number Of picked pilots, including the Richtho- fens, Voss, and Schaefer, of whom the two latter have been killed within year. Boel1e himself was killed In 1916, and the elder Richthofen took over the circus.
 On the British side, the reply came in a squadron organized by Major Hawkern, which the Germans called the -Richthofen Circus" Ulti- mately Hawker fell in fight with Richthofen.
 During the fighting of the past few weeks several circuses of picked p1- fots have been in action on both sides They have reduced fighting in forma- rtion to a. fine art, each pilot man. oeuvring as one of team and refus- ing to be drawn away from the for nation iratn single handed flights.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
COULD NOT STOP THE HEADACHES
Until She Tried ''FTuit-a-tives" (Or Fruit Liver TahLetsl
112 CoRuRa Sr.. Sr. IoHr


 1T feel l must tell you of the great benefit have received from your wonderful medicine, 'Fruit-a-tives'. l have been 8 sufferer for many years from VioLent Readaehes, and could get no permanent relief. A friend advised me to take Fruit a-tives' and I did so with great success and now I am entirely free of Headaches, thanks to your splendid medicine".
 MRS. ALEXANDER SHAW, 5Oc. a box, 6 for g. 50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price, by FRUIT-A-TTVES Limited, OGDENsBURG, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Oyster Growers
 Are Much Worried

Oyster men doing business in this section and in the Long Island Sound are worried over the prospects of con- tinuing in business. There has been no considerable oyster set for several years, and the set last fall was conn plete failure. Unless this year and next is better the business may have to be abandoned in the waters off the Connecticut coast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
WHEN A DIAMOND TALKS

To flash a bank roll is danger ous. To flash a Diamond is wis dom. A Diamond Ring is a vis- sible mark of prosperity.
 You can tell anyone how much money you have in the bank. Why should they believe you?
 The sight of a Diamond Ring saves all this doubtful explanations.
 It's good pract cal business. Why, even the ladies size up man by means of a Diamond Ring.
 Make part of your dollars sparkle Get a ring today at Buechler's.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

In addition to serving our enlisted forces, it is assisting in the work of civil relief among our allies whose soil is being devastated by the fighting
 Thus the Red Cross is helping to interpret the constructive spirit of our Republic which holds sacred human life and the ideals it seeks.
 As time goes on the scope of the work of the Red Cross in Europe will increase in order that the organization may meet the demands that will be made upon it. It must receive the full and hearty support of the American people. It is only through such an agency that we can be assured relief and necessary ministration to our young men forming Iour military force
 It is my slncere desire that adequate funds Twill be secured for the work of the Red CrosS
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
They do last longer
fRepublic Tires do give su-

fRepublic Tires do give su- perior mileage
 fWhat every automobilist seeks to buy in a tire IS long life and freedom from trouble-and that is what the Republic guarantees. fSo put lem on your car, four wheels around, and forget your dread of punctures, blowouts, rim cuts and other bugbears.
 fPut Fem on and forget lem.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

anu was SO WSdA
 from my trou b le
 that 1 could not do any lifting or hard work of any kind.
 If 1 tried to straigh- ten out when lying down it seemed as though something would tear loose. Lydia E. Pinkham's s V eg e t able Com pound has restored my health and I am 1x11i4o D,1reolf ona1
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
Mass Meeting For
 Palestine Funds

A very successful mass meeting was held last night in Lyric hall for the
 benefit of the Palestine Restoration fund. The hall was packed to its ca
 pacity, and among the speakers of the evening, all of whom aroused; great enthusiasm, were Mrs. Herman Greenfield of New York, Joshua Sprayegen, of New York; Rabbi H. Benjamin Rpsenblatt, Rev. HyTnan Kotler, and MT. Salt man. Attorney Bernard B. Saltman acted as chairman of the meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

George c. Cuffe was found guilty in New York of making disloyal remarks about the loan and the government. He was sentenced to six months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

Thirty citizens-of Henrietta. Okla. took Chris Wagoner from jail ana gave him a coat of red paint and 2c lsshes. Wagoner was accused of eisloyalty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

c. A. Abercrombie, the Main street newsdealer, is The Times fepresenta- tive in stratford. Items of news sent to his store will receive prompt atten- lion. Telephone Stratford 10.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

CoRTEZ c. ROCKWELL. plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality, 3051 Main and Hillside avenue. Phone Stratford HAP or 114-3. B 10 "tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13

There are 1,5OO,Ooo Jewish people living and working in New York city, or one-tenth of the entire Jewish race, according to the Jewish Communal Register
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
THE EMBLEM OF HUMAN MERCY
By SAMUEL coMPERs
The Red Cross is an emblem typifyn9 human mercy and sympathy. Its mission to relieve phys

lcaI pain and munster to mind and body has given it a place deep in the hearts of all our people. For those whose dear ones are in places of great danger it is a comfort to know that the American Red Cross is per forming more effective service on a larger scale than ever before.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
SICK WOMAN
 NOW WELL
Took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable. Compound.
 Read Her Letter.

Potterville, Pa" For long time I was bothered with pains in my side,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
The Best Place to Go.

When it comes to the subject of home furnishings, one should consider well what kind of furnishings they want and need and the best place to go for them. At Nothnagle's you will find the assortment so great that you cannot help finding what you want, the quality so good as to in- sure completet satisfaction and the value so material that you unquali- fiedly obtain lasting satisfaction Scores of the biggest and best man. ufacturers of this class of merchan- disc, recognizing the value of the Nothnagle name coupled with theirs have given this store the sole local selling agency. It simply means a triangle of mutual benefit for manu- facturer, store and lastly and most important-you, the ultimate user Read advertisement.
 A 50-year ban has been placed by the Iowa State Medical Society upon the purchase of medical implements or appliances or other things made in Germany.
 Marlen D. Pew, of the Committee on Public Information, was named as the personal representative of Secre- tary of War Baker in the matter ot publicity. D..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-13
AMERICAN HARDWARE
 STORES

(If:cOFpoFatedY Lyon & Grunman. Retan Divid01 FAIRFIELD AVE. AND MTDleEE ST.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1918-08-09
AMERICANS CUT KAE
ER'S PET PRUSSIAN
GUARDS TO RIBBONS
THEY TURN ON CRACK FOURTH DL
VISION AND IN ALL DAY FIGHT
SMASH WAY FORWARD AGAIN.
LEAVING GROUND PILED Win DEAD

HM H 4. M. M
London. Describing the attack of
the Fourth Guard Division On the
Americans, who are now organizing
their line after their victory, Reuters
correspondent with the American
Army, telegraphing, says the Aneri-
cans were at a considerable dis&d-
vantage I'D numbers III this fighting.
There was no holding the crack,
fresh picked divisions df Guards aS it
came down the hilI,D ne continues.
The Americans had W give ground
to- weight of numbers and fought back
step By step through Sergy down to
the Ourcq. They were far from done
with, however, and before the Germans
realized it they had been forced to
yield ground and were pushed clear
through the village
That was the beginning Df des-
Derate struggle w11dch continued aal
day. Each side Ill turn had posses-
sion or the village until the evening.
when the Americans, with a final fury
df determination, swept the Germans
from the ruins and then up tf1e hill,
broke another counter-attack OG THE
German Guards and remained victor
ious On a field where the enemy's
dead actually lay in heaps.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1918-08-09
Council of Defense Notes.

NJ Great interest has been shown in
the drive to recruit nurses for tine U.
.. Student Nurse Reserve Reports
have come in from various districts
Of volunteers for this patriotic cause
and it IS urged that those considering
enlisting will communicate at once
with their district leader, and get the
proper application blanks, as the
drive closes 0n August s11t7l. Carroll
has been among the leading counties
in all war work, and WE must mot fall
behind in this. This opportunity is
a splendid opening for anyone wish
ing to enter upon llfewOrk, as the
necessity for nurses ant the present
time gives unusual advantages to
those erlisting in this drive. The
Government will give every advant-
age to those volunteering.
The Committee for Westmin ster
District composed oE Mrs. James
Peafre Wantzs chairman; Mrs. 8.
Luther Bare, Mrs Bushrod Hagy, Mrs.
William IT. Young. Mrs. Snyder
Babylon, and Mrs John lid. Belt, has
been very active and has sent i'm one
application and has several other
prospective candidates.
The committees have been serious
~ handicapped by the scarcity Of
literature. Headquarters At Wash
ington have sent the necessary en-
rollment blanks piecemeal, and then
an Inadequate supply. Such informa-
tion a. has been received viii be
gladly given TO anyone interested by
the county committee, consisting of
Mrs. Charles o. Clemson, Miss Dorothy
Elderdfce and Mrs >. TX. Herr.