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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-10

tice to employ special steels, the
strength and reliability of which have
been enormously increased by i'm
provements in composition and by
close attention to their heat treat
ment. Gun steel is now made by what
is known as the open hearth process,
and cast into ingots which often weigh
as much as eighty tons.
Forming The Barrel
The big gun in the making IS an
interesting process for although it is
large and powerful the parts must be
as accurate as those of the most del
1cate watch. Just now hundreds of
these death-dealers are being turned
out, and visit to a gun factory is an
education. After all the unsound Dor
tons Of the metal have been removed,
the first operation when a big gun is
to be made is called the "trepanning"
by which the ingot is formed into a
rough tube by having a hole bored
in it. Then comes the relocating and
placing in a huge hydraulic press.
which FORCES it into shape and elon-
gates 1t, a tubular mandrel kept cool
by flowing water being inserted in
the hole during the operation. Care
must be taken that the forging proc
ess is not carried to excess, for while
this greatly enhances the quality of
the metal when carried to a certain
point it weakens it if carried too far.
The mass of steel must retain it's heat
sufficiently long to enable it to be
worked in the press for from two to
four hours. The forging is next an
nealed by heating it and allowing it
to cool slowly and then after being
rough-turned and bored it is hard
ened. A gas furnace is used for this
and as soon as the temperature of
1000 degrees is reached it is plunged
vertically into tank of oil which is
kept cool by water Jacket A sec
ond annealing process follows in
which it is heated to about 1900 de-
grees and then allowed to cool slowly.
This slow process of cooling will re-
move any internal strains which may
have been set up by the other treat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-10
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Death Dealers = Parts
Must Fit to the lOOOth
of An Inch.
Copyright, 1918, by The International
Syndicate.

Syndicate.
NJ EFORE THE invention of gun
~ powder all artillery work was
done by means of mechanical
~ throwers. These were known
at "a very early period, reference to
them being found in the Old Testa-
ment. AS early as las, B. c., this
ancient artillery had become so eff
Gent that a stone weighing sixty
pounds could be hurled fifteen hun
dred feet. Gradually these throwers
were superseded by the ancestor of
the present-day mortar which has
been used with great effect during the
present conflict. The mortar which
was the earliest piece employed to
throw gun powder is said to have
been invented by the Germans and
was used by them when they be-
sieged Naples in 1435. It is a short
barreled cannon having a large bore
and is mounted in such a manner that
it throws it's shot upwards at a high
angle with the intention of causing
the projectile to fall more or less
vertically on the target.
The howitzer, an eighteenth CEN
tury invention. has become the most
modern form of mortar. In the old
days the mortar had but one angle of
elevation. 1t, however, did effective
work during the siege of Gibraltar, in
1882, when red hot shells were used.
in the sixteenth century the Germans
tried explosive shells in their mortars,
the bursting charge being ignited by
means of fuse. which projected from
the muzzle of the mortar when the
shell was in place in the barrel. While
crude they were effective, and scien-
lists continued to make improvements
and finally the breech loader made
its appearance.
Formerly guns were made of
bronze. cast iron. wrought iron, steel
or combinations Of those metals, but
at present it is almost universal prac-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-10
The Red Man Is Willing
To Both Fight and Con-
ServeFoodT oHeIpWin
the War = What Has
Been Accomplished So
Far.
Copyright, 1915, by The International
Syndicate.

"MONG THE MOST loval of
Americas subjects which wars
existence has brought to light,
- have been the Indians Not a
week had passed after the Presidents
proclamation of war before they had
begun productive work on an emer-
gency basis.
Last seasons harvests saw homes
and barns filled as never before with
1000 and forage; the indians took to
1ood conservation with the aptitude
of a people reverting to type, for in
past ages they learned how to dry
their winters provisions as a meas
ure of self-preservation
Almost without exception, too, the
Indians responded to the draft, going
willingly and gladly to the ranks and
asking for no exemptions. Time is
sure to show that when they reach
the battle seat Uncle Sam will have
reason to be proud of his Indian
braves"
"Fine, Patriotic People"
Several thousand Indians have
Joined the Army and Navy, and al
NASN6A GO uAO lllGy are nOn-ClIl-
Gems and consequently not subject to
conscripion, SIS per cent of them vol
unteered. Honorable Cato Sells, Com
missioner of Indian Affairs, has re-
Gently returned from a visit among
the reservations and in a recent con-
versation he described the Indian SOL
dlers to be "a splendid body of men
physically, with a wonderful spirit of
patriotism"
The spirit with which the Indians
have taken up arms for their country
is depicted in letter which was late
ly written by Red Bird Smith, chief of
the Night Hawks, a Cherokee, who has
been one of the Indian Agency's best
friends. In that letter he said:
Il realize that the great conflict
now raging among the great and civ
nized races of men is because they
have lost the fire of the Great Spirit.
Because of this conflict 1 under the
law am to contribute three of my sons.
Gladly would I contribute more that
races OF men may through the light
learn to regard other races and other
groups Of men as brothers"
1t Is, however, largely due to the
fact that the Office of Indian Affairs is
one Government bureau which had
the land. the man power and the ma.
chinery to put tho Presidents man,
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02
THE WEATHER
DINNER PARTY

Misses Lilly Butcher and Sue Jones entertained with a dinner party last evening at the home of Miss Butcher to honor their guests, Mr. Otis Brown and Miss Mae Brown of Little Rock, and Ozan. Christmas red and green was used for decoration, with a bowl of poinsettas for center piece. Covers were laid for Misses Brown, Mary and Sue Jones, Rene Smith, Marcella Arthur, Sue Jones Lilly Butcher; Messrs. Otis Brown, David Butcher, Harold White, Wells Hamby, MT. and Mrs. Watson White, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Will Carruthers.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02
DINNER PARTY

Miss Marion Smyth entertained with a beautiful dinner party last even ing. Red was the color scheme, with basket of red carnations tied with red tulle for center piece, red candles in crystal holders.
 Those present were Misses Mar garet White, Beulah Greeson, Ger trude Davis, Gertrude Guthrie, Sidney Scale Crawford, Holly Springs, Miss, Mary and Martha Beidelman, Amelia White, Jerre Johnson.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02
ENTERTAINED WITH DANCE

Miss Gertrude Davis entertained with a dance last evening at her home on Main street. The Began Orchestra furnished the music. Those present were Misses Marion Smyth, Sidney Scale Crawford, Gertrude Davis, Anne lia White, Gertrude Guthrie, Margaret White, Jerre Johnson, Beulah Gree son, Mary and Martha Beidelman, Lula White, Cora Buchanan, Helen Wilson, Gladys Greeson Messrs. Dale Wilson, Minor Gordon, Lawrence Hay nie, Bracy Haynie, Wheeler Gordon, Dale Mcdaniel, Scott Haltom, Roy Duke, Allan Greeson, Marcus Brooks, Matt Hit, Homer Burk, Harris Powell L. P. Beidelman, MT. and Mrs. Mark Smyth, Miss Marcella Arthur.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

Liberal reward will be paid for re- turn of rubber tired runabout, which was moved from shed in rear of Mary Hackett's house. Information will be appreciated. Ali Ingram, Millville, Arkansas. d2-w
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

Let us sell you a scholarship in one of the best business colleges in the world. You need business course and we will save you money.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02
East Side Barber Shop
Ira Tysor. Prop. Three Chairs-Three First Class
 Barbers Baths--Sanitary Throughout. Come in and see us
 any old time.

When in Prescott we would be glad to have you come around to our office and sec us. You will be welcome.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

Justices of the peace can secure their blanks at this office. If you can't come after them, write us and we will mail them to you
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

When you are in the city come in and let us have that amount due on your subscription.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

The total number of blind persons in the world is estimated at 2,390 000.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

The Nevada News, a good week. paper for $1.00 per year.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02

Paris has added to its police force a corps of divers to work beneath the Seine.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02
Happy New Year:

How dear to our heart is the steady subscriber Who pays in advance at the birth of each year. Who lays down the money and does it quite gladly And casts round the office halo of cheer He never says, Stop it, afford it. I'm getting paper than read" But always says, Send it, our people all like it. In fact we all think it a help and need' How welcome his check when it reaches sancum, How it makes pulse hrob heart dance We outwardly thank him, nwardly bless him The steady subscriber who pays n advance
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-02
CHAFING DISH PARTY

Miss Sidney Scale Crawford of Holly Springs, Miss, was hostess at a merry little chaing dish party Mon- day evening at the home of Mrs. w. B. Waller, to watch the old year out. The New Year was ushered in with a Roman candle battle. Those in the party were Miss Crawford, Minor Gordon; Miss Gertrude Davis. Law renee Haynie; Miss Jerre Johnson, Wheeler Gordon; Miss Marion Smyth, Roy Duke.
 A brush and comb that can be fold ed into a dust proof box and carried in the pocket have been invented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07

Who volunteered from .N!aska. Most q
these Young folks never had seer
Wa shinCtun until q few weeks ac0 arc
none Of them have had n chance mon
than to glance ~ il since they arrived
This bureau has plauked It's un!a
down wherever il could find foo
space T. 10 the present il has com
mandeur"d 10000 feet Of floor sp7re
The amount is not 50 unusual as il
location. 1t is about equally divide,
between a hospital. public marse
and national museum. j.,
Behind the great. frosted glass doc
whose sold lettering informs TIM
therein YOU will find the Division o
Mammals Of the New National M
scum. sou come upon a small army o
claim experts packed IN the big room
like sardines and porting over offcia
papers to see if they're all right.
The organizing genius behind all thi
is Willard Straight. New York banke
and Magazine editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
Naval Summer Flying Uniforms

Specifications for the summer service
flying uniforms for officers read as fol-
lows: -
Coat: TO be of same pattern a. the
white service coat. Uniform Regula1
tons, L. S. ~, except that it be ma d Z
Of marine khaki (material as. pre3
scribed III Uniform RegulationSfC :,
Marine Corps. for summer field Coat
Brooches. To be Of the SAM PAT
items as the summer field blXeches.
Uniform Regulations, L. S. Marine
Corps. and to be..made of marine khaki
material as prescribed in Uniform
Regulations. T. S Marine Corps for
summer field breeches.
Trousers: To be of same pattern as
white trousers. Uniform Regulations,
L. S. n, and to be made Of marine
KHAKI. (materal as prescribed in Uni
form Regulations. L. S. Marine Corps.
for summer field trousers.) To be worn
when legGins are not worn.
I.eCgins: TO be wrap leggings Of
woven wool, drab color
Caps: Similar to white caps, Uni
form Regulations. L. S. s., except that
top 10 be Of marine Khaki (material as
prescribed in Uniform Regulations. u.
s. Marine Corps, for summer field
capsD
Shoes lIigh-laced shoes OF tan
leather
Flannel shirts; Similar to flannel
shirts Uniform Regulations. L. S.
Marine Corps.
Shoulder Marks and Buttons; As ner
Uniform Regulations, u. S. ~
Working Dress: To he a one -pieco
overall suit capable OF being worn over
summer service uniform and 10 be
made Of canvas Khaki or moleskin Of
same color as uniforms
The summer service uniform is to be
worn when on immediate and active
duty with aircraft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
Mrs. o. 2. Bolster

Mrs. Faustna Marilla (BartletD Bolster
widow Of the late DR.. D. P. Bolster, died
Sunday morning at her residence at ps
Winthrop street Mrs Bolster was born
and passed her early years in Union. Aft
er marriage she movedA b Weeks Mills
where DR.. Bolster bega his professional
career. Soon after they came to Augusta,
where the doctor continued his practice
until his death, and which had been Mrs
Rolster's home for over 70 years son.
Edwin, and a daughter, Jennie both o..
whom have passed away, were fruits Of
the marriage. During the last 10 years
Mrs. Bolster had been a confirmed invalid.
the greater part Of the time being con-
fined to her room. She bore her suffering-
with Christian fortitude, radiating cheer
iulness and good will towards all who
came into her presence, Tier loving per-
sonalty will be mourned by the hundreds
OF friends who have enjoyed the pleasant
sunshine OF her home. BY faith she was
a Cniversalist. One nephew and two
nieces are the only surviving relatives
Funeral services will esheld at 80 Tues.
day afternoon from her late home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
Biggest Insurance Plan

OF all the monster war mushrooms
that have grown on Uncle Sans door
step a t Washington, since war was de
clared. the great insurance mushroom
is perhaps tho most unique.
Up to tie close Of business Dec 81 :
said a statement from the bureau. tine
military and naval division OF war risk
insurance Lad received 1914. d. applica
tions from American fgh,ing men.
These applications repr. sent ins,r-
ance Of 1856 1884 900 The average
amount Of insurance applied for per
man is $S5,4. the maximum permitted
by the law being $4,000 and the mini
mum 81 600.
Applications continue to come in a,
q fast rate. averaging abulit So .tv,h COO :
day"
II is believed that this government
Insurance baby is the biggest insurance
company in the history of the world
The whole thing is chuck fun of
human interest Of tho deepest dve.
Just as this statement was being pre-
pared for the United Press there came
the story Of soldier at the front who
vas Killed fifteen minutes after he had
signed application for a $4,000 policy,
for his mother, dependent on him ~.
support back in America
Starting at zero when the war in
SuranCe. allowance and CONDENSATION
law went into effect October G. il has
grown in the few Intervening weols.,
into monster government machine in
tricafe. complicated and exactine. func-
tioning perfectly and growing like mad
At the present moment there is
gathered from the four corners Of the
land, a working force Of 9S7 men. wom
en- and girls, working long hours fey
erishly.
This force merely inaugurates the
work Of selling Americas fighting men
from 1000 to $4,000 worth Of insura nee
each, Of seeing that dependents get
their allowances, and that wounded
men get their compensation.
With practically 1000 workers hard
al It getting the system under way. and
new. faces being added at the rate ~
100 10 go week, it is estimated that
this force will number several tho,,-
sands before the work has prosresse,,
another six months.
In the long, high-ceilinged rooms
packed full of girls at Gathering TYNE
writer's here is stenographer from
Seattle and beside her one from Ten
nessee. An Office boy from Maine sla rs
patches OF correspondence on bofh
their desks, which came from man
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GRAVE SITUATION
Continued from PAGE One)

ciated Press III Berlin which is dated
Friday, shows that there was great
political perturbation following the
meeting of the main committee of the
Reichstag that day. The meeting
lasted barely 40 minutes. a motion for
adjournment being supported by all
factions except The Independent So
cialists.
Immediately on adjournment all the
parties entered into caucus sessions
which continued through the day and
late at night. The indications pointed.
the correspondent says, to an endorse
ment Of the governments attitude
against moving the peace negotiations
from Brest-Litovsk to Stockholm to
the Right. Center and Progressive par
ties. including the pacifists. the Demo-
cratic wings Of the Nationals, Liberals
and Clericals. and the Scheidmann
wing Of the Socialists, but the attitude
in general of the Socialists were prob
lematical.
The Liberal Tageblatt supports the
general attitude OF the press in declar-
ing that negotiations at Stockholm
would be impossible. The new spa per
says that British, French and Ameri-
can diplomats and their numerous
agents are buzzing about Stockholm
and would promptly weave a net Of in
trigue around the conference and that
espionage would flourish making sue
cessful negotiations impossible.
A Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam
dated today says the hitch over Brest-
Litovsk is considered to endanger the
cohesion OF the Reichstag majority but
great efforts are being made to pre-
vent the falling away of the Social
ist majority. The dispatch refers to
the possibility of a new constellation
Of Reichstag parties.
The Berlin Torwa erts, the Socialist
organ. refers to the declaration by tn p,
chancellor on the endan ering OF the
peace negotiations as having fallen on
spirit of the nation like a black cloud
The newspaper says the situation is
extraordinarily serious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-07
W|NSL0W
Program for Agricultural Ex-
tension School-Whist Party
at Taconnet Club House

Three DAYS extension school IS offered
by the agricultural extension service OF
the University Of Maine, Miss Lucille
Royal teacher The advantages OF the
school are instruction and advice on 1000
preparation and service. The three days
session Of the school is as follows; FIRST
day at $50 lecture on yeast and process
al II. demonstration on bread mixing and
lecture on food: at L. basket dinner; 100.
demonstration OF bread and rolls at 20,
care of bread; a: g. common foods are
classified according TO their functions.
Second da-, go. judging Of bread; al Il.
present situation: -. basket lunch; l.So.
lecture on yegeta bles: 30, demonstration
preparing and serving Of vegetables.
Third day a.3o lecture Oh planning Of
meals; 10, practice Of planning Of meals
and discussion of meals planned; Y, bas
iiet dinner; 30. lecture ana demonstra-
ton OF Ia bic setting and service; 3.5,
discussion O. household problems. Anyone
desiring more information can obtain the
same by applying 10 Mrs. f. e. Hooper O.
this town, who is we'll Informed on the
sub ect.
session of the Grange that was planned
was postponed. A baked bean dinner was
served a noon 10 a small number present,
Miss Miriam Roberts of Portland was
a weekend guest at the nome of her pa :
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Roberts.
Miss Reulah Withee after passing the
holiday recess at the home of her mother
Mrs. Jennie Withee, returned Snnda y
morning 70 resume her teaching al Reao-
ing, Mass.
Mrs. Worthy and mother Of Augusta
II. Snow.
Miss Eva Reynolds has returned to Au-
gusta to resume her teaching.
About so from Wateryille, Fairfield
and WinSloW Saturday afternoon at
tended the whist party held at the Tao
onnet clubhouse for the benefit of the
surgical dressing committee Of the Red
Cross Auction whist was played.
| There We're nine tables. the remainder
Of the party passed the time in sewing
and knitting. Refreshments were pro-
vided by the committee composed OF
Miss Mildred Paine, Mrs. Maurice Nc
! Carthy, Mrs. Frank Rollins. Mrs
Sam Clark. Mrs. Arthur Winslow and
i Mrs. Alton Blake. A good sum of mon
! ey was cleared.
The Womens Missionary Society will
meet Tuesday afternoon at 23o at the
home Of Mrs. D. B. Mason. The annu-
al election of officers will take place.
Miss Harriet Howard was obliged &c
take an enforced vacation last week on
account of the bursting Of the boiler
al the schoolnouse where she teaches
in Lincoln. The time was passed at the
home Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs
John F. Howard. Miss Howard has re-
turned to resume her teaching this
morning.
Rev. Harry Hill of Richmond, who
came as candidate. preached a Very
able sermon Sunday morning at the
! Congregational church. Rev. Mr.. Hill
! while in town stopped at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. B. Mason
Mrs. Fremont Huff and sons have re-
turned from a visit with Mrs Huff's
/ sister, Mrs. Berdena Fitzgerald al
Pittsfield.
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SPORTING NOTES

W. Frank Stairs has matched Tru-
man, the Maine champion VS.. Jim
Proxies, the terrible Greek OF Lowell
Mass. and the mill will be pulled off in
Norway Thursday evening Jan. 10
The pair will fight this to whirlwind
finish as Truman won the last show
on a decision after each scored a fall
The Greek believes he can easily get
his opponent this time. Omar King of
Island Pond will go on with Trip Of
Lewiston in the semi final, while
Farmer Doughty of North Norway and
Mckinley Of South Paris appear in the
preliminary. This is a challenge match
offered by the young farmer at the last
shoW.--Norway Advertiser
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BITTER ATTACK
fcontinued from PAGE one)

fair way. He has, however, assumed
the powers not only of the Federal
Trade Commission. but of the depart
ment of justice and in fact Of the gov
eminent itself.
Il shall not at this time comment
on the manner in which the hearings
are conducted nor shall l refer TO
the fact that the packers are not
represented and are not permitted TO
ross-eXamine witnesses or TO intro
duce testimony or otherwise explain
the motives or develop the truth Of
the witnesses selected by Mr.. Heney
TO lend color 10 his preconceived and
pre- announced opinions. Each day
there issue from the inquiry room
press dispatches that refer "a the
meat trust the food combine which
! has the public in its grip and similar
unfair catch phrases which can only
be construed as appeals to stir up the
passions and prejudices of the people.
THE cost OF meat is high but there
are controlling economic reasons there
Tor, which can he readily ascertalned
and should be by some governmental
agency explained to the people. An ex-
animation of the prices paid for live
stock today as compared with those
paid a year ago discloses an increase
Of about 40 per cent.
The packers today are uniformly
straining every effort efficiently to. AID
the government in winning the war
-. 40 greater injury can be done
to the packers than to affect, thelr
credit 10y fomcntlnc public discomfort
ana spreading statements cloaked with
apparcnt official authority. that fed
eral receivers are TO be appointed OF
tho properties and businesses of the
hackers ="