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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
FARM PRODUCTS
VALUE IN 1917
SI9,443,849,OOO

The value Of farm products of the
United States for the year 1917 reach
the tremendous and unprecedented
sum of s1s,443,S49, 600 an increase of
more than six billion over the values
of 1916 and almost nine billion more
than 1915.
The Department eff Agriculture has
Just issued a preliminary estimate for
last year showing crop values OF $13,-
$40, 463, 900. representing 70 per cent.
of the value of all farm products for
the year, and $3.50 900, the value
of animals and animal products of
our farms.
By far the greatest and best GUS
toners of the farmers of the country
now are the United States and our
Allies. The money used by all of
these governments IN purchasing the
products of American farms is raised
by the sale of Liberty Bonds. Part is
spent by the United States itself and
part loaned to our Allies. In lending
to the United States, therefore, the
American farmer is simply enabling
its best customers to purchase his
products and receiving in return the
best security in the world. Good bust
ness as we'll as patriotism urges the
farmers of America to literally sup
port the financial undertakings of the
government.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
TRAIN SERVICE.

On account of the observance of
Lincolns Birthday, the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad, fol-
lowing it's usual custom, will discon-
tinue a number of local trains into
New York the morning of Feb. Il,
and return trains in the afternoon.
Notices have been posted inform
ing the public of special stops that
will be made by regular trains iaro
and out of the city to cover the SER
vice dispensed with on this holiday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
WILL GUARANTEE
ss45,oOO,OOo TO
u. S. RAILROADS

Washington, Feb. chairman
Smith of the senate interstate COM
merce committee in reporting favor
a.bIv to- the senate today the admin
istration railroad bill, estimated that
under the measures provisions the
government will guarantee annually
to the railroads of the country $945,-
O0O. 900, which will represent a re-
turn of 5.32 per cent. This he says
reflects neither poverty nor riches
but the committee. believes a majority
of the railroads will accept these
terms as a just and fair measure of
their constitutional rights
An agreement on the bill was reach
ed by the committee last Saturday,
but minority reports are to be sub
mitted by Senators Cummins and La
Toilette. Administration leaders
plan to call the bill up for consider
alton next Monday.
your committee is Of the opinion
that this is the time for war emer-
gency legislation and not the time &c
settle the many controversial and
vexed questions concerning our fu-
ture transportation policy Chairman
Smith says in prefacIng his report
He then takes up the compensation
section and adds:
about rs great operating railroads
do over 80 per cent. of the railroad
business. The committee believes
that most of these great carriers viii
accept these terms as just and fail
measure of their constitutional
rights"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
TO NEW YORK
LOSS OF APPETITE,
LOSS OF WEIGHT,
SLEEPLESSNESS, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs. they
are made after the formula Of DR..
Albert Robin, the famous French
physician, and are geing used very
largely in Paris and other European
capitals.
When taken for short while they
will give positive relief in all cases OF
nervous exhaustion, mental depres-
sion, lack of vitality, general debility,
anenia, etc.
The Glycerphosprates of which Re-
cupertabs aar composed, contain tbs
element necessary to overcome these
conditions Thew are now being pre-
Ecribed and recommended by many
physicians in this and foreign coun-
tries as the oest, quickest and surest
nerve and blood tonic that they know
Of
Recupertahs are for sale at all drug
stores at soc and $1.00 per package or
will be sent direct upon receipt of
price.
Curtis Chemical Co., No. Ala West
gard St., New York. Distributed in
Bridgeport and vicinity by ]. D. Harti-
gan, No. 81 Fairfield Avenue.---Adv. y
R! tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
BRITAIN GUARDS
PEOPLE AGAINST
PROFITEERINC

London, Feb. 8.-Regulation of
prices and limitations CT profits to be
obtained by producers of necessities,
have developed during the war to an
extent probably never before known
in the British Empire. Restrictions
OH prices and profits have been extern
ded to many kinds os supplies requir-
ed by the people or for government
use i'll the prosecution of the war.
Among the necessities most vitality
concerned, are food, fuel, munitions
and shipping. To what extent these
have passed under government regu-
lation is shown in report submit
ted to the House of Commons by its
Committee on Expenditures.
The price of coal has Deen -egula-
ted at the pit mouth, while the profit
that may be made by wholesale and
retail merchants is strictly prescribed.
Ninety per cent. or the British Mer-
chant shipping has been requisition-
ed at varying rates per ton, based on
the marlleS rates current in 1914.
Non-requisitiored ships are running
ION government account" at a mar
row margin OF profit.
In the building Of standard ships,
the basis of the contract is cost plus
a. percentage varying between ten and
twenty per cent.
The Ministry of Munitions has at
tempted to fix 1.-The lowest possible
I,rices consistent with a reasonable
return to the contractor and with due
regard to the urgency of supply
Roughly, the maximum profit consid-
cred reasonable for 4 main-contracto1
is 10 per cent, or IL per cent. fol
supervision of sub contracted work
Az the demand for munitions exceeds
the supply, competitive bidding fol-
contracts has stopped. Prices are
based upon investigation CT actua
costs at contractors works, checked
by the cost charges ut national-ownet
factories in the same line of produc
ticn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
Each Local Druggist Will
Give Away go Free Pack
ages, IL of Which Are Full
Size 25-cent Jars.

Fifteen years ago, in a little North
Carolina town, a druggist discovered a
process of combining the old-fashion
ed remedies-Camphor Turpentine
and Menthol-with certain volatile oils
such as Eucalyptus, Thyme, Cubebs
and Juniper, so that, when applied
externally, the body heat would
yaporize these ingredients. These
vapors, inhaled all night long, carry
the medication, with each breath, di-
rect to the air passages and lungs.
Today this vapor treatment, Vick's
Vapo Rub, is almost universally used
throughout the South in preference to
internal dosing" 1t is quick in its
action, and what is more important,
particularly to mothers with small
children, it is applied externally and
hence does not disturb the most deli
cate stomach. Colds are easiest treat
ed at the beginning and VapoRub
makes the ideal preventive for the
entire family.
This preparation comes in salve
form and it's action is twofold. Ex-
ternally, it is absorbed thru and
stimulates the skin, taking out that
tightness and soreness in the chest.
Internally, the vapors inhaled loosen
COUPONS GOOD IN BRIDGE
| Stratford Fa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08

Spring goods are already being
shown at Radford B. Smiths. New
patterns of percales and scrims are
being displayed. Read the advertise
ment on another page for a list of
Saturday SDecials-Ady
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08

the phlegm and open the air passages.
For Group or colds just rub a little
over the throat and chest and cover
with a warm flannel cloth. One ap-
plication at bedtime prevents a night
attack of Group.
For very severe chest colds, tom
silitis, bronchitis or incipient pneu-
monia, hot wet towels should first be
applied over the parts, to open the
pores of the skin and then use Vapo-
Rub. For headcolds, asthmatic or
Catarrhal troubles a little Vapo-Rub
can be rubbed up the nostrils or melt
ed in a spoon and the vapors inhaled.
The manufacturers know that an
actual trial is the best way to prove
how valuable VapoRub is in the home
and they have accordingly furnished
each druggist in Bridgeport with SO
free packages, to be given away on
presentation of the coupon below.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
FEW DAYS LEFT
FOR FIGHTERS TO
take INSURANCE

There are over 100000 men in
the army and navy of United States
who must decide before February IL
whether they want the protection of
a $4,000 insurance policy in the
strongest and largest insurance COM
pany in the world, the United States
government. This offer is made by
the government in addition to provi-
sion for better pay for soldiers and
sailors than any other government is
able to make, and in addition to pro-
vision for allotments and allowances
to enable men to take care of their
families and dependents. 1t is volun-
tary, however, and no man needs to
take it who does not want it. 1t would
seem to an ordinary business man,
however, that anyone engaged in the
extra hazardous undertaking of war
was a fool not to take all the insur-
ance he could afford to buy.
The government offers this insur-
ance at such low rates that even the
private who gets $40 a month can
afford to take the maximum policy
of $4,000 allowed. 1t will cost a man
under 80 years of age not over $3.50
a month, which can be deducted from
his pay if he so directs.
The families and dependents of ev-
cry man in the army and navy also
are interested in this insurance and
should see that they have it's protec-
ton ash IS beneficiaries in case of his
death. Relatives may wisely offer to
help pay the premiums and urge their
fathers, sons or brothers in the army
and navy to take the insurance with
their help, if that is necessary.
The strongest reason, however, for
every man taking this insurance who
can get it is that in addition to the
henefit it confers upon his beneficiary
III the event of his death, it protects
him in case of his permanent and to-
| tai disability, and whether injured OF
not he may become uninsurable BY
reason of his military service and moi
| be able to get insurance later wher
he marries or has dependents fol
whom heswants to provide.
A $4,000 policy means $3.50 pei
month for life paid to any holder who
No such liberal offer has ever beer
made by any government, but the of
fer expires on February ~, for mel
who were in the service on Octobe
lis, 1917. Action should be prompt OF
the part. of the soldiers and sailor
in taking out insurance, and of thei
relatives in urging them to do so.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
MOTHERS! Be SURE YOU Get
YOUR FREE PACKAGE TODAY

A VapOr Treatment in the Form of Salve. APP
piled Over Throat and Chest the Body Heat
Releases the Ingredients in the Form of Vap-
ors Relieves Group and Cold Troubles With
out the Necessity of Internal Dosing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08

Secretary Daniels declared that the
United States and the Allies are win
ming the fight against German sub
marines
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08

Four persons were killed and ~
injured in a double collision on the
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad at
Caribou, Me.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
THRONE HONORS
VISCOUNT ISHIl

Tokyo, Feb. 7-Viscount Ishii was
received in audience by the emperor
today at the winter palace in Hayama
and relieved of office as special impe-
rial ambassador, the rank conferred on
him as head of the Japanese mission
to the United States. He received
congratulatory message from the
throne.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
CHILDREN COLLECT WASTE

Amsterdam, Feb. School chill
oren of Frankoftr in two weeks col
lected 10000 pounds of waste paper,
$4,000 pounds of rags, $500 pounds
of metal, 900 pounds of women's hair:
1000 pounds of rubber, 1000 pounds
of leather, $4,000 bottles. 10000 cleo
trio lamps, 41,OO0. corks, and II, 900
hats. The articles were all, turned
lover to the army.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
RESERVE BANKS
ARE OPTIMISTIC

Washington, Feb. bad weather
and the shortage of coal and freight
cads curtailed industrial production
greatly all over the country, accord
ing to the monthly federal reserve
hoard report on business conditions
issued today Most federal reserve
banks report an Improvement in the
general outlook for the future.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
Store Hours

$3.50 a. m. to p. m. daily. Clos
ing hour Saturdays 9 p. IN. Closed
each Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-02-08
u. S. RELIEF IN
TEXAS DROUGHT

Washington, Feb. TO provide
financial relief for the drought strick-
en- area of Texas, Secretary McAdoo
today announced that he would depos-
it funds in Texas banks if the Dallas
federal reserve bank cannot supply
sufficient credit through it's ordinary
channels.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Mary Jones went down to Emmet this morning and will resume her duties as teacher of home eco monies in the high school.
 By an error in the list of purchas- CTS of Liberty Bonds, J. B. White was made to purchase a $50 bond; it should have read S100 instead.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Doak will arrive this evening from Hot Springs where they have been for the past few weeks and will be guests of M. L. Moore.
 c. c. Reid of Camp Pike, who has charge of one of the Y. M. c. A. huts there, and who is also campaign man. ager for Hampstead, Nevada, Miller and Lafayette counties, in the com ing United War Work campaign, was in the city a while yesterday en route to Blevins in interest of the cam paign.
 Mir. and Mrs. Y. M. Cummins, who live about five miles from Prescott on the Gale route, left last night for Camp Travis, Texas, where they were called on account of the serious ill- ness of their son, Floyd, who was sent there in the last increment of ten drafted men from this county. Lloyd has contracted a case of inf1u- enza since arriving at camp which re- suited in pneumonia.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29

The old E. NJ. F. car owned by R. , P. Arnold, which has the honorable distinction of being the second car , brought to Prescott, was consumed by fire last night about II o'clock, caused it is supposed, by some one trying to steal gasoline from the tank and in some manner set fire to 1t, which soon enveloped the entire car in flames. Mir. Arnold discovered after the fire, pair of plyers, a bunch of matches and a cigar stub near the burned automobile and also found large pail underneath the gas tank and found where the alleged thief had disconnected the gas pipe leading from the tank to the engine.
 The report has been circulated to some extent that the churches would be permitted to have prayer meeting at their regular hours this week, but after consulting the health officials they advised that it would be unwise, due to the outbreak of two or three new cases of influenza and therefore no prayer services will be held this week.
 Our Battery Service Station saves you the expense of new battery. Let our expert examine it at any time. Harrell Automobile Com pany. 2Sd3
 FOR RENT-Roome, single or for housekeeping; stable room if de- sired, or will take a couple to board. Apply Mrs Jas. T. Brooks.
 Meal and feed stuff at Prescott Mill Company. 29d4
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ACRE
 FARM BARGAIN

100 acres level to gently roll ing upland, 40 acres of which is in cultivation, 60 acres of extra good creek bottom land above overflow, all in cultivation, 3 sets of Improvements all of which are substantial and com fortable consisting of two 4 room houses and one three room house with 3 sets of barns. In one-fourth of a mile of church and high school, on public road in extra good community of all white settlers. Price S5OOO.Oo terms one-fifth cash, balance to suit the purchaser
 Moore and Martin, Prescott, Ark. 2ltt
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
Prescott Ice Company
 Telephone 56

Joe Green of Hope, was in Prescott today.
 J. D. Cornish made professional trip to Stanley yesterday.
 Mesdames Sam T. White and Sam T. White, Jr., are spending the day in TeXarkana.
 Mrs. Douglas Brooks is at home from a few days visit with relatives in Little Rock.
 Miss Marcella Arthur arrived this morning and will spend the day here as the guest of friends.
 J. V. Mcdonald, merchant of Deaneyville, was transacting business in the city this morning.
 Attorney Steve Carrigan and Ar thur Gibson of Hope, were business visitors to the city today.
 We have good stuff oeat for every need Same money by buying from us. Prescott Mill Company. 29d4
 Miss Mary Williams returned this morning to Batesville, where she re- enters Arkansas College. This school suspended on account of influenza a few weeks ago.
 FORD CAR FOR SALE-As good as new, with 1916 model body. $40O if bought quick. F. N. Frisby. If
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29

The school board has taken advan- tage of the closing of the city schools to have some much needed re- pairs made on the grammar and pri- mary school buildings Both build ings were in what would seem rather dangerous condition but which was pronounced by Contractor Sulli- van as not necessarily dangerous, but might prove so in a few years. The walls of the primary building have been drawn together with the aid of a long iron rod extending through the building, and have been put back to their original position; one of the walls was drawn back two inches. The grammar school building was put in good condition by having the broken places cemented up on all sides and few other minor repairs made.
 Following the example of the other business houses, the barber shops will close at : o'clock in the evenings ex- cept Saturdays when they will re- main open until II o'clock. Both times for closing will give the barber shops patrons time during the week to have their barber work done after closing time and yet the shops will be adding their mite toward conserving fuel.
 We will buy your corn and pop corn in the ear. Highest prices paid. Prescott Mill Company. 29d4
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29

PEBESCO Tooth Paste. cleans the teeth mad purifies the breath Buch- anan Drug Store. 2Sd2
 William Mitchell and Dawson At kinson have gone to Philadelphia and will return with Dodge touring car and a commercial car which will be placed on display at the Mark M. Smyth salesroom.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
|. X. BlalIely Newsletter.

Mrs. w. D. Laseter returned this morning from few days visit at Little Rock with Mir. Laseter, who left today on two weeks business trip to Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Las setter will remain here with her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. C. C. Hamby until his return home.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
Cut This Out-lt Is Worth Money

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip, enclose with DC and mail it to Foley & Co.,, 2S35 Sheffield Avenue Chicago, H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package containing
 Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back; rheu- matism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tab lets, wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for constipation biliousness, headache and sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere. l
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
BLACK SPANISH JACK

Just arrived from Illinois, large registered Black Spanish Jack. For sale or trade at a bargain. Moore & Martin. 9tf
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29

Use an atomizer and spray to pre- vent Spanish Influenza or to treat it. We have a complete stock. Guthrie's.
 -lladin Dye Soap, all colors, 1Oc at Glthrie's.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29

Save! Buy Liberty Bonds. Build up home industry and if you need high grade pianos l can save you money in the purchase. Come and see. Let me prove it. A Monson. t.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
TOOK OUT DREADFUL SORENESS

When the kidneys are weakened or overworked so that they fail to filter and throw all impurities out of the blood, the poison remains in the sYs- tenn and backache, soreness, lameaess and rheumatic pains are likely to de- velop. Mrs. David Henry, 65 s. Lin coin Ave, Washington, N. J., writes: Foley Kidney Pills are doing me much good, both my kidneys and the rheumatism. They took all the dread ful soreness out of my limbs Sold everywhere. 2
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
WOOD FOR SALE

17-inch stove wood and cutoff blocks. Phone 120, Philadelphia Mill ing Company. If
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29

The insessss n sf all materials and lah.r h
 necessary the sf ice cents per 100 h ~ all classes of trade This not take m n manufacture delivery we mus, 0 expenses the minimum by cutting u and saving wherever possible Patron, V regular must get their from the wagons and not on special deliveries. Orders received after will not h " cred until the following morning. 'W
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-29
{ RdUe q feli, Sunday GG-ettes

left from last Sunday, which can be had without charge for the asking at Browns Cafe.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-13
.I3, 3,000,O00MEN
Re EGISTER UNDER
MAN POWER ACT
Some of New Class viii BE Cal
led in October.
\ GREAT MOBILIZATION
No Disorder Reported in Any Part of
Country During Enrolment of
Men for Service.

Washington, Sept 12-Thirteen mil
lion men, probably more, the force
from which win come the reserve to
win the war were registered today in
the second great mobilization of the
nations map-power
In all the reports OF the progress
OF the registration received during the
day at the provost marshal generals
ciice there was no suggestion of any
disorder And none had been expect
ed for officials had been confident
that the deeds OF the fighting men
overseas had stirred the nation to
the highest pitch Of patriotism and
determination
With registration day now history,
the next move OF the draft machinery
win be in the numbering serially OF
the registration cards Until that
work is completed by the local boards
the drawing OF ,he order numbers
which viii determine in a measure
the relative standing Of the regis
trants cannot be held
In the meantime, however question
naires will so forward TO men be-
tween 10 and u and 32 and SO so that
they may be classified and some of
them thus made ready for call in
October after the national drawing is
held.