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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

which can be filled with beechwood
shavings or corncobs. A quick way
to do this is to build a rack of Stats
three inches wide by half an inch
thick, these Stats being set into
grooved end pieces, about half an
inch space being allowed between
them. At each end this rack is sup
ported by a two by four inch piece
cut in such lengths that the rack will
be at least six inches below the
bung. The two by four pieces are
usually Joined at the bottom by a
crosspiece one by two inches. After
this rack is set in place and the COM
partment filled with cobs or shavings,
the barrel is reheaded and three one
inch holes are bored in each end so
that the openings come just beneath
the bottom of the rack holding the
shavings or corncobs. These holes
SHOULD be bored so that they slant
downward. In constructing the rack
and fastening it to the two by four
pieces, grooves or bowels should be
used, or if more convenient, hard
wood pegs may be utilized to hold
the rack together. Iron or other
metallic nails should not enter into
it's construction. The capacity of a
generator built in this way is from
thirty to forty gallons of vinegar.
When the generator is to be used
for the first time, or after it has been
standing idle for any length of time
1t is best to scald 1t thoroughly before
putting it in operation. This can be
done by blowing steam into the bung
or giving it a good washing in hot
water.
After the water has been thorough
ly drained out, add about a quart of
good vinegar (cider, malt, or orange)
which has not been pasteurized. Al
low the vinegar to flow over the shaw
ings and the inside of the barrel. Now
edd through the bung the fermented
juice, close the bung tightly with its
wooden stopper and plug the holes
in the ends of the barrel with plugs
made of ordinary cotton. Several
times each day, If possible, but at
least once each day, remove these
cotton plugs and replace them with
wooden plugs. Turn the barrel over
so that the bung is at the bottom, and
shake three or four times so that the
Juice in the barrel will come thor
oughly in contact with the beech
wood shavings or corncobs. Roll
the barrel back into its original posi-
ton. remove the wooden pegs and
reinsert the cotton plugs. An ex-
eeIIent vinegar is produced within
the barrel if this treatment is kept up
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
ORANGE VINEGAR

Orange vinegar, which probably
very few who live east of the Missis-
sippi and north of Georgia, have ever
tasted, surely sounds as though it
would be flavorful and a fine addition
to French dressing. For years it has
been made in limited quantities in
California, but few have had access
to it but the wealthy and the house
holds of orange growers. The MAX
ing Of orange vinegar has been COM
mercially Improbable, for lack of a
method that lent itself to large in
dustry, but, thanks to the specialists
of the Department of Agriculture, as
signed to the circus by-products lab
oratory at Los Angeles, orange vine
gar may soon become as common as
cider, malt, and wine v1negars are
now. An even more important fea-
ture Of the discoveries of these scien-
lists is that millions of Gull oranges,
too small or otherwise unfit for maret,
which heretofore have been allowed
to rot will be put to profitable
use.
Orange vinegar is easily made in
barrel quantities, and is sufficiently
cheap to compete with cider vine
gar
The process best adapted for the
production of orange vinegar in bar
rel lots is known as the ROLLER pro-
cess" The juice should be pressed
from the oranges in an ordinary cider
press. Strain out any large particles
of fiber or peel that may be found in
the Juice and add to it a mint of hrauz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
1000 FOR |
EMPIRE

The thousands of admirers of Pau
line Frederick, the charming and
brilliant exponent of the great Sar-
6tou roles made famous by the genius
of Sarah Bernhard and the late
Fanny Davenport, doubtless will be
pleased to learn that this popular
Paramount star will be seen at our
theatre today and tomorrow, in her
newest photoplay, Fedora" a pic
turization Of the masterpiece of the
great French dramatist.
In this remarkable picture, Miss
Frederick portrays the role of Rus
sian princess whose fiance is slain
on the eve of their wedding and who
vows to bring the murderer to JUS
tice. When she meets the suspected
assassin, she contrives to win his love
with the sole purpose of wringing a
confession from him and then turning
him over to the police for punish
ment. How she later weds this man
and when he seeks revenge upon the
mysterious woman implicated in the
tragedy of his life, she resorts to the
supreme sacrifice, is told in a series
of situations of such dramatic power
as to hold the interest to the final
scene.
Miss Frederick is splendidly sup
ported by capable players, and it is
safe to predict that the success OF
Fedora" will be no less emphatic
than that scored by her previous pic
lures, La Tosca," based upon Sar-
dou's great play, and Resurrection, >
by Count Tolstoy, both of which were
recently shown here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
ell Gas Electricity

Consumers may take out the all
lowance of fuel to which they are en-
titled wholly in coal or partly in coal
and partly in gas or electricity. Any
part of the lighting allowance in gas
or electricity, may be used forReook-
ing.
Three tons of coke count as two Of
coal, $4,000 cubic feet of gas as one
ton of fuel and 500 units of electricity
as one ton of fuel.
The order applies to hotels, clubs,
restaurants, hospitals, railway sta
tons, churches and theatres, as well
as ordinary houses.
By the withdrawal Of $4,000 skilled
miners thee oal output Is reduced by
22,500,000 tons. Further supplies
required for France, Italy, neutrals
and coaling stations will be about
100000 tons, making 100000
tons a year which will have to be
saved. The household rationing will
save from eight to nine million tons
leaving 100000 to 100000 tons
to bep rovided by improved output
and economies in industrial and
transport consumption.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
WHAT'S GOING ON I'm THE WORLD
OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
PLAZA

Constance Talmadge's latest screen
production, THE Lesson" was given
inaugural showing at the Plaza yes
terday afternoon and evening and
created much favorable comment be-
cause of its unusual nature and the
clever acting Of its charming young
star.
1.-The Lesson has many admirable
features that auger well for its popu-
larity with film fans. 1t has also been
wonderfully we'll produced and the
elabroateness ofm any of it's scenes is
to be marveled at.
Harry Stuart and company present
ed a comedy farce entitled Patriots"
that was given gratifying reception.
1t Is funny in the superlative degree
and it keeps the laughs coming at a
lively clip from the rise to the fall
of the curtain.
Cornell and O'Day were another
riot of mirth. These two boys are in
black-face and they have "corking"
line of "gab" that gets them big re-
suits.
Kennedy and Nicholi are a pair Of
very clever women-mother and
daughter. so they tell the audience
and, after putting over enough cross
talk to start a veritable hurricane Of
laughter they dance-frst the young
one and then-well, she said herself
that she was the mother of the young
blonde and, although We know it was
all in fun, we're going to refer to her
as the old one because she gave such
an admirable account of herself in a
dance number.
The Seebacks had a bag punching,
a single offering that commenced
where others of it's type left off.
They're great and they go about their
work in a manner that makes you
feel that they're exerting themselves
to be agreeable and please you.
A comedy and travelogue feature
comprise the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
POLI'S

Vaudeville's most spectacular musi-
cal comedy, THE Bride Shop" has
reached Bridgeport on its latest tour,
new, refreshing and ringing with
witty sayings and songs of novelty
and endearment. AS presented at the
Poll theatre it lacked nothing that
goes for full and complete entertain
rnent in the various regular channels
of variety. Its comedians and singers
are of type that last with producers,
and coming directly upon the trail OF
another similar offering its worth had
to be paramount to please regular
patrons of the big theatre.
Eddie Vogt leads the comedy and
the songs. His ability is not outdis-
tanced by the we'll conceived billing
that he receives from producer George
Choos. He Is ably assisted in his
work by John Sully and Lew MAIDEN.
Others who shine in feminine roles
are Miss Nan Hopesstill, Miss Elaine
Gray and Miss Edith Benjar.
The production is supplied with all
the latest fashions of Partisan and
New York modes, is generously sup
ploO WIN music ny w dlteE L. ISOSe-
mont and B. A. Rolfe, and gorgeous
scenic effects in the several scenes
shown.
On the screen the ever popular
Theda Bara has gone a little bit
further in her artistry. She is sur
rounded by an enormous company and
many sensational scenes have been
filmed. The photography Is newly
novel and pleasing. 1t will be an at
traction to all lovers of pictureplay.
Norman Talmo, the balancing bill
HARDEST, an artist of foremost quality,
is seen in novel billiard contortions,
and The Italian Serenaders in a
snappy and classic violin act charm
all audiences.
The new release Of Hearst Pathe
News shows scenes in China where
floods have devastated the country,
the methood of Huns surrender to the
United States and other military pre-
paredness in American environments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTE BOOK
By LEE PAPE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE PARK AVE. NEWS,

AIM L. IN Il w
Spoarts. Pubs Simkins and Benny
Potts took part in a suppir eating
contest last Friday, their mothers both
coming to the frunt door at the same
time to call them to suppir and Pubs
Simkins and Benny Potts quick MAX
ing up a race to see witch one wood
be out on the street agen ferst, Pubs
Simkins winning by about 5 minnits
but Benny Potts claiming a return
race, some time wen he dident have
fish full Of bones for suppir.
LMiliterry News. Compinny B in
dulged in swattin flies with rolled up
newspapers last Satidday, to practice
keeping tyfoyd fever and things away
frum camps, until Lootenant Ed
Werntck soaked Kernel Pubs Simkins
on top of the he'd with his rolled up
newspaper on account of saying he
had saw a fly there, and the rest of
Compinny B stopped to watch the
fite.
Sissiety. Mr.. Sid Hunt Is home
frum the country with his face all
sunbernt, saying you awt to see his
legs.
Intristing Facks about Intristing
Ieeple. SKINNY Martln can pick up
a rubber ball with his bare toes, some
people thinking its a proof that all
men are descended frum munkeys, but
Skinny Martin saying he don't care
weather it is or not.
Big Hay Ride. A big hay ride al
most took place last Thersday, Sam
Cross finding some hay that dropped
out of a hay Vaughn and filling his
Express Vaughn with it, ony wen he
went GROUND the corner to tell the
fellows about it a horse went and ate
all the hay out of the Express Vaughn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
1000 FOR |
FARM WORK FOR DIRECTORS

Washington, Aug. demonstrations
DIRECTORS are to be put to work on the
farms The problem of their presence
in the camps has been solved by the
War Departments decision to turn
them over to the Department Of Ag-
riculture farm help specialists
Strict record Of their work will be
kept and forwarded to their camp
commanders, SO that the farm work
assignment may be Cancelled for cause
and the men returned to military duty.
Some of the directors already have
been placed on the farms; 8S from
Camp Meade, 102 from Camp Lee and
an undetermined number from Camp
Taylor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
MATINEE EXCURSIONS

The special matinee excursions on
the Steamer Park City which leaves
Bridgeport every week day and Sun
day at 1880 p. M, are more popular
this season than ever before. The
residents of this place and vicinity
are taking advantage of this pleas
ant outing. There is no short
trip that embraces so many advan-
tages at a moderate expense as this
invigorating sail across the sound to
the quaint ship building town of Port
Jefferson. Tho steamer leaves the
wharf at the foot of Fairfield avenue
at 1880 o'clock. returning leaves Port
Jefferson at 4:3o, arriving m Bridge
port at 8 o'clock. Thus you can en-
Joy three hours on the Sound and
one hour and thirty minutes on Long
Island. If you have not taken the
trip you should certaisly do SO at as
early a date as possible,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

daily and the temperature is above 80
degrees Fahrenheit in from sixty to
ninety days.
When the material is sufficiently
acid, remove from the barrel, place
In clean glass bottles, and keep tightly
corked. Little difficulty is experience
ed in keeping this product, but it is
readily sterilized and made easier to
keep by heating the bottles in boiling
water for fifteen to twenty Sninutes.
No sediment will deposit in the bottles
if this treatment is given, Where
such sediment does appear it is best
to pour off the vinegar gently and
steriiize as directed above.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
WEST END

Theda Bara in the super-production,
"Under the Yoke" a hot blooded ro-
nance Of the Philippines during
American occupation will feature the
program tonight at the West End.
In Under the Yoke" the famous
william Fox star plays the wealthy
Spanish grandee who has settled in
the Philippines.
Those Athletic Girls" a Mack Sen
nett two reel comedy and Pathe News
will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16
CONSUMPT ton OF
COAL REDUCED
IN LONDON

London, Aug. 14.---Drastic reduc-
tions in the consumption Of coal, gas
and electric lighting for household
purposes came into operation in July
The following table gives the
amount of coal and light allowed for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-16

Twenty eight cases containing parts
of an American submarine consigned
to Barcelona, Spain were discovered
by Department of Justice agents in
BROOKLYN.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

The Herald had hoped Vermont
would not be called upon to undergo
an intensive political campaign at
this time when all our efforts should
be turned to winning the war. Ind
ications are, however. pointing to
one of much interest, and already
the political pot is beginning to boil.
Entries in the governorship race
will soon be closed but uneasy rests
the heads of these political aspirants.
They seem to all be waiting for
Uncle Horace" to say the word
60" They know if the present
governor gives the people any signs
of continuing in office he can go it
alone. In the meantime we are
waiting and hoping.
Eugene V. Debbs has been called
to the carpet by the government.
There are many who think this
should have been done before. 1t is
notable fact that Debbs' stock in
trade has always been sedition-de-
fiant and obstructive. United States
District Attorney Wertz truly says:
No mani is too big to be held res
ponsible for his acts under the es-
poinage act or any other law of the
United States"
The much talked of coal mines
near Island Pond refuse to be dis
covered, for the recent dilligent
search by Derby and Canadian
parties failed to find any outcrop-
ping of black diamonds. If the ed
itor Of the Herald gets time he will
take a pick and go down to these
mines, for he knows it's only by
digging" and a constant plug
ging" that black diamonds are
brought to the surface. In the
meantime don't get excited. If it's
there we'll find it, and all shall have
a fair chance to stake their claim"
In the resignation of Judge Edwin
O. CARL of the Probate District of
Essex, the county loses a true and
tried official, one who has met the
exacting duties of that office with a
fairness and firmness that has won
him the respect and esteem of his
district. Judge CARL has performed
the duties of this Office for many
years and the people throughout the
county regret his retirement. Gov.
Graham in appointing his successor,
F. A. Brewer of Concord, has made
an excellent selection. He will, how
ever, have to cultivate a patience
and frmness the equal of Judge
CARL to make the grand record he
hands over to his successor. Judge
Brewer will make good for he has
these qualities and is thoroughly ac-
quainted with the people in Essex
county.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
STATE PRESS
Play Square With Hoover


Frank H. Brooks, the State Food
Administrator, in his remarks before
the county conference at the high
school Wednesday, not only gave his
audience considerable flood for
thought" but he also treated his SUBJ
ject from an angle that was probably
new to many who heard him. His
arguments, backed by some fairly
acknowledgements, were convincing
enough to make the men and women
present "sit up and take notice"
notwithstanding the fact that the
necessity for preservation of food
has been dinged and bedinped into
our ears for more than two years.
Mr.. Brooks told the people in his
audience that the cause of the allied
nations rested not so much on
what America may be able to &C.
complish but on the amount of food
that America may be able to save.
He told them that only those whose
own flesh and blood stood in the
trenches in France had as yet made
any sacrifice, that the inconvenience
the rest of us have experienced. so
far were no more than patriotic
service which we owe to.the govern
ment and that gMr. Hoover's
administration had actually been
the barrier between the public
and the profteers. The food
administration, he said had saved
the people of New England alone
$25, 100000 in the cost of flour and
$35, 100000 in the cost of sugar.
Without the restraint imposed by the
Food Administration the prices of
these products would have been
pushed to limits that would have
meant actual privation to large por-
ton of the people of this country.
Inasmuch as the Food Admins
tration had actually been the pro-
tector of the people, instead of
dictator as many of US have at
times been inclined to believe, is it
more than a square deal, return
of one favor for another, that the
purchasing public should cooperate
in the great task that has fallen to
this department of the government.
Bennington Banner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

To effect the needed saving of wheat
we are wholly dependent upon the
voluntary assistance of the American
people and we ask that the following
rules shall be observed:
1. Householders to use not to exceed
total of IL pounds per week of
wheat products per person. This
means not more than IL pounds of
Victory bread containing the required
percentage of substitutes and one-half
pound Of cooking -four, macaroni,
crackers, pastry, pies. cakes, wheat
breakfast cereals, all combined.
2 Public eating places and clubs to
observe two wheatless days per week,
Monday and Wednesday, as at present.
In addition thereto, not to serve to
any one guest at any one meal an
aggregate Of breadstuffs. macaroni,
crackers, pastry, pies, cakes, wheat
breakfast cereals. containing total
of more than two ounces Of wheat
-four. No wheat products to be served
unless specially ordered. Public eat
ing establishments not to buy more
than six pounds Of wheat products for
each ninety meals served. thus con-
forming with the limitations requested
of the householders.
g. Retailers to sell not more than
one-eighth of barrel Of -four to any
town customer at any one time and
not more than one-quarter of barrel
to any country customer at any one
time, and In no case to sell wheat
products without the sale Of an equal
weight of other cereals.
4. We ask the bakers and grocers to
reduce the volume of Victory bread
sold, by delivery Of the three-quarter
pound loaf where one pound was sold
before, and corresponding proportions
In other weights. We also ask bakers
not to increase the amount Of their
wheat -four purchases beyond 10 per
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

cent. of the average monthly amount
purchased In the four months prior to
March l.
5. Manufacturers using wheat prod.
ucts for non-food purposes should
cease such use entirely.
6. There is no limit upon the use of
other cereals, flours, and meals, corn,
barley, buckwheat, potato -four, ct
cetera.
Many thousand families throughout
the land are now using no wheat prod
ucts whatever, except very small
amount for cooking purposes, and are
doing so in perfect health and satisfac-
ton. There is no reason why all of
the American people who are able to
cook In their own households cannot
subsist perfectly we'll with the use of
less wheat products than one and one
half pounds week. and we specially
ask the well-to-do households in the
country to follow this additional pro-
gramme in order that we may provide
the necessary marginal supplies for
those parts Of the community less able
to adapt themselves to 80 large a pro-
portion Of substitutes
In order that we shall be able to
make the wheat exports that are alb.
solutely demanded Of US to maintain
the civil population and soldiers of the
allies and our own army, we propose
to supplement the voluntary co-opera.
ton of the public by further umita.
ton of distribution. and we shall place
at once restrictions on distribution
which will be adjusted from time to
time to secure as nearly equitable dis
tribution as possible. With the arrival
Of harvest we should be able to relax
such restrictions. Until then we ask
for the necessary patience, sacrifice
and cooperation of the distributing
| trades.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
FOOD SHIPMENTS
REACH LARGE TOTAL

A general idea of the quantity Of
food sent to European allies by the
United States from July 1, 1914, to
January 1, 1918, is given by figures
just announced by the U. s. Food Ad-
ministration. In that period the Unit
ed States has furnished complete year.
ly rations for 57,1OO,9sS people. In
addition there was enough extra pro-
TEN to supply this portion Of the diet
for 22,194,570 additional men.
The total export Of wheat and wheat
-four to the three principal allies Is
equivalent to about 1884, 100000 bushels.
Pork exports for the 81 years amount
ed to almost 100000, 900 pounds. Ex-
ports of fresh beef totaled Az, 4S4 400
pounds. The amount Of food exported
to Russia is negligible compared with
that sent to the western allies.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05

man, Harry B. Amey. The farming
towns and so-caIled rural communi-
ties were the first to meet the quota,
proving that their sturdy patriotism,
loyalty and call for service is not be-
hind their brothers in the larger
places. The county is getting into
this work of saving to back the gov
eminent and the soldier boys, and
planning for future calls. All honor
to Old Essex! All honor to her noble,
loyal and patriotic citizenship!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
Reason for Refusing Others

Persons who have once used Foley
Kidney Pills prefers them to any 9TH
err medicine. They give relief from
kidney and bladder troubles, back
ache, sharp shooting pains, rheuma-
tism, stiff, SWOLLEN joints, sore mus
cles, puffiness under eyes, nervous
ness, q "always tired" feeling and
sleep-disturbing bladder ailments
For sale by John w, Thurston, drug.
gist. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-07-05
For Constipation and BiIiousness

Geo. Jenner, 416 Labor St., San.
Antonio. Tex, writes: Foley Cath
artic Tablets have proven the best
laxative | have taken and | recon-
mend them to sufferers from consti-
patton or biliousness. They should
be in every travelling mans grip"
Relieve sick headache, bloating or
other condition caused by bad d.
gestion. For sale by John W. Thurs
ton, druggist. Adv.