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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
ITALIANS HOLD TEUT0NS SAFE,
 SAYS GENERAL

Italian Army adquartersin North ern Italy, Tuesday. Dec. 25.-(By The Associated Press.)-A general com manding an army corps on the Piave front took the correspondent along the line occupied by his corps today and pointed out the Austro- German. nest on the west bank of the river, which Is the only foothold he has succeeded in maintaining.
 The main purpose Of the Italian commander was to carry a holiday greeting to his men in the first line trenches. but incidentally this visit to the extreme front gave an oppor- tunAty for the general to explain the lay of the land and why the enemy was finding himself able to hang on.
 As the party moved forward it was noted that the defenses had been highly organized so that any sudden rush of the enemy would meet tre- mendous resistance. The defenses comprise string of trenches fortified for defense with masses of tangled wire and constructions after the cer- vais de freise order. with numerous sharp projections
 1 Entering the first hrsa trenches the general led the way. The ground in front was covered with low bushes and scruhby vines running down to the waters edge. Behind this ran a high earthen embanknrent originally erected as a dyke but now serving the enemy as a refuge against petty shell ing. In the foreground were three large stone farm houses that had been torn to pieces by Italian shells. One of these had had the roof, the upper floors and two wings blown off, whffe the jagged walls of the first story were still standing. It was still
 used. the kenerai eaid, for the en-
 emy's machine guns. They were si-
 bent, then. as the holiday season had
 by common consent afforded @ lun
 The heavy Austrian guns were heard
 now and then.
 The general said that the enemy
 force In the Benson curve was about three battaltons. or 2.Go0 men, with an exceptionally large supply Of ma chine guns. Their communications were principally operated in the night.
 The enemy's foothcld on the west
 ern bank of the Piave here was not
 regarded by the general as a serious
 menace to the Italians as it was moi
 base that could be augmented by an increase of the forces.
 It could be cleared eut at any time
 he said. but the effort was not worth } the sacrifice it would require in the 3 face of the machine guns. Tho bend was completely controlled and hemfned t | in and it was better he thought, tc
 let the enemy sacrifice his men ir , holding a position useless to him. The general had eheery word fol !, the men in the trenches. presenting f many of them with holiday gifts and :, giving eneeuraxenent and praise te
 all. The men were in the best o1 B spirits. looked sturdy ana well oondi' > tioned and were unanimeus in assur al ing their commander that they eeult - hold the enemy against any further p l advance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
PLEDGE SELVES
 NOT TO co INTO
 SERVICE OF U. s.
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 walk. New Britain (two branches), stamford (two branches), Ansonia, South Norwa1k, Stonington, Middle town. Danbury, Torrington, Mystic. Wallingford, Deep River and Bridge port.
 Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month when ad- dresses are made and the business or the branch transacted according 10 the instructions received from head quarters.
 Voqler said that he is a member Of the society, but had not attended a meeting for three years. He peheVss that there are about 200 members 1n Bridgeport, but not having taken an active part in the affairs Of the or ganization he was not sure.
 Referring to the pledge which mem hers are compelled to take, Vogler said. "Of course this is Socialist societv and we do not believe in an army. and we take a pledge not to join the army or police. l don't re- T,ernber exactly what it is, but V means to keep out of the army or the police force"
 While assisting registrants in filling ont ouestionnatres at the headquar- ters of the second district exemption hoard. George Le Witt. an attorney, was startled to have man tell nlm that he doubted if he could sign the ouestionnaire without violating ms cath to the society. Le Wltt LOOK steps to have the man detained and in a short while a copy of '"The Solidar- itv" the mans pass book, copy Of the rules of the order along with the extraordinary pledge were in the hands of the government officials.
 Federal agents on receiving the facts have started an immediate fnvestiga- tion here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
PSUEDO U. s. AGENT
 IS SEARCHED FOR

So quick was James Williams, of 652 Dewey street, to show his resent ment when James Johnson, Han. cock avenue store keeper, questioned his claim to being a United States Se- cret Service \agent, Investigating coal hcarding conditions here. last Satur- day night, that instead of offering proof in support of his assertion, he struck Johnson on the nose.
 This morning he appeared before Judge Wilder in the city court, and was fined $z5 on an assault charge After paying, the man departed, only to have a, new search for him started an hour later, when United States agent Charles H. Lane asked for ar opportunity to interview him. Will Hams is said to have been pretending everywhere that he is a secret ser vice agent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
DIED.

 Stratford, Conn.,, Jan. 3, 1918, Edwin Alverd, aged 77 years, months, B days.
 F'riends@are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his son, Freak. E. Alverd, Jackson Ave Stratford on Sunday, Jan. 9th at 1:36 p. m.
 1nterment at Union Cemetery. Stratford. Automobile certege. as this city, Jan. 3. 1918, Frank Edwin Byron, infant son of George F. Jr., and Mary Henninser, aged l year, ? months, 10 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the home of his parents. No. $40 Mountain Grove street on Monday. 7rh inst, at 3 o'clock D. m.
 Burial n Park cemetery. A bsp
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

Iong cloth coats at half prices. Silk ts at cost prices. Silk petticoats at co $S kit coney scarfs or muffs .. $5.SS SIP kit coney scarfs or muffs $S.4S $10 black china wolf scarfs or
 muI1S %'.4o SIS Hudson seal scarfs or muffs SPAS $50 Russian fitch scarfs or
 muffs '$S4.9S Children's fur sets, half former prices Fur trimming 35c to $2.5O per yd. was 6Sc to $4.00.
 All our white lingerie shirt waists,
 formerly priced from $1 to $S.50
 now 75c to $2.4S. All our silk waists formerly priced
 from $2.5O to $5, now $1.9S to $3.9S Plaid silk waists, Georgette silk
 waists at cost prices.
 PETTICOATS $1.5O black sateen petticoats =. 98c $1.z5 black sateen petticoats .. SIPS All silk petticoats formerly priced
 from $2.5O to $7.5O now $1.98 to
 $5.5O
 Angora caps and scarfs at half prices All cloth coats formerly priced from
 SIP to $40, now $8.4S to $25. All silk plush coats formerly priced from $22 to $75, now priced $15
 to $50.
 All silk sweaters formerly priced S5 to $2O now SPAS to $9.75. Raincoats at cost prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04


 Sweaters at half prices. Shirt waists tt prices. Raincoats at cost prices. Quilted Jackets ...... 9Sc to $2.5O g and s hats for children .... soc $6 best quality velour hats, ladies $1.9S $1 and $1.5O velvet covered hats 39c All velvet covered hats formerly pric-
 ed from $2.5O to $7.5O now less than
 half prices.
 S4.5O and $500 satin top plush brim
 hats ............... $2.9S $6 gold lace brim velvet crown $2.75 75c velvet tam o'shanters ...... 25c g plush tam o'shanters ...... csc $2 black velvet bFim beaver crown
 Sa1OLS .:......... 75c $5 black velvet brim beaver crown
 sailors ........ $1.98 $8 and $1O black hatters plush StbuOFS $4.S0 $5 black silk mourning hats $2. .98 $3 and $4 velvet tailored hats :. $1 % $5 and $6 velvet tailored hats .. t$1 .98 s trimmed dress hats, ladies .. $1.00 $2 feather turbans ........ $1.0 $3 feather turbanS .......... $1.5O All better grades ill feather turbans | at greatly reduced prices. All fancy feathers, ornaments at less than half prices.
 Marabout feather capes and stoles at
 half prices.
 Ostrich feather neck boas half prices. Chiffon veils, half prices. l Net lace Veils half prices.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-04
There will be no bread cards in America
if you do your part

ME world is short of food. Abroad, in
the warning countries, where haryeStS
have been reduced, and the want of food is
distressing, whole nations must do their market
ing with food cards. Everyone must wait his
turn, must limit his daily food to the minimum.
Here in America, though many are saving,
others are still wasting foods-wasting enough
to feed millions. .......
What are yon doing in your home-saving
or wasting?
There is pressing need for Everyone to save
the food and stop the waste-not only to help
feed our fighting men, and those of our Allies,
but also to make unnecessary the dreaded bread
card.
Bread for all, if none is
wasted"- HOOVER
Wheat is the most important food of all to
save. The worlds demand on America for
wheat is Stupendous-America has never failed,
but there will be wheat for all, only, if every
American home saves and stops the daily waste
Iof bread and flour.
How to save wheat
Eat more potatoes, fruit and vegetables.
Have one No-Wheat meal each day in your
home.
Observe two wheatleSs days each week, Mon
day and Wednesday,
Modern French Bakery Geiger &
37 West California 1925
Fightmaster Baking Co. -
437 West Park Captal u
Buhrer Baking Co.
121 West Washington Mrs w w
ma. -, ,n. haywood Baking Co. Home
A-d Ao.aqa. # Mop Bdm 401 East Fifth S1S
EVERY AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE SHOULD SIGN THE PLEDGE CAR
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-04
Now is the time to save

This is no time to experiment. Experiments
generally lead to waste. NOW, is the time to
save.
Begin to-day-do yourpart, whether you bake
or bwy-co-operate with the Government, and
we will have no bread cards in America.
Every crust, every pound, every handful of
flour you save is your vitality needed help in
winning the war.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-04

c.tyrieh 1918 BY h
eSesissai AHs0iafiss Of ManT BaLrn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-04

Eat no bread or rolls that do not contain at
least 20% other cereals than wheat.
If you have eliminated waSte-Save one more
slice of bread a day.
Order your bread regularly in advance. We
will then bake only as much bread as will be
sold and eaten.
The bakers are under regulation of the Food
Administration. The bread we now make
meets with the Government regulation for
wheatless days.
The bakers of America are saving millions
of bushels of wheat by cooperating with the
Government in making the Victory Bread which
is made Of 2O% other cereal flour than wheat.
This is the bread you should eat every day,
the bread you may eat on wheatless days if no
other wheat substitutes are available. 1t means
a real saving of wheat.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
Graham Evans
Has Many Friends
-. in Chandler

The following item. written by j.
NJ. Mcleod in relation to one OF Ere
mont county's soldier boys will be
read with interest by his many
friends:
Graham Evans left Chandler last
Monday morning to attend the army
radio school at Colorado college
He had been employed as mine
clerk and telegraph operator. for the
Victor American Fuel company for
more than seven years His employ.
ers appreciated his services. which
were conscientious and devoted at ali
times. gt
"He 'rok an active interest in ey.
erything pertaining to the social vel.
fare OF the community. He was cIe-k
OF the town board and secretary and
treasurer Of the Chandler Petroleum
company.
He Is young man Of :ne charac-
ter ani ability and has host OF
friends, He left with their best
wishes for success and good luck.
''He is the only son OF Mrs. Evans,
principal OF the Chandler public
schools"
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
Wednesday
MEETING OF FOUR MILE
RED Cross WORKERS.


The Four Mile Red Cross workers
will meet next Wednesday with Mrs
E. H. Williams on Cyanide avenue
All persons interested in this work
are invited to be present Come and
bring friend. q s.
GUESTS OF MRS. JAS. BELkNAP.
Mrs. c. NJ. Wagner of st. Louis ar
rived here few days ago and will
spend the summer here as the guests
of her daughter. Mrs. James Belknap.
MoToRED FROM sALiDA.
Mrs. Harriet Sartor who has been
in Salida for the past ten days as
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Troy
Hughart, returned to Canon this
morning. She was accompanied back
by her daughter Mrs. Hughart and
two children. They motored down
with Mrs. Porter Lyons.
MRS. LANDEN HOME.
Mrs. ]. w. Landen returned Satur-
day afternoon from Gienwood Sprgs..
where she has been for sever al
weeks taking the baths and a rest.
She returned sooner than had been
expected as she was called home by
telegram from Mr.. Landen. stating
he would have to leave on Sunday
morning on business trip for week
or so.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
ters. Mrs. verna Ashton Heaton and

ters. Mrs. verna Ashton Heaton and
Mrs. Richard Houle. left Thursday
night for Salt Lake City for short
visit with relatives. In the course of
week or ten days he expects to re-
turn here for a few days after which
he will go to La Fundition. Peru where
he has been employed for number
of years as a stationary engineer with
big mining company. located at an
elevation of $4,000 feet above the sea
in the Andes mountains. Mr.. Ash
ton has been in the United States
since March 6. 1918. His son, Tbos.
e. Ashton, of Victor, Colo. recently
arrived in France with military ex-
pedition from Camp Kearney, Calf.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
Keating Beats John
Martin in1Assembly

Denver. Colo, July 33.--Congress-
man Edward Keating and former Con
gressman John A. Martin were desig-
mated for places on the primary bal.
lots in September for the Democrat
ic nomination for congress from the
third Colorado congressional district
by the Democratic congressional as
sembly meeting here today. Heating
received 161 and Martin los votes in
the assembly. ~
Political days of long ago were 10.
called when Keatine and Martin nj
invitation OF the assembly delegate r
met in the convention hall In debate
concerning their respective merits
and fitness for national service In
war times. The record OF Keating.
who voted against war and opposed
the sclective draft was one of the is
sues on which the debate revolved
He admitted he opposed both. but
said that with the declaration OF war.
II had become bic war. .i1,g3f4
In support OF his patriotism Keat.
ing offered letter written by Champ
Clark. speaker of the house ,of rep
cgsqIs d7nT.fel
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
REV. THOMAS GOES TO
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.

Rev. John T. Thomas oi Louisville.
KY, for a number Of years the popu.
lar pastor OF the congregations OF the
First Presbyterian church here. and
since then minister IN charge Of large
churches OF his denomination in
Grand Rapids. Michfran and Louis
Vile. has accepted q eaif to the pastor.
ate of the First Presbs teffan church
In Springfield, ILL.,, and viii shortly
enter upon his work there Rev. Mr..
Thomas has host Of friends N Can.
en- City who viii be pleased to know
of his Whereabouts. p1fnei =
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
The Canon City,
Salida Highway

The people OF Pueblo. a:d even
those Of Canon City. fail to properly
comprehend the popuIating and pull
ing effects which have steadily fol-
lowed the opening OF the Parkdale
road thru 10 Salida--thc great work
prison toiicrs-wbich has caused an
uncnding procession OF travellers along
the scenic driveway from the western
portal or the Royal Gorge TO the How.
has been an increasing invasion of
visitors who have come from all over
the United States. but those from the
entire length OF the Arkansas river in
Oklahoma. Kansas and Arkansas take
special pleasure in exploring their"
river and realizing that this Is the
same water which flows past their
homes. When they get back they will
tell neighbors about the mighty
chasms thru which their river boils
and tumbles. The villages of Coto-
paxi. Texas Creek and CoaldaIe
(Pieasonton) were never anything but
railroad tank stations till this year
but now would be good sized towns II
they had houses in which to stow the
people applying for shelter and board
II is impossible to get accommoda-
tions at any OF those places because
of their crowded condition. All this
In spite Of the fact that the railroad
affords no courtesies to travellers. Its
day trains refuse to stop. and the only
way to go to Plessonton is TO get on
at o'clock In the night. Every sta
tion from Parkdale to salida presents
good opening for useful cultivation
OF the tourist patronage. II is a traf.
fic all It's own. so different from the
life. the scenery. style and prices
around Colorado Springs as to be I'm
a different class, and it will always be
that way. In addition to all this. the
upper canon is in fact series OF half
way stopping points on the road. to
the superb upper valley--B Buena Vista
and its ncighbors. - Pueblo Chieftain.
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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
News Notes
Thursday
GOES TO GRAND JUNCTION

Mr.. Ray Jewel, of the Colo. Service
Station company. left Wednesday for
Grand Junction. He will probably re-
turn to Canon City Sunday evening
GUESTS OF MRS. WEST.
Mrs. A ]. Forney motored with
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Stilwell and fam
lily from Wichita. Kans, and is the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Loave
West of 324 Harrison avenue.
LEFT FOR DENVER TODAY,
Miss Mildred Nelson and little
Miss Jean Biggs left this morning for
Denver where they will spend a
couple of weeks visiting with Jeans
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
McLain.
HARRY w. COMBS HOME FROM
DENVER.
Harry W. Combs and two sons re-
turned home from vacation outing
in Denver on Tuesday They stopped
over in Colorado Springs for brief
visit while on th3ir way back to
Canen City.
JUDGE IsBoTsoN HOME
Judge l. W. Ibbotson returned to
Canon City via Colo. Springs, We'd
nesday afternoon from visit with
some Kansas City friends who are
spending the summer at their ranch
in the Pixies Peak district. midway
between Colo. Springs and Cripple
Creek
TO GO ON THREE WEEKS
VACATION
Mr.. l.. F. Collins, of the Frey-Col-
Inns store will leave Friday for Quin.
cy, ILL., He will be accompanied by
Mrs. Collins and Paul. They will
first go to Sterling, Colo. where they
will see r. E. Kenzell. formerly resi-.
dent of Canon City, before proceed
ing to Illinois. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins
will be gone from two to three weeks
MISS Mckissick HERE ON
VACATION.
Miss Nan McItissick, for n number
of years past a popular teacher IN the
Seattle schools, arrived a few days
ago from the Pacific coast to spend
the remainder ot her vacation witt
her mother, Mrs. NJ. NJ McKissick
and sisters at ec3 College avenue
Mrs. Julius Cramer met he. in Pu
that place.
nH
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
Chautauqua
is Guaranteed
for Next Year

Canon City will have the Chautau-
qua next year That matter was cas-
lily settled this year.
400 Season Tickets for next year
have been subscribed for and that
number will probably by tonight be
increased to $50.
The matter concerning a new con-
tract was frankly stated to the Chau-
tauqua audience and those who want
Chautauqua asked to sign cards In
dicating the number OF tickets they
would buy or stand good for.
Up to this time. 4e0 tickets have
been pledged and many more will be
taken.
on the strength of this demand for
a Chautauqua. thirty representative
business men have signed the con
tract for next year.
Those who have signed the contract
as guarantors are the following:
c. II. Duncan.
E. c. Dabney.
l.. w. Feiter
F. p Smith.
J. W. Jenkins.
d. S. Moore.
l.. A. Duff.
r. J. Craig.
A. l.. Ballon
r. A. DilIey.
c. J. Armenirout.
II. II. Kennedy
f. w Harner.
j. W. Emmerson.
Harry W. Combs.
J. r. Quinn.
VIM II. Clark. -.
Guy U. Hardy
c. A. Biggs. --A~
A. p. Nelson.
T. c. Hardy. h3gR
G. A. Fredrickson. "~sf
j. Seaman.
G. f. Turner
F. d. Hubbard.
r. G. Nesbit.
NJ. f. Scroggin.
U. Z. Sidebottom.
ID. E. Gibson.
=. W. Troutman.
John Hamilton.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
CLAIR KELLY TRANSFERRED
TO DENVER.

Miss Clair Kelly who has been for
the past year, employed with the
Western Union Telegraph company
of this city, left for Denver where
she has been transferred to the w.
U. telegraph Office of that city.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
Daily rhevoht.

We reap what we SOW but nature
has love over and above that Justice.
and gives Ms shadow npd 3logsom and
fruit that spring from nor pfhntipg Of
ours George Eliot 845.t3 NNF
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
Saturday

GOES TO WASHINGTON, D. C.
Miss Maude Richardson has re-
turned from Grand Valley. Colo. and
gone TO Washington, ID. c., to work
tor the government.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
The lteavy Hand ef JuseIee

We read recently Of butcher who
was discharged for being light fingered.
His hand probably did not weigh
enough to make II retail prontahly.--
Fargo Courier-News.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
WILL GO TO AIMoNT
ON FISHING TRIP.

DR. Lane and family will leave here
trip at Almont. Reports have been
circulated that DR.. Lane and family
are leaving Canon for good. but that
is not true as they will return in
about two weeks to make their home
here as usual.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
u. S. FOOD Administration
PRICES STAPLE COMMODITIES


g. showing retailer should for same
to n 1918
Costto
Pax
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
GUESTS OF MRS. SAM MCDONALD

Mrs. Sam Mcdonald has as her
guests this week, Miss Sleda Cham
whom are teachers of the Blind school
at Kansas City. Miss Chamberlain
is niece of Mrs. Mcdonald. They
are delegates to the Deaf and Blind
convention at Colo. Springs, from the
state of Kansas. and making big
tour of Colorado.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
HERE THURSDAY ON
WAY TO CREEDE.

Mr. and Mrs. NJ E. Dukes with Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Rankin, left yesterday
morning in the Dukes Buick for
Creede, Colo. At Canon City. II. C..
Gardner and family from Denver
Joined the party who will fish in the
streams and lakes near Creede and
return home in about ten days
Cripple Creek Times.
YEoMEN HOLD PICNIC.
The Yeomen and their families en-
joyed pleasant moonlight picnic at
the park last night. The picnicers
took their lunch and made coffee SO
an appetizing repast was served.
The evening was passed in playing
games and a general spirit OF get-to-
getherness prevailed.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements was: Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Miss Pearl Burkey and Mr.. II. G.
McIlvaney.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1918-07-25
FOR Ia JUNTA.

Mrs. F.. C. Scott and son, Robert
of 609 Rudd avenue, will leave Sat.
urday morning for La Junta where
they will spend week or ten days as
the guests ow the formers parents.