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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-29
Draft no Disgrace.

"Manv of the rc.i~trant~ have formed
4 wrong idea about the draft. They will
90 to almost any means To enlist 10 avoid
being taken in the draft. There j. no
disgrace in being called, nor l. II IN indi-
eaton of being Stacker To wait for the
draft. II j. simply system OF scientific
selection and those who consider the term
drafted -lur have the wrong viewpoint
entirely
Major TowneS stated that the first gen
eral call will not be made before Feb. 10.
at will not be made before that date: IT
NAV not be made then, but Ne know il
won't he made any sooner" he said. The
general opinion around the capitol = thaf
il will probably be March or even later
before q general call j. made. II J. said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-29

Chocolate Shop Chocolates in red wo6d box
es at Eagle Pharmacy. $1.06 the pound. finest
In town.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-29
Diplomacy is Essential.

1T takes something more than Il mere
executive 10 "gct by on hi> Job: diploma
~ j. required almost every day. Even ~
he chatted of the draft a petition signed
bv many married men Of certain Texas
county. was presented Ia him. stating that
the local board was putting married men in
class one regardless of their claims. And
the major composed letters 10 the aggrcv-
ed people of the county and to the local
board u clear M the situation and ~ the
same time smoothing the feelings of mra
ried men and not eel the board members
into huff.
Perhap- the average view of the heads
of the draft held hy the ordinary recisirant
has touch of impcr~onal authority in il.
hut the .'bo~-" Of the draft in the state j.
very human. and has \ quick ear for any
possible injustice that may be inadvertently
caused by the draft system.
IL want to thank you newspaper men
for the way the papers nave aided nS,
in putting over the draft. Your help has
hecn most yaluable' ne said
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-29

10 Cents Is the price Of our delicious hot
chocolates. served to suit the most fastidious.
Eagle Pharmacy.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-01-29

For That Tired Feeling after shopping try
a cup Of hot chocolate, is stimulating and
Eaglefont.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
FOOD ACTIVITIES
 REPORTED TO THE
 DEFENSE COUNCIL
Progress of All Committees Given at Meeting in Hart
 ford This Afternoon.
OPTIMISTIC VIEW
 OF THE SITUATION
Men and Women, Boys and Girls, Enlisted in Armies
 to Increase Food Supply.

Hartford, April 26-Reports of the progress made by all departments of the committee on food supply, Con- necticut State Council of Defense, were heard this afternoon at the Hartford club.
 Arthur Howe and Col. Louis R. Cheney reported on the use of boys for farm labor as provided through the medium of the Boys Working Re- serve. William c. Cheney made a special report on jail and prison la bor for use on farms. Mrs. J. W. Alsop of Avon, presented a report dealing with woman labor for use on the farms as produced by the Wom- ems Land Army of America
 Samuel Russell, Jr., of Middletown, chairman of the live stock depart ment, reported on the importation of cattle into the state by his commit tee, five carloads having been brought in within the last two weeks. Senator c. c. Hemenway reported on the home garden situa- ton of the state and F. M. Peasley on poultry activities.
 Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr., of Mid dletown and A. J. Brundage of the Connecticut agricultural college, de- scribed the progress made by the Junior Food army, which had all ready enrolled more than 10000 boys | and girls.
 Prof. W. L. Slater, Jr.. and I. G.. Davis of the Connecticut agricultural college reported on small grains and i seed corn.
 David Elder reported for the state labor bureau on the possi ibility of ob- 1 taining man labor for farms through | the means of a state organization. Allan w. Manchester, county agent of | Litchfield county, reported on the survey as conducted in his county and the use which he had been able to make of the facts obtained through i it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
Vigorous Men and
 Women Are in Demand

If your ambitio has left you, your happiness has gone forever unless you take advantage of Hindle Pharmacy's magnificent offer to refund your mon- eyon the first box purchased if Wen delPs Ambition Pills do not put your entire system in fine condition and give you the energy and vigor you have lost.
 Be ambitious, be strong, be vigor- ous. Bring the ruddy glow of health to your cheeks and the right sparkle that denotes perfect manhood and womanhood to your eyes.
 Wendelrs Ambition Pills, the great nerve tonic, are splendid for that tired feeling, nervous troubles, poor blood. headaches, neuralgia, restlessness, trembling, nervous prostration, mental depression, loss of appetite and kidney or liver complaints.
 You take them with this under standing that: In two days you will feel better. In week you will feel fine. and after taking one box you will have your old-time confidence and ambition Or the druggist will refund the price of the box. Be sure and get a 50 cent box to- day and get out of the rut Remem- Der Hindle Pharmacy and dealers ev- erywhere are authorized to guarantee | them.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
N Birthday Bio-Briefs|
 FAMOUS MEN. | To Parents and Teacher+Get | Your Children to Read This
 Instructive Daily Feature.
"ARTEMUS WARD"

It was just eighty-four years ago today that Charles Farrar Browne, better known as "Artemus Ward, was born in Waterford, Maine, and this of his untimely death. Although he was only in his thirty-third year when he died, Browne lived long enough to gain an international repu- tation as a humorist, and, if he had been spared until his natural gifts had had time to ripen and reach ma turity, he might have ranked among the greatest. 'Artemts Ward" was as popular in England as in his na- tive land, and he died while on a lec- ture tour of Great Britain, where he had also contributed to Punch.
 Many amusing stories are told of Browne's experiences as a reporter in Cleveland and other cities. On one occasion he was assigned to report a social gathering, but he spent the evening, drinking and playing billiards with friends, and was driven to the necessity of writing an imaginary ac- count of the function. The story was printed, but the following morn. ing Browne discovered that the af, fair had been postponed. He i'm mediately resigned, on the plea tha he "could not afford to be connected with such an unreliable paper. Or another occasion Browne covered charity concert given by the socia l elect of the city. His copy wa 1 turned in late, and was passed with | out being read by the editor. To- late it was discovered that the re porter had described the basso voic' of a young society man as "forci
 bly recalling the rumbling in tn
 bowels of an elephant" Once an ir ate captain called at the Plain Deal CT office, demanding the name of tn author of a narticle which had of
 fended him. Browne was the req author of an article which had of
 some young actor who happened to b
 in the office, seeking free publicity and the enraged mariner sailed int
 him. As the two men fought vicious
 ly on the floor, Browne stood by ad
 vising them to forget and forgive
 and counseling arbitration.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
LOCAL MEN.

Boston, April 26-The call for American crews for American ships was needed yesterday by Charles E. Trattini, 295 Shelton street, and Sanford H. Randall, 46 Jewett ave nue, Bridgeport, who were two of 24 Americans between 21 and 30 who were accepted at the Custom House here, by the United States Shipping Board Recruiting Service for training for the new American Merchant Marine. With the others, they went aboard one of the training ships sta toned here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTE BOOK
By LEE PAPE nIIIIIIIIIiIIEIliIIIIIIIIIIIiiIIEIEIIIITIIIIll
The 2 Germin Aviators
 A Play

The Germin Aviators
 A Play
 Ferst Germin aviator. G, maybe you don't think we aint going fast! I hope it aint as dangerous as it feels. O well, I'm glad I aint in a subma- reen.
 2nd Germin aviator. Don't tawk so mutch and look down and tell me wat you see.
 Ferst Ger1nin aviator. I don't see enything. We must be going throo a cloud.
 2nd Germin aviator. We are Ferst Germin aviator. That must be the reezon. o well, I'm glad I ain on a berning ship.
 2nd Germin aviator. Ware are we now?
 Ferst Germin aviator. Over the en- emys trentches. Wats those things ixploding all erround us?
 2nd Germin aviator. Buns. Did eny hit you yee?
 Ferst Germin aviator. Not yet. Wat if one does? Wat happens? 2nd Germin aviatkr. Wait and see. 1 Actions speek louder than words l FNerst Ger1nin aviator. Good nite. Dwell, I'm glad I aint being chased | by a shark. l Bum. Bangi! l End Germin aviator. Ware are we now?
 2nd Germin aviator. G, look at all the peeces If I didend know him woodent reckonize him. better gc back now before one hits me.
 (Wich jest then one does).
 2nd Germin aviator. Heck.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

Brigadier General Arthur R. Don- nelly, formerly of the Missouri Ma tional Guard, will be tried by court martial at Camp Mills for gambling with junior officers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

$ Food Administration G-0S5S5-B-911S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26
FOR HARSH DRY HAIR.

This condition of the hair may be improved by shampoing the. scalp with the yoIk of an egg beaten up with a pint of soft, warm water. Ap- plv at once and rinse off with warm water and castillo soap. Or wash the scalp with an emulsion of green tea applied when cold with an emul- sion of castillo soap containing small quantity of tannin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

The airplane and shipyard workers need not feel that it is their patriotic duty to stop work and parade with all the Liberty bond processions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

The one man who never need ex- pect smooth running automobile en- zine is the one who knows enough to tinker it
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

The Food Administrator of West chester announced that seven stores will be closed for two days for not selling substitutes with wheat four.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

There isn't much need to woory about the shortage of wool as they
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

SWEET PEAS. VIOLETS, TULIPS,
 DAFFODnS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

can get all they want by shaving thu Russian BolSheviks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
JOHN PURRoY MITCHELL

New York has paid great honors to it's late mayor, but not New York alone recognizes the loss which has been sustained in the death of John Purroy Mitchell and far more than that city and state were represented in the great gathering at his funeral.
 Although still in his thirties at the time of his unfortunate death Major Mitchell had had a remarkable oppor- tunity to demonstrate his ability and ideals. He showed in the manner in which he conducted the government of the greatest city of the country what sort of a man he was. He was at all times keeniy alive to the best interests of the metropolis. He was instrument tai in bringing about important re- forms and introducing improved gov erRment where so much rottenness had been allowed to prevail And in the midst of it all he showed in no unmistakable terms that he was a pa triot of the deepest dye This was manifested in his administration, in the support which he gave to the country in the conduct of the war and the wGg in which he respond ed when an expression of loy- llty was called for. That this same support would have been rendered re. gardless of the politics of the fedora administration there can be no ques. tion. It was not political expediencS which actuated him.
 This was shown by the course whicI he pursued following his term al mayor. His ambition was to get tt France and get into the fighting There is no reason to believe but wha he would have succeeded had he livet and participated in one of the mos dangerous branches of the service He nevertheless gave his life for hi country just as much as if he haa fallen on the battlefield and his deatl is sincerely regretted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
voN HERTLlNe's PEACE TALK.

There is no chance of Chancellor von Hertling fooling anybody but himself and the German people by his reachstag speech in which he declares that Germany is ready to talk peace with the allies when they are sincere. This of course is a part of the peace offensive which was to be expected for the world is fully aware of the fact that where there has been any insincerity since the war opened it has been displayed by Germany. Not only its enemies but the entire list of neutrals as well have perfectly good reason to doubt the sincerity of Ger many in connection with any peace move or in fact in connection with any talk of peace.
 Time and again has it been set forth as to the lines on which the all lies will accept or talk peace They are as firm in their position as ever. They are not going to become in volved in peace negotiations with Ger many just to give that nation breath ing spell and allow it to prepare for another great war later On. But the allies are not calling for the crushing of Germany as the chancellor claims. They do insist upon the crushing of Prussian militarism and will con- tinue to do so but they want none of Germany, and they will not sanction the expansion of Germany east or west.
 It is rather strange that the chan ceilor should be declaring now that Germany is ready to talk peace when the foreign secretary has just been dropped because he claimed that Ger many could not win by the sword alone but would have to enter into ne- gotiations. But Germany is going to catch no one mapping and it might as well understand that there will be no false steps taken in regard to peace now or in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

tain the veto that the house quickly did so. the refusal to pass the bill oyer the veto being by vote of l72 to 72. Steps win now be taken to pass the vetoed bill with the price fixing feature eliminated, What sort of ac- ton the senate will cake remains to be seen but it is quite evident that it cannot hope to get through the ir- crease in the wheat price while there are reasons of course why early ac- ton should be taken in putting through the bill without the rider.
 The action taken thus far is in ac- cord with the reeds of the country and the effort to keep down the profit eers The wheat raisers are being well taken care of with the price at $2.2O busl7el They never received any such figure before and there was no justification for boosting it up again at this time. It would simply have meant placing a greater burden upon the people and upon our allies and the re- moval of the price fixing power from those who have been named to take care of it and putting it in the hands of politicians.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

beloved parents must be burning with his same ire, set up, all unconscious ly, before them an ideal Of themselves which they will hesitate long before destroying.
 If the home to which the child goes is one but lately removed from across the seas, if it is one of those muddled, only half Americanized families that the light from tine school is carried, you can see how the influence of the school house is building up in the souls of our so lately alien citizens the image of America such as we who know her and love her best would wish should be there. It is school children. if anybody, who can make that famous melting pot of ours melt quickly.
 America has always worshipped her children-sometinles spoiled them, so our critics said. Now over all the land they are working to defend their mother. Almost as moving as the thoughts of soldiers and Red Cross nurses over ther is the thought of boy scouts drilling here and little girls learning to knit. Let us of the older generations be warned. The youngest generations, beautiful, strong and gen. erous, press behind us cheering and waving the flag. We must live up to their ideals of patriotism and service we must never undergo the ignoble shame of failing to be the Americans they think We are.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

The girl who is clever at home dress making should fashion for herself this year one of the enchanting little sum- mer dresses which combine organdie and shirred net. Neither material is expensive, yet the two together give an effect of dainty distinction and elegance.
 One of those pretty frocks shown is of pale blue organdie and white shirred net-ordinary cotton net which comes two yards wide at 50 and 70 cents the yard.
 The whole skirt consists of alternate bands of organdie and shirred net and the organdie bodice has a round neck with a draw-up tuck of shirred net and net sleeves with bands of the blue organdie set in at the elbow above ruffies of the net. A blue ribbon sash finishes this simple and dainty frock.
 Another model is of pink net and pink orsandie, the skirt of organdie and over it an apron tunic of the net with several ruff1es of net. The bodice of orgaGdie has a deep, rff1ed fichu of net and the sash is Of net with a mar row ruffie all around and three ruff1es on the ends which fall over the net apron
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Views of the Vigilantes
CHILD PATRIOTS
By Harrison Rhodes of The Vigilantes


 There is a great deal of talk about the need of teaching patriotism in the schools. Germany, so we tell our selves, learned this long ago as part of preparedness for national action. So now, though almost afraid that we are learning one lesson too late we are reorganizing our schools, wedding out disloyaI teachers. and including in our curriculum this great new study, a love of country, and there IS a great deal of quoting of the provero which says that as the twlg IS bent so is the tree inclined.
 No one doubts this proverb, but 1t may sometimes seem a little discour- aging that we must wait ten or twenty wears for trees and results. Fortuna- tely we need not wait that long for results Any one who has studied the situation has already discovered with surprise and delight that the re- suit is here and now and that the eff ect upon the prosecution Of the war or school children's eager patriotism IS powerful and immediate.
 : What no one had reckoned with was the effect of the child's beliefs upon it's parents and its home. We have joked a great deal about the modern childs bringing up it's parents; we are now seeing it happen. The child who goes from school with simple passionate belief that an Americans s whole duty is to help America win the war brings to bear upon any doubts in his parents mind, upon any tortu- ous pro-German reasoning ther, a battery of innocence and fervor that clears out the enemy as a vlctorlous charge of our boys in France clears the Huns trenches. The child who assumes as a matter of course that his
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
TRAINING FOREIGN TROOPS
 HERE,

The allies of course recognize the importance of utilizing every possible resource for the increasing of their opposition to the enemy. Great as- sistance is being secured from the American forces that have been sent abroad to the number of 100000 and which number is being increased ev- cry month. There are several nations in Central and South America which are at war with Germany. How many men they are in a position to put into an army is a question but it is prob able that they are unable to get them together into sizable units and give them the same sort of training in the separate countries as they would if they were assembled with other ar mics and trained in accord with the ideas which are being worked out with the allied forces.
 In order to take care of this situa tion it is proposed that such forces should be assembled and trained in rantonments in this country. It would be possible to assemble such soldiers from Brazil, Cuba, Costa Rica, GuatamaIa, fdHdIIld anu OIuSudy III the United States where provision has already been made for such purposes and get them into shape under their own officers just the same as the raw recruits of this country are being or panized into fighting units. The chance would thus be given of work ing together even before the time fer the actual fighting developed and working under the same system the results accomplished would be more satisfactory than as if they were left to their own devices at scattered points. The proposition which has been advanced in this country is for the purpose of closer cooperation and Letter results.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
VoN HINDENBURG,

Fresh reports are being received to the effect that Won Hindenburg, the German commander in chief, is dead It is known that his name has not ap- peared Of late in the Berlin reports and for several weeks it has been in- sisted that he was out Of touch with the military affairs of that nation be- cause of sickness or death Various causes have been assigned but the latest assertion that he died from q stroke Of apopleXy following an inter view with the kaiser regarding the western drive is more definite than anything else. This indicates that he differed with the kaiser and of course under such circumstances he might as we'll be dead as alive for his use fitness as a military leader would be at an end.
 What the facts are will be revealed in time but there is much to substan- tiate the claim that he is at least out of power That such is liable to have any serious effect upon the conduct of the war by the central powers is doubted. Hindenburg t1se suddenly to his high position as the result of the success which he had in the east when the Russians were defeated at Tannenourg. It can hardly be claim ed as the greatest victory of the Ger mans but it gave him much prestige and he was selected for greater work Germany has other generals who have been rendering vital service, who have accomplished as much if not more than Won Hindenburg has. That Gen. eral Ludendorff will be named as his successor, if in fact Von Hindenbure is dead. is likely and it is known that he is not only qualified but that he has been closely identified with the activities in the field of late.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
RECIPES.

Date Pudding.-Three tablespoons cornstarch, cups milk, F cup corn or maple sirup. F seeded dates cut up small F teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix the cornstarch with f cup milk. Heat the remaining milk in double boiler, Add the corn starch, sirup, dates, and salt, and stir until thick, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Add the vanilla and pour into a dish to cool. Serves five peo- pie. Prunes are good instead of dates.
 Spice Cake with Corn sirup.-One- half cup fat. two-thirds cup sugar, { eggs, 1 cup sirup, A cup milk, 1 teal spoon vanilla, F teaspoon gisger, 4 teaspoons baking powder, A teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, E teaspoon cloves, l teaspoon allspice, S% cups barley flour. cup raisins. Cream the fat, sugar and egg yolks. Add the si- rup. milk and vanilla and mix well. Add alternately the liquid, and the dry ingredients sifted together. Add the f1avoring and fold in the well beaten egg whites. Dastly add the raisins. Bake for one hour in a mod crate oven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
NUT DOLL FOR CHILD.

A doll made of nuts is certain to please a child. Choose a large Eng fish walnut for the body and a smaller one for the head. Almonds are used for the arms and legs and hazel nuts for the hands and feet
 Drill hole one each side of the top and one in the bottom of the nut to be used for the head.
 Insert the large nut and drill a hole in the top for the head and four others where the arms and legs are to be at tached and a hole in each end of the almonds and hazelnuts.
 Beginning at the top run a narrow ribbon through the various nuts, bring ing it back out at the top again, where it is tied to form hair ribbon
 Finish by painting features and hair, and little daughter has doll that is nut" to be sure but very acceptable.