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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03
WHAT'S GOING ON in THE WORLD
OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
EMPIRE

In the past year the public has re-
ferred to Mary Pickford affectionate-
ly as Our Mary" Americas Sweet
heart" and the like, but now it is
Colonel Mary, for Miss Pickford is
entitled to that honor, it having been
conferred upon her by Colonel R. ].
Fanuef, commanding. the 143d Regi-
ment Field Artillery, when she re-
Gently adopted that splendid body of
young American soldiers at Camp
Kearney, California
On this occasion Miss Pickford gave
1900 snileage books to her godsons,
and also a handsome silk standard
with a silver plate. They, in turn,
gave her a beautiful loving cup, while
she officiated at a football game and
later was the honor guest at a regi-
mental banquet and ball. Miss Pick
ford's popularity is not confined to
the soldiers who are preparing to go
to the front, but to motion picture
theatre-goers, not only in this coun-
| try, but abroad as well.
| Miss P1ckford is soon to be seen in
this city in her newest Aircraft pic
ture, Miss" based upon Bret
! Hartes delightful story of the days
this picture as a hoydenish girl, brave,
resourceful, kind and tender-hearted.
Her characterization in this picture
will add to her gallery of portraits a
distinguished figure that will serve to
largely increase her fame and pop
ularity. She is excellently. supported
in this picture, chief among the play
ers being Theodore Roberts, Thomas
Meighan, TuIly Marshall and Charles
Ogle. 'fM'liss" is billed to be shown
at the Empire theatre today and to-
morrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03
LYRIC

After a week of untiring rehearsals
Stage Director J. Francis Kirk an
nounces that the Poll Players are at
last letter perfect in the many parts
in the new comedy-dramatic' success,
Pal o. Nine" which opens the
week at the new Lyric theatre with
the matinee this afternoon. A large
force of mechanics and scenic artists
has been busily engaged completing a
production that will in every way be
credit to the many splendid things
that the Poll Players have accom-
plished this year.
The story told in pal o. Mine" is
a simple and straightforward one
and yet contains the two most essen
tial attributes of a successful play
dramatic power and sucient comedy
situations to bring it almost into a
farce. The heart interest, always a
necessary factor in the good stock
play, is we'll sustained and the love
story is a beautiful tale of the devo-
ton of a good and pure girl for the
man who erred, and who, through
her good influence, sees the error OF
his ways and reforms.
One of the big scenes in the pro-
duction is the run on the bank in the
small town. The run is stopped by
the crook, ~. Morton Hemingway, u
portrayed by Dudley Ayers, and how
he does it is one of the strongest dra
matte, and. yet one of the finest COM
edy scenes that has ever been writ
ten in a play. Then there is the hote
lobby and the interior of the bank
after a safe blower has completed his
work and in the third act is shown g
home of wealth, during which the
women of the company are given al
opportunity of displaying their apt
ness at displaying handsome gowns
and smart frocks. In order to make
the bank scene realistic both tn.
stage manager and the scenic arts
have visited Chief of Police Redgat'
who has given them valuable infor
nation regarding the handiwork of ;
craftsman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03
POLI'S

ALA Moskova and her whirlwind
Classical dancers is a most extraor-
dinary attraction at the Poll theatre.
Coming as she does from a race of
dancers, combining with her troupe
of the most graceful, most classical
and in fact marvellous dancers of the
age, her debut into vaudeville is an
epoch in the history of that amuse-
ment force.
She plays but a limited engagement
in Bridgeport on her tour of America.
To see her is a rare treat, and to see
her at Polls is among the unusual
features of an unusual year.
But for the edffication and the
pleasure of the multitudes in Bridge
port there are other sensational offer
ings at the big theatre.
The 18th episode of 1.-The Eagles
Eye" showing from authentic cources
the actual German plots to destroy
Industry in America, goes into its
most thrilling detail this week. The
Burning of Hopewell, Va" shows the
great fire which wiped from the face
of the map a city of 10000 inhabitants,
and nearly reached the great gum
cotton plant of the DUPONT DeNe-
mours Company.
Also on the screen the fve-reel pho
toplay, 1.-THE Brides Awakening" is
shown with Miss Mae Murray in the
leading hole. This photoplay of mod
ern times and conditions strikes a
chord in the social conditions of
America 1t is lesson that every
woman and young girl in Bridgeport
should learn.
On the vaudeville program Claude
and Marion Cleveland are booked to
entertain in comic song and other
specialties.
Jessie Haywood & Company viii Of
fer their newly arranged comic sketch
''Aircastle Kate" with a full cast OF
players.
The skating bear, one of the most
sagacious in captivity, will offer di-
version in his skating and other oddi-
ties.
Vincent & Kelly, Americas greatest
comic male team of singers and dan
GERS, will produce novel slit.
Hearst-Pathe News, devoting itself
to the most sensational episodes in
America and France, will be keenly
enjoyable, as a finale to a great show
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03

British losses ia May were 1ss,8o2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03
PLAZA

Chinese Follies,'' a miniature mu-
steal comedy with large cast of pref
ty show girls, clever comedians, new
song numbers, classy dances, a beau
tiful scenic investiture and elaborate
wardrobe heads the bill at the Plaza
the first half of the week.
In support will be found Ell Gotta,
the world-famed xylophonist; Tracey
and Mcbride in a comedy singing and
talking skit that is far superior to the
ordinary act of its type; and Morton,
a pair of variety performers.
Roy Stewart, the big, leasant-faced
westerner stars in Paying His DEBIT
a rare story of the plains and it's peo-
pies. Other film attractions includ-
ing a Lyons-Moran comedy and an
interesting travelogue will round out
a pleasing program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03
WEST END

Theda Bara in ''Du Barry" the
story of one of the greatest adven-
tnuresses in the history of France, a
William Fox Special production in
seven acts, is the feature attraction
tonight and tomorrow night at the
West End theatre on. State street,
near Clinton avenue. Universal War
News and comedy reel will also be
shown. ..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03

You Can
Beautifyyour
Complexion

and rid the skin of I'M
slightly blemishes, quicker
and surer, by putting your
blood, stomach and liver in
good order, than in any
other way. Clear complex
ion, bright eyes, rosy
cheeks and red lips follow
the use of Beecham's Pills.
They eliminate poisonous
matter from the system,
purify the blood and tone
the organs Of digestion-Use
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03

Governor Edge of New Jersey urged
consumers to lay in supplies Of coal
next week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-03
HOLD YOUTH FOR
KILLING LABORER
With MACHINE

Springfield, Mass, June Russell
W. Tapley, aged 10, of this city, was
arrested in New York city early to-
day charged with homicide, according
to a message received by his family.
While driving an automobile in Ninth
avenue the machine struck and killed
Thomas Slattery, a laborer. Young
Tapley, who is the son of William W.
Tapley, treasurer of the Milton Brad
ley Co., and chairman of the board
of fire commissioners, has served
abroad as an ambulance driver and
was one of 23 drivers to receive the
French war cross last September. He
went across a year ago and served
behind the French lines about six
months. He had intended to join the
Italian ambulance service about this
time, but was rejected because of a
decision of the authorities not accept
drivers under 81 years of age.
Red Cross Fund total $165, 064, 784.
| New York commuters within ra-
dius of 20 to 80 miles of the city will
escape war travel tax.
The first wood and steel ship built
for the Emergency Fleet Corporation
was launched at Jacksonville, Fla.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
NO PEACE SAYS FRANCE.
Until Germany Has Made Full Repara,
ton for Wrongs.

Paris. Oct. 7.-Gemany does not
accept the Wilson terms for peace in
Chancellor MaX's speech to the Reich
stag, but merely says the fourteen
and four points forms a basis for
negotiations.
There can be. no peace until Ger
many makes full reparation and gives
guarantees that will insure the future.
That is the stand taken in Paris and
the whole of France on the peace
statement coming from Germany.
Huns Must Make Reparation.
AS was stated in the Press peace
cannot come at the consideration of
the proposals in their present form.
There must be concurrence in the de-
mands for the evacuation of Belgium
and France and suitable guarantees
before it can be talked.
An armistice now would give the
beaten enemy time to reform their
armies and improve their disastrous
military situation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
c. I. BARNARD HURT
SusTAINS SEVERE INJURIES IN
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

c. Z. Barnard. No. Alb North A
street, suffered severe, almost serious
injury Thursday evening in a runaway
accident at Beacon. He was rendered
unconscious for the time being and
sustained numerous cuts and abras-
ions about the head and face. The
body is bruised severely and he suf-
fered a severe nervous shock. He was
taken to the Abbott hospital where
the injuries We're dressed. His condi-
ton was improved Friday to the extent
that he could be removed to his home
on North A street and care of his
good wife.
Mr.. Barnard had driven to Beacon
in his rig and was in conversation with
a friend when some one called his
attention to the fact that his horse
was moving off. Mr.. Barnard attempt
ed to stop the horse which continued
to increase his homeward pace. He
sprang into his rig and reached for
the lines which were over the dash.
The horse jumped and Mr.. Barnard
was thrown out upon his head and
struck against post at the road side
which caused the painful injuries. He
was carried into the Carpenter home
nearby for first aid and a physician
called.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
GREAT FUTURE FOR JAP SHIPS
Is Foreseen on Pacific Ocean by Con-
sulting Engineers in Report Just
Completed at Stockholm.

Toxic. Oct. For several years
after the war, shipping on the Pacific
will be mostly in the hands of Asiatic
nations, with Japan unquestionably
in the front rank, predicts the official
report of the probable future develop
ment of Shanghai harbor. The report
has just been made for the Whangpoo
conservation board, by firm OF con-
sulting engineers at Stockholm.
The report does not ignore the eX-
istence of the American merchant
marine. For some years tie United
States will find that the most profit
able traffic for it's boats lies on tn
Atlantic. it states. The need for ship
ping will cause a strong development
of the Chinese merchant fleet.
"The day of the shallow draught
steamer is rapidly passing tie report
continues. THE longer the distance
that the modern ship has to travel,
the more does an increase in the siZ"
conduce to comparative cheapness Of
operation. 1t logically follows tina t
future years will see the largest ships
in the world on the Pacific"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
YAAKS NEARLY GET STAFF
in Fog at Argonne-Almost
Picked Them Up.

Amsterdam, Oct. S.-The Berlin
Tageblatts correspondent, Hegeler,
rriting from Montmedy, Oct. l, de-
scribes the attack made by the Amer
leans in the Argonne forest during a
dense fog, in which American small,
fast tanks, like phantoms, suddenly
coming out of the depths, took part
and fell upon the Germans in the
rea..
THE result" says the correspond
ent. naturally was wild confusion.
They got right into our artillery po-
sitions. Before the fog lifted, and
that was late in the afternoon, we
had some anxious hours. Contact
between the regiments and with the
higher command was broken, except
for carrier pigeons and runners, as
all wires were down and heliograph,
ing was impossible.
About midday the weather clear.
ed. but the enemy held the line OF
Dannevoux- Montfaucon Pressing
forward beyond Malincourt westward
the Americans very nearly captured
the whole of regimental staff. The
staff was released by our counter at
tack"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Roches tcr.

Boyd Adair returned Sunday even
ing to Kansas City where he is at
tending the Rahe Motor School.
Rochester school has been closed
the past week, the teacher, Mrs. Nora
Houser, being i'll.
Mrs. Kate Blakely had her hand
and side hurt when horse she was
leading pulled her out of the buggy
Otis Kent of the Great Lakes Train
ing School is at the home of his par
ents for a brief visit.
Mrs Rose Barlow, who has been
at the Abbott Hospital for five weeks
will be able to leave in another week
The Ladies Aid will meet at the
church Wednesday to work for Mrs
Clara Noel Bring your own sand
witches for lunch.
The ladies of L. c. {. will serve
lunch at the Clarence Flanders sale
Friday, the money TO be applied to a
preachers fund.
Lester Butler and Ed belong look
ed after the Fourth Liberty Loan in
their township.
Mrs. Ida Cameron and children
from east of Oskaloosa were Sunday
guests at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blakely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
MUST Be REPORTED
STATE BOARD ASKS FOR RECORD
OF INFLUENZA.

To Mayors, Health Officers, Local
Boards Of Health and the Public in
General: You are hereby notified
that Spanish or Epidemic Influenza
must be reported at once to the May
or and to the Secretary of the tSate
Board of Health, Capitol Building,
Des Moines, Iowa. Physicians must
report to the Mayor and the Mayor
must report the number of cases to
the Secretary of the State Board OF
Health. Physicians not to report to
the State Board of Health, as we do
not want duplicate reports. This is
a government order and must be
obeyed.-Guilford Sumner. Secretary
State Board of Health.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Congregational Women.

The Woman's Association of the
Congregational Church met in the
church Parlors Tuesday afternoon
Annual election of officers resulted
as follows: President. Mrs. r. H. Wal
ton. First Vice President, Mrs. H. A.
Hoover; Second Vice President, Mrs
Chas. Johnson; Secretary, Mrs. Owen
Jones; Treasurer, Mrs. Harry Carbon
and Chairman of the Missionary Com
mittee, Mrs. Anna EdTis. Plans for
the coming year were discussed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Wright

The first number of our lecture
course will be given by the Swanee
River Quartette. They come highly
recommended. We nave the best tai
ent this year we have yet secured.
Ida Tennis returned Tuesday from
a visit to Taylor county and the home
of Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Baldwin near
Shannon City.
Mrs. Anna Harrison is going TO
Waukee to visit at the Howard Dali
lens home.
Orville Linsley has bought the John
Linsley farm.
Mrs. Bond and Hazel returned on
Tuesday from Hamilton County.
Amos LinsIcy and family, Earl Witt
and Ralph Rice and family motored
to Des Moines Sunday.
Knudsons have been entertaining
relatives the past week.
Mrs. Maggie hammond has bought
a property in Fremont.
Ralph Rice has purchased the Bud
Perkins farm.
Mrs. Welton and Ray motored to
Shannon City Thursday.
A number went from here to attend
the funeral services of Mrs. Crawford
Kentfield Thursday.
Elmer banners and Frank Under
wood have moved to What Cheer.
John Lester is the new section fore
man.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Such is the Spirit of the Armies in
The Field. No Time to
Quit.
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
Predicted That President Wilson Will
Refuse Discussion Until Germany
Lays Down Her Cards
A BARTER FOR PEACE.
Huns Anxious to Quit With Some
Advantage Before American
Armies Crush Them.

Washington, Oct. THE Swedish
minister had double engagement to
day to see Secretary of State Lansing
at ten-thirty and President Wilson al
four-thirty.
The Swedish minister reached the
State Department shortly after ten
thirty and delivered to Secretary Lans
ing the Austrian peace proposals.
Chancellor Max's Note.
German Chancellor MaXs note to
President Wilson regarding peace
conferences arrived at the Swedish
legation this morning and will be
transmitted to Secretary Lansing ii
was stated at the legation.
Only Play For Time.
Washington regards the latest Teu'
barter for peace-peace to the German
advantage and before the American
armies can visit a retribution on the
Boche armies.
In as much as the offer does no.
propose the withdrawing of all Tcu-
tonic forces from the allied territory
and the complete laying down of
arms, it is likely that it will not be
accepted authorities here declared.
Soon Ready for President.
That one or both of the hyprocritical
moves for peace will be ready for
President Wilson at the state depart
ment for inspection before night was
certain.
The government stood ready on
short notice to give President Wilson
reply.
Huns Chose Opportune Time.
The proposals were well timed to
befog the nation at a time when
America is putting forth her maximum
efforts in the Fourth Liberty Loan
drive and the American forces are
smashing the Boche armies back along
the western front.
Feeling Against Proposals.
But in so far as America is concern
ed there is a unity of feeling against
the proposals. Both England and
France are now likely to shortly make
a statement of their war aims at the
Presidents desire along that line.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
North Madison.

The pie social at Greenwood church
Tuesday evening was well attended.
The sum of $1,000 was collected for
the minister's fund.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Stout went to
Camp Dodge Sunday to see their son
Galen who is in training there.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. V. Howard and
daughter Alice spent Sunday with rel
atiyes at Lakonta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Van Rossum CT
Des Moines spent Sunday with John
Van Rossum and family.
Joe A. Hanna sold a couple OF calves
to Oskaloosa butchers Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stigger ar"
the proud parents of fine baby girl,
born Saturday, Sept. 2S, 1918.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
$500 WAR TAXES
ON CHAUTAUQUA
GOVERNMENT TO PROFIT BY
THE 1918 ASSEMBLY.
AUGUST II TO q NEXT YEAR
May Be No Morning Sessions-SmaII
Deficit But All Bills Are To
Be Paid-New Officers
and Committees.

The Oskaloosa Chautauqua will
contribute about $500 to the winning
the war program. Its receipts fol-
1918 were something over $4,000 ant
the government taxes are 10 per cent
or $500.
All Bills To Be Paid.
This was one Of the additional
items of expense that prevented the
1918 assembly from paying out in
full The receipts in round num-
bers are about 5000 less than the dis,
bursements. Luckily, however, the
Chautauqua had over 800 in the
treasury at the beginning of the sea-
son, so all bills will be paid in full
and no assessment made on the
stockholders.
August II to % Next Year.
The dates for next years asser
bly, were fixed from August II to %,
1919. 1t is possible there will be no
morning sessions next year. in the
Committee was empowered to attend
a state conference in Des Moines to-
morrow and arrange for next years
talent.
New officers Chosen.
Officers were elected at the first
session of the new board held on
Saturday afternoon as follows:
President, G. W. Shockley.
Vice President. Mrs. A. Rinden.
Secretary, c. Yer Ploeg.
Treasurer. II. S. Howard
Standing Committees.
The committees chosen for the
coming year are as follows:
Grounds-Wilford Hull, NJ. II. Tul-
lis, F. S. Stone, |. n. Taylor, A. J.
Lytle, w. A. Johnson and Hassel
Hedge
Programme. Yer PIoeg, G.. w.
Shocklcy, G. r. D. Kramer, E. II.
Stranahan and f. W. Else.
Auditing and Finance. S. Stone.
E. l.. Butler and F. w. Else.
Entertainment - l.. r. Shangle,
Phil Hoffman,, |. N. Taylor and NJ
II. Tulls.
Stockton Hellings, Mrs. c. L.
Barnard and Mrs. A. Rinden.
Advcrtising-G. w. Shockley, c. S.
Walling and H. S RoSecrans.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
JUNIOR RED CROSS
MORE SCHOOLS REACH THE
GOAL OF 100 PER CENT.

Mrs. Grace Rhynsburger reports
The following rooms of the Second
ward, Jefferson School of Oskaloosa,
100 per cent for the Junior Red
Cross. The entire building promises
to be- over the top next week.
Miss Hoffman, Grade VIII.
Miss Kirk, Grade VI
Miss Baxter, Grade V.
Miss Lichtenheld, Grade " L.
Fairview No. s of Union township,
Tressa Gable, Is also reported 100
per cent. - . = 4v
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
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NEIGHBORH00D news
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Davis Corner

Ses'S SS'"~'
Fairview School, with an enroll
ment of thirty-five, is progressing
nicely, with Miss Mary Reynolds as
teacher.
Miss Hazel Burner is staying in
town and taking a course in stenog-
raphy and typewriting.
Miss Lucille Workman has gone to
Ames to attend school.
A. NJ. Green has rented farm near
Rose Hill
n. Van Veen recently sold twelve
hogs which averaged 21S pounds for
$3.50 per cwt.
Mrs. Hattie Walker received word
from her sister, Mrs. Warman of Bus
sey, saying her husband had fallen
and hurt his hip and would be laid
up for some time.
The many friends of Mrs. Evans
were shocked to hear of her death.
Several from this community attend
ed her funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Wilcox and
family of Deep River, and Clinton
and Wilfred Wilcox and their fam
lilies, making a company of about sev-
enteen, came with we'll filled baskets
Sunday and spent the day visiting at
the Anna Cook home. Mr.. Wilcox is
a brother-in-law of Mrs. Priscilla
Stratton, and they came to visit while
she was here. She left the first of the
week for West Branch, after visiting
a month at the Cook home.
Mrs. Edna Chord and son Raymond
are visiting at the Max Workman
home.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
No Profiteerinq.

The Food Administration is turning
the full power OF its enforcement
machinery against dealers who are
attempting TO reap large profits from
the rising butter market. Under
Food Administration rulings, butter
both storage and fresh, must be sold
at prices not TO exceed stipulated
margin over cost Dealers are not
allowed To profit by abnormal AL
yances in market quotations.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Nothing to Talk About.

had the pleasure yesterday after
noon to break the news Of the peace
proposals to many British officers who
were situated beneath the train sheds
at Mihiem.
1t was apparent from the words sent
forth by the officers that so far as the
British army is concerned something
more definite in the war of peace
offer is necessary before serious con-
sideration will be had.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10

cided this afternoon was the form Of
the reply, and whether the allies
should be consulted before any
answers were dispatched.
Unconditional Surrender.
That this country demands an IN
conditional surrender as a prelimin
airy to any peace conferences was
clear from the tenor Of the White
House kilograms today.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10

tents, the police estimated that at
least 100 persons had been killed.
Many others. they said. had been
stunned by the force of the explosions
but had been able to crawl from the
buildings.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Miner Injured.

Charles Logan. colored miner
employed at the McCagg slope, near
the Andrew shaft, at Knoxville, suf.
fered broken right leg by being
struck by mine car at about 2:S0
Friday afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
TALK BUT FIGHT ON.
Soldiers in the Field Opposed to
Armistice.
(By Lowell Mellett.)

With the British Armies in France,
Oct. THE British armies are read
to answer Germany's peace proposals
today as they answered those of Au-
stria a short time ago.
Let them talk peace while the
fighting continues" is the spirit of the
soldiers
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Schools to Celebrate Iowa pay.

Friday, October %, has been desig'
mated for the third annual observance
OF Iowa Day" in the public schools OF
The state. This year the observance
OF the day is TO be patriotic one.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-10-10
Took Uranium

The big hog owned by DIR. b. G.
Williams won seventh place in the
sweepstakes awards at the swine
show held al Cedar Rapids this
week