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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
TREND TOWARD SOCIALISM

vxY GUILD TT BE have many in the eg1sa- WV tive bodies government who know much about the business In factory practice the effort IS to ob tain as many possible of people that know how It IS the same commerce, and the arts.
 Modern progress based upon the precise and careful knowledge with eXactness what ought to De done.
 If Schuyler Merritt should address audience of Yale Alumni and note with pain that the increase In communlca- by had increased the power of telephone managers alarming degree his remarks would excite some surprise Mr. Merritt knows that telephones cannot exist without m creang the of the person who has charge o them The nest telephone girl cut the most important conversation in two
 When Mr. Merritt expresses his alarm about the growing power of the president he is even less sophisticated
 Things governed for the most by laws of them and these laws seldom ascertaned from an amabe view o1 the contents individual mind but by careful and thoughtful scrutiny of phenomena.
 War requires the consolidation of power in few divd ua as possible The constitution makes the president the and conempates vaster exercise of his power begins upon the proposition that this will usually acceptable and less dangerous than the power of cOnquerng enemy.
 necessarily increases socialism, If that IS what MT. Merritt chooses call the process by which combine der common leadership to fight a
 would be difficult to find anything socalsc to Mr. Merrs word highly cooperative to use our own word than an army which community compensa on community in goods and subsistence and community in death.
 That further cooperation, which Mr Merritt thinks of socialism such the unifcaon of railroads the control of food supply the management of labor and the regulation of wages naturally follows upon the fact that not armies but tons fight modern
 When the nation becomes army it will naturally and necessarily engage in intensive forms of cooperation than did when each individual might do nearly he pleased
 Mr. Merritt hopes that these socalistc tendencies will not be perpetuated after the war"
 That is not reasonable hope, not thoughtful aspiration It even falls short of being patriotic utterance.
 The thoughtful will hope for the perpeuation after the of all methods things and institutions that prove experience to make the country stronger better safer happier
 The Tmes-Famer doesn't know what will happen after the AS general statement it incnes to the view ha cooperation will increase rather than diminish
 It will surely increase if the Germans not thoroughly beaten and their military power entirely stripped from them
 draw that the nations must go armed and always prepared for War of its nature requires highly alive forms for carrying the work of the nation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
ITALIANS ASKING AMERICAN TROOPS
 FOR OFFENSIVE

Washington, June 20.---American troops are expected to show up on the battle lines in Italy at an early date While Secretary of War Baker yes- terday declined to discuss the purport of his conference with the Italian Ambassador, the Marquis di Cellere, there is weH-grounded authority for stating that definite action with re- gard to the dispatch of an American representation to the Italian front is under consideration, at least.
 This week members of the Italian higher command asked for four divi- sions, amounting to approximately 5O,000 men on the European basis and to 100000 men on the American army organization. With these troops they indicated the possibility of a counter attack on Austria which would clear Italy of the enemy.
 The contingent will be made up of picked regiments, brigaded under the personal direction of General Per shing, who has selected the men after consultation with General Foch and British leaders.
 The sending of American soldiers to the Italian front is generally consid- cred here as indicating that for the present General F'och has ample re- serves in France to meet any German offensive.
 In view of the failure of the Ger man offensive to achieve decisive re- suits, and the growing belief that the enemy's power is rapidly declining, the news that the American soldiers are bound for Italy is highly signifi- cant of the military situation on the western front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
BOY SERIOUSLY BURNED PLAYING
 WITH MATCHES

Abe Borofsky, nine years of age, of 1150 Hancock avenue, was severe ly burned at 7:45 this morning, when a box of matches with which he was playing ignited and set fire to his clothing. His mother was also painfully burned in a heroic effort to smother the fire by pressing the child to her breast.
 The little fellows chest and abdo- men were badly burned and when Dr. Frank B. Gavlas arrived with the ambulance, which had been summon ed from the Emergency hospital, he ordered the cnilds instant removal to St. Vincent's hospital.
 The child was playing, it is said, with some punk and the box of matches. The latter ignited the punk which, in turn set fire to his clothing. The mother was busy at the time preparing breakfast, but she dropped her work immediately when she heard the screams of her child and without thought of herself she clasped him to her breast and smoth- cred the fire, but not without injury to herself. She was painfully burn- ed, but not seriously enough to be sent to the hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
FITZGERALD AT
 EAGLES RALLY
 MAKES ADDRESS
Tells Workers in Bridgeport It Is Up to Them to Sup
 port the Fighters.

Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven, gave most interesting ad- dress at Eagles hall at the patriotic rally held under the auspices of the Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles last even- ing. He said:
 "You Bridgeport folks in the muni- tions plants and our own New Ha- ven people in similar lines if war work must do more than our share if we are to halt the Hun and forever down Prussianism,"
 Our boys are meeting the kaiser's own poor human machines over there. And the boys from Bridgeport and New Haven are just as well, perhaps, more completely represented as any other place \ in this great land of ours
 ''Rut it is your duty and my duty here at home to see that we keep steadily at work, so when peace shall come and our wholesome ideals shall be supreme, we shall be able to say: We won the day for democracy. We beat Germany Let it not be neces- sary to say of our boys, "'They did it alone For we must fight against Germany, even if it must be at home"
 Men and women in New Haven and Bridgeport" Mayor Fitzgerald continued, working in munition fac tories, as they are producing war ma- terial, will be a big factor in helping to win this war. It is your duty to yourselves as well as every one con- cerned to get in and lend a helping hand to these people who will even tually wipe out Prussianisn1.
 Those boys who are fighting face to face with the tetrrible Huns need from home to help them keep up the spirit they are showing in this great conflict. Write to them and keep sending them something now and then. Don't feel worried because you do not hear from them as they haven't the time and possibly not the material to write; just the same their thoughts are with the folks at home"
 Prof. Charles w. Blackwell spoke at length of conditions overseas, branding the kaiser as the successor ] of his satanic majesty Beezelbub. He 1 also spoke of the hatred of the Ger mans for all things American and their jealousy of America and her Allies.
 The Liberty quartet gave a fine musical program and the rally closed with the singing of the Star Span | gled Banner by the entire audience.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
CAN'T GET PAPER FOR
 THE MOTOR REGISTERS,

The distribution of motor vehicle registers will not be made until after August 1, it was learned at the office of Robbins B. Stoeckel, commissioner of motor vehicles, yesterday. The proofs are all ready and the books should have been delivered by July 1 as at first planned, but owing to in ability to get paper publication was held up. The printer had ordered a carload of paper and notice of ship n1A0t has been received but as has been the case in many other in stances, for unexplainable reasons, the railroads were unable to get the shipment through.
 Now that the publication has been so long delayed it is the purpose of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
LOCATE SOLDIERS WIDOW.

It is reported that Mrs. Eva B. Cunningham, whom the government is seeking as the heir to the s1o,0oo insurance of her soldier husband who was killed in France. Private John J. Cunningham, is living on College street, New Haven. Mrs. Cunningham is entitled to pension of $57.50 a month for a period of 20 years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
CONSERVATIVE MEASURE

THE GREAT New York hotels should shut up their dn 1 ing rooms of them threaten to do the conn try would be better off New York are carnvas of food waste where to borrow from the Blue Bird the xurv o ing when not hungry and the Luxury of drnno when you not thirsty" carried to costly extremes
 In the dining rooms of New York lobster palaces there are purple with food cogged blood more men and women destined to perish of Brghs Diabetes than arr assembled under equal number of anywhere else
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
RECEIVER FTLES LIST,

Receiver L. B. Powe of the Connec- ticut Press Inc, has had filed with him claims amounting to S17,002.7G by the various creditors of the con. cern. This list was filed yesterday by Receiver Powe in the Superior Court yesterday. The largest claim is that of the Connecticut National Bank for SS 500. Sigmund Loewith asked for the appointment of the re. ceiver to protect his interests. MT. Loewith owns 57 shares in the com, pany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
T," ME" AND MINE

HE CUSTOM of kings when they speak of the nations Of
 which they head is to speak in the possessive of my" kingdom, army victory The language falls kindly upon the of Europeans but when gets it is dscord The Kaiser this archaic language in all his speeches The Czar did it. until he pushed off the throne Even British custom preserves the Kngly I Me and Mine
 An American president who spoke just of my army, would be impeached.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
CDe D D Read co
 Es15blisheo 1857
The Question of Underwear

Like other things, it becomes little dubious. Nc one can tell what day may bring forth. Provl- dent women who remember the temperature of last winter are taking no chances, and they look ing to it that the members of the family guarded against cold snaps even if they be six months away A word to the wise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
30 cts a yard special
Garden Hose
Third floor.

- We are warned to buy many things, anticipating perhaps that little later shall not be able to get any. Among these things is garden hose and the warning comes on account of the conservation of rub ber
 Guaranteed Hose 25 and 50 feet lengths, coupled ready for use
 ply style, 12 cts foot
 ply style, 15 cts foot All this seasons new stock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
A Lawny Summer Frock
sts st.y F. .;,.,sys.- ... sal~

There are some coored lawns which are beauti- fully fine and of exquisite colorngs They for the most part old blue old rose, maize, champagne, av ender, green and black. Forty inches wide,
 30 cts yard special
 These lawns remain from last year. If bought today we should be obliged to sell them at 50 cts Nothing is pretter for than lawn and plainly made with tucks rufes, bit of lace edging, is an economical and servceable dress.
 Third floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
Main floor.
Yarns and Wools

There is a full stock at present. It seems that the army wants socks, socks and more socks. We are told that woolen socks are absolutely required to pre- vent trench feet, so the women of America must knit woolen socks without ceasing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20

Commissioner Stoecke1 to have in cluded in the register a complete list of registrations up to and including June 30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20

Knitting Yarns for sweaters, socks, helmets and wristlets in gray khaki, blue and red,
 At $1O0 and $1.15 sken Special values in gray yarn, 39 cts skein Good Shepherd Yarn in all colors, designed for womens sweaters Shetland Floss, Cygnet and Scotch Woos 65 cts ball Knitting Needles in all sizes and colors for any re- quired work.
 Art Section,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20


 With VudOr Screens | you can make your porch into living-room, diningroom or sleep ing room with every degree of privacy and comfort. In six or more dimensions, from
 S2.75 to 5000 |
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
"Bolo" Ovens
For gas or oil stoves

To help the cook in her drive for economy these Bolo Ovens were invented Placed on top of gas range, hot plate or oil stove they do the baking in half the time and use but half the fuel of ordinary oven Built on sanitary lines, thoroughly approved and tested they are true time implement of ef- fciency
 $500 and $6.50
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20


 Among the war time economies is an Ink less Pen. This is after the style of a fountain pen, and to write, it is simply necessary to dip it into water. Handy for soldiers, sailors and school children.
 50 cts.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-20
Women's Ribbed Vests

Swiss rib, lisle Made in four styles: Sleeveless, Short sleeves With under-arm gusset or shield, Bodice with shoulder tapes, 50 cts any model
 Main
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
WILSON A RELIGIOUS LEADER



1T Is a real significance the fore
most exponent Of the league Of ma
tlons project and the chief advocates
Of new world ruled by aitrulsm,
President Wilson, got his mental bias
and his training in ministers
home. and In the sunday school and
the church. His ideas are those Of
the Christian teacher. His reyolu-
tlonary program Is really the appll-
cation Of the principles Of Christian
missions to the realm Of statecrafi
The position to which he has led the
world is nothing more nor less than
tho New Testament Christian posi-.
tlon. No body seems to have pointed
out. as yet, that In a peculiar sense
President Wilson has made himself
the religious leader Of the new era"
This Is clipping from an article
written by Mr.. Ellis to show that real
Christianity is necessary to the per-
manent establishment Of world
peace. Men and nations who have no
personal knowledge Of the religion Of
Jesus Christ are apt to shape theig
conduct on lines Of selilshness and
even tho the nations may agree ON
basis OF friendly relations, there
may be those who are strangers TO
divine touch and these are apt to fol-
low selfish prompting and seek op'
portunitlos to break compact The
Entente allies and the AmeEioan peo-
pic believe in God and their systems
have been based on principles OF
right measured by the Golden Rule,
but Just when these countries were
enioylng peace and were encouraging
the various agencies for the promo
tion of the kingdom OF heaven among
men and nations. selfish wicked
and unchristlan people swooped
down to destroy them and II has
taken four years and more to restore
ito place the banner Of Christianity.
Mr.. Ellis says the basis Of peace
must be Christian Religion. Other
wise It will not last And he says the
same rule that applies to nations
must amply 10 individual men and
women
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
.O|L DEVELOPMENTS
IN SCURRY COUNTY
THE OH SITUATION
rs ATTRACTING ATTENTION

The OIL situation rs quite interest
ing in the fact that the drlll at the
Dunn well continues going down. A
showing OF gas and oil vas manifest
ed at ii2 feet, and drilIora expect
ed to shoot the well to determine
Just what extent oil existed. but the
new wen was so close 10 the water
well, which supplies water for the
engine. II was decided to pass this
oil sand and 90 on down 10 the next
showing.
Attention Is also being attracted
In the Garza-Kent field north OF sny-
der, II Is reliably stated that the
Garza-Kent company has been taken
over by a strong financial company.
and permanent developments are ex-
peoted in that territory.
Reports are to the effect that the
new Garza-Kent company will take
care Of the old stockholders.
Scouts from several big companies
have been In the oil fields several
days, and the Sun on company scout
advised observers that the forma-
tions in the Dunn field are the most
attractive he had ever seen. This re-
port. with the existing showing OF
oil and gas. has inspired an ansusai
interest In the developments Re
suits will be watched with much con
cern. by thousands OF people.
Leases have been moving slowly
this week on account OF the high
prices asked, however some Of the
offset land has been sold at a fair
figure,
The prospects for Oh is a week
nearer than L., weeks issue Of the
Signal. and while hope 10 high, It
IS possible We will be tearing down
Ialr.castles some day, and win never
realize a dollar on our holdings
Those who are holding leaseNEIuld
"cash In" and set a little Bssket
change.
We will ondenyor 20 keep our
readers advised as the drilling pro-
presses
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
NOTICE.


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pa''ine"' nus '''a"s'u ~ suPp'' '"'
american Neu uroSS WIN aoe's
wh'cn 'ne "ou OIosA III turn w''i H.
sue 10 ,ue PUBIC unuer 'ne io''o"-
ing oonuiuonS anu fes'rl0'iohs'
PERSONS VINO nave reco''eu no
Vhr's'lnaS paioe' iauei rom aproau'
shoulu apply TO tue nearest "eu
Vross headquHrters' ana IN the pres
ence OF an authorlAed representative
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
ORGANIZED LABOR Will REsIsT
REDUCTION or WAGES

AT the recent Federation OF Labor
conference ut Laredo. Samuel Comp
ers read the statement Of william II.
Barry that reduction OF wages and
longer hours would be necessary to
enable manufacturers to cope with
foreign Industries. This puts labor
organizations On their mettle and
President uompers says.
Notice Is given here and now,
that the American people will not
be forced back by either barry, his
association or all the Bourbons In the
United states"
Continuing Mr. Gompers said
'sThere are some people who will not
understand; there are some people
who do not understand all that Is
meant by the willingness Of the peO-
ple OF the democracies to fight and
make the sacrifices In order that a
better time shall come to the worker.
The time has come In tho world
when the working people are coming
into their own. They have new rights
and new advantages. They have
made the sacrifices, and they are
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22

Washington, Nov. iS.-The su
preme Court today refused to review
the case Of Thomas J Mooney, labol
leader. under sentence to die Docem
Der 10 for murder in connection with
the bomb explosion two years ago IL
San Francisco
The last prop is knocked from un
der Mooney except possible action b'
Governor Stephens. said Edwin Nc
Kinney, counsel for Mooney when adj
ylsed that the appeal to the suprem'
Court had been denied. Mooney Z
now In 81. Quentin penltentlary avail
ing execution.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22

pI,a.. <|,. a'.|.. :. ,n|. 'ezamiu-
a,Ion iu no county psper md pub
lIuh Al. tencaa|e .u|eIl q given at
,hr hoI'on ri Ih|I Meet a this sched
MO 1i|I >c on.ervea M l'sinB the
,sAm|n.s|dn' Sincerely.
" n poorbIy AsAi, supt-
nIdA} iprnouo Physical ceos
saph, rnza|o|ufy. ComposIiion
Am u|r||c Literature Solid oeom'
(lranuar. Descriptive oeosraphy
Plano (Icoue|ry. r-rcoolory, Book
saturday iorenoon, Spelling writ
lns, 1Ir|hodu aua Hsnasemens' Civ
Ics. 1|ead|ns Chemistry History Of
saturday Af|erneon Omitted State
History osusfAI II|atory. Aelhcul'
iufe Algebra. Physics, Plane rriso-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
NOTICE PARENTS or
VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS

The Snyder Exemption board IL
compiling n complete list Of all Sour
ry county boys whp are in actual gov
eminent service, and parents OF the
boys who volunteered are requested
to send to the board the full name
Of your boy, also whether In army OF
navy, or whatever war department h'
is serving. Please do this at your
earliest convenience Ia order that tbs
list can be completed. The Signal will
publish the entire list as soon "a Il
is completed.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
\ 1000, 900 tCREs or LAND
AVAILABLE FOR SOLDIERS

New Orleans. La. Nov. i6-More
than 100000 acres Of land in the
ak Southern States OF Alabama,
Arkansas. Louisiana. Mississippi, Ten
nessee and Texas have beon rendered
to the Federal Government to pro
vide iarn homes for soldiers and
sailors. according to statement to-
nigh, by l.. G. snnard Of the United
states l.sclamati,,i Service.
The lands comprise State lands
subject to homestead entry and
tracts or cut-oyor tlmeer lands are
fria TO be Included 10 The aersare
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22

Thanksgiving night 1870 at Chris.
tian Church
America,
Invocation. Bro. Sims.
Quartette. Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs
Rosser, Mrs waddlll, Miss Wilson
Reading, Mrs. Hugh Taylor.
Solo. Mrs. Rowden.
Address, Hon r. F, Smith
Piano Duet, Comrades in Arms.
Mrs. Banks. Mrs, Barnes.
Reading Mrs. j. W. Frazier,
Solo Mrs. r. O. Davenport
Address, Hon. NJ, = Rosser
Duett. Mrs. Boren, Miss Wilson.
Address. Hon. c. s. Perkins, Jr.
sexteet. Mrs. Rowden, Mrs. Per
kins. Mrs. Hamilton Miss Wilson,
Mrs. waddnl, Miss Nell Higgins
nenedictlon. Bro. waddlli.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

Whereas, II has been our custom
and was the custom Of our father
before us to set apart and use one
day out OF each year as apocial da,
of thanksgiving and praise to Al
mighty God; and
whereas, the President Of these
United States OF America the Hon
Woodrow Wilson and the Goyernoi
Of the State Of Texas the Hon. W
p. Hobby. by proper proclamation
have named and designated for oui
annual Thanksgiving day Thursda,
November rs,
Now, therefore !, y. +. Smith, may
or Of Snyder. Texas. do respectfully
call attention to the proclamation
OF the President and the Governor
and suggest that we as a people Oh
serve his day In an appropriate wa,
by closing our places Of business a
ten O'Clock In the morning and meet
Ing together at such times and places
as may be appointed for the purpos'
OF worshlplng God and returning tt
Him our heartfelt thanks for The
great blessings that we have and en-
JOY.
Done at Snyder, Texas, this thu
sOth day OF November, A. d., 1918
f. +. SMITH, Mayor,
OF Snyder, Texas.
Attest, Harvey shuler,
City Secretary
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22

]. 0. Quinn and little son were
here Tuesday from Camp Springs and
renewed for the Signal. Mr. Quinn
was exhibiting the petrified up
per Jaw Of some sort OF a large pre-
historic animal. II showed long
snout-like nose and narrow mouth.
Tls specimen weighs five and half
pounds and was found In draw
about three feet under the surface.
This curio is on exhibit at the office
Of Baker. Grayum and Anderson
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-11-22

Every citizen OF scurry county will
be proud Of a system OF plked road
leading out from Snyder to all parts
Of the county. The map shows road
to the Kent county line to Cara
county line with branch to Fluvan-
na. to Hermlelgh and Pyron, through
Dunn to Mitchell county, west to
the Borden county line. to Ira and
to the bridge over Colorado river.
Every section OF the county viii he
benefited and scurry county labor
will build thces highways.