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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

There are no trees in this country, and enemy aeroplanes can keep close and accurate watch of troop move ments.
 It must be remembered that there is little or no advantage in gaining ground or even towns in the country over which the troops are fighting. Villages like Peronne are mere masses of ruins. It is not territory which Germany seeks in this attack, but breach in the British line. The British army could well afford to retire if it could make the Germans pay a heavy enough toll in men.
 It will be difficult to ascertain just how heavy the losses have been on either side. It is fair to assume that the Germans as attackers have lost more heavily, particularly as at many points in the line their bombardment failed to put English machine guns out of action. On the other hand, the Eng fish losses in prisoners and guns have been large. Moreover, it is entirely possible that the retirement of the English will force partial withdrawal of the French line.
 According to German information, American troops were employed in conjunction with the French in coun- ter attacks near Chauny. This is the | first major engagement in which Amer jeans have taken part. It is not known how many of our men were engaged, but 1t may be assumed that the men who went into action were soldiers who had seen service on the French front. It is not probable that the American sector will be attacked in force for the present. On account of their great concentration of men against the English it is probable that the Germans will do their best to keep other parts of the front quiet.
 An exception may be noted in the case of Italy. It is probable that an offensive may be expected here, but undoubtedly the bulk of it will be car ried on by Austria. Although the Ger. mans have announced that Austrian guns are being employed on the west ern front against England, it is safe to assume that these Austrian bat teries are not exceedingly numerous They are to a certain extent politica guns. There is ample evidence that Austria does not want to share heavi ly in the losses of the big offensive against England, but in order to make victory of political significance fol her allies as well as herself Germany has put Austrian guns into action.
 It has become evident that in spite of the vast scope of Germany's activi ties in Russia she is using compara lively few men there and none of hel best troops.
 The lesson of the present drive probably is that Americas task in the war is heightened. It does not seen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
GERMAN OFFENSIVE
 WELL ADVERTISED
But Huns Loud HeraIdinq of Coming Attack Failed to,
 Bring Terror.
MAY BE POLITICAL MOVE.
Big Drive Teaches Americans Neces- sity of Buying Liberty Bonds to Supply Men at
 Front,

The Germans have followed favor- fte device in their latest offensive, Months before it broke they adyer- tised the fact that they would attack on the western front. This advertise ment served two purposes. It was so open that some people believed it was not true, for large part of the world has become accustomed to reading Germany's intentions by taking her exactly at the opposite of her word. Then the loud heralding of the of fensive served to frighten few.
 Although the Germans announced plainly enough that they would make an offensive, the allies were not able to fOresee at just what part of the line 1t would come. There were many reports that the drive would be in Lorraine, with Nancy as an objective, but this proved to be incorrect. There are many reasons why the Germans chose the English army as | the object of their attack. These req sons are partly military and partly i political.
 Although France has been cruelty treated by Germany, the Germans have never been able to stir them selves up against the French as they have against the British. Any success against England Is particularly well comed in Germany. Then, too, the English army has been on the offen. sive more often than the French dur ing the last year, and in war, as every thing else, an attack is the best de. | fense. The Germans reckon that it they can deliver a hard enough blow against England that army will be compelled to hold It's peace for some | time to come. A third reason is that geographically the English army pre- sents a better target than the French The English were forced when theil lines were bent to retire over country which had been devastated by the Germans before the famous linden burg retreat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
W,S.S. AGENTS CONFERENCE IS
 HUGE SUCCESS

A convention of all of the agents in the city who are selling War Saw ings Stamps and Thrift Stamps was held at the High school yesterday afternoon at 3:3O. Daniel J. O'Connor was introduced as temporary chair man, and D. Howard Nolan, manager of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.,, acted as temporary secretary.
 The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Alexander Ludman pastor of the Hungarian Congrega- tional church, and Arthur Lee, prin- cina1 of the High school, followed with an address of welcome.
 An organization committee was ap- pointed, consisting of W. c. Bolton c. w. Simpson and M F. O'Connor This comittee brought in draft ot proposed organization which was unanimously adopted.
 On the recommendation of the nominating committee. composed ot Charles F. Greene and H. Hounslea the following officers were elected; J. P. Heron, president; Louis Jones vice president; c. c. Rice. secretary. Addresses were made by W. c. Bol- ton, Louis Jones, H. F. Osborne, Will liam J. Garrity, Isaac Moss. Martin L Kane and others.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
NEW USE FOR
 HONOR FLAG
Community Getting More Than Its Quota in Third Liberty Loan
 Campaign Will Receive ;~;. Banner.

News from Washington that the treasury department has decided upon the use of an honor flag and an honor roll system in the Third Liberty Loan Campaign has been welcomed by the many selling agents throughout the Second Federal Reserve District, which includes all of New York state, the 12 northern counties of New Jersey and Fairfield county, Conn.
 It is expected that tremendous rival " will result among the various con- mittees to win the honor flags. The flag itself is 36 inches wide and 54 inches long and will have a red border and a white center, across which will run three vertical blue stripes, indica- tive of the Third Liberty Loan. As soon as the honor flag system was de- cided upon arrangements were made to manufacture them and distribute them among the various local Liberty Loan Committees. After the close of the bond selling campaign state and national honor flags will be raised. An honor flag will be awarded to each community that sells more than it's quota of bonds. A star for the flag will be awarded to a community which doubles it's quota.
 Supplementing the flag as part of the system will be an honor roll for listing the names of subscribers by committees and trades. The honor roll will consist of a card bearing a large colored reproduction of the honor flag and the words Help Our Town Win the Right to Fly This Flag" A space is reserved at the bottom of the honor roll for attaching the names of subscribers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
ll19-1123 MAIN STREET,
Open All Day Satur day and Evening

possible just now to sweep Germany out of France and Belgium without the cooperation of very large Amer ican army In sense, then, every day in which Germany Is held is 8 gain for the Allies. The Germans are trying to achieve as much as they can before our army attains it's full growth. That will take time.
 America must steel itself for a long period of anxiety and 1t must put every resource at the hands of the government to aid the American army. The Germans have put the decision clearly up to America. And among other things America is selling Liberty Bonds to help meet the situation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

most difficult problems since the Civil, War. He added, however, that they are fully capable of solving these prob-' lens, saying: 'They have not failed in the past. They will not fail now. The handling of their job, however. de- mands long hours of hard work, a good deal of surplus smoney-more than ever before-with which to purchase seeds. feeds, fertilizers and other materials necessary to production. This is the time of year in which these expendi- lures are being made. They will to certain extent compete with the Lib- erty Loan for the farmers money.
 If I know the character and the temper of our farmers-and have lived all my life with and among them there is no question about their put ting every dollar that they can spare or raise personally into the next Lib- erty Loan. I hope they will not do this to the detriment of production, as believe this is their first and most important duty, but you may be sure that they will do their utmost.
 T think the Liberty Loan Commit tee has taken the necessary steps to secure the utmost cooperation of farmers in the floating of the next Liberty Loan in taking them fully into it's local and county committee organ ization. I know that the men whosei cooperation has been solicited will, be equal to the responsibility which isi being placed upon them. have the greatest confidence in the ability of farmers to meet the demands of the: nation at this time if handicaps are. not placed upon them and they are given both responsibility and opportu-ii nity for meeting these problems in their own woy"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
JUDGE DECIDES NOTTOOVER TURN JURY'S VERDICT

Judge William M. Maltbie of the Superior Court in memorandum of decsion handed down today practically denies the motion to set aside the ver- dict of the jury in the case of the Lenox Construction Co. against the Colonial Construction Co. for a breach of contract. Damages of $7,000 were claimed, and the jury awarded the claimants the sum of $5,038.02.
 In his memorandum Judge Maltbie finds that with the exception of $66, allowed for a timekeeper, and in the amount allowed for a foreman, the verdict was supported by evidence which the jury might fairly believe. In these two exceptions he finds there was no evidence showing the employ ment of a timekeeper, and that the sum allowed for the foreman, accord ing to admission of the plaintiffs, was $5 a week in excess of reasonable price for nine weeks.
 Deduction of these amounts, $66 and $45, totalling $111, is ordered, the plaintiffs to- file remitter before April 15, or the verdict is set aside @t 'iI0 A0iA'I0A To 1iiS'"o' '0 WI UAo stands.
 The Lenox Co. had contract fol plastering and other work in an apart ment house at State street and Wes avenue. did part of the work, received a small payment, were delayed b! other contractors, and were then in formed the contract was cancelled They claimed the Colonial Compan! seized ladders, and other tools, anC used them for the completion of tn work. The Colonial Company mad , counter claim of $6,OOO for extra ex pense in completing the job, whicl was disallowed by the jury.
 Notice of appeal to the suprem Court has been filed by the defend ants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
EMBASSY ATTACHE
 ON WAY TO AMERICA

Paris$ March 29.-Charles W. Ve- ditz, commercial attache at the Amer ican embassy, has sailed from a French port for the United States, with a report on the commercial sit uation between France and America. He goes as the representative of the Franco-American society for the adoption of French towns, and car ries with him the official certificates of American aviators who have died for France.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
GIRL INJURED IN
 EXPLOSION DIES

St Albans, Vt, March 29.-Miss Dora Savage, one of several injured in the unexplained explosion late yes- terday which destroyed the munitioH plant of the International Explosive O., died durig the night.
 Local authorities continued today their investigation in an attempt to learn of the explosion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
DEPT. OF LABOR TO
 SETTLE STRIKE

Washington, March Establishment of the strike at Kansas City within a few hours is hoped for by the depart ment of labor. Hugh l.. Kerwin, com missioner of conciliation, announced today that Luther Steward, imigra- tion inspector of Kansas City, and ex- Congressman P. J. Gill, federal con ciliators, had reported favorable prog ress and expected an early adjust ment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
FARMERS READY TO SOLVE
 FOOD PRODUCTION PROBLEM

Emphasizing the fact that food pro- duction necessary to win the war is essentially the work of the farmer in this country, M. c. Burritt, vice direc- tor of extension of the New York State College of Agriculture at Ithaca, has called attention to the fact that the farmers of New York are facing the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
FIGHTING PERSH|NGv'

Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces
 in France, is man of deeds rather than of words. But in speech he is as direct and forceful as he is in action. Since he has been in France he has been photographed in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

ture brings out so prominently his strength and incisiveness when ad- dressing an audience as the one re- produced above. taken while he was delivering the Fourth of July oration at the tomb of Lafayette in Paris. General Pershing is a master at driv- ing truths home. He proved that in the last Liberty Loan campaign and will undoubtedly do the same for the Third Loan soon to be issued.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

The National Highway Protective society will clear all advertising from automobile roads to make room for Third Liberty Loan posters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

Mrs. Catherine Feinholz of Pitts burg died yesterday from fright caused, by seeing a 10-year- boy crushed to death by a train.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29
COMMERCIAL ECONOMY.

The retail merchants committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the organizations rooms on the asecond floor of the First Bridgeport National bank building, Tuesday af- ternoon at o'clock, to consider matters of commercial economy in connection with the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

This is the official trade mark adopt ed by the Liberty Loan Committee of the Second Federal Reserve Disrtict. Buying Liberty Bonds means lending our soldiers strong hand in going lover the top" to victory in the Third Liberty Loan campaign.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

Kansas City trolleymen in sympa- thy with the striking lanndrymen and drivers went out yesterday and the city transportation is paralyzed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-29

You'll see the same styles and col ors here that others offer at $1.75; Al pines, Rah Rahs, and the new Avia- ton style. We offer these new styles at savings of 25c to soc.
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Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
OBITUARY
Mrs. Henry WeIeh

Agnes Goyeel Weleh, wife of Hen
~ Meleh died at her hone Saturday
evening at half past five O'Clock. She
had been IN poor health for the past
t6 years and for a number of years
has been helpless invalid
Mrs WEIGH was born in Worcester.
June oath, 1868. daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs Richard Joyce She came to
Putnam nearly 30 years ago and
worked in the Hotel Chickering. then
conducted by the late a Fl. Potter.
Mrs Weleh was married in Putnam
Is years age by the Rev. John Van
den Mort and has lived here ever
since. Besides her husband she
leaves a son Joseph
The funeral was from St. Mary
church Tuesday morning at o'clock,
Rev. Joseph Routhier officiating and
celebrating the high mass of requiem
The bearers were John Ryan, James
Smith, Michael Cary. Thomas Nc.
Keen, Thomas Ryan and William
Murray Burial was in st Mary's
cemetery
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
cry ORDINANCE
amended March 5th. 1918

Ee e ortaiHei rs the Common
Geurcil OF the GHs eft Putnam tbat
Section - of Tie ordinances govern
inE the fire department be amended
10 read is follows
Each hose and hook and ladder
company shall have foreman. one
assistant foreman and a clerk Said
officers shall be elected 10y ballot by
the members present Of the company
of which said person shall be an
active member. at n meeting IN March
next following the annual city cleo
ton. The members receiving the
highest number of ballots, If approved
by the common council. shall be de
clared elected. and shall upon sub
scrlhing to an agreement to abide by
all rules and regulations of the fire
department. and all the ordinances Of
the city relating to said department.
receive certificate of their appoint
ment signed by the Mayor. and shall
hold their office for the term elected
or until their successors are elected
and approved. subject to removal by
the council for cause only
This ordinance shall be in effect
from and after its passage and legal
publication.
Passed in council. March 5th. 1918.
THOMAS p RYAN,
City Clerk
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
FARMERS INSTITUTE AT NORTH
GROSVENORDALE MARCH p

\ Farmers Institute viii be held
at the Tourtellotte Memorial High
School on Thursday. March 81. with
tie following program fer men
II m- Feeding Dairy Cows. X.
B Musser, Extension Dairyman,
Conn Agricultural College
II noon Bring your lunch; cot
fee will be served.
$50 p M, Crops to Grow in 1918.
B. g. Southwick, Extension Agrono-
mist, Conn. Agricultural College.
For the ladies', Miss Embleton
Home Demonstration Agent Of the
Farmers Association, will give talk
on Planning Meals at II O'clock, and
at l.30 in the afternoon demonstra.
ton on Food Conservation.
You are cordially invited to attend
this institute, and we will appreciate
IT if you will invite your friends
There will be opportunity for discus
sion of other farm questions after the
talks, and we hope you will come pre-
pared to discuss some of the produc-
ton problems which confront us for
1918. with the specialists from the
Agricultural College.
+ The ladies are asked to come pre-.
pared to discuss food conservation
the use Of wheat substitutes. and 9th.
err home problems, with Miss Fmble-
ton, who will be very glad to give
them any assistance She can.
Very truly yours.
B. " ELLIS.
County Agricultural Agent
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
ORDER OF NOTICE

District Of Putnam. IS Probate
Court, March 9th, A ID. 1918. Estate
of Hattie NJ Cole. late of Putnam. in
said District, deceased. Upon the
application of Archibald Macdonald.
praying that an instrument in writing
purporting 20 be the last will and ties
lament of said deceased, may be
proved, approved. allowed and admit
ted to probate as per application on
file more fully appears. It is ORDER
ED; That said application be heard
and determined At the Probate Office
in Putnam In said District. on the
22nd day Of March. A. ID. 1918, at II
O'Clock IN the forenoon; and that pub
lie notice be given Of the pendeney
Of said application and time and
! place Of hearing thereon, by publish
| lug a copy OF TINS uraer once in some
newspaper having circulation in
sand District, and by posting "a COPY
/ thereof ON the public sign post IN the
/ Fewn of Putnam. in said District. and
by mailing postage paid. like copy
to eaeh of the heirs t-law at least
six DAYS before said day OF hearing
aad aeeau make 20 this Court Of
such notices giNen DAVID TLAGGa
Judge
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
DISTRICTS QUOTA MAY co THE
LAST OF MARCH

It was stated ut the Office Of the 10
cal exemption board Wednesday af-
ternoon that this districts quota Of
the $4,000 men TO be ordered to re
port from all parts of the country for
military duty will probably be sent
out from here March -.
On the basis Of the last draft, in
which this district furnished almost
exactly one per cent of the total APP
portionment Of Connecticut, not more
than a dozen men should be required
and possibly as few as nine
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
ELkS ELECT NEW OFFICERS

At the regular meeting Of Putnam
lodge of Elks Tuesday evening. six
candidates were initiated Officers
were elected as follows;
Exalted Ruler, Geo. Lewis. Jr.
Est. Leading Knight, W j. Bart
lett
Est. Loyal Knight, VIM. Devine.
Est. Lecturing Knight, VIM 0rms-
bee
Trustee for three years, c. f. Dean
Delegate to the National Conven-
ton at Atlantic City Chas f. Dean.
After the business session there
was social hour and refreshments.
Putnam patriot., 1918-03-15
DR.. MUNYAN
DIED SUNDAY
Former Thompson Boy Became
Millionaire Patent Medicine
Manufacture.
;,,le known About Him In Town Of
His Birth.

DR.. James NJ. Munyan, widely
3 Known as a manufacturer Of patent
= medicines, died suddenly while sitting
II Il luncheon in the dining room Of a
~ Palm Bach hotel, Florida.
DR.. dunyan was born il Thompson
ANGST 3, 1913, and is related to the
aniiy Of Munyans now living there.
Little is known of him in his native
town, which he left early in life.
DR. Munyan was in turn school
teacher, lawyer, social worker, editor
song writer and patent medicine man
afacturer He was president Of Nun
vans Homeopathic Home Remedy
Company and was rated as million
aire. He was not physician
When be started upon his career.
''Dr" Munyan Is quoted as having
said that he had virtually no capital
except ambition and belief ia the
value Of letting folks know about il .
He spent large sums In advertising
md to this he attributed much Of has
aecess. His famous gesture. with
index finger pointed upwards far
I'VE his bead and the phrase, There
1egpe," became familiar through
spaper advertising in many parts
the world.
ny was married three times and
- divorced once. In 1908 he mar
fauiine Nef Metzger, an actress
.'ss'y one-third his age The an
aa not prove happy one and
"Ng afterward they we're divorced