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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
President Receives German Note
 Has Conference At White House,
 Allies Are Against Any ArrnistiCe

Suggested Wilson May Ask For Joint Session of House and Senate to Hear His Decision Note delivered Without Comment Official Document Did Not Vary From Wireless Yer sion-No Cessation of HOstiIities Unless Ger many Surrenders Internationally, Allied Viewpoint.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14

Washington, Oct. 14-Germanys reply to the President received at the Swiss legation by cable this morning in German text translation of which was identical with that received by wireless Sunday.
 Instead of taking the note directly to the White House. he did Prince Maxmians peace plea Frederick Oedern Swiss charge communicated with the State Department He asked to present to Secretary Lansing at II 5 o'clock
 In the meantime President Wilson called Lansing and Baker the White House for conference The President and Mr. Lansing had been considering the German communication since Saturday night when the unofficial text reached hem and Secretary Baker just back from prepared give first hand information about the situation the battle front which has brought about the German eager ness for peace.
 Colonel M House, who accompanied the President last nghtn his return from the New York Liberty trip join ed in the conference.
 The only official ntmaion that has regarding probable of the President is that he is quick y and positively Everywhere in Washington however the confident belief prevailed that whatever might be the of that action it would not contemplate cessation hosie negotiations for peace with the German government e cept upon conditions amounting to unconditional surrender IS assumed that since Saturday night at least informal changes have taken place between Washington als of the cobegerents Informed the views of the a lied premers the President may determine before the day is over his reply to the German request.
 Continued o Page Two
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14

The public eagerly awaits some statement of the governments policy in the present crisis and some inter- pretations of events, from a British standpoint is expected. Thus far Ber- lin and Washington have monopolized the diplomatic stage, with the gov ernments associated with the United States seemingly interested spectators. An Allied conference can be easily arranged, as Premier VenizeIos of Greece has just arrived in London and the Serbian Premier also is in the city
 Discussion of the meaning of the German terms used in the reply to President Wilson is heard everywhere
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
ASKS MORE SPECIFIC DETAILS ON
 PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

Two Leading Questions Are As to Submarine War fare and Disposition of German Colonies People in Streets of London Have Festive Aspect Military Forces Exceedingly Popular Discussion of German Terms Heard Every where.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
THRALL FOR. SENATE

Hartford, Oct. Hired H. Thrall of Windsor was today nominated for the state senate by the democrats of the Seventh district.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
Fall Of LaOn Plateau
 Is Prologue To Total
 Liberation Of France

Result is Ruin of Entire Defensive Systems Built Up By German Staff Since 1914-German Line PivOted At This Point Victory Crown, ing Achievement of Cambra-St. Quentin and Champaign Offensives of DOuai Is Imminent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14

Washington, Oct 14-Turkey's long delayed note asking like Germany and Austria that President Wilson take in hand the restoration of peace received today at the state de- partment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14

Washington, Oct 14-Senator Ashurst Of Arizona after with President Wilson today, said
 The President will take action that will weaken in he smallest degree the American and Allied ieS in the field" .5,A
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-14
PUT THE LAST LC BUY LIBERTY BONDS TO MAKE VICTORY SURE
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Fair tonight and Tuesday; cooler tonight.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
SUlYl!ZYSC|lOoL
LESSON
Ry REV. P. B. FITzwATER, D. D..
Teacher Of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1915 Western Newspaper
Union)
LESSON FOR DECEMBER 22
THE BIRTH OF JESUS.

LESSON TEXT-Luke 2:s-2O.
GOLDEN TEXT-For unto you Is born
this day in the city of David Savior
who is Christ the Lord.-Luke 2:11.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19

constantly at work in what was called the .spin.
ntnghouse." This industrial annex Of the estab-
nsnment remains to this day, and visitors at
Mount Vernon are taken by the guides to see the
very room in which the spinningwheels were
operated.
Of course, there was high festival not only for
the master and his guests but also for "my peo-
pie, as Washington was accustomed to call the
negroes on his estate. He would never have
thought of speaking of them as slaves. There
were at that period about one hundred negroes on
the place, and at the Yuetide season they en-
Joyed exceptional privileges Good things for
their consumption were distributed with no Mig
gard hand by the mistress of the house, treat
much appreciated being drink known as 'methig-
ler." composed Of fernented honey, spices, and
water. Another beverage brewed by Mrs Wash
ington was sort of peach brandy sweetened with
honey
Those were days when capable housewife was
supposed to know how to compound q variety Of
beverages. Beer was brewed at Mount Vernon
under Mrs Washington's own supervision, and
cider well, the latter being drink Of which
her husband was very fond. He always had it on
the table at dinner, and would take it freely in
place Of the wines which were more to the taste
! Of his guests.
By ten o'clock in the evening the festivities Of
Christmas day at Mount Vernon were over. Even
had the fashion of the time been otherwise, Mrs
Washington would scarcely have tolerated late
hours. She always insisted on putting her hus
band to bed early, and he meekly obeyed Wheth-
er 1t be true not, as some chronicers have as
serted, that Mr.. Washington henpecked, it is
certain that he considered it judicious to submit
In most things to his wife's wishes.
The frame for this picture of Christmas at
Mount Vernon before the Revolution is ready
made; for, thanks to the efforts of patriotic
en-, the old mansion stands today almost exactly
as it was when Washington lived there. There
is much of the old furniture and even a great
deal of the old china and glassware. The house
is veritable fragment of American history, and,
though more than century and quarter has
gone by since the merry Yuletide festival here
described, the imagination readily repeoples the
old place with It's throng Of guests eating, drink
ing dancing, and making love, and hears the joy
GUS laughter Of the rompng young folks, while
through the crowd moves the stately figure of the
host, who, offering his hand to the prettiest girl
in the room, proceeds to lead her through the
graceful and decorous steps of minuet
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
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merry Christmas Rodney!" sang out Jerry as
he dashed out of the alley dragging handmade
sled.
Merry Christmas nothlng!" replied Rodney
morosey.
whats the matter with it," asked Jerry. II
heard you got lot Of presents"
II wanted motorcycle and didn't get It,"
growled Rodney.
.T'm sorry, Rod" said Jerry sympathetcally.
"If you get time, come on over and the tree
we rugged up for the Riddles, last night. There
come Jakey McGinnis and his twin sister.
Jerry hurried on down the street, loaded the
McC3innis twins on his sled and had great time
coasting.
Jerry had discovered how to make Christmas a
success. He was the embodiment Of the spirit Of
Christmas-which is best expressed by the little
word joy.
Jerry-does he live in your block?-is the kind
of lad who gets so much JOY out Of life that lot
of 1t spills over and lands on the next fellow. He
wants everybody to be just as happy as he is He
would like to see Rodney get his motorcycle if 1t
would make Rodney any happier.
We have suspicion, however, that if Rodney
had received the motorcycle he would not have
found the joy-trail by riding 1T.
May Christmas bring everybody all the good
things possible! But let us remember that Christ
mas 10y is not spelled with the letters CIT.
1t is what we bring to the day that makes Christ.
nas joy-time--Boys' World.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
Dlslnfected.

"Salle Desinfectee." That is thu
most up-to-date note in Invitation
cards. For Paris. in the throes Of tho
grippe, which has made SO many vic
tins, could not resolve to obey mu-
nicipal injunctions and let her CON
cert halls and theaters be empty.
They were on the contrary fuller than
ever, people feeling low and depressed
hooking to places Of amusement and
distraction. So the managers Of en-
tertainments public and private evacu-
ate the microbes after each great
gathering OF spectators OF guests, and
announce the fact on the bill or the
card of invitation.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
Youthful MIsouynIst.

Marie and Arthur like to play at
war" Arthur especially likes the
game, always taking the part of a
wounded soldier, Marie being Red
Cross nurse. On one occasion Marie
getting tired Of the game, said, Let's
play something else now, like getting
married."
Arthur lay wounded on the floor.
but raised his head and disgustedly
said, Nope, I'd lots rather get shot
again."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
GETTING Too Realistic

Rosemary and her brother Edward
were playing when Rosemary said :
Now, let's play surprising you be
papa and I'll be mamma" The game
proceeded nicely until Rosemary said /:
Papa, Edward was bad boy today"
Whereuron Edward said: "Oh, 1 amt
gong ~ play no more-you're not sup
posing. you're pIayine real"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
JOY EVERY DAY.

Why not more days of loving care,
With garlands hung up everywhere.
And candles bright, and carols gay
Why not have Christmas every day1
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19

Prefer diligence before idleness ull-
less you esteem rust before brigl tness.
plato.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19

caeee ot Fear Of Waterfalls
'b' cor; ~ \ waterfall - produced
',''i'"si el',i's's y 'l,e ;'ursring OF mil
lions of an bubbles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
Christmas Afternoon

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The afternoon of Christmas day may be rather
g quiet one for the older folks. The, gifts have
been unwrapped and arranged and lowered over
from time to time. The usually tidy room looks
like bazaar for the sale of fancy goods Per
haps neighbors and other friends may come to
exchange Merry Christmasesl" and to say "May
4 thank you here for your lovely gift?"
Il Between the dark and the daylight, after the
callers have gone and the children have returned
from their play comes the peaceful and happy
Christmas evening. The great day is dying;
Christmas is nearly over 1t will be a whole year
before we shall enjoy it's merriment again or re-
member happy Christmas seasons Of the past
We may lose many things-home, friends health
mOney-but memory abides, and no one can take
from us the happiness that has once been ours
On Christmas night we remember the old DAVIS
We think Of those who were once here to share
our joys. christmas never can be the same
again I" many people exclam when they feel as
II the Joy Of life has gone forever If we all took
that view Christmas itself might die. 1t depends
upon deep spiritual insight.
Let U.S. If we can, forget our troubles and even
our sorrows and try to rejoice. If we have chill
dren about us 1t is not hard to be merry but If
we have none of our own there are a great MANY
who ought to be made glad and may be found
with but little trouble.
merry Christmas to you ALL And l would
add Tiny Tins words "God bless us. every one -
Dolly Wayne in Philadelphia Public Ledger
SANTA! DON'T YOU DARE!
We love daughter dearly,
Tor her our lives we'd soak, 4
Gut she wants ukulee
For Christmas Holy Sm0kei
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19

He Christmas turkey at Mount
Vernon was a wild bird, and
merely a game dish when Mrs.
Washington, in the early days
before the Revolution-her
husband was then only an
eminent citizen of Virginia
rolled up her sleeves and
Stnnd TO ca1.,ra IL
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-12-19
SANTA! DON'T YOU DARE!

We love our daughter dearly,
For her our lives we'd soak,
Gut she wants a ukulele
For Christmas. Holy smoke
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
RECEPTION TO PARISH
Given Wednesday Evening at the
Chapel Of the Congregational Church

There was a good attendance at re-
Ception given TO the members of the
parish OF the South Parish Congrega-
tional church by the members of the
prudential committee of the church on
Wednesday evening at the chapel. The
gathering was called to order by Nj. ;.
Holway clerk of the parish, and all
were welcomed by Rev. c. D. Boothby,
pastor of the church, and c. +. Smith
and Mrs. L. c. Dudley of the pruden-
tial committee number of matters
were brought before the meeting. All
present passed very enjoyable eve
ming Refreshments of ice cream ana
cakes were served. The chapel was
very PRETTY decorated for the occasion
with American flags. ferns and iris.
The members of the prudential COM
mittee of the church are {. T.. Smith
tchairman), Mrs. T.. &. Dudley. Mrs.
j. W. Skene, NJ. T.. Sawtelle, Arthur
Lucas G. Z. Ellinwood and NJ. S. Hol-
way (ex-officio).
At the close of the reception the men,
bers of the Augusta company of the 81
Maine Regiment drilling at City hall
were invited TO the chapel and refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were
given the boys. Capt Burleigh Martin
expressed the thanks of the company
for being remembered on the occasion
and the party broke UP after singing
The Star Spangled tanner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
ALL AVAILABLE
SHIPS ARE
SECURING COAST

Boston, June 5.-Every available nava
ship and seaplane was securing the New
England coast today in search OF hos
tile submarines. but Rear Admira
Spencer $ Wood, commandant of the
First Naval District, said that none hao
been sighted.
Steamers of IS knots and above com
ing through the Cape Cod canal will not
require convoy, Rear Admiral Wood
announced, but slower vessels outside
will be conveyed from Boston to the
entrance OF the shoals. Vessels bound
down east" the announcement said
will be routed to take, as far as pos
sible, the run from Boston by night.
The gates of the submarine nets at the
entrance to Boston harbor will be clos
ed from p. NJ. TO 40 A. NJ All fish
ing vessels and coastwise traffic will
proceed as usual, but will be given the
latest information as to routing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06

armies was To be expected now. lnes
did not see any reason to believe that
the German power had exhausted L
self
II is more than possible, it was sald'
that renewed assaults on the line
from hateau Thierry TO SCISSORS
would come at any moment. The Ger
man high command may be gather
ing strength there To force a way
through toward Paris.
Unofficial reports from the front,
however, Indicated that the crack
German offensive divisions the shock
troops relied upon time and again
to break a way through the allied
lines, were disappearing from the bat
tie front. If this IS the fact. officers
believed it meant that preparations
were already underway behind the
German lines for fourth blow.
Where 1T might fall they hesitated 70
predict. though some believed that
the enemy would derive the greatest
results by carrying out his original
program Of smashing through to the
channel Dorts.
Everybody here is greatly pleased
with the evident good impression ere
ated by the American troops WHEREBY
er they have been employed Tributes
paid by British and French ObScr|N-
ers to the accuracy and volume Of
American machine gun fire have been
noted with particular qualification.
General Fershing has insisted from
the first ON good craftsmanship
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
State Federation Labor
in Session at Lewiston

Lewiston, Me, June THE Maine
State Federation of Labor in an execu-
tive session whose details were not an
nounced until this afternoon. adopted
resolutions affirming its position that no
electric power shall at any future time
be wired out of the state and that the
State should have the power to take
over and develop idle water powers for
the benefit of the people; endorsing wo-
man suffrage and affirming the loyalty
of organized labor to the national adj
ministration in the present war crisis.
Addresses were made by Charles s.
Hichborn of Augusta end State Labor
Commissioner Eddy.
Tomorrow morning Percival r. Baxter
of Portland will speak upon water pow
err conservation this being followed bS
the election of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
Beware Of Losing Time.

It's hard to make up lost td
Folks lose time when they 4
thoughtlesS, young and fooi]
Some never get past this stage tn
seem never TO realize that every Y
has its own tasks and handbags. q
ing back adds to this past drawbad
plus interest. Some things can new
be made up. Learn the way Of
dolence and irresponsibility and
amount of lecturing will help
overcome It, Grow away from
study habit and it's next to impos
bic to regain it. 1t takes hers
measures for old folks to do VII
their youth has left undone. So nov
YOUR time. II you're among the
folks, make the best of it. If you
long TO the young and highly favor
youth of today begin laying found
tions big enough to carry the wels
of great future.-Pennsylvaf
Grit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
Creole Salad Dressinu.

Even when there is not a large "a
riety of salads there may be attrae-
tive changes made by the use Of diff
ferent dressings. One which is e.:
pecially good for use on asparagus,
cucumbers, tomatoes, or even on the
plain lettuce or romaine. is this Gre
ole DRESSING
one-half cup olive oil. three table
spoons vinegar. one-half teaspoon
sugar. one teaspoon salt, pepper,
three tablespoons finely chopped
green pepper, three tablespoons
chopped pimeto, one tablespoon graz
ed onion, one-half tablespoon minced
parsley. Place all the ingredients in
a wide-mouth bottle and shake well.
Keep in the refrigerator when not in
use and always shake thoroughly be
fore using.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
Wednesday Brighton Market

Stock Yards, June 5.-The beef cattle
market was active but shippers that
brought in fancy sock claimed that bet
ter prices were paid for the same quau-
ity week ago. Extra fancy cattle
were taken quickly at top prices. Me
dunn and ordinary cattle sold within
the same range as a week ago. but the
average was somewhat lower on the
general sales. Hogs were lower with
prices about the same as on Tuesday.
The mich COW market continues dun
but there were more buyers out than
last week. Prices held at the same
to $lI5, and the cheaper grades going
down to So
Sales OF Beef Cattle-Neal calves
Hogs-L. Stetson sold 1 fancy pr.
oxen $3.50 lbs at lie. l bull fancy
1880 lbs at IL Sic, l bull 1920 fbs at
lie. cows $3.50 fbs ut Sc. ". l..
Smith sold l pr fancy .attle 1920 TBS
at 1G lie. :. l.. Ki.nball 6 fancy
oxen 1900 lbs at Ice, c,ttle from 60
lie; IL calves from 12G16c. j. w.
Brooks sold L p fancy steers at ton
price and 35 cattle, 5 1-2m9 1-2c: 81
calves at l. 1-2o. Harry Mckenney
sold steers 215O lbs at IA 1-2c, ?
steers 1880 lbs at IL l-2c; / fancy
COW. 1850 lbs at IA Lee. / bull $40 TBS
at 1-2c, cows. 1850 lbs at &c. and
cows 400 lbs at SC. w. F.. Wallace
sold As calves al 13c. A. NJ. Bags
sold oxen $3.50 lbs at 13c, steers.
2900 lbs at lac, and SO COWS. az. 500
lbs at lac: G5 calves at IS 1-2c.
Hall & Lowell sold % oxen av 1850 lbs
at 1870. Is cows av 500 lbs at Sc 2 COWS
av 700 lbs at lac, $50 calves av 100 lbs
ut 143c, 20 calves av 40 lbs at Zoe 20
hogs av lS5 lbs at lie c. +. Gage sold
4 oxen at 11ac, 10 cows from 81 to SIC. Is
calves at lie and l. hogs at 16lc. F.O.
Thompson sold ! OK 1900 lbs at 14c.
cows av 1000 lbs at 1oc and bologna
cows at SC. 40 calves at 15c and ITO
hogs at Il lac. Pullman Bros sold
cows from to &c. 120 calves at lie and
% hogs at 17c Otis H. Forbush sold
fancy COW at Il 1-4c, cow 11oo lbs at
lie COW at 1oc. cow at &c. cow
at Lie. cow at 3-4c. ! cow at $40.
l cow at sc and ! bull AT N Afr
Mich cows-C. F. Gage sold Is mixers
from s65 and 10. Otis II. Furbush sold
turnout COW for s11250 and 8 warnings
Tor 500 for the lot Putnam Bros. sold IS
mixers from $50, and 100, Robert Cannon
sold fancy cows at s155 each and 50 9th.
ers from 800 and $50 F. o. Thompson
sold fancy jersey for $50 fancy hol-
set'n for $3.50 1 holsetin for 800, and Is
others from $50 and $50, E. G Piper sold
IA cows from $50 aud ITO, Hall C Lowell
soic 20 cows from $50 and $50 R. L. Worm
Ct. soia mixers from s65 and $50 W
:" thaee sold 10 cows from 800 and $50 and
cows at 800 each, Harry McKennev so,s
so,a - rom SO and 125, J. w Brooks
K;r,s.u mixers from s65 and no, 7. l..
sA s0id . mixers fron-s7o ana Ios.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-06
Stone Wall Defence
CONTINUED from Page One)

against previous communications IS
sued by the German war office claim
| ing gains by feats Of arms or the
! falling back of the allies. is the an
nouncement made in Berlin Wedpes-
day night. ION the battle front the
situation is unchanged" says the an
nounccmcnt.
The Germans still are suffering
heavy casualties in their unsuccessful
assaults.
Along the Marine front there has been
n further lighting Of great moment,
although in the vicinity of Rheims the
German artillery has begun violent
I humbardment probably indicating an
other infantry attack in this region,
which has been relatives quiet for sew
eral days past. The American troops
in the Luneville sector daily are show
ing their merit in fights with the enemy.
Wednesday witnessed another venture
carried out successfully by them. 30 o.
the men from overseas attacking the
German lines and penetrating them TO
the third dcfenSeS and aSSaulting the
800 occupants with rifles. bayonets and
gFen3deS. / ne losses 10 the tlltlilN Wei <
numerous, while the American casual
ties were very small
The Germans evidently fear the band
of warriors in the Luneville sector, for
they again have increased the rain of
shells of all kinds, including gas. upon
and behind the American line. firing
them from guns or dropping them from
airplanes. Unstinted praise continues
to be given the Americans for their in
trepdity,
There still has been no resumption Of
the battle on the front in Flanders and
! picardy. where the British are facing
the Germans. The enemy, however is
carrying out violent commandments on
various sectors. In the Amiens sector,
near Morlancourt, the Germans made an
attempt to capture n British position,
but were repulsed the British taking
I some prisoners. Near Lens the British
| also captured . number OF Germans.
! Unofficial reports credit the Russians
with a victory over the Turks and Ger
| mans in the kars district Of Trans
F., CaucasiG. The enemy is reported to be
! in retreat and massacreeing the popu-
! lauon.