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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-10

with the British Army n
France. Apr. lo.--Another sector oI
the British theatsr suddenly de.
veIoped intense fighting last night
and today. when the Germans deliv-
cred = heavy attack over approx.
mately an eleven-mils front between
0lvenchy. La3assee and point east
Of Fleurbaix just below Armentieres.
"A Portuguese sector Is included In
the line involved.
East Of lie Plstin and East Of Pc
tilIon, the enemy appeared to have
gained footing in advanced de-
fsnses according to the latest re-
ports. and a fierce battle was raging
al along the sector. lie Piatin IL
northwest Of 0lvenchy and Petition
lies 70 the east or Laventle. W.
At 0ivenchy, and on the left Of
the front attacked. the allies appar-
emily are holding their ground in
the very heavy fighting which was
reported to be especially bitter east
Of Festubert i'
The Portuguese were being sup
ported BY British troops.
The attack was preceded by vio-
lent bombardment. which began In
the early morning and extended all
along the front affected. Bethune.
Eataires and other towns behind the
British lines have been heavily
shelled.
~ II Is too early to say what relation
this new German move has with the
main German offensive farther to
the south. Only time viii tell wheth-
Or II was undertaken a. . diversion.
or whether the enemy has serious
idea Of pushing forward here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-10
MENCANS KILLED;
FEDERAlS ENTRENCH

ri Paso. APR, to.-Three Mexican
raiders were killed today when Am
erIcan troops fired on band who
crossed the line near Fort Hancock.
Others we're run down.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-10

The Liberty loan committee an
nounces that the campaign for sell
Ing Of bonds In all country districts
CONTINUED on mage ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-10

Washington. Apr 10.-over 500
communities have over-subscribed
the Liberty loan and claimed honor
flAgs.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-04-10
TAKING HEAVY TOLL OF LIFE
vOR ALL GAINS MADE ny
WAVES or KAisER's MEN
TE LINE GENERALLY IS HELD
cain % Eleven Milo Front Endan-
gers Ypres, and Arrrs-Advanco
In South Fails

London. Apr. 10. Major General
Maurice announced that the enemy's
attack has been repulsed on the Mes
sInss front today. The enemy OBJ
tained no footing on high ground
anywhere.
German infantry entered British
front line trenches between the riv-
ers Lys and DUDE. The gains placed
Armenueres IN an awkward salient.
Tho BrItish and Portuguese lost
some guns and prisoners. Yester-
day two French regiments we're cut
oR 10 their retirement to the line Of
the AIIette river and the Germans
took 1000 prisoners.
TIE maximum depth Of the Ger
man penetration In the newest IT.
tack b. four and one-half miles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

General Won Hindenburg. The count
ess told Of the treatment of the cap
tive Russians who were hitched to
cannons and forced to pull them while
the horses walked along side of them;
of the locking up in church Of as
many prisoners as could be packed in,
the closing of the doors. and the fail
ure of the Germans to give them water
or bread for thirteen days.
Speaking of Won Hindenburg, the
speaker stated that she had been ask
ed many times what he looked like
and her answer has always been:
Like his pictures-only more So"
This man, she said, proved himself to
be a creature of unbelievable cruel
ness while living under her roof. She
told of the incident which resulted in
one of her boys losing the end of one
of his fingers. The member had be-
come infected and she had asked a
doctor to operate upon it. Taking a
pair physicians scissors, the countess
declared the Boche doctor shipped
the end of the injured finger off as
If it had been a piece of rag. The boy
recovered.
The countess after describing other
incidents in her life in Poland told of
her escape and how she got to this
an American before her marriage.
Albert Leon, general chairman Of
the Red Cross drive. spoke following
the countess address and urged the
support of the people in this cam
paign. Announcement was made of
the largest donations which have been
received to date. A chorus of about
forty voices led in the singing of pa
triotic songs during the night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

no greater privilege than to donate TO
the Red Cross following its appeal for
500, 100000. Perth Amboy, he stated
will not fail as the enthusiasm shown
by its residents vouched for the sue
cessful waging of the $4,000 drive
here.
Veteran Talks.
The audience was given an unex-
pected treat when Mr.. Lyon arose and
announced that one of the American
Sammies who has seen active service
in France with General Pershings
troops had been secured and would
address the Perth Amboy people. Cor
poral Ormerod, U. S. Field Artillery,
with the American Expeditionary
Froces was then introduced. Every
one in the audience arose and loudly
acclaimed the young man who had
seen real service in the trenches ana
who will return to France within two
months.
In opening his talk the corporal
placed upon his head the steel helmet
as used by all of the Americans in
France declaring that he stood before
the audience in the same attire as
the Sammies now wear in France with
the exception Of about seventeen
pounds of mud which they acquire In
the trenches.
Corporal OrmerOQ nad WIN MIN
two gas masks-one the British gas
mask which is used in all big gas at
tacks and the other the French mask
which is used in an emergency case.
The soldier showed how the masks are
put on and explained the workings
and declaring that the Sammies are
drilled in this until they are able TO
have their masks firmly placed upon
their head five seconds after they hear
the word Gas called out.
After completing his explanation OF
the gas masks the speaker began to
tell of the life of Americans in the
trenches. He told of the effect war
has upon the soldiers in intensifying
their emotions. The fighters, he de-
clared, laugh harder and weep quicker
when they get close to the firing line
/ but the Americans are the happiest
boys in France. They have travelled
| thousands of miles over water and
| land, he continued, to get to the
scene of the battle and they endure
| the cold and rain without a murmer
| in order to be there when the COM
| mand to make the big advance is
given.
1.-The American soldiers" affirmed
Corporal Ormerod, "are not only
| brave but too brave. The officers have
no trouble in getting them to advance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

NOTTCF. WILL BE ADMIT TED TO TIE
NOIlI. AT AND TUESDAY, PERFORMANCES
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
MAKE $1O5 AT PARTY
Sewaren Has Successful Affair for
Comfort Committee
III

SeWarcn Has Successful Affair for
Comfort Committee
By Spec1d! Correspondent
SEWAREN. May 20:-If all the
entertainments given in various parts
of the township for the benefit of the
mittee are as successful as the card
party and dance given by the Sewar-
en- branch of the Woodbridge town
ship organization the boys should
have every comfort provided for
them.
Thomas Zettlemoyer Is chairman
Of the Sewaren branch and realizing
that 1.-The woman's touch" would
prove most effective Mrs. Zettlemoyer
ried out the affair at the Motorboat
Club house Saturday night. Mrs.
Zettlemoyer was ably assisted by the
women of the community in prov1d-
ing refreshments and the tickets
met with ready sale.
Cards were played at ten tables at
ter which dancing was enjoyed.
Mrs. Fournay, of Perth AmbOy. ac-
companied by her daughter, Mrs.
which were greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Adams won the first prize, a
work basket; Mrs. Curtiss. second, a
box Of note paper; Miss Ruth Bal
lard. third. a jar of pickles. Mr..
Adams won the first mems prize,
silk handkerchief; Mr.. Sofield, SEC
ond. box of writing paper. and Mr..
Cooper, third. cigar cutter. Mrs.
Hunt won the consolation, four thrift
stamps.
One hundred and five dollars was
realized for the boys and the COM
mittee wish to thank all those who
contributed SO generously.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
GOV. EDGE LAUDS CITY


Cross. He goes to the front line
trenches and there is the Red Cross
again within gun range Of the enemy
The governor asked that the men
and women, boys and girls, save on
some of the unnecessary articles which
are purchased annually amounting TO
thousands of dollars such as candy,
chewing gum and cigars, ana give
this money to the Red Cross and other
needy causes to help America in the
war against the Hun.
New Jersey, the speaker said, has
given up $4,000 boys,-more in pro-
portion than any other state in the
Union. New Jersey, he continued, IS
the center of military and war prepa-
rations activity with its many NUM-
tions plants, army camps and ord
nance depots where every branch or
war preparedness is represented. He
told of the great effect this war will
have upon the men in doing away
with class distinction. Poor men and
rich men alike are being taken into
the National Service and treated the
same, all having the same chance for
advancement.
From now until the war is won, the
governor continued, all of our time
and energy must be spent in helping
TO win THIS war. Inc question IL
asked daily when will the war be
over?" The only answer is when We
have whipped the Germans!'
Governor Edge then continued on
the war theme pointing out emphati-
cally that America and the Allies have
a hard battle ahead of them and that
every army must suffer it's defeats as
we'll as gain its victories. He COM
pared the battles of Bull Run, Apo
matix, Valley Forge and Yorktown. He
spoke of the difference in the German
and American fighters. The types are
altogether different. The Boches arc
| part of great machine. They
attack and are mown down by the
hundreds but others are ready to fill
| their places. The Americans have
| individuality and although they obey
| their orders every one of them figures
out for himself the lay of the land
and acts with his own brain as his
guide.
In closing Governor Edge declared
that the people Of this country have
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
PROROSALS.

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceived by the Board of Education of
the City of Perth Amboy, n. J., at the
High School in said city, at s D. m
June 9Th, 1918. for furnishing supplies
to the public schools for the ensuing
school year.
Separate bids will be received for
general school supplies, sewing sup
plies, kindergarten supplies and jani-
tors supplies, also for manual training
hardware supplies, lumber supplies and
drawing supplies.
Specifications for the above may be
obtained from the Secretary at his Of
flee in the High School
The Board ct Education reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
CITY OF PERTH AMBOY.
BY A. H Crowell Secretary
1S99l-5- -13162 20.2327 29-6-35
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20
NOTICE.

All persons concerned may take no
tice that the Subscriber, Bertha Jacob
sen. guardian of Ruth Jacobsen. Lydia
Jacobsen, Murray Jacobsen, Rae Jacob
sen and Ira Jacobsen, minors, intends to
exhibit her account to the Orphans
Court for the County of Middlesex on
Friday, the fourteenth day of June.
1918, at 10 a. m. in the term of April,
1918, for settlement and allowance; the
same being first audited and stated by
the Surrogate.
Dated May 4, 1918
BERTHA JACOBSEN. Guardian.
833-5-6-5t-oewM
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-05-20

NOTICE.
All persons concerned may take mo-
tice, that the subscriber, Harry M.
Germs. Executor. etc, of Jacob S. Germs,
deceased intends to exhibit his final
account to the Orphans Court for the
County of Middlesex on Friday, the
fourteenth day of June. 1918. at 10
a. m. in the term of April, 1918, for set
tlement and allowance: the same being
first audited and stated by the Surro-
gate.
Dated May II. 1918.
HARRY M. GERMS. Executor.
l89S2-5-13-6tzQHw N
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Barley gems are made with two
cups barley flour, one teaspoon salt,
one teaspoon sugar, one egg, one cup
milk and a little vegetable fat. The
raising is two teaspoons Of baking
powder.
The most convenient and cheapest
of disinfectants to use in the cellar
is quicklime. 1t may be placed in
dishes, in bins or cupboards or scat
tered loose in dark, damp corners.
To make small portion of mayon-
naise dressing go a long way, add it
by the spoonful to the beaten white
of an egg and continue to beat it I'M
til all the dressing has been used.
Velveteen is successfully washed
by making a lather of soap and warm
water Soak the velveteen in it.
squeezing it, but not rubbing. When
finished, rinse in plenty of clear wa
ter, and hang out to dry.
The housekeeper who r-Tst do her
own dishwashing on cold windy days
should remember that a cut lemon
kept convenient and rubbed on the
hands after each dishwashing will
save her from rough hands.
To remove mildew make a thick
paste of salt and buttermilk Cover
the spot with it and lay it in the sun
for a day, removing the paste at the
end of four hours. If the stains are
obstinate, several applications may be
necessary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
Incidents in the Lines of
World Famous Women
HOW "FANNY FERN" ACHIEVED A UNIQUE RECITATION.
By ELOISE HARRINGTON =

Among the small group of brilliant
women journalists of the last century
Fanny Fern stands out as a unique
figure. For although. she was mar
ried and widowed before she ever
attempted to write, she became one
of the most popular authors of the
day, and her first book sold to the
extent of 10000: almost a record
for those days.
Fanny Fern" was the nom de
plume of Sara Payson Willis-who
later married Mr.. Eldridge-a mis-
chtevous young woman, more noted
in her school days for her caprices
and practical jokes than for her
scholarship. She had the good for
tune of studying at the Beecher Sem
mary in Hartford, Conn, at the time
when Harriet Beecher-later Mrs.
Stowe, and the author of the immor-
tai Uncle Toms Cabin"-taught
there. Perhaps Miss Beecher exer-
cised a more far-reaching influence
over the hoydenish young schoolgirl
than seemed apparent at the time,
but certain it is that little Sara Pay
son Willis was by no means among
her star pupils.
She married shortly after leaving
school, and devoted herself to her
family for many years. Suddenly
her husband died, leaving his wife
and three little daughters penniless.
What could she do?
1t was impossible for her to leave
her children and go out to work as a
| governess, seamstress or school
| teacher-the only occupations which
were at that time open to women
without professional training. Like
| the girls of today, who, when they
can do nothing else, turn to writing
| scenarios Sara Willis Eldridge de-
| cided to try writing as a means for
| earning her livelihood. There was
however, this definite difference be-
tween her and the restless young
women who yearn to become comfort
able authors-Sara Willis Eldridge
had talent. 1t is true that her first
essay went the rounds of dozens OF
publication Offices before one editor
finally recognized it's worth and pub
lished 1t, generously paying her Sc
cents for her work. She was then
| 40 years old, but undiscouraged, de-
termined to enter literary work
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15

with most sales at $1.00, equivalent
to sc quart. With such a price and
the ease in which tomatoes are pre-
served, housewives will find it eco
nomical step to preserve large sup
ply. The cost Of canning will be much
less than that of canned goods.
Sweet corn and limas are popular
and this combination suggests succo-
fash, a dish much appreciated by
New Englanders.
Evergreen Corn Is Now Coming In.
Fancy Early Evergreen was bring
ing growers $3.50 per 100 or SOC a
dozen as the price the retailer pays.
Golden Bantam is still favorite, the
supply selling out early at $2.25 per
100, or 27c a dozen. Other grades of
sweet corn were selling at $1.75-2.25
per 100 according to quality with
most sales made at $500 q sack or
24c a dozen.
Squash seems very popular to con-
sumers and a good supply sells read
lily at 30-35c a dozen. or 2h &c each.
A carload of Fancy Delaware
peaches in yesterday, are offered at
$500 a 16-quart basket or 1910 a
quart. These are the cheapest peaches
offered in Bridgeport in some time
of this opportunity to add a few more
cans of very excellent favored fruit
for the winters supply.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
JUNIOR FOOD
ARMY IS BEING
RECRUITED HERE

Appended is copy of the letter
which is being sent out to the chill
dren of the city by the Home Eco
Monies Committee in an endeavor to
interest the youngsters in this work.
1t is hoped to develop strong Junior
Food Army.
The letter follows:
Dear Canning Club Member:
A call has gone throughout the land
from Comander-in-Chief Conserva-
ton, that boys and girls, men and
women must help their brothers and
cousins on the other side of the water
who are fighting all through this hot
weather, in more ways than they are
now doing. We have a splendid army
Of enlisted boys and girls in the city
and vet we haven't modified our
forces to see who we can make gem
eral, captains and lieutenants We
ought to feel a little bit sorry about
this, but it isn't too late, so on next
Friday, Aug 16, if you will come up
to Sanford House. 221 Washington
avenue, where the big sign over the
driveway says "City Home Economics
Committee" Mr.. johnson and Miss
Weed will be waiting for you, and we
| will get into step with the other SOL
diers of the home army.
Come up at 10 o'clock and see what
we are doing and how we are going to
| do it. Don't come alone, bring some
of your friends with you whether
their names are on the enlistment
sheet or not. If you cannot come call
UP Miss Weed, Noble 936, and tell hel
why. Perhaps she can make other
arrangements for you.
Let us show our Uncle Sammie thai
the boys and girls are to help him
| too!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
AN IDEA FOR KNITTERS.

Much trouble has been caused in
Red Cross knitting by improperly
joining the yarn. The following is a
new and original way and the best
have found:
Knit to within four or five inches of
the end Of the yarn. Thread the end
of the new ball into a darning needle.
With the left hand hold the end Of
the yarn that remains on the work,
and darn the new yarn into it for
three or four inches. Slip off the
darning needle draw the yarn back
until the end is hidden, and knit
as before, being careful not to pull the
ends apart. The joining can hardly
be found.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
Birthday Bio-Briefs|
FAMOUS WOMEN.
To Parents and Teachers-Get
Your Children to Read This
Instructive Daily Feature.
BRIDGET BENDISH.

Bridget Bendish was the wife OF
Thomas Bendish and the daughter of
General Ireton, and granddaughter
of Oliver Cromwell. She resembled
her illustrious ancestor in piety, per-
sonal arrogance and love Of display.
After managing her salt works at
Southtown, in Norfolk, with all the
labor and exertion of a mental ser
want, she would sometimes spend an
evening at the public assembly at
Yarmouth. Here she would assume
the air of a princess and conduct her
self with great dignity, and all pres
ent paid her homage. This remark
able woman, who, in public life would
have become famous through her
mental powers and self-command,
died in retirement in 1927.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
he New Clothes

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15

that fall midway between elbow and
wrist Bands of the chiffon, shirred
at both edges over a fine cord, edge
neck and sleeves. The shirred bands
are two inches wide and the shirring
is done exquisitely with tiny, hand
set stitches.
A shirred band edges each sleeve
and the trimming goes around the
neck, down each side OF the v, and
continues down each front edge of
the blouse. A long bead chain of
coral fails fatty over this neck trim
ming and the whole effect is charm
ingly simple and graceful.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15

Fern" and after a number. of them
had appeared they were collected and
sold in book form under the name
Fern Leaves"
Seventy thousand copies were sold
in this country alone the first few
months. And by the time the Sec
ond series of Fern Leaves was pub
Iished there were distributed 10000
copies. =,
But Fanny Fern made her name
immortal as a prompt contributor by
her amazing industry. For IA years
she furnished an article each week for
the old New York Ledger, and never
did she delay nor miss her date.
She wrote many charming essays,
poems and tales, but no longer works.
However, she paved the way for the
women journalists of later generations,
and her great courage and industry
are a memory in the profession to-
day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-08-15
Personal Mention

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Stock of this
city, are stopping for a time at the
American House in Saratoga Springs,
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Waldo of
Brook1awn Park, are registered at the
Mountain View House in the White
Mountains.
Captain E. F. McGovern, exalted
ruler of the Bridgeport Lodge Of Elks'
left today for active service in tbs
Medical Reserve Corps and will be
stationed at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass.
DR.. John A. Maxwell, who recently
received his commission in the Med
ical Reserve Corps, has gone to Camp
GreenIeaf, Ga, where he will go on
active duty. Dr. Maxwell has been an
inferno at St. Vincents hospital for the
past year.
/ Miss Mary c. Light and Miss Martha
Hanson, teachers in the public schools
of the city, have recently completed
five weeks work in the Remington
Arms Co. and declare that the work
is not hard but enjoyable. They have
received good pay and tound tneir
working surroundings most agreeable.
Quite a number of attractions nave
been planned for the members OF the
Weatogue Country Club on SATURDAY.
An attractive lunch will be served
from ~ until 2 o'clock and there Will
be a putting contest for the ladies' TO
start at o'clock. At o'clock there
will be a, two ball foursome for the
men and Mrs. Curtis and Mrs.
Beardslev will be the hostesses at the
buffet lunch that will be served from
4 to 6 o'clock. In the evening there
will be dancing from s until IL
o'clock and Taylor's orchestra is to
furnish the music.
Coroner John J. Phelan of Noble
avenue is to resume his duties at the
Fairfield County Court House on Mon
day after a very enjoyable two weeks
vacation.
Rev. Thomas J. Mooney OBLIGATED
yesterday morning at the wedding OF
Miss Florence Maloney, daughter Of
Mrs. Anna Maloney of 500 Park ave-
nue. and George Smith, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Smith of Hunting Road
The ceremony was performed in the
Sacred Heart church and a large com.
pany of relatives and friends were
present. Miss Eva Walsh attended
!, Miss Maloney as her bridesmaid. AT