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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
G sT T Annual Reunion of the Confederate Veterans

HE ranks of the Confederate
 S Veterans are fast thinning out, but the annual reunion to be held in Atlanta next week should be well at- tendedsby the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy and the occasion will be full of interest.
 Appomattox is fifty-four years be- hind us, but the memories of the Lest Cause are as tender and stirring as they were soon after Lees surrender. Eight years ago the organized vet Ielans numbered between fifty and fifty-five thousand. Today the roster scarcely comes up to forty thousand, and only small percentage of these are of bodily vigor. Yet the old sol diers who answer the roll call this year will make a moving picture in the automobile parade in Georgia's capital.
 Some one proposed at the Birrning- ham reunion in 1916 that in view of the small number of the "vets" re- maining in the land of the living, the annual gatherings be discontinued. But as long as a remnant can be marshaled, the reunion should still be held.
 ! Birmingham is one of the three cities that has been the host to as many as three reunions. There is no more pop ular reunion city than this, and it is hoped it may be our good fortune to
 have another gathering within the next few years.
 With each succeeding year, as the
 men who wore the gray, pass over lthe river 'to rest under the shade |of the trees," pathos deepens and the |heart throbs quicken. But all these
 emotions are spiritual and humaniz- ling.
 ! Atlanta is noted for its hospitality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
Tn RehuiId Institute

'sThe plans for the rebuilding of the Tuggle institute are now well under way" said Mrs. c. P. Orr, chairman of the advisory board 'Tt Is planned to raise the necessary funds by cam paign throughout the state, principal ly among colored people, although do- nations from others will be gratefully accepted. The executive committee for the building fund will be under the direction of W. B. Driver. a leader in the war work campaigns among the local negroes. Mrs. A. M. Brown will be In charge of the women's division of the work and will organize that branch"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

Entered at the Blrmlng ham, Ala postoftIce as second class matter uh' , der act of Congress. March s. 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
Campaigns of Propaganda.

Campaigns of Propaganda
 During the war heard great deal about propaganda" said Dr. Ali Walker. for the governments after the great campaign conducted by the Germans in America realized that 1t was worth while to court public opinion not only in their own but other nations. Now the Germans were without doubt better organized to carry on their Teutonic propaganda than the allies were for they had been at it four years. I can well remember how when well up to the front whenever we came up out of our dug outs we were likely to be showered from on high with literature dropped from airplanes advising us to keep out of the war and do the sensible thing by surrendering It is true that before the armistice was signed tho allies got in some good work among the Central powers with matter they drop ped behind their lines from the air"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

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 Everything comes to him who waits, especially if he waits long enough" said Inzer Hood, assistant register in chan cery, when a letter bearing 8 postmark dated October -25, 1918, was delivered to him Thursday. The letter addressed to Corporal I. Hood. Headquarters Eighty seventh division, started from Camp Pike, took tour around France and finally came home, taking Il months to complete the trip. Well, I guess Burle- son will try to alibi me on this one. He will try and blame the delay on the French postoffice. All you have to do to find an old pal is to write him at the last camp he was at. and sure enough the letter will rs(ch him sometime. It's about as quick as the usual service and a lot faster than some telephone servlce," he concluded with a grin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28
Forgot Matinee

'tMis Adelaide Thurston. who made brief talk to the members of the Com munity club Saturday afternoon at the Southern club certainly must have en- joyed the occasion as she almost forgot she had matinee performance" said Mrs. Henry F. Beaumont. 'She was talking to several of the members after the luncheon in her usual charming manner when she exclaimed. oh, have a matinee this afternoon don't IF Be- ing the guest of this club was diver sion for her and a most delightful one, she said for it was real pleasure to meet so many of the young men of Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-28

No comm unlealIon ~iIl be puoilshsu without Us autuVI name, heJectsN manuscript wIiI not De returned nhAess stamps are ineIosed tor that purpose
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18

John F. Hubbard arrived here from Butte, Montana on Sunday, called by the death of his father, A. A. Hubbard.
 Miss Augusta Colligan of Sharon accompanied by a friend spent the weekend at her home here. Plan to attend the genuine Leap Year dance on New Years Night at the town hall. Scofeld's Orchestra of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. have been engaged, and a big time is antici- pated.
 Mrs. Jacob Schamerhorn is i'll at her home on West Main Street. The Ladies of Christ church will hold a dance in the Parish House on Friday evening, Dec. 26th.
 Mrs. c. B. Shaw and son Richard spent from Friday until Monday with Mrs. Jennie Ferry in Torrington.
 Christmas tree trimmings. Com plete assortment of dolls. The Ser vice Pharmacy.-adv. John R. H. Armstrong has resigned his position at Brewer Bros. Garage and is at his home in Sheffield.
 If you need a car or light truck of any kind, see Benjamin's stock of Used Cars, he has some fine bar gains worthy of your consideration. The Garvin-O'Connell Post will hold its regular meeting on Satur- day evening in the Town Hall. ] MT. and Mrs. George Heffernan and Miss Josephine Flynn left Mon day for Ducor, Cal, where they will visit relatives.
 - Robert T. Fuller is confined to his home on High St., by illness.
 Misses Ebba and Ellen Lindell spent the weekend with their sister in Pittsfeld.
 William Perotti is spending a few days with friends in Hartford.
 Christmas lights, Thermos bottles, Safety Razors, Toilet Sets, Manicure Sets, etc. The Service Pharmacy.-ad
 Skis, hockey sticks, snow shoes. The Service Pharmacy.-adv.
 Next meeting of Esther Chapter, O. E. s. will be held on Wednesday evening, Dec: 31, at which time off, cers for the ensuing year will be in- stalled.
 Mrs. John Rodemeyer has been seriously i'll at her home in Green wich, two trained nurses have been in attendance, day and night. At this writing she is reported more com fortable.
Connecticut western news., 1919-12-18
The 4. & p. Manager Says:
 XMAS!

Save money for Xmas. by taking advantage of these prices:
 Mixed Nuts, per lb.. ........... 40 English Walnuts, per lb....... AS Soft Shell Almonds, per lb.. .... AS Brazil Nuts, per lb. b....... .35 Royal Excelsior Dates, per pkg. IS A. & P. Cleaned Currants, per ID. .27 SIn-Maid Seeded Raisins, per pix. .21 Sun-Maid Seedless Raisins, pkg. .22 Cranberries, per lb.. .!...-.. IF | (use White Karo to sweeten them) Roquefort Cheese, per tin. -. .2s Cream Cheese (Kraft), per tin IS Pimento Cheese (Kraft), per tin IS Maraschino Cherries, per bottle .25 Plum Pudding (smalD ...... 10 Plum Pudding, 1 lb.. ...... .2S Plum Pudding, 2 lb. .... AS Sliced Pineapple, No. can. ... .35 Broken Sliced Pineapple, No. 8 .35 Grated Pineapple, No. 2 can. .35 Bells Poultry Seasoning. .....' .Os Kitchen Boquet ............. .25 Hipolite Marshmallow. ...... .27 A. B. c. Marshmallow ..... .17 A. & P. Mince Meat. ........ 10 Pop Corn-all shelled, per b.. IT
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
Y.W.HAS FINE
 COOPERATION

Satisfa Ctory results are reported every day at the Y. W. C. A. of the budget campaign. With yesterdays work, the total reached $14.70O and there is no doubt but that the $22.- 900 will be reached by Monday, the last Eay of the drive Today the workers are covering the factories and the girl employees are aiding in the work by raising collections
 The members of the Comara deria. club held a food sale at the Golden Hill house this afternoon and anoth- CT food sale is being planned for on Monday by the Romano club at the Industrial Center, Barnum avenue The sales are also assisting in raising the amount
 Mrs. C. L. Tatham. National Board secretary of the Finance Division. gave an interesting regime of the work carried on by the War Council in their campaign and told of her experiences when in charge of the Northwestern field of the campaign. She congratulated the workers upon the successful work carried on here in all branches of the Y. w. C. A.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
HOW TO SET OUT YOUR PLANTS
 so THAT THEY ARE SURE TO GROW

in the ground that considerable i pull on the top will not show any signs. of loosening the roots.
 Follow the Planting Instructions received with your order. Many planters cannot bring themselves to- spoil the looks of the tree or shrub that is to be planted. The reason why, in most cases, it is necessary to cut the tops back severely is that a, large part Of the roots have been de- stroyed, and in order to keep the balance between the roots and top even. part of the top must also be sacrificed; otherwise the whole plant is weakened, and may die.
 The first thing to do with plants when they are received is to exam inc the roots withcut removing the wrapping of burlap or moss, and if they are at all dry give Itlefn a thor ough soaking. If they are dried out it may be necessary to place tho ball of roots. with their w.a 0r-rigs, in 2 pail of water Tor seve"zi hours. If possible, preparation for planting should he fully made LtjZE'Cl t2Ei the plants arrive. The sooner they can be got into the ground after recelv- ing them and soaking up the roots the better If delay is necessary keep the plants in their original wrapping in a light place with the roots kept moist. Or they may be removed and ''heeIed in''-that is. put into a trench in a corner of the gar den. or some other convenient place, where the roots can be covered with
 moist soil They can be kept in, this way without injury for a week or
 two, but should be planted as soon
 possible.
 The ground where the plants are
 to be set should be carefully pre- pared in advance. Where individual plants, such as fruit trees or large shrubs are to be set, dig a hole sev- eral feet in diameter and two or three feet deep. If the soil is very poor
 large part of it should be removed
 and the hole filled in with good gar den soil. Usually, however. it will
 be sufficient to enrich the soil with
 welI-rotted manure and several hands fuI of coarse ground bone (the coarse bone is preferable to bone
 meal because it lasts for several years instead of being used up in the first season or two). All trees require
 good drainage. Where there is a
 hard sub-soiI it is necessary to break this up with a pick or a. crowbar so
 that the surplus moisture can drain down through it and the roots of the growing tree can go DOWN as well as make a lateral growth. Where shrubs or perennials are to be set in 9. mass planting, as in border around the yard or against 1 the house, dig up and fertilize the entire space. Where the soil is rath- 1 CT poor, and 1t cannot conveniently be removed and replaced with good l soil, an abundance of commercial 1 humus should be applied and fork ! ed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
FIRST VICTORY
 LOAN MEETING

Successful reports are made by local delegates Of the first neting of the Fairfield County Womens Victory Loan committee held at the Hotel Davenport, Stamford, this week, with Mrs. H. w. Fleck, temporary chair man of this city. Mrs. William T. Hincks, chairman of the Bridgeport branch, was called to Boston, and Mrs. F'leck was requested to take her place.
 There were about 40 women pres ent, representing Bridgeport. South NorwaIk, Stamford, Shelton, Strat- field, Weston, Georgetown, Fairfield, Stratford, Darien, New Canaan, Noro- ton and Greenwich. Mrs. Leland &. Stillman of Greenwich introduced the speakers who told of the reason of the Victory Loan and outlined plans for the work to be done by the com mittee in the campaign.
 Mrs Edith Hutchinson, the first American woman to go overseas in the Y w. c. A., where she served first with the British until American forces arrived, told of the boys and their work on the battIefieIds and urged to carry on' the work. Mrs Bzith J. R. Isaacs, from the Second Federal Reserve District headquarters in New York city, spoke on the pub icity work from the angle of the workers in the cause and she was fol- lowed on the same subject by Edward x. Fast, of the Stamford publicity committee.
 Although no definite plans have been made, the committee expect to start work within a, few weeks. Mrs. Hinclls, local chairman, is expected to make arrangements for the work as soon as the various committees com bine and get definite orders Local delegates who attended the meeting were Mrs. A. E. MacDonaId, Mrs Harder, Mrs. Marie CoverdaIe, Miss Edith Hastings of Stratford and Mrs H. w. FIeck.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
GIRLS KEEP HOME
 FIRES BURNING
GIRLS KEEP HOME.

GIRLS KEEP HOME
 Keep the Home Fires Burning was one of the finest songs written as the result of the recent great war. It represented sentiment that touched the hearts of millions of people and will live long in their memory. There is one fire in Bridge port which a group of girls desire to keep burning. It is the big open fire place in the living room of the cen tral building of the Young Women $ Christian Association and the girls seated about it are members of one of the clubs of a federation of thir- teen clubs composed of industrial girls gathered together for an hour of relaxation.
 This group of girls formed one of the important units during this past week in the Association in raising the budget of the "Y. w for the com ing year. The effort which has been made during Girls Week. has been attended with considerable success, due very largely to the reputation which the Y. W. c. A. has acquired in the community for doing it's work on a very broad and liberal basis which has been highly comm ended by business men for its economy and efficiency.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
FINE PROGRAM
 BY GYM CLASS
Discussion on Passion Play by Mrs. Wm. H. Day on
 Tuesday Evening.

Tomorrow is Gymnasium Sunday at the Y. w. c. A. Mrs. Mary l.. Stack pole, physical director, and members Of her gymnasium classes have ar ranged the program for the vespe- service from i to o'clock at the central building at Golden Hill street. They are much cIated that they have been able to secure as their speaker Dr. Augusta Fucker of New York City. Dr. RucIler has been at the head of the Health Division of the '. w. c. A. National War Work Council which was communicated by the government during the war as the agency through which education along physical lines should be carried on with the women in war camp communities and in industrial cen ters. Her subject tomorrow after room will be Health as @ Basis Of Spiritual Life.'' 4 short program of violin and vocal music will be given by gymnasium girls, and following the meeting other gym girls will serve light refreshments
 The special observance of Holy Week at the '. W. c. \. will be concentrated into Tuesday. The mem bers of the staff of all the branches will hold devotional meeting at ? o'clock at the central building when is is expected that Dr. Winchester of Toronto will address them. The Len ten Discussion Club will meet for supper at 6:15, and for discussion Of the topic "A New Church for a New Era" from ' to T;55. At o'clock the story Of the passion play will be given by Mrs. William Horace Day, Illus . trated with beautiful colored lantern slides taken from photographs of the play at it's last production in 1910. Mrs. Day was present at the produc- ton of the play in 1910, and will thus be able to tell the story with the vividness which could come only from an eye witness of the wonderful presentation. The lecture is open to the public, both men and women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
TO HELP JEWISH
 SERVICE MEN

At a meeting of the Y. NJ and Y W. H. 4. held last night at their club rooms it was voted to cooperate with the Jewish Welfare Board in all their activities. The following organiza tions were represented by delegates: Sonomon Badesch. Jo- seph Berger. J. W. ziegIer and Her man Beck of the Y. NJ. H. A; Jo- seph Solomon. of Harmony lodge. L O. Q. B.: B. T. ShaIet, of the Abra- ham lodge, I. O. O. B.: NJ. E. Res nick, Henry Greenstein and Miss Sar- ah Fainer of the Jewish Welfare League.
 4 permanent organization was formed and Henry Greenstein was elected president. NJ. E. Resnick. secretary Plans were discussed for further activities and fl was voted to assist the Jewish boys who are re- turning from the army and navy in obtaining positions
 An office is expected to be opened soon where the work will be carried on by an efficient staff of workers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
BY F. F. ROCKWELL Author of Around the Year in the Garden Making a Garden
 of Small ET.uits,' etc.


 A very large percentage of all trees and plants set out perish the first season after they are planted be- cause the planting is not properly done.
 This is not because people do not take pains with the plants which they set out but usually because of lack of experience or information as to just how the work should be done. The old adage that "a cat can be kill ed by care,'' often applies to the set ting out of trees and plants. All that is required to make failure cer- tain is plenty of the wrong kind of care.
 When a tree or shrub is taken up and transpIanted it is naturally a severe shock to the whole plant. All of it's normal functions are rudely interferred with; it's source of food is entirely cut off and cannot be renew ed until the roots which are left on it have re-esta ablished their close con- tact with the soil and sent out new feeding roots-the tiny hair-like roots which are almost all broken off or destroyed in the process of transplanting. Like a patient af- ter a severe operation, newly set plant must be given the best condi- ton possible in order that it may convalescce quickly.
 The two biggest causes of failure in setting out trees and shrubs are, first, the fear that most people have of putting the plants in FIRM. Sec ondly, the great reluctance winch all inexperienced gardeners have of cut ting back the top.
 If you take hold of even a small tree or shrub where it is growing and try to pull it up. you will sac how firmly it has taken hold of the soil. If 1t had not, every strong wind would rock it and move it 10 such an extent that the fine and tiny feeding roots would be broken off. In setting out any tree or plant, therefore, 1t is essential to get il just as firmly in the ground as pos sibIe. A pIantsman who had sent out a lot of roses received back word from his indignant customer that they had all died but one which, strangely enough, her hus- band. who weighed over 200. had stepped on and broken when they were setting 1t out" All the oth- CTS it proved upon investigation, had merely been placed in the ground and had the earth gently drawn over their roots and carefully patted dowT by hand on the surface, There is very little damage of your getting the soil too firmly about the roots of any plant you are setting out. Ii it is a small tree or shrub the soi should be pressed down firmly abou the roots with the foot. bearing ones entire weight. In case of largel trees, requiring a good sized hole tc take the ball of roots. the soil should be filled In little at a time and firmly tamped down with a blum 1 stick, as the hole is gradually filled up. When the planting is completed the tree or shrub should be so firm
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12
NORTHFIELD CLUB
 IN THIS CITY

The Southern Connecticut North field club held a meeting at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon at the Olivet Congregational church, when Miss Amy Gardner, of New Haven, chair man of the mem bership committee, spoke on the work of the club and of their further plans. This is the first time the club has ever met in this city since it's organization three years ago. The club meets four times a year when all the students of the Northf1eld schools come to- gether to keep up the spirit and interest of the schools.
 Miss Gardner is the guest of Mrs. William Lounsbury, of 374 Laurel avenue. The next meeting of the club will be held in May at Water bury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12

ter of the soil as much as if seven tons of manure had been added.
 The same effect Is produced with corn, wheat, oats and other staple farm crops. In fact, in many sections it has been found desirable to de pend almost entirely upon plant resi- dues to furnish the needed soil humus. Where manure supplies are insufficient as is usually the case-humus can be maintained and even increased by the full utilization of crop residues, pro- vided big crops are grown. Fertilizer and humus-producing crops make q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12

matic possibilities of Before the Crucifix,'' ,'' I4aiForge, and The Last Hour" Kramer. were spIendidly brought out.
 Rudolph Gang is always welcome in this city as concert audiences are familiar with his fine artistry. He has a very high standing in the musical world as well as might His numbers last evening covered q wide range and each was given a delight ful interpretation. Technically MT. Gang is finely equipped and he gets a singing tone from his instruments that IS exquisite in quality
 Several Liszt numbers were given in masterly style. The compositions of the old master require a sJtperfine technic and MT. Gang fulfilled all requirements. Included on his pro gram were several of his own com positions that were marked by re- freshing originality. Especially was this noticeable in his transcription of the Rosamurde ballet by Schubert. Two of Percy Grainger's compost tions were spIendidiy done, especially the Irish Tune" There was a haunt ing sadness in the melody that was wonderfully brought out in the broad deep chords. One of the most ex- quisite numbers on the program was Liszts Liebestraum, played with a. delicate poetical insight into the tonal beauty of the composition.
 Stuart Ross, who accompanied Miss Lazzari, added no little to the pleas ure of the evening by his musicianly and sympathetic work and at the close of the program wasagiven a well merited tribute of applause.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-12

'"The way to grow big crops, is to 5row big crops." said prominent agri- culturist recently.
 What did he mean?
 He was simply expressing in rather unusual way, the well known principle that a big crop leaves more humus-more plant residue-in the soil, than does a small crop, and there fore leaves the soil in better condition to produce the succeeding crop. This fact is particularly noticeable in the case of the grass crop. A small grass plant, of course, has small roots; but