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RIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1918
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’01:: ARMY
At present the United States has
three armies, at home and in the ”Cm,
There are the regular armv and the
national guard, made up 'oi vbluntnerss
and the national a1'n1\.1nude up of se-
lective Service 111011. The three organ.
izations have been kept sepnl'.11te so
for as that was possible The situav
lion, however, has caused a good deal
of confusion and trouble, which the
war ‘dopztrttmem considers unneces-
sar'y.
For practical purposes 0111 rrrilttar‘y
forces are one 111101. with unified (‘om-
mand and similar personnel. The new
paitmeut does not see :1111' sound l‘rbll
son climbs component pans should
longer be kept sepnl ate. A11 announce
ment is therefore expected. before
long, of a complete triergel', sweeping
r
it possible to transfer individual sol-
diers, officers and units at will horn
L‘ any of the three branches to 11111' 01h:
9r branch.
This will trrrqtrost1orl.1biy add to tho
4 efficiency of our army. it will he a
' popular move, too. The public does
not like to ‘1thi 1k of any dlsniminntion
whatever 11‘ to a soldier‘s status 01"
itle. They are not regulars or 1111-
" tionals or state troops: 1110.1 are all
‘ “’simp‘lv A11101icans, fightingii’or ameli-
"VB: -' “
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HELP FOR DiSTBESSED FARMERS
, Tire president has olioted 45.00000“
000 to be used, jointly hr the secret .11-
ies of the treasury .nml agriculture in
’ relieving farmers 11 ho have been rt“
duced to poverty by repeated crop fail
me through no fault of their mm The
purpose. while ‘hunlanftarlan is pri-
’ 111111:in economic. The government:
_ does not want those farms left idle.
as they Will be unless the farmers are
provided with means to operate them.
The funds will be applied in cases
where it is dimcuit to iihn'ice
terms through the usual protease: or.
sink loans. County agents will be re-
Filed on for the indorsement 0t deserv-
:ing hunters. The relief is to be g1:‘,ant-
d as soon as possible, in order to in-
llltatel the planting of fall crops.
The 1311111 might well belarger [1 1e
necessary, at all hazards, to utilize our
oil fully and continuously. Land de-
sertlon is as had its army desertion
14in
111' fighters in the. trenches Whe 'e
efbpend so runny billions for the lat-
'ter, wean surely spend a few millions’
on the for.mer
OUR WAR BILLS
The War is, costing us now about
06, 090, 000 a day.
a‘daw for the average family.
re paying about one- third of the ex-
‘ii6nse in taxes and borrowing the rest,
‘hinh means that we are now. paying
11' cash about $1 a day per family and
leajving the balance for ourselves and
or children. to pay.
It is necessary, obviously, to save
thrill: 41 it day out of Our earnings. ' it
be like» a pretty big undertaking.
you consider that. the average
loan family's income is supposed
L'The saving fact of the situa-
&6 rich and well-todo, so that in
' the "Moreno family" ‘gets Oi!
less than the average dollar-.11-
‘ ' ssmént. ,
6 whole rich and poor alike
burden better than they ex
cspite‘
WWII
I' entitled to the use tor p.11hlicationat“m
.cial dispatches herein are also 1'e-.
‘ nwny theiechmcal‘ barriers and "1.111111 5; "
the i
J
wé must keep the agricultural surl-I
diets in their fields just as we linen|
11511111 111011011 112111308:
We «
'_ Only ‘two or three times that,
11. awrmmattmwevatt
"at ' hey can bear 11111 apparent-
It is hard..b‘11t not impossibly
1 our immense some
111' par caplta share is lean than
1.1.1 wealth and 111 ermine,
111 1111111
Before 6 Knights of Columbus war
camp secretary Can qualify for his du-
ties he lfleceiles a courSe oi" intensiie
training that quickly makes apparent
any detect that would 111 event his ten
tier-lug a hundred per cent.
fAnd this hundred per cent. standard is
jno easy test to meet. embracing abil-l
,ity to perform tasks requiring unusual
‘tact, superabundance of energy, men-
.tai alertness ot‘ a high order: firinneSS,
large sympathies,cxe(-uti1‘e ability and
diplomacy, something akin to that of
ambassadors And, 01' ertopping
all these he must have a genuine ilk
lug for his work. This is posith eiy
essential because if the work is not'
congenial to him, he is like a round
peg in a square hole.
A knowledge of athletic and other
‘1etreation‘al entertainments is also
necessary because this phase of his
1 work is an important tactor in his du-
triesmklning men need entertainment
zaud recreation, and experience has
.proved that sports of an athletic na-
;‘ture are especially eflective in keep-
‘ing him in prime physical and mental
condition.
‘ Baseball appeals strongly to men in
war camps and, it a secretary is a
:dyed-in-the- wool baseball lion. so much
the bettetwhis work will be. easier tor
' him and the men will like him all the
ibetter.
A K. of C. seeretaryship is evidence
that the incumbent is a man for above
mediocrity in the qualifications that
tend to make a successful man
5 Applicants must be Amer'itun citi
zens. between the ages of 35 and 50.
Applications should be sent to head-
quarter's, No. .401 Fourth Av.,e New
York, N. Y
FIELD DAY FOR
1 FARM BUREAU
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About 11: 30 a demonstration team
ltrotn one ol‘ the New Canaan Boy's
and Girls Garden Clubs will give a
1 spraying demonstration At the some
time there will be 11 meeting of the
town chairmen of the Home Ec-orronrw
ics committee.
During the noon hour :1 picnic lunch
will be in order. While it is expected
that most everyone will bring their
own provisions, light refreshments
may be procured on the grounds. At.
! tor dinner speakers include Hot. 1. (i.
'lluvis, of the. Extension Service of the
Connecticut Agricultural College, who
will explain the work of the Farm ltu
reuu. ‘ lie will be followed by a strong-,1
wul‘ speaker.
A general l11cctl11l, of all For '11 I311-
1'01111 dllWOHOIS has been called to take
place at 1:15.
Followinglllls meeting the rtsserirbiy
will break up into two sections. one
for the men, the other for the women.
011 the men's program are Prof. Guy
'(‘. Smith, wiro will discuss “Marketing
all the lt‘orurets' Big Problem of To
day." and Prof. Roy E. Jones, '.1'l'.o11'i1i
‘ llerrionstralc the "Culling of tho Slack-
t l‘ lien."
The women's part. of the program
musists of u talk on community can-
nine. 11 diving demonstration demon-
titration. by Miss Dorothy BuckleV, of
'1er Extension Department 11. Struts.
and an explanation of the "User. of
[Med Products in the Diet." carried
on by Miss llelcn lrene Wood. who it.
the F11 111'111 Bureau agent. loruted in
l‘ririgonornt
Tire Farm limenu Field Day has
been planned with several big ohicct-
'es. -
161.11 otters the tarmcr 1'. it); his
family and friends, the opportunity of
enjoying a congenial get together and
an instructive progrnunr '19. :1 bit of to-
creation. following the hard haying
season.
2nd. It otters to the cttt Farm llu-
reau member and his {Mutts iii 0 op-
'pmtunity to meet and discuss with the
!prt.ducer, better methods of " Merit-1o
.-r.d it presents to the public in
genera) an oppor'tunity to learn that
2.111.111 tor the harem of th: cm 11.;
|w-1:li as the country farmer. and to as-
‘sis 1. citv as well as country 110111 cunts
in their home problems.
‘ The Laplram estate,
or Wavcuy'
, farm, as it is known, is located about
one mile south of New Canaan. 11mm
the north it is best reached by the way
éot Ridgelield, direct to New Canaan
center, and linen going about One mile
out South avenue towards Darie’n.
Auto parties from the shore line towns
should i-ollow the Post road into either
Barton 01' Nor-oton Heights, taking the
concrete road direct to New Canaan.
The public in general is invited to
attend this Field Day, under the 1111-
spices of an organization which is the
backbone of loud production and con-
(Continued from First Page.)
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Tire telephone number is Charter 630?.
The lists are up- -to- date from the time
the War Department began making
public the addresses of the men list ‘ '
by General Pershing in his oflcla‘l cris-
unity report.
'records will be received from Witch-
ington, complete. trom'the entry or the
U11 all States into the war.
Mill MS compiled from the 019.
clot records sent from the War on.
..‘oar mac. When, however, the names
service. I
the Farm Bureau is a set .3013 organi .;_.
.Wlthln two weeks the".
"of Connecticut “men dead. 'waunded. or -
.1
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4,12?
6
.9.
‘servation movements in Fullneid
county. »
CASUALTY LIST
BEENG COME-ELED '.
mum-£39153” . gm
/4_,
, At ... 29c. 39c and 49c yard
3+3. Tornorrow . . . . .. $1.29.Yard'-
Marvelous Values in This
Sale of
Women’s and Misses’
Dresses
Hundreds to select from. the prettiest
styles that can be found ant/Where, materials
are superb quality silk. noplins. taffeta. satins.
Georcette Crepe. etc.
DRESSES-Worth $9.00 at 8.6 49
:;1"I)RESSES——Worth $12. 00. at. .. $8.98
DRESSEtLWorth $16 .00 at . . . . . . . . . $12.50
lDRESSES—Worth $21..00 61.81650
WOMEN'S EXTRA SIZE POPLIN DRESSES
Special. 8896
WOMEN’S EXTRA SIZE SATIN DRESSES
Special $17.50
Here Tomorrow.
Strainer Dresses
Unouestionablv the greatest values we
have offered this season. New stvles and fine
oualitv fabrics.
WHITE VOILE DRESSES—Value $6. 00.
...................
FADE? VOILE DRESSESé—Value $6. 50.
nun-nouuuooeuoournuuo .........
BEACTIFUL STYLES IN CHECK AND
PLAID GIN GHAMS. ALSO FANCY
VOILE DRESSES—Value $7.00. at $4.98
33.98
, Extraordinary Values in
Wash Skirts
Wash Skirts 1n the newest stvles.fi11e ma-
icrinls of subordine. pique. cordurov. linen.
'ctc.' . all are marked at especially low prices for
gororrow.
Kj Worth$3.9811t. ”H5298
glé atgfig
SKIRTS-Worth .00. at ""I.ZIZ 52951
reat Clearance Sale?
A GLORIOUS BARGAIN ' FEAST FOR TOMORROW
Stupendous Values.
..slh.
Over a Thousand Items.
The Great Sale New at Its Height. Wonderful Attractive Features, Big Savings on
Staple Standard, First Quality Merchandise.
Money Salted ls Money Earned. You Save Money by Buying
1
l
‘ 9
Women s Coats
, HIGH QUALITY TWEED MIXTURE '
Newest mudels and perfect fittine: worth
“ ' ' arnnucn COATS 18'5“
Swagger style. military etsit. wool khaki
Trench Coats.
Special at. . . .821. 50
0066060! 6 -
Over LOOO
NEW BLOUSES
Lovelv new models of fine quality voiles.
sheer oreandies. ex fa duality silks. amt
crepe de chine and C; wrestle crepe. a write va‘: a
ritv of stvles, smart slip-over effects. embroid-
eed lace trimmed and plain tailored. There
are necks round. souare and ”birth necks.
P. lS’ES——'Worth $1.00 ..... .. . 79c '
111.0 .ns—W Worth $125 ............... 9&0
BLOU FS—Wortbsafio. .. .... $1.981"
BLOUSES—Worth $3.50 .............. $2.49 a
BLOC SES—Worth $5.00 .......... .98 i
White Wash Dress-Satin
Rich. lustrous appearance: the ideal
skirt fabric; regular $2.50 yard.
Sheets and Pillow Cases
Fine Dress Gingham
High quality standard Ginghams:
choice assortment of beautiful pat
At ...... . .. $1.98 yard . p _ terns, regs... ...... ...
-.. ‘his sale enables our customers to do some very practical and substantial 600110- Sadat .. .29e yard d
1.000 Yards of W mizinz in Sheets and Pillow Cases. ‘ Ble lied ;
Silk Finish Poplin Size 81 x to Harvard Sheets, value $2.00, . Size 90 x 108 Pioneer Sheets, value $325, ac and Brow“ !
Crash Towelimz
Border Crepe Voiles
In dress lengths— ”’ , ‘stantiai qualities.
At.. .......'.....$2.98 Worth69cyard,nt....
for the entire pattern; value,fl$i.50.
Satin Striped, Voiles
TABLE DAMASK
..llcnvv merccrizcd finish, cxuellcnt appear-
111100, many pretty patterns and all good sub-
64inch, worth760yard, at‘.......
64. inch worth $1. 00 yard, at .. ...... 091; yard
' A—t...........
,,_,,__.390yard At ....... .:..
.69c yard
oer...
TABLE NAPKINS '
Extraordinary value is this item; worth $2.60.
..........
FINE SCOTCH LINEN NAPKINS
‘Fuuyam wide; aucolmdncmw at............................$1.69680h at ...... .6279th .
26% :11:th and 11 trite; regular price. Size 81 X 90 Fruit of the Loom Sheets, value Size 63 x 90 “Ream” Sheets, value $2.00, €15.11: 11:33: 2511ceighl. aturdt. an 1!
Tomorrow 69.0““! $210.10;.........'..............91.806601! at............................$1.79eaclr At 190 11!
One dress lellglll bril'y'tb a customer. Size 81 x 90 Whitethorn Sheets, value $2.26, Size 54 x 90 Whitetbom Sheets, value $1.75, ‘ ' ' ' """""" Y8 g
. . at. . ....... $198th at ....... 61.59.1101 HOUSEFURNJSHING q,
40 Inch Size 81 x 99 Whitethorn Sheets. rune $2.75, Size 45 x 36 Pillow Gases, value are 35126111131 NEEDS, AT GREATLY
SilkandWoolPoolins at $239 each sneoxwrm°wmva1uesoc...aace.ch REWCEDPRPCES
1,, are“ lengths, all colors. value; Size 90 x 9 Pioneer Sheets, value $300, 85116461: 36 Pillow Gases, value 690 . . 49c each 14 Quart Stool Rho and ‘ I
~42 25 Y-“id - 5t - - - - _- ---------- - - “$2 59 each Sine 46 x 38 1.2 Pillow Gases, value 69c 690 each White Enamel Water Pails
Tomorrow . . ... $1.59yard 1 ‘ . Worth :2. 011
Best value in the land. ‘ . S3903] . . . ....... \ . . ‘.$l 19
w... ...... ...... Table Damask, Cloths and Napkms Galvanizetgmearbaze
‘ 5
s11 idaltFi ova-— \ . ,
WES wg: so illreyity £320 11112325115 D011 11 have come the prices regardless of thc HEMMED TABLE CLQTHS Medium size {01 canning pumps“-
now The famous French Voiles, in- scarcity of. these goods The prices for this . value, $1.25 ,
.. eluding .everv color combination. sale is less than the present wholeale prices. ..Worth 3135 each. . . . . .. Special . ' 98c
98‘ m" Mrs. Potts’ Style Sad trans
Consisting of three irons. Stand and
handle: regular price, $1. 89.
tSnecial ”$149 set'
..91.981loze11 ‘ “mum M
With glass container, will bold 0116"
pound of coffee; regular price. $100.
SoleI’rlce..
d 1 Worth $1. 26 yard, at. ..... . ...... .881: yard Satin finish, worth 291: each. \ . 791:
f I two- tone ellects an plain co ors‘;' . _ ..
militate...” 72inch1W°vh$15°1t ~---.~-$1-19vard At. ...... 19cea.ch The Boss Double Overt;
At . 69C and 79c yard doWitthwo nshelves an: drop glass ‘
‘ or 01' 0 or gas 8 yes; wii 4t
. ' ‘kover two burn 3; re 1 -' 545.25.“ -.
40 Inch Wide BED SP READS ~ Smial °r g“ "“ ””334: 25 }
Crepe R Chine Every spread in this sale is of the highest Worth $2.60, at $193: .' """"""""" ' .
111, colors; regular $1.75 yard We quality and the prices are much below market Worth $3.00 at _ . . _ . . .... ;'_‘_'. ‘_'_ '. 1'. $249. 1 White Waxed Paper , “A
have 'all the good shades, including Value.
black and white.
Cplored Dress Linens
Extmlarge,werth$869,at W
For wrapping food stuffs—bread. ;
All good colors At this sale you
can buy them at less than the price or
good cotton.
Tomorrow .. . . . . . . 49c yard
Culored Beach Cloth
Superior finish, sturdy weave and‘_
washes like linen; assortment of beau-
'LONGOLOE‘fi-‘JWorth $400,111; assure-e ‘
ink ho ~
FULL SIZE BLANKETS ~ -
In with; km and flour, with neat: out .111—
10 beautiful colOr combinations;
At‘tt’il§'.£llvlll‘Illlll.
‘ - sandwi lied, t- , l ‘h t- ‘
s. CROCHET BED sennAps l’l’ll’tlfismofsdinests mm; 8319“ fiefiimmifnlg m“£.§b..§.§..
. mrdard grade, best bleach and finish, all quality, 1111mm worth 36.00 g“ 3 price, c m ' ’ M "-
confidesigns. ‘ at .' “Spent...“awhmltlc
. ‘ 'NosaudfluhtaCom.
LONGCLOTHS AND NAINSOOKS '0an611 111.1111 mums PM" 3'“ ' ~
Made Of the filleSlJ Egyptian Cotton“, even Attractive assortment of who combinations, “.... Resum- price. $37.00. ,_
weaves and soft, smooth finish, good qualities velvety, soft, woolly, warm‘ Blankets worth ’ ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ‘ ' ‘
best values and low prices. ,. , $5. 50 "pair. V 'Nbfigx 8.0119 “COME
NAiNsoox_Wei~m$2.,50 at .$2.19 piece At. _ »--‘ ~ $3.98 . ' cl Plated mm
itdtlEswt’hiiih”. it's ”‘3“ 0...... were
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1.0111101. “*WW $380: a. ”$2.41 £123; EXTRA HEAVY PLAID BLANKnrrs Your Choice .. . .. $1.89.
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