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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
GEORGE E. JOHNSON,

Supt. Pittsburg Playground Assoc. (Exclusive Service The Survey Press Bureau.) once upon a time the citizens of a certain city were greatly interested in the nurture and training of children. WheE the question arose as to whether they should build a great public school or open playground it was decided to open playground. Now, in the course Of years, it came to pass that the citizens of that city advanced so Tar beyond the rest of the human race, that in all the centuries since, even to this day, the nations that have gone on building public schools and neglect ing to open playgrounds have not been able to catch up with them.
 IhlS IS fact, not fancy. At seven years of age the Athenian lad entered the palaestra, which was essentially a playground. All the first and better half of the day was spent in gymnas- tlcs, dancing, games and play. In the afternoon there were singing, some sand box or in sand strewn upon the ground), some reading, all in the open air, and then came a long period of play again. l
 Such was the schooling of the Greek lad up to the age of ten or eleven, and 1t did not differ essentially up to six teen except in the severity of the ex- ercise- Yet the world has not ceased
 
 cation. It produced the highest tpye of man physically and intellectually, that the world has ever seen-a type which Cation says was as far in ad- vance of the modern Eng1ishman as the modern Englishman is in advance of the native African. In physical beauty, courage and patriotism, in philosophy, literature, architecture and art, the Greeks have been the unsur- passed models of the ages, and re- main the inspiration of our schools to- day. But they placed the emphasis upon hygiene, exercise, games and play, which we neglect, if we do not ignore. They cared for the strong and sometimes left the weak to perish; we care tenderly for the weak and often leave the strong to perish.
 This is fact, not fancy. In the State where I had the privilege of ac- quiring most of my experience in edu- cationa1 work, to obtain the best edu- cational advantages a child must be blind, deaf, feeble minded, incorrigible or truant. Then he is given .exer- cise1 playgrounds, gymnasiums, baths. fresh air in abundance, gardens and play shops. The great majority of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
AsToEE p...,. 1Ths Kind You Have Always Bought Signature :; ZHzzzzw
HAPPY HOOLIGAN

ATIfIACIS CfOO w U.
 The Boston Realty Co.,, extensive land dealers and well known real es- tate owners, has a unique advertise ment on the streets. It is a portrayal of the famous comic supplement char acter. Happy Hooligan. Happy is driving his Horsemobile. The idea is attracting widespread attention, crowds daily following the vehicle and read ing the signs which decorate all sides of the rig and advertising the latest land sale of this company at Fairfield Park, Fairfield, Conn.,, and within two thousand feet of the trolley line where heretofore land has been valued at a rate to make it's purchase almost pro hibitive, and especially so to one in moderate circumstances. This wide awake company has secured piece of property located in the midst of Fair fields best and oldest and most select properties, and has divided it into house lots, priced it very reasonably and offer terms to suit any buyer. It would seem this is a remarkably good opportunity to get a residence plot in an extremely desirable location. If for investment only, anyone who can possibly get some of this good land in his possession should not fail to do it. The Boston Realty Co. is in the War ner building, and can be reached by phone or letter or the representatives may be seen on the property in Fair field.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
EVIDENCE AGAINST
 NEW HAVEN ROAD
 WITH CAMERAS

New Rochelle, May 17.-Chief Tim mons of the New Rochelle police has devised novel way of obtaining evil dence against the New Haven road, which, it is alleged, has been burning soft soal in its freight locomotives on their passage through the city.
 Chief Tfnmons had Policemen Scott and Sutton out yesterday afternoon, and when a. locomotive eJecting soft coal smoke passed through the city the policemen who were armed with cam eras, took napshots. One of the po- licemen was stationed at the east end of town, and the other was in hiding at the west end, and they obtained several pictures, which will be intro Guced in evidence in the local police court.
 Within the last month three engin- eers have been arrested and fined $50 each for violations of the ordinance. InS each case the police found it diff cult to prove the charge, hence the re- sort to the cameras.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
CATCHING UP WITH ATHENS
Greece Put More Emphasis Fairgrounds Than Schools-Modern Civilization Reverses the Process and Lags Behind Grecian Culture and Learning.

normal children get along the best they can without them. Now in sev- children with tendency to tubercu- losls, so consumption seems to be an- other of the list of ills, one of which child must have in order to enjoy the best educational advantages. am not disappearing of this care for the weak-I believe in it with all my heart. But this we should have done, and not left the other undone. Thou sands and thousands of children in tho regular schools of Pittsburg have no place to play, no recess, no really fresh air to breathe, little sunshine and less genuine, life-giving exer- else.
 We have reversed the order of im- portance in education as it was ob- served by the Greeks. Greek educa- ton was essentially a playground edu- approaching it today is that supplied by the playgrounds of America. To that classic demonstration of the edu- cational value of the playground has testimony from biology, physiology, anthropology, psychology, and sociol- ogy. Of the $10, ,0OO, 900 playgrounds of Chicago, President Roosevelt says: They are the greatest civic achieve ment the world has ever seen."
 We need to confess to ourselves that we do not take good care of our chill dren. In this care, in the very nature or tne case, Jne PldySrOuHd ndS d prominent part. The playground is not a new experiment. We have the classic playground along with classic literature, architecture and art.
 Just as we have awakened to the fact that the school provides but a small fraction of a chi1d's education; that environment, which includes ev- erything that comes into the child's experience, is teaching him every walk ing moment of the day (perhaps every sleeping hour of the night, if we agree with Dr. Worcester), so we have come to understand that the activities of the school provide but a small frac- ton of the exercise necessary for the health of a child in this larger mean ing. In the long process of the race have been tried and found good, have been refined and passed on, every or gan and instinct with which a nor nal child is born; and some yet high CT function, some yet nob1er conduct, shall spring from their roots. Not in the school but on the playground can these deep instincts of workmanship: imitation, rivalry, cooperation, find their true and genetic expression and build more stately mansions in the SOu1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Magnificent New Showing

Magnificent New Showing
 of summer millinery. Handsome trim med dress hats in leghorn chip, tuscan milan and white fancy braids are be ing shown at Q. H. Dillon & Co. S 1105 Main street.
 High School Graduates
 will find some very interesting books suitable for keeping q record of the closing of their school days. These books are specially designed for keep ing a record of the school, the faculty commencement exercises, essays, ora tions. speeches, prizes, social events studies, class motto, colors. flower, yell class history, poem. and prophecy classmates and reunion. This is a very useful book and makes very suitable gift as it endures when the beauty and fragrance of flowers have faded and gone. One of the pleasant customs that are a part of the grad uating exercises calls for the use of the social card called either the visit ing or calling card which finds its place, and you will get the very lat est style on first grade of card at a very reasonable price in any style Main street.
 Free at Nothnagle's.
 A large. comfortable porch rocker will be given away absolutely free of charge with each cash purchase amounting to $15 or more this week only You can choose from the en- tire beautiful stock of furniture, rugs, carpets, linoleum oil cloth, mating, lace curtains, portieres, couch covers, baby carriages, go-cartS, refrlgeratorS, pictures, etc, and make up any com you like and get a free rock CT with everything except Glenwood ranges and Climax couches only. The of these articles don't allow cut prices or gifts of any kind to go with their goods, that's why these are excluded. This is a splendid chance to get one or two big easy rockers absolutely free of cost to you. You positively pay no more and get the best goods in town for your money. When an offer like this comes from g. store with a reputation like Noth- nagle's, it pays to get busy and take advantage of it before the time ex- pires. Read full particulars in Moth nagIe's new advertisement on last page.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
QUEER ANTICS OF RUNAWAY AUTO
 IN GREENWICH

Greenwich, May 17.-A peculiar au- tomobile accident occurred on Putnam avenue yesterday as crowds were pour ing out of the churches.
 Prof. Percival McCord of Cos Col was hustling in Mrs. Caroline Mead's big machine for a physician for Mrs Mead and took Miss Ruth Duff with him. As he crossed a trolley track a rear tire pulled off. His car slowed about and went up an eight-foot em- bankment, turned a semi-circle, turned down the embankment, hit a trolley pole, and knocked it over.
 Prof. McCord did not get a scratch. and the car spring was only doubled up, but Miss Duff was thrown out of her seat and was picked up uncon- scious. She was taken into pr. piattis residence and it was found she had concussion of the brain and her side was injured. It is believed she will recover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
NIAGARA FALLS OVER
DECORATION DAY.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad an- nounces low rate of $9 New York to Niagara Falls and return, tickets good going May 18th and 30, and for return until June 1st inclusive. In addition to the splendid regular train service of this line, special train designed ex- clusively for Niagara Falls travel will leave New York from West 23d street, Cortlandt and Desbrosses streets PenEsylvania) ferries. at $40 a. m., Saturday, May 18th, arriving Niagara Falls at 7:30 p. m., affording complete daylight ride through the far-famed switzerland of America" Train will consist of vestibuled high back seat coaches, parlor and dining cars. Full information by addressing N. w. Pringle. N. EL P. A., No. 39 Church street, New Haven, Conn.,, who is also in position to quote very low one-way and round trip rates to Seattle, Dem yer St. Paul, Salt Lake, &c., Sc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

of summer millinery. Handsome trim med dress hats in 1eghorn chip, tuscan, milan and white fancy braids are be- ing shown at Q. H. Dillon & Co., s, 110S Main
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

If you desire a clear complexion take Foley's Orino Laxative for constipa- tion and liver trouble as 1t will stinu- late these organs. and thoroughly cleanse your system. which is what everyone needs in the spring in order feel well. F. B. Brill. local agent
 Il 3 5
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
Potatoes Good for Land.

The high adaptation of much OF
northern Minnesota and the Dakotas
for growing potatoes is now coming
to be generally recognized. But few,
however, are growing the crop in a
large way. Without doubt there is a
fine opening for those who will turn
their attention to growing this crop in
a large way. The benefit comes not
alone from growing the potato crop,
but it also comes in the crop of wheat,
and other grain that follows. There
is no crop that will compare with 20.
tatoes in preparing land for alfalfa,
declares Prof. Thomas Shaw, in Or,
ange Judd Farmer, a crop that is 60
ing to play a very important part IN
the future agriculture of these states
The growing of potatoes will assured
ly extend until it will assume large
proportions. Such extension cannot
come too soon. The advantage that
the potato crop has over a corn crcr
consists largely in the fact that nc
root stalks are present.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
COVERED WITH HIVES.
Child Mass Of Dreadful Sore, Itch
ing, Irritating Humor for Months
Little Sufferer in Terrible Plight.
Disease Cured by Cuticura.

"My six year old daughter had the
dreadful disease called hives for two
months. She became affected by play
Ing with children who had it. By
scratching she caused large sores
which were irritating. Her body was
a complete sore but it was worse on
her arms and back. We employed a
physician who left medicine but it did
not help her and tried several rene
dies but without avail. Seeing the
Cuticura Remedies advertised,
thought would try them. I gave her
hot bath daily with Cuticura Soap
and anointed her body with Cuticura
Ointment. The first treatment re-
lieved the itching and in a short time
the disease disappeared. Mrs. George
L. Fridhoff, Warren, Mich, June 80
and July 10, 1905"
Potter Drug l. Chem. Corp Sole Props. Boston
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
MAR
=

Touches of color are everywhere.
There is still a rage for bead work.
Dyed laces are still in great favor.
Stripes are to be unusually popular.
A new high linen collar buttons at
the back.
The one-piece princess dress is pop
ular.
Velvets in narrow, shaded stripes
find favor.
The new spring suits continue to
have buttons.
Washable tulle predominates for the
summer blouse.
Long sleeves will be worn on all the
tailored suits.
Soft, puffy afternoon frocks may
have elbow sleeves.
Tulle and linen jabots are as popular
as ever in Paris.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
PROSAlC ENDING OF DREAM.
Nevertheless, Editor Believes 1t Por
tends Some Good Luck.

The dream OF an unknown Kansas
editor:
She was dressed in green, and SER
pent of old gold and with red eyes
encircled her arm. Her hair was very
black and loose. Her eyes, black and
deep, seemed to search me through
as she held my hand in hers snd
looked up from the palm she had been
reading.
your death will come suddenly"
she said.
"Will it be a railroad collision or a
hotel fire." we inquired.
Il cannot say" she said, "but it will
be so sudden as to be painless"
Just then we awoke, because some
body was punching us in the ribs and
saying: Get on your side of the
bed and let me have my share of the
quilts"
But we have been thinking about 1t
since, and we believe somebody is go
ing to pay his subscription in advance.
Kansas City Journal.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31

In the buoyant days when the ter
ritorial land boomers were hypnotic
ing the people of the eastern and mid
die states by the trainload with brass
bands and free lager beer, Cornelius
Cadogan, "moonicipal contractor"
went out with crowd of eth b'y's'' to
view the birth of Royal Capital" and
take part in the event.
There was a fiag-poae and native
in his shirt sleeves, seated on log.
BY these heralds of commercial enter.
prise the engineer was enabled to
know where to stop his train.
The commissary was unloaded, and
the boomers began distributing maps
of Royal Capital, so the citizens might
not lose their way. These exhibits
indicated with honest distinctiveness
where the division shops, round houses,
union depot, federal building, hotels,
cotton gins, mills, saloons and other
auxiliaries to metropolitan develop
ment were to be located and all that
was necessary for the straw-hatted sub
jects to do was to buy the lots and
Hi Ill CuS VdCduC pAdNO0 Will 0SOAS
and dwellings.
The sale went briskly on, accompan-
led by inspiring music by the band,
and keyed enthusiasm over in tent,
which flowed like water from the
spring.
Everybody felt happy, social and
generous. Lots were purchased all
around the federal building" the
merchants exchange" and clear down
Arlington avenue" to the union de-
pot"
When Corney woke up in his tent
next morning he found himself weight
ed with the cares of property owner,
but relieved of the necessity of keep
ing his hand on his pocketbook. I'm
der the combined encouragement of
the commissary tent and "A Hot Time
in the Old Town." by the Dutch band,
he had snapped twelve hundred good
American dollars for a 27-acre tract
of soft-stone, which the auctioneer
had told him could be terraced and
turned into delightful, homelike lots.
"Twilve hundred dollars with av
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
A Lily Luncheon.

For this affair it goes without say
ing that the decorations are all white
and gold. The cloth should be of
snowy white, with center piece over
yellow, or the always pleasing pol
ished board with doilies. Easter lilies,
the flower chosen for this pretty func-
ton, should stand tall and regal in
their purity in the center of the table.
White tissue paper lilies may be made
at home or purchased to hold sailed
nuts, and the yellow candles should be
shaded with white lilies, the holders
being of glass or brass. Plain white
china with gold decorations is the
proper thing. For place cards have
one lily in a small yellow jardineiere
(doll size) at each plate, to which are
tied lily-shaped cards bearing the
name in gold ink. Serve this menu:
Cream of celery soup, over which the
grated yolk of hard-boiled egg is
sprinkled; bread sticks, boiled fresh
cod, with egg sauce; chicken breasts
fried, creamed potatoes in yellow
ramekins, egg salad in nests of water
cress, cheese waters, New York ice
cream, egg shaped in spun sugar
nests; sponge cakes.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
Eaus and Easter.

The eggs has from time immemorial
been connected with this season of the
year. In Africa they even worship it,
and no altar decoration is considered
finished without a circle of eggs, while
each. private family boasts at least
one sacred egg.
The custom of using eggs is sup
posed to have originated with the an
cient Greeks and Romans, who col
ored them to use in their pagan fes-
tival. Marvellous stories may be found
of bewitched eggs, said to be able
to fly straigAt toward the sun, and one
famous variety was said to have been
laid by rabbit.
So even in those remote times the
Easter bunny" had place. In Ger
many he has been known these many
years. The children Of the fatherland
watch eagerly for the hare who hides
his eggs so carefully for their finding
on Easter morning.
Russia is really the paradise of the
Easter egg. Every one carries one on
the street and presents to his friends
saying Christ is risen," the recipient
responding: HE is risen, indeed"
In practical bustling America this
season is becoming a much-looked-for
occasion. We are beginning to live up
10 many of the beautiful traditions OF
the past, of which the legends con
cts>ling Easter are the most beautiful
of all.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
Cranberries.

Cranberries should be given clean
culture, if possible, and no weeds be
allowed to grow on the marshes. On
the clean marsh any injury done to
the vines is more easily noticed and
also the insects that are found flying
among the vines are then liable to be
only those which have business there.
A clean marsh is also easier to be
sprayed for pests.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
For an Easter Wedding.

The week following Easter has al
ways been a favorite time for we'd
dings, so these few suggestions for
girls who are preparing for this mo-
mentous event are timely. White
flowers should be used exclusively,
giving lilies the preference, but car.
nations, roses, tulips, hyacinth and
narcissus are all effective.
A pretty conceit is to confine one
flower to a room. massing in bowls and
using flower holders wherever it is
possible.
A canopy under which the couple
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31

SurIily.
rocks" he murmured; wat will Narah
say to thot?"
He had a few dollars left and de-
cided to wait and see what would
be the end of the circus. Frame
buildings were erected with feverish
haste along the boulevards, and faring
canvas signs stretched across the
streets.
Casual visitors lit and flew away
after brief sojourn. The brass band
and free commissary had departed
along with the boomers, and the real
situation was mournfully apparent.
There didn't seem to be the ghost of
a reason for a town where Royal
Capital was trying to stand. The lot
owners, however, were game. They
organized a commercial club, issued
air castle literature and invited CAPT
tai to come and get richer on the
magnificent resources" The fact
that the commercial club was ex.
pressing it's hope rather than its
knowledge was clear as moonshine
to the sage gentlemen of means who
received the invitations.
One day unique traveller alighted
on the small platform and handed his
grips to the landlord of the Cont
mental hotel" He looked like he might
be a walking proclamation for some
haberdasher, and didn't seem to be a
hopeful prospect. Within half an hour
the news went around town that car
thur Van Zandt of West Virginia" was
registered at the Continental, and thai
he lisped in his talk.
In the morning the tenderfoot put
on some heavy boots and walked out
to the Suburban residence district
When he returned to town he hunted
up some of the owners and in a timit
sort of way wanted to know what hi
could secure few acres of theil
rocky bluffs at, explaining that he wa:
a slate pencil manufacturer in small
way, and that he fancied the ston,
would make fair pencils. He wanted
the privilege to prospect little frs
and determine whether the rock wal
really sOapstone.
There didn't seem to be much in 1t
and nobody shot off any fireworks
over the dudes proposition. They lie
him dig his holes, and several parties
let their holdings of eligible resi-
dence lots" the circulars said-rocl
hills. in fact. pass over to the slat'
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31

the need Of a spe-
cial remedy to re-
lieve and cure the
congestion Or in.
fammatiOn of the
kidneys that is in.
terfering with their
work and causing
that pain t h a t
makes you say:
"Oh, my back"
Thompson Wat.
kins, professional
nurse, APO N. 23d
st., Parsons, Kans.,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31
She Earned II,

Mabel liked candy. However, she
was not allowed nearly as much as
she would like. One day her father
told her that she could have three
pieces if she would kiss a visitor who
was coming to dinner. AS soon as the
front door was opened she rushed up
and implanted the kiss with much
gusto, and then turned to her father.
"Now, papa. give me the candy for
kissing her."
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31

says: 'For some time I was an.
noyed with sharp twinges across. the
small of my back and irregular pas
sages of the kidney secretions. Since
using Doans Kidney Pills I am free
from these troubles
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-03-31

A pessimst needs Garfield Tea, the Herb
laxative which regulates the liver, corrects
constipation and brings good health and
good spirits.