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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-06-24
DEBORAH TO CELEBRATE
INDEPENDENCE DAY
A Grand Celebration Will be Held
at Decorah's Beautiful City Park
ON the Fourth of July.
BEAUTIFUL FIREWORKS
DISPLAY IN EVENING
Merchants Band Will Play All Day.
Amusements of all Kinds are
Planned, and Everybody is
Invited to be With Us.

Elaborate preparations are we'll
ulder way by committee for rous-
ing Fourth of July celebration in De-
corah this year The festivities will
be held at Decorah's beautiful natur-
al City Park, overhanging the Iowa
river. 1t is one of the most delight
ful parks in the state and an ideal
place to hold celebration. Beautiful
shade trees cover the grounds, af-
fording ample comfort for all and
the whole surroundings are ideal.
Special angements will be made
TO take care of the children, and it
is hoped they will all come. There
will be all kinds of games for them
TO participate in, such as coasting
races, sack and egg races, etc. And
there will be many amusements for
the older people too The celebration
is entirely free, and no one will be
asked to spend a cent, unless they
W ASu TO- vi course SCdnUS Will De Op-
Grated on the grounds, to provide
food and refreshments, but all who
wish can bring their lunch baskets
and tables and chairs will be provid-
ed free for their use to eat their
meals.
The committee is negotiating for
couple of good speakers, and by
next week the entire program will be
complete. But right now we want to
extend a most cordial invitation to
everybody to come to Decorah on
July 4th and enjoy the day The city
will be yours, and adj amusam ents on
tsy- lounds frses Plan to Le sish us
on the Fourth! You won't regret
AUTOMOBILES will be well cared 6roon
the grounds and there will be plen-
ty of room for them. The following
committees have been elected, to look
after the program of the day: 40
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-06-24

One of our men who bought his
wife nice little hatchet for cutting
kindling last Christmas says the
scheme worked so we'll that he
is going to buy an electric washing
machine for her next year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-06-24

A fellow who stopped in Eagle
Grove all night lost his pocketbook
but saved his watch. He tied the
chain of the watch to his big toe
and pulled his sock on over it so
that the other fellow thought it was
a sore foot that he was letting get
by.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-06-24
Committees.

President of day-Ben Bear.
General Supervision:-R Algyer,
S. Larsen, H. A. Warner, g. F. Bak-
er, E. j. Curtin.
Decorations: -Mds. Eastman Whit
ney, Algyer, Conover, Curtin, Leytze
G.. F. Baker.
Fireworks: Christen, NJ. A
Harmon, L. B. Whitney.
Speaker: IN. L. Bailey, Ben Bear
w. F. Baker.
Amusements: Ed X. Hovden
R. H. Tracy, E. j. Parman, Geo
Schulze, E. E. Berg, E. A Waterbury
Fred Haase, H. A. Schremser.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-06-24

An amateur performance for char
ity demonstrates also that charity
uncovers a multitude of sins
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

chapter from the Arabian Nights. In fact, in these days, when the cost Of high living is aeropIaning out of sight, there are few Eastern potentates who could afford to maintain a, court of such p1endor as the circus offers. It is a pantominic presentation. of course, and one will discover why Prince Abdallah is able to wflisk away King Babar's daughter. This happy climax doesn't occur, however until AbdaIlah shows papa that he has the old gentleman's court nnagicians beat en forty ways by the miracle workers in his own retinuea The scene moves from Arabia to mysterious India in a series of gorgeous tab1eaux, pageants and ensembles portrayed upon a tre- mendous stage and the track More than 1000 persons take part and there is a large ballet of dancing girls. to say nothing of huge cavaIcades of horses, herds of elephants and droves of caneIs.
 After the spectacle comes the circus proper, spIashed all over three rings, four stages and the hippodrome track. Europe has been emptied of its arenic stars for the long program A cease less procession of athletic Specialist most of them with names generations old in the circus world, will fill rings, stages and track for over two hours Many of the acts have 9never been seen in America before. From China come two remarkable troupes@the Ching Ling He and Tai Ren-compris-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

Hoop la! The circus-Barnuzn and Bafley's very own-comes to it's home city tomorrow eager to prove, if such were necessary, that it proudly re- mains. the worlds mightiestK amuse- ment institution. It is exhibiting to- day in Stamford and comes here early tomorrow morning upon it's own four special trains loaded to the very brina with all that is latest and best i'm the arenic and spectacular entertainment world. Detraining wifi start mmedi- ateIy upon arrival under the direction of John MacLIachlan, who when at home, hangs his hat up in Bridgeport and is well known here
 It is assured, and promise is given that a great revelation of the re- sourceful genius of the managem ent in literally recreating the famous en- terprise is in store. Novelty and inno- vation will be, the keynote, with rou- tine and repetition banished, and the popular elements of the old-fashioned circus rningling with the newest and best in gorgeous spectacle and arenic endeavor. UnuSualnesS dominates this years program of the Barnum show and it is confidently asserted that in no previous year has the circus pre- sented performances on as lavish d scale as this year.
 First and. foremost comes the ori- entaI spectacle, t'The Wizard Prince Of Arabia, '' which is like a picture
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
Vases and Window Boxes Filled
 JOHN RICK & SON.
SaU &pracfcdt HOne Drerc Ndklnq
 eLercOlzc
Pytpared Especially For 1Hfs NerDspapey
 5 Pietoviaf Rsvssw
AN AFT:ERM0O1F FROCK,

the ccnstructaon of the slxdrt because at is an exceedingly popular model for summer frocks- Six yards of 3e-tnch material are required to make the dress, but of this yards must be plain for the lower section of the skirt
 For the formulation the fuIlness about the waist-1ine is first disposed of by taking mp a dart in the back Then the gores are joined, the bottom dn- tshed end the placIket formed
 Now close the center-front of the drzped section, leaving edges free be- low double "oo'' perforatton- PIeat up- per edge, bringing 'sT~ to corrsspond- ing small -0'' perforak1ons and tack. keeping upper edges even. Close cen- ter-back seam from upper edge to single small ~o' perforation. Pleat in serted section creating on slot pe-fo- rations: bring folded edge to center back and press. Sew to back edge of draped section as notched: bring seam to center back of inserted section and press. Stitch upper edge of inserted section to position. Arrange on foun- dat1on, centers even;. stitch upper edge along crossitne of single small 70" perforaf1ons,
 The pun should now be closed at the back seam from large ''O'' perforation to lower, edge. Finish edges above for placket Gather upper and lower edges between double "TT'' perfora&ions; gather on crossIfue of small 70" per- 4orations. Arrange on foundation. ceuters even, stitch lower edge over upper edge of draped section, double coo" perfcratson at seam of 1ounda- ton Stitch center row Of gathers along crossIine of double ~oo'' perfora- tions, single large 70" perforatton at seam, and stitch upper edges together. single small so'' perforataon at side seam. Adjust webbing or a straight strip of canvas inches wide to posi- xEon underneath upper edge of skirt for a stay; stitch upper edges together.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
nIsTLEssNEss.


 The debutant sloucI1, praise be 60 ever-chanEing fashions, is going out. Listlessness in it's recent rev-val has had a short life. Women brought up in the twentieth century have found it too difficult to forget their years of athletic training.
 My model to-day has purposely as- attractive is it2 Just imagine this same girl expressing interest in some thing wouldn't it add infinitely to her looks?
 If her eyes were wide open and looking at something instead of gag ing in a dshy fashion at the sky; if her mouth was set in a. pleasant smile, instead of dr0opdng and looking de- pressed: if her head was held erect, instead of Tapped over on one side, think how good looking she would Some women are going to find it hard to get back to their natural bearing when they realize the sIouchy style has gone. They had better be- gin at once, however, for the new beruffled- style Is going to require a straight carriage and a springyi step. The round shou1dered, high ston- ach effect is passe. In New York you will see very few of the best dressed women on the avenue cling ing to this style They are stepping along 5oyously in their wfdened gar ments. their shoulders straight in their short Jackets. their cnins up- They are back to normal
 Which reminds me of t1le new cor sets These are made of a webbing and arc boned with w11a1ebone. They are built to conform to the figure. just as have corsets of the past few years, excepting that they are more along straight front lines. These new c3r- sets sell at from two dollars a pair rJr T@Tc n whalebone stiRening will last indefin- ite1y.
 They are long from the waist down, but come only a few inches above
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
JACKS sfEMoRLAn DAY
lBv Virginia va1e.l }

Once upon a time Jacks mother was sick and she told Jack that he would have to stay at home on Me- rnoria1 Day ands take care of his lit- tie brother Now this was a pretty hard thing for Jack to do as he had planned to go with the other children to see the procession and walk to tho cemetery with the soldiers.
 He knew if his mother could she would have let him go and so he did not say anything, but started out in the yard with his brother to play. He could hear the rEusic and he choked back a sob and said: Lets play soldier
 He brought a tin pan for brother and found one for himself and down the street they started.
 As they were going past one of the houses a gentleman called out: Why aren't you at the real procession boys 7'
 This was almost too much for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

Jack but he told him that his moth CT was sick and his brother was too young to go so he had to stay at home with him.
 1.sI will tell you what we will do, :" said the man, s'I can't go either and so let's three of us have a ceiebra- ton all by ourselves. How's that 2''
 Jack thought it might do so they set about to get ready. Jack brought some papers and the man made paper soldiers caps for them all, he also found some flags and a real drum which he let Jack beat as a special favor. They marched around the yard with caps on and Jack beating the lively "tat, tat" on the drum and the man waving the flags and baby screaming with de- light.
 Then the man brought out some cakes and lemonade and they all ate together while he told them lots of stories about the war and of the brave deeds that the real soldiers had done. When it was time for Jack and his brother to go home Jack said he had enjoyed his day just as much as he would if he had gone with the other bays and he wasn't sure but he even had more fun than if he had seen the real procession. He thank ing the gentleman for the pleasant time and when he got home he found his mother so much better that she enjoyed ehearing all about his day and told him he could go out now and play awhile with the boys.
 Jack went out and when he told the others about his day, they all thought he had the best time after all and they went and got brooms and tin pans and asked him to show. them how to celebrate Memorial Day his way. Jack though ne had really celebrated twice, he never forgot his first celebration
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
SULLIVAN
Well Known Young Couple Welded at St. Patrfck's
 Rectory.

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday morning at the rectory Of St Patricks church where Miss Clara A. Seifert and AEr John L. Sullivan Were united in marriage by the Rev. Father J- B. NfhfH- The bridesm aid was Miss Lydia Seifert, sister of the bride and the best man was; Albert F. Case. brother-in-law of the groom
 A wedding breakfast was served at
 which only relatives and a few close friends were present. The bride and groom departed on the e.39 train for Boston where they will visit relatives
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
WILLIAMs-MURPHY
WelI-Known Stratford Resi- dents Quietly Wed Satur-
 day Evening.

Ex-sheriff John J. williams, of Stratford, was quietly married satur- day evening to Mrs Jennie Murphy of Barnum avenue, Stratford The ceremony was performed in the rec tory of St. James R. c. church by the Rev. M J. OaConnor. Mir. Will Hams wife died some years ago while Mrs Murphy was the widow of the late John Murphy. Both have many friends in Bridgeport and Stratford who will be pleased to learn of their marriage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

ing rnagicians, acrobats and jugglers. Josefsson's troupe of Ioelanders will be seen in wrestling contests and dem onstrating a system of self defense as practiced by the Icelanders since the 11th century. Olympia Desval, is from the Hungarian hippodromes and pre- sents a trained animal get in which horses, dogs and ponies display un- wonted intelligence. The Lennerts will walk upside down upon glass ceiling suspended from the dome of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
Little Beauty Chats
BY BLaANClHE BEACON

the waistline, and have but four gar. ters, two in front and one at each side. They allow for the greatest east of movement, yet hold the figure sufficiently firm. They are restfu1 to the back. too, which is more than one can claim for the corsets of the past few seasons It is good to see such sensible corsets appear, for corsets make the feminine figure, and the. new corsets not only promise pleasing looks, but comfort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
.E,oILowING HIM To wAR
1CopyrseIat 1sas, U me 1Eccaure NewspaDer

Near the caTnphre's ficlcering light,
 In my blanket bed I lie.
 Gazing through the shades of night At the twinkling stars on high: Midst those stars a. face see
 The sweethe heart-whon bade good
 And her voice comes back to me. E In todays mail, I find a very pa thet5c little letter. It is So stained with tears can scarcely make it out. T4le girl writes: .'1 am the sweetheart sof a young man who belongs to the navy. His ship sailed yesterday for Mexico. My heart nearly broke when the moment came to say goodiby- It clasp my arms from his neck and let him go! I ann an orphan He is all I have in the world. We were to have been married this June If anything should happen him, it would mean the death of both of us. A wonderful idea. has come to me, like an inspira- tion-colld I not follow him to the war as a Red Cross nurse? am nineteen: know nothing of the duties required but I would face anything, only to be nearx him, if he needed me. Please advise dsSicIzly.
 "A HERDS SvzEETHEART.''
 This letter and a score or more of
 
 bravery Of our young girls. Women have always been ready to face any danger for the men they loved.
 They are no longer the cIinging vines of song and Of story, but in the present crisis their nlea to follow their lovers into the thick of battle is de- nied- Although this decree nearly breaks loyal hearts, yet it is wisest and best Word comes from official source that only graduated and expe- rienced nurses will be acceptedl Mae girl who would scream or faint at the sight of b1oodshed would be a detriment to the soldIers instead Of Inantics imagination as to the require Inents of the nurse. Their idea, may be to smooth his pillow, read poetry to him. or write his letters.
 She is sure they would allow her to be near her lover In war their paths might lie far apart The trained nurses. the only women who are ac- cepted, while all heart and whose touch reveals a won1an's sympathy. must have nerves of steel.
 Tn trying moments Of conflict and danger there is no time for romance or to choose which soldier should be mlnistered too The husband and the father are as dear to some one wo- mans heart as is her handsome young lover to her.
 She cannot choose her field for al- leviating suffering. The inexperienced girl is best off at home She can help with her prayers, every soldier needs them. Books and papers would be a godsend to the wounded who are able to read them.
 She can write encouraging and in- spring letters that would do her sail- or lover a world Of good; cheer his heart. strengthen his arm One ten- der. letter from the woman he loves is worth it's, weight in gold to the soldier or the sailor far away fighting for Ills country's honor When all is over, he will hasten back to her with a happy heart once more to renew their vows of love. For the girls who are left behind Wedding bells the se- quel tells.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

t'I am quite at a loss to know what utensils to use when attending a. 5aa- uuet.'' admitted John Jones with an apo1ogetfc smile !.
 'sTt is almost sa2e to say; as q rala, if you begin at the outside and t8e each utensfI, working Ioward the plate, you can't go wrong. 4 small three -pronged fork is supplied for oysters or ciams, a round spoon cE q small tablespoon for soup, a amaH knife for butter, a larger knife Go cut chicken, etc. Croquettes. paEties. etc., are eaten with a. fork.
 eff fish is served, the second fork is used for 1t, and third GcME fs provided for, salad The tiny spoon is for black cofcee and the larger spoon sometimes pronged, for de-asFt. Watching the others will sometiznes help you," replied his best friend. -v14 - <-.- - ---f-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

of the bride. After their return they will be at home to their friends at No. 167 Alice street, wher the groom has furnished a. very pretty home The bride received many beautiful gifts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

the tent.
 The Artist Model horses and poufsE will pose with all the rigidity ot gran ite. Bird MtIlman will tango upon the high wire. and Lupeta. Pereas R beautiful young Spanish girl, will thrill with her exploits upon tne single trapeze. Signor Bagonghi. an Italian midget, is the laughing hit of the show in his comedy riding act. Th9 Afikado's champion Wrestlers and jiu jitsu men and women will give rapid fire Demonstrations of their methods oG offence and defence. The Loretta. twins enthuse by their exhibitions in mid air. Harry Monney's elephants will tango and play baseball.
 Unusual performances aground ana in mid air will be given by the very aristocracy Of the circus world. The clowns will be thicker than huckleber- ries in August.
 And, of course, there'H be a. parade in the morning at 10 o'clock. It will be a cavaIcade of glfttering splendor Many of the cages will be open and a. long string of elephants and cameIs steam. There will be lots of music and one band is composed enttfslg women It will be a real circus pa geant with all the trimnainEss and an appetizer for the real doings under tho ''big. top'' at two and eight o'cloeE U. n.
 All day, tomorrow. rfceets may be bought at the Jackson book store zt exactly the same prices charged Gf the grounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
NOW THEx SPEAK AND PASS ON.

Dear Miss Libbey:
 come, to you for advice. am twenty-one, deeply in love with a young man, the same age as one I kept regular company with two years, till August. Seeing we were devoted to each other, he told me his salary wasn't large enough to keep us if we wed, deciding we only be friends in the future. I love him very much. We meet occasionally, speak and pass on. had other company but do not enjoy myself-ny old friend is all ways first. I love him best of all. What can do to gain his love and get him back.
 BROKEN HEART You may be worrying unnecessar- ily and not be as far apart as you imagine At most anytime, he may become lonesome and seeing you alone, return to you of his own ac- cord% It is best not to air ope's grievances, for you may be reunited. s Cakes without butter require a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

Dr. George F. sheedy Of F'ordham University. New York, spent the week end as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Margaret sheedy, 2,05s Main street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

Mrs. J-J. Mcfarland and daughter Rita of 163 Lserlox avenue. are enjoy ing ten day stay in Atlantic City. They expect to visit Philadelphia and Washington before they return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
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1actorial a Skirt T a. ana waist 
 These Home Dresmalng prepared especially newspaper very styles by RsxteMs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

Vases and, Window Boxes Filled
 IOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

This model shows how cIeverly two materials may be combined in the con- structfon Of one gown Figured crepe de Chine as used for the waist and double puff, while the lower part of the skirt is carried out in plain. crepe me- teor.
 roday's lesson deals principally with
 Pictorial Review Waist
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
sIsTER. LI5AvRs, HE GoEs Hoain

Dear Miss Libbey:
 am a young girl of eighteen, go- ing with a. nice young fellow for a year and a half. Evenings he calls to see me As soon as my sister Ieaves the room to retire why, he goes home. Sabbath evenings when we go to church he will not go in with me, but waits till come. out. Please answer your advice in the paper.
 B. E.. As far as am informed, the young man is putting his best foot forward and winning the respect of all who are near and dear to you in your home. His conduct will count when you come to decide concerning his future and yours
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

MISS LIBBEY,s REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01
(Correct name and address must be given to insure attention, but
 not to print
Dear Miss sI.ibpex:

Dear Miss 3Lfbpeys
 Having heard of the young man who found out his mistake in marry ing, please have my assurance that he is not the first one to say so. and that probably his wife made the same mis- take but did not have brains sHffi- cdent to put it in the paper so he could read ie.
 MRS. C. The why's and wherefores of such difficulties are not determined easily. There are always two sides to these stories; each supposes he or she is in the right. 6ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

: Cakes without butter require a
 quick oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-01

Farmer want Ads. one Cent 3 VFoea.