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Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10
CANAAN WON SECOND
Next to Leaders in Record Breaking
 Hose Race.

nose HaCe,
 Canaan Hose Company and Canaan Citizens Band attended the annual meet of the Harlem Valley Firemen's Association. at Millbrook on Labor Day, and participated in the parade, contests and general festivities of the day. The members left Canaan at an early hour in the morning, by train and auto, and both organizations pro scented fine appearance in their neat uniforms-a fine looking set of fellows they are, anyway.
 When the parade formed, in which nine fire companies and almost as many bands took part, the Canaan Citizens Band had the right of the line and led the procession in fine style.
 In the firemen's contests the Canaan boys participated in the hose race and took second prize. the Lakeville com pany being first, making the distance loo yards, connecting with the hydrant, laying 100 feet of hose, break ing, and adjusting the nozzle-all in 24 seconds. This time breaks the record of the Association tournaments. Canaan's time was 2s4 seconds, and Amenia was third, with go seconds.
 The hook and ladder race was won by the Millbrook Company, in 2S seconds; Lakeville second, 23b seconds; Amenia third.
 The meet attracted large crowd of spectators, not far from 5000 people being present. .e,
 A splendid collation. was served, tho good people of Millbrook having done themselves proud in preparing for the entertainment of the visitors.
 Next year, on Labor Day, the annual meet of the Association will be held In Canaan, and every patriotic Canaanite should be willing and ready to cooper ate to make it a record breaking suoccss-
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10
Tobacco M en Protest.

Protests from Connecticut against the suggestion that tobacco internal revenue taxes be increased in the new war bill being sent to Washington. Senator Mclean presented a petition from 100 Hartford people protesting against any increase, and Representa- tive Lonergan has presented protests from the Connecticut Leaf Tobacco As sociation, from the Cigarmakers' Union of Hartford, and from East Hartford tobacco manufacturers. The outlook now is that tobacco taxes will not be increased
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10
Seven Keys to RaIdpate.

Had. a continental dramatist written
 Seven Keys so Baldpate," which is to be sBen at the Mahaiwe Theatre, Tues day evening, September 15, we would have had no end of lengthy discussions as to it's mcrits and defects. But be- cause it Is the work of George M. Cohan, this very remarkable comedy has been criticized with cessain air of condesceasion and with tAat peculiar tone, of superciliousness that is so characteristic of the ''cultnred" man There are passages in this play that any dramsrist might have Aeen proud to have written. Here is savage satire stingang and trutllfu1 There is one scene in particular ttnt is truly re- maIRable. Five men and woman gre seated in the sitting reem of deserted summer hotel. Outside winter stsrm is nsadly blowing m big game feu money and power theselpeople have Host euGything. Deenaing all to be gone and seeing no hope for them in this world, they bare their naked souls to each other with shameless couarge, Each speaks for himself-bitterly and with terrible earnestness. There is now no attempt to conceal anything, no beating about the bush, No tinaid deli ca~. Only that natural haseness which seems so much part of almost every human beingasserts itself sharply and with startling clarity If for nGthing else but shis scene, PDsterfty will remember George M Conan. A witty man recently asked in n tone of raiRery, "Why nst write the history of the Drama from Shakespeare ts George M. Cohan ?" YesAwhy not,
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10

maturity. A particularly interesting feature here was the display ef 147 different varieties of "diabetic feOds'' recommended for sufferers from dia- betes, with statistics showing the large percentage of injurious compounds con tained in them.
 The Pittsfeld Military Band far. nished excellent music all day, and when the band was not playing-and ofttimes when it was-there was some thing doing on the show field: the horse show, the bull show, Punch and Judy performances, balloon ascension and parachute drop, by Johnny Mack; greased pig chase, base ball game, etc. Something all the time to keep the crown interested and excited.
 The domestic exhibit, in the Scoville Library. consisting of homemade cookery, needlework, etc., was an ire sistible attraction for the ladies, and the Library was busy place at all hours. after noon.
 The affair was handled skillfully in every department, and the success of it reflects credit upon all who had hand in the arrangements. It is safe to say the Salisbury Fair is a permanent annual fixture, and will grow bigger and better as the years come and go.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10

My house is so we'll organized, {" said Mrs. de Graw, "that don't go in to my kitchen once in a week. '"
 That's the pleasant way she puts it." her husband explained. "As a matter of fact, she's afraid of her cook. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10
Hartford'x New Station StartsH.

The work of construction of a new Union Station at Hartford was started last week by P. J. Carlin Construction Company, who were awarded the con- tract by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad about two weeks ago, the bulk of Giae work thus far under taken has beenin the old waitingaroom where the Aoor has been cleaned of debris and derricks have been erected to pull down all loose brick in the surrounding walls. About thirty five men are employed at the present. time, but it IS said that the force will be steadily increased as it becomes possible to push the work along.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10

The engagement of Miss Katherine E. Reddington, of this city, and Edward l.. Bates, of Canaan, Conn.,, is announced. The wedding will take place the latter part of September. Miss Reddington is an employe eof the Eaton, Crane & Pike company. MT. Bates is bookkeeper for the Borden condensed milk company of Canaan Pittsfeld Eagle
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-10

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-08-20
Happenings of the War
 During The Past Week

heaVy long range guns were noun ted to guard the harbor at Esqui- malt today. It is feared here that several German cruisers are bound for that port as it is very import ant as British coaling station.
 Brussels, Aug. 14-It is widely reported here that General Von- emmich, Commander of the Ger man forces, has been killed at Liege.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. I4-An army of five million and a half Russian troops have been mobiliz- ed up to date, two million of them on the German and Austrian iron. tiers.
 London, Aug. 15-A dispatch from the front states that General Vondermarwitz will succeed Gen. eral Nonemmicb, killed at Liege in command of the German troops.
 Mexico City, Aug. I5-The in- coming constitutional army IS awaiting the proclaning of Cor ranza as Provisional President un- til election and a cabinet appoint ed.
 Brussels. Aug. 15-It is reported here that only five hundred out of five thousand escaped death in the battle of Hallen last Wednesday.
 Colon, Aug E The Panama Canal opened for business today, the steamer Ancon is the first to start through and will reach the Pacihc side at six tonight.
 London, Aug. 15-In a dispatch this morning from Brussels it is stated that a German aeroplane appeared above Namur early this morning and began dropping bombs in the street, throwing the city into 2 wild panic, five people were killed outright and hundreds injured. Note-Namur is one of the principal cities of Belgium, about thirty-fYe miles southeast of Brussels.
 Rome, Aug. I8--- The British Mediterranean fleet is preparing to lombard Pola the Austrian naval base.
 Brussels, Aug. 18-The Belgian troops repulsed the German caval- " at Waverly, about thirteen miles south of here. yesterday.
 London, Aug. 18-Bespite their many repulses the German troops continue their march through Bel gium, and according to last report have reached Ninant.
 Falmouth; Aug. 18-The United States cruisers Tennessee and Car olina arrived here yesterday with American gold on board to pay the way of stranded American subjects back to the United States. Many of them will leave at once for Eng land where they expect to get pas age back to America.
 Pekin, Aug. 18-It looks as though there is no escape for China and that she will be draged
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-08-20

tamlly lett yesterday tor MOSCOW. London, Aug. 18-According to Berlin dispatches the Kaiser has suddenly left for the front.
 Mulhausen, Aug. 1s-The French and German troops are reported as having some hard fighting In the mountains of this region. London, Aug. I8-Former Pres ident Huerta, of Mexico, arrived here yesterday.
 New York, Aug. I8-The new racer, Shamrock HI, arrived in this city yesterday.
 Washington, Aug. 1S-All the foreign countries except Russia has sent their reply accepting President Wilson's services as a mediator. The countries all ex- press their thanks and state that they have a most kindly feeling towards the United States. Tokio, Aug. 18-The govern- ment of Japan sent an ultimatum to the German government yester- day demanding that they withdraw their war ships from the Orient and also asking them to evacuate kianChan. In the ultimatum it is stated that this must be done be- fore the twenty-hrst of this month. Vancouver, Aug. I8-The Brit ish cruiser New Castle arrived here yesterday to protect the coast from any attempt on the part of the German fleet to enter British Columbia ports.
 i Paris, August I8-The report reached here yesterday to the et- feet that the French troops are advancing along the entire line in Alsace and that a general engage ment is expected to take place to- day. The French aviators are showing great courage, as one dropped several bombs in Metz, Germany, Yesterday morning. The fighting is continuing south. Basel, Aug. 1o-An enormous French army is pressing the Ger mans hard at Alsace.
 Nancy, Aug.1o-'' On to strass- burg" has become the battle cry of the French army who are push ing the Germans from the yosgas mountains into the interior. Brussels, Aug. io---The word was brought here yesterday even ing that large body of German cavalry Is in the immediate vic inity north of Antwerp.
 Brussels, Aug. I9---The Seat of the Belgium Government has been moved from Brussels to Antwepp. All the official documents of the government are either being nov ed as fast as possible or being des. troyed. The German forces are within few miles of Brussels now and are diving the Belgian out posts back ripon theit allies all a. long the main line the whole length of the country. The fight is becom- ing a fast and furious warfare such as has never before beeri witness-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-08-20
LOCAL BRIEFS

"The Dream" is the prope place to go when in Ketchikan.
 The local lodge of Moose have dodgers out advertising a dance on the evening of September 7th.
 Leo Mccormack made a busi. ness trip to Juneau the first of the week returning on the Alemeda last night.
 When in Ketchikan spend an ev- ening at .he "The Dream" the house that sets the PACE. All oth- ers try to copy.
 Arnt Sorset and wife made the trip to ketchikan on the Prince Of Wales last week, returning on the Humbolt. They report the trip as v.ry delightful one on the new mail boat.
 L. C. Patenaude and party were fishing over to Mill Creek last Monday. The day was ideal and the fishing was fine as was evident by the big string of speckled beau- ties they brought back to town.
 The Ashlock Hidro Carbon Bur ner now ready to install in any house or boat, the greatest fuel saver ever invented St. Michael Trading Company.
 The natives of Wrangell will give benefit basket party and ice cream social at the Rink on the 18th of September. The proceeds of the social will go towards the building of hall for the natives Of this vicinity. Everyone is cord tally invited.
 Mrs. Jesse Card Manager ]. c. Grant of the Wrangell Hotel held open house last Monday evening and gave a very enjoyable little dance. The dancing lasted until the wee hours of the morning and everyone re- ported an exceptionally good time. P. ]. German and sons C. F. and M. P. German came over on the Prince 'of Wales from Shakan. Mr. German reports that the can nery at Shakan is having hard time to get up their pack on ac- count of the scarcity of fish this season.
 The Editor received word the first Of the week 10 the effect that Corporal T. F. Gartrell, formerly in charge of the radio station here but now in charge at Circle, Alas ka, was struck by lightning at that place, Friday, July 17, and knock ed unconcious. He IS around again and is suffering no bad effects from the stroke.
 J. A. Hadland, Jr. and Miss Mable Oleson, both of Petersburg, were married by Judge Thomas at the Court House last Tuesday af- ternoon al o'clock. The con- tracting parties came over from Petersburg on the Jefferson and left for their home in Petersburg on gas boat immediately after the ceremony.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-08-20

rights, according to information given out yesterday.
 Namur, Aug. 1o---The citizens and non-combatants of this city Were all mustered out yesterday to build barricades all along the streets in order to halt the advan- cing German army which is now on the outskirts of the city. London, Aug. Io---According to advices received here yesterday from Berlin. the German govern pnent views with respect the gallant vigor of the Belgians to protect their country, The German govern. mert is willing to grant all conces- sions that the Belgians may ask, providing Belgium grants them freedom to pass thru that country without more bloodshed. The dis patch states that the Belgians have absolutely refused to make any concessions.
 London, Aug Io.--The U. s, Cruiser Tennessee left this port this morning for Rotterdam where she goes to distribute relief funds among stranded American tourists. Washington, Aug. 1o-Presi- dent Wilson last night again made a formal Statement urging the American people not to take sides in the European war, stating that it can do no good and will only tend to strain the relation between the United States and the :coun. tries at war.
 Athens, Aug. Ie-In an attempt 1 10 invade Servia by way of the Sabatz Mountains the Austrian forces routed a large French army fifteen thousand are known to be dead and the wounded are un-num bered,
 Paris, Aug. 1o-Military experts of this city yesterday stated that 1t was impossible for all the com bined forces of the allies to stop the Germans on their march thru Belgium on account of their great number and fighting ability.
 Brussels, Aug. Io-Continuous fighting was on all day yesterday along the entire line thru Belgium. The German army yesterday cross- ed the river Mouse and started a general engagement with the allied forces on the historic battlefield of Waterloo and a terrible fire has been kept up all day. The losses are unknown but all the towns in the vicinity have been turned into i hospitals for the wounded. Paris, Aug. Io--:The report ar rived here this afternoon that the Belgians have definitely abandoned Brussels and are operating north. l London, Aug. 1o---The Sun of this city received the news this morning that the Kaiser now has 100, 900 men On the frontier of Hol- land and Luxemburg, and has a reserve of soo, 900 more on the way.
 London, Aug, i9-A dispatch I
The Wrangell sentinel., 1914-08-20

The natives of Wrangell will give a benefit basket party and ice cream social at the Rink on the I I5th of September. The proceeds of the social Will go towards the building Of hall for the natives of this vicinity. Everyone is cord tally invited.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25

faces put rouge on their cheeks In
make them rosy? BE thankful that
the Lord has blessed you with pretty
color | am glad you do not like To
use powder; it always spoils young
girls skin.
90 Next time you want to answer
back. just whistle or sing, or count
up to %. Then you will remember
how 1t hurts your dear mother and
father to have you be disrespectful to
them. If you really love them, honey.
you'll take yourself in hand and cure
this bad habit right away.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Can Won
please tell me what the different say
ing for the months to be married In
are?
ANXIOUS.
Married in January's hoar and rime,
Widowed you'll be before your time.
weather,
Life you'll tread in tune together.
Married when March winds chill and
roar,
Your home will be on foreign
shore.
Married meath April's changeful
skies,
A checkered path before you lies.
Married when bees DER May bios.
SONS fit,
Strangers around your board will sit.
in month of roses-June-
Life will be one long honeymoon.
Married in July with flowers ablaze,
memories in after days
in August's heat and browse
Lover and friend in your chosen
spouse.
Married in golden September's blow,
Smooth and serene your life win
flow.
Married when leaves in October thin,
Toll and hardship for You begin.
MARRIED in wells of November mist,
Dame fortune your wedding ring has
kissed.
Married in days of DEFENDERS cheer,
loves star burns brighter from year
O year:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25

vices will be held at 1880 Wednesday
evening
The Woman's guild will hold its
monthly coffee Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. c. W. Halves. 1900
Eighteenth avenue.
The choir will meet for rehearsals
Thursday evening.
First Ssptist-Prayer services will
be held Wednesday evening at 7:45.
The monthly coffee of the Ladies
noon at the home of Mrs. Fred Pollard.
1896 Twenty-first street
Trinity EpiscopaI-Trinity guild will
hold its annual picnic Wednesday at
ternoon at the Tower. Supper Will be
served at o'clock and the families of
the members are invited.
Second Christian-The Ladies' Aid
society Will conduct bazaar and socia-
bic Wednesday afternoon and evening
at the church, Sixth street and Thir-
teenth avenue.
First Methodist-The Queen Esther
circle will meet with Miss Ella Taylor,
Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street
Tuesday evening at 1880.
The mid week prayer services will
be held Wednesday evening at 7;S0.
The choir will meet for rehearsal
Saturday evening at 1880 =
Aiken Street ChapeI-The Ladies
Sewing society viii meet with Mrs
Thomas Bollman, $50 Webb street.
South Rock Island, Thursday after
noon at 2:30 instead of Wednesday az
ternoon.
All the news all the ;1me-TheArgus.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
IEXT ono
HOME
ppeBIINS.
MRS ELI zAB1TH TLen1p5oN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: O i am
Is and have a boy friends of 10. Our
| parents are the closest of friends.
Would it be all right for us to go out
together, as we have known eacn
other from childhood?
| CD Please give me the correct form
! for an invitation for sweet sixteen"
party.
CD Should a girl wear her class
colors and flower on her graduation
day?
ca What should you do when you
are alone with girl and she faints?
r. S. v. P.
Cd I do not see why you should
not be good friends, il he is re-
spectacle boy, and go out together
occasionally, provided your parents
are willing and know where you go.
ca You might have something
like this: you are invited to be
present at Sweet Sixteen party, to
be given at the home Of Miss Mary
Smith on Blank avenue, the evening
of June the fifteenth. Dancing and
Games"
CD It would be very appropriate.
ca Lay the girl fiat on the ground
and dash cold water into her face if
you can get it. If the faint continues
and. you cannot get help, you should
work her arms up and down in an
effort to make her lungs work. Re-
member to keep her lying fat on her
back and get help as soon as pos
sible. If it's a make-believe faint,
the cold water will bring her to inn
mediately.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Cd I have |
brown eyes, full cheeks, always rosy, |
and dark brown hair. Do you think |
I am pretty? Everybody tells me
about my rosy cheeks, which 1 hate i
to hear Will you please tell me a !
remedy to take away the color and
give me white cheeks, because 1 do
not like to use powder?
CD l am Is years old. I have an |
awful bad habit of answering my
mother and father back. How can
1 stop this, because my mother feels
bad about it
ANXIOUS FRIEND.
% My dear little girl. you ought
to be proud of the good health which
gives you rosy cheeks. You prob
ably would not be pretty at all with
out them. People speak of them be-
cause they admire them. Do you
know that older women with white
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
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Orleans molasses. one teaspoon bak-
ing soda. three-quarters cup boiling
water, two eggs, pinch salt, one tea
spoon cinnamon, one-half teaspoon
ginger. three cups -four. Put sugar,
Shortening and molasses into bowl,
rub until smooth; then add baking
soda dissolved in boiling water, well
beaten eggs. and mix well: add sifted
-four. salt, cinnamon and ginger; mix
thoroughly. Line pan with paper. yCur
in mixture and bake 30 to % minutes.
Cheese Fondue (for four)-Takes the
place Of meat Mix one cup soft stale
bread crumbs. one-fourth pound grated
cheese. one-half teaspoon salt. one Ia
biespoon butter with one cup scalded
milk. Add the yolks of three eggs
well beaten. Fold in the stifly beaten
whites of three eggs. Pour into a cas-
20 minutes in a moderate oven.
Lemon lce-Boil one quart water
and one and one-quarter cups granu-
lated sugar together for six minutes.
six grated rind OF two lemons with
cup sugar. Add tn and
ihree-quarters cuD -emon juice to the
= rap Cool. strain and frsc-e
Pineapple Sherbet-Three cups graf !
ID pineapple. two cups sugar, three
uice. Boil sugar and water six min
ties; when cool add Ismon Juice and
ileappls which has been pressed
trough a coarse strailer or fruit press.
reeze
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25

finished with an applied tunic. slightly
gathered and set on at yoke depth.
Faille averages AZ inches In width
and ranges in price from $3.50 per
yard and up.
This costume may be copied in size
.36 with Az yards of 42inch faille, or
5A yards of 36-inch material.
straight little peasant dress for a
child of from to 10 is shown in No.
.S3l3. II closes at the side front, has
elbow sleeves and a rolling collar.
a soft. pink wolfe is used here with
trimming bands of silk-dotted NULL
This little dress requires. for a
child OF 8, 2ss yards of 36-inch ma
terial.
No. S294-sizes "a to AZ
No. S313-sizes 9 to 10.
Each pattern 10 cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-25
THE RICH SOFT SHADE OF THE EGG
PLANT, AN ATTRACTIVE COLOR FOR
STREET AND AFTERNOON FROCKS

Aubergine is the name of this mod
fsh color and 1t is being used in all
materials; in chiffon for the bodice
in silk for the afternoon gown and in
serge, gabardine and various other
materials for the tailored suit Green
Is smart too. in all it's shades; also
many tones of red and brown. When
black is used IT is usually in taffeta
or one of the other soft silks: black.
however. is employed for trimming
purposes and often affords a striking
contrast combined with one of the
bright colors. Aubergine faiile is
used in the afternoon frock shown in
No. 1924: there is an inverted v
shaped vest of cream white batiste,
cream frills finishing neck and
sleeves. and drop shoulders. The
skirt, which is q two-gored model, is