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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Banker Makes Assignment.

"a New York, Feb. 5.Cesare Cont,
prominent banker and steamship
agent, made an assignment to Joseph
M. Conklin. 1t was said that depos-
ITS were not more than $4,000 and
that there were only about 200 ,depos-
itors. In 1908 Cont was made a che
Waller of the crown by the king of
Italy, b s; II 93tt ~, T,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

Major General Carter in Chicago.
Chicago, Feb. 5.-Maj. Gen. William
H. Carter, who ten, months ago left
Chicago to assume command of the
United States troops along the Mexi-
can border, returned to Chicago on
Tuesday . XIV.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Eire pestroxa $3.50 .ooo ln Cotton. 3

Fire Destroys 100000 In Cotton.
Houston, Tex. Feb. Fire started
by sparks from tugboat in the ship
canal destroyed 100000 worth Of cot
ton in the Southern Pacific cotton
sheds at Clinton. Sixteen thousand
bales were destroyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Can Company Files Denial.

Can Company Files Denial.
Baltimore, Nd, Feb. 5-The Ameri-
can Can company filed general de-
NAL of the governments allegation In
its suit for a dissolution Of the COM
pany on the ground that 1t is trust
In unlawful restraint Of trade.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

my breath was
short and ! had
chills and back
ache. I took the
pills about q year
ago and have had
no return Of the
palpitations. Am
now 63 years old,
able to do lots Of
manual labor am
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Accuses Federal Ex.onicIal.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Charges of mis-
use of his official power for political
purposes have been filed against for
mer Acting Commissioner f. H. Abbott
by William E. Johnson, formerly EN-.
ployed in the Indian bureau.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
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Root Nobel Medal Arrives,

Washington, Feb. 6.-The gold
medal awarded to Senator Elihu Hoot
\ by the Nobel prize committee of, the
+ Norwegian parliament for his efforts
IN behalf of international peace
reached the state department.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Human Chain Falls.

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 4-Miss Mar
tina Schroeder and August Peterson
were drowned in McCarron's lake.
Three Of Miss Schroeder's sisters
made futile attempts at rescue by
forming a human chain.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Find Body of Slain Man,

Cleveland, o., Feb. 6.-The body Of
Robert R. Mercer OF Pittsburgh. miss
ing since December FL, was found
buried under three feet of earth under
the new city hall, now under construc-
ton, Police say Mercer was murdered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Star Of Vaudeville 10 Dead.

Star Of Vaudeville IL Dead.
New York, Feb. 3.-James Russell,
younger of the vaudeville team of
Russell Brothers, died at his home in
Elhmurst, L. I. He was f1fty-one
years old Three years ago he suf-
fered a nervous breakdown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Consume s72o,ooo,ooo in Food.

OUH6uTS V4|oI00o1ooo 000'
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. 4.-The aver
age cost for food to the 100000 resi-
dents Of Pennsylvania for year is
about $50, according to the annual
report of James Foust, dairy and food
commissioner, made here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Sfeqel Store Bankrupt.

0Te9eI 01o' . 1''''>'0 F@ = =
Boston, Feb. 3.-Henry Siegel & Co.
of Boston, one of the Siegel corpora
lions, for which receivers were ap-
pointed a month ago, was adjudicated
bankrupt In the United States district
court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Two Littauers Plead Guilty.

Two Littauers Plead Guilty.
New York, Feb. 5.-Lucius N. Lit
tauer, formerly a member of congress,
and William LittaueF, his brother,
pleaded guilty in federal court to con-
spiracy to smuggle jewelry valued at
$4,000 into this country.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Murnhv pefles His Foes.

Murphy Defles His Foes.
New York, Feb. 5.-Charles F. Muir
ply defied his political opponents to
depose him. Murphy held a conference
Teusday with advisers to combat any
effort on the part of his foes to read
him out of his leadership. @
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Court Rules on Fortunes

Washington, Feb. 4.-The Supreme
court held that provisions of Arizona
law exenpting private fortunes Of
stockholders from liability for an Ari-
iona corporations debts were not eff
fective In all states. a-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
senate Confirms coethal..

9919.-s-I971 oS'7deo O0'''It1''S S0ee1IdTvs ) y r
Washington. Feb. Cool. George w.
Goehals was confirmed by the senate
to be governor of the canal zone. 1t
4 becomes effective April 1 under the
executive order creating permanent
civil government for the zone. yt5 s
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Two French Aviators Killed.

Bourges, France, Feb. 4-Captain
!. Niquet of the First artillery and Lieu.
tenant Nelvert of the Twenty-first ars
tillery Of the French army aviation,
corps, were killed. They fell with
their biplane. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Senator oliver to Resiqn.

N " Senator Oliver to Resign.
Philadelphia, Feb. 4.-United States
Senator George T. Oliver Of Pennsyl-
vania, in an address in church here,
said that he expected at the end Of
his term to surrender his office and
return to private life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Helen McAlilster Is Found.

( New Haven, Conn, Feb. 5.-Thir-
teen-year-old Helen McAllister, daugh-
ter of Lloyd N. sMcAllister, professor
in the Missouri State Normal school,
who has been missing since Friday,
was found at Wallingford.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Miss clark PAGEANT star.

Miss Clark Pageant Star. ~
Washington, Feb. 6.-Miss Gene
We've Champ Clark has been selected
to take the part Of the Goddess Of
Wisdom, Pallas-Athene, in the pageant
drama, "The Fire Regained." which
will be given here In June
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
3 Crane. offer. GIT for Women.

Crane Offers Gift for Women. s&i
Richmond, Va. Feb. 6.-Announce-
ment was made that Charles R. Crane
Of Chicago had offered $4,000 as the
first gift toward the establishment of
the coordinate college for women at
the University OF Virginia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
To Aid Social Evil Victims.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson attended a civic meeting at
which plans were discussed for help
ing inmates of'the capitals red light
district" which is soon to be ended by
the new Kenyon law.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
Title to Illinois Shooter.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 3.-Mark Arle,
Thomasboro. ILL.,, was high average
winner of the thirteenth annual Sunny
South handicap shoot. His score was
lao targets out of 1905; J. R. jain,
Keaot, Ia. was second with 1,135.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
$500. 600 Fire In philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 4.-Fire which
started in Colburn's spice factory at
Second and Arch streets spread to
several adjoining buildings and did
100000 damage.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11
JUDGE CURED, HEART TRousLE.

I took about 8 boxes Of Dodds Kid
ney Pills for Heart Trouble from
which I had suffered for 5 years. I
had dizzy spells, my eyes puhed,l
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

They stop the tickle-Dean's Mentho-
lated Cough Drops stop coughs by stop
ping the cause-5c at Drug Stores. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

Pointed.
How were the speeches at the nail
manufacturers banquet?"
& fright to the point" RI WINS
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

Sore Eyes, Granulated Eyelids aud Sites
sam. Adv. ss..E s,1f. a., ,4aIsFS ~ s.74
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

G. D. Perkins, Editor, 10 Dead.
Sioux City, Ia, Feb. 4.-George D.
Perkins, editor and publisher Of the
Journal, died here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

And many a man who thought he
could set the world on fire turned out
to be q wet blanket. & rs
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

Be sure that you ask for Wright's Indian
Vegetable Pills, and look for the sigma
ture of VIM. Wright on wrapper and box.
For Constipation, .Biliousness and lndiges-
ton. ADV. i@& Ss d
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

Man is the architect of his own mis-
fortune. SIX
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1914-02-11

Two Names Unknown to. Fame.
II wonder who made the first UNI
brella?"
II don't know. wonder who swiped
IT." l.. E,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
roUcHoIR HENS ARE BRoADET

HANDKERCHIEFS with broad hems
 are now the fashion of the mo- ment It has been some time since broad tens were in. but they are a pretty fashion, and especially do we enbroiderers welcome them.
 A hemstitched broad hem somehow shows the hemstitching to better att vantage than the narrow hems- The new hem is about an inch in width It can be made either from sheer handkerchief linen or that of a smooth fine heaviness.
 As to the weight of a. handkerchief. much depends upon the person to whom it is given. Especially have old ladies a preference in this simple ar- tfcIe One old lady will shudder at the thought of using a heavy handkerchief and another will shoo away a sheer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
KEEP YOUR FIGURE TRIM
 AND NEAT


 THE first essential in keeping a good figure is to avoid habits of sitting, standing and walking incorrectly. the second is to breathe properly, and the third is to keep the mind alert and the muscles trained for action
 When you allow the chest to cave Tn and the shoulders to droop your figure begins to lose it's flowing curves snd it's pIIsing life that symbolizes 7outh- An upright. natural carriage of he body cannot but make you feel the inspiration of life, and a keen. alert mind cannot but inspire you to poise Ehe body properly.
 But do not exaggerate this position. tense. strained expression of the body is as unlovely as a strained ex- pressien of the face. Avoid slumping. 1t Is the chief cause of protruding ab- 5ouaen and large hips When fatigued to the point where you are inclined to dump lie down and take a real rest. When you walk, walk from the hips, as men do, and exercise to keep the muscles elastic
 Don't let a day pass without going through some sort of stretching and bending exercise that will make you feel as if you were walking on air. Learn to walk and move about lightly to be dexterous. Clumsiness is un- pardonable. Learn to assume natural Iy graceful poses. Here is an exercise that will tend to keep the figure in condition. and it is rather an interest," ing one:
 First-Stand. chest up and out. hands on hips, and keep this position through all movements.
 Second.-Raise one foot, pointing the toe in the air (1). touch floor with the toe CD, step forward on that foot t3). Repeat 1-2-3 with the other foot and so proceed<in a straight line across the room. Keep the heels always in line one with the other-tllis is important and keep the body perfectly poised not swayfng from side to. side. Second Part of Exercise.
 Efrst.4Stand in position
 Eecond.-Bring right foot up under the body. doubling the knee and stretching foot downward till it is per- pendicular.
 Third.-Kicl< out and poise the fool knee high. toe pointed
 Fourth.-Touch the floor with the foot in front of the other and poise the body forward.
 Proceed with this movament, first with one foot and then with the other till you have crossed the room- Re member one foot is always in direct line with the other to attain the proper mkkock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
ATTENTION TO LOOKS s=.t= WILL REPAY


 TSHERE are good many women uri1r
 will spend hours over fancy W1F- or tire themselves out completely 1ues- ing about the house or fin eoo]l11 cakes and rich daintfes that 1he tsll1l-T would be much healthier yTithour 1Hl- yet grudge as an utter yasts or tlll- ten or fifteen minutes a day spent co preserve their looks. Now, fs thls sgu- sible2
 It is foolish to shut one,s eyes to tnl fact that an attractive appearance i1
 of immense advantage in dealing WL1
 the world in general as wen aa i
 keeping the devotion of one's frlsncr and relatives. There is no reason r5nl
 a woman in ordinary health cannci retain her good looks until sne ls duile old if she takes a little care of her@ei- In my opinion, the cause of 60 many
 women fading comparatively early ia ! life is because they were Zoo busy about other-and some of them not e- all nportant-things to give ti1ls cara1 If you want to keep young don't neglect the bedtime toilet Ten min utes of beauty culture at night al- worth twenty in the morning Durlr the day every woman develops C. fe wrinkles. across the forehead and be- tween the eyebrows and desDen8 tt- lines that run from the nose to tne
 mouth. Just before retiring wszn tl1. face in warm water and mild 1c1l. rinse the soap on carefully. dry On face and cover the lines with ccl- cream. rubbing it in lightly aud allow 1 ing 1t to remain on the skin for q fer minutes while you are brushing ycu- hair and teeth
 | Now begin to massage Fcrces t11 forehead in a zemicfrcuiar dIrerl-cla pressing quite kard ana ruuhfug lt- lfngers always upward. and tarluI them off at the downward strol-s- The easiest way to tone down ono lunbecoming lines that often run from | the nose to the mouth even in Llr | faces of quite young women. ls fo ll- 1 fate the cheeks with a. little 1r cod i then massage hard acroas mo ll1se
 Alternate this with a pfnchirE mctic- laII t11e while keeping inc chaezH la Hated. All this should not cccu l face with soft towel to remove a- of the cold cream khat has nor le-r absorbed by the akin ana 60 to boa
 Tn the morning wash fhe face u- | cold water, dry and then dab cn lr i places where wrinkles are hrelI come a little pure alcohol or eal cologne This acts as "a tonic and pf-- vents the skin from sasEinBs tnen l1r leach cheek lightly with the faf 1f lt- | and ten times. This starts 1ra Ulrl. {! circulating and gives good color 1 Fresh air is a great beautlfser I, prevents the years from snarll
 Keep outdoors as much as you c Exercise. Don't let yourself grow f1- and unwie1dy. If you have t1l- r4r-- ency be careful of your diet and ce-'s | eat fat producing fooda.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

square of linen as being fmpractl-sl So. as in giving all things else, one r- to study the tastes of the recipielt
 After the broad hem iS heustit-I
 embroidered in one corner cf tne nz-'a kerchief Cnot the hezn) is the n1oro1l- of the one to whom the 31ar1dlr1r-z'I is to be given. One initial win ce. lr- will be better, and three. making tlr complete monogram. will be b-r all One initial looks 60 much ll-E1
 bought handkerchief, while Che rc-rr
 monogram of the person gives u. lrl-. of Individuality that fs unEuigta.1ll'.
 There is a pretty fashion too. Cl rr.a brofdering these broad heurnel nlr.- kerchiefs with a rather large 1uray flowers in one corner It atart1 cr ..r inside of the square. and eor1etlr-ro nouer or two extend over on ttr r-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
HousEHoLp HlnTr-

TO clean a leather traVelins t wash the bag well with tcrid 'urtel and a little soap. After tt is-1rV rrl - little oxa1fe acid into a eupEuf c1 L- water and wipe the bag well wl-a soft rag dipped in the acid lc dry brush. the bag with the whlto an egg and you win be surDrrcE I. see how new it 1ooks-
 For removing egg stafns from r.l linen the following fS good Gltcgr sending the linen to the laundry sol. in cold water and the stafnB win ccr out quite easily. but hot water sstr lI stains and makes thent doubly h1r to remove
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
The Rise In the World of the Plebeian Prune


 a nice prune rnarmalade is good for all the purposes for which we use nnarma- 1ades and jams. The daintiest prune whip is made of the whites of the eggs beaten stiff. sweerened lightly well seasoned with prune marma1ade and baked in a slow oven for twenty min utes. If baked with too hot a fire it will be tough, like anything else con- tafning so much white of egg. Almost as dainty and a heartier dish is fried prunes one of the most relishable dishes possible to prepare with .his fruit.
 Fried Prunes.
 Wash. swell and cook the prunes until perfectly soft Remove the pits. roll in sugar and fry in two table spoonfuls of butter. Eat hot or cold with thin slices of bread and butter or with hot biscuits.
 These fried prunes can be rolled up one by one in oiled paper and make a grateful and wholesome addition to a cold luncheon or are good for picnic relish Of course the finer the prune the more exquisite these will be: Prune Jelly.
 Stew half a pound of pranes in a cupfu1 of water. Remove the pits and chop or put them through a strainer. Dissolve half an ounce of gelatin in cooked and add sugar to taste. Pour into wet mold to set. Serve cold with whipped cream A little lemon juice may be added to the prune preparation. The liquid in which prunes are cook ed need never be wasted, whether sweetened or not. It can be thickened. favored and sweetened if necessary for pudding sauce. These sauces are especially in keeping if the fruit pud- ding has been made with the prunes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

ET1HE increased cost of prunes has
 raised that fruit in the estimation of it's consumers. That significantly dietetic piece of slang which amounted simply to saying the word in a certain way-Iike this. O prunes!-wilIs soon no longer be heard, and possibly this fruit will disappear from the tables of the reform schools for boys. to their great loss.
 There are other reasons besides its aristocratic price level why we should have an increased respect for the prune, always held in esteem by doc- tors who understood dietetics-
 Prunes and Raisins.
 ePrunes and raisins.', Dr. Wiley says. "can be recommended to the consumer without an if or a but They have not had to pass through a purgatory or hades. They are innocent of the odor of burning sulphur. Alas, so much cannot be said of dried peaches, apples and aprfcots. Not only are these saturated with sulphur fumes at the time of drying, but also again and more severely so when they fall into the packers hands,
 A quick way to swell prunes fn- stead of soaking them for several hours is to put them into tepid water and set them on hot radiator or over a simmering burner turned low. Tepid water may be used in the first washing to start any dirt, which will come off readily after the prunes are moist. Follow the first washing by one with cold water. A little of this poured off into a glass will show whether further washing is needed
 Stewed Prunes.
 Careful cooking until soft, after the prunes are swollen to about their nat ural size, will smooth out every wrin- kle, and the fruit can then be used in numerous attractive ways. whole or put through a. fine strainer. A wooden spoon. which will not break the skin. made newly tender, should be used if any stirring is to be done and in ham, ding the fruit if the sirup in which they are finally to- be cooked is to be free from little shreds rags of pruneS.
 For plain stewed prunes the sugar. only a little and to taste. is put in when they are nearly cooked. If mar ma1ade is to be made of the prunes. first put them through the fine strain CT, and they must then be cooked with sugar and perhaps some lemon juice It is best not to add any sugar to the liquid in which they are cooked measure for measure.
 Prune MarmaIade.
 The marmalade must be made if the favorite prune whip is a final aim. and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

was built for "a college girl who wished for something different to carry back to school after tn Easter holiday. Dull red was the color. touched with silver ennbroidery and lace The Balkan blouse was of satin, the skirt accordion plaited chiffon, so caught in about the ankles that trousers effect was pro- duced Tn the Charming intimacy of the boudoir can see no reason why a girls fancy should not be permitted sartorially to run riot, since the riot
 ousness is expressed in so pretty a
 manner. The little round cap. was a chic adjunct to the lounging costume.
 But if this costume just described
 could be called bizarre or daring T
 think the two evening gowns pictured with 1t might very properly be desIg-
 mated as beautiful The French have
 fascinating way of naming the frocks, hats and parasols which they originate. and it gives one rather a pleasant thrill to know that one is wearing a theadore gown. for in
 stance. or a tartuffe. which are the
 names respectively of the one on the extreme left and the one next it.
 The theadore was built of white crepe de chine. combined with Turkish green satin The loose waisted cor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

ed. For street wear it may be ana quite properly, too. but for the even ing a modest showing of pretty shoes and hosiery is no more immoral than to show a pretty glove.
 The costume fancifu1ly named tar tuffe was built of black satin. The to reappear, is of green tUl1e. Gold embroidery is charmfngIy used upon the bodice and skirt E
 It might not be inappropriate to dis cuss in this article one of the adjuncts of nailady,s toilet which bids. fair to rival in importance even the costume selects should be so harmonious part of her toilet that 1t loses its office as an adjunct and becomes an integral part of the costume. Your beads must fit you-your eyes. your gown. your complexion-and they are so lovely in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

themselves that one might be forgiven for writing a sonnet eTo Milady's
 Beads. or for becoming panegyrica1 or hysterica1 as the case may be. Each
 woman you meet upon the street. in
 the cafes, at church or any place you
 like, has more or less becoming
 string of beads encircling her neck
 The point is to have it becoming. : The amber beads that saw in the shops were lovely, but the prettiest
 string was composed of finely cut aquamarines. Their faint greenish tint was very aIluring Then there were long strings of beads which re- minded me of the cranberry chains we kiddies used to string for Christmas tdecorations. There were quaint neck laces of flame red coral, others of the lovely lapis lazu1i and still others of carved ivory.
 MAY WILMOTH.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07
HANDY RECEPTACLE FOR ODDS AND ENDS

F in every living room there were a
 handy receptacle for odds and ends a number of oft wanted in a hurry things would not be thrown into a waste paper basket and finally upon an ash heap.
 A sort of catchall which is moon spicuous as well as ornamental and which may be hung up is made by deeply facing a circle of material of about a yards diameter with some of the same material. These two edges are next separately bound in order to keep them firm. and the two layers are then partitioned into six pockets la beled distinctly string. tissue paper,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-07

braids. lead pencils. lacks and mem
 orandum pads, leaving the seventh and larger pocket formed by the center of the main circles for heavy wrapping paper. Along the edges of the con
 trivance. between each pocket, is at
 tached a strand of the binding ma
 terial, and these drawn together under a big fancy button form its hangers.
 The catchaH is pretty in printed ere
 tonne. figured denim. embroidered crash or any of the substantial fabrics of which utility bags are made It's
 braid bindings may be of a silk. wool or linen weave or of tinse1 gimp if