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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
Little Beauty Chats
BY BLANCHE BEACON

tariunns here and abroad the doctors think nothing of having patients drink six or seven quarts a dayi
 When you see your bust developing as Nature originally intended it should, your skin growing a pretty pink and white and your figure filling out, you will think nothing of drink ing three quarts of milk. know whereof I speak.
 The flesh gains on this limited milk diet will average one and half pounds a week.
 Be careful, when drinking the milk, to sip it slowly and salivate 1t well before swallowing. If you disregard this warning, you may-I don't say you wilI-haye .. bilious attack, which is something you can dispense with. Am not right2
 Take heed!
 The milk diet is not for any one afflicted with organic heart trouble, as the increased quantity of blood makes too much work for an already weak heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03

founder of the club and it's president for ten years.
 The place and time of meeting of the club will be the same as in the Fairfield avenue and Broad street at half after 3 in the afternoon.
 Reception For Members.
 Mrs. George W. Wheeler. the new president, will hold reception for the active members at her home, 115 Park avenue, on Wednesday afternoon, Oc- tober IA. from until 6 o'clock
 This years especially fine program will be officially opened on October 2s, with an artists concert by Mime. Ger ville-Reache, contraIto and Emilio de Gogorza, baritone.
 The club was organized in October. 1898 and is federated with the Na- tiona1 Federation of Musical Clubs and the Connecticut Federation of Won- ems Clubs
 The officers for this year consist o1 Mrs George w Wheeler, president Mrs. DeVer H. Warner, first vice-pres- ident; Mrs. August Englehard, second vice-president; Mrs. Lewis F. Hall recording secretary; Mrs. Jennie E Wilcox, corresponding secretary ano Mrs. Charles s. Cole, treasurer.
 Mrs. Jonathan Godfrey and Mrs Charles G. Sanford are honorary mem bers of the club, while the active mem bership list is appended:
 Many Active Members.
 Mrs. Elmer Beardsley. Miss Esther Berg. Mrs. Philip w. Bill, Mrs. Henry l.. Bishop, Miss, Belle Blackstone, Mrs Robert Brown, Mrs. Alice B. Burr Miss Harriet O. Burroughs, Miss He1- en Capers,S Mrs. Frederick M Card Mrs. H, M. C1app, Miss Mary K. Cogs we'll. Mrs. Charles s. Cole, Mrs. Will liam H. Comley, Jr.. Mrs. F. H. Coops Mrs. Charles D. Davis. Miss Maudt Dorus, Mrs. Alice Botsford Edwardes Mrs. A. M. Englehard, Mrs John F Fay. Miss Gertrude Field, Miss Mabe l.. French, Miss Eva Frisbie, Mrs Frederick B. Granniss, Mrs. William J. Grippin, Miss Adelaide Haight, Mrs Anna Hale, Mrs. Lewis F. Hall, Miss Emma, Halleck Mrs, Robert B. Hard Miss Bessie Harlow, Miss Flora liar low, Miss Ella. Harrington, Miss An nie Hartigan, Miss Jennie Margare Hawley, Miss Jessie c. Hawley, Mrs Clarence M. Hayes, Miss Margare Hogan, Mrs. Alexander Howell, Mrs Ethel Poland HubbeI, Mrs. Arthur JeI l life Mrs. J. A. Ikingman, Miss Susal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
A DIET FOR ALI.

Scattered here and there over this country are countless women who would be overjoyed to know some simple, harmless way of gaining beauty of complexion and figure. To them [ say-drfnk milk.
 The milk diet is a miracle worker, Rs it clothes the thin woman.s pain fully evident bones with flesh, paints pale lips a vivid scarlet, renders white the skin that Is sailow and dull and lends a bewitching sparkle to tired eyes.
 When beginning on this diet would suggest that you start with one quart of milk and gradually increase the quantity until you find yourself taking three quarts of the liquid. Three Quarts." in ina gination hear many voices exclainl- Yes, three quartss Do not say you cannot take this amount of milk because I know you can. Why, in various milk sani-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
Buy Now French & Dutch Bulbs
 JOHN RICK & SON
FOR THE DANCE,

ing feature is the double Russian tunic which drapes the skirt There is a vest of lace at the front of the dainty bodice, the neck of which may be cut in round, square or v-shaped outline. The foundation is a three-ptece model Required to make the costume are 6 3< yards of 44-inch material, 21s yards of lining for bodice and skirt and 2 yards of 40-inch. satin for the bias folds and gird1e. If lace houncing Is substituted for the tunics instead of chiffon. the average size requires SIS yards. 40 inches deep for upper and under tunic, and B yard of material 36 inches wide for lower skirt section.
 The construction of the skirt will be made the subject of today's lesson. All of the sections are cut from a fold of material, which simplifles matters greatly. The actual construction be- gins by pIeating the back gore at the upper edge. placing s'Tg' on small "o'' perforation.
 Join gores as notehed; close center back seam from large ~O'' perforation to lower edge. finish edges above for opening. Turn under lower edge 6e lower skirt section 8 $ inches for hem. Sew to lower edge of gores. notchea and center backs even. Large "OT perforation indicates center-b back.
 Close back seam of under tunfc from large "o' perforation to. lower edge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
Queries of a Loving Girl

Dear Miss Libbe9:
 kept company for some time with a. young man two years my senior; he has no bad habits. At first ac- qua4ntance I though there was no one like him. I loved him dearly, as my parents did. but he isn't the fellow you might continue to like Some times he is kindhearted. and I just imagine couldn't live without htm. Again think I don't care for him. I would like to find out if he really cares for me. am eighteen years old. He spends an evening or so at another girls house; she seems to be my friend. Please advise.
 N A B. It looks as if he doesn't know his
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
consTRucrloN GUIDE R

finish edges above for opening Gath CT upper edge between double 'sTT'' perforations- Turn under lower edge 336 inches for hem. Adjust on skirt, centers even; stitch upper edges to- gether, small "o' perforation at sid seam of skirt.
 For the upper tunic, close back seam from large 70" perforation to lower edge, finish edges above for opsning. Turn under lower edge, sss inches for hem. Pleat upper edge. placing TT" on corresponding small 70" pesforSs1ons and bring 'eI,. perforafion pear cen ter-back to center; press pieaes. is de- sired gathered, omit pleats and aaSheK entire upper edge, Arrange sn skirt centers even; stitch upper edges to- gether.- Adjust a webbing or 3 straight strip of canvas two inches wide to 2o- sition underneath upper edge of skirt for 8 stay; stitch upper edges together.
 Pictorial Review waist. No 5s21. |, Sizes s2, s4. ss. 3s. 40. Az and A bust Price, 15 cents.
 .2s. 30. g and s4 waist. Price. IS aants- articles are prepared especially } lry latest styles by The Pictorial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
FRATERNAL NEWS

Invitations for the house warming and ladies' night to be held by court Nathaniel Wheeler, F. of A., on Oc- tober 12, when they move into their new lodge rooms in Odd Fellows hall, have been mailed. The decorations are now complete, and entertainment comprising vocal renditions of classical works followed by the serving of 8. luncheon, has been arranged. An or chestra has been provided and dancing will follow the entertainment. A large attendance is expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
MISS LIBBEY,S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS
Address letters to Laura Jean Lt0- bey. s1e President street,
 Brooklyn, N. Y.l tcorrect name and address must be given to insure attention.
 but not to pr1nt.l
A Husband Like That

Dear Miss Libbey:
 I am a married woman of seven summers. Husband never allows me any spending money. T never handle any of his money. Never a1now any thing regarding our financial affairs In fact, he ignores ideas of mine, or advice regarding financial affairs Takes advice or such from other wo- men, To my opinion. wife always comes first in everything. as when it's eart-to-heart interest of man and wife. I clotlle myself. doing enabroid- cry and fancy work. For his clothes (which are hne9 he has ready cash. gets good grade, makes good wages Was tsbrolze's if asked him for money as have ceased to do. It used to be just to purchase needs. T had to give account for every cent. Can a wife so treated smile at or kiss husband days tof17 I haven.t q. book or mag azine to read, but one daily paper (this1. dearly love nice home and flowers. We have none.
 SORROWlFsJL ETTTA.
 Your situation, unpleasant as it may be, might be far worse. Patiently try to show him, by pleasantness. woman ly tact. and exerting 8 good disposi- tion, the error of his close ways. Time will thus change him for the better; love will work wonders, when nothing else can change for the better. It will do no harm to smile and kiss your husband after he has toi1ed all day. It takes two to make a quarrel, and two to make up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
COLUMBUS. STATUE ARRIVES.

The new Columbus statue presented to the city by the Italian Boys club, has arrived in the city. and arrange rnents will be made for installing it on the grounds of the Columbus school in the near future. The statue will 5a the first to be placed on school grounds in tfe city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
stuReds Prunes.

soak prunes over night in cold wa- ter and then steam them until tender. Cut an opening on one side of each prune and remove stones. For hlling you may use cream cheese mixed with chopped nuts or cloves. Finely minced celery and apple mixed with salad dressing is also excellent. Stewed figs mixed with cocoanut make a dainty filling
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
A CORNER FOR COOKS
Bar Onnelet.

F Take three pounds of beef. chopped, three eggs beaten together. six crack CTS rolled fine, one tablespoon salt, same of melted butter one-half tea spoon peppere. Mix all these ipgred- tents up well and bake like a. loaf of bread. Put a little water and bits
 of butter 1n the pan, invert another pan over it. baste occasionally. bake an hour and a quarter and when cold
 slice very thin. Very nice for lunch basket.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
Both Seek Attentions
 of One Man

Dear Miss I4ibbey:
 We are two girls seventeen years old Both seek the attention of one young man. We are very good friends but very jealous of one another if he pays more attention to one than the other He seems to like us both. Please advise us what to do.
 E K. AllD M. H. That's the whole difficulty in a. nut sheII-both seek the attentions of one young man. He is no doubt bent upon seeking and choosing a sweetheart himself, as he will have to do.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
LAURA JEAN LIBBY'S DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS
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own mind. That 'fhe loves this lady today, and that one tomorrow as the song goes. Let those affairs take their own course. True love will find the way to your heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
AUTO CLUE TO MEET.

The Automobile club of Bridgeport will hold a meeting at the Stratfeld Monday evening. Several matters of importance will come up for consid- eration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03

The contract for 'remodeling. re-up- holstering, re-decorating and draping the furnishings and furniture for the new Knights of Columbus club house corner of Congress street and Wash ingten avenue. has been awarded to John F. Fay. of 610 Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
Every Tinae Something New

Is introduced in millinery you see t first at DiiIon's we keep continuA ally in touch with Paris and the other great fashion centers and whenever a. novelty in Womenss headwear comes out we hasten to secure for our stocks at P. Fl. Dillon 6 Co, 11e5 Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
PERSONAL MENTION

F A son arrived at teh home of MT and Mrs. Everett s. Buckley of Hssgt Norwalk on Thursday. Previous td her marriage, Mrs. Buckley was Mics Katherine E.. Duhigg of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
AnpIe DurnpIings.

One pint. of flour, one scant teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt, one half cup of lard rubbed in as you would for piecrust and mix with water. Boil out about as large as a saucer. Pare and core one apple for each and fold the edges of the crust up around it and bake. The other is the old fashioned kind that my grand ma used ito make. Grease basin and roll out a good short biscuit dough about half an inch. thick and large enough. to line the basin and hang over the edge. Fill with pared and cored apples and fold the crust over them, leaving a little space in the cen ter. Steam until the apple is soft. Serve with any sweet sauce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03

Buy Now French 6 Dutch Bulbs
 JOHN RICK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03

This indescribabIy pretty frock ia car rIed out in arbutns pink chiffon cloth, trimmed with bias satin folds in a darker shade of pink. It's distinguish
 skirt. No Sizes 21. 22. 24, 2s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03
Scran1bled sEprs

Scrambled Eggs. Beat the required number of eggs, add a. teaspoon of butter and a, table spoon of milk to each egg. Beat five minutes, turn into a hot pan and stir constantly until creamy. Cook over a very slow fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03

Thesa Home Dressmakfn9 for this newspaper from the ye
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-03

HWorI, Not Charity.''
 TM ARNET wandered down into the Ehronging gayer parts of London in which year or so ago he had been numbered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
3. & H.OFFER SPECIAL
VALUES AT BIG SALE

The new B. & II. store, located at
1Gl1-l613 Second avenue. announce a
big sale. beginning Sept. s and contin-
uing two weeks, of knit goods of all
descriptions, including mems. women's
and children's sweaters, shawls,
toques. skirts auto hoods. Alpine hats,
knit hats and three-piece infant knit
sets. Special manufacturer jobbing
prices will prevail. as Mr.. Herzog has
just returned from a visit in the east
10 the largest mills in the country,
where he was able to get some big
bargains.
Unusual values in skirts, dresses,
kimonos. infants headwear, muslin
underwear. children's wear, and new
winter dresses, suits and coats, have
also been secured from Philadelphia
and New York markets. The merchan-
disc for sale will be on exhibition the
latter part of next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
WESTERN UNION
MOVING OFFICES
Changing Location From Rar-
per House to New Head
quarters on Eighteenth.

The Office Of the Western Union
Telegraph company. which Tor FIVE
years mas been located i'm the Harper
house with g de- opening into the
lobby OF the hosiery and AL entrance
on Second avenue. viii be removed 10
12O Eighteenth street, TUesday.
The lease the company held expires
at midnight Monday AID from then on
the telegraph Office VIII oe located ii
the new quarters.
New cabIeps, wires and GS.ures, the
most modern IL every respect are be-
ing installed in the new office. and by
the time of the change everything viii
be in readiness so that this city viii
be out OF communication with other
Western Union Offices but for q few
moments.
The concern gives a its reason for
making the change that large quarters
were needed. owing to the increase OF
business within the past half decade.
For the present, however, tine force
viii not be increased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
DISPLAY MEN IN
SECOND MEETING
Discuss Further Plans for New
Club at Session Held in
Davenport.

The Tri-City Association of Display
Men held their second meeting last
evening at the auditorium in the
Times building, Davenport and plans
were discussed to be carried out dur
ing the winter months. Members OF
the club were called upon to give
short talks and TO give their ideas of
the work which should be taken up.
. The next meeting viii probably be
next Tuesday evening, when arrange
ments viii be made to apply for a
charter When they have secured
their charter they Will elect perman-
ent officers The plan OF the club is to
secure the cooperation OF the mer-
chants and to work together for their
interests. 1t is planned to hold a meet
ing once every two weeks after the
club is fully organized The plan is to
secure a number of well known speak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
HAMLET

MIS-. VIII Whisman and daughter
Miss Mabelle. were Rock Island Wis.
itors Tuesday.
Marion Boyles and family returned
10 their home at Gibson, Iowa. Tues.
day. Miss Addie Boyles accompanied
them TO Rock Island.
Mrs. Ivan Boyles and children of
near Joy returned Thursday after
visiting several days at the home of
G. y. Halstead.
Thomas Hartman and family of
Aledo are visiting ut the home of Mrs.
Barbara Hartman.
The r :. l.. club was entertained
Wednesday by Mrs. Carl Seastrand,
near MaTston.
Charles Kruger and family of near
Buffalo Prairie and Earl, and Mary
Lewis OF Iowa. spent Thursday with
Mrs. Mary De Bordc.
Miss Bessie Cooper returned Fri
day after two weeks Of institute work
IN Scott and Bureau counties.
Miss Della Hartjen and little Miss
Violet Muse Of Chicago returned Sat
urday after a two weeks visit at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
GETTING ENTRIES
FOR JOSLIN FAIR
Secretary of the Association
Desires Early Notice
of Exhibits.

l. T.. Wainwright, secretary Of the
Rock Island Counsy Agricultural So
cicty. which holds the annual fair at
Josiin. is receiving entries for the
various classes of exhibits, and he
urges that those expecting to have
I've stock or produce there notify him
as soon as possible. Entries can be
made by telephone or by mail, his post
Office being Hillsdaic.
Attention is called TO the following
rules Of the association which exhibit
. C-s are expected TO observe:
All entries OF animals or articles
competing for premiums must be
made before p. N. the first day Of
the fair.
All articles. Including poultry
must De on the grounds and N their
appropriate places by p. m. on the
first day OF the fair. And no stock or
articles competing for premiums shall
be taken from the grounds before 3
p. m.. on the last day of the fair with
out the permission of the officers. and
Il they do they forfeit their prem
igms.
Persons appointed on awarding
committees Will not be allowed to
a"'.+ ~ III A.af 1stA-AN AAAN a'AbAA ~ " 4AANA
they compete.
Objections TO any person serving as
member of an awarding committee
must be made 10 the superintendents
before the committee enters upon its
duties.
All articles or stock exhibited will
be under the care of the superintend-
ents and subject to their orders dur
ing the continuance of the fair, except
at the written order OF the president.
They must be in the proper depart
ment during the fair.
Every precaution will be taken for
the safekeepins Of animals or articles
after they are in their proper places
but the association will not be re-
sponsible for any losses that may oc-
cur.
The entry in every instance must
be made in the name of the bona fide
owner.
Persons exhibiting are expected and
required to give their attention to
their stock during the fair and to its
removal at the close of the fair.
Articles which are the product of
the soil must be entered I'm the
name OF the producer of the same
All horses must be judged in the
ring. They will be judged by the sim
gle judge system.
The judges are instructed not to
award premiums on articles borrowed
or purchased for competition or TO
those incorrectly entered.
Space assigned and not occupied
before the first day Of the fair will be
subject TO forfeiture No charga will
be made for the exhibition space.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28

StocEbe-eer home. Ferdinand Hart
jen who also visiting at the Stock
berger home, returned Sunday.
Quite q number from this vicinity
attended chautauqua in Aiedo last
week.
Mrs. Robert Venerable pleasantly
entertained the L3rkin club Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Boultinghouse
and MIR. and Mrs. VIII Montgomery
returned Saturday from a business
trip to Iowa.
Jesse Cooper and Hugh Turner ar
rived home from the Bay Friday,
where they spent a few days fishing.
Miss Millicent Boyles returned
from Iowa Friday where she had been
visiting relatives.
Mrs. y. NJ. Reinert and children of
Rock Island visited with Mrs. Prent-
ice Halstead last week.
Ben Nicely of New Boston is visiting
at the home of c. b. Halstead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
STENOTYPE ARTISTS
MAKE GOOD SHOWING

Browns business college I'm This city
IS in receipt o. the following telegram
this morning from In Annapolis which
Will be OF interest 70 business men il
general as well as 10 stenCgrap piers:
In tho worlds shorthand champiG:-
ship contest at Atlantic City yes-er-
day under the auspices OF the Nation
al Reporters association. Fannie
Schoe1feId. I7-year-Old stenOtyE.st,
won TIL 15C-word contest. with marx
Of % $40 per cent accuracy, estab-
fishing a new worlds record. First
eight positions won by stenotypists.
NabeIle Head. 1s-year-Oid stenotypist.
won the 175-wOrd test with mark OF
IS g-l0 per cent accuracy. establishing
new worlds record All these youn.
steHCtypists began study OF stenotypy
less than two years ago"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28

Rising out of a sandy plain at the
extreme southern point Of Spain, the
rock OF Gibraltar. Britain's most i'm
po-taut fortress. is the key 10 the Med
ite-ranean sea.
The highest point OF the rock Is l.
429 feet above sea level. It is three
miles long and about three-fourths Of
a mile wide. Natural and artificial
caverns and tunnels run through It in
every direction. Little is known 10
tn outside world concerning these I'M
derEround galleries. but they are said
TO be tier upon tier and many miles
in extent. In the interior OF the noun
tain are many chambers filled with
ammunition and war supplies. Brist-
ling on all sides. extending from al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
KNIGHTS TO BREAK
CAMP AT THE TOWER

Rock Island commandery Knights
Templar will break camp tonight
Maybe if the weatherman smiles up.
on the knights, they will have a chance
for final rehearsal TO make them sure
mat they are in shape to participate
In the competitive drills at the state
conclave in Springfield next week
But at any rate, fair or raining. the
camp will break up and the outing.
which has been the source OF great
pleasure TO the templars will be
brought to a close.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
gIoos az Thunaer DAM.

One OF the most successful produc-
lions at the "Old Vic" was a play
written without Dickens permission
round oliver Twist" and banned by
the lord chamberlain owing TO the re
alistic way in which Bill Sykes muir
dercI Nancy. His Iordship's jurisdic-
ton cid not extend 10 what were then
called the minor theatres" so the
Tlsy was for many years a standing
CisF az ire VIC" and 'nrillcd the gal
ie-yites with fierce emotions. no mat
ter how many times they had seen il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-28
famous rockhamoer
cries picture

most the bottom level to the top, are
hidden batteries of artillery, each
equipped with guns said to be capable
OF commanding the Strait of Gibraltar,
which forms the western entrance to
the Mediterranean. The strait ranges
IN width from 10 to 90 miles, and it
is claimed that these guns could dis
able any war vessel of any enemy try
nC 10 make the passage.
The garrison a few weeks ago COM
prised about 1000 British troops-1,-
soc artillerymen and the remainder in
farry. II is said that there are enoug
fool supplies in protected warehouses
10 withstand a siege of seven years.
Tic fresh water is obtained from the
rainfall.