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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

sALESMEN-For home and office specialties; great labor savers; big F sellers Write for free booklet. The Frank B. Flynn O., 156 Lib- erty street, Meriden, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

FOR SALiE-Fine young canaries, fine singers; price very moderate. Apply 1-2 Armstrong Place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-12

'armcr Want Ads. one Cent l. Word.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

lived by the yodng actress on aver
age salary of $40
Il arose az 10 m tho morning 4
cup ~ coffee a little fruit and roll
was my breakfast Then read the
Iapcrs. looked over my wardrobe
darned my stockings and did thos
other little ,hings that woman
finds 10 do when she must be her
own maid From IL 10 . | usually
walked or slopped. and from 10 !
! Was 20 ne found having myself
bcauuhed "a some way. for an &c.
tress' good looks are part OF her
stock in trade
AZ ;. y cup OF tea. some sand
viches, salad, sometimes even
toast and chop From 6 10 was
my social hour. Sometimes | spent
Il with Ernest and sometimes with
other friends ! fingered over the tea
table IN some MOTEL or restaurant.
Seven O'Clock found ne AZ the thea.
ter and then TWO hours and half
OF hard. nervous strain aud work.
After dressing was nv play time
II was dinner with Ernest. then, or
little dance, perhaps q iorg ride
thru the park or up the drlVe. and
then home and 10 bed Nothing very
exciting about this. is there
But ] was happy Margie. for /
was passionately In love with Err.
nest l.awton"
ITO BE Continued
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
DIANA OF THE GREAT GAME
The Story of Woman's Hunt For Man.
BY ETHEL LLOYD PATTERSON

unless you wanted him 10 think you
were not "a nice girl On the other
hand | never before had had SO
much money I was 10th TO give 1t
up In my dilemma | found myself
again telling the truth as ! had a
few days before
III you mean the money. ! blurt-
81 out suddenly - did get II and !
don't know what TO do
What do you mean YOU don't
know what 10 do?" June asked me.
seems 30 nc fhere is only ono
good thing 10 do with money, that
IS TO spend IT,"
II mean ! don't think ! ought TO
take g." ! pro ested And yet
wanted il awfuiiy"
suddenly June threw back his
head and laughed
You're a queer little thing" he
exclaimed "Yol'rc an awful md
! don't know what 10 make Of you.
Put for heaven sake. keep the
$50 and buy Yourself some trinket
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
CALIFORNIA COP.
OWNS DEFEAT
Estimates Wilson'S Plurality
viii Exceed 3,l00 When
Returns Are In

SAN FRANCISCO, NOV 2l.--1he
Republican state central committees
today estimated that President VIII
sons plurality IN California viii be
in excess OF 3.l00
Basing the estimate on tabulation
b., them OF official returns from 80
counties and semIoncial ret rms
from the other eight, they set the
figure at 3,4l6. sylvester McAtee.
secretary Of the committee. declared
unofiicielly that this was merely an
approximation, bat he believed II 70
he close TO the final official result
McAtee also declared he Is con-
yinced that here Is no chance OF a
split in Caiifornia's electoral vote,
although he believes there will be
a considerable difference between
the highest and lowest Republican
and Democratic electors
Meanwhile Secretary II state Jor-
dan az Sacramento is rushing his
Official tally Of the vote from the va
rious counties in order TO have il
finished and certified by the gov
ernor before NOV 30, as required un-
der the law When work was re-
sumed today the secretary OF states
clerks had not found a single error
IN the returns sent TO them rhir-
teen counties remained 10 he tabu-
lated
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
THE CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
There's Nothing Exciting In the Life of An Actress Says
Paula

After Miss Dayton's success, lifo
soon settled down into average mo-
notony." continued Paula some.
times. Margie. hink monotuny is
one OF the greatest tcmptors. We
are always aghting or running away
from H. Every woman VINO is mar
Tied and has no work outsii2 OF her
home il alWays talking of the deadly
monotony ~ her hfe She seems -
think she is the only woman on
earth who cannot get away from the
humdrum OF existence.
Il know | should have rhe same
idca II had aot tried man.. nany
ways Of earning my living and found
that in every walk OF life there are
great stretches Of monotony inter.
spersed and broken 10y sorrow. JOY.
love. hate turmoil.
We poor mortals never learn that
The human mind could lot stand
any one OF these without the long
stretches u monotony. where not
only ones physical self but ones
mlnd and spirit lies fslluS
Most girls think the stage IS one
long revel. consisting OF late sup
pers, hirtations. applause and admit
ration II Is nothing OF the kind No
woman ever reached success behind
the footlights without tho hardest
kind OF work
You SEQ. Margie. we forget when
ve see the results OF any art tha.
after the beautiful idea haS been
born II must be brought u matur-
ity. and that means nothing but the
most arduous. grinding labor
And here Is the difference be
tween art and business rhe bust
ness man may leave the details TO
someone elsa. but no one can write
the story or act the part, paint the
picture or compose the music except
the artist who conceived n.
"Hc must be artist and worher
and II he fails as a workman the
world will turn It's thumbs down on
HIS art
II have rehearsed q part all might
long the night before the opening OF
a play | have had one little insig-
nificant speech nearly drive me mad
because l Coull nOt MAXI " un1'I'
stood In its most subtle meaning-in
other words. get II over.
But after the part IL rounded out
and made absolutely perfect then
comes the stretch OF monotOny
which. while II sometimes IL mad
dcning. Is necessary 10 gather i'm
petus for the next great endeavor
For the most part have found
actors lead their irregular lives
In an unusually regular manner.
Mine was a fair sample OF the life
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Boiled Potatoes

The most economical way 10 boil
potatoes is in their Jackets. Cooked
this way they should be thoroly
scraped or cleaned with a brush be-
fore boiling II is a common prac-
tice TO remove section of the skin
AZ each end of the potato or 90 pare
ring around the center IF The tuber
40 the moisture may escape and the
cooked potato may not become cog
gy Almost nos starch is lost when
potatoes are boiled in their skins.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Buying Potatoes

Never buy potatoes that look
green in spots,
Very large potatoes arc hard TO
cook evenly and are often II yari-
able texture.
Regularly shaped potatoes with
few eyes are economical. They can
be peeled without undue waste.
TO test potatoes cut ore in two
If the grain is coarse. showing some
moisture the quality Is rooG. a
lnc grained potato is apt 10 Prove
pasty when cooked
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
SOCIETY

Dr. and Mrs Walter Cree are
IN New ork.
Mr. and Mira. Harry Browne. No.
5l Woodland ave. have moved to
Cleveland
Mr.. and Mrs, J O. Vincent are
spending week IN the Hotel AS
tor, New York
Miss Nesta Newman, OF Jefferson
ave. IS In Cleveland, the guest OF
Mrs Carl blossom.
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The twelfth annual barn dance OF
Garland Rebekah Social club will
be held Wednesday evening. ia Dis-
mond temple.
A card party. under the auspices
OF the Maternity Aid society will be
held I'm the Hotel Statler. Monday
afternoon. Nov 27 Mrs Jacob Her
stein has charge OF the arrange
ments.
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Nine ZAbelle Panosia, we'll
known Armenian lyric soprano OF
Boston. viii sing Wednesday after
noon and evening in the Allies ba-
zaar. Another feature OF the days
program will be the Russian Bak-
Rlaika orchestra.
Sir John and Lady Harrington,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends in Detroit for short time.
will leave Thursday 10 attend the
Yale Harvard game, later going "a
washington 10 WRIT Lady Hsrring-
toms mother. Mrs James Mcmillan.
after which they will sail for Eng.
land.
The Detroit Business Woman
club will hold It's regular monthly
business meeting and dinner IN
Dixieland, No 64j Woodwsrd.ave
Thursday evening. No %. at
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
FENKELL CALLS
A MEETING ON
BRIDGE PLANS

George n Fenkell commissioner
Of public works, has called meet
ing for Thursday afternoon. in the
mayors Office. for a review OF the
work OF this department and discus.
sion OF the permanent Belle Isle
bridge project
An invitation is extended 20 all
city ofrcials and others interested in
public improvements, and the bridge
plan in particular
Fenkel's action Is significant in
view of a recent report Of the mu.
nicipal research bureau, condemn
ing many practices in the public
works department The commits.
sioner has been silent when asked
what he intended 10 do about the
report II Is expected that the meet
ing Thursday will reveal some pro
cram 90 better the service in line
with the bureaus recommendation
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

for your birthda" I'D have bought
i' for yo1 if l'd had time
You mean yiu would have spent
that mon ~ anyway" / asked him.
sure hc said And you'd have
taken whatever / bought. So go
ahead and forget your troubles.
Don't think about IL any more"
You're sure rs all right for me
20 take '' ] asked
I'm sure its all right for YOU TO
tske any ar from me- June told
me smilincly but don't take any.
thing from other fellows I'm the
boy tl Rive Won anything YOU
want II you oon't let the other
fellows bur in
] SMILED and IMPLIED
It's bargain" / said and held
ont my hand
Thus started my friendship with
June
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Potato Puree

Peel SIX potatoes Of medium size
and put them In a stew-pan with
boiling water enough 10 cover them.
Cook just 80 minutes Pour of The
water and mash. Beat in one cup
of hot milk, two teaspoons salt, one.
half teas poon pepper. Two table
spoons butter or dripping, anG one
pint boiled and finely minced cab
bage Cook five minutes If thin.
ner SOUP is liked. add more rolled
milk Serve with strips of toast or
fried.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
The Girls Job
aY JESSIE ROBERTS
a Plan That is Good

i"'i iINA 70 oDNQ
Dear Miss Roberts Some time
ago | read little article by YOU
telling about girl who worked in
an Office dut lived in a boarding
house, with no family or close
friends. It was signed Lonely
IF you could locate the writer, or
other, situated similarly, please ask
them 10 write % me Thru the death
Of my parents ! am living alone,
working during the day II three or
four OF u- about the same age, un-
der 30, could get ogcthcr We could
afford Cd place in the country near
the city 20 which we could 60 week.
ends and holidays Then, 100, there
are many things YOU can DO with a
companion you cannot do alone. !
have some friends, OF course, but
-till am one Of the million lonely
ones. have very charming little
apartment in which would be glad
10 have the girls meet
IF this plan fails, ] would like TO
adopt couple OF parents people on
= farm nno would be glad to have
daughter write them and visit
them week-ends and holidays OF
course would bear all expenses.
Thanking you for what YOU may do.
"R f. c."
don't know how II is with the
rest OF you, but this letter appeals
10 me tremendously The idea OF
three or four congenial young WON.
on getting together and running a
little place in the country that viii
DE OF benefit to all IS good, and as
for adopting parents, ! think it is
as attractive as it is original
have not got the address Of Lone
~ who simply expressed dissatis-
faction with her condition. but did
not ask for road out. But there
must be other girls Of brains and
education who would get more out
of life II they found good girl com
panionship like the kind wanted BY
x r. q,
II there are. and they send me 8
stamped envelope | will forward
their letters And who can helI
with the parent idea? Lonely ole
people who would be glad TO have
tho interest Of Young life touch their
own and who live out where there
are green fields in summer and
real cozv home life in winter
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

o'clock An interesting entertain
meut for the evening hss been plan
ned. Mrs Mary VI Underwood will
give Half hour with James Whit
comb Riley" and Mis- Louise
Schneider will play violin numbers.
Among the Detroit people to
attend the Yale Harvard game Sat
urday are Mr and Mrs. Truman VI.
New berry. Mr. and Mrs A. lneersoll
Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. r 8 Barbour.
Mr. and Mrs James rhayer McMil-
Ian. Mr. and Mrs Steuart Pittman,
Mr.. and Mrs Russell A Algcr. Jr,
MI and Mrs Frederick VI Algcr
Miss Elizabeth Muir. Miss Helen
JOY. Miss Katharine Rcmick, John
Potter. John Currle and MI and
Mrs. Dwight Douglas
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Steamed Potatoes

Steamed potatoes are prepared as
for boiling, put in a closed vessel
having perforated bottom which
is then set over a kettle Of boiling
water. Cook 80 or 40 minutes with
water boiling hard.
Whether boiled or steamed. pota.
toes will be improved by being kept
hot half an hour, If set where they
will dry out and lose some of their
moisture
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Girls Coats

In her fuzzy wuzzy coat In green
and red md brown and blue our III.
lie sister docsh care how soon
Jack Frpt' comes along
Many new juvenile coats are in
those gay colored mixtures and are
trimmed with furcloth in mole or
navy blue OF some other dark color.
The big patch rockets will keen a
small pei sons hands warm even N
she doesn't carry nun ANYWAY
they are in good style on school
coats.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
No. 44-THREe ADMIRERS.

We cannot help admiring the es-
eellent Judgment OF those who tell
us TO do as we wish
Now had three admirers who
had singled me out particularly for
their attentions Each was a COM
paratively young and attractive
man. Each apparently was willing
tc spend money in the sort OF
amusement coveted theatcrs and
dinners and motor rides II seemed
to me ] must begin Ia think how |
might suggest what gifts OF more
substantial character would be &C.
ceptable to me.
Howard Boyd was the youth to
whom Adelaide Powell had intro.
Luced me at tn first card party in
her Eat. |, was he who had what
ny friend called real crush on
ne. Not only aid he think me a
pretty and amusing girl, but ! think
also In his regard for me there was
considerable Affection something
which we'll might ripen into real
love.
June White was the second OF my
eligibles. hal met him at my
birthday party which Howard Boyd
had given me He was very
typical product OF the city. sophis-
tlcates for his years and with n
worldly wise manner. At once on
seeing ms he had conceived great
admiration for me. altho II was un-
touched with the genuine respect
and affection that his friend showed
NC. At my birthday party June
had gone out and brought me in a
bunch &C ls roses with $50 bill
concealed among their stems. These
7 had managed 10 take without let
ting him know was aware of the
money.
Mr. Colby was the third and last
OF the men who sought TO pay me
attentions. And ! think he was the
one who occupied my mind most
he was older han the other two
and had "A pleasant, nonchalant way
OF speaking. He had asked me TO
luncheon once or twice But he
did not seem very anxious TO press
the acquaintance we had formed.
Ills indifference piqued me.
June. haracteristically. had called
or me almost Immediately after my
birthday party 0ithout being asked.
II did not seem to occur to him
that he could hc unwanted any
where Fe cane TO my. home. and
quite charmed my mother with n
certain Difference and admiration
which he shoved her II was the
rort of thing she had not had for
many years Then later in the
evening. when we had been left
alone together. june said
What did you do With The roses
gave yop2 You didn't care enough
Tor them 70 keep any OF them IN
memory. did you"
or coursc | knew what he meant
I had been wondering all evening
what would say n he were 10 re-.
ftt 10 the mo-ey he had slipped
among The flowers
IL did keep some Of them" 7
hammered.
June looked at me quickly and
shrcwdly
Perhaps you found a little keep.
sake 81 tried 10 give YOU ."
didn't know what TO say I rc-
mcmbered Fred Ellersley's advice
never TO take money from any man
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Warmed Over

Never throw away single Slice
of cooked potato Use cold pota.
tees in salad. soup. hash TO be
ralatabic, potatoes which are warm
ed mp must be heated 10 As high
a temperature as possible without
burning them, and aust be served
very hot \ little minced onion, or
green pepper may he added
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
MINNESOTA G.. O. p.
LEADER is DEAD

ST PAUL, Mimi Nov 2l2.-C.
A. Congdon. Minnesota member OF
the Republican national committee,
died at his ST. Paul hotel apartment
today Heart trouble caused his
death. which was expected.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
With Potato Prices Sky High You'll Want Substitute
Food; Uncle Sam Gives Recipes Through Biddy Bye

changes 10 steam inside and unless
the potatoes are 20 be eaten imme-
diately this must be allowed 10 es-
cape thru holes in the skin pricked
with fork or it changes back 10
water and makes the potato soggy.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Baked Potatoes

When baked IN their skins pota.
toes probably undergo much the
same changes as in boiling except
that they lose practically none of
their ingredients except little
water S0Ve cf heir moisture
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

Doll Shade for Electric Bulb.
sy 6looY BYE.
Scarcity adds value Co almost
everything Even grownups will
now that the dol famine has raised
prices so per cent
There are Al least 10 different
uses 10 which My Lady Crinoline
may be put when she is not de
signed for a playth,ng Ia gor-
seous pannierei gown OF stif white
silk and lowered brocade she makes
the very newes' shade for an e,ec.
tric lamo.
Dressed as a colonial dame, with
crossed kerchief and full skirts she
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
ATHENS DEF|ES
ALLIES, Is RUM0R
Refuses to Send Teuton Diplo-
mats Home. Says
Dispatch

LONDON, Nov 21.--A Central
News dispatch from Athens declares
the Greek cabinet has refused the
demand OF Admiral FournoI. repre-
senting the Allies. that the German
Austrian, Bulgarian and Turkish
ministers leave the canuaI before
tomorrow
The dispatch states that another
meeting OF The cabinet will he held
before the matter is definitely de
termined.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

CLEVELAND-Diversity Is the by
word Of the CleSelsnd federated wo-
mems clubs Today they are dis
cussing cats. dogs and pawn 5rok-
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

makes marvellous tea coy At
tired in Victorian hoops she be
comes very handy pin cushion
AZ ballet girl sho conceals the
powder tox. or is herself the pow.
der pun,
In her most elaborate costume
Ny LADY Crinolinc conceals the
telephone. Heavily weighted she
becomes door stop. Made of gold
lace she adorns the bottles OF dress.
ing tables.
In chintz, she masquerade as a
work basket AMI IN linen or paper
as twiue box. Made OF the most
delicate materials, she adOrns the
dinner table in the form of favors
or bonbon boxes.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

WlNNETKA, m lis girl ever
so beautiful man NAV be eEcus-
able az law for kissing her without
permission Police MAGISTRATE
Prouty may decide TODAY. for Raw
mond Burgert kissed pretty Rather.
inc Borre and tried to repeat
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
sox IN BLUE AND GOLD.
Bv eIpOY BYE.

Boxes are among the require
monts OF every drcssing table. New
boves follow the prevailing lad for
upholstery effects in fancy work.
With patience and a glue pot the
clever maker OF Christmas gifts can
perfect very lovely boxes OF assort-
ed sizes. The box pictured is one
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

For ordinary ear, TO a club meet
Ing. on q shopping tour or for The
Office, am sure you will find this
little blouse very practical and
pretty
It's a Fashion Art Magazine de.
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22

WlLNrETTE. Ill.-Miss Helen
Gemmil was quite accommodating,
The burglar who entered her room
found her awake She gave him n
match when his hashlight failed
and showed him her jewel case. He
got nothing
The Detroit times., 1916-11-22
Odds and Ends

OSSINING. y Y-There1l be 313
hours less OF work and more OF
rest in Sing Sing prison every year
from nov on Warden Derricks
new work day ends az p. m, in
stead OF 4. As ~ did
NEW VORK-The blond Eskimos
are peeved az Vilhjalmur Stef-
snsson, their discoverer because
they think he introduced them to
influenza. the explorer wrote TO a
friend here from Cape Kellett
NEW YQRil-Ten thousand no
telkeepers will discuss the hat
checking evil prd other affairs in
~-''''~' nvontjon At Grand Cen.
tral palace here
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-10
Camp Fire Girls to Celebrate

Camp Fire Girls 20 Celebrate
The fourth birthday anniversary OF
the National Camp Fire Girls organl-
cation occurs on March II. and the
organization Is to celebrate this an
niversary by observing one OF Its
foundation principles - helpfulness,
Each campfire In the United States
will furnish at least one complete
outfit OF baby clothing to be sent TO
the belligerent nations OF Europe.
Members of Madrona Campfire, OF
this city. have been busy for the past
week preparing baby OUTFIT, which,
with other apparel. will be shipped
to New York Saturday pight. Dona-
tions OF useful articles Of children's
clothing are asked. and Mrs. ]. A..
westcott. guardian OF Madrona camp
fire, may be notified before noon to-
morrow. by telephone. No. S4S-J.
Donations OF money to defray the
express charges will be thankfully
received.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-10
ROYAL Nieknames.

william |. Of England was william
the Conqueror. lie conquered Harold
and became king of>rhc first Norman
dynasty that gave England four rulers
His father was Robert the Devil
Leopold |. vf Germany was called the
Little Man In Red Stockings, :.
Juana. widow of phillp rhe Fair was
the Mad Queen,
James II. VI Scotland was the Just,
James ~. of the Sume country wns
called King Of the lrUu Bet
Charles the Great OF France. son of
Pepin the Short. extended the limits Of
the empire from The Baltic to the Med
lterranean and from the buy or l!is'ny
to the coast Of Illyria. His son WIS
known as Louis tile Pious
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-10
Personal AND LOCAL


Mrs, A. A. Flynn went to Medtord
this morning.
o. s. Goodnow left this morning
on his return to his mine north OF
the city.
Thos. A. Smith. hotel keeper at
Harbor, Ore, spent q few days In this
city and Ashland.
Or, A, A, witham returned this
morning from a professional trip to
Oakland. Cal.
P. f, Gerold, rancher and fruit
grower In the Illinois district, came
in from Selma this morning.
Royal Club coffee soc pound at
Pardee's, 69s
Mrs, Herman Schmidt returned
this afternoon from Albany. where
she spent a month with her parents,
Mrs, Clyde Thomas went to Rogue
River this afternoon to visit her
brother, DR.. Whiteaker.
R. /. Helm left this morning on n
trip down the river to Agness to re-
pair the government telephone line,
Miss Margaret Spalding left this
morning for Eugene. and after few
days visit win return to her home
at Bend, Ore.
P. S. Frye, a boyhood school friend
OF Horace C. Hall. of this city, ar
rived this morning from Elko. New.
and viii spend few days in the
city.
w. E. Smith left last night on his
return to Portland, having spent a
few days in the city, owing to the III
ness and death of his father, Edwin
Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Douglas. of
,Grinelle, Iowa. arrived last night
from Los Angeles. where they spent
the winter. and will visit their daugh-
ter, Mrs. W. B. Pinkerton.
E. l.. Moody, Of Portland. assist
ant manager of the General Electric
company, spent Thursday in the city.
c. L. Clevenger, local manager. show
ed Mr.. Moody over this section OF
the valley.
o. U. Newell, q former business
man Of Grants Pass. arrived this
from Centralia, WASH.
which has been his home for some
years. Mr.. Newell says he may To-
cate here again.
E. T. Roup. brother-in-law OF Mrs.
H. F. Bailey, stopped of in Grants
Pass over night. leaving this morn
ing for his home at Joseph, Ore. Mr..
Roup is a banker in his home city.
and had spent the winter in Los An
geles.