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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
By Leo Pap

Us fellos was playing football out in the street with Puds Simkinses foot ball this aftirnoon. Puds Simkins not being thare on account of being home practicfng on the peano, wich he has to do a hour every day, and aftir a vile Sid Hunt kicked the football so hard that stn1thing happened to it and all the air leeked out.
 G, now wat will we do, Puds Sim kins is the ony one noz how to blow it up, and hes home, practicing, sed Sam Krawss.
 III take it erround to his house and get him to blow it up, I sed.
 Wich did, Skinny Martin and Ed Wernick coming with me. and as soon as we got outside of iPudses par Ter we herd him practicing and, n6cked on the window and Puds came and opened it, and I sed, Hay, Puds, blow this up will you, Sid Hunt kicked all the air out
 It takes 5 rninits to blow that up and I aint aloud to stop practicing, don't. eny of you fell no how to play the peano so you can practice for me vile I'm blowing it up and then my naofhir will think it's still me practic- ing, sed Puds.
 Wich none of us moo how, and Puds sed, Aw. it's a sintsh, you come in, Benny, and III show you how.
 
 I went in the par1er, Skinny Martin and Ed Wernick waiting outside, and jest then Mrs. Sinkins called down frum upstares, Charles, wy aren't you practicing.
 I am, sed Puds. Wich he startid to, saying, See, see all I'm doing, I'm jest playing these 3 keys and then these 3, its a sintsh, you go ahed and do it vile blow the football up.
 And he started to blow it Up and I started to try to practice for him, ony kepp avn hitting the rong 3 keys all the time. sownding fearse till Puds took a. hunk of pencil out of his pocAit and put Htte1 mum bers on the 6 keys I was supposed to hit, I, ?. 3, 4, 5, 6, and aftir that it sownded pritty good, and I kepp avn hitting 1, 2, 3, and then 4, 5, 6. till Puds had it all blowed up, and by that time it was time for him to stop practicing. and he went out with us and got in the game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
''TIz" FOR SORE,
 TIRED FEET-AH!
"Tiz" is grand for aching swollen tender, calloused
 feet or corns.

An! what relief. No more tired feet; no more burning feet; no more swollen, aching, tender, sweaty feet bunions.
 No matter what ai1s your feet or what under the sun you've tried with out getting relief, just use ''Tiz. ' ''Tfz' is the only remedy that draws out all the poisonous exudations which puff up the feet. 'Tiz'' cures your foot trouble so you'll never limp or draw up your face in pain. Your shoes don't seem tight and your feet will never, never hurt get sore and swollen. Think of it, no more foot misery, no more agony from corns, ca1louses or bunions.
 Get a 25-cent box at any drug store or department store and get instant relief. Wear smaller shoes. Just once try "Tiz." Get a whole years foot comfort for only 25 cents. Think of it.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
Frock of Self Striped Voile.

There is nothing prettfer among the inexpensive materials for developing this froch than tapestry blue self strip ed voile- It is smart when made upon even the simplest lines and combines well with trimmings of the same or contrasting material This model is made without a lining. and the back of the waist extends over the front to give a yoke effect with pointed tabs The attached skirt Is a four-piece de- sign finished with a deep hem at the lower edge and trimmed on either side of the front with large pockets. Tn medium size the dress requires 3% yards 54-fnch material. with k yard contrasting material for collar and belt
 There can be no mistake in cutting the dress if the guide Is carefully stud fed. for each section of the pattern Is placed to secure smart lines and avoid waste of material The collar sections and back of the waist are laid on the lengthwise fold of goods as illustrated, and the belt Is placed in the same way. but can be laid crosswise also if de- sired.
 The front gore of the skirt runs par alIel with the selvage of the voiIe. rest ing on lengthwise thread. The sleeve and pocket come next, and to the right of these ts the front and cuff After these sections are placed there still re- mains considerable space on which to place the back gore of the skirt
 If the tabular effect Is not fancfed for the yoke. then cut off the pointed shoulder edge of back $ inch forward on line of small 'on perforations. To shorten the skirt the hem may be made deeper or the lower edges of the gores cut off the desired amount
 While the use of contrasting material for the belt and collar are exceedingly smart. the dress will be in equally good taste if made entirely of the voile.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
LEONARDPS
 L|vER-AID

For weak, worn-out women and all men who lack vitality and energy on account of a liver that refuses to work right, there is a wonderful help in Leonardfs Liver-Aid, the great tonic stmiulant and purifier of the liver, stomach and bowels. It is delicious to take, safe and sure. Does not gripe or harm the system as it con tains no caIomeI or dangerous drugs Composed of purely vegetable in gradients, best known to overcome constipation, indigestion, bilfousness, dull aches, pains belching, cf1i1ls, headaches, weariness, lost energy and all troubles that a bad liver cause. Permanently strengthens and fnvigor- ates. soc at your druggists or Hind1e's Drug Stores, 987 Main street and 909 Main street.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
BUSINESS AND MATRIMONY.
Dear Miss Ldbbey:

Dear Miss Iibbey:
 Do you think a true Christian lady could make a success in strange State when she is nice looking and has a little money to start the business? :? Also, does g. lady have a better chance in marrying g. good, nice man in the Far West or in the East? Please ad- wise an anxious reader.
 xY.z.
 A woman unacquainted with or un- accustomed to business life will not find it easy to hoe her own row against competition in which there is no sympathy or pity. You had better remain where you are known than travel hundreds of m les to try your fortune in a city you are unacquainted with. As to marrying, both Eastern and Western men are loyal to sweet good womanhood. You may meet many men the world over, only one of whom will be susceptible to your charms. Dan Cupid is supposed to bring hearts intended for each other together by his own mysterious meth ods, though the wide world separates them. I could not think of interfering with the little love gods ways and means by advising you to go either i East or West. Stay where you are and the aIl-important HE will search
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
WHERE'S THE
 STEADY LOVER?
Dear Miss LibbeY:

Dear Miss Libbey:
 am a young Iady-a country school teacher of 23. Am engaged to a young man. five years my senior, who pro- posed by letter. Hs lives in a large town only Is miles away, but does not take the trouble to come to visit me only about once in a month or six weeks; then does not remain later than g. o'clock. Another gentleman calls every few evenings, He does not speak, one word of love, but I think he would were I free. Would you ad- wise me to break off with my steady lover for gentleman No. ?. who seems far more appreciative? There is no love in the letters receive and he leaves without asking for good night kiss, though we are. betrothed. Nor does he refer to when we are to marry in any way. Kindly adv wish to be honorable.
 MISS HELEN c. A.
 Ask lover No. to release you if the betrothal chains which bind yon to him have become irksome, telling him why. There should be mutual love to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
ToDAY's POEM
WAITING LOVE.

There's nothing in the world, know. That can escape from love, For every depth it goes below, And every height above. It waits, as waits the sky, | ntil the ciauds go by, Yet shines serenely on
 With an eternal day, Alike when they are gone, And when they stay. ImplacabIe fs love,
 Foes may be bought or leased From their hostile intent, { But he goes unappeased Who is on kindness bent
 Henry D. Thoreau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
LAURA JEAN LIBBYeS DAIIY>TALKS ON HEART TOPICS Copyrighted Mcclure Newspaper
T HE APOLOGIZEs.

eff could hold your hands tonlght 1 Just for a little while, and know
 That only I, of all the world, | Pressed them so, | In vain the 1ongings of the lips, 1 The eyes desire, and the pain;
 The hunger of the heart-O love. l Is it in vain?''
 1 Was there ever a pair of lovers-no matter how devoted they may pc 10 each other-who have not had their
 little differences, amounting to down
 right spats now and then! l Perhaps there are some couples whose course of love has run smooth' but they are few and far between
 The tilt usually ends in the couple not
 speaking they sit opposite each other in the parIor. Each looks to the other to speak first. The hands of the clock have gone around fully an hour during their awkward silence, yet both are obdurate. He takes his hat and departs with no word, not even good night.
 He regrets his behavior quite as soon as he reaches the pavement. He locks up at the window with the hope of seeing here there. But no eager face parts the curtains and he passes on. The girls pride rebels against his leave taking. The least he could have said would have been goodnight, she muses.
 She reaches her own room in a burst of tears There, quite by herself, she goes over the incident which brought about their difference. It was their first lovers quarrel Turn it about as she wouldd, she could not see that the fault was hers. Even his sister, of whom he made a confdant, decided that the quarrel was of her brothers making and that it was his duty to apologize and her hers to make over lures. a
 Even the men who are the deepest in love can be stubborn. He remains away a. week in the hope that. she will send for him. Then another and yet another. By that time he is ashamed to attempt to make oyertures for reconciliation. He has hoped for a chance meeting with her to strafghtens out their difficulty. But as the weeks lengthen into months he realizes that if they are ever to make up the over lures must come from him. ! He discovers that girls have pride. That they will not stoop even to con quer. A woman knows, no matter how dearly she loves a man, that 1t is not right to condone a fault which is assuredIy his, and that were she to do so before marriage he would have no fear of the consequences of his little transgressions after wedding her.
 She is willing to forgive him if he apologizes A man who holds out against a step to reinstate himself in the affections of his sweetheart is un- worthy of her. There is such a thing as false pride. It accomplishes no good results. On the contrary, it wrecks hopes. love and lives. He who is at odds with his sweetheart should sit down calmly and figure the mat ter out. Is his life as happy without her? Could he live on without her love to brighten his way? If his heart answers no, let him make haste to go to her and apologize, take her in his arms and VOW never to quarrel again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
SARAH J. DICKIE
 DIES AFTER LIFE
 1O8 YEARS LONG
Milford Woman Succumbs to Illness While on Visit
 to Philadelphia.
Especial to The Farmer.)

Milford, Jan. 11-Sarah Jane Dickie, aged 1o8,. resident of Milford for more than 25 years and said to have been the oldest woman in the state of Connecticut, as we'll as the descendent of one of the most remarkable families in this country or Canada, noted for longevity, has died in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Dickies who will be remember ed to have lived with one son and a daughter, John and Amanda Bray, on the Bray farm, Laurel Beach, until two months ago, is survived by two sons and four daughters, none of whom is less than 75 years of age and one of whom will be 90 years old in a few months.
 Born in Nova Scotia of a large Eng fish family who early emtgrated from England, each of whom lived to his ninetieth year, she inherited the out door habits and active life of her ore fathers. Until 50 years ago she lived in Nova Scotia and thence moved to Milford, where she was active in all social and religious affairs until the time of her departure for PhiladeI- phia to visit a son during the Christ mas holidays.
 Two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Bray and Mrs. Amanda Bray, survive in Philadelphia, two sons, Lee and L. F. Dickie reside in the same city and two sons, one of whom is fighting with the Allies. somewhere in France at the ripe age of 70 odd years, are resi- dents of Nova Scotia
 When last seen in Milford, Mrs. Dickie had a remarkable memory for dates and happenings during the early part of the last century and recount ed many memorable deeds of settlers and Indian fights both in Nova Sco- tia and New England. Burial will be in Philadelphia
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
you out soon or late.
A NURSES SYMPATHY.
Dear Miss Libbey:


 After reading in your column the letter of suffering woman, Mrs. D. E.. who asked you to advise her how to get sleep, I, as a nurse, offer the following suggestions: Breathe deeply (by open window if possib1e) while moving arms ten to fifteen times over head, letting arms fall slowly at side. Bend arms backward until finger tips touch, behind back-same number of times. Rise on ttptoe. a dozen times at least, taking in long bpeaths, hold ing same long as possible, then exhaI- ing slowly. Bend body while holding knees in straight position, until finger tips touch floor. Knees must not bend ever so slightly or this particular ex- ercise is of no benefit. Sleep on right side, arms and limbs straight. No pill low. Breathe deeply five minutes.
 ~ E NURSE
 It costs nothing to try the above ex- pertinent. If it does not catch that wary fish, sleep, a mapping, it will cer- tainIy break no hooks. Exercising is a good habit to acquire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
HOW GAN SHE FIND ABEAU?
Dear Miss Libbey:

Dear Miss Libbey:
 Can you tell me how it is that l. good looking, stylish and always out among young folks. do not get beau while each and every one of my girl friends have found fine beaux and two of them are soon to wed? Is there any rule to go by to attract the op- posite sex? If so, are they printed :? Kindly answer.
 CHI. There are no printed rules or other wise on heart capturing. The very uncertainty of the love game is it's irresistible charm. It is supposedly in tended that each woman shall attract to the extent of loving but one heart. She must wait patiently until the mas culine owner of that heart comes her way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
Maple Layer Cake.

Cream a cepfuI of butter and two cupfuls of sugar (granulated), add a (beaten separately, a pinch of salt, and three cupfuIs of four. in which have been sifted three tablespoonfuls of baking powder. Bake in layers. For the filling, boil one pound of ma pie sugar Cbroken in small bits) in just enough water to keep from burn ing. When it will spin a thread, re- move from the fire and stir until it begins to cool; do not allow it to harden. Then add slowly the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs and three tab1espoonfuls of powdered sugar. Spread between the layers and sprinkle thick1y with some finely chopped nutmeats. Cover the top and sides with any good plain white icing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
MISS LIBBEYS REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in sure attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Per SonaI letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean LibBey, No. 916 President St., Brooklyn, NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
Raked Indian Pndding.

Heat one quart of fresh milk to the boiling point. sprinkle in gradually IA cups of fine granu1ated meal, stirring lconstantly. When thickened cool a little, then add quarter cup of rich molasses, one-half tea spoon of salt, two teaspoons of gin- ger, and beat until smooth. Butter a stone pudding dish, using plenty of butter; pour in the batter and add one quart of cold milk. Bake at once in a very slow oven for four or five ours. Serve with hard sauce or cream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
GERMAN EMPLOYES
 WELL CARED FOR

Berlin. Jan. 11.-In many ways at least the German working man or em- ploye, of any kind receives the most perfect protection from; his paternaI government of any similar person in the world. The following case. just decided, is illustrative of the right of German employees and of the safe guards thrown around them
 A soldier, wounded in the war, was 1nVaHded home and discharged. Pres ently he received a position as a flo- tel porter. He had hardly held the job a fortnight, however, when he was missed one day just as a. guest arriv- ed A clerk showed the arrival to a room, but was astonished as he open ed the door to find the missing DOT ter, fully clothed and with very mud dy boots, badly under the influence of liquor. lying on the guests bed.
 The hotel proprietor summarily dismissed the porter. The diseharg- ed emp1oye, however, sued under the law which specifics that notice must be given except in certain weII-def1ned cases. The court upheld the pprters claim and awarded him back pay of 167 marks, on the following grounds:
 The porter's surrender. to the infu- ence1 of liquor probably was due in part to his earlier wounds. His act in lying down on the guests bed was caused by his intoxication. There fore it was attributable to the wounds and excusa5ble. One case of drunk enness was not sufficient to warrant summary dismissal unless the em- ploye in advance had been specifically warned not to visit sa1oons-which was not the case with the so1dfer-por- ter In addition he had not been hir- ed on probation and therefore was entitled to full notice before being dis missed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
CORNER TOR COOKS
Cheap But Tasty Dish.

For an inexpensive luncheon dish buy two calves hearts, which are enough for an ordinary sized family. Slice these as one would tomato. dip in flour, salt and pepper and brown in half butter and half lard, or fry in bacon grease. Serve with curls of bacon and garnish with water cress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

A son, weighing 12 pounds, Was born on, Friday to MT. and Mrs An
 drew Harding at their home, 1241
 Pembroke street. The baby's father is a driver in the empIoye of the
 Adams Express Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

This is the kind of a party gown that any clever mother can make. It is fashioned of pale blue taffeta, with four narrow ruffIes on the skirt, which are met by an overdress of white net. The empire bodice is out lined with a little wreath of French rosebuds, from which depends bit of white shadow lace.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Two men were injured, one prob- ably fatally. by an explosion at the plant Of the international Phosphate Chemical Go, at Roosevelt, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Mrs. Christian Waves turned on the gas in her home at Lyons, IL, killing her five children and herself. She ts reported to have quarreled with her husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

The Anchor line Cameronia arrived in New York from Glasgow and Liv- erpooI after a stormy voyage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
Miller, an inv.

Albert F, Miller, an investment broker wanted at Providence on a charge of embezzIement of more than sso0. 900. was arrested at Boston
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

The Swiss Government is reporte' to be seriously considering the adop ton of bread cards, similar to thos in use in Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Miss Percy Haswel1, an actress, wa fnjufed at Allentown. Pa, when sh' fell 12 feet from the stage balcony il Romeo and Juliet.'"s 5.vsfqs-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

A report from Tall gRiver. Mass, states that the Cotton h1anufacturers' Association is opposed to tho 10 per cent wage increase asked by the un-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.

Prof Eugene w. HfIgard, aged S3, the oldest living professor emeritus of the University of California. died of the grip at Berkeley, Cal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Japan was officially informed that Yuan Shi Kai will be crowned Elm peror of China early in February.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Major Nathan J. Cutler. a civil wal veteran, died at the Volunteer Hos pital, New York, from exposure. He wa s7O years of age. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Adjutant- General Stotesbury de- c1ared that no professional prize fights will be held in New York state ar : m ories
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Joseph Johnson, former fire com missioner. will probably be appointed postmaster at New York,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Two members of the crew were killed when a Zeppelin became en- tangled in telegraph wires while land ing at Namur. Belgium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

Articles of incorporation were filed at Ottawa, Canada, by the Canada Mi tro Products, Ltd, capital $5,ooO,O0O, to manufacture war munitions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

At the request of Solicitor Genera. Davis the Supreme Court set the gov ernmant case against the Reading Coal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

combination for argument on April 3, next
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

TUNER AL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS, JOHN RICK * SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-11

s'If I could hold your hands tonight Just for a little while, and know That only I, of all the world Pressed them so, In vain the Iongings of the lips, The eyes desire, and the pain; The hunger of the heart-O love, Is it in vain?"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-08
ARKANSAS GUARD
 LOADING EQUlPMET
First Regiment Will Move Thursday Morning Over Rock Island and Second in Evening Over Iron Mountain Route.

Little Rock, Aug S.-The army wagons, which have been parked for several weeks on state capitol grounds were yesterday loaded ready for transportation to Deming with the troops. Twenty-four were loaded on Rock Island cars, and twenty on Iron Mountain. Six cars of baggage were also loaded for shipment. The First Regiment will move Thursday morn ing, over the Rock Island, in fifteen tourist cars and two standard Pull mans, and the Second Regiment will move Thursday afternoon over the Iron Mountain in thirteen tourist cars and two Pullmans.
 The War Department has finally notified Guard headquarters of its re- fusal to grant waiver to Capt. Bill Stoddard, deputy State auditor, who had been appointed captain of the Little Rock company. He was re- jected by the medical examiners be- cause of overweight and a few other slight physical defects.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-08-08
l5,OOO AUTOMOBILES
 IN ARKANSAS
Valued at S15,000, 0,000-Demand For Cars Increasing so Rapid ly That Dealers Have Difficult ty in Securing Enough.

Little Rock, Aug. 8.-Statisticians have been making some interesting calculations on the subject of auto mobiles. There are approximately 15,000 automobiles in the state. At an average of S1,000 each, that repre- sents an original outlay of 5000 ,00O increasing so rapidly every day that some dealers find it difficult to secure enough cars to meet the demand
 But that is not all. It is estimated that depreciation is about 25 per cent annually, or another S3,750,00 on the cost of cars now in use Add 70 this $3,O00,000 per year for the upkeep and we have a grand total of S6,- 100000 annually, not counting orig inal cost, or more than three times the total revenue of the state govern ment. The automobile business has become one of the four or five pig industries in the world. and Arkansas is contributing its share toward it.