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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
l. FIRST ENGLISH BARD.

The first English bard to attain last ing fame was Godfrey Cliaucer, who was born in London about 1340 and died 516 years ago today, Oct. 25, 400. ''The father of English poe try'' was the son of a vintner named John Chaucer, and in his youth serv- ed his king as a soldier and was taken prisoner by the French. The Eng fish king paid $S0 for his ransom. which was quite a high price to pay for a poet. .Chaucer's most celebrat- ed work, ''The Canterbury Tales" was written between 1873 and 400. It consists of a series of tales suppos- ed to be told by a company of pill grirns to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket at Canterbury, and in it's pages we get such pictures of English life and ways of thought as are found nowhere else. Chaucer doubtless got the idea for this work from the De cameron of. Boccaccio, the Italian father of the short story" Through out the greater part of his life Chau- cer held public posts of various kinds. His body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
SUFFERING POLAND ASKS AMERICAN AID
 AT BENEFIT CONCERT

Perhaps no more worthy appeal has ever been made to the American peo- pie than the one of the Polish Relief committee. This committee has ar- ranged for aSbig benefit concert at the State Street Casino, Nov. g, and the public is asked to help the fund by attending. You'll be we'll entertained as "Stojowski" is a marvel.
 Who is Sigismond Stojowski? There are plenty of people in this city who can easily answer this question, being familiar with the songs and other com positions of this celebrated Polish pi- anist-composer, and perhaps, with his splendid playing. Yet there are many others who. while they keep abreast of the times in the musical world may have but a vague idea of him. He is really one of the great pianists of modern times, ranking with Pad erewski, who plays many of the com positions of his conpatriot. He is a versatile composer, his works, like those of the old masters of music, in- cluding the cantata, the song, the sym phony, the sonata, and the shorter musical compositions. He is a genu- inc son of Poland, intensely patriotic, and with all the genius of that afflict- ed people. Thaddeus Wronski, who is appearing with Stojowski in a ser ies of concerts for the benefit of the Polish War Victims Relief Fund, is a baritone of high order. who has made a signal success in grand opera as well as on the concert stage. Both will be heard here on the evening of Thursday, Nov. g. Tickets are on sale at the Wissner Piano Warerooms, 923 Main street. There are hundreds of good seats left but it behooves you to make reservation at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
BETTER HAVE CHAPERON.

J. w. F. asks: Two militlamen stationed in our town, state of Texas,
 made agreeable calls at our home, an hour sometimes. Is it proper for us to encourage their few calls, asking that they call again? If girls leave home town are they ito invite men to
 write them postcards or little letters If not busy? If gfown boys and girls
 go to picnics in grove, should couple stroll arm in arm without chaperon by their side?'
 Parents will strictly decide regard ing callers. If they permit, invite to icall again. Bidding goodbye, may say, Like to hear from you, post
 cards or so, if you've time." Invite
 nice chaperon to go along in secluded
 groves or remain in sight of crowd.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
SOLDIER SENDS
 CAMP PAY FOR
 CAMPAIGN FUND
Suggests Clairvoyant As Re publican Candidate for
 President.

New York, Oct. 25.-The attempt of Republicans to make capital out of the supposed indignation of Ma tional guardsmen ordered to the Texas border was given emphatic re- buke to-day in a letter recefved at Democratic National headquarters. When Henry Morgenthau, Chairman of the Finance Committee, opened his mail this morning, two gold pieces rolled out of an envelope. The fol- lowing letter was enclosed with the following:
 McAllen, Texas. H'Dear Sir:
 To-day was pay-dfy for the month of September, and I herewith enclose my wages Ca ten and a five dollar gold piece) which I wish to contribute to the Wilson campaign fund.
 ''It is my belief that all of us are under great obligations to MT. Will son and the present administration and the enclosure is, in a small way, my manner of acknowledging mine.
 "I do not believe that the intelligent voter will accept vague promises for constructive legislation, heed icono- elastic orations for unceasing uplift toward humanity; nor desire war with our poor, helpless Southern neigh bors-a war which could only result in an empty victory for us and which we would never cara 70 :5oss..
 "The Republicans spell-binders en- deavor to criticize President Wilson for not being sufficiently endowed with far-sightedness. If they desire O clairvoyant for Chief Executive, why did not they nominate Ouija?
 with best wishes I am.
 Sincerely yours,
 WALTER R. KUHN, '"Troup K, First New York Cavalry"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
Potato Soup.

Four medium-sized potatoes, four cupfuls milk, one small onion, three tablespoonfuls butter. two tablespoon fuls flour, one-fourth teaspoonful eel cry salt, dash of cayenne, one tea spoonful chopped parsley. salt and pepper to taste.
 Cook potatoes ln salted water until soft, drain and rub through a strainer. There should be two cupfuls. Scala the milk with the sliced onion, remove the onion and slowly add the milk to the potato. Melt the butter, adding flour and seasoning, and stir until well mixed, then stir into hot soup and boil one minute. Strain and add parsley
 The following are a few potato re- |. cipes which are different.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

der in front of the outer blouse. Stitch as indicated and close right underarm and shoulder seams as notched and finish left shoulder and under-arm edges for closing. Finish armhole edges with corded piping.
 Face and sew collar to neck edge. Finish neck edge of collar from left shoulder seam, to the front edge of collar for closing. The collar should be embroidered Before faced.
 Now, taking the skirt, join gores as notched, leaving left side seam free above large 70" perforation in front gore and finish edges for clos ing. Gather upper edge between double "PT" perforations. Sew to lower edge of outer front and back, notches, center-fronts, center-backs and seams even.
 Next, face the belt and trimming pieces. Bright colored silk or satin may be used, if desired. Adjust trim ming piece underneath belt, matching single and double small foo" per forations. Turn the upper part of trimming piece over the belt and finish with buttons. Work eyelets near front ends of belt and slip rib bon or braid through the eyelets, then tie as illustrated
 Embroider the ends of the ribbon or finish with tassels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
GET. RICH QUICK YOUNG MEN.
When about to make a choice, I hear in tones of ire A stern gods tremendous voice Be counseled and retire."


 Many a man is just a good, honest
 worthy fellow if he hasn't a dollar in
 his pocket and must toll hard to earn
 his daily bread. He thinks himself
 most fortunate if a nice young wo- man, employed as he is, looks with fa-
 vor upon his suit, giving him reason to hope she will not say nay when he
 is ready to propose marriage.
 Hard toll makes man thrifty, care tful of his money and saving if any,
 thing can. He stops smoking when he counts the cost, walks to and from | his work and is exceedingly careful of his clothes. He, is termed a model young man.
 | Let a change of fortune come to any man and who can tell what he will de- velop into through the Influence of money? If he suddenly becomes pos i sessed of fortune left by an old un- cle or aunt of whom he barely knew the existence the good or bad qualities with which he is possessed assert themselves with astonishing rapidity. Though he may not have been noticed in office or shop to any extent before, he suddenly finds himself the center of attraction. A host of f1attering friends spring up about him. The larger the fortune to which he has fallen heir the higher up the class of men who seek him out, make his ac- quaintance and show their desire to chum with him. Education and man. lners might bar him from some homes, but, independent of this, he is vel conled in the. majority of cases.
 If he has become millionaire over | ,,if rl,t l,o r.; on tie less than a. god Great business opportunities are offered him by we'll known men. Brokers fAll over each other to show him the menagerie at the stock market. Real estate men are anxious to sell him mansions. Auto mobile plutocrats invite him out for a. spin, reminding him that man in his position cannot possibly do without a motor. The most beautiful of women insist upon their fathers, uhcles or brothers introducing him not only to their exclusive clubs, but them. It would make poor old uncle or aunt who had hoarded that~wealth so carefully turn over in their graves to see the get-rich-quick relative make ducks and drakes of that fortune. In story books, the young man weds the girl who loved him and whom he loved in poverty. In real life, the new ana wonderful influences brought to bear uon him crowd her out of his thoughts and his heart. Newer fancies take possession of him. His wealth flies like chaff before the wind He is dazed with power and pleasure. His attorneys cry Halt! in vain. He does not heed. He is sure he could never spend a million of money during the rest of his lifetime. Such cases always end in the same old way-the fool and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
HER ORIGINAL CARD
 AND LETTER PARTY

K. M. R. asks: Gan I get up a nice original card and letter party? Would friends or well known acquafnt- ances of both sexes write few lines if they picked out a small photograph of mine? Could they write me on card of their photos? Kindly inform us girls of your idea, as it's something new among acquaintances.'
 It is very original. 2 Older persons may supervise and inteIligently help you out in getting up with innocent fun abounding. Novelty in games is worthy and taking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

 { CORNER FOR COOKS }
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Potato Apples and Pears.

Two cupfuls mashed potatoes, salt, ~sjte pepper, two egg yolks, one egg, taoI<. bread crumbs, cloves and parl srey.
 AaS seasoning, butter and egg yolks Ia hot mashed potatoes. Form into safls the size of small apples and sears, roll in flour, dip in egg and ssoat with fresh bread crumbs. Make N=1 1ndentation in the top and bottom ,. each to resemble the fruit, and fry in hot fat.
 When done, take the stems from apples or pears, whichever are most convenient, and insert in each indenta- tion. Garnish with parsley.
 These potato apples and pears may be baken in the oven instead of fried in deep fat.
 Peaches can be shaped from nash ed sweet potato, and baked.
 The following rule for potato soup is favorite in one Pittsfield house. hold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
CHOOSE ONE AND
 TO THAT ONE BE TRUE

B. w. and L. G. write: Kindly aid two girl friends, 17 and IS. One 17 goes with young man in high school. She's much taken up with him. He turns his admiring glances on other girls more often. Can, I gain his friendship from them? The one of IS is constantly escorted by another man. Corresponds with some one real nice. Which one she hasn't decided on. Days one appeals to her, evenings miss another. Thanks to tell us what is best"
 You fill up time so not to be alone to think Best choose ono and to that one be true.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
Baked Potatoes and onions

Eight potatoes, two large onions, lone-fourth> cupful butter. pepper and fsalt.
 Wash, peel and wipe the potatoes. Put them in roasting pan with melt ed butter. Peel onions and cut into thin slices; put them over potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bake in a moderate oven, basting frequently with hot fat and turning occasionally so that they become uniformly brown ed. Drain and serve with the onions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
Dressy Footwear.

Footwear was never prettier th<@ it is at present. Women's boots show combinations and designs that were unthought of for practical footwear. until recently. At Mollan's. the shop for correct footwear for women. misses, boys and small children. there are many models of women's smart boots. They are perfect in fit. sym- metrical and artistic and are of best makes. Prices at Mollan's, 10a6 Main street. range in accordance with the many grades and lines of desirable fOotwear-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

As cooler weather approaches vel vet takes the place of serge for the -one-piece gown. This model ega %
 InexpensiveiS reproduced in dasss as velveteen trimmed with woeas ...iAS broidery. There is an underbloHsr G chiffon cloth, requiring about 2 1-3 yards 36-inch material. The fitness of the dress may be held in at the waist by plain belt having trim ming pieces at the sides, or crush belt. In medium size the design re- quires 6N yards 36-inch velveteen. Instead of chiffon underblouse, the lress may be made with an under
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Correct name and address must be given to insure attention, not to print. Use ink. White short letters, only on one side of paper. Address Miss Lib- bey, 916 President Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
THE NEWEST FAD.

Palest blue silk net is double flounc- ed and banded with silver lace. The bodice is mostly of wide blue satin rib bon eleverly arranged, And the shoul- der caps are silver net. Trailing down the left side over strip of the sil- yer material is gorgeous bunch of lavender orchids.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
LAURA JEAN LIBBYS DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS

his wealth are soon parted. Friends and acquaintances drop off like leaves in autumn and the far women close their doors against him. Only the girl who loved him in the other days proves steadfast and true. We may horde, deny ourselves the plain com. forts of life, but who knows how the. money is to go at the end?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

Acting Secretary Roosevelt sent a letter of commendation to Command CT Kenneth M. Bennett, of the U. S. S. Castine, who saved his vessel off the Dominican coast from destruction by a tidal wave on Sept. 1, when the cruiser Memphis was wrecked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
Potato Ounelet.

Two large potatoes, three eggs, one tablespoonful milk, salt and pepper, one tablespoonful butter.
 Wash, peel, and boil or steam pota- toes. When we'll done, drain and mash. Beat eggs with milk, add sea- soning and mix with potatoes. Melt butter in an omelet pan, pour in mix ture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
SuperAuous Hair Disappears Quickly

The safest and surest way to remove superfuous hair is to attack it under the skin as well as on the skin. Only De Miracle works on this principle, because 1t is quickly absorbed by the skin and alone contains certain ingredients which give it the power to rob hair of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
Avery Chic Model

body (using < yard of 36-ineh lin. ing materially, fitted with sleeves of chiffon or velyeteen.
 To make the underbody, face the front from the neck edge to 2 in- ches below small "o" perforatious to form 8 yoke. Close underarm and shoulder seams, hem the front and plait lower edge for the adjustment of the stay. The sleeve is made next, the fitness being eased into the seam as it is closed. Leave seam free Be- low large 70" perforations. Close cuff seam, sew to sleeve and sew sleeve into armhole of underbody.
 Next, form the plaits at the shoul-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
K. of c. to Hold Dance.

The Knights ofsColumbus will hold a dance Wednesday evening in the Slocum gymnasium.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

US Vltallty-itS life sustaining rec. limitations of De Miracle, the original liquid depilatory, are as worthless as pastes. and rub-on preparations, b e = cause they only re- move hair from the surface of the skin. We'll groomed wo- men always use De Miracle for remov- ing hair from limbs and under arms. Be sure to buy De Mir acle by name and you will avoid dis appointment. Fur thGrnOra yrnyy u,ill
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

Unusually chic is this little frock in lark blue velveteen trimmed with wool embroidery. A belt with trim ming pieces at the sides holds in the fulness of the design at the waist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

Copper imports in August totalled '43, ,890,857 pounds, valued at sS,654, ,7a1. '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25
v o G U E

"I know of none better" Genuine magazines of the highest character endorse only De Miracle. Beware of sO-ca1led en- dOrSemcnts 0 f bogus magazines which are used to exploit the sale of questionable depflat0ries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

Review Costume Mo- 7oo sizes a to AZ inches bust 20 eeu>
 Ihese Home Dressmaking arcSes pEe especiay Tor this newspaper from the very latest styles L The 1evew. u
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-25

get the only depilatory that contains binding guarantee which entities you to your money if it fails. In soc. $1.00 and $2.00 bottles, at your dealers, or direct. postpaid, in plain wrapper. Do Miracle Chemical Co, Dept. A-5, Park Ave-. and 129th St., New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-16

in the great markets for which there
is constant demand. Cooperation
in the management of creameries is
being successfully carried on in sew
eral towns in this county. furnishing
the farmers a better and more stable
market for their dairy products. These
beneficial undertakings right in our
midst should create the desire for
more complete cooperation.
The cold storage plant and store
house should be constructed beside
the railroad track here in St. Johns
bury at some point accessible to teams
and where cars could be loaded and
unloaded. Cold storage is a necessity
in the marketing of perishable goods
to the best advantage because they
are not uniformly produced. Eggs
are produced faster than they can be
proftably sold in the spring and early
summer, potatoes and fruits in the
fall. They can not be marketed to
advantage when the supply is ahead
Of the demand but stored until the de-
mand is greater they can bring prices
that will more than pay the cost of
storing them.
self-evident. He must be man able
to grade the goods properly, must
know where the best markets are and
how to reach them. He must be ac-
quainted with the supply of all the
markets so that shipments can be
made to the one offering the best
prices Above all he must be honest
and a good salesman. Such a man
would command a large salary but he
would be worth it.
If such an institution could increase
the income from each farm only ten
dollars a year it would mean for the
100 farmers in the county SIT, 900 ad-
ditional income each year. This is an
undertaking that should not be con-
fined to the county but should include
all of the agricultural territory for
which st. Johnsbury is the natural
center If some farmer would be will
llS 10 invite IOuT OlIeT SOuHu DuSlileSS
farmers to meet with him and begin
the discussion and agitation for such
an organization here we believe ne
would be helping himself and opening |
the way for more profitable and there I
fore attractive agriculture. You may
meet at this Office if you desire. Who |
are the first five to volunteer to s,rve !
in this capacity?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-16
Attend The Town Caucus.

Probably every voter in town knows
that the caucus to nominate town of
ficers for the coming year is to be held
Saturday of this week at two o'clock
in the afternoon. If they stop to think
of it they will realize the town officers
are practically chosen at this meeting
because the caucus nominees are al
most invariably elected at the March
meeting. The men nominated stand
for certain policies in the conduct Of
town business and their selection by
the caucus to be candidates for Office
is an endorsement of the policies they
advocate. SO the Importance of at
tending the caucus must be evident to
every man interested in the towns
business.
There are some important policies
to be decided at the meeting Satur-
day. The men who are supporting
the candidacy of Charles Weeks for
overseer Of the poor believe the town
farm should remain equipped as it is
with a good dairy and good farm tools
and under the management of prac-
teal farmer should be made to pro-
duce as much of the farm supplies for
the whole poor department as possible.
They believe the overseer of the poor
should be man ready to aid all de-
serving cases but with courage enough
to prevent misuse of the towns funds
for undeserving people who try to get
haIr -I,.o IA |
help themselves
The men who have forwarded the
candidacy of Fred S. Hartman be
lieve the farm should be dismantled
and the place made simply a, town
stable. policy that has been tried in |
the past and greatly deprecated the |
value of the property. Other candi-
dacies have other motives behind |
them, some of them the securing of /
an office for certain individuals
Which policy seems the more desir-
able to you Mr.. Voter? You can ex-
press your choice to some advantage
on this matter at the caucus Saturday
and unless you do so you will have no
right to complain because some other
man and policy has won.
There are different issues at stake
in other candidates. and the voter ma
turally believes in one or the other.
He has the privilege to declare his
choice at the caucus He should re-
member the fellow having different
choice from him is likely to be at the
caucus and have his vote counted. 1t
is your duty to record your vote and
choice on Saturday afternoon.