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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
HAS THE ELDEST
 DAUGHTER A CHANGE?

Farewell! There is a pathos In that
 word
 Which time alone can never satsfy; A conscious parting from the things
 that were
 The sunshine and the cloud of days
 gone by"
 A large family is delight to most parents, but when they all grow up together, it takes the cleverest or mothers to smooth out difficulties that arise.
 Where there are several girls, all at tractive and popular, it is often se- rious matter for the mother to keep the younger fry in the background and give the eldest daughter every chance 10 make a good future. IT all of her younger sisters Insist upon coming into the parlor and helping entertain the young women and young men who call upon her, it is no won der she appea's to mother in her dl- le1nma
 In family where there are several daughters, it seems to be strange fact that the second or even younger girl secures the first regular beau. ln- deed she is often the first to wed, fact which has a most discourag1ng influence on the eldest daughter. She argues with her mother that nine young men out of ten will not become fascinated by a young woman Of 2l when lured away by the smiles of the prettier girl c IS.
 Of course the mother does her best to reason it out with her daughter, de- claring that young men who have a lovr cpty. vua not care for a girl nearing her thirties anyhow: that the older, more sensible men would find little attraction in the lass in her early teens.
 The eldest daughter declares that upon general principles the preference should be given her to meet unhar- assed these different types of men and figure out their likes and dislikes in her own way. It should be every elder sisters right, she also argues, where there's a number of young girls, to have an opportunity of chatting un- disturbed with a young man. No matter how serious-minded the aver age man may be, he throws off his seriousness in the midst of young girls and becomes jovial. His heart never has chance to settle down to matri- mony. Try as she may, a mother never has an offset to offer against these truths.
 The elder girl would hold her sisters back. The younger sisters deny her right to do so. They are quite anx- ious to push forward. A mather must be a decided diplomat to meet these situations. The wisest mothefs re- strain the younger girls from their desire to help the elder sister enter tain her beaux by stern command, if need be. They can amuse themselves up in their rooms or go and spend evenings with their chums. No at tempt should be made to cut the elder sister out. They hold to this rule even through the trying period of the elder sisters engagement, until she is mar ried and gone, to a home of her own, we'll knowing that there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.
 In many a family the eldest sisters rights are thus disposed of If there's half dozen or more girls, the young est may well regard the plan with alarm. How she shall get her chance before she gets to be passe is quite another story, which we shall take up later
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
LEADERSHIP FOR BOYS.

Organizations for boys are one of the typical ideas of the times. A great army of youngsters will gather this fall in the Boy Scouts. Wood craft League, Knights of King Arthur and so on. The Boy Scouts of Amer lea alone include 100000 members. The time when the boy used to sit down under the evening lamp ana read the Rollo books has gone by. To keep a1im out of the loaflng hangouts. he has been turned into a young club man.
 But it's one thing to get the boys into some of the many useful socie- ties, and it's quite another to have 1t work out some positive benefit. Leaders of the Boy Scout movement report great difficulty in securing; "ScoutmasterR" To fill this lack they are starting at Boston this fall a school for scout leadership. and re- ceiving applications for membership from all over the country.
 As things now are, many of these boy organizations run in a haphazard fashion Very few men have the gift for work with boys. Young America is a tough problem to han dle. He thinks quick. He has 0 very keen sense of humor. He feeis a desire to utter his witticisms at tho most inopportune times. His little spirit boils over with fun. and hc wants to make game of all drill or class work.
 The average man has to think very actively to 1ubdue thesc resourceful minds and squirming muscles. It takes an alert brain. an ingenious i'm agination, @ tolerant spirit. and a firm will. Most men feel utterly ex- hausted after an evening of 1t.
 There Is great need for organiza- tions to keep the boys off the streets and to provide outlet for their super fluous energy. A man who has n gift fer .his Eisd of leadership can do untold good. The ministers. church workers, and school teachers will have to make more of study of this work. Probably the clergyman cen exert more influence in this way than by the most exhaustive study of tho ology.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

Lieutenant Zinovi Pechkoff, a son of Maxim GoFky, the Russian novelist, is now visiting America. having arrived a few days ago. H. lost his arm at Arras while leading his men of the Foreign legion against the German trenches. He was decorated by the French government with the war cross with palms and has come here to spend three months lecturing. The lieutenant, who is modest young sol- dier, explained that he lost his arm through being hit with an explosive bullet
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
TODAY'S POEM
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THE GENTLE CYNIC.

If for @ cynic you want a receipt, Mix with your malice a keg of con-
 cedt, Brains but a tr1fle. envy ton. And that cheap little trick of me-
 chanica1 fun, The habit of weeping when others are
 glad, The habit of smiling when others are
 sad; You don't really weep and you don't
 really smile, But merely pretend with a cynical If some one should act as Hamlet
 or Lear, And draw from the people a sigh or a
 tear, Beware of your feelings, since grief is To say the performance seems funny
 to you, But if some poor devil is doing his To give to a story the point of a jest,
 wit When laughter re-echoes from ceiling
 to pit.
 bore, Each one of whose stories you've -suf-
 fered before, Then take up your hat and make
 straight for the door. There's nothing so easy for failures to
 learn As this ready-made wit with cynical
 turn.
 San Francisco Chronicle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
LARGEST FALL STOCK OF
 CLOTHING AT CAESAR MIsCH's

After weeks and months of prepara- tion, the Caesar Misch Stores open their fall season with a brand new and up-to date fall and winter assortment of fine clothes for men, women and children,
 The management estimates that this enormous stock of clothing exceeds in size, and variety any other stock in southern New England.
 Neither time. money nor labor has been spared to secure the latest styles. newest colors, most popular fabrics and best quality materials. As re- suit people who want good clothes without an excessive price tag attach ed to them are coming to this big day. light store from all over Bridgeport and the surrounding country. As in the past, the Caesar Misch cheerful cred it terms, no money down, s1 a week. still prevail at this popular store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
ping on warm olive oil.

Dear Doctor. Will you kindly tell me of strong, healthy persons of 3S or 40 can improve their form by a wise course of training? The one have in mind spends much time out of doors in the open air and walks con- siderably.
 (Answer) To your question would emphatically, answer yes. The exercises described in Home Health Club Book, Vol. 9 under the heading of Dynamic Magnetism. when com Lined with the exercises in Vol. 1 of the Club Books will improve the physical condition of almost every human be- ing as well as the mental condition and will make a well developed symmetri- cal form
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
MISS LIBBEY'S 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 sonal letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 946 President St. Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
> ABOUT STAMPS

F. D. writes: "I am past 19. I re- ceive numbers of interesting letters. Some are amusing in the manner their stamps are placed on the corner. They differ in their appearance. Have they any significance?"
 Not the least signihcSnce, only send CT may have been in a hurry and un- intentionally turned it upside down or from the corner, thinking of something else at the time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
WILL TAKE HEART
 AND VISIT

M. G. writes: "I am your new read CT. Ask idea of a young mans heart wooing. I am devoted to him, He takes me home from parties frequent ly. Seems backward in making prom ise to visit. All know he likes me. l make the effort to ask him to come and see me, but suddenly modesty goes ahead of courage"
 Be pleasant and bright when in his company. He will take heart and visit after,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
BETTER LOOKING
 THAN OTHER GIRL

II. B. writes: "I am very fond of young man. He is liked by girl. First he goes with me, then with her. Can I settle his preference? Why does he take me out once in a while? Am considerably past 15. Brown hair and eyes. Say I am better looking than that girl, who has white hair and gray eyes. Don't want her to get impres- sion I am forward. Only wish one to go with who won't change"
 You are too young for serious Hk- ing. If he is changeable, let him take the other. You will find more desir- able suitor in the future. One only to be true is best.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
AT TEN, TAKE HIS
 HAT AND GO

Nj. A. E. writes; T take interest in your talks. Am a girl of IS. Keep company with young man past ls He calls on me Sundays. My mother reprimands me because he stays too late He departs little after qual . ter past ten. What earlier time should he leave our house?" Your mother guides you right and has your interest at heart, as she wants good early hours kept, properly. Before ten o'clock, he should take his hat and go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
CHOCOLATE PIE.

< Two cupfuls of milk, 2-3 cup of sugar. tablespoonfu1s of grated choc- olate, 2 eggs, flour or cornstarch to thicken, and a pinch of salt. Bake the crust first. Then make a custard of the milk, sugar, chocolate, egg yolks and cornstarch- Cover with meringue and brown in oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Picked Caulifower.

EyS cauliiowers, cut ups 1 pint sIne.i onions. medium-sized rcd pep pers.i
 Dissolve one-half pint of salt in wa ter enough to cover. vegetables and let stand over night. In the morn ing drain, heat two quarts of vinegar with four tablespoons of mustard, un- til 1t boils. Add vegetables and boil IS minutes, until fork can be thrust through cauliflowers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Shrimp Patties.

Melt one and one-haf tablespoon fuls of butter, add one and one-half ta tablespoonfuls of flour and stir until we'll blended; then pour on gradually while stirring constantly, three fourths cup of cream. Bring to the boiling point and add one-fourth tea spoonful of salt, one-fourth teaspoon ful of paprika, one-fourth teaspoonful of celery salt, a few gratings of nut meg and one cupful of shrimps, cut in halves. Again bring to the boiling point and add /one-fourth cupful of broken walnut meats. Reheat pat ty shells and fill with mixture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

The women's columns tell all about the clothes a gi<l will need when she goes to college. but don't say much about what she will have to know. But anyway after she gets to college she doesn't spend several of her study hours daily in calculating the chances of the football teams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Childs Coat For Dressy Wear

great variety but they are never fin violation of the rules of common sense. For dress wear nothing could be more desirable than this coat of dark blue broadcloth. It has a high neck and round collar, below which is a circular cape trimmed with embroid- cry done in rope silk, A touch of tho handwork appears also on the smaller collar and cuffs of the long one-piecs sleeves.
 For child of four years the coat requires IF yards of 54-inch broad cloth. One quafter yard less mate rial will be sufficient if the cape is omitted.
 As today's home dressmaking les son is confined to tho cutting of the coat, especial attention is called to the manner in which the cutting guide illustrates the placing of the pattern on the material so that it can be used to the best advantage. First the broadcloth is folded in half. Then the back and cape are laid on the lengthwise fold, with the collar and belt next. This means that these sec tions will be seamless, adding to the simplicity of construction.
 Now, above the back, with the front resting on the selvage of the cloth, place the front of the tissue, marked "A", Be sure that this rests on lengthwise thread. To the right of the front place the sleeve, the cuff and pocket coming next and the sleeveband above these two piac- es, all resting on a lengthwise thread of the material.
 Dark blue serge Is a servieeab1e fabric for children s coats. With the embroidery dene in dull gold and belt of heavy flack satin, this design would strike new note in the. com bination of materials. Wool embroid.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
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Cinnamon Crescents.

<at slices of bread in the shape of -ssescents and spread each piece thick G with butter. then dust with sugar aud cinnamon. Toast in the oven to A -elicate brown. and serve with sli- ces Of spiced peaches. Nice for af- ternoon tea.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

Outdoor weddings may be very beautiful. but they don't give the guests the chance to peek in all the closets. M
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

The man who thinks the chorus girls clothes CD all right is usually the same one who won't let his sisters wear skirts short enough to display their boots
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Fried Sweetbneads.

Parboil the sweetbreads. cut each sweetbread in several pieces. roll in beaten egg, then in cracker crumbs, and fry in half butter and half lard
 Serve with cream gravy in which a little minced parsley has been stirred
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
Snow Cnke

Half cup of butter, one of sugar,
 one and half of four. half cup of sweet milk whites of four eggs, one teaspoonful of baking powder. flavor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

SPECIAL SALE OF FERNS
 AND PALMS.
 JOHN RICK 6 SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22
CLUB NOTES.

I will gladly answer all inquiries for information on health subjects from readers of this publication If same are addressed to Home Health Club, 5039 Cottage Grove avenue, Chi cago, III. Send full name and address with cents postage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

The children who are kept out of school on account of infant paralysis are making a thorough canvass of the town to see if they can find anyone that has it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

Much suffering is reported from those New Workers who by reason of the traction strike are compelled to walk half a mile to their work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

same are addressed to Home Health Club, 5039 Cottage Grove avenue, Chi caeo, III. Send full name and address with cents postage.
 In making some necessary changes in the office arrangements recently we found several copies of the Club books that had been exposed to the dust and the covers or bindings were more or less soi1ed. Such copies are usually distributed free to people that are unable to pay for perfect books, but as we have more than the usual number they will be sent out as long as they last at 35 cents per copy, which does not cover cost and post- age.
 Dear Doctor:I have a severe cold for the past seven weeks, everything smelled and tasted bad. I am some what better, but cough a great deal. especially in the mornings and my left lung feels sore about the mid- dle of left breast, also in the back. I seem to catch cold very easily and my throat Is sore all the time, es- pecially in the evening.
 My little girl of four has some skin disease. It Is not hereditary first noticed it a year ago and show ed it to the doctor but he did not Know what it was The trouble comes like chapped skin and gets as large as an American quarter. perhaps three OF four of them. Then they go away for some time to appear again. They seem to be worse in summer but are not itchy. They smart if I apply Eczema salve. Would you kindly advise me for which shall feel deeply indebted?
 MRS. D. O.
 (Answer.) The catarrhal condi- ton that has set up from the severe cold can no doubt be entirely relieved by the practice of the exercises in Vol. ? under the heading of Catarrh and in order to keep the difficulty from going down into the lungs you would be wise to put into practice the instructions given in the same book on Consumption and it's Prevention, You will find many other excellent direc- tions for preventing colds and build ing yourself up into strong, healthy condition in the various books,
 In regard to the difficulty in the case of your little girl I am inclined to think that 1t is what is commonly called Salt Rheum and the simple treatment described in the Club books would overcome it, However, for the benefit of others I might suggest that it can as a rule be readily cured by the local application of hot vinegar. Take ordinary vinegar and heat 1t and apply to the affected parts for sev- eral minutes at time, afterward rub
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-09-22

Farmer Want Ads. One Cont . Word
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-05-31
HOLsTEIN BREEDERS WILL
HAVE FINE MEETING
David Swenson Place at Long Lake to
Be Scene of Interesting Session.

The next meeting of the Kandiyoht
County Holstein-Friesian Breeders AS
socation has been arranged for Satur-
day afternoon, June 3rd to meet with
Swenson has one Of the largest and best
herds Of pure bred Holsteins in this Sec
ton Of the state. He has been using a
milking machine for couple of years.
The place is pleasantly located to ac-
commodate such a gathering. Prof. A.
J. McGuirc, an expert dairyman, has
promised to be present to address the
meeting and go over the herd with those
who are interested. This should be a
very pleasant and profitable afternoon
for all those who can find time to at
tend.
Lunch will be served and the meet
ing adjourned in time to return home
for chores. The whole family and
friends are invited to this picnic. Not
only are members of the association and
those interested in Holsteins encouraged
to be present. but anyone and everyone
will be welcome. You may become in
tercsted in the black and whites. Every
family is requested to take a basket
containing a liberal supply Of sand
wiches. pickles and cake. OF course it
may contain anything else you wish to
include. Silverware, dishes, napkins,
coffee and lemonade will be furnished
on the grounds. Tell others, and pre-
pare to be on hand early to enjoy the
outing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-05-31
JAMES JEROME HILL
Wedding Tomorrow.

Friends Of Miss Linnea Bergstrom,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Berg
strom of this city, will be surprised to
hear of her approaching marriage to the
Rev. Walter E. Pearson Of Willmar.
Rev. Pearson is the son Of Rev. and Mrs.
S. Pearson of Chicago, and came to Will
mar from Moline, Illinois, to accept the
pastorate Of the Bethel Lutheran
church of Willmar. He has occupied
the pulpit at the Willmar church for the
past two years. Miss Bergstrom was
born in this city and lived here all her
life, graduating from the grade and high
schools of St. Cloud. The marriage is
to be an event Of June 1, and will be
solemnized at the Salem Lutheran
church in this city. The many friends
oe t',o couple extend their heartiest good
wfsEsSs to them. - ---@~-
Mr.. Pearson is a graduate. of Agus-
tana College, Rock Island, ILL.,, class of
1910, receiving his preliminary educa-
tion in Rock Island-St. Cloud Journal
Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-05-31
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES
FOR SEMINARY GRADUATES
Rev. Alfred Bredeson Of Leeds, n. OAK,
Delivered Address Last Sunday
Evening.

The annual baccalaureate services for
the graduating class Of the Willmar
Seminary took place last Sunday eve-
ming at the Norwegian Lutheran Synod
church. The sermon was delivered by
Rev. Alfred Bredeson Of Leeds, N. D.
He used as his subject, christian Edu-
cation" Rev. Bredeson arrived from
St. Cloud shortly before the evening SER
vices began, making the trip by automo-
bile. Rev. Anderson also spoke a few
words to the class during the course Of
the services. Special music was rem
dered by the choir. The church was
beautifully decorated for these services,
and the attendance was very large.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-05-31
ENTHUSIASM SHOWN
At MILITIA MEETING
Many Attended Meeting Monday
Evening at Courthouse
Signatures Secured.

The meeting held in the Court House
last Monday evening to effect the Or
ganization of an Independent Militia
Company was a splendid success. Over
sixty young men, and a goodly number
Of interested older men were present,
and 38 signatures to the muster roll
were secured at the close. of the meet
ing.
Mayor Wellin, speaking for the Coun-
ell and city, gave the movement to Sc
cure an Armory all the encouragement
possible Judge Gilbert as President Of
the Commercial Club. said that the Club
having been responsible for starting the
proposition could be depended upon to
give it every assistance in the future.
Mr.. Nelson, of the "Gazette," gave all
of the details and requirements Of en-
listment both in this Independent Com
pany, and also some idea Of what 1t
would mean to be mustered into the
Federal Militia In addition, Mr.. Victor
Klingenberg, who has been three times
to the Philippines, in military service,
Mr.. Sampson, who has been drill mas
ter Of cadets at the State Agricultural
Scnol and Mr.. Al Braithwaite, who has
served three years in the New York Ma
! t1onal Guards, all gave some personal
experiences, while DR.. Canf1eld told CT
the regular State Militia duties when
he belonged to a Winona Company, and
told Of his joining the Minnesota Regi-
ment in the Spanish American War in
1898 and going to Chickamauga, to the
big Camp there.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Simons, one of the
committee appointed by the Commercial
| Club, secured eleven additional names,
| while Messrs. Nelson and Rice found
enough more to make up the minimum
| number of fifty-six required by the State
Law. This is just half the number who
may belong in one Company, so II any
others desiring to Join give in their
names next Tuesday evening, when an
| other meeting will be held, there is still
room for several more.
| In fact, two companies can easily be
| raised here, but no one can tell as yet
| about the chances for having the State
| accept more than one from any one city.
Let all young men living in the coun-
| try adjacent to Wil1mar remember that
| they are just as welcome to join this
| Company as the ones living right In the
city limits.
All recruits must report at the Court
House next Tuesday night and you may
bring anyone else who wishes to heal
about the movement.