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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

{" IT'S fearful building upon any sln'
One mischief enter'd, brings announcer
in;
The second pulls in a third, the third
draws more,
And they for all the rest open wide
the door,.
When a. girl considers herself old
enough to entertain company in her
home, or go out among young persons
of her own age, the last thing she
thinks of is to inquire what to do or
what not to do. If she is permitted TO
go with a jolly young man to dinner
at a. restaurant unchaperoned, there
may be trouble ahead for her II she
has not been warned that she must
refuse wine, courteously yet firmly, IL
he should offer it. Many young girls
who have been thus warned toss their
pretty heads, wondering what the
taste of ruby wine is really like and
if it would be so awfully naughty to
take just one little sip when they see
others about them indulging. If a
girls escort is the right kind of young
man he will respect her for her deter
mination not to indulge. If he is
rascal, he will pooh-pooh at her no
ton, being more insistent to force 1t
upon her If she a, lows him to over
come her scruples, and drains the cup
to it's dregs, that girl has taken the
first false step on Gfe's road
Drunkards Of men or women either
do not acquire the fatal habit all at
once. The first social sip paves the
way for many others. A habit is
formed that may never be overcome.
Wine-i mbibing girls are the ones
whom the men who coax them the
hardest would not we'd They know
too we'll the road it leads to in the flu
ture. Girls can have far better time
and more greatly enjoy the dinner
without wine, knowing deep in their
hearts they have won the honor and
respect of their escorts by the modest,
maidenly course they have pursued.
The downward course of many a wo-
man, may be attributed to a fatal
glass Divine she was coaxed to take
at restaurant dinner when she was
a young guileless girl. It was so easy,
under the exhilaration it afforded to
step. from folly into sin. Even. the
pink lemonades, cleverly concealing a
few drops of stimulant, which. a man
declares to be harmless, and the clover
nectars may be a woman's undoing.
If young man does not take girl
out the second time because she has
refused to take wine with him she
should be- glad to dismiss him from
her circle of friends. He is not for
her good Rather, he is an enemy
who would not hold out his hand to
stop her downfall, No matter what a
man may say to the contrary, he has
his opinion of Z a. girl who may be
tempted into inbibing. 1t takes very
little to intoxicate the girl who is not
used to liquor. No one who beholds
her in such plight ever forgets the
unfortunate spectacle. Her reputation
is blasted at one fell blow. Few girls
NOWADAYS will take wine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
TODAY'S POEM
WONDER BOOKS.

Of wonder books I've such lot,
Which nhrse and mother read to
Of Jason who the gold fleece got
And pirates sailing DER the Sc /.
And then there's Cinderella, who
My dad says wore an A-A shoe.
A1addin's lamp of all the rest
OF stories they read, I'll ALLOW
I'm very sure I like the best,
Except the one which tells you how
Brave Jack the giant overcame
Perhaps you know that Jacks my
name.
But father has wonder book,
More wonderful than mine by far.
And yet Gone day I took a look)
The stories uncompleted are,
But father just picks up his pen
And writes the missing words in then.
A]addin's lamp was really slow
To the short stories dad completes.
Three stories to a page you know.
He carefully tears out the sheets.
Then hands one tale to each around.
They do his bidding, that I've found.
Now everybody bows and smiles
When fathers stories they have
read
But once alone dad reads while
The book, then sadly shakes his
head.
I've wondered what that book could
be. -
"It's just check book" nurse said to
IT. P. New York York Sun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

GOOD and hope every suffering woman
will give them a trial. Mrs. ANNA
KELLY, 10 Chestnut Street, Burling-
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly published in the newspapers
ought to be proof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
lar to their sex that Lydia E. Pfnkham's
Vegetable Compound is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
full ills; it contains what is needed to
restore woman's health and strength.
If there is any popularity in
yoar case requiring special adj
vice, write the Lydia f. Pink
ham Medicine Co. (confdential),
Lynn, Mass, for free advice
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
SUDAN GRASS IN KANSAS

Sudan grass is we'll adapted to with
stand drought and is fast becoming
recognized as a staple and dependable
crop for Kansas, asserts G. E. Thomp-
son, crop specialist Of the Kansas
State Agricultural college.
Insofar as Kansas is concerned,
points out Mr.. Thompson, Sudan grass
is adapted to practically all soils ex-
cept those which are very wet and
poorly drained or those which are. ex-
tremely alkaline or sandy. Soil con-
ditions generally favorable to Sudan
to the other sorghums. 1t yields best
in rich loan OF to sandy loan soil
that is well drained. Thinner and
poorer soils necessarily produce light
er yields, although Sudan grass. like
the other sorghums, is an extensive
feeder and is one of the probable
crops on thin, poor upland soils. Be-
ing a native of the hot, dry climate, it
is naturally adapted to the relatively
dry conditions Of western Kansas, and
it is in this part of the state that it
will prove of most value.
Sudan grass can be used readily in
any ordinary farm rotation It is an
annual and can be substituted in the
average rotation for corn or any other
sorghum crop, or it can be grown in
the longer rotations instead of the Pc
rennial hay or pasture grasses. 1t is
not legume and will therefore not
add nitrogen to the soil, although its
extensive librous root system contrib
utes to the supply Of organic matter.
Careful study of its moisture require
ments under field conditions and ex-
aminations of the root system at all
stages Of growth show that Sudan
grass can draw moisture from great
er depths of soil than millet, but 1T
does not draw its moisture supply
from as great a depth as do the ordt-
nary sorghums.
Sudan grass is a crop that natures
quickly and can often be used as
catch crop. Because it makes much
better sod than the ordinary annual
grasses and because its growth of foli-
age is rank and rapid, it has been,
and no doubt will be, used to con-
siderable extent for pasture purposes.
Farmer Wauf A0S One Cent n Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
ROMANCE AND THE SADDLE.

Romance likes to come on horse
back. The jingling spurs and bride
irons chant a happy paean in his ears,
and from the saddle, as from the
throne he looks out over the worka-
day world.
Romance always bas been linked
with riding. In the playroom, mount
ed ,on a gallant rocking chair, youth
rides into a lond Of golden deeds;s
later he swings In long gallops on the
faithful hobbyhorse into spicy and
fugitive adventure. To the page on
a prancing palfrey and to the cavalry
man in khaki the lure of romance is
the msae. The rhythm of galloping
hoofs thuds always in the imagina-
ton, the 1ady's favor on the lance
and the quivering scarlet guidon f1ut-
ter alike mysterious and eternal
challenge to the spirit Of youth. ITO
horse and away" and all the worlds
before one.
Stevenson always wanted to write
a story about man galloping up to
an inn at night, and the very sugges-
ton brings a Jingle to the imag1na-
ton.
BY on the highway, low and loud,
BY at the gallop goes he.
He heard him in the sleepless mid
nights of his childhood. and indeed,
the sound Of thudding hoofs always
makes the heart beat faster. The so
cable Gathering of single footer on
asphalt, the cracking Of twigs and
leaves on the quiet autumn trails, the
muffled rhythm of a canter on the
turf, its resonance on bridge-all
these make music in the ears and
bring the very smell of adventure. To
him who rides there is always "some-
thing lost behind the ranges"-and
his heart yearns for it.-Scribner's
MAGAZINE
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
SOLDIERS LOVE AND DUTY.

L. J. says: Ct write you of the
westerners Army has ambitious
A ,lerican soldiers. Thoughts of their
homes stimulates courage for lonel1-
ness and Of some dear one they hope
to become worthily acquainted with.
Is there such a chance for the honor
able soldier? For us, there are JOY
rides, but steady and true principles
are most of us. Ought we to add love
to duty?"
Worthy soldiers lare the pride of the
country. Women and men appreciate
often their efforts. The single ones
will find good mates as unexpectedly
opportunity comes their way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
EGG PLANT.

Boil whole, until soft; cut in half,
remove the egg and mix it with pep
per, salt, cream, a large spoonful Of
butter, bread crumbs and half a tea
spoonful of finely shredded onion
Stir in well the yolks of three eggs;
return to the shells and bake brown,
or cook in baking dish, if preferred
To fry eggplant, peel carefully and
slice. Sprinkle each piece with salt;
lay one upon another in dish, or pan;
set a plate on top, and put weight
on it to press out the bitter juice. Let
them SO remain for an hour, then
wash, again salt slightly; sprinkle
with pepper and flour, and fry in hot
lard. II
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
SALAD MARTINIQUE.

To make this salad, cut head let
tuce in halves. 1engthwisess and hol-
low out portion from each form a cup.
Fill with cut apple and white grapes
(halved and seeded). Place ovef-the
top strips of celery in lattice fashion
and over these arrange strips of pi-
mento. Serve with mayonnaise dress
ing Cinnamon used in cooking can
not dry up the blood or prove un-
wholesome If one should make a
practice Gas some do), of eating Gin
namon mark continually it would tend
to- effect the blood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

white silk OF even fine handkerchief
linen. - =
In medium size the jumper re-
quires 2A yards 36-inch velvet, with
u yard. 36-inch linen for the collar.
IF the square neck is affected, it will
be necessary to cut out the neck edge
of the front Of the jumper as indi-
Gated. Now, close the underarm
seams as notched, leaving the left
seam free above large go" perfora-
ton in back and finish for closing.
Close right shoulder seam as notched
and finish the left shoulder seam for
closing. Then sew collar to neck
edge, notches and center-backs, even
Now, adjust pocket to position on
front of jumper with outer edge Of
pocket along indicating small 90"
perforations. Turn hem in the sash
at the lower ends on small go" per-
forations and gather one inch from
folded edge. Draw gathers in and
finish with tassel.
Under the jumper may be worn a
guimpe of chiffon cloth, silk, satin or
crepe Georgette. Dark blue and black
velvet are mostly seen in these new
jumpers, but there are many delight
full tones of brown and green in which
they undoubtedly would be becom-
ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
THE RURAL SCHOOL TERM
(By J. L. McBrien, School Extension

(By J. L. McBrien, School Extension
Agent, U. S. Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior.)
The Hon. M. L. Britain, State SUI
perintendent Of Education for
Georgia, declares:
The State, county, or community.
as a rule, has as good educational
training as it at heart desires. This
being true, the following extract from
the program of the Southern Confer
ence for Education at New Orleans is
worth considerations: Hon. J.. Y
Joyner, of North Carolina, subject:
What is the Meaning Of This? North
Dakota spends 1852 per capita for
the support of common schools; Min
nesota, $3.50; Oregon, $3.50; Nebras-
ka, $50; Kentucky, $3.50; Tennessee,
$3.50; Georgia, $1.98; Alabama.
$1.97.'"
All good things cost People who
want a good school must be willing
20 pay the price-the better the school
and the longer the term the greater
he cost. The plea of Henry A. Wise
for taxation and education, delivered
in 1856 on the occasion Of his retire
ment from Congress as Representative
of the Accomac district Of Virginia, to
accept the position of Minister to
Brazil, is as appropriate now as it
was then, when he said:\
Tax yourselves. :.
First. To pay your public state
debt.
Second. To educate your children
every child of them-at common
primary free schools at state charge. d.
That is my legacy Of advice to you
before I leave my country's shores to
return, perhaps, no more forever. ~
Distrust all attempts to disturb the
operation of tax bill already passed.
Disbelieve any set Of men who come
before you with false promises .oG
freedom from taxation. Listen ONLY
to those sincere friends who will
honestly tell you that you must be
taxed, how much you ought to be tax
ed, and who will counsel freely and
fully with you beforehand as to the
mode and subjects of taxation. In a
word, learn to love taxation as the
only means of accomplishing such OBJ
Jects as those of paying the public
debt and of educating your children,
rich and poor See to it we'll that no
revenue raised for legitimate pur-
poses is wasted; see that it is all
faithfully applied to the true ends of
government, but be sure to raise
enough and amply enough for every
kind of state necessity, usefulness and
honor. There is no easy mode Of tax
atidp. no royal road to paying debts
or to education. Industry, honesty.
economy and education alone can
make you a free and happy people.
Educate your children, all your
children-everyone of them! :,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
THE ORANGE IN SPAIN.

1t is considered a very hea1thful
thing to eat an orange before break
fast. But who can eat an orange
well? One must go to Spaintto see
that done..- The senorita cuts ..off the
rind with her silver knife; them. put
ting her work into the peeled fruit,
she detaches every morsel with her
pearly teeth and continues to eat the
orange without Tossing a. drop OF the
juice and, lays down the core with the
fork still in it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
KEEP WED TO POOR ONE;
LET RICH ONE. GO

A. r writes: 81 have been married
four years, but have not lived with
husband over six months in all. Since
we separated, met a young man VINO
says he loves me. Wishes me to marry
him some day. He is wealthy; my
husband is very poor He wants me
back Shall I return to him or marry
the other? Thanks for opinion"
Your husband, 1 believe, is honest,
loves yol and you know # he has bad
habits. Rich one may have all faults
in the calendar and lead you dance.
Return to your husband.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
OLD MEXICAN LEGEND.

The early Tarascans, a Mexican
tribe, once. possessed the art, now lost
Of tempering copper One Of their
legends is not far removed from the
Bible story Of Noah, according to
them. Trezpi-their Noah---escaped
an all destroying food in great boat
laden with animals. Even the story
of the dove is closely followed, for
Trespi sent forth first vulture and
then a. humming bird, and so ascer-
tanned that dry land existed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
START TO WIN ONE
OF TWO SWEETHEARTS

H. G.. writes: There are two young
women, one Of whom / go with.
never had the other as sweetheart
Both love me, as I do them, but L
think more of the one I never went
with as sweetheart to be. One 1 go
with accuses me at times of loving
other. I deny it, Will it ever do TO
wed either? Kindly advise which"
Unfortunately you do not seem to
know your own mind. Do not be
tickle. Choose one and to that, one
h true Either no doubt would
make you a good wife. Start to win
one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
SINGLE, WILLING TO
MARRY SOME DAY

O. L. writes: 1--WE are wage-earn-
ers, single girls. ~ Work in factories,
office or stores, some "a hours a week.
Sometimes we are too completely tired
out to go out Of an evening or have
company. Many girls seem willing to
get married in the cities. Also those
who work IA hours a day. seven days
a week, doing homework, have same
wish What opportunity is ours,
please?"
AS your wished-for desire, do your
duty we'll and you will be rewarded
happily as good future. You will be
well welded
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
BEAN BALLS AND MACARONI.

Mash cold beans baked to pulp, add
one beaten egg, One-nalf teaspoonful
of minced onion and seasoning to
taste Former into balls, dip into
beaten egg and roll in cracker ~or
bread crumbs. Serve on boiled mac
aroni that has been covered with
grated cheese, and pour tomato sauce
over all.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

but after taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
We e Q table Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles of
the Sanative Wash
I am fully convinced
that I am entirely
cured of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. I know
your remedies have
done me worlds of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
BRAN BREAD.

Two cupfuls of bran bought IN
small sacks for household use, we'll
moistened with cold water; boil ~
minutes and when lukcwarm add to
1t two cups of white bread sponge;
add to this one-half cup of molasses,
one cup of raisins and two table
spoonfuls of lard, also salt II white
sponge has not been previously salt
ed: mix this mixture with white Hour,
let raise and put into pans; let raise
again and bake for one and ,one-quar-
ter hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
MADE CANNON BALLS FIT.

The first battle of the war of 1912
was fought at Sacketts Harbor, July
9, 1912, and consisted of an attack
made upon the village. The inhabi-
tants had but one ,gun of sufficient
size and strength to inflict damage,
a 32-pounder, for which they had no
shot. This difficulty was overcome by
the patriotism of the housewives. who
tore up carpets from the floors and
with strips wound the small balls to
fit the cannon,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

CORNER FUR CUUhS
COCOANUT MACAROONS.

One grated cocoanut, IL its weight
In sugar, IL cup -four, white OF ! egg.
Mix the cocoanut thoroughly with the
sugar and -four, add the white OF the
egg, we'll beaten, and work the paste
carefully. Boil it into balls the size
of nutmeg and lay them on a but
tered paper. Bake Is or 20 minutes
in a. slow oven
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

Black silk net over pale pink liberty
satin features this fetching frock. The
satin skirt is tucked in tiers, while a
net tunfc Of markedly graceful lines
and flower sprayed falls in a drape
that is edged with black velvet rib
bon. This design is one that offers
many beautiful variations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
EYES OUT.

TWO ladies were hurrying down the
street in the rain, carrying 'theirYum-
brellas low for protection. . In turn
ing a corner SHARPLY the point of, one
umbrella struck a passerby in the
forehead.
Goodness ?" gasped the woman
"I'll keep an eye out in the future ,,
'..Begorra." exclaimed the man. Eye
nearly had one out in the prisint!"-
London Answers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
TRULY REMARKABLE COW.

G. o. Merry of Elyria, o., is the
owner of valuable and remarkable
COW. She is pastured in a field where
there is a large walnut tree and has
taken it on herself to shuck the wal
nuts, ready for winter use. She
chews off the shuck, swallows it and
eXpels the nut out of the corner of
her mouth. Her milk and butter are
of superior quality notwithstanding
her strange food
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

With the vogue for velvet there
comes a demand for the jumper-that
most serviceable of slips-ons when
one wishes to give a ''fussy" touch
to plain frock. One of the newest
effects is shown here, the jumper be-
ing made With large armhoIes and
closed on the left shoulder and under
the left arm. The neck is finished with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
SOAP JELLY.

The easiest way to make soap jelly
is to take small pieces Of soap and put
them into a large-mouthed bottle and
pour in hot water, which makes soft
jelly. This Jelly is nice for cleansing
polished floors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
TAPIoCA PUDDING.

Soak a cupful of tapioca over night
Peel and core. six tart apples, stew
until tender. Put them in a pudding
dish, fill the centers with sugar and
crate nutmeg. Sweeten the tapioca,
pour over the apples and bake an
hour. Serve with sugar and cream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
ANSWERS no CORRESPONDENTS

Correct name and address must be
given to insure attention, not to print.
Use ink. Write short letters, only on
ONE side of paper. Address Miss lib
hey, 916 President Street, Brooklyn
N. W
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
HELPING OUT

"And has your daughters course in
domestic science interested her any in
the homework %
ITO some extent. Occasionally she
condescends to show her mother
wherein old fashioned methods are all
ong.'-Kansas City Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

With a handsome suit, otter trim
med, goes this novel turban of navy
velvet richly embroidered with gold
thread and also gay tones of silk in
oriental colors The design Is two
seagulls billing over goldfish, other
fish in the background swimming with
ease among four petaled flowers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
FAMILY DOCTORS
GOOD ADVICE
To Go On Taking ''Frult-a-tlVess
Because They Did Her Good

RocHoN, JAN. 14th, 1916,
ST suffered for many years with ter.
rible Indigestion and Constipation. I
had frequent dizzy spells and became
greatly run down. A neighbor advised
me to try "Fruit-a-tives". did so and
to the surprise of my doctor, l began
to improve, and he advised me to go On
with "Fruit-a-tives'.
Iconsider that owe my life to Fruit
a-tives" and want to say to those who
suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or
Headaches-'try Fruit-a-tives' and you
willgetwell". CORINE GAUDREAU.
SOC. box, for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit
a-tives Limited Ogdensburg. NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

If mail is sent>by airship as is pro-
posed, it is believed that the Office
seekers will no longer be principled
against competitive examinations for
the jobs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

There is a widespread belief that
good roads pay when some other group
Of taxpayers foots the bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
PAINS IN SIDE
and BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.

Burlington, Visit was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

A new adjunct to the winter
wardrobe is this jumper, suitable to
development in velvet or velveteen
and trimmed with a large collar of
linen. The fitness is held in at the
waistline with a narrow belt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20
HER, FIRST FALSE STEP.

p" IT'S fearful building upon any sln'
One mischief enter'd, brings another
in;
The second pulls in a third, the thlrd
draws more,
And they for all the rest open W1de
the door,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-20

Sizes, Small, medium and large
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-06
BANKS IN FINE CONDITION
Overdrafts Are Fewer in Iowa Since
Campaign Was Started by
State Department.

Des Moines, Jan. Bank exam
liners in annual conference at the
state house yesterday reported that
banking conditions over the state are
good. They declared that overdrafts
have steadily decreased since the
state department began a campaign
in that direction year ago. De-
posts have increased and there is a
general healthy condition existing
everywhere, they declared.
During 1915 the state department
chartered sixty-five new banks. or
this number twenty-five took over
former private banks. When the
legislature convened last year and
there appeared a prospect that pri-
vate banks would be regulated, a
number of them at once Incorporated
and came under the wire voluntarily,
There are ten new banks now in
process of organization. They Will
probably be chartered in the next
four weeks
The county examiners also were In
conference at he state house yester-
day. They discussed various meth
DDS of keeping county books and re-
lated stories of clever ways by which
some of the county officials try to get
an increase in salary by roundabout
ways.