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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
A Notable Achievement in Coats

more worth while than they ara +b., season As to this design, in it's cns ana material it expresses tha ,o s+ word in fashion, being develoned ;n Bolivia cloth. The large collar na, :, be worn as high as one fixes or rollad paek 70 form revers. The ever-popu- Tar raglan style is reflected in the one-paeee sleeves, finished with deep cuffs Ii medium size the coat re- quires 3B yards 54-inch cloth.
 The lining and interliniag may be cut at the same time as the material the arrangement of the various sec,. tions being clearly indicated on tba. cutting guide. The belt is laid on the IengthWise fold of cloth, the front coming next, with it's straight edoe resting on the selvage and large seO'' perforations on lengthwisa thread of material. To the right of the front. on the upper for, place the facing. and on the lower row, resting on the lengthwise fold, the back. The collar and back underfacing also are laid on the lengthwise fold of cloth, while the cuff, welt and sleeve have the large "O' perforations laid on a lengthwise thread.
 The advantage of this coat is that it is as appropriate for sports wear as for general dress. It is warm, am- pie, enveloping, yet so light in weight, go soft, so coz-1ortable and so pie turesque that it cannot fail to make it's appeal to well-dressed women. If devoted to sports wear, however, the Tartan plaid wooiiens as we'll as checks may be used for the develop ment of the coat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
Queen Mary Confers on Food Problem With
 Board of Trade Head

London. Dec. 28.-Queen Mary in view of her interest in the question of food supply recently summoned Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, to-, an audience at Bucking- ham Palace. It is very unusual for the Queen to send for cabinet min ister
 The conference was long one, the Queen being particularly interested in definite details as to how the propos- ed new food regulations would affect the poor. especially the working wo- men and men belonging to the so- called professional classes. From the very beginning of the war, the Queen has shown particular interest in the position of middle-class women, wo- men of education and breeding, who have moved for years in one groove, and who were no longer young enough to be able to benefit by new openings when their old occupations or incomes gradually became insufficient.
 The subject of food economy, also, is one that has engaged the heartiest attention of the Queen. '"The Queen is herself a remarkably good house keeper" writes one of the newspapers in commenting on the audience with MT. Runciman land if she belonged to the middle classes she would be ex- tolled as a wonder among her peers. Years ago, before war with Germany was thought of, she used to be quoted as an example of thrifty management and sound common sense. In those days, thrifty management and sound common sense were neither popular nor fashionable, and 1t was considered the smart thing to be wasteful and and completely ignorant of what went on in the kitchen and the store room. Even yet, not everybody has come around to the Queens point of view, although they will in time. even if they have to be forced into it. A vast deal of unnecessary spend ing still goes on, especially among the so-called smart set, which is still 1unching and dining and going to the theatre and buying expensive furs, and going in for extremes in evening dress. Only an act of Parliament will stop them.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
THE CHEAPER MEATS.

5 There are ways of using cheaper cuts of meats, by long slow cooking, either by simmering or braising, by the addition of acid, lemon or vim egar, by grinding or pounding to make them tender. Some helpful rec- ipes for stews and other kinds of meat dishes were given at one of the western universities in a course of do- mestic economy, says the Christian Science Monitor. The directions fol- low:
 Chuck Stew-Into the vessel of the freless cooker put two pounds of lean meat, one quart of water, three, tea spoons of salt and boil for 15 minutes. Add six allspice berries, six pepper corns, half bay leaf, half a cup of carrots cut in cubes, quarter cup of turnip cubes, one cup of potato, and one-elghth cup chopped onions, and put in the fireless cooker for from five to eight hours. An hour before serving thicken with four tablespoons of flour. Just before serving add one teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
 Pot Roast (Chuck)-Rub two pounds of beef over with vinegar and let it stand for one hour before cooking. Saute till we'll browned Add one cup of water and simmer till the fiber is tender. Add one teaspoonful salt.
 Salisbury Steak Planked (Chuck)- Grind the meat three times. To one pound of meat use one tablespoonful of lemon juice and one teaspoon of salt. Mold into form of steak on plank. Place in hot oven and after five minutes reduce the heat. Cook 12 or Is minutes, if liked medium.
 ro11n6 Cfoaly one inch thick, place on f1oured Pound in flour with the edge of plate, til meat is tender. Pan-broil Season with salt and quarter tea spoonful pepper, dot over with one tablespoon butter.
 French steak-strip one skirt steak of fat. Remove the membrane. Lay the steak on board, place the fat at each end and roll. Skewer. Cut in one-inch slices and over-broil 30 min utas. To over-broil, put wire rack over 8 pie tin, or dripping pan, with a little hot water.
 Croquettes in Paper Bag-Mix to- gether one part ground meat to two parts of tomato sace. For the sace, three tablespoon of flour, three table spoons butter, one cup of tomato li- quor, one-quarter saltspoon of salt, one-quart> saltspoon of pepper.
 Shape the croquettes, one tablespoon of mixture in a ball. Roll in bread crumbs, then in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs again. Grease the in side of the bag well. Place croquettes in bag carefully. Close the bag by folding top over and fastening with paper clips or pins. Place in hot oven for 20 -ainntae
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
Many of the subjects discussed i'm

Many of the subjects discussed in the bound volumes of the Home Health club series of books are to be found in; some paper covered pamph- lets of which. there are quite a num- Der on hand at this office. They used to sell at 5 cents each, but are now offered at six for 25 cents as long as they last. As many readers were disappointed in getting soiled copies of the club books offered some time ago at nominal cost, I make this an- nouncement in order to enable them to now get what they want These pamphlets are all in good condition.
 Dear Doctor: About a month ago I began to have trouble with my heart. It seems to stop a beat occasionally but between times I feel nothing. It seems worse when I lie down I aI- ways have been well and strong phy- sically. I cannot recall that I ever have injured myself except that I fell forward a short time before I began to notice this trouble. I recently have had worry and sorrow. Can this be the cause? I am farmer 43 years old. N. G.
 (Answer) Many persons become. very much worried when, the pulse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
THE OTHER GIRLS BEAU

Alice B. writes: T am a girl of 20. facing a doubt which I would be very; glad to have you help me clear away
 Recently I went to a public ball with my sister and her fiancee. While there, I was introduced to a very handsome young man with whom danced twice Later, I received a
 long letter from him asking to call upon me. In it, he stated that he was engaged to the girl he had at the dance, but, after meeting me, conclud- ed to give her up, providing he could. get me. What ought to do-accept him or take chances on getting lover who is as nice?" [
 I differ with you in regard to the young man referred to as being ''nice.,' I would consider him a. flip. pant hirt An honorable man would have acted on the suggestion of the old proverb which advises being off with the, old love before getting on with the new A man who can prove so fickle to one trusting girl can be- the same with another, and, yet many, others I would advise you to have nothing to do with him. No luck fol-, lows deliberately cutting out another girl who has lost her heart to a man who sh supposes loves her, inasmuch as he has offered her his heart and hand in marriage. Find another beau -an honorable young man who is heart whole and fancy free-if you would have happiness and prosperity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
YEAR-END STOCK
 REDUCING SALE

The Caesar Misch Stores announce their annual event will commence Saturday of this week. This sale serves the purpose of enabling them to readjust their stocks after the Christmas holiday rush which they say was the largest in the history of their business.
 Wherever stocks seem heavy sharp reductions in prices have been made This is in line with the Caesar Misch Stores policy of always having a stock full of new, fresh goods and never carrying anything from one season to another.
 Their usual policy of selling goods to all on Cheerful Credits liberal terms will be continued in spite of the very marked price reductions.- Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

Thy Christmas gift! What small Il be?
 A heart that's soft, a heart that's kind,
 A heart that's sound and free,
 AS in the whole world thou canst find?
 That heart, I'll give to thee.' The rich don't have to worry as Christmas draws near It's the poor who have large hearts and slim purses who cogitate long and earnestly owe: it. There are few but have some one whom they would like to make happy by a gift: The wish is theirs, but their pocketbooks forbid.
 One lady confided to me recently
 her love of Christmas giving, adding:
 "If I were to make any gifts what ever, they would have to be of my
 own handiwork-a cEocheted dolly,
 lace collar, silk handbag, things like that Of course, that would mean
 weeks of weary labor for me. Being:
 employed, I would have to work on
 my gifts long after hours, by the light
 of the midnight oil, sacrificing sleep and nerves. If my gift would be ap-
 preciated, I would consider the time
 we'll spent. But the people I would hope to please are apt to sheer at
 homemade trif1es They appreciate only the costly things, bought in the shops. If I were to purchase what can afford, such gifts would get but a cold reception. They would be re- wrapped and sent post-haste as last minute offerings to so,ue one who had
 sent their recipients gift. It's all right to give your home folks expres- sjbns of your love in gifts. Acquaint- a.1ces who are outsiders should not expect it."
 Another woman, whose resources were limited, counted over forty peo- pie who were always exceedingly pleasant to her the last of the year, each declaring 1aughingly, but mean. Christmas unless she played Santa Claus to them.
 It shouldn't be the cost of the gift, but the spirit and remembrance which count. The young man who has been king simply friendly calls oil girl for several months should not feel that he should buy her costly huff or gold bracelet. A book of poems will be just as much appreciated by the right kind of girl Nor should the young lady who has been the recipient ing it, they were sure not to have a of such calls consider that she should make him costly gift. If she chooses to remember him, there could be noth- ing more suitable for her to select than a appropriate Christmas card, bearir verse of good wishes. Wo- men who have little extra spending money to use for Christmas could do no better than by sending a little to- ken, to the soldier boys far away from home and loved ones to warm their hearts and keep them in a glow. No soldier considers even the slightest token insignificant. A woman's hand has held it; woman's best thoughts of him are clustered about it. This is one Christmas in many soldiers lift that will be remembered. It might have been desolate and dark had it not been for the Christmas packet placed in his hands. Heg wishes Christmas would come a dozen times n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
SMITH COLLEGE FUDGE.

Melt one-quarter cup .,of v butter. Mix together in a separate dish one cup of white sugar, one cup of brown sugar, one quarter cup. molasses and half cup of cream, Add this, to the butter. and after it has been brought to a boil continue the boiling for, two and one half minutes, stirring rapid ly. Then add two squares of choco- late scraped fine, Boil this five, rnin-, utes stirring it first rapidly. and then more slowly toward. the !. end. After it has, been taken from; the tiye4 add one and one half teaspoonfuls of val. nilla. Then stir, constantly until the mass thickens. Pour. into buttered pan and set in cool place r~ss- e.;,,,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
SAY GOOD NIGHT TO ESCORT.

E. F. writes: When gentleman sees me home from a party or the- atre it heinz 11:15 D. m., is it etiquette for me to say to him, Wont you step in for a few moments?' Or should I only say, Thanks for your agreeable escort?'''
 Do neither. A man is not to be asked to call at that hour, nor is he to be thanked for escorting you. You are supposed to have granted him a. favor by permitting him to be your escort Simply remark, T had @ pleasant evening" and say good night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
CREAM CARMELs.

Two cups of brown sugar one cup of graduated sugar, three tablespoon fuls glucose or corn, syrup, one cup milk or cream, if milk is used put in a large piece of butter add vanilla to flavor. Stir only enough to keep from burning. Put, in. buttered pan and when it begins to e.cool.s mark in squares. ~ ,e-s 5s.fl axa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
THE POOR OLD AUNT AGAIN.

Mabel H. D. writes: TT am girl of 16, an orphan, living with an old maid aunt who has raised me. We got along wei ehough until I got a lover. Since then, we have had a home bat tie every day. She claims the young man drinks, also that he has bad morals and should marry another girl. As long as love him and am willing to overlook his faults and follies, no matter how bad they may have been. has she any business to try to make it unpleasant for us? What right has she to boss me, anyhow?' i
 Your aunt, who has spent the best
 years of her life in caring for you when you were unable to hoe your own row, has every right to use every compelling effort to save you from a profigate whom you seem determined to marry. Your despised aunt has your true interest at heart. If you come to grief through marriage with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE
 NEGLECTS SOUP MAKING

l. American housewives do not shine as soup makers. Their specialties are
 oyster soup, vegetable soup, cream of tomato, potato and various broths, with once in a while a soup from a special family, recipe which has been handed down. It remains for the for eign housewife to be a true goddess of the pot-au-feu, pot-on-the-fire, or soup kettle.
 All day long in the cozy kitchen of the German hausfrau or the French housewife, the soup kettle sinners away, the gentle heat extracting the juices and flavor of the many bits of ingredients which find their way therein.
 Bones, skin, fat, bits of vegetables, herbs, water in which vegetables are cooked and seasonings are used. Nothing is allowed to go to waste; nothing at all usab1e is thrown out. Good, nourishing, stimulating soup finds it's place on every foreign table
 Our domestic science teachers and our housewives generally should pay more attention to the food value of cup of hot soup, or a larger portion of it, to one who is fatigued, cold, or has endured a long fast. It prepares the stomach for the dinner, it acts as a stimulant and tonic.
 Sometimes it is dangerous to give a person a hearty meal all at once. Then he should be given cupful of hot soup, spoonful by spoonful to prepare his stomach for stronger food. Try giving a portion of hot soup to one who comes in i'll, fatigu- ed, ravenously hungry, and, see the beneficial effects.
 While vegetables are at their best, the housewife should go to her gar den or the vegetable market for her ingredients for new and delicious soups. Nearly every vegetable may be employed In the preparation of soups either as the foundation for the soup or as a garnish to any kind of neAk stock
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
VASSAR FUDGE. ;.

Two cups of sugar one cup of milk butter size of an egg, one-fourth cake of chocolate. Put all in a : chafing dish and boil, stirring constantly until the spoon parts the boiling candy so that the bottom of the dish may. be seen. Add one. tablespoon, Of vanilla, remove from, the flame and stir; until nearly stiff, Pour into buttered plat ter and when nearly cold, cut into
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
COCOANUr BALLS.

Melt two cups of. sugar in one cup of water. Boil for 10 minutes. Test by dropping from a spoon and when it threads the candy Is done Take from the fire and add a pinch of cream of tartar: 's Beat until S.ft Is thick enough to knead in the hands
 Add cocoanut, roll into balls, brush with white Fan egg and roll in CO., coanut. ao o,S't ltt. Ra
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
MARSHMALIOW.-

Two .heaping :. '. tablespoonfuls of gelatine. one pound .. of powdered sugar in water, pour ip sugar beat half hour steadily. eD;lst granite pans thicklY- with powdered, sugar, cut in squares. and ron in-powdered sugar. It is improved, by letting. it stand sew eral hours before eoting~..:.f,.=
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
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, Chicago, III. Send full name and ad- dress with cents postage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
ALMOND BARS. $;

Take two pounds light brown sugar and half cupful ofawater;e add aapinch of cream off tartar and when the candy begins to boil,S drop in slowly stirring i'm tnleanwhife one pound of blanched almonds. sCook until the nuts are a light. brown1 then turn che mixture into a1 buttered d pan about an inch deep. ! When almost cool, cut into bars. ssgg 5sar2s~ft tf F,isT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
SEA FOAM.

One pound of brown sugar, half cup
 of water Boil until it forms a. soft
 ball when dropped in. cold watern Beat white of egg until rYery. -stif.. Reur
 boiling syrup on egg a little at a time and beat .constantIy,z When it gets a little stiff add one teaspoon Of kanil- Ia. Add one. cup of nuts. when, mix ture will stand alone. Drop from spoon on buttered dish. ,s.s.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
NUT BRITTLE.

Two cups of syrup, two cups of sugar, one cup of tbr oken nut meats, two tablespoonfils of Vinegar. One teaspoon of vanf1lal .fnBoflGf5 minutes until hard when dropped in water.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

(Correct name and address must ho given to insure attention. not to prinA Use ink Write short letters, only on one side of paper. Address Miss ldh' bey, 916 President Street, Brooklyn N. Y.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
GERMAN WOMEN TO
 EMULATE BRITISH

s9 At last the Germans have found something in England d-hated Eng ], land-worthy of praise and emula- ton. It is the system of employing women in munitions factories, which has been developed to so great a Rstage in both England and France sthat the fair sex are now in practical itcontrol of some plants that the Ger sman government commands as wor- Ethy of adoption in Germany. In an lIofdcial government proclamation, Fwidely printed in the German press, fit was pointed, out that the British I Minister of Munitions declared that
 the enormous progress made in Great Britain in production of, munitions could only have been possibla
 through the extensive utilization of l female labor" Declaring that the British Minister had with s'justifiable l pride' credited Englishwomen with I a great achievement, the proclama.- ton continues: There is, special sneed for younger strong women in the war industries of Germany Precisely in that branch the regrettable observa- ton has more than once been made ! that young war brides. who for a while were employed. in war indus !. try, now look upon ,.themselves as war wives and think they are no longer required to work. ' They sim ply go on accepting Separation allow ances from the state without remem-
 bering that the Fatherland still needs.
 their services Idiotic old ideas about
 class distinctions are also at their ne- 1arious work Many g. woman con 1iders it beneath her dignity to en-
 ter a factory, although workmen and
 workwomen in the factories are of ten just as important for us and for
 victory as the soldiers out in the
 trenches'.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
CHocoLArE PEANtf Stsf SS6tsIfju6ssrEIRs | 6s

Shell a quart of freshly-roasted peanuts and remove the skins. Drop the peanuts one by one, into. the cen ter of a dish of chocolatee made ready for use; lift out onto oil .clothsswith a dipping fork. to make. groups Of three nuts--tWo below, side by side, and one above and, betweeprthe ioth- CTS 'Se eN'.' IF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

This delectab1e skating cap is, gray angora, made with ear laps and a cape so attractive that it needs no beautifiers 4xcept a moire tie string. Equally novel is a motor hat of white satin. braided with black soutache. The tippet attached fastens on the brim with a black fur button.
 Many bargains are offered at Rad ford B. Smiths Saturday sale. Spe- cial before inventory prices are to be found on many articles. Read the in another part of this papeI.--Adv.
 State control of the food supply will be relished by the politicians who are all acquainted with worthy supporters who need just such jobs.
 Safe flying machines are advertised, but the people will never pay money to see them at county fairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
TODAY'S POEM
BILLY SUNDAY.

Mothers looking ten years younger Since Billy Sunday came to town, She looks to me just like queen \ Dressed up in her new gown. Daddy brought it home last pay day, I was dreadful sprized myself, For he never until lately
 Thought of anyone but self. Mother says each time I've asked her That dads had a change of heart. Course do not know what that means But-Bill must be dreadful smart. Cause mothers tried all sorts of
 ways,
 As long as I can think, To have him spend his money
 For something besides drink. Some folks say that Billy's crazy. a Father says "he's all to the good,' know one thing, he's made our
 home What no one but Jesus could. Mother says, next week is Christ
 mas,n
 Daddy says, 'just wait and sec II will make you very happy
 With a great big Christmas tree.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

It Is believed that by this time the Investigators of high prices are all equipped with roll top desks, padded leather chairsy and rugs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

Regret is felt for the follies of the year past and anticipation for those of the coming year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

an undesirable mate, hers is the only heart that would ache for you.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
OH! THAT, CHRISTMAS
 POCKET DRAINING

Thy Christmas gift! What shall 1t
 be? A heart that's soft, a heart that s
 kind, A heart that's sound and free, As in the whole world thou canst
 find? That heart, I'll give to thee"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29

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