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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Many a worthy young man who has met the one girl of all others that ap- peals to him but is not in a position to marry has asked himself this pug zling question: Should young man who has steady employment, but has saved up no money, think seriously of taking wife? There is so much for and against 1t, that it seems like wad- ing into deep water to try to breast the conflicting currents of argument. In the first place, a man should be frank with a girl as to how he is Sit- uated that she may decide whether it is best to encourage or discourage his calls. Eight young men out of ten live up to all they earn. Yet this is not supposed to be the case.
 Women are apt to consider if a man held paying position for any length of time that he must surely have something laid by. They do not count upon many an obligation he may have, such as helping his family with their expenses and clothing younger broth CTS who must be neatly garbed in or der to hold on to their jobs. If he has sisters he feels in duty bound to take them around a bit that they may have a little pleasure and at the same time meet the young men he is pleased to Introduce them to. The theatre occa- sionally or dinner at a fashiona ble restaurant is a happiness the girls look forward to. It drains his pocket book. but his pretty attractive sisters will be off his hands, probably, before he cares to have them go. It is not his fault, therefore, that he approaches the girl he could care for without a. dollar laid by.
 The tide of strong love seldom sweeps over 8 mans heart but once in a lifetime. There are men who dread telling a girl their exact situa- tion, lest they lose her. Others are brave enough to tell a girl the exact truth regarding their circumstances and rest their future in her hands There are women whose affections are not deep and strong enough to strug- gle against poverty with a man. Many a divorce court attests to this. There are others who are brave enough to face the ordeal. They love him all the better for the sacrifices he has to make and join with him courageously to make good in the hard struggle of married life for success. When a wo- man undertakes anything of this kind trust to her to win a courageous vic- tory. All depends upon the kind of woman 8 man chooses. The man who has not been able to save when he faces marriage has more ambition than any one else to plunge into the fray and turn the wheel of fortune. A sober, industrious, energetic young man need never fear to wed when he meets the right girl who will make a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
PROTECTIVE ASS0.
 NEEDS FUNDS, ITS TREASURER SAYS.
Much Good Performed By Organization During Last
 Year,

One of the longest, busiest and most interesting meetings of the board of directors of the Bridgeport Protective association was held at headquarters, 591 Myrtle avenue, last evening. The report of M. w. Manwaring, the trea- surer, showed that not only is the as- sociation nearing the end of its fiscal year, but also of it's funds.
 Mrs. Walter S. Wilmot, chairman of the membership committee brought a word of cheer in the next report presented Old members and some new contributors are not waiting for some one to ask them for their money during a financial campaign but are already sending in their gifts with many a kind word for the good that is doing in this city.
 Mrs. Doremus, the chairman of the house committee, told of the inn provements made during the month, the gifts of food, clothing, and house hold supplies received and of the hap py novel way in which the girls spent Thanksgiving Day. A bolt of outing flannel was purchased and the holiday was spent cutting, basting, fitting and sewing, with the result that the girls went to bed thankful for warm new nightdresses.
 The fact that IS cases have been cared for in the house, six of whom were under 21 years of age and one under six, was brought out by Mrs. M. H. Ford. chairman of the case com mittee. Her report also showed that 50 per cent. of the benefoiaries had partly reimbursed the association in a monetary way. Others have not been able to do this, but still were possessed of physical strength. have given their services. Ten important outside cases have demanded and re- ceived careful attention.
 In reviewing the work of the asso- citation one case was brought before the meeting in detail, the history of which is a stern accuser of state and local authority. It shows a record of a hundred years of dependency, degen- eracy court procedures and kindred expenses, all of which might have been prevented had the State in 1916 had adequate provision for custodial care. Nineteen sixteen sees Connecticut not much better equipped, and the degen- crate descendants still at large and a menace to society.
 The case of the little homesick, I 6 year old "kiddie, ,'"Maude Paige, lured away from her Southern home, by a man almost old enough to be her fath- CT, received careful consideration. It is with keen pleasure that the board of directors offers this unsophisticat- ed country child the shelter of the Home, instead of the jail while she is detained as a witness.
 One of the imperative needs for money which came to sthe directors last evening was the strong appeal of the children of the neighborhood for the re-opening of the Young Citizens club, which was discontinued during recent epidemics of illness and since not been continued because the growth of the work of the home has crowded out the children. This and many other demands have made the board of directors feel that the budget this year must total at least $10,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
Y.W.C.A, MAKING
 PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS AFFAIRS
Many Activities Planned by Girls Clubs of the Asso-
 ciatiOn.

The holiday season is making itself felt In a great variety of activities at the Young Women's Christian assO- citation. nearly every club, the educa- tional department and the girls work department having a plan for some special feature during the next two wees.
 Saturday afternoon, the Ramona club, of which Miss Florence Brad ley is president, will hold a cake and candy sale, the proceeds to be used toward the clubs pledge of $1OO for the building fund. Home made cake, nut bread, rolls and candies will be the attractions of the sale.
 The association Saturday social for December will be held at 56 Beach street, at o'clock The social com mittee in charge of the evenings pro- gram is composed of young women from the Summerfield M. E: church. There will be music, games, refresh ments and a general informal good time. These socials are open not on- ly to all Association members and their friends, but to any other young women interested.
 As has been the custom, the Christ mas vesper service is in charge of the Federation of Industrial Clubs, and it is expected that this years pro- gram to be given at Seaside Institute Sunday afternoon, Dec. IT, will be as good as that of other years Henry Van Dykes "The Other Wise Man" will be presented in readings, tab leaux and pantomime. The details of costuming, stage setting and tableaux have been worked out by Miss Kath- erine w. Treat, industrial secretary, and Mrs. w. B. Ferguson, chairman of the industrial committee, assisted by other members of the committee.
 Parts of the story will be read by Mrs. w. B. Ferguson with members of the federated clubs taking part in the tableaux and pantomime, illustrat- ing the story.
 Between the tableaux there will be congregational singing of Christmas hymns, led by Miss Cynthia Moore, general secretary of the East Side branch, and some incidental music at the piano. The principal characters of the presentation are Artaban ta- ken by Miss Mary Hoadley, his friends taken by Miss Olga Schwartzkopf, Miss Nellie Rowland, Miss Jennie Dickie, Miss Nellie Wellington, Miss Bessie Bruce, Miss Isabel Cuddy, Miss Daisy Waldman. Miss Lucy Ravens, and Miss Maud Hugo; the Three Wise Men, Miss Maude Burgess, Miss Til- lie Hoff, and Miss Edith Cogswell; ;. the Exile, Miss Malvina Gozzolo; a woman in Jerusalem, Miss Margherita Rick ards; centurions, Miss Mabel Wild man, Miss Katherine Kelly and Miss Margaret Chatlos; the Syrian maiden, Miss Margaret O'Brien; the crowd, a dozen or more members of the clubs.
 The service will be held at p. m., at Seaside Institute, Lafayette and At lantic streets, and is open to all who are interested, both men and women.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
FISH RECIPES OF FAMOUS
 CHEFS
Sea MusseIs a la Newburg. (By Charles Doucot, Hotel Victoria
 g Boston.)

After thoroughly cleaning one-half peck of mussels, steam them as, usual. Remove the meats from the shells and place them in a saucepan, add ing a glass or cupfuI of their liquor and a pint of heavy cream and glass of good sherry wine. Season to taste with salt, nutmeg and cayenne pep per; place on the fire and bring to a boil. Then have ready in a dish three ounces of butter and the yolks Qf two eggs mixed together in a paste. Pour in the saucepan, stirring the mixture on the range all the time till 1t comes to the boiling point, but do not let it boil. Serve in chafing dish with toasted bread around.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

: Last winter's skirts will be quite timpossible this season for the new deaigns, though perfectly straight, are quite full. The design pictured is cut ha five gores and closes to the left 4s center-front under plait. There are two styles of pockets and 2 wide belt trimmed with buttons. M0diuln size requires 2E yards 54-inch cloth and
 E yard belting for stay.
 The making of the skirt is really 7 simple matter. First, join the gores !. a notched, leaving the edges to the left of center-front free above largo
 "O'' perforation in front gore and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
PARENT SAYS SHE'S
 NOT TOO YOUNG

l.. D. writes: CT am past sixteen, a tall, dark complexioned girl, ask lit tie bit of advice. < Dep you think I am too young to go about with boys not twenty years old? I have had lots of chances. Accepted none. Mamma does not care if To go once in a while. I am getting to be home body. Just hate to start with beaux.'
 Pretty young. Yet your mother is best judge, knowing. each youth who asks to scrort you. Be guided with confidence in your parents view. Then you will turn out well.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
DON'T FUSS WITH
 MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker
 and Without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing mess Of mustard, flour and water when you can easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness with a little clean, white Musterole.
 Musterole is made of pure oil of mus tard and other helpful ingredients, com bined in the form of pleasant white ointment It takes the place of out-of- date mustard plasters, and will not blister.
 Musterole usually gives prompt relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, head ache, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism; lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblairis, frosted feet, colds of the chest Git often prevents pneumonia).
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Worn with tailored suit of navy worsted invisibly striped with white, this luxurious stole of pointed fox cuts a great dash with its circuit of once and half again around the neck. The close turban is navy velvet with silvery berries growing exactly in the front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
home and be a good helpmeet to him.
ANSWERS TO 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 Iib- bey, 916 President Street, Brooklyn N. Y.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
BuIet From Unknown Source.


 John A West. of Stamford, 16 years of age, has bullet in his shoulder. and there is considerable mystery as Ito where the bullet came from. He, Tn company of Joseph Loretz, another boy, went out to look at traps they lad set in the woods. Neither had ifearIps West suddenly cried out in pain. and was assisted home by his companion. No report of firearms was heard by the boys.
 Stamford Pastor Resigns.
 Rev. Dr. Howard Agnew Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Stamford, has announced his resig- nation to take effect March 1, 1917. He is expected to epter the missionary field. /
 Work of Burglars.
 The home of MT. Frank H. Keen in Greenwich was entered .sby burglars while the family was at dinner on Wednesday evening. Jewelry and a set of furs were taken, the entire val l; ne of the loot being estimated at about s$1,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license has, been issued to Howard B. Luckey. 2t, clerk, 17s East Main street and Emma I. Inno. cent, IS, same, address. The britde- . to-be has parental consent for her marriage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

of pocket along the folded edges of plait; bring the lower and back edges of pocket to indicating small "o" perforations in side and back gores.
 For the second design, adjust poe ket to position, bringing single large 70" perforation, single small "o'' perforation and double small coo" perforations marked 3, and to corresponding perforations in skirt. The belt is now adjusted to position oR the skirt. center-fronts and cen- ter-backs even Qarge "Oo perfora- tion indicates center-front), upper edge of belt 3s inch above the top of skirt; slip belt underneath the top of pocket 0. Stitch straight edges of pocket to position, leaving pointed end of left pocket free over placket opening.
 Buttons of self-material or silk crochet may be used to trim the skirt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
SHOULD MEN WITHOUT
 MONEY MARRY?

Without our hopes, without our fears, Without the home that plighted love
 endears, Without the smiles from plighted ideal
 won,
 Oh! What were lift?''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
FISH RECIPES OF FAMOUS CHEFS
Filets of Tilefish Orly.

EiIetS Of TiIefiSh OrIy. (by Charles Doucot, Hotel Victoria,
 Boston.)
 Cut the fish in filets, season well, and roll them in flour; dip in beaten eggs and roll in bread crumbs. Fry in deep fat to a nice brown color. Drain and serve garnished with lem on and parsley; a sauceboat of tomato sauce on the side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14
ToDAY'S POEM
 THE DANCE.


 "Some people call E dancin','' Said man whose hair is gray. EIt looks to me like prancin' aIn a queer, uncertain way; Like a hen upon griddle, f4 Bobbin' all around so strange, An I miss Joe Struther's fiddle An his warnin-'Ladies change!' "The music starts a-playin', But it doesn't sound the same; An the sidin' an the swayin' Strike my eye as ruther tams. Ages, youthful, old an middle We'd forget, with size an heft. When Joe Struthers grabbed his fid-
 die
 An sung out, Grand right and
 1eft!' "Perhaps it's jes' my dreamin' ' Of the friends of long ago An the youthful eyes a-gleamin' An the youthful cheeks aglow. This new dancin's like a riddle Lots O. things have seemed that ~ way Since Joe Struthers with his fiddle Gave the signal, All shas-say! Washington Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

The annual meeting of the Ameri. can Red Cross was held at Wash ington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

inventor of the Krag-J Jorgensen rifle, is dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

The twelfth annual convention of ] the American Civic Association open- ed at WsshinxtAnA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

President Wilson received a pleu- rality of 5,649 votes in Nevada at the recent election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Review Skirt @ Sizes 24 to ss inches waist Price. Y 10 These Home Dressmaking articles prepared espe cay for s newspaper from the very latest styles by The Pictorial Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-14

Fivs-gore skirt to be developed in .eroadcioth, fine woolen material or -Nelvet. It closes at the left side un- der . plait and has two styles of bocksts.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
KEEPING THE MONEY AT HOME

A little country paper, when
comes to the Times exchange desk,
the other day printed an item that
is worthy of reproduction in every
newspaper in the country.
1t was entitled, Farmers Fine
Defense" The story deals with
merchant who saw farmer call Tor
a package at the railroad station,
the package bearing the label of a
mail order house in a far off city.
The merchant naturally upbraided
his neighbor for not trading at home,
explaining that he carried the same
goods in stock at attractive prices
which the farmer had ordered from
the foreign concern.
The farmers reply was ready in a
moment, "Why don't you advertise in
the local paper if you have the
! goods?'
This little story carries a solu
ton for an evil from which loca
merchants have long suffered and FOL
(which they themselves are in meas
ure responsible.
The solution for the mail orde
OWL lies in advertising by the loca
merchant Local people cannot know
what the local merchant has in stocl
!, if they are not informed through tn
, local newspaper The merchants ar
: gradually learning the truth OF thi
} fact and are fighting mail orde
, houses with the same weapons whic
3 have made the latter the tremendou
1 force they are today-namely, advel
4 Using Times.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01

the percentage of gasoline extracted
and inventors are confident of per-
fecting carburetors which will use
kerosene; but for the present we are
confronted with decrease in the
gasoline content of the older oil wells
and an insufficient capacity in the re-
fining plants. Our exports, however
of gasoline in 1915 were consider
ably less than in 1914, although
more crude oil was sent ABROAD
There is also a strong probablllty
that. with the reconstruction and re-
sumption of business abroad at the
close of the war, consumption there
will be much greater than now.
Horses will be scarce and time VIII
be everything, and the motor cal
and truck will receive a great I'M
petus. Just how long the present
oil wells will continue to produce, oil
when and where new oil fields viii
be discovered. no one can say VIII
certainty. Before that day arrives
however, it is fair to expect tina
chemists will have found some sub
stitute. or inventors method o
making one gallon do the work o
more.-H. II. Windsor, in the Sep
TENDER Popular Mechanics Maya
zine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
Health Is Worth Saving, and Some
Phoebe People Know How to
Save 1t

Many Phoebe people take their
lives in their hands by neglectin1
the kidneys when they know these
organs need help. Weak kidneys ar
responsible for vast amount OF
SOLDERING and Ill health. but there Il
no need to suffer nor to remain In
danger. Use Doan's Kidney Pills
remedy that has helped thuos
ands of kidney sufferers.
The following statement leaves NJ
ground for doubt,
Mrs. w. knight. Winnemucca. New
kidney trouble. which got so bad tina
ida, says: II had an attack o
was in misery. My kidneys CAV
me no end of annoyance and m
hack panied a lot. ! also had spell
CT dizziness and black spots ofte
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01

Helping a pretty girl to cross the
street, holding her umbrella, carry
ing her poodle-none of these is
courtesy. The first two are a pleas
ure, and the last is politeness.
Courtesy is doing that which moth
ing under the sun makes you do but
human kindness. Courtesy springs
from the heart; if the mind prompts
the action. there Isl reason; If there
be a reason, it is not courtesy, for
courtesy has no reason.
Courtesy is goodwill, and good
will is prompted by heart full OF
| love to be kind.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
RIVERS OF GASOLINE

Dc We will consume, in this country
bethis year almost 2,000,0OO,OOO gal
halons of gasoline; which is the equiv
hfalent of stream six feet wide and
one foot deep flowing at the rate of
one mile an hour. Five years ago
gasoline retailed at 35 cents in Eng
land and from 40 to rs cents on the
a. continent. and there are those who
even predict accent gasoline here
some day. Recent improvements in
refining have considerably increased
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
INES ON WHICH HUGHES
vILL CONDUCT CAMPAIGN

Charles Evan Hughes has now de-
eloped his campaign sufficiently TO
lake clear the lines upon which he
tones to overthrow the Wilson ad-
ministratiOn.
Preparedness will not be made the
lominant issue. lie believes the most
,ressing need of the nation is an
Sonest, efficient, economical non-par-
tsan administration of its affairs. In
"his. as necessary quality OF EN-
iency, he includes military prepared
ness. These with protective tarili
as the basis of the national economic
.ystem, a firm insistence upon res
,ect for the nations rights, the pro
ection of it's citizens wherever they
cnay be and military preparedness
Kufficient to uphold the rights and
s,fford the protection, are the issues
upon which he will make his fgh1
before the people.
D Hughes believes his nomination
Swas due to the record he made al
dyoyernor of New York. He is striving
go convince the people now, there
,fore. that he has not changed in tn
intervening years.
Across the ranch country of west
uarn North Dakota, through the ba
lands into Montana and the ore held
wand ON to the Pacific coast, he ha
'.driven home the doctrine of ell
cheney, economy, protective tariff an
supholding of the national honor.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
The Best Laxative.

To keep the bowels regular the
best laxative is outdoor exercise.
Drink a full glass of water half an
hour before breakfast and eat an
abundance of fruit and vegetables,
also establish a regular habit and be
sure that your bowels move once
each day. When a medicine is need
ed take Chamberlain Tablets. They
are pleasant to take and mild and
gentle in effect. Obtainable every
Where.-AdVt
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
COURTESY

Treating customer like a rich
uncle, so that you may extract ms
coin, it not courtesy-thats fore
sight.
Offering a seat to the man who
enters your Office is not courtesy
that's duty.
Listening to grumblings, growl-
ings and groanings of a bore, with
out demonstrating, is not courtesy
lthat's forbearance.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
Are You Looking Old?

Old age comes quick enough with
out inviting it, Some look old at
forty. That Is because they neglect
tie liver and bowels. Keep the how
els regular and your liver healthy
and you will not only feel younger
but look younger. When troubled
with constipation or biliousness take
Chamberlain Tablets. They are in
tended especially for these ailments
and are excellent. Easy to take ant
most agreeable in effect. Obtainabl'
everywhere. Al
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1916-09-01
N Ell 20
PICTURES

Constipation the Father of Many Ills
OF the numerous ills that afect
humanity large share start with
constipation. Keep your bowels reg
ular and they may be avoided. When
laxative is needed take Chamber
lains Tablets. They not only move
| the bowels but improve the appetite
and strengthen the digestion. Oh
tainable everywhere. AdN