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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30

Dear Doctor:-I am asking your ad- vice about my mother again. The tissue food is all used up. Shall get more? Her knees are still swelled and so stiff that she can hardly bend them and there are big Jumps on the inside of each knee. She wakes up at midnight and then she can't get back to sleep for the pain in her knees. Her neck bothers her and the knuckles on her hands are swelled and am afraid that her hands will be deform- ed. She took some cream of tar tar but it made her sick at the stom- ach. She has lost some of her weight. I do not know how much, but her clothes are getting too big for her. The urine is much clearer. Now, what can I do for her to take away the swell ing? Is it dangerous to put on cold water? I have not cared to try it. l rubbed on some of the 1iniment that you wrote about in a lecture but l am so afraid of making her knees stiffer. forgot to mention that the tips of her fingers are cold some of the time.
 J.. M.
 Answer-In some respects your mother seems to have improved since you last wrote me, but in others her condition is more complicated. The rheumatic trouble is now of a more chronic character, demonstrated by such symptoms as swelling and stiff ness of the knees and other Joints. De- formity often takes place in such ca ses and the main purpose With the treatment suggested to you a short time ago is to prevent such deformities from taking place. It would have been accomplished quite easily if the necessary treatment had been given her when the trouble first started. Now, there is some uncertainty re- garding the matter. The fact that she has been able to reduce her weight somewhat demonstrates that the treat ment is having effect, but often that is insufficient.
 Chronic rheumatism or Arthritis as it is also called, is rarely manifested except after middle life and it often follows acute rheumatism, as in your mothers case The pains are expe- rienced mostly during storms or there may be frequent attacks of or days duration or sometimes the pains may be almost constant. There is noth- ing that is certain to prevent further development of the disease, but the treatment already suggested will un- doubtedIy prove as helpful as any thing she could try. The buttermilk many cases and she should keep it up. A plain and nourishing diet otherwise, as we'll as an abundance of water and dry and hygienic surroundings, are beneficial. Vapor baths once a week are excellent. Do not place cold ap- p1ications the points. They will then become more stiff. Rubbing the affected parts with the herb ointment or with skunk oil or cocoa-nut oil, con taining a little oil of lobelia, and origa- mum will be found useful. Her bow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Home Made Chop suey.

TWO chicken flyers, two chicken gtzzards, one-ha1f pound of pork, one half pound of veal, two stalks of celery, six good sized onions, four ia tablespoonfuls of olive oil. two table spoonfuIs of vinegar, one-half cupful of water, one-ha1f teaspoonfu1 of salt, pepper and paprika to taste and one teasnoonful of sic yu sauce. Chop the flyers, gizzards, pork, veal, celery and onions, then add the olive oil, vim eear and water and cook from one and one-haIf hours to two hours, adding the seasonings when nearly done. The sic sauce can be obtained from any Chinese restaurant. but can be dis pensed with.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
I ittleeCoat of Blocked Silk

for small girls The latest fad in trimming is to make the revers of white faille or cloth and the collar of black velvet It is a charming combination and not unreasonably ex- pensive. In medium size the coat shown here requires 21a yards 54-inch or 35s yards 36-inch material The back of the design extends over the shoulders forming a yoke effect. If it is desired not to have the re- vers, the coat may be finished in high effect at the neck, with turn down collar. The fitness about the waiStline may be gathered or smock- cd, and a half-be1t of velvet added.
 The back of the coat is laid on a. lengthwise fold of material, thus avoiding a seam. The collar is placed to the right The front, sleeves and underfacing are placed on a length wise thread If the silk is only 30 inches wide, 1t will be necessary to cut the model from an open width of material, two widths being used at a time, laid right sides facing, SC that section will be cut in duplicate.
 Cape effects are so much in demand this season that the trimming hat been provided in this instance. Thers is practically no difference in tho placing of the pattern sections, e1 eept that the eapes are laid on 6 1engthwise fold with the back and collar.
 4, coat of this design is charming fashioned of light colored silk witI capes of organdy, of chiffon cloths For party wear or gala occasions nothing is daintier for the miss oa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
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 sonaI letters cannot be answer ed, Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 946 President St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.

M. H. writes: "I am a German girl of tWenty-three. Kept company few months. Sister and her husband ob- ject to my seeing fance, although he was of good parents in Italy. Mamma and papa are satisfied. He is nice. We love dearly. Met at his trading place. This is not flirting, I trust. Hope to be told wha ito do soon.''
 Young man is honorable you say. Then others should not interfere. Have a heart-to-heart talk with sister. All will end well for you both.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Wasbington IIemon Pie.

Two eggs beaten very light, one cup sugar, one tablespoon meted abutter5 1-2 cup milk, 1 1-2 cups flour, one teaspoon cream of tartar, 1-2 teaspoon soda level. Sift flour, soda, cream of tartar together ;add last. Bake in two tins. Filling: One cup of sugar mixed with two tablespoons of flour, grated rind and juice of one lemon, one egg beaten light, one cup of hot water. Cook until thick. When cold spread between two cakes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Cottage Pudding,

One heaping pint of flour. half a cupfu1 of sugar, one cupfuI of milk, one t0espoonful of soda, dissolved in the milk ,one teaspoonful of butter, two teaspoonfuls of cream of tartar, rubbed dry in the flour; flavor with nutmeg; bake in moderate oven; cut in slices and serve warm with wine or brandy sauce, or sweet sugar sauce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Ginger Beer,

Peel four lemons and press out the juice; squeeze it and put the peel with 1-2 ounces of bruised ginger root, two ounces of cream of tartar and five pounds of loaf sugar. Pour over all six gallons of boiling water, and allow to stand, cover, over night. In the morning pour off and put into keg, leaving sediment. Let stand an other "A hours and bottle tying down cork of each bottle. In three or four days the beer will, be fit for use.
 Quantity may be increased at pleasure by doubling, ingredients.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Strawberry Pudding.

Beat three eggs with out separating until light; add one pint of milk; sift in three and a half cups of flour; and beat until perfectly smooth. Add one tablespoon of butter melted, one half teaspoon of salt and four tea spoons of baking powder, then add one pint of huIled strawberries, dredged with flour. Turn the pudding into a greased mold, cover tightly, stand it in boiling water and boil continuously for three hours. Serve with hard and HQuid sauce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
LITTLE BENNY'S
 NOTEBOOK
(By Lee Pape)


Pop was eating his pie with a fork today, and I said, Pop.
 Do hear the angels calling? sed Pop.
 Me and Puds simkins and Sam Crawss wus to give a vawdeviIl show for charity, sed.
 I'm pleased to hear it, sed pop, the greatest of these is charity, as the theef remarked When he kept the dimes out of the blind mans cup and put back the pennies. /
 And we wunt to know if we can hold it up in our setting room, sed.
 O, that's a, Ford of another color, sed pop.
 Can we, I sed.
 Wat kind of a show is it going to be, sed pop.
 Jest a regular vawdeviI1 show, sed me and Puds and Sam is going to give a ninstril show with jest 2 end men and middle man, ony we all wunt to be end men, so maybe we will half to have end men and no middle man, and Puds is going to do sum site of hand magicin tricks, and Sam is goin g to do a ventiloquizm act, and i'm going to do ackerbatick feets.
 We'll, it sounds mild enuff, all but the ackerbatick feets, sed pop.
 Yes, sir, can we have it in our set ting room, I sed, it's for the benefit of the Vacation Fund.
 We'll, I don't wunt to diskurridge your charitable tendensies, but don't quite like the ideer ia mob of kids in full pizzessfon of our perfectly good setting room, maybe they11ftake home the chares for sooveneers, or sumthing g sed pop, wat is this partickler charity that is to be the beneshiary. Do you meen wat are we giving tn show for, ] sed. Yes, that Expresses t,sed pop, wat is this Vacation Fund. Its a fund for me and Puds and Sam to have money for vacation, I sed.
 I'm afraid not, sed pop. Sir? I sed. Its true that charity begins at home l but not necessarily in our setting room sed pop. So we are going to give thf vawde- will show for the benet of the Vacation 1 Fund in Puds Simkinses back yard. DO YOU KNOW THAT
 It's worry, not work, which shortens life?
 A cold bath every morning is the best complexion remedy? l Poor health is expensive?
 The U. s. Public Health Service has reduced malaria 60 per cent in some i localities?
 The death rate from typhoid fever in the United States has been cut in 1 half since 1900?
 Pneumonia kills over 12O, 900 Amer 1 jeans each year? | F1yIess town has few funerals?
 The well that drains the cesspoo1 Is l the cup of death?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30

 ( CORNER FOR COOKS ~-
Lemon Sponge Cake.

Beat to light cream the yolzs of five eggs and one one-haIf cups of powdered sugar, add the juice and grated rind of half a lemon, then add the stiff1y beaten whites alter nate1y with one cup of bread flour sift- ed with one-fourth teaspoon of salt. Bake about 5 minutes in a slow oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Icing That W1n Keep Soft

Add a pinch of baking powder to the whites of the eggs that you are going to use in your white frosting for cakes Do this before beating them. Then pour the boiling hot syrup over the beaten whites in the usual way and your icing will not get hard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Baked NIackerel.

Split the fish, clean and remove the head and tail. Put in a, buttered dripping pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot over with butter Gal lowing one tablespoon to 8, medium sized fish) and pour over two-thirds cup of milk. Bake 25 minutes in a hot oven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Ranana and Celery salad.

Chill celery heart and very ripe ba- nanas, slice thin crosswise. rningling the rounds well. Pile on lettuce leaves and cover with French dress ing,e into which finely grated cheese has been sparingly stirred. This dressing, with cheese, is fine for TO- maine or cooked vegetable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
Kisses.
Dat xL

Beat the whites of five eggs until stiff, add a teaspoohfuI of vanilla. Drop on tin and bake in moderate oven. These cakes may be slit on the side and filled with whipped cream or any desired filling, making a most dainty cake.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
EPICUREAN APPROVAL.
(EXchange.

(Exchange.) 'How are you getting on with your garden ?''
 First rate,'' replied MT. .Cross1ots. Raised anything good to eat?'' '-L should say so, Why, the neigh bors' chickens sinnpIe can't wait for the stuff tc get ripeH'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
CLUB NOTES.

will gladly answer all inqdiries for information on health subjects from readers of this publication if same are addressed to Home Health Club, 5039 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, III. Send full name and address with 4 cents postage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
CONVINCING.
(Boston Hera1d.)

Every village butcher knows why New England no longer raises her beef and mutton on her own hilIs-at least every village butchef to whom a. west ern packer has whispered: Mine only, or none!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30

People who were disappointed on not getting a college degree may feel som ewhat reconci1ed out in the coun- +r-v on seeing a Master of Arts trying to milk COW on the wrong side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30

None but a French woman could have so piquantly used rbrownish pearl shoe buttons parading from throat to toe tips in this costume. The fabric is brown taffeta contrasted with buff, the buttons being applied in close pairs. Please study the picturesque effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30
A WONDERFUL COW.

(Ironton, Ohio,. Register.) Hary Mann of Cove1 bought a COW and is now supplying his neighbors with butter and fresh eggs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-30

Tafeta of block or checked designs
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10

corporation refused to recognize
their demands, treat with their
union or submit differences to arbi-
tration.
The corporation used the usual
method of coercion, election from
company houses and the importa-
tion of gunmeu and thugs to intim-
idate the workers. One of the un-
ion 5 organizers was kidnapped and
badly beaten by company thugs
Attempts were made to break the
strike through an appeal TO nation
al prejudice The homes OF these
workers are the regulation company
houses and rent for same was taken
from the meager envelopes Of cper-
atives, Eviction in defiance OF the
customary notice provided by law
were common.
Against these practices the tex
tile workers struck, and for the
FIRST time showed their power
through trade union methods.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
BIG TEXTILE STRIKE ENDS

Utica, n Y Nov 10 The long
strike Of nearly 1000 men and wo-
men textile workers has resulted in
a 10 per cent wage increase and i'm
proved working conditions for these
employees
In addition to the 10 per cent
wage increase the union is given
recognition through a committee;
all those who were evicted will be
moved back to their teneuts; abso-
lutely no discrimination; abolition
of the Objectionable card system,
which was one of the worst abuses
imposed On the workers; all workers
to be reinstated in one week and
back on their old jobs in four
weeks. The silt brought by the
corporation for s25 900 damages
against members Of the union will
also be withdrawn.
Secretary Treasurer Sarah A.
Conboy, Of the United Textile
Workers, claims it is one of the
greatest victory that organization
has ever won. And adds: Great
credit is due the Utica Trades and
Labor Assembly for their active and
earnest interest in this matter "
The strikers are members Of the |
United Textile Workers of Amer
lea and were forced to suspend |
work when the New York Mills |
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10

Secretary Redfeld Recommends 1t For
Government Clerks


Strong Endorsement to the proposal
for Saturday half holiday for govern
ment employees the whole year was
given by Secretary William G. Red
field of the department of commerce
In letter to President Wilson recon-
mending the issuance Of an executive
order closing the departments every
Saturday afternoon
The letter is a result of one which
was written by Samuel Gompers. pres
ident of the American Federation of
labor, to President Wilson some weeks
ago recommending the year round
closing OF the departments on Satur-
day AFTERNOON Copies Of this letter
were sent to cabinct officers for re-
mark Secretary nedfe'ds recommcn-
dation came as response to the pres
ident's letter outlining the Gompers
proposal
il is understood that the majority OF
the cabinet officers have replied to she
presidents letter So far as could be
ascertained all " h6 have replied have
strongly ndorsed the proposition. and
1t Is though; probable that the presi-
dent Will take the necessary steps to-
ward issuing the necessary executive
order which would close the depart
ments on saturday afternoons nil year
There is ample authority for clos
ing The departments as law which
has been brought 10 the attention of
government officials many fines makes
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
Electricians Get Increase

Victoria B c. Nov. 10 Electrical
Workers unicn $50 has secured
agreemen with the British Colum
bia Electric Cnmpaay and the Bri
tish Columbia Telephone company
which gives the members substan
tial increases. The companies,
however, are rushing all work with
the intention of precipitating a gen
eral layoff A committee of women
is now visiting all parts of the work
and suggesting places where womeh
coald do the woak Of mer, in which
case the men are discharged to max e
way for the women.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
WANT SEVEN HOUR DAY.
Economic and Social Welfare of Min
ers Threatened by Machines.

efS threatened ny MaCni1eSs
Demands for a seven hour day will
be made by coal miners Of the country
at coming wage conferences, accord
ing to John F. White, president Of the
| United Mine Workers OF America.
Having established the eight hour
day throughout the jurisdiction of our
union and likewise the mine run sys-
TEN, we can well afford to turn our
attention in the coming wage confer
| ences to u further reduction in the
hours of labor" said Mr.. White, "for.
in my opinion, such move is neces-
sary if we are to conserve the economic
and social welfare of our vast member
ship. This is made almost essential
because Of the increased use and intro
duction of machines. The records show
there are more machines used in coal
mining now than at any time in our
history. SO widespread has become
their use that pick mining in many
districts has become almost lost art
"There were in use in the coal mines
of the United States in 1913 1G.378
machines, producing 242, ,421, ,7f3 tons
of coal Ia 1914 this number was in
creased TO 1G.307 machines, producing
21S390,2 2S7 tons of coal
Despite the depression that pre-
vailed in 1914, reducing the total out
put of the mines, the machines in op-
GRAFTON increased, as these figures show
am therefore impressed with the
great fact that if we prepare our move
ment for the inauguration Of this car
dinal reform in our coming wage con
ferences we will be able to secure 1t,
and its benefits viii rebound greatly
to the advancement Of our people
This will result in an eight hour day
from bank to bank or a seven hour day
on the present basis
President White reviewed the prog
ress made by the miners union. declar-
ing that the men By their collective ef-
forts have raised themselves virtually
from the condition of serfdom to that
''of respect in the eyes Of the whole
community"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
Prices For Necessities
Must Be Steadied

1t is certain that labor will be
FESTIVE, if for no ether reason than
the high cost Of living, and will
continue in this condition just as
long as the prices of the necessities
Of life keep on soaring. The large
shipments sent abroad of the wheat
and meats, of cloths ard leather,
and other products of the farm and
mills, because Of a greater need and
lesser production in those countries
which are now at war, leaves less
for home consumption, and natur-
ally causes an increase in the prices
of what is left for our use here
This is one reason for the high cost
Of everything we buy
But this is not the whole story.
To these increases must be added
sum fixed by gentlemen S agree
msnts, butter boards, packers, as
sociations, transportation combina
tons, d other groups Of exaloit
rs.
The men who make up hese com
oines are prosperous and undis-
turoed They advise rs 10 eat less
and practice small economies, and
be happy hough hungry.
These men form part OF the civic,
commerce and merchants associa
lions Throughout, the country, and
consequently W see no great actlv-
ity or agitation on ID. part of these
powerful bodies, that coald apply
the ways aud means Of eliminating
the parasites aho prey upon The
public. They seem quite differ
ent t. one of the greatest problems
Of our time, and one whlch should
be dealt with Immediately.
1t we start with the sPeculator
and limit his activities, We shall
be able TO make provision to meet
IT, This, then, should b- the first
step.
The problem is a difficult one,
we admit Workingmen viii have
to demand more and still more pay
for their labor in order IT, meet the
continually rising prices, and keep
themselves and their families in the
common necessities
Let the nation ] government lead
off with an attack on that very Oh
v.ous cause Of high prices the
sPeculator L has the power, and
tae need is pressing
The high sclle of wages is one Of
the results Of the increased prices
Of food and clothing, bnt it is not
the cause. New York Observer. |
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
WILL HAVE A WIDE EFFECT

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. 10-The cir
cult court has rendered a decision
in the case of Edward L. Brown, a
miner, against the Brewster & Even
Coal company, it is believed will
have a wide effect on other similar
cases involving the application of
the Illinois workmen's compensa-
ton act.
The decision OF the court is to
the effect that the compensation of
Brown, who was injured and is
suing under the provisions of the
act, be based on his
net earnings. BY net earnings is
meant the earnings after the cost
Of powder, fuses and tools, which
are charged to the miner, are de-
Quoted from his pay.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
Better Wages For Shopmen

Denison, Tex Noy, 10 The
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
company shopmen in the locomotive
department G of the eutire lines have
been granted an increased in wages
ranging from l II cents to 2 II
cents an hour and better working
conditions, il has been officially an
ncunced. The increase tits stated
dates back to August Fifteen
hundred men aIe affected.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
Want More Money

Denver, Col, Nov. 10.-The
Building Laborers' union has filed
formal rotice with the state indus
trial commission of a demand for
an increase of wages from So rs TO
81 per day for eight holrs. This
action was taken in acc rdance with
a law required enacted by the legis-
iature, which requires that 80 days
notice of such demand must be
given.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
More Wages and Eight Hours

Pnilade phia, Nov. 10.-The jew
elry workers are claim ng a 100 pei
cent organization, which is a very
substantial victory, and marks a
era in the trade union movement in
this city. The Jewelry Workers
union has succeeded in securing a
signed agreement with their en-
ployers which will insure peace and
harmony until September l, 1917.
Under its provisions all disputes are
10 be adjusted by conciliation. The
hoars will be II per week, Satur
day being limited to Z hours. All
work done after 5 p. m, Sundays
and legal holidays must be paid for
at the rate Of 80 cents an hour.
Five hours and twenty minutes
overtime to be figured as an eight
hour day All piece work is abol
ished and no employee is permitted
10 IA work home. This has here
toto been one Of the worse abuses
If t,.c irdustry An increase of
20 pr cent is also conceded all mem
Der # the union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1916-11-10
mo Card, No Work"

Jackson, Micn., Nov 10 The
new Polishers' uniCn which has
been organized less han two months
has already secured a membership
of 100 per cent, and the boys are
much elated over their success.
It's case now of "no card, no
work in Jackson from now en-.