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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
WOMEN IN SECRET WARS.

IT want to give to others hope and
faith,
want to do to all that the Master
| saith,
want to live Alright from day to
I'm sure t shall not pass again this
way"
Who is it that says that women
know little or nothing of the tactics
of war? Why, there isn't one of Ewes
daughters who isn't engaged in secret
warfare fromathe cradle to the grave.
Widows are generals in loves war
fare: maidens are volunteers; mar
ried women are life enlisters. From
the time they worel pinafores, they
have battled with each other over
their playthings. Soon as their dresses
were let down ankle length, the young
women were engaged in polite warfare
over their beaux. Mothers skirmished
valiantly, engaging In royal secret
battles to best each other In securing
the man so many coveted for SON
in-law. A secret battle has waged
among the social climbers. They en-
ploy every known tactic to further
their interest.
There are secret and bitter wars go
ing on between mothers and girls who
want to marry their sons. Other wars
are going on to keep daughters from
marrying men who haven't been able
to wedge their way into the good
graces of the mothers. There are
household warfares where the half
dozen girls refuse bitterly to be kept
back to give the eldest daughter a
|chance.
Secret warfares go on against the
innocent widows who are willing to
marry the othef women's rich brother
or uncle who are doing Their best to-
ward sister or niece to nelp bring up
her family. There's warfare on the
stage when the public sees more tail
ent and beauty in one star than the
other. You didn't suppose the defeat
ed candidate for stage honors was
joyous over the others success, did
you? T.,
Thus it is Through very walk in life;
in every community there are women
who are at secret warfare over one
thing or another. More often than,
mot, it's war between husband and
wife over money matters. Jealousy is
not lacking as a favorite cause. 1T
will therefore be seen that women are
well up in every stage of warfare.
They have been all through it's skir-
mishes, its defeats and its victories.
They are natural born warriors.
Once in a while we hear of a valiant
feminine soldier cutting and flashing
with her tongue if she has no other
weapon. Women are the first, how
ever, to sue for peace and appreciate
it.. Let no one worry hereafter as to
what women would do in case of war.
Trust them to grope their way to vic
tory. Bless their dear hearts. they're
used to it. They don't have much to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
AND LIVING COSTS.
mo. 3.)

The former attitude of women to-
ward housework was much like the
former attitude of the farmers to-
ward agriculture. The farmers said
that they learned all there was in
farming from their fathers, and con-
sequently did not need any further
training. They laughed when the
agricultural college experts came
around and tried to tell them new
ways Of doing things. Now the
farmers are learning that by attend
ing scientific farming schools, taking
short courses, reading bulletins of ex-
pertinent stations, attending demon
STATIONS, ETC., they can greatly in
crease their production. Many of
the Corn Club boys can beat their
fathers in corn raising.
Similarly women said they learned
all there was in housework from their
mothers. Frequently, however, their
mothers gave them no instruction in
homework, preferring to- give their
daughters a free life in society. They
thought the girls would pick up
housework after they were married.
Today many girls come home from
Domestic Science schools and can
show their mothers how a losing home
can be run at a profit on the hus-
bands income.
1t seems wrong that girls are turn
ed out from so many high schools and
academies with their heads full of
French, algebra and literature, yet
knowing nothing about the basic tasks
Of the household, on the efficient
performance Of which their martial
happiness will depend. Happily
classes in home economics are now
being formed in many high schools
and even the lower grades, to instruct
girls in household tasks.
Also there is reported from the
Domestic Science schools a great in
terest among factory and store girls
who are engaged to be married, who
will take a course of study in cook
cry and home economics. A pro-
spective husband could we'll afford to
pay high tuition costs to have his
bride-elect take this study.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
For the sDressy Linen Frock.

for closing. Join cores as notched;
close .center-back seam. Adjust,
stitching upper edge of skirt LIZ inch
above lower edge Of lining, center
fronts and center-b backs even.
Face next, the revers Of outer front
from front edge to 2 inches beyond
double 200" perforations. Close un-
der-arm and shoulder seams as notch
ed. Gather lower edge of front and
back between double "TT,,' perfora-
tions and 2 inches above. Center
front indicated by largo go" per-
forations.
Sew collar to neck> edge, center
backs even; and along line Of single
small "o' perforations in front,
matching, single large 60" perfora-
tions.
Adjust stay under gathers in outer
front and back, center fronts and cen
ter-backs even.
Arrange outer waist on lining, cen
ter-fronts and center-backs even;
stitch lower edges together, under
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
UNPAID DOMESTIC TOO
SHY TO ASK FOR MONEY

Helen writes: wish some one to
help me to know why some few en-
ployers do not pay promptly. I am 20
and in despair. Have been hard work.
ing three months. I have seen no pay
envelope. I am the 'mainstay of old
parents. Brother was in an accident
and has to have a nurse often, which
I pay for. Savings are gone to buy
food, pay rent, winter coal and their
awrm clothing. I haXe but few dol
lars left. Employer is rich. Don't like
to keep asking him for money. I am
educated, but had to- take a drudgery
place. Please advise
1 cannot see how. a man who has
plenty and has a poor dependent can
expct to prosper by keeping back
needed wages, Courts will compel
him to pay. Try to get a better pay
ing position, such as your education
can fill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
SARDINE SALAD.

Arrange one quarter of any kind Of
cooked fish on bed of crisp lettuce
Split six sardines and if there are any
bones remove them. Cover the fish
with the sardine dressing Over this
put the sardines, having the ends
meet in the center of the dish. At
the base of the dish make a wreath
OF thin slices of lemon. Garnish with
parsley or lettuce and serve imme-
diately.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

( CORNER FOR COOKS :
/, ONE EGG MUFFINS.

Three and one-half cups -four,
three and one-half teaspoons baking
powder, one teaspoon salt, three
tablespoons sugar, one and three
quarters cups milk, three tablespoons
melted butter, one egg. Sift together
thoroughly the flour, baking powder,
salt and sugar; add gradually the
milk, egg and butter. Bake in hot
buttered gem pans % minutes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
RICE MUFFINS.

Two and one-half cups flour, one
cup Of boiled rice, three teaspoons
baking powder, one-half teaspoon
salt, one cup milk, one egg, we'll beat
en-, one-quarter cup melted butter
Sift together thoroughly the -four,
baking powder and salt, add the rice,
working in with the tips Of the fling
ers, and gradually the milk, egg and
butter. Butter muffin rings place in
buttered pan and fill two-thirds full
with the mixture. Bake in a. moder-
ate oven Is or, 80 minutes. The same
mixture may be baked in gem pans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

Some Of the best Of the new spring
models are being developed in tub
materials for Palm Beach and Calf
ornia wear. Pale blue linen is used
for this frock, which is trimmed with
soitache braid. The blouse fastens at
one side and has collar Of self -mate-
rial and vest Of white linen. In med
inm size the dress requires TX yards
36-inch material, with rs yards So
inch linen for foundation, rs yard
of lining and "a yard linen for vest.
After the front Of the lining is
hemmed, the neck can be cut in "
shaped outline, then the dart taken up
In the front.
Turn hem in front at notches. Plat
lower edge Of trimming piece, placing
'srs' on small "o' perforation. Ar
range on lining front; tack at per-
forations; cross ip front and fasten
lower edge. Close underarm and
shoulder seams as notched.
Slash front gore Of foundation skirt
along small "o' perforationss finish
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

ter cup molasses, one and one-Quar-
ter cups milk, one egg we'll beaten,
one tablespoon melted butter. Sift
together thoroughly the -four, bak-
Ing powder and salt; add gradually
the milk, molasses, egg and butter.
Bake in hot buttered gem pans rs
minutes. Sugar may be used in place
of molasses if preferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
CORN MUFTTNS.

One cup cOrnmeal, one cup flour.
one cup boiled, three teaspoons bak-
ing powder, one teaspoon salt, one
quarter cup sugar, one and one-quar-
ter cups hot milk, two eggs, one tea
spoon melted butter. Scald the meal
with the hot milk and let stand five
minutes, baking powder, salt and
sugar sifted together thoroughly; add
the yolks of the eggs beaten until
thick, the butter and the we'll beaten
egg whites. Bake in well buttered
gem pans 25 minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
QUEEN OF MUFFINS.

One-half cup butter, one cup sugar
two eggs, well beaten, one scant cup
milk, three cups flour, three tea
spoons baking powder. Cream the
butter, add gradually the sugar, then
the eggs, sift the -four and baking
powder together thoroughly and add
alternately with the milk to the first
mixture. Bake in hot buttered gem
pans 25 minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
TWIN MOUNTAIN MUFF1Ns.

One-quarter cup butter, one-half
cup sugar, one egg well beaten. three
quarters cup milk, two cups flour,
two teaspoons baking powder. Cream
the butter, and gradually the sugar,
thenNthe egg. Sift the flour and bak-
ing powder together thoroughly and
add to the first mixture alternately
with the milk. Bake in hot buttered
gem pans rs minutes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
BOTH YOUNG
ARE TO WAIT TO WE'D

II. F. writes: 81 am a young man
out of my teens and desperately love
nice young lady near my age. Ia
rents won't hear me talk of marrying
her. Seems as if I cannot live with
out her. I am working. Get $15 per
month. Parents are very well Off,
Girl is willing to elope. What must 1
do? I will thank you for advice"
My advice is that you both wait a
year or so to wed. Do not elope.\ You
will be we'll satisfied to make up your
minds later, and love will increase.
Your parents will appreciate being
obeyed and no debut like the nice girl
their son loves much better.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
GRAHAM MUFFINS.

One and one-quarter cups of gra-
ham -four, one cup. of flour, one cup
sour milk, one-third cup molasses
one and one-half teaspoons baking
powder, one-ha1f teaspoon soda, one
teaspoon salt. Sift together thor
oughly the flour, baking powder, soda
salt; add the milk to the molasses
and add to the first mixture. Bake
In hot buttered gem pans Is minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
KISSES ESTRANGED-
NAY Make UP

R. S. writes: II am a girl of 10.
Love a>man of fair complexion,s OPP
posite my own. We walked out and
came home. He kissed ge good night.
So I was more sure of love- But he
has not showed me more affection, but
less. Ignores me-"
1t is most unfortunate for a girl not
to rebuke man who proffers kiss
when they aren OF. bethrothed.s The
more you, keep a man at his distance
the better he will like you. In that
case, he will want to make you his
wife.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
BREAKFAST MJJFFTNs.

IOne-quarter cup butter, one-ha1f
cup sugar, two egg yolks, one and
one-half cups milk, three and one
half cups flour, three and one-half
teaspoons baking powder. Mix and
bake as Twin Mountain Mullins
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Correct name and address must bo
given to insure attention. not to print
Use ink Write short letters, only Oh
one side of paper. Address Miss LIB.
hey, Ole President Street, Brooklyn
n. W
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Tour Limbs
Unsighly Hair
White Stockings

Most women do not realize that super
nuous hair on the limbs shows through
dark colored stockings as well as white.
This makes it plain why well grooned
women use De Miracle for removing hair
froms, the limbs as well as the face
neck arms and under arms. Pastes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
RYE MUFFINS.

One and one-quarter cups rye flour,
one and one-quarter cups of flour,
two and one-half teaspoons baking
powder, one teaspoon salt, one-quar-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

If the United States proposes to en-
force European nations to keep the
peace, it might be good idea to
start in right now while those nations
are weakened by war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
CLAIRE CLAIRON

One Of the greatest of the French
actresses of ''the age of Voltaire" was
Claire CLARION. After having reigned
for years as queen of the stage, &C
quainted with every luxury, she be-
came destitute in he~ old age. She
died in Paris ia years ago today, at
the age Of eighty. Born in Flanders,
she made her stage debut at the age
of thirteen. For time she was an
opera singer, but her greatest success
was achieved in the dramas of Vol
taire. and she contributed largely to
the success of several of his tragedies.
The old sage was so greatly pleased
with her work that he invited her to
Ferney. where she performed in the
private Theatre of the i1lustrious ev-
lie. When fifty years OF age she be-
came a favorite of the Margrave
Charles Christian Alexander Of Ans
pach, the ruler of petty German
state, and she resided at his court
for eighteen years, when she was sup
planted in his affections by the Coun-
tess of Craven, wife Of the then Earl
of Craven. After the death of the
latter the widow became the lawful
Wife of the Margrave.- Claire Clair
on's Memoirs are still read by stu
dents OF the history Of the stage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
MODES
says
~A--~A ---R.


81 cannot praise
1t enough" Genu-
Inc maGaziaes of
the highest char
Acter endorse only
De Miracle. BE-
ware Of s0-called
endorsements OF
bogus maGazines,
which are used
to exploit the
sale of question
able depilatories.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

This one-piece of maroon serge,
double breasted, cartridge plated over
the hips and girded with a. strip of
hand embroidery, makes the ideal
frock for practical usage. Collar and
cuffs Of satin relieve the plain ma
terial
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

and you will get the only depi1atory that
mas binding guarantee in each package
which entities you to your money if it
tails. I'm Soc, $1.OO and $500 bottles at
yopr dealers. or direct, postpaid in plain
wrapper. De Miracle Chemical Co.. Dept.
Sold and recommended by The D.
M. Read CO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

say about it, but if occasion demands
they'll defend those they love at al
hazards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

John ~ Murtha, warden of the
branch peilitentiary at Harris Island.
was discharged by Burdette G.. Lewis,
Commissioner OF correction. He is
charged with neglect of duty and Off
cis misconduct.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

and he took my hand in his as If to
lead me through one Of the tall win
dows out into the fragrant night.
"All right; take her, and don't re-
turn her until you have to- remarked
my uncle, the General Robert, as h.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK & SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

- Palm Beach frock of pale blue
linen trimmed with braid in self color.
Tho vest is Of sheer white linen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

rub-on preparations
and limitations of
De Miracle will
tusually remove any
growth Of hair from
the surface Of the
skin. but only De,
Miracle h a s the
power to devitalizo
hair. It does this
by absorption. In
other words, it at
tacks hair under
the skin as well as
on the skin and.
actually retards it's
growth. Avoid dis.
appointment, b u v
De Miracle nv nanne
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31
Sizes, "a to 46 inches bust. Price,


IS
These Home Dressmaking articles prepared espe-
ciay for this from the latest styles by The
Pictorial Review.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-31

Pictorial Review Costume
IS ceats.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-07
- > 80. -
Value Of Vacations.

Vacations, according to the New York
Medical Journal, are natures safety
valves for the relief Of the high pres
sure resulting from efficiency. Efiicien-
cy demands that throughout working
hours all the faculties be taxed to the
utmost without waste Of material or
Of energy, but II properly directed 1t
aims at making an efficient man before
an efficient product. Therefore pro
duction may not exact that the man
speed up beyond his endurance.
The recent application Of efficiency
methods makes the vacation more than
ever necessary. "The vacation" says
the Medical Journal, should be the
nearest approach to the simple life. 1t
IL for this reason that the country, with
all its many Inconvenience. is so often
chosen for the place Of vacation. The
vacation period allows for the absorb
ton and elimination Of the fatigue
products from the system accumulated
in the pressure period Of the work,
The longer>the vacation, therefore, the
better the subsequent work." i.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-07
FATHER Time HALTS.
MANY VETERANS
1917 Season viii Mark Pass
Ing Of Famous Baseball Stars.
LARRY lAJoIE IS GONE

One Of Games GREATEST Players Will
Handle Minor League Team This
Ysar-ssndsr and Brown Through 40
Major League Pitchers.
With the opening Of the baseball sea-
son Of 1917 almost at hand, 1t Is no
ticed with saddening regret by old
time fans that the names Of at least
five former stars are missing from the
rolls. This Il the frst time in a dec
ade Of stirring diamond battles that
the names Of LaSoie. Mathewson. Ben
der. Miner Brown and maybe Jimmy
Archer will not appear a. active par
Elephants.
Lajoie win no longer throw terror
into the hearts Of young pitchers. Mat
ty and Miner Brown viii never again
fight one Of those duels between the
Cubs and Giants. and that cruel grin
Of Chief Bender win no longer be-
disturbing factor In q worlds series.
Those boys are done.
OF these baseball immortals Matty
will remain In the limelight as man.
ager Of the Cincinnati Reds. but he has
given up ell hope Of being able to pitch
again. The arm that In the past has
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-07
OF TAWA MAN HAS
NEW OUTLOOK now
AIDED BY TANLAC
CHRIST BJERG is VERY HIGHLY
PLEASED WITH THE MASTER
MEDIclNE-HEE EATS HEARTILY,
SLEEPS SoUN0LY AND Is
MUCH STRONGER SINCE GIVING
IT TRIAL.

Statement after statement is now
being made by people of Ottawa and
vicinity regarding Dement'S they have
derived through use OF Tanlac, The
Master Medicine now being intro
uuceu III this city.
Among the hundreds of people who
praise 1anlac, none is more -enthusi-
astic about the new preparation than
Christ Bjerg, painter and decorator,
who lives at the National Hotel in this
city.
For long time have been in poor
health Mr.. Berg said on March ~.
My system was run down in every
way. was subject to spells Of dizzi-
ness and felt tired and draggy all the
time. My appetite. too, was SO poor
that | didn't care for ting to eat. !
didn't feel like working at all. My
blood was in bad condition, too.
guess the best way to describe my con-
dition is to say that l was completely
under the weather.
Il read in the papers about so many
people being benefited by Tanlac that
decided to try this new medicine.
have taken one bottle of Tanlac now
and want to say that it has made me
feel like a different person in every
way. sleep soundly, eat heartily,
and have gained in strength so much
that can do my work with ease. To
tell the truth, enjoy working now.
The spells of dizziness are thing
OF the past. My blood is in fine condi-
ton, blotches that were on my face
having cleared up.
"Tanlac has given me a new outlook
on life and l want to recommend it..
I'm enjoying myself now and before
everything was annoying and distaste-
full to me-"
People who feel tired and worn out
constantly will find no better medicine
on the market than Tanlac," the Tan
lac Man said at w. d. Duncans drug
store yesterday. "Tanlac tones up
the vital organs, purifes the blood,
cleanses the entire system and estab'
fishes normal, healthy appetite.
New strength and better health is the
result
Tanlac is now being introduced In
Ottawa at W. d. Duncan's drug store
where a special Tanlac representative
is explaining the new medicine to the
public daily. Tanlac also is being IN
trodnced by experts in Streator a
Gauts drug store and in La Sale a
the Clancy Drug Co., and Is sold II
Peru at Nadler's drug store and IL
Spring Valley at Thompson's drut
store.--Adv.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-07
BIG MONEY IS PAID TO
OBTAIN ExCLUSIvENESS
Costly For Carnegie and Rockefeller to
Protect City Mansions.

New York.-Possessing a mansion IN
the metropolis apparently is not with
out its troubles. RecentlyAndrew Car.
negie paid $1,75O,00O for the privilege
of deciding who shall be his neighbors
to the south. A few years ago Mr.. Car
negie similarly protected himself to the
north, where a select colony Of homes
has since been established.
In the case Of Mr.. Carnegie these
seemingly wasted millions work dou.
BILE purpose. In addition 70 preventing
undesirable construction they become
very profitable Investments, as the land
10 turned over piece by piece to per-
sons who will pay handsomely for the
privilege Of Joining q millionaire's
home colony.
Commodore Arthur Curtiss James
conducted q similar protective buying
movement on Park avenue. He bought
up all the available lands adjacent to
his 81 100000 residence at Sixty-ninth
street and gathered about him persons
who were interested In adding to the
high character Of that residence dis
trict. Both Mr.. Carnegie and Mr.. James
frustrated attempts to establish big
apartment buildings near their homes.
Obviously the wealthy home owner
must always keep q vigilant eye on his
surroundings to prevent undesirable
encroachment, Notable instances Of
this character were furnished in the
Rockefeller block on Fifty fourth street.
Within the last two years John D..
Rockefeller, Jr., made several protec-
tive purchases to prevent trade en-
croachment. Mr.. Rockefeller, appar-
emily not without considerable trouble,
has thus far kept "the intruder" away
from the homes Of his father and him
self.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-07

Spain, at one time by far the most
powerful Of European nations. was the
earliest power to contract a national
debt, which In 1856 only amounted to
the modest sum Of 100000. BY 1910
It had grown to f4O0OOOOO under Philip
ILL.,, after whose death the whole Of 1t
was repudiated.
France in 1643 began to incur her
debt, chiefly through the wars of Louis
XIV. and the lavish expenditure In
building Versailles. In the later years
of Louis XVI. this amounted to f46S,-
100000, only to be repudiated on the es
adjustment of the republic, when some
creditors received 80 per cent and
others nothing.