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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
SHOULD RICH AND POOR GIRLS
MINGLE MORE?

| 1t has been truly said that one-hai1
of the world does not know how tne
other half lives. The daughter o.
wealthy parents has little If any con
l'ception of how the girl who must tot
for her daily bread exists. she mas
read or heard that tenement homes
consist of but a few dreary rooms
with little to brighten them.
| girl who will one day be great
heiress conf1ded to me recently thai
she was lust making up her Christmas
lists of presents to buy. She remarked
she had already made some OF the
purchases.
"There is a girl who works In
paper-box factory, living on the hftf
floor of a tenement, who will certainly
be surprised when she gets what
purchased for her.
| How sweet and kind of you,"
said, impulsively, thinking she had
made a wise purchase.
was as much surprised as the poor
girl will be when the maiden re-
marked, ct have bought her a sterling
silver toilet set for her dresses, with
her initials on each piece, and cluny-
lace centerpiece. Also white SATIN
slippers, with rhinestone buckles and
witching lace breakfast cap. I paid
twelve dollars for that alone. What
do you think of that?"
st think the very best thing you can
do is to take them right back to the
store where you bought them and Sc
Ilect a heavy bed blanket and warna
cloak for the girl, instead. Ten to one
she has no dresser. Her bedroom Is
likely to be shared by all the younger
fry of the family Girls like you need
to come into closer touch with poor
girls. See them in their homes and
the pinching poverty that surrounds.
It would be an eye opener to you"
There's one multimillionaire's daugh-
ter living in New York, Miss Anne,
daughter Of the late J. p. Morgan,
whose chief pleasure is calling upon
the poorest of girls in their homes.
She takes note Of how they live and
betters their conditions. There's hard
ly a poor girl in the city who does not
speak of her as her friend
AS Miss Helen Gould, this woman of
great wealth had warm friends among
her poor tenants. She visited and
aided the longshoreman's sick wife
when she was i'll. slipped an envelope
containing a goodly sum to little
|dressmaker out Of work whose last
penny had been paid for rent. She
believed there should be no barriers
between the rich and the poor. Rich
girls would be happier if they put
aside self and set forth to relieve the
sorrow they might find in the world for
the looking. 1t is gross error to send
a box of bonbonsi to a woman starv-
ing for bread, with no coal in the scut-
tie to start a fire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
DANGER To
PUBLIC HEALTH
Special Warning of Vital
Importance at This
Time-HOW Lives
May Be Saved.

Public warning is given to- avoid the
danger from poisonous drugs and
Notwithstanding stimulants contained
in SO many so-called Cough Cures"
Look on the label Of these prepare
tions and you will see that they con-
tain morphine, heroin, codeine, chloro-
form and other dangerous narcotics
which should only be taken under a
doctors orders You are safe when
you take Father Johns Medicine be-
cause it is sure and wholesome, free
from dangerous drugs and alcohol and
has more than sixty years success in
the treatment of colds and throat trou-
bles.-Adv-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
reaped next year.
British Prices Show Less Increase

reaped next year.
British Prices Show Less Increase
Prices for food in Great Britain
show no sign of falling, but it is al
legged that Englishmen are paying less
than their enemies for the necessities
Of life. The English Board OF Trade
in December claims that, whereas the
average increase is the price of sta
pie foods in the United Kingdom since
the war began was "a per cent. on De-
cember 1, the corresponding percent
age for Berlin had already reached
1894 in October, and in Vienna 1t
will be as high as 1867 in mid-No-
vember. The London Times in dis
mussing the report says:
1.-THE figures are the latest available
but as prices generally are rising In
all countries, the difference in date
is important in any comparison of rel
alive positions. It has also to be
remembered that the cures for Berlin
and Vienna no longer afford any in
based on artificially fixed maximum
prices, are not comparable with fig
ures which are mainly based on the
prices in a free market The con-
sumption of the principal foods in
Berlin and of most of them in Vienna
is strictly controlled by a system Of
rationing'
In England the largest increases in
prices have occurred in the case of
eggs, sugar, fish, potatoes and fro
zen mutton, all of which are between
two and three times as dear as they
were in peace times. Margarine,
milk, and tea show the smallest in
creases. Among sixteen articles of
food for which figures are given in
The Gazette butchers meat costs 9 n
cents to IL cents per pound more than
in peace times, according to the cut.
The whole of the ordinary family
expenditure has not risen to the same
extent as the price of food, and it is
estimated that the average increase in
the cost of living to the ordinary
working class family (including food,
rent, fuel, clothing, and Lightly is about
60 per cent.
In Berlin prices fell 4.6 per cent.
during September, mainly owing to
Government action in reducing the
maximum prices of war bread, rye,
-four, potatoes, and beef. So-called
coffee was nominally SO per cent.
cheaper, but was mixture contain
ing.only rs per cent Of genuine coffee.
Rice cost over five times as much
as the peace price; eggs and lard
more than four times; bacon more
than three times, and beef, mutton,
veal, pork, split peas, and haricot
beans more than twice as much.
! In Vienna, by mid-November, mar
garine was six times as, dear as in
peace time; bacon and lard more than
five times; beef, eggs and har1cot
beans more than four times, and pork
and foreign butter nearly four times
as dear. Potatoes, however, were
cheaper than before the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
. ~-<- W ~ ~ ~
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTEBOOK

I was GROUND at cy cuzzin Arties
house, and me and him was working
the electlc frames he got for Kriss-
mus, having fun but not much, and
sed, Are you going to make eny New
Yeer resolutions, Artie?
I don't no, are you? sed Artie.
I don't no, sed, are you?
I thawt of making a resolution to
save sents a week, but changed my
mind, sed Artie.
I was going to make a resolution
to be more helpfill GROUND the house,
like Miss Kitty told us in skool, but
I don't think will, sed.
G, know a good New Yeer. reso-
luton, sed Artie.
Wat? I sed.
I'm going to make a resolution not
to go in swimming in winter time, sed
Artie.
G, I sed, that's all rite one, I think
Ill make one to, I'm going to make a
resolution not to play in the snow all
summer.
That's a all rite one, to, sed Artie,
but. o. G..
Wat? sed.
Wat if sumbody takes you to Green
land, or some place like that, ware
they have snow all summer. sed
Artie.
G, never thawt Of that, and wat if
sumbody takes you to Afrika or sum-
place, ware people go in swimming
even if it's the middle Of Krissmus
G, I never thawt Of that, I don't
think Ill make eny New Yeer resolu-
ton, sed Artie.
Me neither, sed
WITCH neither Of US did
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
KAFFEE KUCHEN

Three eggs. one sugar, one-half cup
butter, two tablespoons salt, beat to-
gether until light, then add one quart
of lukewarm water and one pint Of
raised yeast; stir together, then add
enough flour to make a soft dough,
just stiff stiff enough SO you can beat
it with a large spoon. Don't knead
with hands. When beaten light and
smooth, set away in warm place to
rise. When light, roll out carefully
one half inch thick and put in pans
to rise. When lNht, spread top with
butter; sprinkle with sugar and flour
mixed, then cinnamon and bake.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
The Newest Russian Blouse

double s'TT" perforations. Join to
right shoulder edge Of back as notch
ed. Insert a corded piping. Sew stay
to left shoulder of back, and to I'M
der-arm edge, notches even. Close
under arm seams as notched leaving
edges free below large go" perfora
tion in front; leave left under-arrn
seam free above small "o'' perfora-
ton at waistline and finish for clos
ing. Turn under lower edge of blouse
3 inches for hem.
Next, close the back seam Of the
large collar, indicated by small CO."
perforation and sew to nec$ edge,
notches and cente:-backs even. Roll
collar as desired.
The large 90" perforations in the
pocket indicate the center front. Ad-
just to position with outer edge Of
pocket indicating small "o' perfora-
tions. Trim the pocket with embroid-
cry.
Now, form plaits at top Of sleeve,
creasing on slot perforatiohs, bring
folded edges to corresponding small
so" perforations and stitch. Close
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
MACARoNI WITH CHEESE

Put pieces Of macaroni one inch
long into boiling water, add al title
salt and let boil for rs minutes; then
put into colander to drain. Fill
deep earthenware baking dish, with
successive layers of macaroni and
grated cheese. A very little cayenne
pepper improves the flavor. After
the dish is filled, lay on the top slices
of fresh butter, and pour on enough
milk to moisten the whole. Bake in
a regularly heated oven for Is or 20
minutes, and send to the table i'm
mediately in the same dish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

D. e. L. writes: "As a girl reader,
please set me right 1 am an untu-
tored single girl Of 10. I know little
of the worlds ways. 1 am an orphan.
A very pleasing young gentleman
passes the place where I work. He
looks pleasant. Has attracted my at
tention, avoid him as I do. Lately he
raised his hat to me. Giving him
slight recognition, he has absented
himself. What am to do-return his
bow or find some one who knows him
to make us known? Many thanks for
reply"
Introduction from responsible per-
son must bel had by him. If not, for
get him. Girls cannot be too careful
Of strangers and of making acquainr-
anees they may regret ever after.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
SMART ALECK CONFUSES A
COUNTRY GIRL.

A. M. Y. writes: IT am a country
girl and reader. Uncle sends me
to our village store, as I am a better
closer purchaser than he. I am sew
enteen years old, not yet in high
school. I cannot use big words in
conversation.
For weeks past, I have traded with
a very important clerk. He delights
in handing down big words I do not
understand, laughing at my confu-
sion Please tell me how I am to
avoid this unpleasantness.'
Do not pay attention to the con-
fusing part intended. Smartly make
purchases. Look and feel bright. You
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
RELIEVED FROM WORRY.

No great changes in the fashion of
garments worn at present will be
made in mems clothing during the
fall and winter of i1917-1918. if the
styles exhibited at the annual con-
ventionf Of the National Association
Of Clothing Designers, which opened
at Cincinnati yesterday. are adhered
to. The most popular shades worn
by the models were gray and brown.
President Irving L. Frankel Of the
association, who was quoted the 9TH
er day as saying thai frock styles
would be the thing, will appoint a
style committee. This committee
will look over the various models and
make its report to the convention,
which will then go on record as max
Ing recommendations of certain pat
terms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
A PAIR TO LOVE. MARRY AND
SAVE.

B. A. B. asks: (Which is right-the
young man or I? I am young wo-
man Of Is and have kept company
with young man. of % for over two
years. I gave others up for him.
They were in business or Of good
prospects. He has had a fine paying
position for four years. Popped the
question a year and a half ago. Mar
rage date fixed, has been postponed
twice. Now it's to be put off, as his
excuse is high cost Of living I can
cook, live economically in small flat
to cost not more than he pays for
board. Thus can two live cheaply as
one if they love and try"
If all girls had your worthy view
to commence on q small scale, love
and advance after, there would be
more marriages and happy prosper
ity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

4 80
The design that slips on over the
head is one Of the newest expressions
of the Russian blouse. Dark blue
satin, velvet or any desired material
may be used to develop model to be
worn with separate skirts. The
blouse closes on the shoulder and
under the arm, while the fulness at
the waistline is held In with a sash Of
sclf-material. Medium size requires
~ yards 35-inch material.
After cutting the blouse, let the
first step toward its development be
to slash down the fold at the center
'front.' from neck edge. to small "oo
perforation. Finish edges for open
Ing. II desired, bind slashed edges
or trim with plated rufle or ruche.
Gather shoulder edge of front between
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
TODAY'S POEM
~~~~@~~@@
DAYS END

The earth is fragrant as flower,
The drowsy vespers of a bird
Tall from the forests leafy tower
Like some far choiring, family >oard.
a moment since, the cleasing show er
came sweeping with it's silver brooms
From out the twilight-troubled west:
Eut now, Upon the evenings looms
Are threads of pearl and amethyst!
Along the arches of the sky
The last fair patterns merge and die,
And all the tapestry grows dim .
The sun has touched the mountains
rim!
So passes, in a wondrous way
That splendid commonplace, tha Day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
I CORNER FOR COOKS
O~~~~~~~~-
ORANGE PIE

Add one rounding tablespoonful Of
cornstarch, mixed with one cup Of
cold water, to three-quarters cup Of
boiling water and cook three minutes.
Add pinch Of salt, the grated rind
of one and one-half oranges, the
juice of three oranges, one cup Of SUI
gar, and cool. Beat in the yolks Of
two eggs and the white of one, both
well beaten, and pour into a paste
lined plate. Bake and cool slightly
Cover with meringue made from the
white of one egg beaten stiff with a
level tablespoonful of powdered sugar
and set in a cool oven for ten minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
MUSTEROLE
RELIEF! NO BLISTER!
It Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole is clean, white ointment,
made with the oil of mustard. 1t does all
the work of the old-fashioned mustard
plaster-does it better and does not bis
ter. You do not have to bother with a
cloth. You simply rub it on-and usually
the pain is gore!
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief it
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, Group,
tiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion,
oleurisy rheumatism, lunbago, pains
and aches of the back or joints, sprains,
sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted
feet, colds of the chest Git often pre-
vents pneumonia).
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
The Annual january Clearance Sales

at the Caesar Misch Stores
One of the best known and most
looked forward to sales of the sea-
son starts tomorrow at the DAY
light" Clothing Corner. It is the
annual Caesar Misch January Clear
ance. There is just one object in
holding such an event; that is to clear
the store absolutely Of every article
of wearing apparel, for no goods are
ever carried over from one season to
another. Prices that will do the
trick have been marked on every ar
ticle, says the manager, and he went
on to say that he confidently expect
ed to break all previous sales rec
ordS.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
HARICOT OF MUTTON

Fry two tablespoons Of chopped on
ions in two tablespoons of drippings.
Then add one and one half pounds
of lean mutton, cut into two-inch
pieces and brown 1t nicely. Cover
with water and cook until meat is
tender. Take a can of lima beans, or,
If in season, the fresh ones (have to
cool; then beforehand If freshly,
heat (if canned) thoroughly Season
with salt, pepper and butter. Put meat
in serving dish and then place the
beans around it like border. Serve
very hot with hot biscuits and baked
potatoes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
LEMON MINCE PIE

This form of mincemeat will ap-
peal to the family Of English extrac-
ton. It is a favorite holiday dainty
in England. To make it, crate the yell
low rind of a half dozen lemons that
have been we'll scrubbed fist. then
squeeze out the juice. Put into a deep
bowl add two pounds each Of seeded
raisins, currants, sugar and chopped
apple, pound and a half beef suet,
chopped fine, and a quarter pound Of
lemon, orange and citron peel shred
ded and well mixed. Then add a glass
of brandy or white wine and it is
ready to put in the crust
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
COLD sI.Aw

Cut one small head of cabbage very
fine, sprinkle with salt, pepper and
mustard, pound on board or table.
Put in deep dish. Then make a dress
ing Of one egg, well beaten; one pint
of vinegar (if vinegar is very strong
little water may be used to wes...en
it,, a small piece Of butter and sugar
to taste. Let come to boil, stirring
constantly, pour over cabbage and
set aside to COOL
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
FRIED CAKES

One quart of flour (more if re-
powder, one and one-half cups gran
ulated, sugar, two eggs, one-half tea
spoonful SALT, three tablespoonfula
shortening, one dup sweet milk. You
can use Crisco instead Of lard
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
NUT CREAMS

Three cups granulated sugar ana
cream until it reaches the soft ball
stage when dropped into cold water.
Take from the fire and add the nut
meats and stir until it begins to thick
en-. Turn into buttered pan and
when nearly cold mark into squares.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

scam as notched. Gather lower edge
between double CIT" perforations.
Turn under edge Of cuff on slot per-
forations, lap to small "o' perfora-
tions, edges underneath even. Stitch
to position leaving edges free below
large 20" perforation and finish for
closing. Sew cuff to sleeve as notch
ed, small 90" perforation in cuff at
seam of sleeve; and bring the folded
edge Of cuff to large 'tO' perforation
in sleeve. Sew in armhole as notched.
small 20" perforation at shoulder
seam easing fulness.
The sash Of self-material should be
about ~ inches wide and is easily
adjusted to position. Three yards is
the correct length.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

Two passengers and motorman
were slightly injured when a north
bound Third avenue trolley car ran
into a Westchester avenue car at
18th street and Third avenue, the
bronx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

A one-piece Of wistaria silk jersey
is banded with Hudson seal, closed
with ball buttons, girded with an en-
broidered narrow belt and tucked
across the yoke in becoming neck
line. This makes an deal gown for
mornings,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
ANSWERS TO RRESPONDENTs;

Correct name and address must bc
given to insure attention, not to print
Csc ink. Write short letters, only Oh
one side OF paper Address Miss lib
hey, 916 President Street, Brooklyn
N. W
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

Shipment Of fresh and cured meats
from Chicago last week totaled 49,
S81, 900 pounds. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

Senator Kenyon Of Iowa introduced
in the Senate a bill amending the Ash
brook law for the pensioning Of sol
diers' widows by reducing the pen
sioning age from 70 to 65 years
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05
OPEN DOOR FOR ATHLETES.
Representativ

Representatives of the various col
leges have been holding heart to
heart talks at the New Yonk conven-
ton of the National College Athletic
Association. Some interesting things
came out.
There is great competition for prom
Using athletes. They are feted, fiat
tered, and courted. Jealous agents
solicit their attendance for compel
ing institutions of learning. In many
cases the athletes get all expenses
paid. Bank accounts to their order
and dividends on the profits Of the
team are among the, emoluments. 1t
is no wonder that boys are interested
in athletics.
No such rewards are offered the
superior student. No court of So
licitors hangs around urging him to
grace their institutions by his pres
ence. No loyal university fans are
offering to pay his expenses. OF
course there are scholarships. They
are all too few in most schools, and
usually go only part way toward ex-
penses.
Conditions like the above were re-
garded as abuses by the college rep
resentatives in convention. Courage
was demanded in abolishing them.
But one suspects that the college
arrangements won't do much. They
have to meet the demands Of the
times just like the grocer or the pub
Usher. If the public will pay it's
good money to support athletics, and
will not pay it to support scholarships
the college has to supply the demand.
These conditions could easily be
changed by giving an equal recogni-
ton to the Industrious and successful
student. Some of our rich men .sh Guild
supply this lack. More liberal prizes
for good study, generous scholarships
for original and constructive work,
would revolutionize the spirit of mod
ern bodies. The young American is
full of the spirit of competition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

State Senator Ogden L. Mills Of
Manhattan is to be chairman of the
new standing committee Of the Sem
ate, to be known as the committee
on the affairs Of the City of New
York
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

More than 100 American manufat.-
turers of glass and pottery products
were represented at the opening OF
the Pittsburgh g ass and pottery
show.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-01-05

are one of the girls who are useful
and can be Independent.