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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
LITTLE BENNY'S
NOTE BOOK
(By Lee Pape)

Yesteidday at brekfist NV s;.t..
Gladdis sed to pop, Father. do yo,,
know my BIRTHDAY is pritty neerlv
heer?
jest settled the last coal hill. and
the gas bill this munth was unusuallv
high, sed pop.
I'm going to be very moderate in
my demands, sed Gladdis, I'm lest
gong TO ask you to pay for the fur
thinning Tor the neck of NV sprinp
sult' I'm sure it wont cost more thai
10 or IL dollars. 'i''n
WeH' that seems very reasonable
very reasonable, indeed, sed. non
Yes, izent it? and the trirnrainrs for
the cuffs to match wont come to more
dis. y sou Uiao-
~, SEQ pop, well, it begins to sound
sntely less reasonable, however T sin
pose II Good be verse, 1 Suppose there
are oawters who wood ask for a 90
uolder chest of chcklit mushmallers mr.
2ooO doller hemstitch spaniel m
summing elts equilly senseliss.
les, indeed, sed Gladdis, I think
In asking for a very sensible berth
Jay present, and I'm serten the trim.
lAils lor the bottim of the skert wont
mingi 'iiin-
help, aid, sucker, firemen save ~,
~au, seq pop. And he jumped I'm ana
went out and put on his hat and coat
me !oliowing him, saying, pop. can
nave sent for recess?
shooo say not. who do you think
you are Rockefellers little bow? sed
pop. Seo
Anu ne went out. Proving that the
people that wunt lot spoil II for +hs
people that ony wunt a little
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

ter-back); haste armhole edges to.
gether; stitch gathers to position,
lower edges even. Bring the shoulder
seam Of bodice to Indicating large
O., perforation in. underbody front.
Lap right front on left, bringing the
front edges Of bodice to the plaits in
u7derbody nearest underarm seam.
Lap right back on left, center-backs
even bringing the lower back edge
to single large 20" perforation at
lower edge Of underbody; finish for
closing.
Next take the sleeve and lap the
ends, matching single small 20" per-
forations and tack Sew sleeve in
armhole as notched. Then take the
skirt and close back seam from large
20" perforation to lower edge. Finish
edges above for placket and turn hem
at lower edge On small "o'' perfora-
lions. Gather upper edge between
double EFT" perforations.
Now, take the f1ounce and close
back seam. Turn upper edge under
on slot perforations and gather 1
inch from folded edge. Turn hem at
lower edge on small 20" perforations.
Adjust to position on skirt stitching
gathers along line of small 80" per-
forations, canter-fronts and center
backs even, regulating gathers. Sew
skirt to lower edge OF bodice, center
fronts and center-backs even; small
"o' perforation in skirt at under-arm
seam.
Arrange ribbon on bodice in gird!s
effect as illustrated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

I CORNER FOR GUMS J
COLD STORAGE FISH

The danger from cold storage fish
is due largely to a prejudice against
the use Of frozen fish, and to meet
this, fish is thawed out before being
sold by the local dealer. Frozen fish
thus exposed rapidly deteriorates.
chemical changes take place and 1t
soon becomes unfit for use. If fish
properly frozen is sold while still
frozen. and thawed gradually in cold
water, the same water being used in
cooking, it will not only be as health
full as fresh fish, but none OF the
original flavor Of the fish will be lost.
The sflabbiness" of thawed fish Is
due to the fact that the minute wa
ters sacks In meat, have been broken
by expansion in freezing. When the
fish is thawed the water escapes and
the firmness Of the fish is destroyed.
Many people, unfamiliar with the
process, believe the fish to be old and
iunwholesome, which is not the case.
The increased use OF fish will pro-
vide delicious and nutritive substi
tute fer meat; materially decrease the
cost o. family food supply. and at the
same time build up peculiarly ma
tive industry. capable Of infinite pro-
fitable expansion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

! The distinctive style Of this frock
IS given full play by the simplicity
tot Its design. It is carried out in silk
(crepe de chine, the waist being cut
In the shape Of deep v back and
front, though perforated for round
! or square outline The bodice laps
front and back in surplice style,
while the onepiece fancy sleeves are
{; left open at the top. The one-piece
/ gathered skirt is attached to the
waist ut natural waistline and
trimmed with gathered founce fin
ished with heading In medium
size the dress requires ~ yards Of
ta6-inch material, with 3 yards of rib
bin for the gird1e, u yard 36-inch
lining for the underboEy ans "a yard
all-over. lace Is inches wide for the
west.
After closing the underarm and
shoulder seams OF the underbody,
hem the back. II the overbodice is
of Sheer material It will be necessary
to face the underbody from lower
edge, TO crosslincs Of small 20 per-
forations. Plat lower edge and adj
Just Pinch betting to position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
PUBLIC OPINION
To the Editor of The Farmer:

To the Editor Of The Farmer:
Sir:-The Farmer has been friend
to many just causes, hence ask you
to undertake another worthy one,-
one which stands out to-day as the
greatest hindrance to the enlistment of
our young men in the nations de-
Tense.
I refer to the practice of many Of
our wealthy and prosperous corpora
tons CT cutting off entirely from their
payrolls the valiant youths who enlist
for our defense. I believe this to be
unjust; we should not only leave their
positions open for them when they
come back (if they do) but also should
pay them at least part of their salar-
les while they are away
Mr.. Editor, you may probably think
for a moment that this is asking too
much; that it should not be expected
of our corporations. But is it too
much? During these days of I'll c.
Of L." the loss of salary is deterring
many from enlisting. If they are
willing to give up their lives if neces-
sary, the least employers can do is
to pay them in part
This is particularly brought to mind
in the case of local militiaman who
had been warned out Of his home. His
salary stopped automatically at one of
our largest plants and but for his
saving habits Of previous years he
would have been "up against it," to
put it forcibly. That is what he got
for his answering loyalty to his coun-
try.
With the same fate staring our
young men in the face, can you really
blame them for hesitating just a lit
tie before rushing forth to the colors?
1t is true that in 1861 there was no
thought Of pay but there was no
millionaire class then; there was
more even distribution of wealth and
everyone was hit alike
Your paper can help to make our
manufacturers see the light. Do your
part and help hammer home the ne
cessity for a "fairer DEAF fro our SOL
dier boys.
Very truly.
A HESITATOR.
p. ST don't want you to think
me disloyal for bringing up none
tary question at such a time. My en-
listment papers are being passed on
now but the question 1 am bringing
up caused me to think bit and no
doubt other young men, too.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
COMPELLED FOR POOR
FAMILY'S SAKE

Suffering Wife writes: what do
you think, please, Of my following a
young woman's example? Her hus-
band neglected to provide for her
three destitute children and their
mother and gave his. earnings unfai1-
ingly to drinking places. The wife
claimed in court that the proprietor
Of drinking places should find out he
had taken all her husbands money af-
ter she forbade him to. Proprietor
returned her good sum he had taken
from her husband. Having pleaded
with the man to quit giving him intox-
1cants can I compel him to desist
thus?"
After doing all in your power, in
Guiding coaxing, praying, if proprie-
tor still sells, the law will compel him
to desist, or stand the consequences,
for the poor family's sake.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
HAD MY FUN

Dick writes: II am a young militia
man, who returned home. It seems
doubtful to me if sweetheart whom I
loved dearly has been true to me.
Come own up I said. Has any beau
rival cut me out in my absence,
dear?' She only shakes her head
and is non-committal, declaring, I
had my fun Am I to take it that
she attended dances and went to din
ners with another or to theatres?
Whine lonely, pinned my faith to
her. THANKS for lina-on this mat
ter"
Many girls say one thing and mean
the opposite. Wilful sweethearts of
this kind seem saucy, yet her heart
may have been loyal and in your
keeping.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
THE GREAT DIVIDE

The woman in the prime of life
need not dread to meet the loss Of her
youth when growing elderly. While
some charms diminish, others should
replace them+charrns Of experience,
cultivation, wisdom. The great ply
steal changes met between the fortieth
and fiftieth year are indeed serious,
and are not always we'll borne. In
the strain Of modern life. few women
are in condition to meet these changes
without some apprehension of de-
ranged health. But with the excellent
help Of Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, that old, trustwbrthy wom-
ans medicine, q woman may conf
IDENTIFY expect to enter later life as
well and robust as ever.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
EGGLEss SQUASH PIE

To make eggless squash pie, take
the squash left from yesterdays din
ner and press through a colander; to
each pint of this allow one table,
spoon butter, beat in after warming,
one cup brown sugar or molasses, a
little salt, one teaspoon cinnamon, one
teaspoon ginger and one-half tea
spoon soda; a little allspice may be
added, but it darkens the pies; roll
a few crackers very fine, and add a
handful to the batter, or thicken
with two tablespoons flour or one Of
cornstarch. AS the thickening pro-
perry Of pumpkin varies, some judg-
ment must be used in sadding milk.
To those who have to- buy milk we
would say never waste a drop, as a
little accumulated now and then
(even though it may sour in the
meantime) will make fritters, pan
cakes, etc. :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
Says He Fired Shots
At Military Guards

Madison, April 2, man who. de-
clined to give his name but said he
here today in connection with the fir
ing or Saturday night on military
guards. the man is said to have al.
mitted exchanging shots with tho
guarc.s. ~ weapon was found on
him. He was captured by a track
walker, who turned him over to the
military authorities Later he told
conflicting stories and it is understood
was finally sent under military guard
to New London
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
(Continued.)
.erilUether Lewis

"Yes, and from the Ohio country be-,
fore then, and Kentucky too. I am to.
join Captain Clark at the Point of
Rocks on the Ohio. ! need another
oar. Come, my man, we are on our
way. Two minutes ought to be enough
for you to decide"
cpl need not the half Of twow re-
Joined Patrick Gass promptly. "Give
me leave of my captain. and am with
yez! There is nothin' in the world I'd
lever see than tho great plains and the
buffalo. TITS fond of travel I am, and
I'd like to see the ind of the world be-
fore die
"You will come as near seeing the
end of it with us as anywhere else
know" rejpined Lewis quietly. "Get
your war bag and come aboard"
In this curious fashion Patrick GasS
of the army-later one of the journal
lists Of the expedition and always one
Of its most faithful and efficient mem
bers-signed his name ON the rolls of
the Lewis and Clark expedition.
There was not one of the frontiers
mem in the boat who had any comment
to make upon. any phase Of the trans
action. Indeed, it seemed much in the
days work to them. But from that
instant every man in the boat knew he
had leader who could be depended
upon for prompt and efficient action in
any emergency, and from that moment
also their leader knew he could depend
on his men.
II have nothing to complain Of said
Patrick Gass, addressing his new
friends impartially as he shifted his
belongings to suit him and took his
place at rowing seat II have moth
ing to complain of. I've been sayin' l
would like to have one more rale fight
before I enlisted. The army is too
tame for a fellow of rale spirit None
o. thin at the camp yonder, where
was two days, would take it on with
me after the first day. I was fair
longin' for something to interest me.
and be jabers 1 found it! Now l am
continted to ind me vacation and come
back to the monotony of business life
The boat advanced steadily enough
thereafter throughout the night. They
pulled ashore at dawn alt1, after the
fashion Of experienced travellers, were
soon about the business Of the morn
ing meal. I'm
The leader of the party drew apart
for the morning plunge which was his
custom. Cover lacking on the bare
bar where they had landed, he was
not fully out Of sight when at length
freshened by his plunge, he stood dry
ing himself for dressing. Unconscious
ly his arm extended. He looked for all
the world the very statue Of the young
Apoxyomenos Of the Vatican, the finest
figure of a ma" that the art. of an
tiQuity has handed down to us.
AS that smiling youth out of the past
stood, scraper in hand, drying himself
after the games so now stood this
young American. type of new race.
splendid as the Greeks themselves IN
the Immortal beauty of life. His white
body shining in the sun, every rolling
muscle plainly visible-even that rare
muscle over the hip beloved Of the
ancients, but now forgotten of sculp-
tors because rarely seen on a. man to-
day-so comely was he, so like god
in his clean youth. that Patrick Gass,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
FINDER OF STOLEN PEARLS

" n saws: 'HThese times brother
Joe gave UP business to he OUTDOOR
manager of a show. He always de-
clared he was lucky. One day, trav-
cling, he found a. wee bag with pearl
necklace Finders are keepers his
motto. He sold them for little and OH
he went to see his girl and buy her a
wedding ring. Owned he found and
sold them. Is she proper to accept
wedding ring thus? Please give us
your opinion
Finders are not keepers. It's the
same as stealing and is wrong not to
try hard to search and find the owner.
Advertising must come lastly after
every effort is made in vain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
LAURA JEAN LIBBYS DAILY TALKS ON
HEART TOPICS.
Copyrighted Mcclure Newspaper

the good reason AS they have had
implicit faith in his fathers decree In
their youth-time' 50 should they have
faith in his judgment in their love
time The girl who brings son-1n-
law into the family in defiance to IA
Their more likely than not will have
her own troubles ahead of her. It's
not so difficult for a plausible ne'er-
do-well to hoodwink a widow and get
into her good graces il he wants to
wed the daughter. It's quite another
matter to face a man and try to pull
the wool over his eyes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

It's ono thing for one man to know
another in business; it's quite another
thing to expect to be brought to a
mans home, to be introduced to ms
wife and daughter. One man may
slap another on the back and call him
a jolly good fellow. But that's not
recommending him to the women he
knows. A mother and daughter will
often say to the head of the family,
"Who is that fine-looking young man
you just bowed to? Is he married ?"
"a business man. Single he may
answer brusquely, adding tersely for
daughters benefit That's all you
need know about him. Mother knows
quite as well as though he had said it
that he does not want him as candi-
date for a son-inlaw. u
The man who is known to be fond
of champagne, women and hilarious
times may be good enough for men of
his kind to associate with, but he is
the last person they would like to see
their women folk become enamoured
Of The old maxim that "a mans a
man for a. that doesn't work. De-
spite much that is said to have been
written to the contrary it isn't al
ways poverty that prevents poor
youth from marrying a well-to-do
mans daughter. It's his habits and
character that win respect for him or
lose it. Money of a rogue will not gild
or sugar-coat him sufficiently to make
him palatafble to a worthy man w ose
innocent women-foK look to him to
pick out the right kind Of male COM
pany for them. It's as every man
whistle life he leads and the friends
he draws about him. How can he
suppose the right kind of man would
welcome him with open arms If he
proposed for his daughters heart and
hand?
When a man who is known to be
wild receives a curt mo- for his an
swer, instead of giving way to hot an
ger he should know that it's his own
fault. Men who, have had like expe-
riences. but turned over a new leaf,
married. and settled down, are the
most careful in Judging of the would
he sons-in-law who gather about their
daughters. After man has seen for
himself the good and bad of life if he
deliberately chooses the wrong path
and persists in keeping to it he should
not wonder that men not naturally
gifted as he is carry off the best
prizes in l1fe's lottery as wives. Many
a prospective father-in-1aw has taken
the night watch into his confidence.
The youth who went reeling home
ward in the wee sma' hours wondered
no win the world the girls father
knew of it. A man may live dual
life, hiding it for a time. being a
youth Of excellent department by day
and wild f1ier by night, but he is
sure to be found out sooner or later
Gilded youths who lead lives of the
idle rich come in for more scrut ny
than they imagine. A parent knows
that wealth cannot in such a case
bring happiness. The father wants to
be sure than no other woman has a
claim on a man ere he gives him an
opportunity to win the heart of his
girl. When young women are bitter
toward parents for trying to break of
love affairs, they don't always know
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
~~~ SN%~
ToDAY's POEM
WEAVE NO MORE SILKS
.~N)~~~

Weave no more silks, We Lyons looms,
To deck our girls for gay delight!
The crimson flower of battle blooms,
And solemn marches fill the night.
Weave but the flag whose bars today
Dropped heavy DER our early dead,
And homely garments, coarse and
gray i
For orphans that must earn their
bread!
Julia Ward Howe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
BREAKFAST STEW

"A breakfast stew can be made Of
three-fourths Of pound Of cold
roast beef cut into small pieces. heat
slowly with half pint OF cold water,
Ione tablespoon Chill sauce. teaspoon
salt and half teaspoon pepper. Rub
two tablespoons flour with some but
ter and little of the hot gravy, add
to the beef let cook until the flour
Is done, and then serve with bits of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
CHEESE CRoQUETTEs

Mix two cups OF cold cereal with
two-thirds of a cup grated cheese,
add the beaten yolk of one egg and
enough milk to make the mixture
shape nicely--about half a cup. Form
this mixture into croquettes, roll them
in the uncooked cereal until thickly
covered and fry them in very hot fat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

The total vote from New London,
Windham, Fairfield and Midd1esex
counties gave a safe majority for suf-
frage. Hartford, New Haven. Itch
field and Tolland counties gave an
overwh Ginning majority against.
Anyone who knows where Mr.. Ror-
aback and Mr.. Healy live will not be
surprised at the adverse vote from
Litchfield and Hartford counties.
Anyone who knows Mr.. John Buck
ley Of Union and { Mr.. Maraden Of
Madison, will be able to account for
the vote in Holland and New Haven
counties. It may be pertinent to add
that New Haven county is one of the
strongest counties in suffrage senti-
ment in the state. (Mr. Peasley is
also from New Haven county, if l am
not mistakenly
That the vote Wednesday represent
ed difference in suffrage sentiment
in different localities no one aware
Of the situation can believe The
statistics for organizations and mem
bers in the different counties, given at
the Suffrage hearing at the capitol,
R@1I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
TOMATO ASPIC

One package OF lime Jiffy-Jell; one
can tomato; dissolve the Jiffy-Jell in
two cups strained tomato juice. which
has been well seasoned. Pour into
flat mould to set. Serve in squares
with mayonnaise dressing on lettuce
leaves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

A German submarine sank an UNI
armed and an unnamed Allied freight
steamer on April 16. Six American
citizens had narrow escape, accord
ing to the report to the state depart
ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

1t is obvious thsk ring of politi-
clans for reasons best known to them
selves do not want women to vote.
/ smile as I realize that women
will soon have the vote by federal
amendment. Woman suffrage states
already control 1874 of the 531 presi-
Dental electors, much more than one
quarter Of the entire vote
Very truly yours, G. M. F.
P. S.-164 electoral votes counting
MichiEe.n which came in today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

Geor9e, Es.W " ever the Ike OF yon q
unhampered by backwardness himself.
turned to his new companions, whom
already he addressed each by his first
name.
George" said he to young Shannon
--"GeOrge, saw We ever the like of yOn?
What man. Lave | had knowed he
could strip like yon niver would l have
taken the chance l did last night IT'S
wonder he didn't kill me. i'll which
case I'd niver have had me job. The
Lord loves us Irish amy way you
fix it,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
TOMATO AND CHEESE WAFFLE

Take two cups Of warm cereal, one
cup of cooked strained tomato and
one-half cup of grated cheese. Blend
thoroughly. Add the stiffly beaten
white of one egg and pour into a but
tered baking dish. Bake until it is
brown and puffy which will take
about IL minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
Frock Of Adorable Simplicity,

Now, close the under-arm seam Of
the bodice as notched and turn under
shoulder edges Of front and back on
slot perforations; stitch IA inch
from folded edges. Close the shout
der seam and; gather along the seam.
Gather lower edge Of bodice between
double "TT'' perforations and one
inch above. Arrange on underbody,
center-froDts, center-backs and un-
der-arm seams even (single small 30"
perforations indicate center-front.
double small 100" perforations CEN
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
SCRAMBLED EGGS AND CEREAL

Take a. cup Of cold cereal and break
it up with a fork. Beat two eggs with
a cup Of milk and start them cook
ing as for scrambled eggs. When the
eggs begin, to set, whip in the, cereal
with a silver fork, and keep tossing
the mixture until it is thoroughly
serve at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Correct namc and address must DO
given to insure attention, liOt to print
Use ink. Write short letters, only on
one side OF paper. Address Miss Idb'
hey, Ole President Street. Brooklyn
a. W
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
DON'T WANT HIM FOR
A SON-IN-LAW

mistaken words tonight
May be so cherished by tomorrow, s
light;
I'VE may be patient for we know
There's such little way to see ard
CO."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
PUBLIC OPINION

I Hartford, Conn, April 20,l17.
To the Editor:
To some who have wondered at the
vote on House Bill No. sos, to give
women vote for municipal officers
and presidential electors, last We'd
nesday, 149 against to 85 in favor, it
may be Of interest to know the fol-
lowing facts about the distribution Of
the vote geographically.
Hartford county lost Fl majority
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24
CHAPTER XIII.

"frarAILLr
1MI "Merner
IV1 The two young men gripped
~ hands as the great bateau
swung inshore at the Point Of Rocks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

dry toast. Slices of onions may be
first cooked and the meat added to
them, with or without Chill sauce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

SiN crepe de chine may be selected
for this charming frocE trimmed
t0jth lace and ribbon. -The aod1st
fdstess IN s1rp1ice effect, achtle the
skirt ~ trimmed aoith q jlounce OF
selfnsdtertdI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-24

Sizes, IA to 20 years Price, 70
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