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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
WHY LITTLE BENNY DOESN'T GROW UP

(Bv Lee Pape, author of "Little Ben ny's Note Book" explains perennial
 youth of newspaper children. It
 would be fatal to their authors if
 they grew up like regular humans.)
 Al lady reader writes to ask why Little Benny never grows any older.
 This seems a splendid opportunity to explain once for all why newspa- per children, when it comes to age, are in duty bound to keep their status quo.
 The big point of difference between ordinary children and newspaper chil- dren is that ordinary children have two parents, who support them, while newspaper children have one parent, whom they support.
 It would be an unfilia1 thing for an ordinary child to refuse to grow up and take the strain off his parents, as we'll as to keep the ball rolling by having children of his own to support. It would be heinous thing TOT newspaper child, with a single faith full parent to support, to grow up de- 1iberately and leave that innocent pa-l rent destitute.
 Little Benny will never grow up. Those WnO rear CIldl He WIFI Hidy io91 easy; those who hope that he will may go gnash their teeth. Thanks to my unremitt1ng attention and my zeal in never sparing the pen, Benny .s B model of obedience and has prom ised me never to have the slightest, aspiration towards long pants and never to. make the slightest effort to learn to spell.
 In return, am to keep him inn mune from all diseases of childhood and occasionally, at rare intervals, even to allow him a birthday-9 birthday in vanishing ink.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

Practically all of the little dresses now being designed for late spring and early summer follow the con- servattve ruling of the accepted lines, though the amount of variety the de- signers contrfve to introduce into these models so closely related in character Is astonishing.
 This frotk in foulard silk has an underbody with v-ahAped neck, and an inset vest made with a trimming piece. The front of the waist is faoed and rolled back to form reyers, tho large collar falling it1 a point at fne back. The attached skirt Is four r.ece model. In medium size the design reduires-eX yards 4o-innh ma ter1al. with N yard 36-inch lining for the underhody.
 The underbody Is made first, the f-ont being faced for the neck finish. Then p1ait from. end back bringing '''I-' to corresponding small 90" per forations and tack. Close under-arm and shoulder seams as notched. Turn hem in right front at notches; allow left front to extend for an un- darlap. Center-front indicated by
 large 70" perforations. Adjust
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
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BRAN BACHELORS.

Two cups of sour or buttermilk, One-third cup of brown sugar, one half cup of molasses, one-half cup melted shortening, one scant pint of bran, two-thirds pint of white flour, one-third pint of cornmeal, one-half teaspoon of cinnamon, two heaping teaspoons of soda, one-half teaspoon of saN Add in order, sitting the last six articles together and adding after first four are we'll mixed. Add sweet milk or water if needed to make it so that when, pured it tin or gem pan it will spread itself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

medicine I took. Every month since I was a young girl I had suffered with cramps in my sides at periods and was never regular. l saw your advertise
 nent in the newspaper and the picture of a woman who had been saved from an operation and this picture was im- pressed on my mind. The doctor had given me only two moro days to make
 up my mind so sent my husband to the drug store at once for bottle of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and believe me, soon noticed change and when had finished the third bottle was cured and never felt better. Igrant you the privilege to publish my letter and am only too glad to let other women know of my cure. Mrs. THos. MCGoN- 10AL, s432 Hartville Street, Phila., Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
BAKED BEANS.

Soak. a quart of beans that have been carefully picked over in cold water until they are swollen. Drain, and put them over the fire in boiling water and simmer until soft. Be careful not;lto cook rapidly enough to break the skins. Then skim out the beans and put them into an earthen bean pot.T Press into the beans half 8 pound of lean salt pork, the rind of which is slashed. Mix a teaspoon of mustard, tablespoon of molasses a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of onion juice-which may be omitted and pour over the beans. ESen fill the pot to the top with hot water Bake slowly for eight or nine hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
CURRY RECIPES.

Curry is more used in England than in America, but here are few recipes:
 To make Curry of Beef-Two cups of cold beef. 1 cup of boiled rice and curry powder or sauce to taste.
 Make the Curry sauce thus: One tablespoonful of chopped onions, tablespoonful of butter, l tablespoon full of flour, 1 tablespoonful of curry powder, 1 cup of boiling water, 1-2 teaspoonful of salt. 1 tablespoonful of lemn juice.
 Cook the onion in the butter until it is slightly Drowned; add the curry powder and the flour and mix we'll Add water gradually; bring to a boil; i; add salt lemon juice, strain and serve
 Curry of Lamb: Make same as beef curry. adding lamb instead of beef.
 Curried chicken IS made in the same way, with boiled rice added be-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

fore curry is put in.
 Curry Veal-One and one-half pounds of veal, 1-2 cup butter, onions, 1-2 teaspoonful of curry, or less.
 Brown the meat without fat, and cut into small pieces Fry the onions in the butter; remove them; add meat and curry! cover with boiling water and cook till tender. Serve with a wide border of rice
 A great deal of curry is used in India and the veal curry is sometimes called Indian Curry"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
LAURA JEAN LIBBYs DAILY TALKS ON HEART TOPICS
Copyrighted, 1915. Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

tried and true friend cannot have any but selfish motives. They fear the old-time friends true interest and advice. When woman tries to turn you against one whom you have had every reason to reverence and hold dear slun that woman as you would an adder. Rest assured if you throw over a good, earnest friendship that has stood by you, the time will come later on when you may yearn for. it; and in vain. People find out their mistakes after it is too late.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

streets, do you hear?-unless you bring that man back Granted that all goes we'll, it means half a million dollars pledged for my future by Great Brit ain herself, half as much pledged by Spain, success and future honor and power for you and me-and him. He must come back! That expedition must not. go beyond the Mississippi. You ask me what to tell him? Ask aim no longer to return to us and op- portunity. Ask him to come back to Theodosia Burr and happiness! Do you understand?"
 7 Sir said his daughter, q think-I think do not understand"'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES.

Battle of Culoden, in which the Stuarts made their final effort to re- gain the English throne. was fought on this date in 1746, the English, under the Duke of Cumberland, rout- ing the Scottish rebels headed by Prince Charles, the Young Pretender French Empire declared war on Mex ico in 1862. Admiral Porter, with the Mississippi fleet, ran the batteries at Vicksburg in 1863. Battle at Co., lumbus, Ga. the last of the Civil War, east of the Mississippi, fought in 1865.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
(Continued.) )
.eriuether Leuis

(Continued.)
 "You mean that you will go on?"
 ''Yes."
 "You do not understand
 "No; understand only that MT. Jef- ferson has never abandoned a plan or a promise or friend. Shall I, then, who have been his scholar and his friend?"
 "Ah, you two! What manner of men are you that you will not listen to rea- son? He is high in power. Will you not also listen to the call of your own ambition? Why, in that country be- low you might hold a station as proud as that of MT. Jefferson himself. Will you throw that away for the sake of few dried skins and flowers? You speak of being devoted to your coun- try. What is devotion? What is your country? You have no heart, that I know we'll, but I credited you with the brain and the ambition of man!"
 He sat moticnless under the sting of her reproaches, and as some ref1ec- tion came to her upon the savagery of her own words she laughed bitterly.
 Think you that would have come here for any other man?" she demand ed. "Think you that I would ask of you anything to my own dishonor or to your dishonor? But now you do not listen. You will not come back even for mev'
 In answer he simply bent and kissed her hand, stepped from the carriageI raised his hat. Yet he hesitated for half an instant and turned back.
 ''Theodosia," said he, 'it is hard for me not to do anything you ask of me you do not know how hard-but sure ly you understand that am soldier and am under orders. I have no op- tion. It seems to me that the plans of your father and his friends should be placed at once before MT. Jefferson. It is strange they sent you, woman, as their messenger. You have done all that a woman could. No other woman in the world could have done as much with me. But-my men are waiting for me-"
 This time he did not turn back again. 
 Colonel Burrs carriage returned more slowly than it had come. It was a dejected occupant who at last made her way, still at an early hour, to the door of her fathers house.
 Burr met her at the door. His keen eye read the answer at once.
 'You have failedr' said he.
 She raised her dark eyes to his, her self silent, mournful.
 ''What did he say?" demanded Burr.
 "Said he was under orders-said you should go to MT. Jefferson with your plan-said MT. Jefferson alone could stop him. Failed? Yes, failed.'
 "Yo1 failed" said Burr, because you did not use the right argument with him. The next time you must not fail. You must use better arguments"
 Theodosia stood motionless for an in- stant looking at her father, then pass ed back into the house.
 ''Listen, my daughter" said. Burr at length, in his eye light that she never had known before. "You must see that man again and bring him back into our camp. We need him: Without him cannot handle Merry. and with out Merry I cannot handle Yrujo. Without them my plan is doomed. If 1t fails your husband has lost $50,OOO and all the moneys to which he is pledged beyond that. You and will be bankrupt-penniless upon the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
AN OPERATION
 INVERTED
Philadelphia, Pa.-"One year ago l was very sick and suffered with pains

in my side and back until I nearly went crazy. l went to different doctors and they all said I had
 female trouble and
 would not get any
 relief until I would be operated on. l
 had suffered forfour
 we ars before this
 time, but I kept get ting worse the more
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

(Correct name and address must hc given to insure attention, not to print Use ink Write short letters, only ON one side of paper. Address Miss Idb' bey, 016 President Street, Brooklyn ~. Y.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
(To be continued.)

The American schooner Edwin R. Hunt of New York was abandoned by her crew under shell fire from submarine near Cape Gata, Spain, in the Mediterranean, April 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

German correspondents on the Russian and Swedish frontiers report that the Russian Provisional govern ment intends to- change the name of the capital back to St. Petersburg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

The students of Syracuse University are circulating a petition for the re- storation of athletics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

Manufacturers of bar iron in Pitts burgh have advanced their prices s1O ton to the basis of 4c a pound for carload lots
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

Pictorial Review inches bus P1fce D O1'" 1i''e
 These Home Dressmadng articles prepared especi ally for this newspaper from the very latest styles by The piator3af hes1ew.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

He seemed not to hear her-or to toss her answer aside.
 You must try again." said he, "and with the right weapons-the old ones, Aanp'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

JOHN RICK e SON FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
CHAPTER X.
Mir, Thomas Jefferson.

Mir. Thomas Jefferson. |I TOT in fifty years, said Thomas |NI Jefferson in the last days of VI his life, had the sun caught him in bed. On this morning,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

4 conservative style for edrly sun.- 1ser,yet snscrfIy Dorytn0 from dccep- ted lines. Fo1slard silE js used for 2the deDe10pntent 0f the frocE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
BAKED APPLES AND COCOANUT.
 Sprinkle freshly grated cocoanut on baked apples just before serving.

To each cupful of steaning hot bouillion add a big spoonful of whip ped cream, and sprinkle it with pap rika, and a little salt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

A NOVEL FRENCH DRESSING.
 Mix one tablespoon of vinegar with three tablespoons of olive oil,N salt spoon of salt, a few grains of cayenne, little onion juice and finely cut mint leaves; beat hard before using.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

For para6As and especially for the won1an's division on Paul Revere day, April IS, feminine marchers have adopted this most patriotic of all spring millinery, a sailor covered with Old Glory. Please note how cleverly the top is covered with the starry blue field, the brim with red and white btripe, while the band is of white pique re-enforced with a strip of blue velvet ribbon crossed in the front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16

Those who try to estrange us from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-16
ESTRANGING FRIENDS.

There is an arm that never tires When the human strength gives
 way; There is a Love that never fails When earthly loves decay"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-24
his home up to his removal to Aliens
ton only recently.
Much Sickness At Monsszuma.

Special to es-Republican.
Montezuma, Jan. 24.-There Is more
illness OF serious nature prevalent in
this immediate community than for
years. Many Of the stricken ones are
aged and their powers Of resistance
make their recovery uncertain.
Mrs. Joseph Stearns suffered from a
heavy stroke on Saturday Her health
had been poor for years. No hopes are
entertained for her recovery.
Joseph w. Rodgers, longtime resi-
dent and prominent citizen, is gradu-
ally growing weaker. He has no par
ticular ailment but Is worn out. He is
the father OF Mayor r. X. Rodgers
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson is very low
She is another of the long time citizens
of the community Members OF her
family have been summoned from a
distance. t
Ia. ID. johnson Is another old resident
who has been confined to his home FOR
some weeks by illness. A. w. Pratt Is
still another man of years who is striv-
| ing to overcome disease.
Mrs. w. w. Reynolds, aged 81, died
after an operation to which she had
submitted in the hope of regaining her
Health.
Little Francis Shearer, the 2-year-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-24

se4f my more said Miss Lcngstreth'
II shall zee YOU are we'll cared Tor
1 promise you"
Miss LongStreth, that's Anei" ex-
claimed Duane. SITS what rve--ex-
pected OF you"
II must have been sweet praise to
her, for the whiteness OF her fnce
burned out In a beautiful blush.
"And It's good Of you, too, Miss
Herbert, to come" added Duane
''Let me thank you both. I'm glad
/ have you girls as allies In part Of
my lonely task here. More than glad
FOR the sake OF this good woman and
the little ones. But both Of you be
careful about coming here alone
There's risk. And now I'll be going
Go0d-by, Mrs. Laramie. Ill drop In
again tonight Good-by."
'Mr. Ranger, watt" called Miss
gL0ngstreth as he went out. She was
white and wonderful. She stepped
out OF the door close to him.
Il have wronged you |" she said, Inn.
pulsivelY.
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Hampton q ! sniras.

Special to Times Republican. *
Hampton. Jan. 24.---Mrs. Ed sseeley
was quite severely scalded Monday
noon when she attempted to remove p
Kettle OF soup from the stove. The
kettle was upset and the boiling soup
was spilled on ner foot. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 4
The citizens living along the streets
which will be affected By the proposed
paving now under consideration BY the
city council arc up in arms. Several
al
signatures have been obtained. While
the people are not all opposed to paw
ing, they seem to think that the coun-
ell should wait until market values Of
the materials used in paving are lower,
A mass meeting OF the taxpayers =
planned for this week and the petitions
WIN then be- presented To- the city
Fire escapes have been installed At
both SCHOOL houses. TAese are In the
I f0rsxt of AA6ats the chuteN and the chill
I drenA who hive tried them seem 70
md them + her speedy III their deliv-I
q ~
spfon didn't sep, - - yss,s
!ysl 4! =! +. gtcsls!a n
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Eldora New. Notes.

Special to Times-Republican. ,
Eldora, Jan. 24.--In the case Of state
Of Iowa against Lester Snow the jury
last evening brought in verdict Of as
sault and battery, the Indictment being
assault with intent to commit great
bodily injury.
Mr.. and Mrs G. B. Speers left Tues
day for points in Florida, where they
expect to spend the balance of to
winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Speers intend
blilding residence in Marshalltown
the coming season and to make that
city their home.
IN the case Of state against George
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-24
TRAIN AIRS AuToi ONE DEAD.
Ray Newell, Former Baxter Farmer
Killed at Corydon.

/ g.
Newton Jan. 24.--Ray Newell aged
SO years, former farmer of Baxter, was
struck by u Rock Island passenger
train on a railroad crossing near Cory
don, Wayne county, and was instantly
killed.
Mr.. Newell was alone when the ac-
cident occurred, The car which he
was driving was curtained, which was
probably the reason he did not see the
approaching locomotive.
The severe shock rather than inju-
ries received was the cause Of his
death, is the report current here. There
were no signs Of external injuries ex-
cept a few bruises and scratches about
the head and face. The car is only
slightly damaged.
Mr.. Newell had only recently moved
his family from Baxter to Allensdale
He had been transacting business In
Wayne county and was on his way to
his home when he was killed.
He was we'll known in Jasper county
and in this vicinity, where he had made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-24

at a big sacrifice. As good productive
soil as you will find in the state, espe-
cially adapted to raise fruit and veg
etables of all kinds, high. dry ana
healthy location, no swamps or ma
laria: good house. two barns. poultry
houses. farming Implements; every
thing ready to start to work. One ana
one -half mile from the center part OF
the city OF Goaia. good schools ena
churches: excellent drinking water.
Good reason for selling. Title A-No. !:
Terms to suit. Mrs. A. NJ. Winzel, III
East Forsyth street, Jacksonville, Fla.
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BARLOW SELLS INVENTION.
Clear Lake Man Disposss OF Aerial
Bomb TO Marlin Arms Company.

=
Clear Lake, Jan. :.--Sale OF forty
nine one -hundredths interest In the
aerial torpedo he has invented. with
a simple mechanism making possible
it's discharge at any distance desired
above the ground. to the Marlin Arms
Company. is reported by Lester bar-
low in a letter to his parents here.
Barlow Is an aviator and Tor several
years was in tho service OF villa. UNI
til he decided not to risk only MS
neck, but the chance OF being lined
up against an adobe wall some morn
ing, and while in this work gained
the experience that led to his torpedo
invention. which has been roughly
tested by government ordnance oni-
GERS.
The amount paid by the Marin
company has not been given out. out
the sale was fully satisfactory to Bar
low. He accompanied the news. "
is said, with draft payable TO his
father. George Il. Barlow, for $4,000,
with the request that he come east
and have a good time.
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LOST

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give the advertisers name write let
ter addressed as directed IN the -
and leave it at the newspaper onSe'
where the advertiser will get IT.. 1he 2
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the advertiser without the advertisel
consent. All advertisement TOT tn 70
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classification.1
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HMr. Ranger, Waltz"

'Miss LOngstreth! How can you
say that 2" he returned.
II believed what my father and
Floyd Lawson said about yon. Now
see-I wronged YOU"
"You make me very glad. But,
Miss Longstreth, please don't speak
of wronging me. have been IA
gunman, I am a ranger-and much
said Of me is true. My duty is hard
on others sometimes on those who
are innocent. alas! But God knows
that duty is hard, too, on me-"
II did wrong you. II you entered
my home again / would think 1t an
honor. Il" sse =
's.Piease please. don't, Miss Long
streti,, . interrupted Baalae
"Bnt. Dir, my conscience Aays me. "
she went on. There was no other
sound like her voice. .:'Will you take
MY hahdl Viii yoS fotgive mel"
gave & royk liy. lille the other
was there. pressing mt her. breast.
Dune took the pro- fered hand. Re
did not l.now what elsestoI DO.
Then 1t seemed to dawn upon him
that there was more behind this white.
sweet, noble intensity Of her than
Just the making amends for a fancied
OF, real wrong. Duane thought the
man did not live on earth Who could
have resisted; her then.
II honor you for your goodness to
this unfortunate woman" she said,
and now her speech came swiftly.
sWhen she was all alone and help
less you were her friend. 1t was the
deed Of a man. But Mrs. Laramie
isn't the only unfortunate woman In
the world. I, too, am unfortunate.
All, how may soon need a friendl
will you be my friend? I'm SO alone.
I'm terribly worried. fear-I fear
} Oh, surely I'll need q friend soon
soon. oh, I'm afraid Of what you'll
find out sooner or later. I want to help
you. Let us save life IL not honor.
Must I stand alone all alone2 VIII
you--will you be-" Her voice failed.
It seemed to Duane that she must
have discovered what he had begun
to suspect-that her father and Law
son were not the honest ranchers
they pretended to be. Perhaps she
knew more! Her appeal to Duane
shook him deeply. He wanted to help
her more than he had ever wanted
anything. And with the meaning q
the tumultuous sweetness she stirred
In him there came the realization OF
a dangerous situation.
Il must be true to my duty" hs
said; hoarsely. &.
III you knew me. you'd know !
could never ask you to be false to 1T
.'Well. then-Tll do anything for
you." IL s
"Oh, thank youi I'm ashamed that
/ believed my cousin Floyd He lied
he lied. I'm all in the dark,
strangely distressed. My father wants
me to 20 back home. Floyd is trying
to keep me here. They've quarreled.
Oh, know something dreadful. will
happen. / know I'll need you fiji
will you help me?"
eyes" replied Duane, and his look
brought the blood to her face.
(To Be Continued.)
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at the election which WINS held last
week. About $50 votes were cast. OF
which 80 were for and 2S7 against. The
FIRST ward went solidly against It..
Several applications were already on
file for the job.
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rniEsREPUBIICAN MARsHAILFeNN IOWA: JANUARY 24 1917

ana Bruce Hauser, indicted for mali
cious mischief!9he county attorney, at
the conclusion, OF the testimony, asked
that the case be dropped, there not be-
ing sufficient evidence In his opinion to
sustain the charge.