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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
YOUR SOLDIERS CHRISTMAS KIT

untold value for his loved ones at home, should disaster overtake him.
 Snap shots of home people and home environment, mounted in a lit. tie, leather-bound book, will give great pleasure-eveneif few homesick mo ments-to the soldier. But as one woman observes: "It never does any man harm to be little homesick now and then!" Take pictures of the rooms-the sitting room, not in apple pie order but strewn with magazines and newspapers as 1t looks on Sunday afternoon; of the kitchen with dinner steaming on the stove; of the porch corner; of the family dog-or cat The homely little things of home will be- very dear to the lad who is away from home and you may be sure that little book of home environment will be one of his treasured possessions
 And in his Christmas box put some especially warm sleeping togs; thick warm socks to be worn at night will De special comfort; and a knitted sleep ing sweater down to the knees will make him the envy of his mates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

just try to reproduce it's style your self and you will appreciate the skill that made 1t! This hat is for deb utante, as so many of the attractive hats in the milliner's shops seem to be Of course, December is the deb utante's month, but when a pretty and youthful face can wear any hat, and other, less fortunate faces, only certain hats it always seems unfor- tunate-not to say exasperating the older woman shopping for new millinery that so much time and pains are spent on enhancing the prettiness of the debutante.
 Another obvious intention for the debutante is the fur-edged sailor trimmed with glycerined feather. This, also, is a Georgette sailor, roll. ing up toward the back and tipped over the eyes, yet you perceive quite
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

70 HE SHAPES THE THING. Here
 anda there hat trimmings es-s
 say to obtain the essential in
 dfviduality that constitutes srnartness in millinery inst now; but trimming counts very little in import ance beside the value of a. startling shape. Each hat tries to be more arresting than the next and most hats seek to attain this effect by the crown. Every hat has a crown but there are dozens of models without brims; and 1t would have been impossible to .im- agine, last year, what milliners would do with crowns this season.
 Most Brims Slope Over The Eyes.
 Whatever the back of brim may do, the front of it, in nine eases out of ten. droops a little to shade the eyes. Lewis is very partial to, this sort of brim and contends that 1t is the only possible sort for: a woman oyer forty who looks her best with her face shaded little SC that the little lines around the eyes are disguised. A fresh Young girl may wear her hat brim turned directly off her face-or her hair brushed back in a severe pom padour-but not the older woman. Lewis is, putting out a good many purple hats just now, rich, soft purple
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

at afternoon affairs and in the restau- rants. Most of these hats just now are large, the small, compact type of headgear being reserved for wear with tailored morning clothes when milady is busy with her charitable boards and her war relief work.
 Yards Of Fabric In New Crowns.
 Two yards of velvet is really a mod est allowance for some of the new velvet hats; and most of the material goes into the crown; or if not into the crown, into smashing big bow ar ranged across the crown. One of these huge bows is pictured, the model drooping-brim sailor from Leondne, the colors-newly named in Paris; cinnamon and ginger brown. The bow is just length of velvet hemmed at the edges, twirled around the hat-and it's ends tucked in. But
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

fast. The doubled length of twisted strands will twist again and make a firm cord which should be tied SC curely at the end after being cut to the right length for girdle. Tassels are made by winding worsted round and round the hand, clipping one side of the thick loop and tying the other firmly. Then the tassel should be sawed securely to the cord.
 Not for "around the house" and not by any means for the kitchen, is the dainty pink matelasse gown with it's cunning pink kid slippers to match. The baby girl who romps in beauti- fully kept nursery claims, this for her
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
An Attractive Little Bathrobe Of Pink Ribbon Binding. The Slippers
 Are Pink Kid With Fluffy Silk Ponapons.

through the morning hours; for no tender hearted mother will permit a little head to be tortured by iumpy curlers during sleep. Boudoir caps for wee maids are in Dutch style, of eyelet embroidered linen. or in mob cap style with an embroidered linen crown and frilly lace edge gathered on fine elastic.
 A little girl may wear her double gown an-morning-though the mother who wishes to inculcate habits of tidi-s ness and efficiency will scarcely per init the slothful wearing of wrap per around the nouse"-but little feet should not be allowed to run about sn loose worsted slippers all day or shape. Illness and slenderness may be endanr
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

flannel one and should have a good flare from armpit to hem. The cord girdle will hold in the flare at the waistline and make the garment very graceful.
 Most exclusive of all in style is the wadded silk gown which comes straight from far away Japan and is a miniature replica of the expensive Japanese dressing gowns for grown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
TaSSeIS.

up folks. It has the "ro1l' edge and the beautiful lightness combined with cozy warmth which make these gowns so luxuriously comfortable and 1t is made of peach pink silk with Jap anese embroideries on collar, cuffs and pockets A lovely little gown of this sort is of white silk, embroidered in pale pink and lined with pink.
 Very little girls have taken to boudoir caps which cover kid eurla6s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

own. Pale blue matelasse would be
 equally pretty, with the ribbon facings in the same shade Either silk or cot ton matelasse may be used but, of course, the silk woven gown will be much prettier and more lustrous. This little doublegown is cut like the plaid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06
Make a Fire Inventory

AVERY STANDARD FIRE IN
 SClRANCE policy includes a
 clause about ia complete inven- " tory of goods destroyed" This
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-06

@ HE SHAPES THE THING. Here anda there hat trimmings es- say to obtain the essential in-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25
FARMERS Arc PLANNING
To H0LO THEIR GRAIN

DALLAS. Texas. June De-
nland for wheat bins aud other
grain r~eceptacies are greater this
year than any previous year. ac-
cording to dealers here and IN 9TH
er Texas cities.
Because OF this increased de-
raand. dealers believe that more
grain will be held by Texas farm
ers this season than at any time
IN recent years. Producers, it is
said. are preparing 20 hold their
grain on the strength of the present
onward trend of the food market.
rather than dispose of it as soon
as the harvesting season Is over.
One Dallas manufacturer OF sheet
steel bins estimated that at least
fifteen per cent OF the farmers in
north Texas are planning to hold
their crop. whereas in past years
the number has rarely averaged
more than three per cent. While
the tendency to hold Is greater than
ever known, he said. it falls far
short Of his expectations, and IS
nothing like what 1t should be, IN
view of the present state OF the
market. This dealer expected at
least forty per cent Of Texas grain
growers would store their product.
The 1917 wheat crop is now be
ing threshed. but il will be a week
to ten days before it viii begin
10 move in large quantities. Until
the new supply begins 70 reach the
market it Wall be difficult to esti-
mate accurately what proportion
will be put upon tho market ime-
diately, according 10 one Dallas
miller. who said be mad many re-
cent visits from farmers inquiring
about prices. They are ali in a
state OF uncertainty. he said, be
cause they r waiting TO see what
congress and Herbert Hoover, new
food administrator. viii do In the
matter Of food control.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

| KeanOny does not consist To bury'
Iins ones talent. whether that tai
emit consists Or brain. Drawn or ~
lien.
Economy Ii getting the most Tor
the least. not for Yourself alone,
hut FOR everybody concerned.
Economy Is a good nights sleep
for a better days work. Economy
III a good wholesome meal that VIII
keep you well and strong. Econo-
my is the avoidance OF useless and
lunrrofitahle exertion.
Economy is plenty on the table
land little In the garbage can. Econ
omy Ii good clothes With q small
rag-hag.
Economy IL shoes for the children
in place OF baseball tickets. Eeono'
my ii d raincoat Instead Of an os-
trich plume.
Economy Is q tight roof rather
IlAn Il 4NdHeu HUM aset
Economy Il d hundred cent m
value for every dollar you expand
Economy Is rest and recreation
! when you need them, but not a con-
tinuous chase after %frisoiity.
Economy is helping your neigh
Dor over a tight place instead OF
!. satiating your selfish appetite
Economy is training your children
instead OF consulting your own per
sonal pleasure.
Economy is making your money
, work with the same persistence and
intelligence that son use in your es'
lery day occupation.
Economy is getting busy wher
you need something, or when your
lfown or country needs something.
Economy Is keeping a stiff appei
Hip and q straight pair OF shoulders
Economy Is making o careful sur
yey OF every transaction, whether II
"a land deal or the purchase OF
package of minis.
Economy Is PLAYING the game like
a man. and Tot like a spoiled child
| who is either intolerahly optimistic
or half scared L death.
Hoarding has no place In eeono
my. boarding is neither more MOI
less tim financial sulkiless. i
| never gets anywhere except through
| sheer meanness. and that invariably
dos more harm than good.
No misr ever lived 70 enjoy his
money, and the man who Is Away
preparing for a rainy day finds NJ
| delight in the sunshine.-HoustoF
Chronicle.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

A.. Palmer of Canadian was a late
arrival and addressed the commission
in support of the Dallaa-cahadlan
and Denver highway.
The Fort Worth-El Paso High
way association, and the Dallas-Tex-
arkana association failed in an ef-
fort to consolidate. and each will
continue a separate body.
District Engineer Duren proposed
TO divide the state into six road dis
tricts. The plan vas adopted with
the following cities as headquarters:
Dallas. Fort Worth, Amarillo, Hous-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25
STATE CIT INTO SIX
HIGHWAY DISTRICTS

MINERAL WELLS. Texas, tune
25-The four highway conventions
which have been in session here for
the lest four days adjourned yester.
day. TO meet at a place TO be select
ed By the executive committee. The
resignation of Secretary d. f. Colp
was accepted and J. p, Mabry was
selected to fill this place.
kilograms YER received from all
parts OF the state pledging support
in the campaign for good roads. w.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

We expected MeLemore and Stay
dan 10 ogE,ose the food bill. bal IN
our Judgment little Jimmie fonng
of kaufman made a serious mis-
Lake.
We haze started TAOlN DLrL
We hAse spotted The places where
the rain Ieli yesterday morning,
and wsll know Where TO &c TO bor-
rom meal.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

To save is to make a dollar go
farther by wasting lees OF 1t. To
hoard Is 10 make II lis Idle. +
There is a big difference between
the two though some men can't
see it.
They realize perfectly well that
they would moi save by stopping
work, yet think they do By stopping
money rom circulating
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25
TO CONFIRM AGES BY
COUNTY TAX ROLLS

AtsTIN. Texas. jane 2s.-netter
not forget how old you were when
the tax collector last visited sou.
The adiutant generals department
has been notified from Washington
that persons who claimed tn be ovor
~ years old and whose ages arc
shown on tho tax rolls to be pnder
"a. should be PROMPTLY arrested ane
required 10 register under the 81
iectiVe draft, aud that all such cancs
be reported to the provost marshal
generals office.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Averaos4ad waa n4rer ahls 10 com
mand tA4 Interest 81 the audience.
Third nigAt-The Hawaiian sing
ers made 4 hit With the audience
ana william Rsiney Bennett couit
be Chased IL fair. though there was
much IN his lecture that did not ap.
peal 70 4 tweatieth century audi
ence,
Fourth night--The presentation
of Little Women" did not contain
. single redeeming feature worthy
or mention.
Fifth night-Peggy Hill and RUBY
Norman gave a musical novelty pro-
gram that pleased. Edward Anl-
herst OFT WAS decidedly the best oil
the professional lecturers that have
appeared on the platform. but hs
could have said all he had To say
that was worth while In mi hour In
stead OF stretching II out through
two.
Sixth night--Iiarrison Keller. vio-
linist. and Stewart Willie. pianist
gave a classical entertainment thai
merited the approval of the most ex-
acting audience. Their music was
high class and their execution was
that Of artists, In this connection
we cannot refrain from speaking Of
the afternoon lecture by Hon. Cul-
len H. Thomas OF Dallas. Mr.. Thorn.
as is a home man and came here
to supply the place OF . professional
and We believe Ii TO be the verdict
OF all who heard him that bis ad-
dress was far superior to anything
that has been presented from the
platform here this season. Mr.. Tho
mas is a polished speaker and n OF
the leading orators of Texas.
Seventh and last night"Pina
lore comes tonight aud We win tell
sou what we think Of it.
And while giving our opinion re-
garding the Individual attractions,
we have heard some complaint re.
garding the charging OF an admis-
sion on Sunday. It is argued that
Ii a charge is to be made by The
c~hantaugaa on Sunday the picture
shows ought to be permitted TO run
on Sunday. We understand thai the
pastors of the city requested the
management TO suspend the gate
charges on Sunday. but the request
was turned down. 1t has been silg-
gestad that II a contract is signed
for next year the Sunday admission
fee be eliminated.
III conclusion We gish TO say that
ne have no complaint whatever 10
register against those who on sat
uraay night expressed themselves as
being pleased with Little Women
They are entitled To their own per-
sonal views IN the matter. How
ever. the Light will continue In the
futuse 10 express its disapprovai OF
any attraction that contains no mer-
iorious features. That is our privi-
lege and we propose to exercise that
American prerogstiye.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

ion, San Antonio and San Arsse
Resolutions expressing afiFsf
ton to the daily papers q the =
for publicity given the nlee'
@ere passed also i resolaIlol z
graduating the governor on lA
lection Of the state highway eeaas
sion, which held its first sess'a !
this meeting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

THIS IL the last day for contribn-
liens TO the Red Cross, but Up to
this hour wa have heard Of no onA
whn claims to have oyersubscribed
himself.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

greaa Morris should remember
thai III she last campaign IL Mas
40 i aee ~ those who loved Nor
I'll more but i csse of those ho
ioxed Fefeusou less. The name Of
The men wbo NiIl DC the aext demo
eraiJx nominee has not. III our
oDgDsen. se Dse1 mentioned
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

We give II as our private opin-
ion, pglliciy EXPRESSED. that Gov
ernar Ferguson will not call anotb-
sr special session OF the Texas
legislature at any time in the near
future, aad for reasons that are
entirely and completely satisfactory
to his %tar-seeins e%xcellency.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Whenever anything appears in
the Daily Light that some fellow
does not like, we at once enter a
plea Of mon est factum." and hold
ourself Ia readiness TO prove an
alibi.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Those who fought SO hard for
the volunteer system when the
seiscsise draft bill WAS pending are
reminded that tbe boys are not
falling over each other ia aa effort
10 reach tile recruiting Officers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Mr. Doughty. so far as We have
bssan able 10 judge, has made a
pretty fair superintendent Of edaea
sios. but this by 40 means quail
iseh him for the position OF presi-
aeEl Of the state university.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

The people vefe en- Yesterday re-
aussted 70 place sheir cheeks for
she Red Cross fund III tbs eontribH-
ton baskets. but the banks have
tailed 10 report amy alarming in
crease III the volume Of business io-
faa
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

The Russians are nov talking all
right with their mouths, but We
are more anxious to hear a few
words from their heavy artillery
along the German front.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Flour has taken a tumble. but
II can drop seFeral notrhes
without ANY protest coming from
4 certain home located on West
Main street.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Il Is too late now for us to dis
cass the proposition OF whether it
was right or wrong for us to get
into the present war. We are in
it, aud nothing is left for US 10 do
but 70 90 ahead aud lick the other
fellow.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

THE governor should Jet The boys
knev whsch Office he proposes to
take. 50 they viii know how 10
figure on TIE others.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Notwithstanding the bitter OPP
position Of the governor. the Dallas
News continues to reach our tabis
seven mornings each week.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

For a short time yesterday morn
ing 1t looked very much like we
were 70 have q regular gully wash
sr, but again we we're reminded
that appearance often prove de-
centiye.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

The Holy Rollers Of Illinois de-
clare that the Lord told them not
TO register. We are satisfied they
are mistaken as 10 the origin of
the message II must have been
from below.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

We have always believed in keep
Ing our money in circulation and
this accounts FOR the fact that We
were unable TO compete with John
p. Rockefeller in the purchase OF
liberty bonds.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25
Catholic Women at WIZ

FORT WORTH, Texas 'aa'
More team a hundred :
women here are MAKING NV
snpnlles.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-06-25

Phone i4s for Tucker. the print.
r. Estimates chssffullY sven
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-23
RYAN

Miss ROGUE, a professional nurse,
was an over Sunday visitor at the w.
H. Ward home, going from here to
Cedar Rapids Monday morning.
Mrs. Chas. Swindell and brother-in-
law, Anthony Swindell, were visitors
at Iowa City Monday.
Bessie Gilchrist was Manchester
visitor Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brayton were at
the Davis home during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milroy and their moth
er, Mrs. Joslyn, were down to the
Patriotic meeting Monday evening.
The many friends of Mrs. Jas. Hen
Messy will be pleased to learn that
she is improving.
J. X. Dolphin and wife attended the
funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Owen Nc
Mahan, near Masonville last Satur-
day.
Miss Lane, a trained nurse from
Dubuque, who has been caring for
Mrs. Lester Gilchrist and little son,
returned home the first of the week.
Dan Lyness went to Dubuque on
Thursday to transact business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Heighberger and
Richard Barry were called to Mason
vile on account of the serious illness
and death Of Mrs. Owen McMahan.
Thomas Turner and John Donahue
were over to Sand Spring the first of
the week to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. John Murray.
w. H. Ward and family were at
Monticello Friday.
George Smith was business visit
or at independence recently.
Mr.. Phalen is seriously ill at his
home here.
Charles Worley and wife were in
Manchester Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Morgan we're in
Ryan Thursday enroute to Golden.
Margaret Ward was in Manchester
during the week.
Everyone has been busy getting in
gardens and utilizing every inch of
ground they can find to plant, to en-
large the amount for the coming fall.
Thomas Nevens and Mr.. Burke were
visitors at the Dan Lyness home Thurs
day, going with the former to Du-
buque.
w. F. Dummy is having some Of
his buildings painted.
Rev. IT, J. McElliott of New Hamp-
ton, spent few days here during the
week.
Mr.. Kane, the Dubuque Telegraph
agent, attended the Patriotic meeting
here and stated it was one of the
best he had attended.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-23
EDGEWOOD.

Mrs. Sherman and children are here
Nrom Dakota.
Aa Mr.. and Mrs. Flenniken spent last
Sunday in Colesburg.
Rev. Heiserman was over from La
mont Tuesday calling on friends.
Mrs. Henry Alcorn is seriously i'll
at this writing. Mrs. Taylor, a train
ed nurse, is caring for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Hubbell spent
Tuesday in Manchester.
DR.. and Mrs. Arthur Boyer were
over from Gutenberg last Sunday
to attend the baccalaureate sermon.
Mrs. George Ward ard Mrs. Ed.
Noble left Thursday for Waterloo.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss
Esther Peick was held at the home of
Mrs. Fred Peick, Jr., last Tuesday
evening.
Miss Maude Seward is home from
Anamosa for a week.
Andrew Hesner took Mrs. Neva Hes
ner, Mrs Mildred Hatch and Miss
Nellie Adams to Dubuque last We'd
nesday.
Mesdames Toule and Brown were
over from Littleport Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Rulon and son
have rented the George Glazier house
and will move to town the first of June.
John Coolidge of Manchester, call
ed on relatives here Monday.
Miss Esther Peick was caller in
Manchester Tuesday evening.
Messrs. Peick and Blanchard were
fishing near Strawberry Point We'd
nesday.
Mr.. Richardson Of Manchester, was
in town Wednesday.
Miss Grimes left the last of the
week for her home at Colesburg. Miss
Gladys Day, another high school
teacher, has gone to her home at
Fayette.
Mrs. Terry and daughter, Helen,
left the first of the week for Sand
witch, Ill.
Mrs. Dell Carleton started Thurs
day for Belmont Wis, to be pres
! emit at the graduation exercises of
her grandson.
Messrs. Frank Flenniken and John
Richards autoed to Gutenberg last
Thursday.
The graduation exercises were
held Thursday evening in Hesner's
opera house. The EdgewOod alumni
association held their banquet in the
M. e. church Immediately following
the exercises.
The grammar room had {. picnic at
Messy Glen Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grassmeyer of
Strawberry Point, were in town Fri
day evening.
Orpha Stevens is confined to her
home with scarlet fever.
Charlie Thomas and Esther Peick
were in Elkader Friday.
Miss Marie Henry was calling on
friends here Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Hanson and daughter were
in Strawberry Point Wednesday,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-23

Keep the little ones healthy and
happy. Their tender, sensitive bodies
require a gentle, healing, harmless
remedy in the spring. HOLSTERS
Rock Mountain Tea is a safe tonic
remedy, thorough but not injurious.
35c. A. G. Philip.