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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
ELIZABETH ToBIN.

A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral of Eliza beth Tobin, held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the funeral rooms of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co.,, 2ss Golden Hill street. A high mass of requiem was offered up for the repose of her soul at St. Charles R. c. church at g o'clock by Rev. Patrick J. McGivney The singing of the mass was by the church choir. At the offertory Miss Jessie Murray sang Ave Maria," and after mass Some Sweet Day" A delegation from the Order of Shepherds of Bethlehem, Morning Star lodge, No. 1. was present at the obsequies. Many beautiful floral tri- butes were in evidence. The pail bearers were William Sniff1n, William Foster, Wilfred Walker, Robert Tate, James Hanlon and Patrick O'NeiiL Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
1885, ,150 MEMBERS.

[. San Francisco, Dee. 20-Estimates based on part returns from California, Arizona and Nevada show 385,150 new members had enrolled in the Red Cross in the first three days of the Red Cross Christmas membership drive, according to statement today by chairman of the Pacific division.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
Lovely dresses
 for evening.

For Santa Claus to bring to some fortunate woman, lovely and fine evening dresses of newest patterns and rare excellence. Satin or fine Louisne with richness and beauty not to be told in words Warm and delicate and appealing hues-orchid and Nile and peach and black combined with god and eusive gray and American Beauty and copenhagen and white or wisteria with gold.
 Some with overdrape of fine net, some just of the clinging and glorious satin.
 Delightful and dstinctive-and at special price off
 $225O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
Slipper economy for a few.

Possibly 200 women may have pair of Christmas slippers of unusual goodness they will cost gver but
 ea 69c Slippers their very thought is of comfort and These add warmth to that comfort and ease Felt slippers of cheery air. red gray blue wine or brown, extra value 69c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
Little blOOn1er dress economy.

For Tiny Tads clever little dresses with boomers that match.
 Save Mother much laundrywork, keep Tad warm and comfy always, and are pretty posies. Pink or blue mercerised rep with white collar and trimmings t ".5f Or chambray in highwaisted model with white pop lin collar cuffs and belt; smocked by hand too. This cute chambray dress is all the prettier because the white trimmings contrasted with excellent shades of green peach pink or blue.
 Each model in sizes from to G. real value $250-
 $l.75 Little white rompers of rppette with hand shocking done in blue and pink worth $1.25- $1 Staunch chambray rompers of blue pink tan with white poplin collar and belt and cuffs; sizes to 575c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
CARD OF THANKS

I desire to extened my sincere thanks to friends and neighbors and Dept. c. s. s. and Dept. c. s. L.. of the U. M. c. for kindness shown me in my late bereavement in the loss of my wife.
 asn + E LUTHER
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

The Swiss newspapers express grati- tude to the President of the United States and the American govern nent for the new commercial treaty ith that country,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-Four brood sows, s months old, due to have pigs in the spring. Henry Petit, Sandy Hook, Conn. T 20 b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Colds Cause Hendacl1e and Grip LAXATIVE BRoMO QUININE re- noves tho cause. There Is only one Bromo Quininen ID, W. GROVES gnature Is on box. soc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

The Spanish steamer Noviembro was torpedoed without warning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Bricklayers, Masens and Plasterers regular meeting to be held Friday evening. Dec. 21st.
 JAS. J. FITZPATRICK, Pres.
 DANIEL McPADDEN, Sec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Private Scott B. Merrill of the in- fnntry died of broncho- pneumonia, Ger Pn-shing reported
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-s barrels of first class cider. Jacob Strisik. Botsford Hill. Sandy Hook. Conn. Tel i01-6.
 T 20 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
And a serge at economy.

Still another correct answer to gift question: Serge for suit, or a dress or for girls dress And here in colors suited to all those services of fine quality at economy. Green brown burgundy wistera gray black and navy. Every thread wool AZ inches wide, regular $165 yard
 $1.39
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

A spectacular fire caused sac, 900 damage in Atlantic City, N. J.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Thursday, Dec. 20, 1917.
Open Evenings.
Holiday Service.

dopg HIh D
 yur=aek ngsomtbng hndit ask hat by obem of a@inak Id of that smmanh h
 Remembers all lAahe dsrvan d Aero roadtar od Inne1 enoybCh1 h1tmaa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20

Farmer Want 1ds. os.e Ceat 2 E.';ai'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
Ring for gift; and extra value.

Always worthy Christmas remembrance, ring set with diamond will have greater significance this Christmas than
 The soldier in'training will choose it often
 The young officer going upon the sea will leave it speak the tale of his remembrance through ing days.
 Fortunately aspecial gathering of handsome diamond rings just ready for Christmas gifts!
 Single stones with clear and flashing brance set in Tiffany style, AK gold d,-$28 $45 to $150.
 Cluster rings with the stones set in platinum upon hoop of AK gola,-$50 $6N to $198
 Left aisle, front
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-20
NOTICE

F, E, LUTHER,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10
q. D. 4 n. o. MENOENHAll
CIVIL ENGINEERS
hosphate Land Examinations a1h
Plant Designs. Earthwork Speo.
ialists. Surveyors.
ONCE Phone 21S
Residence Phone 217.Dlus
LAKELAND. FLORIDA

Drouth has injured highland corn
and gardens in Seminole County, and
only where irrigation in some form
was used is normal yield to be ex-
pected.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-10

Twenty-six cars containing about
1900 head of acttle belonging to H.
w. Ragland, at Arcadia, reached
Jacksonville on Monday for sale in
the local stock yards.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Use Zesso for Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying little zemo
furnished by any druggist for 25c Ex-
ira large bottle, Sl00. Healing begins
the moment zemo is applied. In a short
time usually every trace of eczema, tet-
ter, pimples, rash. black heads and SIM
liar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making it
vigorously healthy. always use zemo, the
penetrating. antiseptic liquid. It is not a
greasy salve and It does not stain When
others fail It IS the one dependable treat
ment for skin troubles of all kinds.
The z ". Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Beauty Chats
WAVTNG TUF HAJR
Br EDNA KFNT FORBES.


~ ALLY / find half a dozen or so OF
letters in my mail. containing q
request for something that VIII
make the hair way. As a general thing
I answer that while there are various
curling fluids on the market. they are
unsatisfactory. though quite harmless.
know the recipe for two Of them. and
know that in some cases. the mixture
viii make the hair wavy, but in other
cases it has no effect 1t all. due TO the
varying formation Of the hair cells. and
the way in which each hair grows
from the head When my correspond
ents are insistent. / have sent them 2
recipe for the curling fluid but I never
really advise IT,
As a general thing. the sort OF hair
that one is born with Is the kind most
becoming TO the owners face. In this
generation. wavy hair is held as the
most beautiful so every woman de
sires It. though il is unbe coming to
many types Of faces. 4 century ago.
long straight hair was considered far
more lovely and no doubt all the curly
haired women vet and sOaped their
locks TO remove the offending wave.
If you must curl your hair, don't use
a hot iron BY the time the iron is hot
enough to contract the sides Of the
hair and draw IL into a curl il is hot
enough to hurt the hair itself Use
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10

~ nee UPON A TINE. as Uncle
Wiggily Longears. the rabbit
- gentleman. was hopping aIong
through the woods on his red, white
and blue striped rheumatism. crutch and
wondering If he would have an ad-
venture that day, he heard, from be-
hind big tree, q voice saying
"Oh. dear, 1 wish ] hadn't come
herei might better have stayed in the
book where / belong Il is so cold
here, and there is no water but what
Is frozen over. I've had nothing but
trouble since ] started
da- Trouble, This is where I come
IN, said the bunny uncle 10 himself
IL see who this IS, and il 1 can be
OF any help"
lie walked around the other side of
me tree, and there h saw d queerly
dressed man with a bundle tied 10
stick over his shoulder. The man had
on pair Of nigh boots and scattered
al on er MS clothes were bits OF sea
shells
Hello" exclaimed Uncle Wiggily.
lolly-like- Il heard you speak about
trouble May not ask who YOU are
ana what Is the matter"
4 am the fisherman from the Ana
blan Nights book was the answer.
on may have read about me ! live
IN Tar off country and 1 always maze
J. rule never TO cast my fish nets
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
YOUR SICK Child
IS CONSTIPATED!
LOOK At TONGUE
If cross, feverish or bilious
give California Syrup
Of Figs"

No matter what sils your child. a
gentle. thorough laxative should always
be the first treatment given
II your little one is out-of-sort>, half
sick. isn't resting. eating and acting
naturally--lOok. Mothers, see II tongue
IS coated This is sure sign that it's
little stomach. liver and bowels are
clogged with waste When cross. irri-
table, feverish. stomach sour, breath
bad or has stomach-ache, diarrhoea
sore throat, full Of cold. give a tea
spoonful Of California Syrup Of figs"
and in a few hours all the constipated
poison, undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out OF its little bowels
without gripping, and you have a well.
playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
il never fails to cleanse the little ones
liver and bowels and sweeten the storn-
ach and they dearly love its pleasant
taste. Full directions for babies, chill
dren OF all ages and for groEn-ups
printed on each bottle
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrupS. ASK
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle OF
California Syrup Of Figs" then see
that il is made By the California Fig
syrup Company --Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
STILL Uses DoAN's.
GRANDMOTHER knew
There Was Nothing So Good for
Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard-plaster
burned and blistered while 1t acted. You
can now get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the plas-
ter and without the blister.
Nusterole does it. 1t is a clean,
white ointment, made with oil OF
mustard. 1t is scientifically prepared,
so that It works wonders, and yet
does not blister the tenderest skin.
Just massage Musterple in with the
finger tips gently. See how quickly
1t brings relief-how speedily the
pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat, bron-
ch;tis, tonsilitis. Group, stiff neck,
asthma. neuralgia, headache, conges-
ton, pleurisy, rheumatism, 1umbago,
pains and aches of back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill
blains. frosted feet, colds of the chest
Git often prevents pneumonia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
q News Notes From Movieland q
DAISY DEAN
By DAISY DEAN.

MOTION picture director at the
n Morosco studio in California was
L n staging production in which
which House Peters and Myrtle Sted-
man were starring TO be released on
the Paramount program, some Of the
principle scenes OF which occur dur
ing a thunder storm AT night The
scenes were exteriors and II was de-
cided 10 try the experiment Of actual
" photOgraphing them by lightning.
provided. Of course, that a storm
should occur in time Il so happened
tina. a storm did occur. the players were
hastily summoned and motOred out 10
q nearby wood in the driving rain. The
idea of the scene was 10 show the stars
hurrying home from a clandestine
meeting in storm and the director
hoped TO be able TO catch enough
lightning flashes to show them sill
houetted against the trees. With the
camera pointed in the direction from
which most of the flashes were com
ing. the stars crOuched before IL in the
blackness and every time there was
vivid flash, they would move Just
step forward When their patience
was well nigh exhausted and they were
soaked through to the skin. = was
decided that enough CLASHES had been
taken TO give the desired effect The
result Of the experiment was declared
&c ne satisfactory from Photographic
standpoint. although Il had been pre-
dicted that the attempt would he q
failure.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Years Ago Today
From The Herald of this
Date, 1908.

r MOREHEAD. who has made
his formal announcement for
NJ the mayoralty nomination on the
Democratic ticket, wnen asked if there
was any truth 10 the report that Joe
Rogers would be his chief OF police.
said that ne believed he had answered
when he SAID that il elected his ad-
ministration would he free from pre-
JUDGE and promises"
Excellent shooting was done at the
grounds yesterday by members Of the
FL Paso Gun club
a surprise party was rendered DR..
and Mrs. H. f Stevenson on Wednes-
da- evening by number OF their
friends.
The members OF the 18th grade viii
give "A party this evening at the home
Of Miss Bessie Williams on North Kan
sas street.
Miss Eugeuia haldermsn arrived to-
day from Austin, and Will be a guest
Of Miss Mamie Alexander at her home
on Mesa avenue.
The Tennessee club gave an enjoy
able dance Wednesday evening at the
sheldon hotel large number Of
guests We're invited and the affair was
"a success in every way
the county commissioners are having
c1lcne lard on the road between Fl
taso and Washington park ana 4 good
drive is the result as far as the cali
che las been laid dawn and pressed
WorN Of tearing down the Suanty on
me piece Of ground recently purchased
by the southern Pacific railway from
tle Texas and Pacific for the purpose
OF a yard extension, is progressing
rapidly.
From present appearances everything
VIII be IN readiness for the opening OF
the biz carnival Monday. The bands
viii ne here early Monday and there
viii be music galore Unusual Interest
IS being displayed in the drilling con-
test
The registration ordinance adopted
at a recent meeting Of the city council
IS declared legal by the city attorney
and is backed by many Other LAWYERS
Of the city VIM H. Burgess IN parti-
cular declares that il is legal ana that
any city election held without regis
tratiou would he Illegal.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Mother Tells How VinoI
MADE HER DELICATE: ROY STRONG

MADE HER DELICATE BOY STRONG
New York Clty--~My little boy was
in very weak. delicate condition as a
result of gastritig and the measles and
there seemed no hope Of saving his life.
The doctor prescribed cod liver oil but
he could NOT take IL ! decided TO try
NinOl-and with splendid results II
seemed to agree with him so that now
he is a strong healthy bOy.'-Airs.
THOMAS FITZGERALD. 1890 Park
Ave. y Y. City
We guarantee Ninol. which contains
beef and cod liver peptones. iron. and
manganese peptOnates and glycero-
phosphates. for rundown conditions
chronic coughs. colds and bronchitis
Kelly q Pollard. Druggists. III Paso.
Texas also at the leading drug store
in al Texas tOwns.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10


4 CCOI;DING 10 astrOlogy This is a
~ most fortunate day. Venus. Ju-
piter. Saturn and Mars are all in
benefic aspect
II Is time in which TO push all am
bilious enterprises. whether they be
commercial or artistic.
There is a particularly promising
sign for theaters. concerts. lectures
and whatever depends on public favor
rs the stars are believed to incline the
human mind toward entertainment ana
to encourage a kindly reception for
lhose Who solicit approval from stage
OF platform
Women today have the most fortu-
nate guidance In all affairs they
should present themselves in their best
anDitions. as the sway makes for the
highest success
II is a luck rule for engagenents
weddings. debutante receptions and ali
entertainments in which the young are
Interested.
Children come under n planetary d.
rectiOn held 10 assure the best develop
ment. as public attention Will focus on
lhtlr Weltare- 4 new type of beauty.
70 be as famous as that Of the ancient
IFeece. Is prognOsticated for the gen
Grafton belonging to this period in the
United States
AGAIN Saturn promises gain and ben
eIits 10 those who are interested in
mines and mining. New discoveries
VIII be made in gold districts early i'm
the spring Strange or scarce materials
also viii be found
Strikes and labor troubles are indi-
Gated and there may be serious acct
dents in munition plants within the
fortnight
As the Kaiser's Uranus is in the
car midheaven. close to the Russian
rulers sun, the bear may suffer Sc
verely from German aggression.
Foreign astrologers. who predict that
the war VIII end this year. fOretell thar
the car viii face many internal trou-
bies IN his vast empire.
The sur near the trine OF Saturn in
the horoscope OF Serbia seems 10 prom
Use that loss of prestige and power will
be regained-
Persons whose birthdate II Is have
the augury of a successful and pros
porous year The young viii court or
marry.
Children born on this day probably
viii enjoy life Happiness and progress
are fOreshadowed. Girls NAV be esDe- B
cially gifted and fortunate-CopyriCh
1917. by the Mcclure Newspaper Syndi- ;
cate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10

rag or soft kid curriers'. rolling strands
OF hair around them. and letting 1t
stay so over night. or for several hours
while YOU cover the unbecOming ef-
feet with a bOudoir cap.
Dear Miss Forbes-I have read a
great many of your chats and II can
readily be seen that YOU take into con-
sideratiOn health as well as beauty.
Therefore 1 take tine privilege of ask
ing You if your method of bust reduc-
ton is harmful to child nursing in the
very far future2 Far SIGHTED.
No, as il simply dries up extra flesh.
without harming any of the NAM
mary glands themselves II Won wish
YOU can use exercises, swimming. turk
iSh baths and other means OF reduc-
tion, since the buest viii reduce in
proportion to the body itself
Dear Miss FOrbes-Wiu you send me
cure for corns2 I had l. warts. and
after using your cure they are entirely
gone CulIina-
am glad the wart remedy heIped
YOU If YOU VIII send me a seIf-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. [ viii eIad-
lv send you a good cure for cornS.
There was no envelope IN YOUR letter
so ] took it that You wanted an an
swer in the column.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10


Id B Izness Ferst sat in his
gold and mahogany office dis
- GUESSING a million dollar deal
with Pluto Kraft. head Of the A N
d 2 n road
There are only TWO slight changes
insist on making said Ferst. 'The
ten thousand in gilt edged bonds must
he made over to me personally. in
stead Of 10 you. and the quarter mil
lion in securities. instead OF being
apportioned among the directors. must
be made over TO me personally"
THE mischief you-that is - say.
certainly. certainly agreed Kraft
Give me a cig-I mean. nave a
cigar
At that moment Partem Slick. old
FeTst's confidential secretary. entered
with = telegram
i took the liberty of opening it."
he explained. 1t seems TO be partly
private. It's from your wife. She
say that she has -un off with the
bOokkeeper."
b. Izness Ferst cIutched the edge of
his desk
with the bookkeeper?" he gasped.
Yes, sir The second Dookkeeper.
That explains his absence. sir"
&. Izness Ferst let 90 Of the edge of
his desk
oh. him" he said 81 was going
TO fire him, anyway" And turning
TO Kraft once more. concluded the deal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Honeymoon 81 Years
After Planning II

Logausport Ind, Jan. 10-Thirty-
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Hughes planned their honeymoon.
They are now carrying out their plans
Both then lived in the little town OF
Wolcott They We're engaged. hut
quarreled and parted Both married.
and the mate of each died Recently
MIR. Hughes renewed his 81 year old
courtship. and the pair are now honey
incoming in oklahoma
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
4 Family Puzzle; Can
You Figure HOut?

Cleveland, Ohio. Jan. let's 2 happy
coincidence and a double wedding
Rose Bernstein was married 10 J. H.
Schuiman. At the same time and place
Hattie Schulman became the bride OF
j. VI. Sbulman.
No. ii wasn't brother and sister
marrying each other. vet twas
brother and sister wedding
Hattie Schulman and J. r. Schulman
Were related Cnotice the division of So
and n" by 90 and the second bride
groom. J. N Shulman OTIS minus the
60 became the brotherinlaw of J. IL
Schulman and the husband of J. HIS
sister.
Can you figure It out2 Oh, Well
anyway. four young people, three of
the same name embarked on the sea of
matrimOuy, with rabbi Wolsey at the
helm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Poached Eggs.
BY CONSTANCE CLARKE.

~ REAK the required amount Of eggs
II IN a cup; butter muffin rings Put
- them in a shallow pan and cover
win sailed boiling water Drop the
eggs into the rings and cook about five
minutes. Remove the eggs with pan
cake turner and place on little casse-
roles OF cheese potatoes
Cheese toes.-Take one pound OF
plainly boiled potatoes, when cooked
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
A HARD JOB

Holding down the job Of an extra
81 . was expressed very cleverly by
one of the many at the Famous Play
ers studio in New York IN the fol-
lowing phraseOlogy- If any girl is
looking for work, select something
loop the moon in an aeroplane com
pose q brand new opera. stop the war
in Europe. or make the dove OF peace
settle down in Mexico. but don't class
the job Of being a screen star with
amy of these as being cinch'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10

rub them through a wire sieve and
mix them with one ounce Of grated
Parmesan cheese, two tsblespoonfu-s
OF butter. enough cream 10 make the
mixture into smooth paste; season
with dust Of Daprika pepper. a little
salt and stir on the fire until the mix
ture boils- Then put In a little but
tered cass-roles. pour over some cream
sauce and lake IN the oven until the
top is brown
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
Rheumatism Advice

After each meal and at bed
time take a tablespoonful of the
following homemade medicine
used all over the United States
and noted FOR its remarkable
results Relief begins after the
first dose
syrup or Sarsdparilla l ounce
Toris Compound .-.-1 ounce
Simple Elixir --.-.16 pint
This recipe formerly called
for whiskey. but the simple
elixir is very much better
Published by Medical For
mula Laboratory. Dayton. o. The
Ingredients specified can be pro-
cured from any good drug store.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
FAMOUS WRITERS

Goldwyn Pictures company recently
organized has an impressive list OF
writers under contract to write the
movies il plans TO produce They are
Bayard WELLER. Avery HOpwood. Ivrin
Cobb, Margaret Mayo. Edgar Selwyn
and Rio Cooper Megrue. The company's
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10

The ordinary cost or a Want Ad in
The Ell Paso Herald is 25 cents. Il
reaches an average OF about 100. 900
readers each issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-10
ArTENTInN. RErIRIIrANst

Very important matters will be
brought before a meeting TO be held
ar permanent headquarters. Coles
Building. Wednesday, the 10Th. at
p. m. Every Republican, whether
he has resided iu the county for
long or short time. is urged 10 be
present.
F B. STUART. President
political ADVERTISEMENT