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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
MAYOR WILSON { DONATES CUP { FOR BALL GAME

Mayor Clfnord B, Wilson has do- racod a cup for the winner of the ball game between the St. Joseph and Blessed Sacrament teams. who will play Saturday afternoon at the neid day celebration at Newfield park the proceeds from which are to bo for the benefit of the Blessed Sacrament church.
 Among the artists who will appear at the entertainment which Is In charge of Thomas F. Cleary, are John Hughes, John McDonough and George Buckley, well known to Bridgeport audiences. Other nem- bers on tho program of the enter tainment, which will be given in the evening are: Benham and Dunn. minstrel brotherss Frank and Ar thur Dunn, song and dance artists; Vance Benhann. singer of coon songs; Dunn Brothers and Alpaugh Brothers, ltamoourine specialties, tenor soloists. and George A. Rajotte. grand con- ductor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

pick up a new book, begin to read, and if the leaves show a tendency to close we vigorously force open the book in fine disregard of running the binding.
 Place the book upon a table. Open it, allowing the covers to lie flat Then, with two hands, smooth down a few pages on both covers. Taking a few pages at a time, continue to press them out flat until you have reached the center. Tn this way the force is distributed instead of being applied at the center.
 Then, who is guilty of turning the pages down to mark the stopping place of the last reading? For shame, if you are!
 Do you ever lay a book upon a ta- ble face downward to keep your placer" permanently?
 Do you eat and read at the same time, thus spotting the pages dread fully If you have got grease spots on the pages of books, sprinkle them with finely powdered pipe clay. Then lay tissue paper over it and press the pages with n warm iron. Rub off with India rubber.
 Just because books can't ''tell on you" don't ma1treat themi
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
Your COrSetS.

Before selecting your Fall clothes it would be wise to make sure that you we'll corseed "Gossard corsets give you not only the newest silhouette but perfect fort and adequate support.
 They are made of firm high grade materials, that they retain shape. Our expert corseters always ready to assist you in making the correct choice.
 There are low bust models, medium length hip made of flesh color batiste for misses and small women$A75 and $35O.
 Medium and low bust long hip made of white sateen elastic back-at s and $35O.
 Low bust extra long skirt made of heavy white cou- til six hose supporters, elastic at back-S45O
 Medium bust long skirt, heavily boned, white couti- $45O.
 Medium bust and hip, of white batste, elastic back s6
 Low bust extra long hip made of good quality coutil, heavily boned and elastic back six heavy hose support ers-$6
 Medium and low bust, long hip model, made of flesh color brocade with elastic inserts at back and six heavy hose supporters-$8.5o.
 condfoo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

ties From Inland Cities to the Sea "a in Merch ant Marine
 want to try a seafaring life. Only, those who know their own minds are, accepted.
 A prerequisite to acceptance is a favorable medical examination. Minors are required to have the written con- sent of their parents before they can join the party.
 When a party reaches the limit set for it, it departs under escort of an of1cial for the nearest seaport at which the Shipping Board has a mer- chant marine training station, the fare of each man in the party being paid by the government.
 Arriving at a training station of the Shipping Board, the young re- cruits are placed on board a training ship. their names are put on the ship's payroll, and they are given a blue uni form.
 On finishing two months of intensive training as apprentice seaman, fire men or stewards, these young Mer- chant Mariners are next shipped on board merchant vessels for deep-sea voyages at full pay for the rating for which they have been trained: namely, S65 a month for seaman, S75 a month for stewards and 800 a month for fire men. Board and lodging are free.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

'CARGO CRUISER FOR TRAINING ship she Is fitted to carry a "crew'' of between 2SO and 300 active and eager young Americans bent on seeing the world and finding out what career there is for them in the Merchant Marine,
 Four other similar chips have been fitted for the same service as the Ala bat, and will make their maiden voy- ages as commerce cruisers in the near. future,
 Ships Especially Equipped
 There are the Sturgeon Bay, now at Boston, where the AlaSat was fitted out, the Utoka and the Newton. fit ing out at Portland, Me, and the Brookdale at Seattle.
 These vessels are fitted with spec fal living quarters for the apprentices, and are equipped in every way as model school ships, No other nation has anything Ike them in the way of training equipment for merchant ma riners,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

OOSED IOF OpcClaI rdinii
 This country is witnessing a pie turesque development of recruiting methods by which the new Merchant ships butt by the government are be- ing manned with American crews.
 Officially conducted parties of lads anxious to go to sea are being sent at frequent intervals by the U. s. Ship ping Board from inland cities to sea- board places where training ships are maintained for their reception.
 The making up Of these parties of American boys who want to try the adventurous life Of a seaman. suggests by contrast the old days of the press gang of unsavory memory by which the British filled the crews of their ships a century ago. The wishes of the boys taken by the press gang were never consulted, and the pressing of American seamen by the British led to the war of 1S12-14.
 The successor of the press gang. which is now filling the crews of American ships with bright and am bilious American boys, does business in a manner in keeping with the spirit of the times.
 Representatives of the United States Shipping Board go from city to city, to make up parties of young men who
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

MERCHANT MARINE APPRENTICES Whichever way fn life the Merchant Marine apprentice aims to take, the U. s, Shipping Board is prepared to help him in his next step upward.
 The initial course of training, ob- tafned on the commerce cruisers, is approximately two months-long enough for two voyages to the West Indies, for complication which the boys are shipped in regular merchant crews, for more extended voyaging, as regular seamen, or as nremen or stewards.
 Those who intend to make seagoing their business are encouraged to look toward an officers berth. High school graduates are eligible for a third mates license after one year at sea Bremen may become oilers by promotion, and after two years in that position may become engineers
 School for Officers
 The Shipping Board maintains at principal ports free technical schools
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
Worth it for a dip.

Some of these bathing suits pretty and attrac tive that you might be tempted to the small cose-out price for single dip under circumstances but they surely will appeal to any miss who can find her when she considers the life of suit is than the quite number of happy weeks at the seaside remain There quite an assortment to select from and nearly every here in stlemohars and surf satns regular $85O-now S5.5O.
 Second floor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19


 The Shipping Board, which during the war trained as many as 5000 merchant marine apprentices at one time on chartsred passenger ships, gave orders to create its peace feet Of cargo cruisers soon after the armis- tice was signed When all five ships in the now training fleet are in com mission, approximately 150O boys will be given training at one time. The training, like the ships, is unique Each vessel VIII make reg ular trips. like a commercial vessel, carrying between 1000 and 15oo tons of cargo. to domestic or tropic ports
 The purpose underlying these voy- ages is 10 train the apprentices not only in seagofng, but in the art of caring for cargo, protecting it from weather and the sea, slowing it aboard ship, transferring if to or from
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
SUFFERS
 FRACTURE OF
 PELVIC BONES

While crossing Harral avenue at the corner of James street yesterday afternoon T. r. Toby. of 1881 Park avenue. was struck by an automobile driven by Robert D. Peebles, of 195 Fox street An examination by a - physician showed that the injured fman had suffered a fracture of the pelvic bones as the result of the ac- cfdent. He was removed to St Vim anents hospital for treatment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
CAUTIONS IN CANNING.

1.-Can products hs soon as possi- ble after gathering.
 2.-Test jar covers. rubbers. to see if in good condition.
 3.-Nevc- use rubbers a second time.
 A-Have jars stand in hot water while packing to prevent breaking when put into boiling water.
 5.-Be sure the water is boiling before putting In the jars
 6.-As soon as the product Is pro- cessed. remove and tighten clamps 10 exclude all air at once
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

wins the country will be able to take care of itself"
 Both President Wilson and he, MT. Palmer said, met the food situation with considerable trepidadon, because they feared it would be hard to get the Food Administrators, District Su- perintendents and the army of sub ordinate volunteers who served dur ing the war to take up the work, now that the war was over.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

The first of fleet of novel school ships for Merchant Marine appren- tices, ctted out by the U. s. Shipping Board since the end of the war, is now on her initial voyage.
 The vessel, named the Alabat, is known as cargo cruiser. She is one of the much discussed wooden fleet with which America started to break the submarine reign of terror against the worlds shipping. As a school
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
INDUSTRIAL CHAOS OR LOWER PRICES PALMER ASSERTS
Both Necessities and Wages Must Drop, He Tells Fair
 Price Board at Meeting.

New York. Aug. 1S-Attorney Gen eraI A. Mitchell Palmer, who is con- ducting the Federal Government s campaign against profiteering, ad- dressed a meeting of the Fair Price Committee of New York city at the Hotel BiltInore last night. He gave to the committee instructions covering its active work in lowering prices which will begin today.
 The Attorney General made several significant utterances. the chief of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
HOW DO YOU USE YOUR BOOKS?

If books could talk. what tales they would tell of abusei Perhaps in years there may be a society for the pre- vention of cruelty to books.
 In the first place how many people pause to open e new book as 1t should be opened? Either from breathIess curiosity to note its con tents or from careless indifference. or just from plain ignorance on how to open a book properly. some of us
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
Street frOCks and gowns.

The silhouette for Autumn strikes a note of grace and charm.
 Gowns in many instances longer waisted and skirts oftentmes shorter and fuller. There neckne and sleeve nnovatOns the shorter length sleeve from Paris and the long fitted sleeve with the flare cuff.
 Every wanted material is represented in the rivals for Fa but want to call your attention to particularly pleasing and popular fabric, Tlicotine
 Tricotine-made into straight line model with silk braid trimming and grde is attractive to the ov CTS of simple attire, and is priced at $295O
 Another model shown is of fine quality Tricotine, straight model with flare pockets and braided silk gre $35.
 Quite striking of simple elegance is blouse effect of fine Tricotne made with silk vest of heavy silk bro cade-$37.5O.
 Secon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

lighters or barges, and inspecting the process of stevedoring and slowing goods in warehouses.
 Shipping Board Helps Boys.
 This practical work is expected to appeal not only to boys who want to become able seamen, or officers on American merchant vessels, but also to those who expect to make knowl- edge of sea trade a stepping stone to a career in the shipping business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
travelling hints.

From luggage section of new arrivals in this line which are timely and interesting. deep cut bag with steel frame, double sewed handle cowhde leather and leather corners, IS inch szeSlO Cowhide suit cases, brass plated trimmings leather corners long leather straps imitation linen lined and tra pocket 24 inch size-Sl2.5O.
 4 good strong durable fibre trunk with narrow hard wood sats bass wood three ply body very strong 34 and 36 inch-S1750.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
BRIDGEPORT MARKET
 REPORT

BUREAU OF MARKETS, V. & DE. CITY MARKET REPORTING SER VICE
 Tel Barnum 701I. Fairfield County
 Court House
 Bridgeport, Conn,
 --- r.' August 1s, 1919. Prcpared by the City Marketing Agent. BuTeau of Markets, U. s. De partmmt of AErfcuIturs, Connecticut Agr1culturaI College, cooperating. ABUNDANT - CaGrots, cabbage, tummer squash, cuculnbers, sweet corn, bects, tomatoes, apples. NORaIAIL-4enons, oranges, can taloupes, green bears, potatoes. \ SOARCE-Ccaery, peas, caull1iower, linla beans, shcIl bcaDS
 Budn CJIrtails Vegetable Supply. The fields arc soft and deop with mud and tho products of the garden arc wet and the lack of sunshine causes vegetables to mature more slowly. Consequently tho variety and amount of produce on the farmers market is much less than on fair days as growers have considerable difficulty in gathering thelr crops and making the vegetables appear attractive to tho trade A few days of fair weath- CT, however, should goo the Wall street market again abundantly sup piled with vegetables.
 Tomatoes continued to be tho most plentiful crop on the market today and hoUsewfrcs should bear In mind that now Is the time to can thelr winter supply. In spite of the wealth GIT, tomatoes have been in excellent supply for several days and are likely
 
 weel or more. but housewives should take immediate steps to get their to- matoes and not take any chances in unforseen happenings causing a cut ting or of SSpply and n rtse In prices. Tomatoes arc wholesSlling at from 70 to yS cents a basket, mostly 50 to 65 osnts a basket this morning. This Is equivalent to S to . cents a quart The range in prices due to quality and number of baskets sold With such prices and the ease with which toma- toes are preserved, housewives will find 1t an economical step to pre- serve a largo supply
 Sweet corn continues to be one of tho best buyers for the housewife Good sweet corn well filled out, aver ages S3 10 S2-25 per 100 ears or q to 2V csnts a dozrn this morning The " than formerly and some of the extra largo ears of yellow corn or sixteen rovvcd white corn sold at soc a dog en
 The following are wholesale prices. The consumer should expect to pay on the average from 90 to 10 per sent- above these prices to cover the statler's cost of doing business and legitimate profits Quantity in nation Is the approximate amount
 rroducs on the Farmers Market
 Vegetables
 Ans. $1-25-I-75 bu-: 4-sc qt-
 .eets. Ao-5oc doz bch-: 3 !k-4c bch- Cabbagc, $L25-2.oO bbL: CSC hd- Carrots. 55-4oo doz bch-; S-sH c bunch
 Cucumbers. s1-oo-2-5o per 100; 1-2Mc each
 Lettuce. N. Y. s175-2oO case: 7x-Sc-
 Onions. s4oc-6-oO cwt: 4-6o Io- Potatoes. L. L. s2.25-2.sO .bu-: 5s- s7 lSc peck; potafoes. s2-25-2-5o bu-; 5s-sz 1sc peck
 Sweet corn. s1.T5-z.so per 100; 21- 800 doz
 summer squash. 2o-Jsc doz: 2-Sc each
 Tomatoes. 4o-75o bsl<-; 4-5c at
 Fruits
 Apples. all grades. f1-oo-s5O. bu-; 2-11c at
 NCantaloupes. Cal, S3.JO-4oo crate; S-9c each
 Lemons. 5.5o-7oo box; s3-4sc dog. Oranges. ss.oo-$7.oo box; 3s-4sC doz-
 Peaches Ark. t5.50-4.5o bu.; 12- 15c at
 Pears. local. s1.oo-S1.5o bsk.; ' 10 1-2c quart
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

Eating from the fingers-''Is it correct to hold corn in the bare fin gers when eating it from the cob ? Should celery be held in the fingere to be eaten 2'' tAnswer.) Yes to both questions, Celery. radishes. olives. salted nuts. bon bons. most uncooked fruits and corn on the cob are 6e- scribed as finger foods
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

in navigation and marine engineering where the young man who has com pleted his preliminary sea service as described may ht himself for an off, cer's license
 Boys preferTfng to follow the ship ping business are encouraged to take a special school course in sea trade, after which he will be in line for a position in an exporting or shipping house
 The recruiting service of the United States Shipping Board, which has charge of the cargo cruisers, has already trained more than 25.OOO boys It's training work began in January, 1918 Its. headquarters are at the Custom House, Boston, where boys who wish to enter the Merchant Ma rine may make application, by letter or in person
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
Drapery materials.

The latest in drapery materials is ''Netqusette, ' which is in fact excellent copy of Filet ace wonderful for it's durability standing the eXactons of the laundry at small cost-colors are white and cream-75c yard
 A remarkably good showing of imported madras In white and ecru all over desgns-49c and 69c yard.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

7.-Jars must not stand close to- gether while cooling. Best to use a board. Avoid draughts on hot jars.
 9-When cold, store food in a cool place If storeroom is not dark, wrap jars in paper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
for Merchant Marine
 NotO Trained on "Cargo Cruiser"

Novel Kind of School Ship Employed Fit For Places as Sailors Engineers
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
Pretty hair ribbons.

Beautiful brocades in light shades, inches wide make pretty and ribbons and also effective as sashes-69c yard.
 center front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19
MODERN PRESS GANG" GATHERS UP SAILORS

u Shipping Board Ia Sending Inland Cities
 board Special Training in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

BUREAU OF MARKETS, V. s. DE. APARTMENT OF AGRTCULTURE. CITY MARKET REPORTING SER
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-08-19

Bridgeport, Conn,
 Tuesday, Aug. 19, 191S
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
EVOLUTION OF
MODERN COLLAR
WORN BY MEN

Year by year mems collars have
been growing gradually smaller. un-
til now they are but a small part Of
their former size.
The collar of today had its origin
in the Spanish ruff. This was a huge
affair, usually at least nine inches
wide and containing as much as
eighteen yards of fine. sheer linen.
1t was often elaborateIy decorated
with fancy gold, silver and silk
laces.
The run was introduced into Eng
land and France during the reign of
Queen Elizabeth and no article Of
dress ever sprang more quickly into
popular favor. Soon it became the
Distinguishing mark of every gentle
man of family apd breeding as well
as of those who had only great
wealth to recommend them.
But. rapid as. the rutf's rise to
favor was, it was a fashion that
was comparatively short lived. Pref
udice began to be shown against it
on the ground OF its high cost and
because it was thought too ostenta-
tious for any true gentleman.
The result was the Introduction
Of what was known as the "playne
banda fat linen collar extending
over the shoulders. These were
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
TANNING MY HUSBAND
BY KATHLEEN FOX.
tCopgright. 1912. by The Mcclure Ne~sp.p.

SynGLczfe.l
l did not know what his laughter
meant. A dread thought entered my
mind but it was quickly dispelled
when Crittenden laughed again. His
, laughter was sane, as was his look
My little spithre, my pet wildcat,
my Amazon. my lovely, lovely cave
woman" said Crittenden at last
breaking the silence. Then he threw
back his head and laughed I was
nOnplussed- What did it mean?
You certainly are a wonder, Bess."
he praised. and even then l did not
pretend to understand.
+ He lifted my hand and touched 1t
with his lips. He looked squareIy in
the eye. II was a look unflinChlng.
/ honest I met his gaze.
To-day is Thanksgiving. Bess." said
Crittenden. VEL have much to be
thankful for-more to be thankful for
than ever before in my life. And I'm
going to be thankful as long as 1
shall live" His voice was very grave,
| but also very earnest and compelling.
You know, Bc5s." he continued,
when the lights were turned on for
me again, the first thing to enter my
mind was admiration for your pluck,
( your strength and your skill. You jiu-
| jitsued me, en-? And the best Joke
| of it all is that I'm the very fellow
/ that put you up TO learn that stun.
! You're a wonder. my Bess. a cham
piOn''
! 'Crittenden, want to bathe that
( cut on your head" 1 said.
/ "Confound the cut" he replied. 1t
can wait I'm more interested in the
! healing of something else"
! l smiled.
And now make confession, Bess,
/ dear" Crittenden said, gravely. i've
| been dead wrong all along. l want to
| apologize to you and to ask your for
/ giveness. It's the first time I've ever
done that. 1 think. And I promise
you, Bess. that I'll not fail you again. -
Il believe you, Crittenden." I cried
my eyes filling with tears OF happi-
ness, Il believe you"
CONTINUED Tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1919-08-19
V~a1~~~ g..
Length of Call.

went TO Sre a Young woman rcrrnuy, and
shortly after | arrived another young man
came to call. | was at loss to know what
was the correct thing for me TO do under the
CirCImstancrS. as | had telephOned and aSkot
permission TO so 70 So the girl and the cthcI
man had not. As the first cOmsr. however
thought it TTuTCr for NE to leave Sron after
he came, and did 81. Was this cDrTect Nj. L.
Courtesy demands that the first
caller should leave before the sec
Ond one. However. as you had re-
Ceived permission to go to see tn"
young woman in this instance. ii
was not necessary for you to leave
so soon after the other man ar
rived. You were privileged to eX-
tend your call to about the same
length il would nave had If he had
not put in his appearance.