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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Eggshe1ls crushed and put in glass bottles with warm water will clear and polish them beautifully
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

A newspaper rubbed quickly bu firmly over the top of the stove vii clean it as well as any polish.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

It is said that the fur effects upon coats are indications that they will retail we'll
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

When making jams and marna- 1ades, place Q dishpan of boiling water directly over the fire, put a handful of small pebbles in the bot tom and upon these set your pre- serving kettle, which should be close 1y covered Very little stirring will be necessary, as the fruit cannot burn Keep water boiling until the desired result is obtained.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Mrs. Dever c. Warner of Linden avenue will entertain for her sons, DeVer and Stuart Warner, with q dancing party tomorrow afternoon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Stains can be removed from the hands by an application of lemon juice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Miss Olive c. Peterson of Devon has entered the Curry School of FIX pression in Boston, Mass. Al the opening recital Of the fall term of the school, Miss Peterson gave the poem, 'Carlotta," by Daley, and was given an enthusiastic ovation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Mrs Samuel c. Shaw. president of the Bridgeport Equal Franchise League, will be hostess at a rally of the league to be given on Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at tho '. ". c. A, Golden Hill street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09
One of the prettiest weddings Il

One of the urett5est weddings this month will be celebrated Saturday, October II, at the home of MT. and Mrs Abram Wellington of 1865 Elm street, Stratfords when their daugh- ter, Miss Allen Avery becomes he bride of Allan Martin BeaTds-ey, son Of MT. and Ms. J. 2. EeaCGsley, of 37 Beardsley avenue, S-raJford. Rev. Andrew Chamberlain of the Methodist Episcopal church will offiCiate. Mrs. J. V. Reed will be the matror of honor and Emmet Boards ley, brother of the groom, will be best man. Miss Ruth Tomluson and Miss Vivian Tanning will be the flower girls. and Ralph Casson Of Patterson, \. J., and Scaton Reed will be the ribbon boys.
 Mrs. John schirra of 70 Rocton avenue is spending the week at Elizabeth, N. J.
 Mrs. A. corcoran of TSP William street has returned home from after several weeks spent in Orange, \. J.
 NIr. and Mrs. John DeIehanty and family have returned to their home Tn V aillHgLorI after attending the wedding of their son, Frank and Miss Alice Grace of 6O2 Atlantic street which was celebrated yesterday.
 Rev. Joseph spielman of Jersey City, \ J., returned home after spending several days as the gues- of Mrs. J. 2Iurren of 1186 Iranistan av- enue.
 MT. and Mrs. T. B. Smith of Fair field avenue are spending several days with friends in Brooklyn, N. Y
 Miss Rose Price of Jones avenue is entertaining at her home MT. and Mrs. F. C. Miller Of Philadelphia.
 IT. NJ Lyon is attending the Nation al Surety Company Convention in New York City. He will be the com pany's guest at the Hotel McAIpin. and will be entertained at luncheon at the New York Bankers club and will join one hundred surety special ists in discussion of the nations fin ancial and business problems.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Goats now shown are more or less the straight line effects. There is a bouffant effect upon the sides, how ever.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09
Social .1Otttti7egs


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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

from to 5:3O o'clock at the Brook
 lawn Country club. The invited guests
 include Lillian Bassick, Paul Ander- son, Walker Peters. Paul Blackburn, Bertrar Ainsworth, Dicky Leeds, David Stoddard. Kenneth and Rosa lind Grippin, Horace Merwin Grout,
 Jack and Billy Field, Jean Barlow, David Trecartins Georgianna Brewer, Herman and Billy Beach, Marshall Eassick, John Lashar, Miles Won NettJerg, Robert and Frederick Wheeler, Murray and Nancvy flaw ley, Henrietta and Betty Rood, Betty
 Shaw, Esther Edwards, Alice and Dorothy Warren, Barbara and Mar garet Williamson, Jarvis Williams, Edward Schiott. Bedford Vanderbilt, John and Josephine Pullman, Char iotte and CorneIia Haw1ey, Francis Bell, Margaret Bassfck, Marjorie and Louise Wheeler, Barbara and Stiles Goodseu, Nathaniel and John Rey- burn, JacqueIiue Rusling, Jean and ROderick MCNeil, Justine Williams. Peggy and Patricia Hubbard, Billy Webb, Marshall Cornwall, Joan Ster- ling, Peggy Morris. Susan and Frank Breu1, Paul RenneII. Margaret and John Marsh, Carol and Edward Hincks, Carl MLnson, Maturin ] and Jean Canfeld.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert c. Drucker of East Main street returned from a short visit with friends in North Adams, Mass.
 Miss Rose Petro of Nichols street will entertain Miss CarmeIIa Pantrt l o= oG 1 Miss Gladys B. Green of the Food Hut is spending the remainder of the
 week at her home in Danbury. Miss May s. Hall announced the ! opening of her dancing classes for the
 season to the children and young peo- 1 pie in her classes of former years. 1 Monday will be chiIdren's day and Wednesday will be for young peo-
 pie.
 1 Miss Lois Cole, daughter of MT and
 Mrs. F. V. Cole, Clinton avenue, re- i turned from her extended visit in
 Kent and is now spending a short i time in New York city.
 ! The 20th annual Older Boys confer
 ence will be held at the First Presby- terian church in State street. com
 mencing October 24. Delegates from | all parts of the state will be present Prominent speakers Of New England Twill be welcomed. ! The Women's Christian Temperance
 union will hold a rummaEe sale Oc- i itcber 9. Donations are now being received at headquarters.
 ! MT. and Mrs. T. L. Owens of Grand
 street gave a. pretty children's party
 for their little daughter. Alice, last night when several of AIice's friends were entertained. The decorations were pale blue and green and the ia vors were tiny hearts. The guests of ] the evening were Miss Rosalie Browne. Miss Genevieve Rowe. Miss Beatrice Black, Miss Sylvia, Rome, Jack Rowe, Stuart Fein, Sam Tooley, Harry Pol went and Joe Nirys.
 Miss Bessie Lyon of James street is spending several days as the guest of NIr. and Mrs. Robert H. Smith of New
 York city.
 Rev. and Mrs. Donald Green were guests of honor at a dinner on Tues day given by St. Margaret's guild. An entertaining program of motion pie lures were presented by Rev. and A1rs. Stephen Fish sherman. Rev. Green is now assistant at St. Johns church. GIRLS! DRAW A
 MOIST CLOTH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Miss Bessie Lyon of James street is spending several days as the guest of NIr. and Mrs. Robert H. Smith of New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09
Household Hints

Fingers will not be burned nor stained if, when straining hot jelly, you stretch the cloth across the top of a deep vessel and fasten it with spring clothes pins Pour juice into cloth and let it drain through.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

A handful of dried lemon rinds thrown on a dying fire will revive it
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Miss Gladys B. Green of the Food Hut is spending the remainder of the week at her home in Danbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

MT. and Mrs. Robert c. Drucker of East Main street returned from 9 short visit with friends in North Adams, Mass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

will entertain Miss CarmelIa Pantri of New York city over the week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

The 20th annual Older Boys confer cnce will be held at the First Presby- terian church in State street. com rnencing October 24 Delegates from | all parts of the state will be present
 Prominent speakers of New England
 will be welcomed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Miss May s. Hall announced the
 opening of her dancing classes for the
 season to the children and young peo- pie in her classes of former years. Monday will be chiIdren's day and Wednesday will be for young peo- pie.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Miss Lois Cole, daughter of MT and Mrs. F. V. Cole, Clinton avenue, re- turned from her extended visit in Kent and is now spen ting a short time in New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

The Women's Christian Temperance
 union will hold a rUmmage sale Oc- tcber 9. Donations are now being received at headquarters.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-09

Miss Rose Price of Jones avenue is entertaining at her home MT. and Mrs F. C. Miller of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
CHAMPIONSHIP SWIM.
 SLATED ID BE HELD AT WEST LAKE SOON
Southeastern Titles to Be at Stake-LOcal Stars Enter Meet-Medals Are to
 Be Awarded

Plans are now being completed for the Southeastern Championship swim ming meet, to be held at West Lake Saturday afternoon, September G. This meet is open to all registered athletes
 h. the southeastern states. and will
 be governed by the rules of the A. A. U.
 Entries for the meet will close Sep
 tember 1. Anyone who desires to enter
 in any of the events may do so with Captain J. N Seymour, Jr., West Lake,
 or with MT R. 0. L.auney of the B. R.
 l.. r.nd P. Go. Entries may be either
 for some club or association, or un-
 attached.
 An interesting programme has been
 arranged for the meet and includes
 events for boys 12 years of age or
 u ader, 16 years of age under, for
 IT en, and for women. There will also
 bs diving events.
 Many local swimmers are expected
 to enter, and some of these are expected to win out in the events. The l. $. O. R. team is to enter, and this bunch of swimmers has made splendid showing at each of the two meets held
 at East Lake recently. This club has been strengthened by the addition of another swimmer, Barclay, who has been residing in Birmingham for the
 last four months, and who came here from Canton, Ohio. Barclay is said to be a good swimmer, and is expected to hold his own in the events in which he participates. Other local clubs are expected to enter the meet. A gold medal will be awarded the winner of first place in each event. a silver medal to the winner of second place in each event, and silver cup for the team winning the relay races. Below is the complete programme of events of the meet: ( Junior, 12 years and under, 50 yards and 100 yard swim
 | Junior, 16 years and under, 50 yard
 and 100 yard swim
 Senior, 50 yard. 100 yard, 220 yard, and half mile swim.
 Senior 200 yard relay, four men to a | team.
 | Senior fancy diving. 1 Ladies, 50 yard and 100 yard swim. | Ladies fancy diving. | A suitable course is being arranged I a West Lake for the swims. A diving | tower is to be erected, and suitable | place for the spectators will be ar | ranged. Capt Seymour announces that | everything will be in readiness for the swimmers, and that he intends | to make this meet the best one ever
 held in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Lack of Expert Labor

Robert w. Bruere in Harper'S Magazine.
 The acquisitions of the army staff corps called for 5000 occupational specialists in every 100000 men enlisted in it's service Forty thousand occupational specialists were required in every 100000 enlisted in the infantry divisions. The army's trade classifications enumerated TIA dis tinct occupations. For every job, the army had an exact definition of duties. In an emergency, the all-round work man, the clever. adaptable, self-made jack -of-all-trades was at a prohibitive discount The exigent demand was for specifically qualified men, for precisely defined tasks. To find the right man for the particular job the army set up a personnel organization to subject men claiming to possess trade skill to trade and occupational tests Two hundred and fifty thousand drafteeS-a quarter of million men-were trade-tested by this personal organization. Of this very sub stantial number only six in a hundred turned out to be experts; "A in 100 were journeymen-that is, men who regularly followed particular trades and who pos sessed measurable degree of skill; 40 in 100 were apprentices win se skill was embryonic; 30 in 100 were without any as- certanable skill whatsoever. As in the case of the army's records of illiteracy. these trade records call for important qualifications. In mobilizing the field forces, the government made more or less serious attempts to keep skilled men at their customary jobs in the mines and
 industrial plants. Nevertheless. when it is remembered that the 250,000 soldiers under consideration were not dragnetted at random, but were men who professed special trade experience. the fact that only six in 100 actually proved to be ex- perts throws a disconcerting light upon another of our most cherished American
 illusions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

Longfellow's "Evangeline" has reached the screen at last. In the Forty-fourth Street Theatre, New York, this popular and appealing epic, which holds high place in American verse, was presented for the first time in motion picture form. It is a pleasure to record that the spirit of the poem has been successfully projected on the screen. The story is told directly, sincerely and beautifully. Evan geline" is an American film master piece. Miss Miriam Cooper is an ideal exponent of the delicate hero inc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
The Meek American

From Everybody's Magazine. How seldom we read the names Smith, Brown. Robinson, among those of speak CTS at a Madison Square Garden or Gen. tral Hall meeting of radicals" Plain Americans are not in demand at such meetings either as speakers or as au- dence
 They persist in disheartening content | ment with American institutions and | the American constitution, as is. And yet-we were informed a few mornings ago by our newspapers, that Madison Square Garden rocked with the applause that followed reference by a speaker of Germanic descent. using brok-
 en English, to the privileges won by our forefathers at Bunker Hill and Tren- 1 ton."
 l Perhaps the speaker was a Hessian
 and the privilege his forefather won was that of contemplating the rest of the | revolution a guest of the Continen- ! tals.
 | On the whole, it is safe assumption
 that the plain. ordinary American is not liked by the alien agitator who strives earnestly to make obvious his distaste How earnestly is evident from the risks | which the agitator runs in transporting g explosives here and there where demon strations seem to him imperative. | Under these circumstances and in the l face of such convincing proof of dis | taste on the part of the agitator, it is striking testimony of the forgiving spirit of the plain American that he refuses ! to return distaste for distaste, refuses | to rock Madison Square Garden with prophecies of Red seas for alien agita- ! tcrs, and never by any chance enters seriously into the method of demonstra- tion by high explosives.
 | And until we see on the law books an Immigration act which shall proportion i the admission of aliens of any European race to the number of that race already become American citizens, and until we
 shall see the deportation of the highly paid bolshevist propagandists who are now domiciled comfortably off Fifth ave
 nue, while the sons of mothers of .Michi- | gan and Wisconsin are fighting and dy- | ing in northern Russia and Siberia, we
 1 shall not lose faith in the vaunted good
 nature of these plain Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
State Highway Engine
Notice

Helena, Ark. August 7th, 1919.
 Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received at the office of l.. P. Molitor, Helena Arkansas. president board of commissioners for the West Helena Marven road until 2 o'clock D. m, Au- gust 2Sth 1919 for the construction of 3i.s3 miles of 1s feet hard surfaced roadway on 24 feet crown. This work will be divided into three contracts, viz.
 (D West Helena to Marvell, 1892 miles. Approximate quantities: 5000 cubit yards embankment. Is miles grad CT work, 3S3 cubic yards reinforced concrete. culverts and bridges, (45,00O pounds steeD; 30 cubic yards plain concrete headwalls, 31O lineal feet steel bridges, 125,155 square yards paving. I50 lineal feet. IS inch pipe. 60 lineal feet 24 inch wit pipe acres clearing. Haul from F to 3 miles.
 CD Hickory Ridge road. Marvell- Monroe county line, 1915 miles. Ap- proximate quantities: 5000 cubic yards embankment. 10.5 miles grade work 401 cubic yards reinforced con crete culverts and bridges, (50.0o0 lbs. steeD; II cubic yards plain concrete, loo,966 square yards paving, 300 lineal feet. IS inch wit pipe, 80 lineal feet 24 inch wit. pipe, ? acres clearing. Haul from A to 31s miles.
 (3) Marvell to Turner (Coffee Creek road)-1O.75 miles. Approximate quan- titles; 25.O0o cubic yards embankment. 10 miles grader work, 1.26S cubic yards reinforced concrete, culverts and bridges. G50.000 lbs steeD; 15 cubic yards plain concrete. 100,966 square yards paving. 1S0 lineal feet 2 inch wit. pipe 1s0 lneal feet IS inch wit pipe, 120 lineal feet 24 inch vit, pipe 4 acres clearing. Haul from 0-7h miles.
 Bids will be received on one or all contracts, the board reserving the right to accept or reject one or all. as it deems best for the interest of the dis trict.s It also desires bids on the fol lowing types of pavements:
 1st. ' inch class "A" concrete 16 feet wide. A
 End inch asphalt macadam (Pene- tration method).
 3rd. inch class ''C'' concrete base " ith inch surface of asphaltic con crs'e or Warrenite-bitulithic top 1t feet wide.
 certified check for per cent oi the amount of the bid will be required to accompany each bid, which will be returned to bidder with the rejection of his bid or when contract is signed and bond delivered, if bid Is accepted The board further agrees to accept ol , reject bids within 20 days after open ing; bids to be made on forms provided by commissioners. They also reserve the right to waive all informalities. Plans and specified tions can be seer at the offices of E. P. Molitor. presi. dent Court House, Helena. Ark. State Highway Commission. Little Rock, Ark. Victor Neuman. Secy.. Marvell. Ark. C. H. Purvis. Engr.. Helena Ark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
JARVIS CLEANS UP :. IN SWIMMING MEET
Dallas Swimmer Wins Three Events and Breaks a
 Southern Record

New Orleans, August 23.-The Atlanta Athelic club, with a total of 20 points won the senior events of the Southern A. A. U. swimming championships at Audubon park today Dallas Aquatic club was second with r points; New Or leans Young Mems Gymnastic club, third, with ' points; Audubon Park A. A., New Orleans, and unattached scon- testapts tied for fourth place with 5 points.
 Jarvis of Dallas broke the southern record in the 2O-yard avent. making the distance in PAS flat. The old record was held by Frazier of Atlanta, whose mark was 2:51. Jarvis also equalled the south ern record of 26.2 for the 50-yard dash. Summaries:
 50 Yards-Jarvis, Dallas Aquatic club; Eaggard, Audubon Park A. A; Four aker, Dallas -(unattachedD; Clark, New Orleans G. C. Time. :2e2 Equals rec ord.
 100 Yards-Jarvis, Dallas Aquatic club; Frazier, Atlanta A. C.; Hatcher, Atlanta A. C.; Broyles, Atlanta A. c. Time, 1:03 2-5.
 220 Yards-Dallas Aquatic club; Four aker. Dallas (unattached; Ferreday, New Orleans G. C.; Frazier, Atlanta A. C.. Time, PAS. New record. $50 Yard-Natcher, Atlanta A. C.; R. A. gates, Audubon Park A. A.; Ferreday New Orleans G. C.; J. Schultz, New Or leans G. c. Time, 1887 2-5. The relay was won by the Atlanta A. C. team, made up of Weiss, Broyles, Hatcher and Frazier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice
 State of Alabama, Jefferson county Estate of Mary J. Smith, decea sed. Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament Cor letters of ad- ministration upon the estate) of sail decedent. having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of May, 1919, by the Honorable J. P Stiles, judge of the probate court of Jeffer- son county. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to pre- sent the same within the time allowed by law or that the same will be barred LEONARDs BUTTON,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Age-Herald, 16-1s- -2o-22- -24-25.
 NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRA CTORS


 Sealed bids will be received by the court of county commissioners of Mar shall county, Ala. at the courthouse at Guntersville Ala, until II o'clock a. m.. August 26, 1919, and at that time pub licly opened for the grading, draining ana surfacing with macadam a part of the Guntersville- Huntsville road, the same being part of state trunk road No. 5, between Guntersville and New Hope.
 The length of road to be constructed or improved is 560 miles. and the prin- cipal items of work are approximately as follows: 3 acres, clearing and grub ping, 1868 cubic yards rock excavation, $500 cubic yards stone surfacing, 55.33 cubic yards class A concrete in cul- verts, 4466 pounds steel reinforcing. 4S113 cubic yards stone masonry in cul- w markers, 27,5O0 feet b. m. lumber. 649 lineal feet piling.
 Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the state highway depart ment at Montgomery and in the office of the judge of probate in the court house at Guntersville Ala. Any addi- tional information may be secured from the state highway engineer, Montgom- cry, Ala
 The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
 Cash or certified check for $400, made payable to the chairman of court of county commissioners must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith and tract, the bidder will execute the con- tract and give bond al required.
 W. s. KELLER,
 State HiphwaV EnpjDeer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

HOME SITES AT ROEBUCK-This Is the only locality in the Birmingham district that complies with all the requirements of modern country home settlement: select the site for your future home while you can get the block which will suit your par ticular desires; the contract is let, and work will begin at once for the paving of First avenue. giving us smooth, permanent paved highway from Roebuck to Birmingham. Be wise and buy before the first st vance. Roebuck Springs Land Co.,, 140s American Trust bldg Main 174.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

The Japanese marine and fire insur- ance business is showing great activity At the end of 1918 there were 26 insur- ance companies in operation. Since Jan urany, 1919, five additional concerns have obtained permission to conduct this business. Several of the marine insurance companies recently organized are controlled by large ship owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Brennan Outpointed by
 Greb in 10-ROund Bout
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Pittsburg, August 23.-Bill Brennan of Chicago was out-pointed by Harry Greb of Pittsburg in a 10-round bout at the National league baseball park here this afternoon, according to local newspapers. Greb outfought Brennan in every round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
REAL ESTATE WANTED Il

WANTED-A genuinely good furnished house for occupancy Oct l. or 3 bed rooms. Small family; no childrer House and surroundings must be at tractive; South Highlands or vicinit. preferred. Will lease for year or win ter season. Satisfactory references Telephone Main 1898
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

Jason Bailey, one of the rural free delivery carriers from the Montpelier (Vt.) postoffice. explained to inquiries that the noise issuing from his mail pouch was made by pig about four weeks old which was shipped from Whitefield, N H., by parcel post and which he was to deliver to a man liy- ing two miles from Montpelier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Virginia League

At Portsmouth: Portsmouth 1o-3, Pet ersburg 5-2.
 At Newport News: Newport News S-1, Norfolk 0-5.