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The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
COTTON LINGERIE IN FAVOR
SerViceabIe Garments Are Made on
Simple Lines With Little or No
Lace Trimmings.

Lingerie made of cotton materials
has again found favor in exclusive and
high-priced styles. When cotton went
up in price the difference between the
cost Of silk and cotton garments be-
came negligible.
Silk. therefore, because of it's prac-
tica5flity and ease Of laundering, grew
in popularity till it began to be made
in tailored styles for everyday use, and
it's position of aristOcracy was some
what undermined as a consequence
While fancy models are still featured
in crepe de chine and georgette, the
bulk of the demand is for serviceable
garments made on simple lines with lit
tie or no lace trimming.
On the other hand, with the increas-
ing perfection of the design of the
Philippine hand-embroidered and f1let-
trimmed garments, and with the adj
vent of batiste as a delicate cotton
material for lingerie, many of the new
high-priced and exclusive models are
Of these types.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
NEW VESTS FAsTEN IN BACK
Fashionable Garment Is Cut in One
Piece and the Collar Is
-. Snapped to Place.

These new vests may be purchased
In a wide choice of fabrics and colors
and are cut in one piece, unlike the
but tied in froni' model that we all
know SO we'll. The collar is snapped"
to place, and a narrow satin ribbon on
either side of the vest is tied in back
to Keep it from slipping, says a fash
ion writer.
A winter suit that shows a high col
lar like a wall about the throat may
be remade into a military model. Care
fully remove the fur and store it away.
II the collar fits well around the neck
you can face it with strip of black
crinoline to prevent wrinkles. A broad
band of soutache braid in black silk
can trim the neck and the braid can
be repeated on the bottom of the pep
lum in three rows. This is especial
ly advisable when the peplum has been
fur trimmed and one desires to change
it. ~ 49,, 81 "a F1- .
Brass buttons in double row may
replace the covered buttons to give
the suit a more military appearance.
A regulation leather belt will he an
added attraction and should be select
ed in dark shade. ;.f{s4- - ..l-
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
HINTS FOR THE
POULTRY GROWER

The unsightly scaly legs and feet
of many farm hens are another point
of attack for the pOultryman who is
looking for higher egg production from
bis flock The scales are caused by
very small mites which dig under the
skin on the hens shanks and toes and
push up the skin by the deposit of
scurf which they leave underneath.
The scales finally, become loose, fall
off, and are succeeded by more scales.
The disease makes the fowls legs un-
comfortable and even sore, thus keep
ing the hen from scratching and get
ting the exercise necessary TO good
health When the hens health suffers,
egg production is lowered. Hens af-
.fected by the disease rarely lay many
eggs and they, spend much time stand
ire idle, with their sore legs Kept
carefully still They are likely TO
lose weight and may even die.
Dipping the legs of the fowl in a
mixture of equal parts of kerosene
and linseed oil is, the simplest and
most effective, method of curing the
disease, says J. G. Halpin of the poul-
try department. Wisconsin College of
Agriculture. The application should
be repeated two or three times in
very severe cases. Early treatment
Of the disease will keep it from spread
ing through the flock.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
WHAT MILA0Y IS WEARING
Women Now Choose Clothes That Are
Suitable for Amusements or
. Social Functions.

tits not difficult to read something
of the haLdts of the woman of today
from her clothes.
L, If she is fond of sports and drives
her own car, she will choose type of
clothes chat is suitable for these
amusements. -.e
If she spends her morning hours in
the garden and her afternoons enter
tanning friends at tea, then again one
is sure to know it by her clothes.
1t has become a we'll known fact
that fashion follows religiously in the
footsteps of the habits and fancies
of women. This is true in England
and in France, also, but it is par
ticularly evident in the clothes of
American women. -
A few years ago the American wom-
an spent her entire summer day in
country sorg sport clothes, but this sea-
son. she is more likely to change her
morning dress after her afternoon nap
and appear at tea time in a simple
frocI of dainty material with light
shoes and stockings and, possibly, a
large shade hat. H..
The wearing of dainty gown is a
charming habit to acquire, and the
gown need not be for afternoon wear
alone, but may be worn for informal
dinners as well.
1t is not often that ona finds a ma
terial and style that fits two occasions,
but the materials and designs used in
such gowns are very lovely and alto
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Railroad Men outrank the
Men of the Sea for Their
Various Odd SuperStitions

The superstitions of railway men
who is generally credited with being
the most superstitious man in the
world, must needs take second place,
London Tit-Bits states.
In Russia, when a woman is the
first to enter train, bad luck is sure
to come unless the next two persons
to enter the same compartment are
men,
Friday, the 18th day of the month,
black cats, cross-eyes, mirror breaking,
lightning, coach numbers and their
variations, and the weather are few
Of the fantastic superstitions of rail-
way workers.
Many drivers will not commence
journey without a flower in the but
tOnhOle, usually white one, or white
ribbon. Others wear a peculiar button,
the insignia of their fraternal orders,
and even piece of red string, often al
most invisible.
A left-handed fireman or driver is
looked askance at by some railway men
and as a lucky companion to others.
have been asked because such an indi-
vidual is given a berth, while others
request to be g1>1n a place by left
handed or ambtdextrous person.
AS for travellers, burning coffee after
breakfast is better than an accident
policy, while winding ones watch on
the train means a safe journey. Put
ting a wisp of straw in ones trunk or
bag protects it from injury and In.
sureS safety. .... ... 80.
If dust blows in ones eyes while in
the train it means good health for
year; if it blows while going to the
train it is a sign of accident.
A general superstition among rail-
way men is that when one leaves his
home to go to work he must not re-
turn and go indoors for something he
has forgotten. Should he have to do
so, the bad luck to follow will be null
lifted if he sits for even a second in
a chair and lifts his feet from the
floor.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Sensation of Taste Must
Be Aided by the Nose to
Identify What One Eats

The sensation of taste, while of
common and constant experience, is
highly complicated in its nature. What
is commonly called taste is not a
simple sensation at all, but rather a
complex. In addition to the actual
functiOning of the apparatus properly
pertaining to the sense of taste, the
tongue receives impressions of vari-
Gus other sorts, all of which go to
make up this complex. AS finally re-
corded in the consciousness, the taste
Of any substance has to do with it's
heat or GOODNESS, perhaps with mild
amount of pain, certainly with as
tringency or acridity-which are in
themselves further completes of Their
mic and tactile sensations-and' above
all with smell. The reader will prob
ably agree that ice cream and coffee
are entirely different from their true
selves when served at inappropriate
temperatures and it is a matter of
record that a person of the keenest
taste may make the most ludicrous
errors if asked, .bIindfo1ded and with
his nose stopped to Identify sub
stances placed in his mouth.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Wisconsin Village of $50
Persons Issues Bonds and
Builds Its Own Railroad

Il you haven't a railroad to your
farmhouse door, build one!
That's what the farmers of one
locality have done. No longer is Eft
trick, town of $50 inhabitants, in
isolation ten miles from the nearest
railroad and without adequate outlet
to the trade markets.
For Yankee pluck has again tri-
umphed over all obstacles and citi-
zens of that township in Trempealeau
county proudly survey the ten-miie
railroad they recently finished build
ing.
Ettrick wanted railroad and the
companies declined to build one. So,
in spite of war conditions, the citizens
financed the 100000 project by S175.-
900 bond issue and the sale of stock
In the ten-mile branch line.
Then they built it. Labor was not
available. so the banker and butcher.
doctor and merchant, old, middle
eyed, and young men, worked Sun
days, week days and holidays, morn
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
When Number Is DivisibIe
by Four 1t Is Leap Year

Leap year is a year which leaps
over. as it we're, one day more than an
ordinary year; year which contains
366 days, as distinguished from an or
binary year, which includes only 800
days Every year the number of which
is Invisible by four is leap year, ex-
cept when it happens to be any num-
Der of hundreds not Invisible by four.
Thus 1884 was leap year, but not
1900, this omission of leap years in
such centuries being necessary to cor
rect the error which arises from the
excess of the addition of one day in
four years ii. e.. six hours) to the
year over the true length of the year,
i. e., 365 days hours 40 minutes.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
NEW SPRING HATS
Headgear Displays More Trim
ming Than in the Past.
Bright coIors and Gay Flowers Are
Used in Profusion on. Many
Of the Models.

Paris has said the word and hats
shall display more trimming this sea-
son. in consequence. than they have
for many days past. Women had
grown accustomed to the hat of line
and nothing more and they liked it,
but they have bobbed over to the new
style and the streets are a-blOom with
colors that are bright and flowers that
recall the days of the Easter bonnet.
1t is hard to say whether. the hats
are large or small or medium sized,
for there are samples of each size and
shape-the small ones being by far
the most popular for this time of year
when the winds are likely to blow a
gale and when wells are necessary to
keep the hat anywhere near the place
where it naturally, belongs. '.-
They are summer hats with which
we are concerned, but straw, the sum-
mer hat material, seems TO be the least
considered this season. There are hats
of silk, hats of satin, hats of rib
bon, hats of feathers, hats of flowers,
but few and far between are the hats
of straw. Hf.T
tLOfFR-Is DEAHdPSg LIE
most successful because, they have
about them most of the feeling of
spring A whole bunch of flowers set
on top of a lady's head speaks most
eloquently of the change of the sea
son. And then the flower hats are
done in such a charming manner just
now, with their little blossoms sewed
flat to the shape and the shape hug
ging the form Of the head. The lit
tie veil that ties it all together is just
the touch which makes the whole COM
plete. u a-z>a.
Embroidery, which has found its way
into most of the dresses which one
sees nowadays, has taken foremost
place in the making Of hats. A French
hat that has reached these shores is
made of nasturtium-colored satin
one of those nasturtium shades
AID II has a narrow, straight brim
with Gull, rather puffy crown that
Is embroiaered~ all over the surface
with a Wfnd1f.g Sessign lof black silk
embroidery. The brim is faced with
black satin to improve tie effect.
a little bonnet hat is#made all OF
blue forget-me-nots sewed closely to-
gether 1t has long streamers of the
. ~ -
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Should "Think Twice Before
You Speak or Act"-OId Maxim

If there is one Thing more than an.
other which a disciplinarian should
possess it is self-control. Lack OF ii
in a teacher or parent is contagious
and it tends to incfte disorder. Con.
versely, one who has his feelings and
actions under good control is emulated
by those with whom he comes in con-
tact. One who ''f1ies off the handle
easily "a phrase often used by the
young in describing their parents or
teachers) cannot train children effec-
lively. Such person will cause more
disorder than he can correct. He
should either overcome his failing or
leave the training of the young to 9th
ers he should at least endeavor to OBJ
serve the old maxim, "Think twice be-
fore you speak or act"
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
THE STRONG

Dost deem him weak that owns his
strength is tried? s-r-~ls -s.tsss r. --
Nay, we may safely lean on him that
grieves; g. e -: r s--e-'
The pine has immemorially sighed.
The enduring poplar's are the trembling
leaves.
To feel. and bow the head, is not to fear;
To cheat with jest-that is the coward 8
art; E-t+f ..- 80 al - So. =
Beware the laugh that battles back the
tear:
heart. -~..
-s. 81 -.-st
He of great deeds doth grope amid the
Like him whose steps toward Dagon' 3
temple bore;
There's. ever something sad about the
<, strong
A look moan, like that on oceans
John Vance Cheney. So
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Plant Roots Require Fresh
Air Same as Do Plant Tops

Fresh air is as essential to plants
as to animals, and as essential to
plant roots as TO plant tops. That is
why, or one reason at least, all plants
do best in deeply stirred soil. SO
is it with pot plants. Good drainage
is essential, for as the water recedes
fresh air follows it into the soil
Again. when the plant next is watered
the water drives the foul air out of
the soil Air in the soil of pot
quickly loses its life-giving properties.
A plant in Il pot, that is seldom in
need Of watering. will soon need moth
ing, except, perhaps, last resting
place Us it again returns to earth.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

spoonful at a time into fritter batter
and frying in deep fat.
Hot Slaw.-Cut cabbage with a fine
sllcer or shredder, and bruise with a
potato masher, to bring out the Juice.
Beat two eggs, add two tablespoonfuls
of sugar, a tablespoonful of bntter, a
quarter of teaspoonful of mustard,
dash of cayenne and cupful Of
mild vinegar. Cook in a double boil
er until smooth, then stir while hot
over the cabbage, and serve at once.
New carrots, peas and green onions
make nice vegetable combination.
Cook all together and serve in thin
white sauce. .s t>as.'
Escalloped Tomatoes With Cheese
Put a layer of weIl-buttered crumbs in
a baking dish, cover with seasoned
tomato and sprinkle with grated
cheese; cover with crumbs and bake
until the buttered crumbs are Drowned.
Onions Stuffed With Nuts.-BoiI
enough onions to suit the appetite of
the family, and when half done,
drain and remove the centers, chop
and mix the .centers with nuts, salt,
butter, crumbs and pepper; fill them,
feaVlng spoonful on top. Pour around
the onions little broth or thin cream,
and bake until thoroughly cooked.
Serve them as a garnish to a platter
Of pork chops, or they may be served
from the dish in which they were
baked, .,.-. ~-:
Boiled rice, served hot, covered with
butter, sugar and busted with CHINA
mon makes a nice supper dish, good
for the small folks.
Emergency Puddins.-Take two cup
fuls of boiling water, stir in enough
graham flour to make a mush; add
Tablespoonful of salt ard half
cupfula of sugar. Cock a half hour,
then tIdd a. half-cIpful Of chopped figs,
dates or raisins, and few nuts. Serve
with cram.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

per, celery salt and onion juice for
seasoning may be added to suit the
taste. Add a beaten egg, form into
sausages, -four, put into a creased pan
with a small piece of salt pork on
each. Bake until brown in a moderate
oven.
Potato SouffIe.-Take two cupfuls Of
mashed potato, one tablespoonful Of
melted fat, two tablespoonfuls of milk,
one teaspoonful of salt, and pepper to
taste. Mix we'll and fold in two stfff1y
beaten whites. Bake in a baking dish
until it puffs and is brown.
Armenian Potatoes-Take one
fourth Of a cupful of vegetable oil. Add
it to one quart of diced potatoes in a
baking dish with one Glove of garlic
one-fourth of a cupfu1 of fresh tomato,
one-ha1f cupful of water, one and one
half teaspoonfuls of salt, one bunch OF
parsley finely chopped. Bake in a slow
oven forty minutes.
Potato OmeIette.-Take one cupful
of mashed potato, pepper to taste, one
teaSpOonful of salt. Add three beaten
yOlks to the potato and beat till the
Jumps are removed. Season with onion
Juice or chopped parsley. Beat the
whites OF three eggs until stiff and fold
into the mixture. Put into we'll
creased pan and bake in hot oven
until brown. Turn and fnld on a hof
platter,
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Tangier, Seaport of Morocco, "
Has Population of 10000

Tangier is a seaport of Morocco. on
the Straits of Gibraltar 1t stands on
two heights near a spacious bay and
presents a very striking appearan ce
from the sea, rising in the form of an
amphitheater and defended by walls
and castle. The harbor is a mere
roadstead, but there is a large trade.
In 1862 Tangier was annexed to the
English crown as a part of the dowrv
of the Infanta of Portugal, the wife
of King Charles II, but in 1864 it was
abandoned on account of the expense
necessary to keep it up. It's populs-
ton is estimated at 10000.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
A Yarn Hint.

With yarn still at a premium it is
an economy to ravel up the old
stretched sweater and knit it over
again. If you do not want to wash
or dye the yarn you will be puzzled
how to make it smooth enough to work
with. There is simple process for
you to follow. Wrap it in towel or
old cloth and put it in a steamer,
colander, or double boiler over boiling
water. The steaming freshens it so
that it looks like new.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Simple DiSinfeCtant.

A combination of coffee and cam
phor burned on saucer makes an
excellent disinfectant for a sick ROOM
The odor of the coffee will counter
act any bad odor in the room, and
the fumes of the camphor will kill
ordinary disease germs that may be
floating IN the DIR.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Cane Knows No Ace Limits.

The cape has a popularity that
knows no age limits. The military
cape of heavy dark blue serge is lined
with red flannel and trimmed with
gilt military buttons, yet in spite of
it's impressive martial air it is meant
for a little girl. The rundown hat is
of cream Milan straw and has a navy
blue border and navy blue grosgrafD
band.-VOSI '..
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

gether appropriate for both afternoon
and evening wear. Embroidered net
in white, cream, and in soft co1ors,
lace-trimmed English eyeIet embroid-
cry, embroidered batiste, chiffon. and
new voiles made up over silk are quite
as pretty as the most elaborate even
ing gowns. s,. .. ..t. r. .-
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
NeA.< nl~4.~eto
WhH He studjad It.

Guess I'll have to taSe up ventrilo-
quism," said the far-sighted, lonE-head-
ed buck.
whats the ideaT" asked his CON-
rade-in-arms. do you want to talk
after taps without getting caught?
"'Toint that" said the first buck.
Il want to stay in bed after reve1Ile
and yell here from my bunk when
my name is called out in front of the
hut."-The Spi1sr.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Early American Statesman.

Alexander Hamilton one of our
greatest statesmen, was sometimes
called Alexander the CoppeFsmith,' -
because of the copper cents he had
made in 1893, when he was secretary
Of the treasury. These pennies were
very unpopular with the peopi-. He
vas killed In o duel By Aaron BurH
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Salad Dressino.

A delicious salad dressing which
may be served on head lettuce is this ::
Take three tablespOOnfuls of eyapo-
rated milk, three quarters, of a table
spoonful of salt, one-quarter of a tea
spoonful of paprika, the same of mus
tard; beat into this two-thirds of a
cupful of salad oil. with two table
spoonfuls of lemon juice or vinegar.
Whip with an egg beaten until well
blended Then add two tablespoonfuls
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Rhubarb Pudding.

Spread slices of good bread, not too
fresh, with butter and sprinkle gener-
ously with finely cut fresh rhubarb !;
sprinkle with sugar and repeat another
layer of the fruit and buttered bread !;
add little water and bake in a mod
crate oven until the rhubarb is well
done. Serve from the dish in which
it is baked.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Spring Dishes.

With the succulent, rosy and whole
some rl1ubarb plentiful in the markets,
a most dainty dessert or dish of sauce
may be easily served. Do not peel the
young and tender stalks, as the color
lies in the skin, making a much more
attractive dish. Wash well, then cut
up. stewing with very little water I'M
til tender; then add the sugar and
simmer until it is dissolved before set
ting aside to cool.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

ing. noon and night, and finally them
selves completed the little railroad.
Since January, when it was finished
and connected with the Green Bay
x Western at Blair. "a cars of grain,
many cars of stock and other products
have gone by rail from Ettrick. The
Green Bay & Western supplies the
eQuiDmpDt
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
WORDS OF WISE MEN

Even doubtful accusations
leave stain behind them.
Woe be to him whose advo-
cate becomes his accuser.
Accusing is proving when mall
ice and force sit as judges.
OF brothers-in-law and red
dogs few are gOod.-German
PrOVerb
Advice after mischief is like
medicine after death.-Danish
PrOyerb.
Affairs are lost when one
stands looking at another.-M..
Greek.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

n
the water renewed,
and when tender
peeled and fried in
bacon fat. They
may be mashed and
seasoned, like po-
tatoes, or mashed
and served as frit-
tiers by dipping a
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

no monotOny in the Sery-
ing of this common vege-
table.
Potato and Nut Sau-
sage.-Take two cupfuls
OF mashed potatoes, add
one-half cupful of milk,
one cupful of finely
chopped nuts: salt, pep
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

An EXCLUSIVE SreaCion OF MOSS Roses
Nesting ia Field of Sunrise Pink,
and a Trace of Delicate Greenery.
narrowest of black velvet ribbons that
tie c0quettishly under the chin of the
person who is fortunate enough to be
able to wear it.
When the hats are made of straw
they bravely adopt color as their chief
excuse for being. One which came
from Paris, too, is a brilliant salad
green with a broad brim that is turned
up at the back and trimmed there
with bow of wide velvet ribbon of
the same color. sz%vn ~~ 49,
Indeed, ribbon bows are the thing
to do this season. Some stick straight
up into the air. others droop to the
lowest possible point, while still 9TH
ers stand straight out on either side
adding to the breadth. of the hat
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03

Back of the loaf is the snowy -four
And back of the flour is the mill;
Back of the mill the wheat and the
shower
And the sun and the Fathers Wall
.-- -Babcock.
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Gathering Ladybugs to Be Sent to France
i 4'.*. .tl
American Insects Do Their Bit Help Farmers Combat Plague

Millions millions
in
The Connecticut labor press. (New Haven, Conn.) 191?-1921, 1919-05-03
Develops New Aluminium Alloy.

An English chemist says he has de-
veloped malleable aluminium alloy
with the strength of steel, but only
one-third of the weight of brass.