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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-11
Law Urged to Save Milk
Bottles and Reduce Cost
Borden's Company Declares Re
trieving and Sterilizing Wastes
$4,000 Every Year

In an effort to reduce the cost of
milk TO the consumer by conserving the
supply Of milk bottles the Borden's
Farm Products, Inc, will endeavor to
bring about an ordinance to compel the
return Of its bottles.
This company spends $4,000 an
nually TO retrieve and sterilze bottles
which are carelessly thrown in ash
and garbage cans" said Patrick Fox,
president Of Borden's, in a letter to
The Tribune.
THE Board Of Aldermen by an ordi-
nance could check this practice. We
now pay a contractor at the dumps,
VINO has leased the privilege from the
city, one cent for each bottle retrieved.
~ costs us one cent additional to put
the bottle through a special sterilizing
process"
Each quart bottle, according to the
BORDEN company, costs 5 1-3 cents, and
snls charge, it was stated, is not in
Guided in the price Of Is cents which
consumers are paying for grade 3 milk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-11
Salvation Army Gets $175,OOO
In First Three DAYS of Drive

The first three days Of the campaign
for the home service fund of the Sal
walton Army neted $175,000, it was ar
to raise the 100000 sought in the
time allowed.
According to collectors, the most
generous response is coming from the
poorer sections of the city and from
those least able to give, but closest to
the activities of the Salvation Army
Of the sum already obtained. $11S000
was collected in Manhattan, $4,000 in
in Queens, and $1,000 in Richmond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-11
Amended Theater Ticket
Ordinance Held Invalid
Judge Mott Reverses Conviction
of Reuben Weller, First Broker
Arrested Under Act

Judge Mott in General Sessions yes
terday reversed the conviction by
Magistrate Simpson Of Reuben Weller,
of 244 West Fifty-frst Street, thea
ter ticket broker at 1860 Broadway,
who was fined 5000 December / last for
violation of the amended theater ticket
license ordinance Judge Mott ordered
the fine paid by Weller returned.
Weller was the first broker arrested
for violating the new ordinance prohib-
iting the charging of more than fifty
cents over the price on the face of the
ticket. Detective James Tyne, of the
4th Inspection District, testified that
on November % he bought two s1.5O
tickets from Weller for a performance
at the Shubert Theater for S..
Slade & Slade, counsel. for Weller,
argued that the ordinance was uncon-
stitutional. Assistant District Attor-
ney Edwin P. Kilroe, author of the new
ordinance, opposed this contention.
Judge Mott held that the ordinance was
unconstitutional.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-11
Breckenridge Long Ill

ST. LOUIS, June 10.-Breckenrdg
Long, who resigned yesterday as Third
Assistant Secretary of State to make
the race for Democratic nomination
for United States Senator, is confined
to bed in his home here, suffering
from tonsilitis. His physician has
ordered that he see no one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-06-11

All White in broken sizes-Black in a
complete range of sizes.
Women's Milanese Silk Gloves Of an
excellent quality-reinforced 6nger-tips
2 clasp style. While they last we
have marked them far below their req
ular selling price to effect an immediate
clearance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
Rich dresses, fancy or p1ain-=$1S.

Yes; really rich, in effect and in material Georgette crepe and fine figured foulard and the lustrous of taffeta silk.
 Lovely deep colors, with draperies that add grace in straight models of slim appeal. Deep blues penteous-and there's no need to mark that blue is season favorite Figured foulards very distinctive and inspiring Georgettes made up in combination with taffet; many cases; have fine effect
 Dresses very far from usual actually @l
 worth $25 to $4O- 0I
 econd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
To Heal a Cough Take HAYES HEALING HONEY, ,35c
.1RTHpAY OF THOMAS MOORE.

Every good son of old Erin will today celebrate the Hist anniversary of the birth of Thomas Moore, prob. ably the greatest of Ireland's poets. It is said that Thomas Moore, upon visiting the United States, did not speak. very highly of this country's s scenic beauty. However. he was very deeply impressed with Quebec, and a voyage down the St. Lawrence river suggested to him the Canadian Boat Song" which he later wrote.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
A PEACE CONFERENCE.

Judge" said the man at the bar, :there's no use of you trying to square this thing up. My wife and I fight just so often and just so long do you keep it help it. So there you are."
 "And about how long do you keep it up?" asked the judge.
 About two weeks, judge"
 "All right. I'll give you fifteen days in jail; in other words, you are in termed for the duration of the war; Richmond Times-DispatcA.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28

Dr. Lyons tooth powder or paste 19c. Kolynos tooth paste-2Oc. Pebeco tooth paste 3Sc. Forhan's tooth paste-25c. Dental floss-15c Daggett & Ramsde11 orean--29c jar Hind's honey and almond cream 3Sc. Frostilla-25c. Squibb's talcum powder-21c. Babcock's Corylopsis talcum-11c Johnson & Johnson Baby powder 17c
 Center ais
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28

A London press dispatch says how the United States stands in world af- fairs puzzles Europe. We don't doubt it, because it is a matter that is also puzzling the people of the United States.---New Orleans States.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
Stylish liz COatS==$22

Light in weight but with the ability to keep one warm; not burden to the shoulders but protection against chill.
 And very very pretty in their cut; of medium length with attractive pockets and smootttng collars Polo coats of dusty tan hue Silvertones in good shades
 Velour in Pekin navy copenhagen and taupe. Graceful in line, thoroughly tailored, @00 E0 actually worth $35 and $40- &GEsOO
 Seconds floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
Toilet comforts of pleasing prices.

Babcock's Butterfly talc-2Oc Mavis talcum powder-17c Mary Garden talc-32c Cuticura soap-19c Packers Tar soap-21c Resino1 soap-21c Palm Olive soap-Sc Mum-21c
 Odorono-29c to S9c Remove, perfumed depilatory-42o Listerine, sizes,-21c, 42c and 75c Azurea, LeTrefle or F1oramye facs powder-$150 le, front
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
Girls underwear of saving price.

Mother actually has excuse to fuss with sewing, when such and dainty underclohes waiting for Daughter
 Pretty styles, with tasteful trimming, firmly sewed, ,- and they fit with smoothness and comfort.
 Yet they ready at prices much less than usual-to save mother much time and actual work.
 Princess slips of good lawn, lace embroidery trim ned sizes to 18-worth $1 25 to $2.75 95c to $225
 Lawn drawers of fine quality, trimmed with embroid- cry ace sizes to 14worth 25c to Toe 19c to 59c
 Lawn skirts founces of lace embroidery, some have ribbon inserted in trimming Sizes 10 to 18worth $1.25 to $2- 95c & Sl29
 Night drawers of good muslin, plain or with trimming in pink or hlue-worth $1 and $1 25- 75c & 95c
 Crepe boomers, white or in stripes of blue pink with white Easily laundered require ironing. Sizes 10 to 14-worth $1 25-s s..on, aoor soc
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28
Not pagefu buf SOrefu of finest sort of savings!

of Savings shoes, silver that brighter day
 No So long below Always the plan the storeto benitof salmostda
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-05-28

Trio of newest fashions offering distinctive lines and much charm at special price. Delicious flesh tint pure white Round collar model with very effective lace Or deep speciatype shawl collar with broad lace in- serting
 Or medium depth shawl collar with fine hemsttchng. Sheer beanfie6@ ana ane genuine $5.5O
 Second floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

0AOU would melt some candles and
make a kind Of soup by adding
wine and drink 1t to cure q cold.
" II you were visiting and became
home-sick.- you would try to cure the
feeling by eating snails.
Until you reached the age of SIX.
you would wear clothes OF white and
pale blue. 1t is an odd custom that
colors are not good taste for little
folk.
You would be christened early in
life and your godfather would give
you three silver presents. q mug. spoon
and fork.
To leave anything on your plate at
the family table Is bad manners
French people consider It wasteful. a.
indeed II Is.
Children drink kind Of cider that
Is sour as vinegar. and babies suck at
bottles filled with It.
To work. to keep clean. to be neat
and thorough are the laws OF old and
young alike. All the children are
quick with figures.
You would be a perfect little lady
or a perfect little boy. for your par.
ents would tell you the right words
to say at all times and the right things
TO do. Tou would be kind to all per.
sons.
4. II you were q little French girl.
Z sour mother would scarcely let ycu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

nails or screws. Be sure they are
well fastened because 1t always looks
bad to see nails driven into pieces that
come apart after they are painted.
The bottom should be left little
larger than the dimensions given on
the drawing. so it can be nailed 10
the sides and ends flush on one side
and one end and after fastening in
place the projecting edge and end can
be planed off. The edges of the side
pieces will have to be planed a bit so
the bottom will fit without leaving a
crack between it and the body Of the
cradle.
The rockers can be cut with cop
ing or turning saw or spoke shave.
Be sure they are both alike so they
will rock well. Bore holes in the bot
tom piece for fiat head screws to fas-
ten the rockers in place. brads might
be used but it will be very difficult to
drive them after the bottom Is fas-
| tened in place.
Sandpaper all parts and putty any
nail holes or cracks after which give
two coats of paint and IL a shiny fin
| ish is desired coat Of varnish. II
| the cradle is for a young child a
| bright cherry red is good color. but
| for an older child a white or gray or
! tan will look well.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
The MiSchieVOus Boys -

knees shook and he couldn't seem to
get his breath. 1t. was funny how
foolish both of them felt.
Fred opened the book and he whis-
pered to James. Lets sing this song
it's easy and short. And so they
began.
And this is what they sang:
Sing a six of songpence."
No sooner had they twisted their
first word than the class gave litter.
which threw them off completely.
Their faces grew red, they stood
first on one foot and then on the
other.
THAT will do, boys" said teacher,
"go to your seats"
With everybody smiling at their
mistake. they took their places. two
much ashamed little boys.
1T will teach them lesson. 1 am
sure" murmured teacher to herself.
And it did. For that afternoon on
the way home. Fred said to James,
Lets study and pay attention to the
way the other fellers do and then
learn song that will show them
all what we can do"
And they did. Teacher was happy
And you can bet that they were much
happier than ever before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

to practice over a song or a poem so
that he could do his part. All the
favorite songs were sung. Little Alice.
the smartest girl in all the class, was
called upon first to sing and she was
very cunning as she shook her brown
curls and sang:
"A birdie with yellow bill
Hoped upon my window sill.
Cooked his shiny eye and said
Amt you shamed. you sleepy head"
Anna told fairy story. Helen
drew a picture of a house, another
girl drew in the windows and some
body else drew some trees around and
a roadway running in front. 1t was
completed by a little boy and turned
out to be a pretty old farmhouse.
Fred and Jack were then called
upon to sing q song together. They
shuffied up before the class with their
songbook in hand. Then they turned
and faced the children.
They looked before them. "Afercy,"
thought Fred. 81 never before noticed
that We have 50 many boys and girls
in this class"
James began to feel queer. too. His
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

dolly rocks as well with her head at
the foot of the cradle. and there is no
toy she likes as well as this one.
Pine box lumber will be found the
incest to work. but as the cradle is
to be painted any kind of material can
be used
l would suggest that work be begun
on the head and foot of the cradle.
Notice the stock in these parts is
thicker than that in the sides and
bottom, the ends of the box will be
just the thing for these parts as they
are usually thicker than the rest Of
the box. Plane up the pieces for
these parts and layout and cut. to
shape the head first. This will serve
as a pattern for the foot. although 1t
is two inches shorter. The dotted lines
on the head and foot drawings will
help you to-see how they are layed
out, The corners can be rounded with
plane, chisel or saw used for this
purpose, the rest Of the work can be
done with a plane.
I Make the sides next, it may be nee
essary to glue two pieces together for
the side if the board is not wide
| enough, but if the edges of the pieces
| to be glued are properly jointed a
| good Job can be done. Fasten the
| sides TO the head and foot either with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
about her adventure.

about her adventure.
Up the road ran Alice sobbinx and
crying with fright. Suddenly as she
reached the main road she saw the
huge auto which she had seen before.
Some one cried: There she Isl" The
car stopped and out sprang a lady
and gentleman. They hurried to Alice
as she ran to them.
'why, it isn't our Bessy at all,"
cried .the lady, STOPPING and pushing
back the hair from Aiice's face. "Who
are you dear?"
Alice sobbed out her name and
added: But I just dassen't tell Won
about the men who tried to carry me
of. Just told them my daddy was
dead and didn't have fifty thousand
dollars"
whats this?" demanded the gen.
tleman. ut sounds like q kidnapping
story"
Well. the mystery was soon so,ved
FOR the Hadburns took Alice with them
in their car to the castle. and ther.
she met a little girl who looked enough
like her to be her own twin sister. No
wonder the chauffeur had been fooled
especially as Alice wore Bessy's cast
off clothes. He knew that the rich
little girl was not allowed to play alone
| in the road so he had gone to Mrs.
IIadburn and told her about It not
knowing that the child was only Alice
Rowland. :.
Il do SO want a twin sister!" cried
Bessy. Cant Alice stay here for al.
ways?"
But I'd rather not" protest ed
Alice, thinking of the kidnappers
though I'm much obliged"
Still she was soon coaxed to come
and live in the castle. Mrs. Simm,
was at first very much upset when sh.
heard the story OF the kidnapping and
knew that it was her fault for dress.
ing Alice up that had gotten the little
girl into trouble.
| But" she said. they've found The
kidnappers now and Jailed 'em ant
Alice, dear child. has good kind friend:
and fine home. SO perhaps did right
after ALL"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

her shoulder and something pressed
tightly over her face so she could
neither cry out nor see. She felt her
self being carried along. Struggling
was Of no use and harsh voice said:
We'll, we got her all right"
They'll have to pay up something
handsome now,"- said another voice.
Keep still. Miss. and behave yourself
ana we won't hurt you"
When they uncovered her face she
found that she had been carried into
a little lane where tumble down auto
stood waiting.
what do you want?" she asked IL
a trembling voice.
"Just fifty thousand dollars from
your dad" was the reply. "an' believe
me. il he don't loosen up quick he
amt never soin' to lay eyes on yor
no more-never!"
Alice began to cry. ''Why. my poor
daddy has been dead for over year.
she said. He never had much money
but he was good to me and l hope tt
see him again in Heaven"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

~RED and James Horton were
<@the naughtiest boys in school.
1t was amazing all the dreadful
things they found to do to annoy
their teacher. They pulled the pretty.
golden curls of the dear little girl who
sat in front Of them. They drew funny
pictures and showed them to the other
pupils to take their attention from
their lessons. Worse than all this
they Uttered and snickered whenever
anybody arose to recite his lessons
and threw the whole class in an up
roar.
What shall do with those chill
dren?" questioned teacher to herself.
They are just mischievous and active
and want to be always doing something
to attract attention. do not want
to punish them for what really
amounts to high spirits. must reach
them in different way" She puzzled
long and at last struck upon a plan
! which she thought would turn the
| trick.
=, The next afternoon, just as school
was about to let out for the day,
she stood up before the class and gave
the childrenia little talk.
Now children" she began every
Friday afternoon we will have an en-
tertainment. different little boys and
girls will do something to entertain
the class. Some will recite poems.
others will sing. those Who draw we'll.
| will be called upon to draw a picture
on the blackboard while the others
watch.
| Teacher kept her eyes on Fred and
James. They seemed both to be deep
in thought; they did not seem to take
to the idea all at once. Then slowly.
a great smile spread over Fred's face
and he turned to whisper to James.
Both OF them snickered with glee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
Fhs flyste1y q~G lMH. Farm .!'!!!!

IF an x-ray could have been. used
on Alice Rowland's bead as she
lay wide awake on the hrst night
: Of her stay at Clover Farm. It
would have shown . great huge ques-
ton mark. For Alice was puzzled.
It began at the station when she
stepped of the train. She was to stay
for two weeks at Clover Farm and be-
ing only a "fresh-airer'' and an or
phan she did not understand why
Miss Giggs should look 90 hard at her
and THEN raise her eyebrows and look
meaningly at Mrs Simms and say In Z
loud whisper: Doesn't It beat the
dutch?"
And everybody on the station plat
form looked at her in a particularly
Interested way. Still when they start
ed in the old buggy up the hill to the
farm Alice forgot all about mysteries
for she had never seen the country in
4 The autumn before. There we're miles
4 NJ golden and red trees and rolling
| fields and hedges lined with strange
beautiful berries 1t was all so lovely
l that the little city girl could only
\ catch her breath and look. Suddenly
/ at a turn in the road a wonderful
H castle burst into view.
\ "Ohw exclaimed Alice. us that a
n fairy palace?"
at almost looks It, don't It," smiled
Il Mrs. Simms. "But 1t isn't. It's the
II Hadburn House"
"They must be awfully rich 70 live
In such a house." Alice said.
"They have millions and millions
Il haven't doubt" said Miss Gigs. "bu'
Il they seem like nice people and not 4
IL bit proud. Mrs. Hadburn takes
Il great interest In the Farm and your
81 probably see her some time"
81 Soon after they reached the farm
Il Mrs. Smms. the matron. led her te
81 her little white room under the eave'
81 and said;
81 1T see you haven't much baggage
II with YOU" Alas! It was all too true
Il Alice wore her only decent dress
81 which was a thin cotton one. "1t!
II quite cold I'D here in the mountains,
Il said Mrs. Simms. 80 you'll need 1
Il warmer frock. Luckily I think WI
Il have just the thing for you. The Had
Il burns have little girl about your siz'
II and Mrs. Hadburn sends her oil
Il clothes here for less fortunate girl
81 to wear ont. Most OF the dresses ar
Y very plain but in good condition
II Wait and try one on"
Il or she hustled and soon returne,
y with a neat little blue serge costum
over her arm. OF came the chea
D print frock and into the killed Skin
and MILDLY stepped Alice. Mrs. Simm
(, eyed her with queer expression
N Then she seized the little girls yello'
Al pigtail. unbraided it and began to cul
81 the soft strands over her finger. Aiic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
Materials:

AAatCl idlS.
l pound of ground meat commonly
called Liberty Steak.)
" can of tomatoes.
large dry onions.
Any small amounts Of leftover veg
etables.
I cupful Of cooked rice or cooked
macaroni or noodles. (Not each
but ! of any of the three)
Divide the meat into 6 equal por-
tons and mold into nicely shaped
cakes. round and rather fiat.
Make a deep frying pan scar the
balls on both sides. s
Put over low fire and add the
onions. peeled and cut in thin slices.
and the tomatoes. and 2 Cupfuis of
water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
Juggling With the Alphabet

and girl who reading this page knows the the
which
aphabes
different wouldn't advise
try all the people in the
with 40 Of letters
finished thousand million years!
in the alphabet French U.s. Spanish
81 Greek 24 Latin and Hebrew 20 Celtic IT.
Chinese land
youx iad don't this one?), 214
the
pleasing to God
mere is
Look
contain all the
beginning Of eternity,
he end
The Of
the end OF every place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

had. naturally curly hair.
.Now." cfied Mrs. simms excitedly.
come down and show Miss Giggs.
Miss Gigs said little but what she
did say only. made the mystery greater.
do you think it's right?" she asked
IN . low voice. -
"Of course. It Isl" cried Mrs. Simms
The child has just as much right to
look her best as anybody. and those
curis and that dress are certainly be-
coming"
Alice wondered herself to sleep that
night.
The season was late and there were
only three little boys at the Farm, who
went of to play together. so Alice next
morning went alone over the fields to
the road where there was a crooked
apple tree dropping juicy apples into
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
ne .JONxON NOOh VEGETABLES

Cook slowly for 1 hour.
Add teaspoonsful of salt and any
cooked vegetable you may wish to use.
Cook again for u hour.
By this time the gravy will be rich
and most Of the water will be cooked
away.
Add the rice. macaroni or noodles
and cook for 10 minutes till we'll
blended. OF no rice or macaroni or
noodles are at hand, you may thicken
the gravy by dissolving 2 tablespoons
full of -four in 1-3 cupful of cold wa
ter and then stirring that into the
gravy. Be sure to cook this fully 10
minutes to cook the starch.)
Serve at once with mashed pota-
toes or with stripes of hot toast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

Now there was one thing that teach
er knew. Both Fred and James had
bad memories. They could never re-
member two lines of any poem or
song. But the fact that they couldn't
sing or recite had never seemed to
bother them when the class worked
all together. They were lost among
the others. If they could be made tc
see themselves as they saw the other
children. teacher believed that they
would be cured of their mischievous
fun-making.
Finally, the MULTIPLICATION FRI
day came. Each child had been told
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

the road. AS she stopped to pick up
some. q huge auto came up the road.
There was a grating of brakes and
voice called: SHALL be taking you
home. Miss"
Alice looked up surprised. mo.
thank YOU" she stammered. looking
into the respectfulbut slightly puzzled
face of a chauffeur. Il just came
OUT
The machine purred away and Alice
went on picking apples wondering.
Suddenly she felt a rough hand on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17

The men looked puzzled and
warned: Don't try to fool us!'
"I'm only little Alice Rowland from
you?" asked the child.
''Stung!" cried the men. But you
sure do look like the other one" But
they seemed convinced that they had
made mistake SO they let Alice go.
pointing out the road she should take
and warning her not to tell anybody
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-17
IF YOU WERE FRENCH
Hickory. dickory. dock

out Of her sight. She. knowing 1t Is
not good for one to live alone. would
teach and train you to be happy
wife.