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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05
STAMFORD
Especial to The Times.Y

\ Stratford, June 5-Announcement Feasds are out announcing the mar triage Of Miss Helen Smith, youngest Slaughter of MT. and Mrs. Maynard Smith of White street, to E. Futile fof Yonkers, N. Y. Mrs. Futile is NweIl known in musical circles and it Is said that MT. Futile is an accom- at the present time whether MT. and Mrs Futile will make their home in Yonkers or New York city where Mrs. Futile has, for some time past. kbeen engaged in. musical pursuits. NThey have the best wishes of their many friends.
 The regular monthly business Eneeting of the official board of Bethany church was held at the par HEonage this week, when the usual Mbusiness of the church was transact Ted. The report of the treasurer of the church and the report of the Building committee were read and sproved to be both interesting and Encouraging. The church has recently Organized into a missionary board which is composed of it's official board and it is the intention of the church to encourage a more persis- tent and systematic effort along mis- sionary lines. The grading around the church property has been com p1eted and sown down to grass and It is expected that the town will take steps soon to place it's property in condition when the corner of Nichols avenue and Wheeler terrace will present a fine appearance.
 One of the overhead feed wires of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford R. R. broke at the west end of .the station last evening and the re- port which it caused drew quite e large crowd to the scene. A shower of sparks followed the parting of the ! wire which illuminated the fsky for several minutes. Chief Alien Jud- son came to the rescue o3 approach ing trains with a red la1terh which he lost no time in placing sape dis ykance to the west of the sceHS before amy damage was done.
 A regular meeting of the Stratford d Republican town committee was held in the Christensen building last evening.
 The fnitiatory degree was conferred on seven candidates at the meeting of Oronoqse lodge held in their hall Ffn the town building last evening.
 Stratford M. E. church, Rev. A. F. Chamberlain, pastor-Morning wor- Nship 10:30. Sermon by the pastor on F"rhe Home and Religious Education D fThe services of the day will be in the fnterest of the youth of the com rnunity. Child welfare is being em- sphasized this week.
 Evening service $500. The service will be specifically on the Young People. The pastor will preach on "Just Young Folks" Every parent ought to see to it that he and his family are at the service. A good service for all. Bright old fashioned songs.
 Sunday school 12. A welcome for every age. Epworth League service 7:15. leader, Miss Gertrude Meloy; topic, My Favorite Psalm"
 The seats are free. Strangers and everybody welcome.
 The annual Cradle Roll will be held in the Sunday school room Wednes- day afternoon at 3. The babies and their mothers are invited. special program is arranged. If the day should be rainy the party will be held on Thursday afternoon at the same
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Announcement

We pleased to that recently Bank, and C. " Brothwe their lsection.
 BROOKLAWN ESTATES is the given to this beauty spot located directly Boown by homes owned by the first families of Bridgeport people wealth whose elegant homes paaa resdencesy their and attractive landscapes have made high grade residential section of city
 Upon this act naturally well located and favored introducing the best possible Improvements Wide streets being constructed and graded Granohic sidewalks being ad Thousands of trees and shrubs will be planted throughout The old rambling brook has been walled and will be with hedges California pvot here and there rustic bridges and lined both sides with wide streets most parklike appearance to the property.
 In keeping with the high character of the nehborhood we are carefully restricting Estates Npurch sanda attractive homes.
 Brookawn Estates will be placed the market in the However in the eantme allowing prices and attractive and invite early in specon Title is guaranteed by the Bridgeport Land Title lEGompany.
 Mark c. Medgher & Co. s17-s1s First Bridgeport National Building 7s1s
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The people who are now 1oafng because the railroads can't deliver material, were in many cases the same ones who a few years ago were against giving the railroads money enough to buy freight cars with
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time. Mrs. H. l.. Fairchild Is the superintendent.
 The Woman's Home Missionary so- ciety will celebrate the 10th anniver- ladies of the church are invited. The meeting will be held in the Sunday school room.
 The Woman's Foreign Missionary society will meet in the. church on Friday afternoon at 2:30. At this meeting the ladies will pack a box for Chang1i, China.
 Bethany church, corner of Nichols avenue and Wheeler terrace. Morn ing worship at 03O, with a sermon by the pastor after which the Sacram of the Lords Supper will be served. The session of the Sunday school will be held at the close of the mornings service. The Young Peoples meeting will be held at 6:45, and the evening service at 7:30, with a, short sermon by the pastor. Wednesday, evening prayer service will be held at 7:45. All are cordially invited to attend these ser- vices.
 MT. and Mrs. CanaIbpen, of Detroit, Mich, who recently purchased the old Fairchild homestead on Elm street, have moved into it. MT. Campbell is in the automobile business in Bridge port, and we are glad to welcome him. self and family as residents among us Mrs. Nash, who form erly owned the place, has taken up her residence at the Stra tfield hotel in Bridgeport. MT. and Mrs. H. M. Doyle and family left town Saturday last in
 their car to visit Mrs. Doyle's par ents, who live in Hartford. They
 will return tomorrow.
 Miss Marguerite Burget of New
 York city, will spend the summer vacation visiting with her cousin,
 Miss Glenn Beach, of Putney. Miss Genevieve Hubbard, one of the popular young telephone operators, and who resides on Warwick avenue, is enjoying her annual vacation of 1.-two weeks. She is spending part of it at one of the prominent hotels in New Haven and then will leave for
 New York and places in New Jersey. She will be out of town most of the time. Each girl of the telephone has two weeks vacation. A number of our town people at tended the missionary convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance which was held in the Berean church on East Main street in Bridgeport. Rev. w. H. Nicholl, pastor of Bethany church, was one of the speakers at the Missionary Conven-
 tion of the Gospel Missionary society, which was recently held in the
 Peoples church, at New Britain, Conn.
 FARM FOR SALE in Stratford- In- quire Peter Gleason. Phone Strat- ford 295. 2S90 Main St. CoRTEZ c. ROCKWELL. plumbing
 and heating; jobbing a speciality. Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford. D1Otfs
 In spite of the fact that the cobbler sh oI1ld stick to his last, he has to be a man of aw1 work.
 At any rate, the fellow who thinks he is a law unto himself has a pro- found respect for the law.
 very glorious, until you sit on the grass or in porch chair. The only time a woman hits what she aims at is when she throws Bou- 'quets at herself.
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Your white flannel trousers will loo very glorious, until you sit on tn grass or in a porch chair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05

In spite of the fact that the co.bbler sh oJld stick to his last, he has to be a man of awl work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05

At any rate, the fellow who thinks he is a law unto himself has a pro- found respect for the law.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05

The only time woman hits what she aims at is when she throws Bou- quetS at herself.
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that they areeofficers," said MT. Co., hen.
 At the conclusion of the testimony Judge Thomas remitted the ten days sentence.
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CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL, plumbing and heating; jobbing a speciality. Corner Main and Hillside avenue, Stratford. D10tfh
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FARM FOR SALE in Stratford- In- quire Peter Gleason. Phone Strat- ford 295. 2S9O Main St.
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MT. and Mrs. Canalbpen, of Detroit, Mich, who recently purchased the old Fairchild homestead on Elm street, have moved into it. MT. Campbell is in the automobile business in Bridge port, and we are glad to welcome him. self and family as residents among us. Mrs. Nash, who formerly owned the place, has taken up her residence at the Stratfield hotel in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05

A number of our town people at tended the missionary convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance which was held in the Berean church on East Main street in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05

Rev. W. H. Nicholl, pastor of Bethany church, was one of the speakers at the Missionary Conven- tion of the Gospel Missionary society, which was recently held in the Peoples church, at New Britain, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-05

MT. and Mrs. H. M. Doyle and family left town Saturday last in their car to visit Mrs. Doyle's par ents, who live in Hartford. They will return tomorrow.
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Miss Marguerite Burget of New York city, will spend the summer vacation visiting with her cousin, Miss Glenn Beach, of Putney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

II love to eat at Boidts--Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Every Flower
Has a Story
of It's Own
THE BUTTERCUP

The cheerful buttercup. 80 be
loved by children. In dedicated 10
memories OF childhood. and 20
riches.
One variety Of bu,tercup was
used by the old Greeks and TO
mans as remedy for leprosy. n
was said that the root was Ger.
tain cure for insanity II II was
gathered AT the wane OF the moon.
wrapped In linen and carried
around tho neck OF the afflicted
person.
A charming story n told about
the origin OF the buttercups. The
run and ocean built a bridge OF
gorgeous colors for Iris when she
was made the messenger OF the
gods. One end rested In the slCy
and the other on the earth. fas
tened by a large bag OF gold. Any
started 20 search for this gold
without succeeding. AZ last one ~
tie boy left home 20 find the gold
Years and years he searched until
he WAS old and wrinkled.
One night a beautiful woman
appeared To him In n dream and
told him that nitho he would find
the gold. IL would not bring him
happiness since he had never
brought happiness 10 any human
being. The old man awoks and
before him Jaw the rainbow and
nt the foot OF IL found the gold
lie did not want 20 share II with
any one 40 went away 10 hide II.
But "A little elf followed him and
cut a hole In the bag and one
after another the gold pieces drop
ped 10 the ground. until the bae
was empty. Then the fairies busted
themselves and fastened the gold
pieces on stems so they wouldn't
get lost. And tho next morning
children found the whole meadow
rprinkled with the golden butter
cups.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
MUSTARD PICKLES

Ono quart large cucumbers cut
small m desired. l quart small Gu
cumbors left whole. quart small
onions, quart green tomatoes cut
In small chunks. a medium eanli-
flower picked In small pieces. If
spring beans are In market and are
tender use l quart. Put all In jar
and cover with brine made OF I gal
Ion water and large cup salt: let
stand "a hours. Then drain Off the
brine and put clear water on and
let the whole come to the boiling
point, then drain all the water off.
They must be quite dry. Make this
dressing: Four large sweet peppers
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Confessions ofaBrida
\CcPF1qht 1870 By he Nuspa per Ehrpr,e ASociahoD
THE BOOK OF ANN
ANN PLANS LUNCHEON WITH GUESTS
FROM THE FOUR HUNDRED

luncheon for some OF the dchutant~s
with whom she had attended tho ex'
elusive school of homo economies.
thropy. etc. etc.
Chrys and I rcjoiocd I'm AIMS sue.
coss with this group OF society girls
We had feared that We would have
a terrible time with Ann before she
was "assimilated" by her husbands
friends. And for Jimmyboy's sake.
We had resolved 20 make Ann the
social success OF tho ensuing season.
Money and mother can do IT.
was Chry's confident dictum. Next
winter probably will be the biggest
social season In the history OF the
whole country. IL win not be enough
to have people simply nice 10 Ann.
For Jim's sake. she must lead the
Younger ~, OF this town. That In
tempt. Jane. consider II a Lori.
mer duty. you know"
lie, Ann do it, exclaimed. Tn
help--b-hind tho sccn-e-but I will
not be n slave TO bridge and dancing.
dinners and drcsa I'm only going
thru this world once. you must re
member"
"Ycs--T do remember that II II
fun OF number OF things besides
bridge and dancing. dinners and
dress. And flirations. And scan.
dals." Chrys concluded. Let Ann
do IL She win love the whole
show
And then. Of course. Just as we
had so carefully planned 20 assist
our pretty llttl. sistcrin.law TO the
top of the social ladder. Ann started
TO make the ascent alone, She took
her social career in charge with the
skill OF a diplomat
I'm going TO have Deborah Burns
and Willie Van Eyck and a few
others TO luncheon she announced
one morning. CSiili. Van Eyck Is
A girl. christcncd WliheyninaJ
Lovely exclaimed Chrys. and
then she turned amused eyes toward
me ms II 10 say.
III she holds her own with Deborah
Burns-and that set--we need not
worry about cur little Ann
| smiled back a; Chrys rNbornh
Burns In one OF the ultra smart girls
OF this or any other are. She be-
longs 20 a family OF III. older Amer
lean lineage and she has oodiea OF
money. OF course she Ia not exactly
responsible for these advantages 4,
IL her way OF facing her good for.
tune which IL unique. She has
studied law. and goodness knows
what else about financial respond
bllities and liabilities. In order that
she may manage her inheritance In
the beat possible way. After she
came home from the war. Deborah
actually worked in n bond office for
awhile. I've heard that this kind Of
an education In not unusual, but Deb.
orah IL the only girl l know who
has had the sense TO acquire IL
when are you going TO give this
wonderful partyr' / asked Ann.
when mother comes. She's going
10 bring Midget with her. and
cortnne Caryl. toor'
My goodness. Ann, What arc you
UP to now7" Chrys exclaimed "A
swimming gtri-and movie vanp'
to meet Deborah Burns and Mlg
Van Eyckr'
fTo Re Continued)
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such a fuss aeou, nothlngr

such q fuss about nothing
That was the sum and substance
81 AIMS attitude toward her late
unpleasant connection with a murder
- and the law. IL was her Gus
tomary attitude toward anything she
found distasteruL IL was her favor
tte excuse for evading tho disagree
able. Never for n moment did Ann
understand that another had had to
worry and work to get her out OF
her scrape. undisgraced.
Her next dilemma wasn't of such
tremendous Importance: IL was mere
h n social affair. but IL might have
ended In extreme embarrassment
and humiliation for her and for the
Lorimers. II. as usual. Ann had not
fallen back on good friends to rescue
her.
Ann planned to give unique
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

"Baycr Tablets OF Aspirin" In genu-
Inc Aspirin proved safe by millions
and prescribed by physicians for
over twenty years. Accept only an
unbroken 'Bayer package" which
contains proper directions TO relieve
Headache. Toothache. Earache, Neu-
raigia. Rheumatism. Colds and Pain.
Handy tin boxes OF IL tablets cost
few cents. Druggists also sell larger
"Bayer packages" Aspirin Is trade
mark Bayer Manufacture Mono
aceticacidester OF Saiicyiicacid.
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cut fine. hot peppers. 9 hsaping
teaspoons ground mustard seeds, !
heaping Tablespoon turnertc. 1
scant cup flour. 2 cups sugar or lcas.
2 cups vinegar fwiii have to use
own judgment on strength OF vim
egar). Make all into a smooth pasta
and let boil 30 as 70 cook flour be-
fore you add the pickles. Then Let
all boil up we'll. and n desired, add
1 cup or more OF olive, oil. Put In
small Jars and seal. This makes
about one gallon.
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n n < les by
Z n 9 80 Z
curved lines
OF h ca 18th
and beauty.
Z h re are
p vi q emily
thou sa n a :
OF men and
women who
keenly feel
their excess
81 We tn In
ness
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WASHING POWDERS

The use Of a power washing ma
chino really neccssitates the use OF a
good washing soda. And II properly
used. this washing soda win not in
jurc the most delicate fabrics"
Dissolve the crystals in boiling wa
ter before adding them 10 the soap
solution. II In the undissolved wnsh.
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TOMATO BOUILLON


nip cabbage. union. celery
Cut tho meat in two-inch cubes.
Pu, half In soup kettle and coax In
cold water for 30 minutes. Brown
marrow. Add Drowned mca, and
rest OF meat In hot frying with bone
to meat In kettle. Heat 20 boiling
point. skim and simmer four or five
hours. Add salt and pepper and veg.
etahies and cook Ia hours. Strain
and cool. Remove fat and clear. Re.
heat with one quart OF cooked toma,
toes. Boil gently for IS minutes
Strain and servo In bouillon cups
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Faulty
Positions While
at Work
ny UNCLE SAM, M. D.

90. y. Public Health scrclcel
Don't let your body become de-
formed thru faulty posture.
Some occupations apparently can
not be carried on without tho worker
having to assume unhcalthful posi-
lions. This IL the case. for example.
with garment workers. shoemnkers
doing hand work and draughtsmen.
Studying an occupation from the
hygionic standpoint. especially as re-
CARDS the position assumed by the
worker, IL In found that. In at least
some instances. n faulty position can
be corrected by changing the ae-
cepted or conventional manner and
conditions OF work.
Don't biindiy follow old methods
See II they cannot DO changed for
the better.
Consider what has been done In
bricklaying. Formally n brickiayor
stopped far over. both to reach the
bricks To lay and for the mortar. a
ridiculous waste Of energy. Nova
days. both bricks and mortar are
placed at n convenient height. and
STOPPING is no longer necessary.
Wherever deformlty In due to n
faulty position assumed by an indi-
viduai. much can be accomplished by
education and training. by attention
TO lighting. style OF chair. height Of
desk or table. eye strain. etc. Almost
equally important are setting up'ex-
orciscs and breathing drills. an prac-
ticed In most public sehools.
O. have tub~reuious iarynGstta and
about q men,h ago mr. phAryns bach Of
| the tonsils became liberated. The ulcer
alton has healed. but there 10 s,iil q darh
red spot, IL this an alarming condition.
what should do
A. You should rest your throat as
much as possible. and keep the
throat clean with spray. BE
sure TO have thoro exam
nation mAds by . physician.
preferably n throat specialist. II 10
probable that tho spot you mention
II due 10 u tuberculous Inflammation.
q what IL meant by poor eircuia-
tion-' what causes dark circles under
tho eyss' What causes constipation
Can u be cured. and how
a. There are number OF causes
OF poor circulation Of the blood.
Sometimes the heart Is at fault.
sometimes there In general weak
ness; sometimes the arteries are
too small BE sure 90 have n doctor
examine you To lind out the cause Of
your trouble.
Dark circles under the eyes arc
sometimes the result Of emaciation.
sometimes they are caused by lack
OF sleep. and In women are often the
result OF periodic disturbances.
We have repeatedly discussed con-
stipation In this column. II you will
send me your name and address I
will be glad 10 send you an article
dealing with this trouble.
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THIN, FRA|L
folks NEED
PHOSPHATE
8olA1ng Line risia Bitre-Phespha ste
- Put o. ftvsn. ueajshy fi~sh
and 10 Increase >tr~agth.
vtger and Nerve Ferce

Judging from the countless prep
orations and treatments which are
eontinuaiiy being advertised for the
purpose OF making thin people
heshy. developing arms, neck and
bust. and re placing ugly hoiiows and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21

Photo by Crcss-Dole.
Dark blue messaline silk fashions this very attractive
dress The waist top made the MILDLY style with three
of pcoted ruffng around the lower edge. fluffy
white collar is gathered around the neck The skirt boasts
unusually wide hem.
Chic indeed is the Joan of Arc hat which is designed in
DAISY HENRY.
win call
o vaudeville at
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-21
Thin n IS
q n q weak

n . = = q re
o IT n q "a q
I o star We 4
nerves. Our
bodies reed
m ore phos-
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Ing powder that may eat and rot the

inE poWucr knat may cAt ana FOt TINS
fabric.
Hard rubbing on q wnshboard SURF
~ wears clothes. 20 say nothing az
the wear and tear on tho back of the
rubber. There L. no doub, but that
cio,hes viii wear just m long and
look just AZ white washed BY a ma
chine II washing powders arc used
carefully and inteiiigcn1y.
Clothes washed thru hot soap
ruds. rinsed thru three waters and
dried in sunshine and fresh air win
not need boiling and biuing.
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~ contained In modern foods Ply
ofcfans claim there is nothing that
will supply this deficiency so we'll
- the organic phosphate known
among druggists as bitro- phosphate.
which s. inexpensive and Ia sold by
most all druggists under a Euaran-
tee Of satisfaction or money back.
BY feeding the nerves directly and
BY supplying the body cells with
the necessary phosphoric food ele-
ments. bitro-phosphate should pro-
duce q welcome transformatioa In
the appearance: the increase In
weight frequently being astonishing.
Increase In weight also carries
with IL a general improvemen Mt In
the health. Nervousness. sleepless-
ness and lack Of energy which near
1y always accompany excessive thin
ness. should SION disappear, dull
eyes ought TO brighten. and pale
cheeks glow with the bloom OF per-
feet health. MISS Georgia Hamilton.
who was once thin and frail. report
ing her own experience. writes:
~Bitro-Prosphate has brought about
. magic transformation with me.
gained is pounds and never before
felt 80 we'll"
CAUTTOS-whfie Bitro-Phosphate
IL Unsurpassed for the relief OF ner-
vousness. general debility. etc. those
taking II who do not desire to put on
Aesh should use extra care in avoid
ing fat-producing foods.
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Probably thcrc h nothing quite 10
unsatisfactory as the good Judgment
man might have used but didn't.
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Pretty womrn probably would mol
marry homely men IL they were no,
asked.