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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

not as ignorant But it is hard to generalize about such things.
 ''I think the college men would show up better in an examination that was not so technical. But col lege men are suited for professi ons different probably from the sort of jobs to be had at present at the Edi- son plant.
 Dr. Samuel Hickman of the City College, believes in psychology tests to fit people for the jobs they should have.
 Now, it is better to be fitted for a job or to believe we are fitted for it? Which state of mind win be best for success in any chosen line of work ?'' The prodigy smiled and seemed to think that believing in doing such a case
 ''On looking over the entire list I see many questions that any one should be able to answer" he con tinued.
 -But queries that refer to special ized trades impress us first, as not belonging to such an examination paper"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
STORM OF CRITICISM AROUSED
 BY EDISON'S EDUCATIONAL
 TEST FOR COLLEGE GRADUATES
EDISON'S v QUESTIONS THAT
 STUMPED CORNELL HONOR MEN

(By International News Service). l. Who discovered how to vulcan ize rubber?
 2. Who invented printing?
 3. Who invented the modern pa per-making machine?
 4 Who invented the cotton gin |? ,. Who was the most famous ma ker of violins?
 6. Who wrote Don Quixote?
 z. Who wrote Les Miserables 2" 8. Who wrote the opera 'Il Tro- vatore?"
 g. Who was "the father of Amer ican railwayS?
 10. Who was Pizarro?
 Il. Who was Simon Bolivar? 12. Who was Solon?
 Is. Who was John Hancock 14. Who was Hannibal?
 IS. Who was Paul Revere?
 16. Who was Cleopatra and how did she die?
 17. Who discovered the Pacific Ocean?
 IS. Who was the founder of the New York Herald?
 19. Where is Labrador?
 20. Where is Helena?
 21. Where is Tallahassee?
 22. Where is Copenhagen?
 23 Where is Manchuria?
 A. What is the capital of Pennsyl- vania?
 25. Where is Ma gdalena Bay? 26. What is the highest mountain in the world?
 27. What is the longest river in the world?
 2S. What is the greatest depth ever found in the ocean?
 29. What is the greatest depth of tide in feet along the North American coast?
 30. Where was Napoleon born? 31, Where was Lincoln born? 32. Of what are violin strings made?
 33. What musical instrument do you play?
 34 What newspapers and maga- zines do you read?
 35. Of what is porcelain made? 36. What substances are used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid? 37.What are the ingredients of good white paint?
 sS. How is celIuloid made? 9. What is the hardest known wood?
 40. What kind of wood is used for axe handles?
 II. What kind of wood is used for kerosene oil barrels?
 AZ. In what part of the world does it never rain?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
TODAY'S INSTALMENT.
..she was certainly much moved

'She waS certainly much moved
 ''Reme1Goer also the curious earn eStnesS with which she assured us that it was best for her husband that she should know all. What did she mean by that? And you must have observed. Watson. how she manoeu- vred to have the light at her back She did not wish us to read her ex- precision"
 Yes, she chose the one chair in the room."
 And yet the motives of women are so inscrutabie. You remembr the woman at Margate whom I sus- pected for the same reason. No powder on her nose-that proved to be the correct solution. How can you build on such a quicksand? Their most trivial action may mean vol tunes, or their most extraordinary conduct may depend upon a hairpin or a curling tonss- Good morning, Watson
 You are off?"
 'Yes. I will while away the morn ing at Godolphin Street with our friends of the regular establishment With Eduardo Lucas lies the solution of our problem. though I must ad- init that I have not an inkling as to what form it-.maz ta1na It is a caD-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
ADVICE TO THE
 LOVELORN
WHICH SHALL SHE CHOOSE?
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX,


 I am a young lady, twenty-two, we'll acquainted with two young men. The time has arrived when I must decide between them. They have both been very kind to me and con- sequently I find it difficult to decide which one to accept
 One has a temper is very decisive has not enough money to support wife comfortably. and is a steady worker. At one time he had very bad habits, but sincere efforts that I made to reform him have been sue cessful. His one aim is to see me happy, regardless of the effect upon him. I think I love him, but hesi- tate on account of his financial con- dition-
 The other young man has a pleas ing personality, is well fixed finan- cial1y, is ambitious, has very few bad habits, but a, will and a way of his own, at times, when he delights in making others miserable,
 Both these young men are of diff ferent religions than I. The first, however, is willing to accept my views, while the second is prejudiced
 My folks object to both, for one reason or another and therefore I cannot seek advice from them.
 Would you be so kind as to tell me what you think of my predicarent? I shall be guided by your advice.
 Evidently you are not in Iove-that is, in love deeply enough to call it such in the true sense. My advice would be for you to wait until there is no doubt in your heart as to which of these men you want to marry.
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43. Name the countries bordering on France?
 A. Where is the largest telescope in the world located?
 45. What is a monsoon?
 46. How much is e troy ounce of gold worth?
 47. At what speed does light tra- vel?
 IS. What n the best grade of cot ton gown?
 49 With what substance is radium always associated?
 50. How far is the earth from the sun?
 Shortest Route to Coast
 51. How far is it by the shortest rail route between New York and San Francisco?
 52. How far is it by ordinary oceanic routes between New York and Liver pool?
 53. How is leather tanned?
 54. How is window glass made?
 55. How is artificial silk made?
 56: Who discovered the laws of gravitation?
 57. Why us the ordinary instru- ment used in measuring temperature called a Fahrenheit thermometer?
 5S. Name the three principal all kaIis?
 59. What is the difference between anthracite and bituminous coal?
 60. From what country do we get most of our cork? 61. From what country do we get our borax?
 62. From what country do we get our figs?
 63. From what country do we get our platinum?
 GA Where does most of our quick silver come from?
 65. What is the greatest wool-pro- ducing country in the world?
 66. In what State are located our chief copper mines?
 67. What is copra?
 6S. What is used to cut the facets of diamonds?
 69. From what city do most of our laundry machines come?
 TO- From what vicinity do we get most of our codfish?
 II. What are felt hats made of? 72. If Rhode Island is the smallest State in the Union what is the next, and the next to that?
 73. Where does most of our rub Der come from?
 "A. What is zinc?
 75. What is the name of the acid in vinegar?
 76. Where are condors found? v. What fabric is used in auto tires?
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MORE ANSWERED. LETTERS.
Laura A KrakInan

A Reader: My bedroom is to be draped in light blue and my furnt- ture is American walnut What col or paint should be used for doors and stain for the floor (with small rugs) Also please tell me what should be used with an old-rose color scheme with ivory bedroom furniture ?'
 Answer: Ivory woodwork will look best with a light blue color scheme Stain the floor walnut color to match the furniture. As Tor the cld-rose color scheme, you should do the woodwork in ivory, stain the floor a neutral brown, have old-rose ano white rag rugs, plain cream paper on the wall, lowered crctonne valan- ces of cd rose. old-rose silkaieen bedquiIt, creton1e bureau scarf ana table cover to match the Valances, and a plain old-rose China silk lamp shade for the small boudoir drop light.
 Mrs G. A: What is one to do when the children of friends come to visit and break ones own children's toys? Is there anything within the realm of poIiteneSs that can be said to forestall this roughness and des- trucion 2?
 Answer: Why don't you use the new Rotation of Toys idea as an ex- cuse for putting away the most oreak- able toys your children possess, W2er such visitors come? This new 1dea. which mothers are using more and more, is that some of the children's toys should be put away consecudvely until the children have almost for gotten about them in tAL way toys seem new to the child 7NI.n brought out again, and it saves the parents buying others.
 When you expect your visitors, put away all but the hardest toys. And axoIain that all the other toys have been put away for a time, accord ing to the new idea so that they will seem new a little later You can say YOU are trying out" this idea
 Mrs A S. B.: 'I would appreciate it if you would suggest 2 novel April centerpiece for the refreshnent ta-
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yet everyone knows who Cleopatra was"
 Just who was she?" was asked.
 You know perfectly we'll who she was," Eddie Hardy explained, and gave us a reproachful look. And I don't intend to discuss her." he add ed in most gentlemanly and commen- dabIe fashion.
 Three questions are placed in pecu- liar sequence upon the list mailed to newspapers by one of the disgusted applicants for a job in MT. Edisons s factory.
 They are: '<Who wrote Home Sweet Homer" Where are con- dors to be found" and Who was Cleopatra?'
 Is there any connection between the three? Home, vultures and vamps?
 But to consider the matter more seriously. Are college graduate ig- norant, as Edison claims?
 Hardy Defends College Men.
 Mot as ignorant as people who are not college graduates retorts Mas ter Hardy. Relatively, they are
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
A PRETTY PROFILE

In talking about the profile and the possible measures that might be taken to improve it, we have empna- sized such things as changing the style of hair dressing so to adapt it to the face, and keeping the skin fine and clear with color in the cheeks. Color plays an enormous part in making the profile nice look ing or ordinary, since it gives a be- coming roundneSS and SOftneSS to the side face.
 But one point we have never talk great importance of holding the head well. The profile is not only fore head, nose and chin--it is also the top of the head and the line of the back of the head, which can make or mar ones whole appearance, and the line running down the back of the neck.
 be modified Of altered by the way the hair is coInbed, and a flat line round ed by placing the knot of hair at the most becoming point These are things to be studied out carefully with the aid of a couple of mirrors.
 For the chin line is good or bad according to the way the head is held. Hold 1t high-not stiffly high but easily, naturally high. The chin should be up and out a trifle. This again is a. matter to be studied with the aid of a. couple of mirrors, for over -eeqnphasis is apt to look ridicu- lous and the difference between that and real grace is as slight it is important. A good plan is to hold draws back the shoulders, gives a good line down the back of the neck, and helps throw the head into posi- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

materials should be selected, such as galatea, Indianhead or linen.
 The blouse illustrated here is simple and attractive, with the lower edge rolled up in cuff effect and with braid or several rows of stitching used as trimming where the sleeve joins the blouse and at the yoke. according to the bust measure of wearer- If there are some changes to be made on the pattern, the fol- lowing directions should be held in simple manner.
 The yoke of the blouse may be made single ply. Cut front and back pieces according to pattern Pin shoulder seams together, having neck and armhole lines meet seams, on right side of garment Baste with small stitches.
 When cutting the lower portion of the blouse allow five inches for the
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discovered and removed by the fam lily doctor Every persistent head ache sufferer is most earnestly urged to this course; and self-m edication is counSelled against For in such ways have many weu-nigh unbreak- able drug habits been formed. Eye strain, ear or nose trouble must be corrected. If the uterus is at fault, the pain is at the top and back of the head; and in such cases that or gan and the parts adjacent must be attended to.
 iron. Palliative treatment is to be found in ana1gesic external applica- tions. The following is a good one; sodium chlorid and spirits of cam phor, each one ounce, and ammonia. water two ounces, to a pint of water; place a cloth saturated in this solu- tion over the painful area
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

bIe at my little girls birthday party. and would also tell me of some games the children might p1ay.''
 Answer: l am so sorry that your letter reached me too late for me to be of any help But if you will send me your address and a stamp l will be glad to send you the name of a book on games (which will cost, I think, 75 cents) together with the publishers name. You could have this 10 use next year, or at any party you might wish to give your little daughter
 A Constant Reader: Please tell ms, how to make soap"
 Answer: Buy a box of lye and foI- low the directions on the box
 Four Women: My three neighborS and I Gall young married women) would appreciate suggestions from you about some sort of literary club we could form-just an informal lit tie club without officers. What shall . we study? Please help us. We arc all busy women with small children"
 Answer: I am deeply interested in your little club and will devote an entire article to suggestions concern ing it. next Thursday. Watch for this article. I hope other busy young hOuSekeeperS will be impelled to start q similar club after reading it There are so many mothers in the world who never take time to get away from their own lives and problems, and they would be so much happier if they had an outside interest of this sort
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
By A. Conan Doyle

sage He found Holmes leaning IanguidIy against the uantefpiece. resigned and patient, endeavoring to conceal his irrepreSsible yawns.
 Sorry to keep you waiting, MT Holmes can see that you are bored to death with the whole af- fair. Well, he has confessed all right. Come in here. MacPherson- Let these gentlemen hear of your most inexcusable conduct"
 The big constable, very hot and penitent, sidled into the room-
 'I meant no harm, sir, Pm sure The young woman came to the door last evening-mistook the house, she did. And then we got talking. It's lonesome when you're on duty here all day"
 well, what happened then?' Tomorrow-The Adventure of the
 Second Stain, concluded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

of the seam. Then trim the lower edge of the seam and hem to gar ment CThis seam was explained and Illustrated in Lesson No 9.)
 Lay the blouse flat on the table. spread out it entire length, forg con venience in joinin the sleeve Bastel the sleeve to the yoke with the uSuaIi 3-S inch seam and then stitch it with; a feIled SeaIn-
 The 11nder-arrn seams and fee4 sleeve seams arc closed using t4re{ flat feIIed seams.
 The simple V-shaped neck is cuE low enough to allow slipping thee blouse over the head with ease.
 The collar is made of two pieceSs of material cut from the collar pat-i tern These are pasted together, with the right sides facing each other! The stitching is made rather close, but not too close-to the edge andd runs around the two sides and thei bottom of the collar It is then turned right side out and carefully pasted so that the stitching will comef in the crease. It is then Joined to, the neck as shown in Illustration Mo-; l. One thickness sewed to neck of blouse and the other hemmed to ztfr8 first stitching
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
Lesson No. r..
BLOUSE FOR SPORT WEAR

Never was there a time when girls were more athletic than at present and never were they more interested in sport clothes. The hours after school, whether spent out-of-doors or in the gymnasium to be thoroughly enjoyed should be prepared for with a comfortable attractive costume. And for these light-hearted believers in perpetual motion, the most enduring
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Thirsty.

My five months old baby seems constantly feverish, restless, does not sleep as a baby should; her mouth keeps moving and there is a queer expression on her little face.
 Answer-Your baby is probably suffering for water. Give her plen- ty, by spoonful. If this doesn't af- ford relief, send for your doctor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

The finch cuffs which are made with the same method employed in making the collar are stitched to the, sleeve as shown in illustration No. 2. These are turned back on the line of stitching.
 The cuff-Iike hem at the ADwer edge of the blouse is 4 inches wide. A row of stitching, 1-4 inch from the top of this, is sewn around the blouse
 Size 16 requires 2 Is yards of 40 inch material
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

When my waists get worn in the sleeves or around the neck I cut them down and make a neat camiSole or corset cover by hemming at the top. After it is cut to the proper size sew on a piece of narrow lace or crochet a few lines of some real edging. I sometimes finish them with a line Of French knots or a herringbone stitch
 MRS. ROSE GARRITY.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
Good, Cheap Dinner.

The following is what I call our weekly cheap dinner and my family Ike it, too:
 Pound a flank steak with a knife and work four into it, salt well and brown a little on both sides. Gut up potatoes over the steak and add a little water and a dash of garlic Cover the skillet tight and let sim naer for hour IRENE-IAMES
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
MAY 20, 1921

cuff-like hem. The yoke and low CT portions may be joined with a fell ed seam one-fourth inch in width when finished To make this seam
 put the parts of the garment toge- ther so that the right sides are oppo- site each other Stitch seam having the right of the stitching on the ton
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
CHAPTER CCIXXXIH.

My poor little girl! My poor frightened little girl" cried Jim, flinging himself down at my side. Have you wondered why I was ne glectinG you-why I let you suffer and didn't come? Are you all right, Anne2''
 Without seeming to notice Val, Jim gathered me in strong arms and crooned over me as if I were a baby.
 Wal took good care of me-" I ex-
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A GOOD REASON.

Mamma" said little Elsie, 'T wish I had a real baby to wheel in the go- cart"
 ''Why?" asked the mother. You have your dolls. haven't yoU2"
 Yes. but the dolls are always get ting broke when it tips over-''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20


 Hughes, h a s sailed for Gib- r It ar and a tour of Europe. Miss Hughes left aboard the White Star Liner Gre tic.
 Miss Hughes IS accompanied by two girl friends. recent graduates of Bryn Mawr College NJ l s s Frances Allison. of St Louis, and Miss Elizabeth K ir k l a n d. of Nashville, Tenn, and the latter's mother, Mrs J. IT Kirkland
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

Business Woman - The exercise which you are able to take may not be of the kind to keep you from be- ing conStipated. You can help your self by a. gentle massage across the abdomen where the large colon is located. You can also affect this by a motion of kneading the abdo- ment, with the palm of the hand. taking in the right side below and under the ribs, which will keep the liver toned also. This can be done in the morning before rising, mas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
Tomorrow-Bake More Cookies and
 Fewer Cakes

All inquiries addressed to Miss Kirknan in care of the Efficient Housekeeping department will be an- Swered in these columns in their turn This requires considerable. time, however, owing to the great number received So if a personal or quicker reply is desired, a stamped and Self-addreSSed envelope must be enclosed with the qucstion.-Editor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
Household Hints
A Stitch in Time.

As the stockings of the boys bloom CTS begin to wear thin on the knees, but before there is a hole, I put patch on the under side. being care full the stitches don't show through, and the wear comes on the patch in etead of the outside.
 MRS. G. w. ECKSTEIN.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
Secretary Hughes Daughter
 Sails For Europe

New York. May 2O.-Miss Cath erine Hughes, daughter of Secretary of State and Mrs Charles Evan
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

All inquiries addressed to Miss Forbes in care of the ''Beauty Chats, department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires considerable time, however. owing to the great number received. So if a personal or quicker reply is desired. a stamped and Self-addreSSed envel- ope must be enclosed with the gucs- tiOn.-Editor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
BEAUTYCHA TS
 By Edna Kent Forbes

saging the region of the liver while
 | lying flat on back; but that for the | colon, while lying on either side. Take
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

Many girdles are tied at each side of the waist. thus giving flarinS line from the hip to the knee-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

Miss Hughes and her girl friends and Mrs. Kirkland plan an extended tour of the Continent and expect to return late in the year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20

Copyright, 1921, by Harper & Bros Published by special arrangement with the Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-20
Corset Covers from Old Waists

MRS. G. W. ECKSTEIN.
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Under the title, "You Can't Keep
a Squirrel on the Ground" the At
lanta Georgian has the following edi-
torial:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-11-11
WOULD MAKE CHANGE
. IN LABOR BOARD

Chica ago, Nov. 10.-Recommenda-
tion that the United States railroad
labor board be changed from its pres
ent form of three representatives
each from the carriers, employees,
and public, to board Of five persons
representing the public, was among
the changes in the administration of
the railroads considered today by the
national Industrial Traffic League,
representing many shippers of the
country.
Other changes suggested were that
in disputes where shippers were af-
fected, the shippers should be heard
that no decisions should be given by
the board without consultation with
the interstate commerce commission,
and that certificates Of convenience
and necessity be not required where
a ra lroad operates in one state only.
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nounced by shipping board official
today. A general agreement was
reached yesterday by Sir Ernest
Raeburn, representing the British
shipping interests and Vice President
William ]. Love, of the shipping
board, but the plan is subject to min
or changes and has been cabled to
London for confirmation, it was
learned today. AS soon as the approx
al of the British shippers is received
the shipping board expects to an
nounce the terms of the agreement.