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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
The OnZOOEer

Chrlstmas shopping is carried on a Dit olIierent now than in the days of our grandma others and some of our mothers. Now, thene's no exGIse for not visiting the numerous headauar- ters or Santa Claus in Bridgeport at least Placed in a conspicuous place in front of the M. E. Church edifice there is an invitation to mothers bur dened with shopping tasks to leave tnelr children at the church while visiting the stores. Teddy bears and Riddles while their mothers are ab- sent, and competent persons are also at the church to look after their welfare Thus. the world has drop ped another worry
 &
 Harry Frazee, former we'll known play producer and now owner of the Boston Red Sox is stranger to one Bridgep oTter-FTax Ludlow. On the courthouse steps the other day while in chinning convulsion Ludlow told Frazee when the later was piloting musical comedy troupe through the kerosene circuit in Ohio, which in- cluded Urbana and other live wire burgs.
 It was in those days F'razee stag ed 'The Isle of Spfce'' and other pro- ductions that made big hits in the metropolis. It was Ludlow's luck to catch on a job with Frazee after a circus with which the former was a member of the red-lemonade and
 
 stranded near the Ohio-Kentucky bor- der.
 Now that the New York courts have upheld the rule of the New York Gen. tral which insists upon commuters furnishing their photogra phs to adorn their monthly pasteboards local com muters on the New Haven are wond- ering if the N. H. officials will adopt the same rule The New York Gen. tra1 claimed that the hethod of iden- ufcation is necessary for the reason the company was out thousands of dollars annually by the practice of many purchasers of commuters' tick cts renting the tickets out to other persons at much cheaper rates than the regular fare rates, thus depriving the company of income.
 According to reports in the local circus colony the show people are go- ing to retrench this winter. In past years it has been the rule to ship the 200 Or more of horses and some of the other animals to Danbury to re- main for the winter, but this will be dispensed with this winter. Of one of the attractions of the Biggest Show on Earth" next season is going to be the baby hippo, born at the win ter quarters about three months ago. Todate no name for the distinguished addition to the circus family has been selected. but the trick experts are busy educating him or her for the 1922 drive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
PLEA FOR FAMINE
 STRICKEN RUSSIANS

New York. Dec. 2o-'A cradle of Bethlehem in every congregation in America where gifts may be made for the famine children of Russia during the Christmas season. is the plea of Dr. John H. Finley. chairman of the Committee on Mercy and Re lief of the Federal Council of the Churches Of Christ in America. He suggests that the children and their parents bring gifts of ,lova, saying:
 eve suggest that Christmas this year be made a sacrament of self dental and that at the public exer- cises and services at the churches and Sunday schools 0 Cradle of Bethle- hem be provided, to which he chill dren and thedr parents may bring gifts of love as did the Eastern Wise men, and that an appropriate Christ mas prayer be taught to children,
 ''The gifts will be used to pro vide food, medical supplies and eloen- ing for the starving and sick children of Russia
 Former Governor Carl E, Mtlhken Of Maine is treasurer of the fund his headquarters being the Federal Council of Churches. 165 East Twen- ty-second street. New York city. though funds may be given throug h local churches,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
WASTE NOW MADE INTO
 PAPER

Announcement from Washington by the Research Bureau of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association. the National organization of the oil mill products trade. that the commodity known as cotton hnters, a former waste by-product of the cotton seed oil mills. has at last been adopted by paper manufacturers as 8 successful substitute for cotton rags in the mak- Ing of high grade bond. ledger and book paper. marks the continuation of many years of persistent scientific ex. perinentation.
 Linters suitable for paper making are produced by second and third cut tings of the fibre left on the seed after ginning, the first cut having supplied the requirements of the bedding and mattress trades. It is necessary to remove more or less of this lint to enable the mills to extract maximum of oil During the war. the Govern ment used the entire production of Hnters to provide the necessary cellu- lose basis for smokelesS powder and other high explosives in the munitions program. Special machinery and pro- cesses had to be devised to properly clean and bleach cotton linters to meet paper-making requirements.
 A group of large oil milling compa-
 
 experiments, and established a con- version plant at HopeweTl, Va. under the name of the Stamsocott Company, J. w. Stull. President of the Company, whose persistent efforts have created the new industry, states that 1t marks a new era in paper making. and that England and Europe are also strong potential markets for Stamso linter pulp.
 From 50 to 100 per cent of inter pulp is now used in good writing and book papers according to grade de- sired or proficiency acquired by the operators. In order to satisfy a pub lie demand for paper containing linter pulp that has already developed from a patriotic desire to promote a new industry, manufacturers are adopting distinctive watermarks or otherwise guaranteeing Inter content
 Louis N. GeIdert, in charge of the oil mill trade organization in Wash present special demand for linter pa- per is largely due to sentiment. there are economic reasons why it can bs depended upon to be permanent.
 'Linter pulp Is welcomed by the paper trade,'' he says. because of its superior qualities and it's promise of depsndability in quantity. and 1t will not be long before that trade will ab- sorb every pound that can be pro- duced by the nearly 800 oil mills in the Southern States. Other new uses for cotton liDters are also being commer- cially developed very fast" MT Gel dert says, notably in the making of imitation worries or celluloid articles. and of artificial or synthetic silk, but the paper trade provides a market for the entire production.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

been cast out of home, an appalling sacrifice to the Demon Divorce.
 At the present day in the whole country there is one divorce to every nine marriages. In some dates the ratio is one divorce to every three marriages. We are fast approaching a state bordering on Mormanism. If we go much father the sacred names of wife and mother will disappear entirely. Their places will be taken by registered concubines.
 Death is gripping the heart of our people, and unless there is a national repentance and a national amend rnent our career as a dominant race is doomed. No nation can possibly survive the destruction of its homes and home training of it's children"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Clergyman Wants Amendment Prohibiting Divorce To
 Insure Nations Homes

Boston, Bae. 1s:-That & eenstitu- tieTaaa amendment prohibiting divorce is more important than the prohibit ton of aicohei and that a divorce conference is ef gseSter moment to the eouatEy's welfare than the Dis armament 6eafereaea were state .nents made by the Ra=E. Jones I. J. Cerrigaa, s; J.. pEasaiasat Boston fore gathering of women here:
 Tes1ning divorce steur national dis gFaee,' he pointed with alarm to the large number of marriage ties brok- en ia the United States every year:
 '"fsAs nation or society which has neitheF faith in Gas nor defense for the hesne is deemed te speedy dE- struetien,s the Rsx: Err: Corrigan said. '1f ever tise present system of things passes away amid strife and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
At the Stationery
 Section

are found all sorts of things for use about the desk.
 Letter Openers and Book Marks of Mother of-Pearl or bamboo, with a cord and tassel attached. These come nicely boxed,
 50 cts. to $2.W School Boxes fitted with pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, pen points and holders.
 25 cts. to $1.0O Funny Face" Pen ei1s, slip ono in the kid dies stockings,
 Main heer,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
De D ID Read co
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bloody revolution it will be because the home has ceased to be reverenced and defended as the fountain of civil lizatien.
 eHane is the divine!y founded in race; home is the sanctuary of chas- tity and love; home is the school of sweet and valuable discipline, the theatre of religious. moral and sq- city duty and the nursery of patriot ism.
 Divorce is destroying this no5lest Snsti.utian of civilization. It has al ready become a national menace. In the short period of 20 years, from 1901 to 1920. 1,SS3,594 decrees of di- vorce were granted in the United States. Over 1.51s.614 children. min ors@ mostly. were mentioned In these decrees. These divorce orphans have
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
"Rustcraft"

Only a personal in- spection will tell you of the very pleasing little articles which are found in these attractive packages.
 Toys and Novelties which amuse children. Useful gift articles for men and women.
 And hundreds of things which are neces- sary in the household.
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
PREFERRED CART DRIVERS
 SALARY TO TEACHERS

Berlin. Dec. 1s.-Middle- class Ger mans are so hard up that recently a Potsdanb candidate Tor an lhs1r uc- tors post informed hhe government that he would become a dust-cart driver rather than have the privilege of bringing up young Potsdaners- He said the peddling business would pay much better.
 The government had given him to md erstand that he was one or 115 applications for a position of regular teacher in German schools ana that ewing to his youth there was no chance flor him at present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
ca Wagons

are in three kinds of wood; oak, walnut and mahogany.
 These are very con- venient, some of them have broad leaves and can be extended to sizes capable of small lunch cons or breakfasts. All have separate trays and some have drawers for silver.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
AND THEN

Brisbane, Australia, Dec. 2a.-W. S. Wright, an elderly man who lived alone tn a cottage here went in daily and nightly fear of burglars.
 After trying many anti-buEg1arF devices l1e finally rigged up 8 trap in the shape of a loaded shotgun so con- nected with the door that the gun would be fired when anyone attempte to open it.
 MT. Wright forgot aho1Ia the trap when he returned home from q social gathering one night and opened
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
WEALTHY SUBJECTS OF SPAIN WANT
 kIRPEAhES

Manila, P. T.. Dec. so.-spaniafGs residing in the Philippines have ca bled Enrique Zobel of Manila, whe is now in Madrid, Spain, auth orizirg him to purchase an airpians and de- lived it to the Spanish army epsrat= ing in Africa, The airplane is te be named Manila"
 Wealthy Spaniards here haVs launched a campaign to raise tine sum necessary to cover the cost of the fighting ma chine. If the amount raised is more than enough to cover the cost of the airp1sne, it was an nounced that the balance will he sent to Queen Mary of Spain, who fs pres ilent of the Spanish Red Cross
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

Mrs. William Sailer of ST Washing ton avenue was hostess at a Christmas party which was held this afternoon by the members of the Universalist Woman's club. Mrs. J. H. Brooks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

The U1ne Stowe Chapter, Women of the World War will hold a meet Ing, Wednesday at 8 p. m. at their meeting place, Stoves hall, corner Madison avenue and Charles street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

AS part of their Christmas Charit- able work, the Scouts are collecting old clothes for the U. M, c. ware house supply.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

The annual Christmas party by the Bridgeport Boys club will take place Monday afternoon in the club on Mid dle street. There will be O large Christmas tree gai1y illuminated and Santa Claus will be on hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

Personality depends on six factors: charm. force, symmetry, sympathy, optimism, and modesty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Gift Room

abounds with all kinds of unusual and attrac- tive pieces liked for gifts.
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
turkish :! owel Sets>

With fancy colored borders, boxed for gifts:
 Sets of three pes, tw6 towels and face cloth. These in white with pink, blue, yellow lavender borders :. $1.39 Sets of three pes, towel and two face cloths, with pink or blue colored borders $1.59 and $2.OO Four pc Sets consisting of one large towel, one small towel and two face cloths. Only with pink blue borders. $2.5O Five pc. Sets, pink or blue borders with one bath mat, one large towel, small towel and two face cloths. $4.00 and $500 Face Cloths with scaloped edges in pink, blue and yellow In sets of three, boxed. 59 cts. Bath Mats in almost every conceivable shade.
 $150, $2OO to $500
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Hand Bags
of the better kind

O2 GllO UOGbCI klllu
 Choice Bags in fooled leather with l a c e d edges. In several effec- tive designs. $17.A0 Bags with safety pockets, in black and brown. $7.50 to $1O.8O Brocaded V e1ve t Bags, navy, black, gray - and brown, fitted with inside change compart- ma1ts. S3.5O
 Main floor,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
SERVICES FOR A. E. F. MEN.

Now York, Dee, 2o.-Funerai ser vices for 697 United States soldiers who died in France were held at the Brooklyn Army Base today, The bodies arrived here from France las Friday afternoon on the troop ship St. Mihei.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Personals

F. W. Faulkner will be In charge in the Legion home, Golden Hill St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

One Hour Sale
 8:3O to 9:3O Wednesday Morning
 Kimonos
 seco Silks, Cotton and Mummy Crepes in ~oro ->'"k light and dark blues.
 Good practical ma terials for serviceable wear. S.vu and S1.85 None sent on ap- proval.
 No telephone orders and no c. o. D's. Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

The Read Diaries. are going fast. Be sure and get yours. Red Leather, 45 cts. Red Cloth, 15 cts.
 Sold on main floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

A program consisting of songs, dances and stories, was presented yesterday at the annual Christmas party held by the members of the Bridgeport Art League in the Home st cad on Clinton avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

Mrs. John c. Halwey will be the hostess at the 4 o'clock tea at the BrookIawn Country club Saturday. Dinner will be served at D. m. af- ter which the movie, tThe Affairs Of Anatol," will be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

Medium Knives with hollow handles, Dessert Knives with hollow handles, Medium Forks, Dessert Forks, Dessert Spoons,
 Sugar Spoons
 $1.20 each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

Mrs Mercer Blondell was chair man of tte comimrtee in charge of the Christmas parY which was held yesterday afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Philip Brill, 21S Washington avenue, by the members of the Bridgeport College club. Mrs. BIon- dell was assisted by Mrs. Philip Brill, Mrs. D. W. Carpenter. Miss Dorothy Went and Miss Marjory Cleveland.
 Eight hundred young people were present at the dance held last night in the High School gymnasium by the members of the Commercial de- partmens of the Evening High. A playlet entitled '"The Day Before Christmas at School was presented by a few of the day pupils.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20
Rugs

For New Tno1and Bedrooms and ~'' sine Rooms
 These are the old we'll known braided rugs with which New England people familiar. The weav- is done in a very superior way. The braided strands smooth, with frayed ragged edges to shabby. The colors we'll distributed, old blues grays and browns in very pleasing combinations. 36 60 inches, $500 4x7 ft 5000 30 X 50 inches, $45O Round Rugs 30 inches, 24 X 36 inches $2.75 $2.75
 floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-20

Medium Knives with modelled handles, $500 Dessert Knives with modelled handles, $7.75 Table Spoons, $7.75 Soup Spoons, $7.75 Tea Spoons, $3.S5
 Butter Knives
 $1.2O each.
 Main floor, front
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
AFTER THE STORM

The storm Of this week.-and that will go
down Wndham County history Of the most destructive
records of this section Of the eounryhad three note
worthy phases First Of these the tremendous loss which
beautiful woods trees secondly the actual
damage which caused property and the inconvenience
which residents of the surrounding subjected and
thirdly splendid made the pa the telephone
power companies almost hopeless
possible
be weeks before all of the telephones in the
county condition, it
said Of the telephone that they have not made
cry effort much damage possible and to restore the
with all due speed and Everyone who when the
its height passed along the highway and the
wremen themselves covered a of ice working on
poles and under with gasoline flare
important junction uttered OF thankulness that such
soldiers duty remained world long condemned
by neffcency and slackness.
The praise may be unstntedly the employees
the light and To tine energetic
of the local himself charging and down the high
his and stirring further everish action. the
corps who since Sunday worked early and late
bring light into utter darkness and water to districts threatened
with serious famine conviction that everything being
human ingenuity energy could do More power
the workers and fervid thanks to them all!
But with the lights restored and the normal methods of
communication order there still remains the loss
which cannot be repaired There of who prefer
people They have lot of advantages that human be-
lack. They silent beautiful companonabe each
poem and entity in itself They at guardians neigh
friends. And the destruction which wrought by
the the finest and the most splendid trees of the
county loss which tremendous realize at the moment
1t not the young that have suffered the most is the
ems naples frequently the priced
home and hill whose limbs fell under the load of ice and the
of the wind To journey any direction of Putnam
today survey district that looks for all the world
eavy batteries had been turned steady
broadsde the country This for generation of
mourning the mutlaion of that the
county's and pride
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
DO YOU LIKE POETRY

Ask the first ten people that you
meet this question, and YOU will
doubtless get ten denials And yet. in
all probability there is not one person
Of that ten bat has. tucked away in
memory. more than one bit Of rhyme
and metre that he would not spare. II
may be a nursery rhyme or street
song or a hymn. and he will disclaim
any responsibility IN the matter. II
is matter of chance Of the fulfilment
If some need or whim. Well and
good, Does ii not stand TO reason
that. in the stor-house Of English
verse from Sponsors "Fserie Queen"
To "Tipperary" tobserve the light
touchl there are other poems that
might be equally eloquent OF spropos =?
Poetry is a more vivid record OF his
tory. of psychology. Of religion than
Is PROSE. II the transactions Of the
world todsy--general and local
make good reading II politics and re-
ligion and society interest YOU, then
the great poems of the world cannot
fail to appeal TO YOU, for they are
made up Of the very essence Of these
things at white heat
Putting its faith TO the test, and
following the example of many con
temporary newspapers. The Patriot
proposes to print at least one poem on
It's editorial page each week. What
shall b, first Should it represent the
Ehzabethaus the golden Age Of
Poesy Shakespeare But If it should
be Il sonnet, gentle reader. YOU Will
not read H. You will say no layman
can understand sonnet
II on the other hand. We reproduce
Ben Jonson's Drink to Ne Only With
Thine Eyes, YOU will drift away ON
the waves Of close harmony" and
say. Why, this is In every college
song book. or popular collection-one
OF my fsvorite songs" II you say.
Why. that can't be by anyone in par
tieular. then The Patriot claims to
have scored. for what il said was ~ GU
do like much good poetry" and you
would like much more il YOU would
have a look at il.
Al any rate The Patriot Is not in
shutting class in poetry. but aiming
to prove to its readers their interest
in 1t. Somewhere between greatness
and the distinction Of wide popularity.
its choice must lie-always with an
eye TO brevity in mercy to the com
positor. Trusting to this line OF de-
Tense. The Patriot Offers As its first
venture
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02

On Sunday morning a drum beats
and everyone goes to church. The
minister and the congregation all
carry their muskets. Why? Because
hostile Indians are liable to attack
them at any minute Sentinels and
guards watch outside the door during
the sermon which lasts two hours.
After luncheon the congregation
returns for another long sermon. The
tithing man with his long rod tipped
at one end with brass and at the other
with rabbits foot prevents anyone
who is weary from going to sleep. An
old man becomes drowsy He is gently
touched upon the head with the brass
end of the rod and wakes with start.
In another pew lady is awakened by
having her face brushed by the rab-
bits foot
Though these good people could not
help becoming tired and sleepy they
had high regard for their pastors
teaching for it was To him that they
went for advice and counsel not only
ANA Aiitih itlikibus HIT Dut also TOT
almost every question that arose re-
garding what was right and proper in
their social life and customs.
The life Of these early settlers was
quiet, healthful and happy They
labored industriously and contentedly
on their farms and in the forests. All
that they earned was their own to use
and enjoy. They made their own
system Of government and laws and
enjoyed the justice and liberty that
these gave them. They believed in
education for themselves and for
their children. Their moral and
religious character made them trust
and respect one another and earned
them the respect and esteem of people
in other colonies.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-12-02
ROUGH. AND READY" HE WAS
Colonel Selected by Wellington for
Dangerous Duty

Rough and Ready" an expression
commonly applied TO persons who are
willing. capable and efficient but some
what uncouth in their methods. has an
origin in no way diseernible from the
phrase itself.
In Wellington's army, during the
battle of Waterloo. was an intrepid
colonel whose name was Rough. His
first name does not appear in the
available records.
Wellington selected Rough for a
hazardous task that required not only
courage but promptness as well. The
colonel cheerfully accepted the detail.
and acknowledging his quick response,
the duke said.
Rough and ready
Col. Rough was so pleased with the
compliment from the Duke of Well.
ington that he adopted the phrase as
his family motto. Later it became a
slogan in the British army, and finally
found its way into every day language
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