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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27
FOR EAST is EAST
This Chinaman Couldn't Under
stand Foreign Devils
His Description OF Feast About as Hu.
: morous as II II Had Been Writ
ten With That Idea.

I An old man, who declared he had
been TO Shanghai, told how the for
eigners there Toasted, according TO ~
Fortnight on a Cargo Boat by VII
liam l.. Hall. in Asia Magazine. Men
and women all sat together at long
table. The table wore white clothes
and was covered with fine bowls and
foreign chopstlcks. a man would not
sit by his own WIFE but chose TO slt
by the wife Of some other man. The
men all drank wine out OF foreign
wine cups and before they drank they
all stood up and held their cups out
10 the women. Some of the women
had small wine cups and drank with
the men. Some of the men smoked
tobacco that was rolled into long
tubes and others had their tobacco IN
rolls of white paper.
His cousin was working at the inn
and he was invited into the cookhouse,
where they were washing the bowls
and chopsticks. When the wine cups
were brought in he tasted some OF
the wine that was left In the bottom
OF the cups. Soon after tasting the
wine he forgot all about where Inc
was and tried to 90 out into the street
alone. He could not tell whether bis
feet were trying to climb up his body
or his head was trying 10 bite his
feet.
When the feast was eaten the men
and women went into another room,
where some foreign men were making
a noise on all sorts of foreign frames.
When the men made the noise all the
people jumped up and ran about the
floor. When the noise stopped they al-
ways stopped. too and then they would
stand still and hit their hands together
Then the women would grab the arms
of the men and they would an walk
around the room, talking md laughing
until the noise began again. Some of
the women had forgotten part of their
clothing, but-so his cousin told him
they did it on purpose TO please the
men. When the noise was not going,
or some of the men were not running
about the floor with the women thcy
would so into anOther room ana Nt.ilh
wine at long, high table The men
were always in a hurry TO drink when
they were at that high table; for they
would pick up n glass, open their
mouths and try to throw the wine
down their throats.
When everybody was tired Of run
ming about the floor each man picked
out his own wife and they went away
in foreign carts. Some of the men,
who had no wives, kept drinking the
wine and burning the tobacco tubes
until It was almost time for the city
gates to open. Then they went OF
down the road, holding to one an
others arms and all trying to sing q
foreign song.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27
TOWN LINE

T.. and Mrs. John Barry and
ia ul liter Loretta, were calling on
M and Mrs. John Dillman near
Snn, n lerton, Tuesday.
M, and Mrs. Ed. OBryant and
f.,aay Of Forest Hill spent Sunday
Zen, bo sister, Mrs Leslie Hoyt and
Milton Veeder is spending a few
~. VIII his daughter, Mrs. James
r,'i,..,rls a nd family.
'''' 49,, a', Y 1hitcraft had the misfor-
anna - loso his house by fire, Friday
.f,a.noon Yearly everything on the
e., goor ~. IS saved. The flames
ta1 -ainad uch Roadway before it
was discovered '''"' ~ .,0''ii''S was
~, r,nos or Alma was a caller at
- rI,rards Friday evening.
49,. T-stbor 'dwards has been
..;-..;rn hon O., a ndparents, Mr.. and
nr. t,.i,,,o.ds - I urand.
Mr. and Mrs. lewey Hutchinson
of Alma were calm at Mr. ana Mrs
Charlie Smiths, Fri,i. ny afternoon.
Donna and Bernice seam OF Alma,
nent Wednesday W.T. Alice and
Margaret Adams. ,
Mrs. Gladys Adams nd children
spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
/ Ivah Whitcraft.
Mrs. Maud Edwards Nas been
visiting relatives at Lansing and
ithaca, for few days the past week
Every dollar paid for Tanlac is
money we'll spent. Look Paterson
Drug advertisement
Don't miss Molly O." Strand Sun
day and advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27
Mems STYLES.

} Advance fashion notes from london
say that trousers for the well-drcsscd
man are to be cun1ess this fan, and
add that suspendcrs are coming back.
Those men who never felt perfectly
safe with a belt win be glad Of the
latter note. a good many more win
say farewell to trouscr cuffs without
regret. They were always foolish.
About the suspenders there is n
diversity of opinion. Certain types of
the human radish, called man, notably
that one shaped like a lath with in-
growing hips, viii chccrfuly throw
away the belt and 60 back to the "gal-
luses' of his boyhood. That is an old
institution that innumerable genera
lions Of men have persisted in sustain
ing, because although the blue arch
of the wide heaven might fall, hitched
up by suspenders their pants wouldn't.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27
A Comparison uraed.

'Ts that you, John?" asked Mrs.
Dubwaite over the telephone.
'Yes," said Dubwaite. whats the
nature of the touch?'
as your fashionable stenographer
there?"
"Yes. What about herr"
Nothing. Just look her over and
then see if you can't come home TO
your own wife in a cheerful frame of
mind. I've just bought myself a new
outfit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27
And They Reformed.

Young Lady-Do you object TO n
girl using little paint and powder?
4, Old Gentleman-No, not at all. And
yet 1 can't forget that not such a very
long time ago red Indians were con-
sIdered savage because they painted
fhemselves.-LondOn Answers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27

The total deaths in the American
expedtionary forces, including those
on transports, between May, 1917,
and January, 1920, were TIP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27

Bill Hart in "Throe Word Brand
Strand Saturday.-adyertisemcnt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27

Sofsky VIII
coming audiences In all
the United Metropolitan music journals
musanslp
addition her work she has made numerous photograph records
StOoky will be together
The will
with
ieligl uml
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27

Don't miss "Molly o." Strand Sun
day and Monday. advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-07-27

Every dollar paid for 1'anlac is
money we'll spent. Look Paterson
Drug Co.-advertisement
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
Y. w. c. A. Annual Banquet To Be
 Held Jan. 26

Miss Florence Bradley, president of the Federation of Y. w. c. A. clubs, will preside at the annual banquet and meeting of the Federation mem bers which will be held Thursday, January 26, in the Industrial Service center, 1146 Barnum avenue. After the banquet an address will be made by Miss Carolyn March, of the Ma tional Board, who for several years was associated with Miss Betty Wright of this city, in social work in China.
 Other features which will follow the banquet will be a burlesQue on the Peace vonference and the song contest in which the six clubs of the Federation will participate.
 Several weeks ago a certain sum of money was appropriated for the rederocation of the six club rooms in the Central building The money was divided and each group was allowed to work out it's own scheme of in- terior decorations. Next Thursday night, Mrs. w. J. Baird, chairman of the house committee, will present a prize to the club having redecorated most artistically for the least amount of money.
 In addition to the 150 club mem- bers, the three industrial committees of the Y. have been invited to attend The Federation comprises of the Camaraderie, the Golden Hill, the Ramona, the Agenda, the Philomath- ian and the Iota, Sigma clubs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
Washington To Pay Tribute To
 Late Pontiff

Washington, Jan. 25-So1emn pon- t1ficial requiem high mass for the re- pose of the soul of the late Pope Ben edict XV will be celebrated in St. Pat rick's church next Sunday morning with the Most Rev. Archbishop Mon signor Giovanni RonZano, Apost olic delegate to the United States, presid- ing as celebrant.
 Invitations have been issued by the Papa legation here for the solemn services to ranking officials of the en- tire diplomatic corps and to officials of the United States governme ent. The occa sion, in view of the presen e in Washington of many notable men from the world powers will be rival led only in splendor by the requiem service in Rome.
 All the traditional sp1endor of the Roman Catholic ritual will be observ- ed on the occasion and a sermon eu- logiziDg the fife and works of the deceased Pontiff will be delivered. Catholic orders will be represented by delegations.
 The highest Catholic official in North America, Mgr. FnnZano. will be assisted at the cerenC nies by digni- ta~ies of the church in this city and by other members of the hierarchy from Baltimore, Philadelphia. Rich mond New York. and other cities.
 It is intended that the occasion will be made the most )rerentious solemn observance of honor to the departed Pontiff to be conducted on the Amer ican continent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
Morris Pupils In
 Recital Next w eek

Harold Morris, violin instructor, will present his pupils in public re- cital next Thursday evening at $: D in his studio. No. 55 Taylor building. The younger pupils will appear in a concert at a later date.
 The program will be as follows: "The Swan," Saint-Saens, and Mn uet,'' Mozart, Samuel Schwartz; Med itatfon' (Ave Maria), Gounod, and Swing Song" Barnes, Stanley Moss; ttAir-varie," (No. 4 theme de Don izetti) Danchi, and Concerto, No. in A Minor,'' Accolayl, Albert Baron owsky.
 schuier Concert op. 12. seitz, and sShon Rosnarin,'' Kreisler, Irving Barkson; '"rhe Story" Garrison; Con certo No. 23 in G Major and Spanish Dance Op. 12, No. 1, Moszkowski, James Throp; duets, 'In Love F'riml, "Tarantelli,' Frinl, "Iiebes- freueI." Kreisser, and "Traum de Sen merlin" Iabitzky, James Throp and Irving Barkson.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
TEA SECRETS
 OUT AT LAST
The "Profteers" In Hotels and Restaurants Blame the Public For Its Ignor- ance On Tea, Declaring That It Does Not Pay Them To Properly Brew And Serve It.

In talking with several hotel men and resauranteurs as to why it is that they serve such abominable connections for tea, when asked for a, cup of good tea, frankly admitted that the average man does not know the difference between good, bad and indifferent tea. Hence they. as hotel men, will not take the time or trou- ble to properly brew and serve it. Besides, they say Whats the use, if it doesn't pay?"
 The Englishman, Canadian or Australian knows. and will invaria- at the usual abomination served to him as tea in this country. Ask the aforesaid Englishman how he ac- quired the knowledge. and he will say: fIt took a long while. even at home, but the tea drinking habit is so confirmed now that a cup of prop erly brewed tea is immediately recognized"
 Ten to one the average tea drinker in this country does not know that the so-called, and much extolled, Orange Pekoe is nothing more than the name of a leaf. and that it may be good, bad or indifferent tea, de- pending wholly on the elevation at instance, which is the coarse leaf, if grown at an elevation of 1000 feet above the sea level is better than Orange Pekoe grown at sea level. The higher the altitude the better the tea.
 The thing for the public to do is to insist on tea being properly brew ed, and upon their getting good tea whether at the hotel. restaurant or club, or at home. Gradually as we are becoming more addicted and bet ter educated to tea and the beneficial effects of this delicious beverage on thes ystem are proven beyond the shadow of a doubt, hotel men are becoming more keen. They know for example that the particular patron prefers to brew his own tea, and hence the 'Salada bag method" is coming into vogue.
 If when at a hotel or restaurant table you will insist upon getting, and brewing your own tea, and get ting a "Salada'' tea bag, you will a1- ways be sure of having a cup of de- HciouS tea by following these few simple directions.
 First of all the tea bag should be put into a warmed China or earthen tea pot; then another china pot or pitcher containing bubbling boiling water should be poured over 1t. The tea should be left to steep five nain- utes. Then serve.
 A regular fellow going to England for the first time will be seen to smile if an Englishman should say to him: What will you have for ibracer, a cup of good tea?" and will answer rather emphattcal1y, '|Well, I guess not''
 The fact Is that tea drinking in the United States has been considered all most as effeminate as was the wrist watch before the world war; but gradually whether it be prohibition, overseas, the charm of novelty is weaing off.
 It is only a question of time before tea drinking becomes universal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
Training For
 Widows, Mothers
 And War Orphans

Washington, Jan. 25-widows, mothers, and orphans of men who died in the service during the World War will receive vocational training, if Congress acts favorably on legisla- tion now being pressed by the Amer ican Legion.
 At present the next of kin of sol dier who lost his life receives $25 a month from the government. Inves- tigation has shown that hundreds have been thrown on their own re- sources, having no trade, profeSsio on, or business experience with which to meet the competition of the business world. and with no aid other thar the relatively small compensation payment to keep them going.
 A bill sponsored by the Legion pro- viding 8 training program to cover the situation passed the Senate during the last session, but died in the House. Its resurrection an1 pasS3 gse will De persistently urged by it's sup porters in the present Congress.
 In the more than three years which have elapsed since the signing of the arnltstice no steps have thus far been taken by the government to lend as- sistance to the dependents of the war Hvlihood the Legion declares.
 It Is estimated that there are ap- pruxiInately 15.0 900 wives and children dependents, many of whom are now in distress.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
Preference On
 Homestead Land
 To War Veterans

Washington. Jan. 2s.-For the Text decade ex-soldiers will have a virtual monopoly 1n all government lands opened to homesteaders. Preference rights have been granted them under the Sinnot resolution. passage of which has just been completed by Congress at the instigation of the American Legion.
 The measure provides that before the general public is permitted to apply for public lands thrown open within the next ten years, men with honorable discharges from the mili- tary and naval service shall be given a preferred right of entry fer a period of 90 days. Indian lands are includ- ed within the scope of the resolution.
 Indications are that service men, will utilize their preference right and swallcw up. any lands open to entry. The overwhelming demand from re- turned soldiers for an opportunity to take up honest eads has come hand in hand with a gradual decrease in the available tilla,ble lands. In recent openings the Legion's reports show, the ratio of applicants to the nun1per of farms available has run as high as 40 to 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25

Even though the affairs of state weigh heavily upon him at the present time, Mayor Fred Atwater is finding more than a little time to devote to a momentous question now confronting him. Since he ascended to the mayor atty throne, his mode of travel to and from the executive offices in the City Hall has been his most pressing prob lem. First the pedal means of loco- motion was tried and found wanting, then trial of trolley travel, was re- jected as unsatisfactory, and now his last resort of nlotor-driven propulsion is about to be relegated into discard.
 And the cause of it all is the flock Of jCb-seel<ers, complainants, civic re- formers, statesmen, panhandlers and what not who continually dog his footsteps from early morn until late night. From his home to his business office, from his business office to his City Hall office, at his restaurants and his clubs at his home and everywhere target for the petitions, complaints and voluntary advice of scores of we'll meaning but pesfiferous persons.
 He Used To Walk.
 When he first became mayor, it was his custom to walk between the City Hall and. his factory and his hcme, but persons seeking audience quickly discoyered his daily practise and proceeded to waylay him along tha line He finally was forced to re- scrt to travel by means of trolleys, but never did he board one before he was accOSted fby someone in search of a favor. When the troHeys proved an effectlIal means of eluding his per secutCrs, he arranged with Director of Public Works George M. Coughlin to transport him to the City Hall each morning in city car.
 But now the army of petitioners are laying for the car, and may soon b. climbing aboard the running boards, hanging on to the tonneau, and seat i1oG themselves astride the engine hoods.
 The mayors problem may be brought before the next cabinet meet = ing, and his friends are reported to be drafting a petition to the Board of Apportionmetn for a special appro- priation to provide means of aerial transportation, as a last desperate e means of eluding his pursuers.
 It has been suggested that a sturdy little monoplane would be handy, or perhaps a. fast scout plane would be more practicable. It has also been suggested that a nice, commodious dir igib1e would become 8 welcome gift.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
BIRTHS

To Charles G. and Ruth Swanson SorenSen, 7S Grasmere avenue, a daughter, Helen, Jan. 19.
 Joseph A. and Josephine Ellison T'hweewo, 3S3 Connections avenue, a daughter, Alice Mary, Jan. 21.
 William H. and Margaret MacPhee @ Miller, I'll Housatonic avenue, a daughter, Alexa, Jan. IS.
 Francis M. and Hortense PiIlion Salerno. 575 Fairfield avenue, a son, F'rancis Nicholas.
 Webster and Louise Kelly Hubbell, 319 Renhan avenue. a son, Franklin Sumner, Jan. 19.
 Charles and Elizabeth Hauses Gringrod, 1877 Stratford avenue, a son, Henry, Jan. 22.
 Harold E. and Daisy Roberts Batchelor. 66 Nolan street, a son. Vance Roberts, Jan. 20.
 Daniel J. and Agnes M. Henaghan Cummings, 106 Charles street, a daughter, Patricia, Jan. IS.
 Thomas J. and Amy E. Dooley Downey. 767 Union avenue. a daugh- ter, Ruth Elizabeth, Jan. 21.
 Benjamin M. and Claire L. Martin Digney, 2773 Fairfield avenue, a son, Edward Francis, Jan. 20.
 Thomas and Anna Guskie Rodetis 442 Broad street, a son, Daniel, Jan. 10.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
FLAMES RESERVE BOARD

Washington, Jan. 25.-Partial re- sponsibility for the present hectic and depressed condition of agriculture in the United States was laid at the door of the Federal Reserve Board and York economist, addressing the Ma tionaI Agricultural conference. Spec ulation in securities, commodities and in farm lands is brought back to the farmer of the nation as a foolish piece of exuberance,'' Mitchell decIar- ed. 'tIt is regrettab1e that our chief banking authorities did not do all they could to restrain this folly" he said. 'In the spring of 1919 the Fed era1 Reserve Board paid too much at tention to the treasury's wish to float the Victory loan at a low rate of in terest and too little attention to the country's economic needs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Buddy Cheeks-Sparkling Eyes-Mosi
 Women Can Have.
Says Dr. Edwards. a We1l-Known
 Ohio Physician.

Dr. E. M. Edwards for IT years treated scores of women for liver and bowel ailments. During these years he gave to his patients a prescription made of a few we1l-known vegetab ble ingredients mixed with olive oil. nam ing them Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets You will know them by their olive color.
 These tablets are wonder-workers on the liver and bowels, which cause a normal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter in ones system.
 If you have a pale face sa1low look. dull eyes, pimples. coated ton Eue, headaches, a ustless, no-good feeling. all out of sorts. inactive bow els, you take one of pr. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for a time and note the pleasing results.
 Thousands of women and men take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the suc- cessfu1 substitute for calome1-now and then just to keep them fit. 15c nd Soc.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
CONCERT RECITAL SUNDAY
 OF PROFTRROR'S PUPILS

Professor A. M. MartineIn will pre- sent his advanced pupils In a concert recital Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Lyric theatre. The teacher who s an instructor in six different instruments, has been in the city only a year, but during that time has be- come very well known because of his ability.
 A feature of the affair will be se- lections by a trio, composed of Mar garet Paoletta, 15, coloraturo sopra- no; Anthony Mamnino, 14, vioinist and Michael Russo, l 8, pianist. There will be a chorus of 16 vioces and pupils orchestra of eight pieces. Pro lessor Martinelli will render one of his own compositions.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
This Pure Cream
 Stops Head Colds Apply in NostrIis Opens Air Passages Instantly.

Colds and catarrh yield like magic to soothing. healing. antiseptio cream that penetrates through every air passage and relieves swollen, inf1am- med membranes of nose and throat Your clogged nostri1s open right up and you can breathe freely. Hawk ing and snuffling stop. Don't stay stuffed up and miserable.
 Get a small bottle of E1y's Cream Balm from your druggist. Apply a little in the nostrils and get instant relief. Millions endorse this remedy known for more than fifty years.- Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
ITCHING ECZEMA DRIED RIGHT UP
 WITH SULPHUR

Anv breaking out of the skin, even fiery, itching eczema, can be qulckly overcome by applying little Men tho-SuIphur. says pated skin spec ialist Because of it's germ destroy ing properties this sulphur prepara- ton instantly brings ease from skin irritation, soothes and heals the eczema right up and leaves the skin clear and smooth.
 It seldom fails to relieve the tor ment and disfigurement. Sufferers iron, skin trouble should get a little far of Mentho-Sulphur from any good druggist and use it like a cold 9eam- -Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
U. s. SUGAR SITUATION

Washington, Jan. 25.-The sugar situation in the United States and Cuba was discussed by President Hardings cabinet yesterday, efforts beiug made to agree on plan of government action which would not destroy the industry iH Cuba and at the same time would not injure the sugar industry in this country.
 Members of the cabinet agreed 1t was stated, officially, that limits should be placed upon the exporting of sugar from Cuba. and that charges should be effected in the American sugar tariff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
BRANDEGEE NOT RESPONSIBLE

Washington, Jan. 25.-The reported decision of the administration not to participate in the Geno barley caused great interest in the Senate. Soon after the Senate convened yesterday Senator King. Democrat, Utah. asked Senator Brandegee. Republican, Com necticut, if he was responsible for the announcement of the administra- tion's position.
 -~ 'I am not" retorted Brandegee. rf1 don't spend my time issuing bulletins to the preSS.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-25
To Put on Good Firm Flesh and Round Out
 Your Face and Figure
Get FREE $1OO Package of Genuine Yeast Vitannins
 Tablets Today as Expained i1,ed BeowaTry Them for

Science has at last shown how we some times grow weak, thin, and emaciated on an abundance of food (lacking in vitamines) while with a much smaller amount of food, rich in vitaminess we may quickly take on good firm flesh, increase in weight, and make remark able gain in strength, energy and en- durance, provided your blood contains sufficient quantity of oxygenated or ganic iron to enable your body to as simulate your food properly.
 Without organic iron both food and vi- famines are absolutely useless as your body cannot change Gfeless inert food