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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

Big Foot-that's a horrid title. One would think you were a giant. ready to eat folks up."
 Let me think" repned Mir Kangaroo, scratching hIs head with his front foot "Oh, yes! I remember, now My, how we used Co listen to our great-grand- mothers tale of the discovery of the 6rst of our family. It was way back in the year TITO. A man by the name of Cook pulled into the river En- deavor, on the northeast coast of Aus tralia, to repair his ship. and some of my relations. seeing him, went out to investigate. MT. Cook and some of his men chased them. and several of my cousins were killed My great-grand-. mother said that they skinned them and carried the skins away with them.
 Mot long after that they began to capture all the kangaroos they could find. At that time I guess we had no name, so Capt Cooks men called us Giant Big Foot probably because our hind feet much larger than our front feet"
 And your hind feet are so different from the front ones. too.' said Doris Why Is that?'
 Well. I don't exactly know why,'' laughed MT. Kangaroo. unless because the hind feet to jump with. For that reason they would have to be stronger. You see that one great big toe2" He held his hind foot up for Doris to see. That's my weapon in case I an, forced to nght. And those two smaller toes covered with the same skin up to the nails are my comb. With then, I can comb and keep my fur clean But goodness mel Here I stand. prattling like a child. when I should be looking for my wife"
 Before Squeedee or Doris could say another word. MT. Kangaroo straight ened up. and with three leaps was out of sight.
 well I'll say Giant Big Foot suits him. laughed Doris. but when she turned around she found herself alone Squeedee had disappeared. too, and laugh ing merriiy. Doris ran back to the house to tell her aunt of her talk with Giant Big Foot.
 CopyIighI. 1922 by NsEzpsper Festure serxiee. Ins
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
To xm 0rrow's SCOPE By Genevieve KembLe
TUESDAY. NOV. 21.

This may be a successful day if dis
 retion and good judgmens are allowed to hold sway according to the presags 0f the ruling staEs. Those in the em- ployment of others are under favorable rule for seeking advancement, and the general financial outlook is good, owing to the lunar sextile to Jupiter, but ar ominous ray from Neptune warns agains; danger from fraud or betrayal Mari and Mercury are also adverse, although not strongly interfering with the on- ward course of events. Domestic, affec- tional and social affairs should be pleas ant
 Those whose birthday It is have the opportunity of making a successful year for themselves if they will be cautious and exercise good business judgment There may be some danger from fraud CT deception, but the financial situation is favorable. and those in the employ ment of others are under a promising government 4 child born on this day will be accomplished. generous and pop ular. and may make its best success in the employment of others.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

pated. Playing will start at 2:15 and S:15 Handsome prizes and delicious cakes have been donated The com mittee in charge is composed Of Mrs F. H Fitzpatrick, Mrs. A. Howell, Mrs J. Williams and Mrs. J. Galla- gher.
 All directors and workers for the Needlework Guild are asked to send garments and donations to the sec fion presidents today. The presidents will bring the stock to the parish house of Christ church on Courtland street on Wednesday morning and the annual meeting. will be held Ihurs- day morning at 10:30. Miss Susan Sanford. the first president, will preside and a president to take the place of the late Mrs. J. F. Omans will he chosen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
 Adele Garrisons New Phase of Revelations Of c Wife Copyright


added quickly: ..But I'll do whatever you say.''
 'T think I'd better take tho first whack at them" she said. I've had more experience than you have. all though you had enough last summer when Junior-but this is different, re- member.' she hastened to say. At that time we wanted all the publicity We could get in our hunt for him. Now we want Co throw them off the track, and make t:aem think the story isn't worth while. And, believe me, foolng Q reporter is no kids ganai Lillian Restrains Madse.
 "Don'. appear reluctant" she smiled. ''nor yet too eager, and as fa- as you possibly can. tell them the truth. Re member these vital facts, however. This thing isn't serious. It's a natural thing for Dicky to have taken Claire Foster for air rides, and she is a dear friend of yours. Minimize the whole thing IS far as possible. Yes, Katie, Come in.
 Katie was breathless as she cama into the room.
 'Dere's three funny peoples down stairs.' she said resentfully. Dot is,' she amended honestly but reluctantly, two of dem all right but vun man, ke shoost beeg bunch of soup greens"
 ''Who are the people. katie?'' asked.
 She handed me three cards. I read the names aloud.
 'fMr. James Rickett. Morning Star; Miss Jean Cargill. Morning Record; Mir. H. Edouard Smythe. Morning Gazette"
 Born Harry Smith, Lillian com rnented caustically. And the bunch of soup greens or I miss my guess. How about 1t Katie. Whats the name of the one you don't like. and what did he do?"
 ''He take fve-dollar bill from hee's pocket" Katie said resentfully, '-und show eet to me, SOL she pantomir1ed expressively, ''und he ask me eef can no find some new photographs of you und Meester Graham, und dot Mees Eos ter vot vas here. He say he shoost want to borrow dem."
 "Ohi' sprang to my feet indignantly, but Lillian put out restraining hand.
 What did the others say?" she asked.
 ..Dey awful mad" Katie returned. '.und de oder man. he say: Vot you try ing to do, Smit.. spoil the whole game by pulling rough stuff like dot?' But de first man he no care. he ask me again.
 what did you say to him?' Lillian asked.
 ".I told heem to go Qvick to de bad place." Katie reioined nonchalantly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20


 We were in one of the smartrst hat salons. and I was looking with interest at the lovely creations Madame hao achieved. The young girl % whom my attention was thus called held my in terest because of her attractive looks Personality fairly flashed from her, though she had not spoken word True. she had smiled, showing bright flash of glistening teeth
 A swift glance told me that her feat ures were by no means perfect. She had nSce eyes and skin, reflected. but was It these alone that made her So at- tractive?
 Then the thought came to me mat the lat had much to do with enhancing her beauty. Yes, 1t was just the hat for her, I wns sure. Its scoopy Er m gave the proper accent to her ttr-ilted nose, and the loops of ribbon aI either slde carried out the youthful air that was a1 much a part of her.
 How well that hat suits your client, I observed to the designer of hats after the girl had gone. insisting upon wear '-C b-r new purchase.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

fLLIAN'S request was like a sharp
 gust of wind lifting the r,ias,na oi
 suspicion from my mentai horizon Alter all. I knew nothing of what real " mad happened. The newspaper story was plainly exaggerated-u was one of the 1reakish stunts which with alleged hunor admittedly sacrificed absolute ac- curacy to cleverness-and Dicky's teIe- gram was simply another wording of Llllian's appear to reserve rny judgment until I had seen him
 was not the less angry at Diclly be- cause Lillian deftly had removed the fostering silver from the wound he had given me. No matter what alleviating circumstances there were. it still was a most humiliatfng experience to which he was subjectfng me. I wondered how he would act were it possible for mo to have given him a similar jolt, and then I realized that Lillian WIS looking at me and that I had not answered her request.
 her and kissed her.
 You are the best friend either Diciky or has ever had said warmly. You have the right to request anything you like of me. I'll try to be good. hon. est1y I VIII"
 "The Pirate Craft"
 She looked up at me with eyes sud denly moist. and the sight of the tears which she dashed aside impatiently made me realize how deeply sie was feeling my trouble. It takes strong emo ton to bring the tribute of even dashed away tears to Lillians eyes.
 You dear!" she exclaimed tenderly. 'Rernember know exactly what you're going through. It isn't any summer squaII. it's real storm. but you're going to weather it through like the brave little mariner you are.''
 The doorbeH pealed. and gave ner- vous start. Lillian patted my shoulder reassuringly.
 And here are the pirate craft. the reporters" she smiled. "or I miss my guess. Do you want to see them first, or shall I?''
 'swill you7'' I Queried nervo,sly, then
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
ADVICE TO GIRLS
By ANNIE LAURIE

I JUST BRUNETTE: Do you evsA in- ! q vite young men to call on you. my O dear? Perhaps they waiting for your invitation
 " ny not give a few informal little par ties where you could entertain both the young men and girls7 In this way they would he able to know you better, and then you would be invited out in re- turn
 AFsrfe Lossris totIl tceTcopre letters Of tfguis'U on subjects of fertfFiae snterest rom yo1n0 toonlcn readers of tkSs 2oper and 'ctH reply to them in these colu1ns Letters to Miss Lo-<rIe shoa<ld be ad- dressed fo her tr care Of .Es o1scr
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
There Are Two Sides
CT Feature. Service. rAe-

had studied, dnt itthey of But really she vase certainly much And all
 
  happen singers bit  know if that treatment of
  singer of voice it is great tragedy
  the of of to what they wan-you will make
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
HEAR ANNIE LAURIE:

HEAR ANNIE LAURIE:
 N Please tell me why it Is that I have no young men friends l am considered pretty, and am holding a position paying $50 a week. and an able to dress better than some of my friends wro are engaged to be mar ried.
 But have no pleasure out of life. for never go any place, night or day, for I have no man companions I have just hosts of girl friends, but aot a boy or rnan friend to speak to- All my friends tell Of their friends and their good times, but I either have to nb or tell the straight truth. which hurts, for I never have any
 JUST A BRUNETTE
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

RAY Is as attractive as it ever was,
 and the perfectly-appointed gray
 costume never fails to make an appeal that is distinctly smart.
 The softest of gray squirrel makes this lovely costume, consisting of a wrap-around coat and jaunty gray hat to match. The fur is finished with zig gag edges at collar and cuffs, a treat ment that is decidedly new, and the hat has a tiny silver bow at the frant
 The coat lining of radium silk carries out the gray tone and is edged about with the narrowest of silver bra4d
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
"STkR SPANGLED BANNER" IS
 BACKED BY W0MEN'S CLUBS

music,'' the letter says in refutation Of these charges, i've should have to eliminate from our hymnals many Herman drinking songs brought into the service by Marlin Luther but now, through association, considered sacred hymns
 The first two and last verses of The Star Spangled Banner are those always sung. The third verse, brea athing hatred Of our ally, Great Britain has not been sung in Amer ica in years
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

gT you can't catch
 a beau in this
 hat it's not my fault, I've dsne all 1 can for you.
 T h @ cheery re- mark caught my attention. a n d 1 turned from t h c dressing table where was trying on hats so I could see he young cus.om- CT seated at an- Ither d T 0 5 8 i n S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
1Sxsd q2S$>2d Night &n91SSll2FIcS
 gAIs64od.Ssxa
EHmstrated by Nevo Rarrfsoa

DOAaxO InEEl0 -NIIAIN1 D1I CoOAs @NE day when Doris was on a visit with her aunt down in Australia, she spied a Queer-looking creature out in the woods. She stepped very carNHfally through the leaves and grass cracked under her feet, and the strange animal raised from it's all fours, where it had been busy eating grass and stood up on it's hind feet. It was so very tan that Doris turned to run back to the house. when SQueedee, her little elhn friend from Joyland, stepped in front oi her and held up his hand
 Well. of all thingsr' he laughed mer- rily. You don't mean to say you re afraid of Giant Big Foot'?''
 ''Oh, Squeedee," Doris cried, shaking the little elfin's hand. CT wasn't afraid exactly But I never dreamed he was so large when 1 followed him. what Is he, anyway? His head looked too small for his body.''
 Squeedee laughed merrf1y and blew on his magic whistle three times, ana the animal came galloping toward then' making the distance in about three leaps. jumping on his hind legs, holding his front legs out before him like arms.
 ''Well. well, MT. Giant Big Foot. laughed Squeedee, shaking the big fet- lows foot "Pm certainly glad to sea you How are your wife and babiesE
 "As fine as can be-" replied the aua- nal 'But I'm sure my wife would 1eei hurt if she heard you can her Giant Big but we much prefer being called by our right names. MT and Mrs. Kangaroo That sounds much better-''
 Whoever gave you such a horr1d name, anyway" asked Doris, after Squeedee had introduced her. Giant
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
Women HonOred by
 British Shipwrights

London, Nov. 20.-(A- P1-One or inc old city companies, the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights. has broken all traditions by making seven women '4freemen'' of it's guild. They are the wives of men distinguished in the shipping world, and the honor is ac- corded not only because their hus- bands are prominent, but in recogni- ton of their own labors on behalf of shipping interests.
 The women are Viscountess Bras sey. Lady Inverclyde, Lady Watts. Lady BiIes, Lady White, Lady Abel and Lady Parsons
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
(lsy International News Service)

0By International News Service)
 Chicago, Nov. 20-Angereda at re- peated efforts from some sources 70 repudiate ''The Star Spangled Ban ner'' as the national song of the Uni ted States. the music division of the General Federation o Women S Clubs has broadcasted instructions to the chairmen of its sub- congratulations to support Francis Scott Keys famous composition
 song, the letter points out, have been that the music is taken from Ana croon in Heaven,'' an old English drinking song popular at the time Of the American Revolution and, secondly that the third verse con tains the words. breathing hatred of our ally. Great Britain
 1f we should become purlstS in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
The One Who Chooses

the elderly drew her gloves and smiled l 
 
  ndnott the who sells and takes the girl pua apou the way ought toward I the elderly wha shes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

Woman with Bracelets" by Charles Guerin. which many consider to be the best painting of the collection
 ou Know, mamma, one little girl throurb fba s.Ier .ta.a nicfnres are much prettier than last year She couldn't have passed her sixth year. but her judgment seems to be pret- V sound.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
ODD and INTERESTING FACTS

awarded medals to Peary. Shackleton, Gen. Goethals. Amundsen, Capt. Robert Bartlett. Stefansson and Grove Carl Gilbert
 Our calendar months were named by the Romans after various gods. heroes. e--+oer-o-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

Large deposits of asphalt have been found in the Argentine in close proximi- ty to oil fields. The interesting feature about these deposits is that they also contain quantities or vAnadium-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

London, Nov z0-4.Don't yon quarrel with your husband z'' the judge asked @zcnicz Euston in the
 Marylebone Court. No. only cor
 rect him." retorted Monica
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20
PERSONALS

The many friends of Mrs. George J. 1Guggenheim of 48S Connecticut avenue, will be pleased to learn of her return to her home after a lengthy pita1-
 Arrangements have been completed for the whist party to be held this afternoon and evening in St Ann's hall in back of St Ann's church in Black Rock for the church benefit The public Is invited to attend. as e thoroughly enjoyable time is anticd-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-20

The Nationa, Geographical Society has
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-11

nmbus Day celebration Of Oct II viii
also be made at the meeting
Test Csss.
Acting on instructions from council
civ Solicitor w. V. Campbell Will en-
Ter suit at ST. ClairsviIle today against
rho city auditor 10 cuio!n him. from
collection OF The levy for the bona
issue for the West End bridge. ms
action is being taken as test case
10 determine the validity Of the bonhS
and if the action is unfavorable tie
bonds can he solT.
Council Meeting.
Another special meeting of council
,fIl he held at the city building tomor-
row evening at which time they VIII
hear the report of the City solicitor
., the bond issue and the body Will
take final action or the matter 1T
Mat limo Contractor Biglow has
nI,cod the orders for material for the
: t,,iIdirp of the brIdge>a expects 10
! get started in the near future
Rihe Club Shoot
/ good crowd of the members OF lhs
Rife club were out for target practfce
ON the range at stop % on the barton
. I'm. Yesterday afternoon and report
. r,,.ipg snent a very pleasant day. Ser
! raant Gleason in charge of the Marine
! recruiting office at Wheeling. and an
! sxncr, rifeman gave a demonstrate
! IF his ability at the range yesterday
afternoon.
Missionary Meeting
The monthly meeting OF the Evening
: MISSIONARY society OF the kirkwood Pres
hyterjan church Will be held in the as
seuh,v room OF tho church In. Kirk
wo,d This evening. The usual interest
| ing business meeting of the society, VIII
! he held following the dcVononal eNeE-
! ciscs.
Pho Social Wednesday
An interesting event in the nature OK
o ME social will be held in their lodge
! rooms following the usual business
/ rnoetinC of Guiding star council OF tho
sons and Daughters OF Liberty on We'd
ncsday evening. The event promises :"
he interesting and the public has been
Invited.
Members Of the holy Name society
took communion in A body at ST. An
i ,honv's Catholic church yesterday.
Lawrence and Anthony Michaets ar
i rived home last evening after week
end visit with relatives at Woodsheld.
Postmaster Thomas Duncan or thi,
r:ty is spending his vacation visiting AZ
Lorraine Q.
phladeInhia after visit with her sis
Ter Mrs. Thomas Howley Of this city.
Mrs. Clara Wilson Of Shadyside is
. sncndinE a few days as the guest OF
, Mr.. and Mrs. clyde Gamble OF Kirk
! wood.
Gamblers Raided
Local police raided poker game Sat-
urday and arrested seven men in addi-
, ton 10 the proprietor, all of whom were
Americans They were released under
bond to appear before Mayor CHARLES
, Junkins this morning for hearing.
, Bridgeport Briefs
Mrs Dora Mccoy and Miss Carrie
Qudland of Steubenville will arrive hen;
, today for a few days visit with MI
; and Mrs Elmer Robertshaw.
, The regular meeting of the Fraternal
. Order Of Eagles will be held in their
home tomorrow evening.
>; Coroner Hardesty Of this city Is
. spending the day campaigning at Hen
q drysburg and Fairview.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-11
MARTINS FERRY
Burd-Schafer Wedding
To Be SoIemizGd
MRS. eRErrA scHAFER WILL BE
COME BRIDE OF POPULAR Lo-
GAL BUSINESS MAN THIS
MORNING.
csrsmony VIII Take Place At Home OF
The Rev. DR.. R. B. mcDanSl,
Pastor Of the First Baptist
Church.

An interesting marriage ceremony
viii be soler,r'zed ;nis morning AT The
PARSONAGE oc the Rev. r. r MCDANIEL
pastor Of the F!csc Baptist churrN.
whe, Ms Gvet;a Jenkins S1ha'"r. 81
his city. cecrrGes he bride q; Edward
Eurd. proprietor % the news stand -
South Fourth street, and one OF ne oeSN
known OF The local business men. The
marriage IL TO take place this morning
AT 10 o'clock with only tile, immediate
relatives Of the couple present. MI.
and Mrs. Nelson Hodge. q: this city
viii be the attendants and n" p:'"r'rt.S
viii leave Immediately following the
ceremony for an aut9 trim :" '"tNnn""'
and from there 20 Cleveland. Niagara
and the Lakes. They VIII be ~ hon" :"
their friends al ne home already pre-
pared at 1929 Indiana stree; after sep
terber Is.
The groom is we'll known In this city
and the bride is the daughter Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. E. s. Jenkins. Of this city. Nj.
Tenkins Is the superintendent Of the
municipal water department. The best
wishes OF their hosts Of friends FOR a
. long and happy married life Will be
extended the happy young couple.
Rarns Dance tomorrow.
A party Of local Young men Will give
a barn dance at the Och grove on the
Colerair pike. west OF this city. tomor-
row evening. and a big time Is antci'
pated. bus Will leave Fifth and Han
over streets for the accommodation 81
the party at Sis o'clock and large
number OF invita- tons have been issued
The committee In charge ~ the event Is
composed Of Arch Yoho. Roland Mcguire
and Howard Mcmahon
Tent Burned.
A miniature Conhagration was pre-
rented Saturday afternoon when tent
In the back yard OF Jefferson stree
home took Are. One % The youngsters
playing about a lighted candle in tbs
tent and the covering took fire. y
brigade OF volunteer 1reAGhteTS Got
action al once and preveFted IN" spread
Of the IA mes.
Auxiliary Meeting.
Offclals 81 the Women'S Auxiliary &c
the City Hospital announce an imp"r
tant meeting 10 be held in the nurses
home on North Fourth street this even
Ing at T:30 o'clock. Matters % Inter
est are 10 be discussed and every mem
Der has been urged 20 be Oh hands.