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The Adair County news., 1922-10-17

Chimney repair men are trying to
ascertain what attracts the lightning
to a chimney $50 feet high located at
Elston and Webster avenues, Chicago.
In this immediate vicinity there are
some % chimneys about the same
height and none of them have suffered
from lightning during the past year,
while this particular chimney has been
struck three times. The first time ii
was struck it lost 30 feet off the top.
The second time it split II down about
so feet and the third t':Ie it took a
circling coursr down r.:a chimney the
entire length and mad IS exit through
the firebOX
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
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fond mother as anything but-but, well, tight" she finished with a faint smile
 Exactly what I mean, though mother,' went on uona nodding her head, emphaticalIy. "A1l tight anC sort of choky about the collar and trouser legs, and hair so neat and slick and tight to his head. It re- minded me of something almost too perfect. You see I've been used to real men, mother, with roughly hair and tanned skins and pipes and well, maybe you've seen a real man your self, sometime?" this with her naive smile, which would have disarmed Saint Anthony, himself.
 At his daughters frank words, MT. Cameron fairly roared with laughter. His face grew crimson from mirth and his huge shoulders shook. Final ly he managed to gasp out 'Wonder what you consider me, my dear?' pounding his broad chest proudly, as he put the question.
 You? oh, well you're excepted you know Daddy. I mean the men and boys that live around here. Course you're a man, a real one, too, but then you're older and you don't choke with a collar nor look as if your, trousers had been pressed onto your legs you do smoke nasty smelling pipes when you feel like it!''
 '"Thank you my child for leaving me a shred of character and as for all these manly qualities of mine, well, Pm glad they please you, but you can hardly expect young man who's courting. to dash up to the lady of his choice and swagger round in dirty negligee, baggy trousers and villainous pipe in his mouth can you? It's all very well for the wild ant h1If you are being courted, yourself and you'll see how much you appreciate a young mans niceties."
 Gro Be Continued)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
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It doesn't seem that anything could arouse more suspicion in a household than a strange cork leg, especially a cork leg that is not attached to any person in particular but Is skylarkins around on its own.
 Even yacht like the Modesty or an Indian canoe belonging to a guide will not furnish a clew like that of fered by a cork leg. There is some thing about a cork leg, particularly an orphaned cork leg, which attracts attention-more attention in fact than would yacht even the size of the Le- viathan.
 We are greatly chagrined to hear of this episode. It is original. They have put something over on us, and probably they will be bragging about it for years. Yankee ingenuity never thought of any exhibit so novel as a cork leg That really should have happened here in unregenerated and abandoned America. We shall always feel that way about it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

Dear Mrs. Thompson: read a letter in the paper where a wife was goinng to get even with her husband. It brought to my mind how I tried to avenge my self for the lonesome life my husband wanted me to live, but my revenge fell So heavy on my heart q would rather die than live.
 My husband is 15 years older than I am. Day after day and night after night he has left me. He had a friend who came and went as one of the family. As I sat alone with my little girl on my lap, the door opened and my husbands friend came in. Seeing my husband was not at home, he turned to go away. I asked him to stay, for I was lonesome staying in by myself so much
 I didn't think there was any harm in my asking him, but in a short time I found I loved this man. When he took me in his arms and kissed my face and lips I couldn't draw away, but in a short time my arms were around his neck; kisses for kisses were given. I never felt ashamed and how I loved him God only knows. Things went this way until last May, when it came to me what I was doing.
 I caught my husband kissing a girl who was visiting me. When l went to put my hand on ms shoulder to let him know I saw them, my hand fell and a whisper was in my ear remind ing me of what had done, and so I turned away.
 When our friend came again, beg ged for one kiss and for him not to come to see me again, but I did not tell him why. Giving him up almost killed me. I have seen his face twice since then and I know always when he comes to town. The last time I saw him he didn't speak aand it was a week before I could look the world in the face. My suffering was the answer to my revenge. If he reads this I want him to know that that May morning I asked him not to come was the last time I will ever smile.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

MENU HINT
 Breakfast
 Oranges Bacon Eggs Toast
 Coffee
 Luncheon
 Cheese SouffIe Stewed Tomatoes Hot Cornbread Orange Charlotte Tea
 Dinner
 Hamburger Mashed Potatoes Spinach Tomato Jelly Salad Crackers Cheese Coffee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
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 thought of his wife and children and realized that she surely loved him as I did and I could not come be- tween them.
 When my sorrow is so great I beg God to help me and bless him. It doesn't pay to get even. SILVER THREADS AMONG THE GOLD.
 You were a very brave woman to conquer yourself and turn to the right. It is easier to keep from mak- ing a mistake like yours than it is to turn back and do the right thing after love ihaS come. Surely some time you will realize only happiness and honor go hand in hand. I believe you are making a mistake in clinging to sorrow Look for joy; it will come to you in one form or another every day as long as you live and it rests with you whether or not you will notice it. For the sake of your child smile.
 Dear Mrs. Thompson: am very thin and would like to have you sug- gest what I should eat in order to gain flesh. I also worry a great deal when haven't anything to worry over
 HATTIE. To gain flesh, take plenty of olive oil, eat eggs. butter, cereals and fatty broths, potatoes, peas, beans, corn, carrots and parsnips, figs, dates, ba- nanas, underdone beefsteak and roast beef.
 Drink plenty of milk, cream and cocoa
 Avoid food that will not digest cas- fly, and be careful to masticate thor oughly what you do eat.
 Give up pickles, vinegar and all acids.
 Exercise freely in the open air. Don't fret or worry; this will keep one thin more than anything else Cultivate an easy-going disposition, if you possibly can. When you find yourself worrying, apply reason to the situation and it will help relieve your mind.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
ROSEWATER

Rosewater is an important ingredi- ent in the making of perfumes, ex- tracts and cold creams Real rose water possesses great cosmetic virtue and is most delightful to use, but there is an enormous difference between real rosewater and the so-caIled rose water that most shops sell.
 RoseWater is not difficult to make. You would find it an easy and delight full task during the weeks when the roses are at their fullest bloom. There are two formulas. One class for -four ter, the other formula 10 pounds to eight quarts. The petals are gath cred, packed in an earthen jar, sprin- kled with salt and kept covered, every day fresh petals are added until the amount is sufficient
 The petals are then added to the water and the entire quantity put over the heat to boil An enamel kettle or pan is best as the water must not come in contact with any metal, (but tin). A convenient way of making this is to boil small quantity at a time in a tin or enamel tea kettle. A piece of rubber tubing is fastened over the spout of the kettle, this should be passed through a pail of cold water so as to condense the steam. The d:stillate which runs from the tube should fail into a. glass or earthen- ware receptacle and the first ounce h0UId be rejected
 The distiIlate or roSewater should be loosely worked and kept in a cool lark place for several weeks. By his time it will lose its rawness and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
ILONA'S DESCRIPTION OF
 WARBURTON

Well, Ilona dear, I hear that you made a great hit with MT. Warburton last night said Mrs. Cameron at breakfast the next day. ''Trudy has been telling me all about it. She's too sleepy to come down to the table so stopped in to have a chat with her before she turned over.''
 Did Truda say that, really, moth % asked IIona with a suspicion of surprise in her voice. Why I thought that she seemed vexed with my being there, once or twice. and she did ask me if I wasn't tired, when it was only 10 o'clock
 MT. Cameron looked over the top of ihis paper at his wife at these words. They exchanged a long look but not for an instant did the lady of the Manor permit her face to express the inward mirth that she felt. That would have been fatal from the start. With a bland look at her husband, she smiled at her daughter, assured her that Truda had no doubt been worried about her being tired from her walk in the afternoon, and had not meant anything harmful by her suggestion"
 'tIt did rather make me feel funny, Mummy, specially as I hadn't felt so g:ddy before in a long while as did last night. MT. Warburton made us laugh all the time and I have never spoken to a real gentleman, as you say he is, in my life you know Some times he made me feel as though I should like to stick a pin into him. ,'' she went on fancifully.
 ''He seemed So tight somehowH'
 Tight? Why what on earth do VOL mean IIona. child ?' asked her astonished mother. Jimmie War burton tight! Well I must say it Has taken you to discover that about him. He is considered even by his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
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Care of Goldfish - Do not clean globe oftener than once a week. Bet ter take out a dipper of water and add a dipper of fresh water one week and clean the globe the next week. When changing the water have the fresh water as near the same tenn perature as that in the globe as pos sible- Give to each fish a piece of food one-quarter inch square daily Always keep water plant and pebbles in globe. Do not put globe where sun will strike it and do not keep in to warm a place.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
] [H][@a1[ldhl Talks 5 By John B. Huber AM,MD
Heavy eating, like heavy drinking. cI
PULSE 42

PULSE 42
 Have you ever heard of a gentle mans pulse beating 42 12"? Is this not very slow? What is the cause of such a slow pulse? Is it the sign of perfect health? If not, what is the pulse for perfect health? The gen tleman is 30 years of age, works out doors, and apparently in very good health, is a very hearty eater, and gets on the average of nine hours sleep each night during the winter, but con- siderably less in the summer
 Answer-Yes, a perfect gentleman and very lively party in his day Napoleon. The normal pulse of the newborn is about 13O; during the first year. about 12o; during the sec ond year, about 110; third year, 95; from the eighth to the fourteenth year, it averages 85; the adult pulse averages 72.
 Thepulse registers the rapidity of the hearts action It Is rather more rapid in females than in males; dur ing and just after eXertion, during di- gestton or mental excitement. after sudden changes of posture, as from lying down to standing, especially dur ing canvalescence and in other con- ditions with heart weakness. The pulse is less rapid during sleep.
 The pulse is taken by lightly plac- ing the tips of the fingers upon the wrist over the radial artery, which is to be felt in front of the wrist, about half an inch from the edge of the thumb side and about one inch below the base of the thumb In children it may be felt on the side of the neck under the ear or on the left breast over the heart itself In fever there is usually an increase of eight or ten
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
ANIMALS I HAVE KNOWN

The binterong can hop along A tree at dizzy, height, And when he says his tail is strong The binterong is right. The meerkat loves to feed on bees That in the woodlands buzz, And also catches far more fieas That any mere cat does. The capybara lives in sand, And fishing is his blz; He's better known in ZUluland Than Theda Sara is.
 Louis WeSlyn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

Thousands of worshippers paid
 homage at a temporary shrine of
 St. Anne de Beaupre in the snow after the miraculous statue of the saint lad been carried from the 6Iazing church. On one other occasion the church, burg ed this time, was one of few buildings which escaped a con- fiagration. The shrine of St. Anne iu the church. the most fa- nous of American Catholics, each year attracts thousands of lame, halt and blind, hoping to be niraculously cured. The fire is said to have started in a pile of crutches left by pilgrims whose ailments had been relieved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

Over on the other side of the fish pond where culture is on the job working day and night and Sundays and where they have an exalted moral code and none of our uncouth social ways, the Earl of Cathcart is suing his wife for divorce, naming the Earl of Craven as correspondent. It so happens that the Earl of Craven has or had a cork leg. which is an exhibit in the case.
 It seems the Earl of Craven left his cork leg lying around promiscuously at various times, which was very care less of the Earl of Craven, because it left 21im only one leg to stand on in real life and no leg whatever to stand on in this divorce action.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
Indubitably

Reader sends in the following re- production of a window card in a clothing store:
 These Trousers Will Look Better on Your Legs Than on Our Hands"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
TOmOrrOw-Breathinc

All inquiries addressed to Dr. Hu- Der in care of the Health Talks department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires consid erabIe time, however, owing to the great number received So if personal or quicker reply is desired, stamped and self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with the question: The Editors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

Windshield Cleaner-One of the best cleaners is a piece of untanned sheepskin six inches square, with short clipped wool. By dampening the wool and rubbing this over the glass enough oil will remain in an invisible film to prevent rain or frost from adhering to interfere with the drivers vision.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
DINNER STORIES

Hand Lotion Cline for chapped hands Put one-quarter ounce of gum tragacanth in one quart of soft water until dissolved (about AS hours), then add two ounces of gly- cerine. one ounce of witch hazel, one ounce of alcohol and one ounce of perfume
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
Chemistry

I am a young boy, and would like to be a chemist Will you please tell me if chemistiy affects the health?
 Answer-It is one of the noblest of professions. casionally those who are not careful will have to beware of explosions. But the nature of these is fully known to the profession, and you should be warned in time. It has splendid possibilities for a man of genius.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
All Right
My cousin Joe

My cousin Joe Writes books for dough, While am just a rhymer; get no mon But have more fun Than Joseph Hergesheimer.
 Rus Tarbox.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
Tomorrow-CIipping the Hair

All inquiries addressed to Miss Forbes in care of the Beauty Chats" department will be answered in these columns in their turn. This requires consid erable time, however, owing to the great number received So if a. personal or quicker reply is desired, a stamped and se1f-addressed envelope must be enclosed with the question: The Editors
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
Bridge and Groom Have a Falling (


 Friends of Chester Gleason and his bride will be shocked to learn that shortly after they started on their honeymoon in their automobile they ran into ditch, were overturned and quite badly scratched.-East Triton (N. H.) Banner.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

What is that?" asked the senator who was visiting back stage.
 '@The rain machine"
 'I wish I could hitch one to my political machine. People seem to think we ought to guarantee cropss'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

F'renchman has been given cunlu- 1ative sentences amounting to 192 years in prison. The last few years probably will have to be served by his t-grandChildren.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

Clean coal is urged by health spec ialists. Our coal arrived clean, but it soon began to show the janitor's finger marks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
Recines for the Day

Recipes for the Day
 Cheese SouffIe - Make g, cream sauce with one tablespoon of butter, one tablespoon flour and one and one half cups of milk. Add four table spoons grated cheese, stir until cheese is melted, then fold in yolks and whites of two eggs, beaten separately. Pour into well buttered pan and sprinkle top with bread crumbs. Set dish into a pan of water. Bake for 20 minutes, 15 with cover on, five with it off.
 Corn Bread-One egg beaten. a pinch of salt, two teaspoons sugar, three-quarters cup sweet milk, one teaspoon baking powder. one table spoon melted butter, scant half cup yellow corn meal, scant half cup four Bake in greased pan 20 minutes This makes a small corn bread.
 Hamburger-Take one pound of round steak. ground; season with salt. pepper and little minced onion. Form into balls with Q, beaten egg andsha1f cup Of finely ground bread or cracker crumbs. One green pep per, one onion. one tomato, boil. Drop meat balls in and simmer gently half an hour or more
 Orange tte-One-quarter box of ge1atine, one-third cup boiling wa ter juice of one lemon, one pint whipped cream, one-third cup cold water, one cup sugar, one cup orange juice and pulp Soak the gelatine in cold water, pour in boiling water, and add lemon juice and a little of grated rfnd Cool. Add cream and pour in mold with sections of oranges.
 Suggestions
 To Peel Oranges@Soak in boiling water for five minutes before peeHng and the white skin will come off with the rind. which is desirable for salads etc
 .To Clean A1uminum-Mix a little whiting with cold water to form a paste; rub the aluminium well with it and polish with soft cloth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

develop its full odour. It can then be decanted into small bottles.
 Betsy-Since your hair has become thin in addition to losing color, IL shows that the vitality is lowered In stead of coloring by means of dyes. try to restore it by building up the health of the scalp by means of mas sage and a good hair tonic- If the general health is depleted the halr will always share in it, so build up your health with that of the scalp
 Jane:-Cocoa butter can be pur- chased at any drug store Heat the cake slightly and rub it into the palm of the hand before massaging any part of the body that you wish to lat ten. Never use Il on the face or throat,as it may encourage the growth of fine hair.
 Slim:-A case of pimples, which IS so bad as to cover the face and neck, could not be cleared up quickly ' ou probably are in need of a doctor who will treat this condition after finding out the cause for it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
beats for each additional degree ot temperature.
IdiOcy

IdiOcy
 What is idiocy?
 AnSwer:-IdiOcy differs from other states of insanity, in the fact that it is marked by a congenital deficiency of the mental faculties There is not here a perversion of a loss of what has once been required, but a state in which. from defective structure of the brain, the individual has never been able to acquire any degree of intellectual power to fit him for his social position. It commences with life and continues through 1t. Idiocy is hopeless. Imbecility connotes a higher degree of mental capacity and something can be done to increase the intelligence of such sufferers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

.To Clean A1uminum-Mx little whiting with cold water to form a paste; rub the Aluminium well with it and polish with soft cloth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07
Suggestions

To Peel Oranges-Soak in boiling water for five minutes before peehng and the white skin will come off with the rind. which is desirable for salads. etc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-07

develop it's full odour. It can then be decanted into small bottles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-11
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
REV. AND MRS. HATCHMEN
H0N0RED AT RECEPTION

Rev. and Mrs. TT. T.. Hatchman
were delightfully."- entertained at their
home in Gordon street by about fifty
of their friends last night. Music
and games were enjoyed. Miss
Genevieve Hatchman entertained
with two recitations. During the
evening Walter War;, in behal: of
those present. presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Hatchman with a purse of gold.
Mr.. Hatchman responded in a very
pleasing manner. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
Among those present were J.. A..
Larcombe, Walter H. War;, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard White. Miss En-
ma Gilman. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w.
Hope. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence M. Da-
Wis, Miss Ruth Hope, Mrs. Jay b.
FRANKIE. Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Wilkey,
Mrs. Margaret Salmon, Miss Alice
Clack, Mrs. George Hardiman, Mr.
and Mrs. Davenport, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. Cline, Harold Cline, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ackerley, Howard Cline, Mrs Thistle,
Mrs. V. p. Christofferson and son
Victor p. Christofferson, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Perrine McChesney, Mrs. Lang
chan. Misses May Ackerley. Miss Mar
Mr.. and Mrs. William Monroe, Ken
meth Monroe, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hawkins, John Monroe, Mr. and
Mrs. Harlan Bond, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Kinsey. Joseph and Eta
Greer. John Mason, Mrs. Longstreet,
Mrs. Clarence Wright, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Koch, Mrs. Harold Ludwig,
Mrs. Matilda Wiles, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Ward, Mrs. George Liddle of this
city, Mrs. J.. B. Smith of Elizabeth,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Liddle of Fords,
and MI. and Mrs. Rudolph Abel and
son Harry of Metuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-11

"Short skirts? Sensible!
"Knickers? - All - they're the
thing! Sensible! Beautiful"
Thus says Ryan-and further:
Copied the Stage
Women Of the ordinary walks of
life watched the stage women dis
play their legs and win admiration
with their beauty. And they ca
soned-each one-why not try it
herself?
$50. under the influence of the
theatre. skirts began to get shorter
and shorter until they pretty nearly
reached the knees. That is one of
the best movements for freedom
women have ever made.
"Shcrt skirts leave a oma leg
free-and so safe on her feet. And
why should she cover her legs?
9TH tell you," Mr.. Ryan wagged
his head, 1.-The young women Of to-
day have %splendidly developed
underp!nnings.
Never in all of my years as a
designer have / seen such beautiful
ly developed legs. 1t ID astonishing!
There are no knock-knees, no SPIN
die legs, no bow legs!
Then why should they be hid
dem
IN designing short skirts and
Knockers. designers are simply ca
tcring to the desires Of women"