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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
11
Washington announces ICC will not interfere with the new demurrage schedule effective today on most big railroads. New Haven lines in New England keep current rule until January 31, 1917, granting 48 hours grace and fixed daily charges.
In Chicago on December 1 the Dr John Dill Robertson dieting squad shows a 17 pound drop from yesterday after attending the Health Department annual dance at the Hotel Sherman. Four members gained while Miss Borghild Halvorsen and Dr Eva G Hansen rose a half pound. Since the test began seven members have gained and five have lost, and the dance appears to be the cause.
A fragment from an 19th century encyclopedia describes boxing as a prize ring with a champion of England and routines for deciding ties among lower and middle classes. The text reflects early sports culture, noting the era before electric lights and modern telegraph, and mentions penalties for declining a match.
The text extols the Christmas spirit as merry and heartwarming. It invites readers to share in the season's joy and secrets, promising personal help now and throughout the season with a welcoming tone.
The ad promotes women’s suits in green brown blue and black with fur or velvet trims and plain rich models. It highlights durable serge and wool poplin fabrics that hold shape. Prices listed from 18 to 22.50 with a one day clearance on Saturday morning on the second floor.
Woman may obtain fine soft gray mocha gloves if she acts quickly. Two approved styles in available sizes include silk lined and unlined options priced at $2. Also offered are attractive lambskin gloves from France and kid gloves for girls priced at $1.50. Center aisle rear.
Beautiful little dresses with wool embroidery for girls ages 2 to 6 in pure white voile. Styles include Empire with waist frill, pleated collars, and wide pleats with sailor collar. Embroidery features rose or green or blue, with rosettes. Becond floor.
Local store promotes Kuppenheimer men s suits at 19 50 with new styles and tailoring. Also ad highlights children s toys and skates from Flexible Flyer sleds to Winslow hockey skates with prices ranging from 50 cents to 7 50.
An advertisement describes affordable rompers for boys with white fabrics in madras poplin pique and batiste. Styles feature blue or pink collars and cuffs with belts, smocking, or pastel embroidery. Prices range from 75 cents to 2 dollars.
Shoes for women who want style and comfort. Cordo calf in rich dark tan resembles cordovan with laced 8-inch top and perforated vamp details. Medium narrow toe, medium high heel supports the arch for steady walking and lasting service. Mahogany calfskin version offered in same style.
Men's shoes advertised from $3.50 with various leather styles and lasts. Belts and collars transition to large fashion shapes with broadcloth fabrics and chatelaine lace details. Stock collars in satin and net feature jabots, with Georgette crepe and embroideries priced up to $5. Stock heard at the Fairfield store main floor front.
In the front basement, corduroy suits for boys aged 4 to 8 offer velvet-like texture in blue green gray and brown with detachable white pique collars priced around $5. Overcoats for boys aged 2 to 10 come in gray or blue chinchilla and gray or brown mixes, double breasted with menswear styling, warmly lined and priced from $5 to $12.
The article argues boxing fosters courage, temper, and fair play, citing historical duel culture and the ring rules. It then describes a wedding in Park Avenue Sweden Lutheran church where Miss Hattie I. J. Johnson marries Mr. Hilmar C. W. Hedberg with detailed attire, attendants, and after-ceremony reception.
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