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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
10
Debutante Jeanette contends with a severe cold sore before a debut and dance. Advice suggests aspirin to curb infection, alum to dry and treat the sore, sterilized needles if blisters form, and cautious puncture. Alternatives include peroxide or camphor when alum is unavailable, or stypic pencil for cuts. Do not squeeze or cover unless necessary.
Paris December 2. After Mme Bernhardt’s American tour the United States actors funded a souvenir gift. Subscriptions grew quickly and a gold crown was chosen. Miss Julie Opp delivered the crown, and the presentation occurred simply at Bernhardt’s Paris residence on Boulevard Pereire.
Mr and Mrs Fran ie B Sayre who left New York aboard the George Washington last Saturday will be guests of Mr and Mrs W H Page at No 6 Grosvenor Square when they arrive in London on December 6.
London December 2 American theatrical manager Mr Anderson leaves aboard the Olympic after a Paris trip reporting European theatre business stronger than America. He says the US has too many theaters in New York Pittsburgh Detroit Buffalo Cleveland and Cincinnati with only top shows profitable and traveling companies feeling the impact.
London reports the Weir estate of William Weir of Kildonan Ayrehire left property valued at 12 256 966 with a death duty of 1 688 300 plus about 1 500 000 on hereditary property.
A home dressmaking guide for Misses and small women detailing a four piece skirt with a high waistline. It covers fabric use, stay length, and step by step construction notes including plaits, folds, and finishing edges, plus optional belt and decorative touches.
Alcohol cleans piano keys and beef makes fine soups while fried banana lard on rice forms a luncheon. Prick sausages before cooking and use baking soda to fix slightly sour cream. Preserve jellies with hot paraffin and iron Maons on the wrong side. Use skimmed milk on oilcloth, bath eyes at night, and rinse glass with uniform water. Keep bread unwrapped, serve plain sausage with parsley butter, and stitch towels.
Laura Jean Jsbey dispenses advice on winning a man's heart, urging patience and pursuit by the man. She argues women should let the suitor pursue, avoid overcoquettishness, and resist pushing marriage talk early. Readers are urged to be modest, listen, and let romantic outcomes unfold naturally.
New York reports women nationwide joining a boycott on eggs to press 35 cents per dozen or less. Women clubs and organizations mobilize housewives to halt purchases, signaling a near disruption of home egg supply in major cities. Court actions and inquiries begin, with strong signs of decisive action ahead.
John Van Ousen of Paterson New Jersey was sentenced from one to eight years for killing Herman Strong with a billiard cue. In Newark Alfonso Lan disi was sentenced to die during the week starting January 1 for murdering his one hour old child.
Winston Churchill flew twice as a passenger at East Church on Saturday and then personally piloted a nearly hour long ascent with Captain Lushington. They reached about 500 feet and traveled 30 to 40 miles in strong winds before Lushington resumed control.
A drugstore remedy titled Globe Pine Compound with glycerine and pine extract mixed in whiskey claims rapid relief for coughs and colds. It warns buyers to avoid uncertain mixtures and notes strong demand over six years. Also advertises Catandir Compound with essence of pepsin and ginger syrup for indigestion from Globe Pharmaceutical laboratories of Chicago.
London reports Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria marks the sixty fifth anniversary of his accession. He has the longest reign among major sovereigns, surpassing Louis XIV when adjusted for guardianship periods. In Pekin, officials note Chinese rebels plot with outlaw bands for another rebellion and summary executions occur without trials.
Tetuan reports Principe Alfonso a king’s cousin and Colonel Viven flew from Tetuan to Araila along a Moor infested route. They hovered over enemy positions and, amid Moorish fire, dropped bombs into the enemy campment after narrow escapes. Bogota notes Congress adjourned without tariff or oil and bank concessions.
Advertising copy promotes Musterole as a white ointment made from pure oil of mustard and other ingredients. It claims instant relief for sore throat, rheumatism, tonsillitis, croup, stiff neck, and nerves, presenting a modern alternative to traditional mustard plasters and promising no blistering.
The article emphasizes careful home lighting for comfort and convenience while stressing economy as a key issue. It highlights practical approaches to illumination, aiming to balance user comfort with cost savings.
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