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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
3
The article describes sewing steps for a Nile green chiffon dress and cape, noting open width fabric use, specific perforations, gathering, and attachment of bands and yoke. It lists sizes 32 to 44 inches bust and waists up to 44 inches, with prices around 15 cents per Cape.
A fragmented poem describes a lush landscape with plowing, deep furrows, rippling water, and flowering plants. It depicts mango sprays, sun birds, bees, and various animals while hinting at peace and plenty in a distant realm. The text blends natural imagery with musical, decorative language.
A fragment recipe page describes cutting meat and layering with paprika and pepper, simmering two hours, a biscuit style salad, coating croquette pieces, and a custard bake with beaten yolks and milk. Instructions mix unclear terms with several dishes and baking steps.
Next Sunday at four o'clock the Junior Department of the Young Women’s Christian Association presents a themed program. Busy Bees will usher, Pollyannas present a pantomime "She No Evil Think No Hint and Speak No But." Qui Vive Club handles music, Jolly Juniors hostesses, and missionary boxes will be given to each club for India aid. A stereoptical talk on India features Miss Rutherford’s work.
England’s long supremacy in cotton spinning traces to Samuel Crompton born near Bolton. At age 20 in 1779 he perfected the mule enabling long, strong thread production and laying the foundations for Lancashire’s global cotton industry.
A vivid period scene portrays a city ballroom lit brightly as youths and maidens dance. The piece contrasts polished temptations with naive girls returning home alone, urging self restraint and warning of harm from unscrupulous men.
A reader asks Miss Libbey for guidance on a romance with a brakeman. Libbey urges cautious introductions, suggests not rushing into acquaintance, and advises on chaperoning social outings and avoiding hasty bonds. The letter touches on age, marriage status, and prudent social conduct.
A barrage of short items includes the rise of a revolutionary engine called a mile, a dance etiquette query answered by a brother, a charter for Utility Motor Car Service Co. of Philadelphia in Dover Delaware with 3 million capital, a quip on Ypres pronunciation, wartime musings on glory, holiday gift gags about potatoes, stories of holiday seating woes, a Philadelphia Stock Exchange seat sale at 3600, and pet prices at 31.00.
Mrs. Frank Wells and Cora enjoyed a shopping expedition in the Metropolis Monday. A church event Friday evening under the Christian society features a play with named characters and guests. The Ladies' Aid society meets at the parsonage this afternoon at 2:30. Bibert S. Brinsmade is working for George Shelton of Booth Hill. The Congregational Sunday school prepares a cantata The Manger Babe to replace the usual Christmas exercises with songs and carol singing. Committees include Mrs. T. Yeoman Williams, Mrs. Frank B. H. Wells, Mrs. Burr F. Beach, Miss Mildred Tucker, and Mrs. Howard S. Beach. Santa Claus will bring gifts as usual. Joseph M. Tucker is improving after illness. Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. builds a cesspool for Albert Christie, encountering water trouble. Mrs. Frederick Hvitts returns home from a Huntington visit. Long Hill mines resume with Mr. Edwards of Stratford as foreman. operations expected to run day and night. Mrs. Herbert Frith is slowly recovering after hospital operation. Mrs. Henry Nichols of Long Hill visits Danbury for three weeks. Miss Mamie Wolf is at Bridgeport Hospital recovering from tumor surgery. Mrs. Martin J. MacDonough and Miss Kate Finnell canvass to boost St. Vincent's hospital fund. The remains of J. Borden Harriman, New York banker, were taken to New York for funeral at Grace Church today at noon. interment at Woodlawn, NJ.
November Joe confronts Miss Phedre Pointarre with a sharp tale of Atterson’s bank robbery. He suspects a lover’s plot involving a drugged whisky and a jewel of deceit. Phedre, shaken, questions her role while Joe urges turning the money over to the bank and seeking McAndrew’s help. The twist hints at a dangerous pursuit through the bush.
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