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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
10
A discussion on the Presbyterian marriage vow to omit obey and the tension between traditional promises and modern equality. The piece notes brides’ preference for old forms, the idea of equal partners, and the gulf between ceremonial words and real authority in marriage.
Washington December article reports Mrs. William Forsy Scott of New York, chairing the Garden Club legislative committee, arguing against woman suffrage before the House Rules Committee. She says suffrage gains arise from self interest, urges leaving suffrage to states, and warns that federal action may aid opposing forces, namely Socialism and Mormonism, in undermining the Republic.
Practical fashion guidance for home sewists detailing simple dress designs using rich seasonal fabrics like taupe velvet and silver cloth. Instructions cover back skirt fullness, front drape, sleeve options, neckline shapes, and finishing touches with trims such as buttons or soutache braid. Also describes transforming a vest from decorative hat trims or lace bands into an attractive accessory.
A man stingy with family cash still donates to many outside causes. He aids a heathen Chinese appeal, a Christmas tree fund, a church fair, and even his widowed sister-in-law, while his wife’s bonnet and home needs strain his budget. The piece notes how family sacrifice often yields broader social gifts.
Practical hints for glossy hair using cloth polishing and gentle rubbing with French brilliantine. Guidance covers avoiding brushes for updos, combing up with water, braiding instead of coiling, and using small elastic nets with minimal pins for secure, discreet fittings.
Miss Iva Ruth King of Fairfield staged a debut recital before Bridgeport society at the Stratfield hotel dramatic room. Her versatile program ranged from Wee Willie Winkie to scenes from Romeo and Juliet and Jeanne d’Arc, with ardent encores by Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis and a supportive audience.
The article lists several young ladies serving as ushers for Missing including Miss Marion Hopkins, Miss Helen Wilson of Bridgeport, Miss Mabel Pickett, Miss Rachel Pickett, Miss Ethel Donaldson of Fairfield, and Miss Helen Peterson of New Haven. Also mentioned are performers Ida Ruth King and Ruth King with piano and vocal acts by Wheeler MSS and Elmer Beardsley in a program featuring Le Chevalier De Belle Brode and De vil aces from Jeanne DrArc.
A birthday surprise was held at Miss Mary Henninger’s home on Ash Street with games music and singing. Guests included Mary Henninger Inez Olmsted Darie Bauers Marthe Warner Louise Ringil Verne Osborne Ruth Olmsted and others. A mock marriage was performed with a future gift promised to the clergy recipient and an election of officers for the next month followed.
In Washington a sunbonnet may cost Celia Banks dear as her estate appeals a $5,000 Kentucky court judgment against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. The Supreme Court takes up the case after railroad attorneys argue Mrs Banks’ death resulted from wearing the bonnet and failing to see the train.
Waukegan Ti December 6 The jury found Mrs Ann Stadfeldt Mrs Jack Raymond Mrs Emma Stadfeldt Mrs Chris gable and Mrs Alma Walter guilty of rioting in the Volo rail riding case Mrs Kate Wagner was acquitted The judge noted the defendants were church members and condemned their act as taking the law into their own hands The penalty is six months in jail or 200 fine Also Michael Carroll fined 19 for driving a hearse over Boulevard for pleasure vehicles only.
The Warner Bros carnival opens in Seaside with a large crowd and decorated halls. Firemen in uniform mingle with guests as Spelder’s orchestra plays. A three day program includes a town parade with Fairfield and American Grapho phone company, plus prizes for dancing and other features.
Milas Marion P. Gibney will be formally introduced to New York society at a tea from 4 to 7 at the home of Dr. and Mrs Gibney, 16 Park Avenue. Among attendees from this city are Mrs. Alvin C. Bruel, Mrs Jim Beardsley, Mrs W. B. Seolay, Ming Louise Gould, and Mr and Mrs H F Greenman.
Professor Triebel, a Rome academician, says American women have feet and hands too large, altering the beauty of the figure when removed from snow scenes. He notes Latin European women appear more proportioned and suspects American dress is a factor. He praises American women’s ability to dress well despite the critique.
The readable text fragment mentions an angry, fast living individual and a professor, with phrases about enthusiasm and a mysterious Americas reference. Specific names and full context are unclear, leaving a partial glimpse of an energetic person and accompanying commentary without complete details.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mis Pankhurst hungry and thirsty. Dex Lonton and Gim Heustalinn Panwhiraty are named as leaders. It mentions a confrontation at The Majestic and a prison or arrest status, with unclear details and dates.
A December report from Parts notes a proposal to restore nursing orders to Paris hospitals. Petitions signed by seventeen individuals argue the church state separation, estimating a $60,000 annual cost and hospital neutrality if religious orders return. Separate item recalls a hunting accident leaving Joanie Mer fatally injured.
The fragmentary text provides unreadable names and phrases. Readable elements mention a third position and unclear local context. No coherent events, places, or dates emerge to identify a clear news item.
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