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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
7
Fashion notes describe long drop earrings and matching necklaces, ruffles, novel fabrics, iridescent trims, ecclesiastical purple for evening wear, and extremely high pointed slippers. Velvet and brocade predominate, with belts, collars, cuffs, and wide shawl collars. Coats lengthen, waistlines return to normal, and trains remain common on evening dresses.
A railroad man explains irregular sleep and digestion from city life and credits Tona Vita with improving his health. He reports weight gain and renewed energy after several bottles. Bridgeport specialists promote the tonic as a modern remedy for nervous debility and related symptoms at Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy daily 9 am to 6 pm.
Bridgeport Business Men's Association votes to join C A Paul of United Illuminating Co. inviting members to New Haven on December 16 to witness the inauguration of the great white way. Graves Hurley and Gaylord named to oversee association collections. Graves to study Hartford system. New members Hincks Bros. & Co Jacob Flamm and Dr J H Callahan admitted. December meeting canceled due to busy merchants.
The Hartford Board of Education voted to remove Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice from authorized reading texts after a Beth Israel Congregation protest. Rabbi Ettelson argued the portrayal of Shylock insulted the Jewish community. the board noted no copies had been purchased in eight years. The session also debated school morning exercises and religious observance.
A large Bridgeport Club delegation of over 100 members will fill seats at Poli's theatre for a vaudeville program. The Elks will visit the players after the show, with District Deputy Michael Heaphy to lead a social session and local talent on stage. Tomorrow night promises a gala for Biks night as friends snap up remaining seats.
Labor men in New Haven expect the Trades Council to consider the McNamara confessions at its evening meeting the first since the statements. Central labor bodies nationwide have voiced condemnation and state organizations urge punishment. The Meriden Central Labor Union asks AFL leaders to aid authorities in pursuing instigators of the dynamiting outrages among workers.
William Rule aged 80 died after a short illness at Bridgeport hospital. Survived by widow and two daughters Margaret and Emma and one son Johnson. He was a Pioneer Camp W O W member. Sophia Naedele 79 died at her daughter’s home 90 Clinton avenue. Widow of John Naedele she was a well known German resident. husband perished in a fire on John street 26 years ago. Four children Henry Charles Emma and Sophia survived. Rev Herman G Weimer officiated at Sophia’s funeral at 193 Madison avenue with Humboldt Stamm U O R M and Victoria Stamm U O R M attending. grave prayers sang Nearer My God to Thee at Lakeview cemetery. William Gregory’s funeral was from 401 Park avenue with Rev E J Craft officiating. Ladies of the G A R held flag services and Arcanum lodge L O O F pallbearers. graves at Mountain Grove cemetery.
Indianapolis reports that clues in the nationwide dynamiting inquiry point to The Bridgeman magazine edited by J. J. McNamara. Items attributed to McNamara appear in the issue, describing union workers and noises at crime scenes. Federal evidence gathered locally is expected to be presented to the Grand Jury when it convenes on December 14.
George W Hopkins of the Bridgeport Evening Farmer invites rival publishers to New Plaza restaurant for his first anniversary celebration with a banquet and speeches. Attendees include Ray White, F W Montyne, C H Hugh, Charles Wilson, W H Hanscom, John W Roze, Harry Pierce, Charles Phelan, I Austin MacConnell and others as they discuss forming a publicity group for advertisers and merchants.
A blind horse owned by Barney Connors slipped on State Street’s icy pavement near Dr. Garrick’s residence. The animal, pulling too heavy a load, fell twice and needed lifting. Veterinary Surgeon Atkins treated it, swapped safety calks, and the beast rested at Lund’s stable overnight before morning sand sprinkling.
United Press dispatch from Los Angeles reports that every socialist candidate was defeated in the city. George Alexander led the Good Government slate over John Harriman with a total of 85,739 votes to Harriman's 61? The McNamara defense link appears as Joseph Scott, a Good Government candidate for the school board, while the anti liquor sales measure was also defeated by a wide margin of 65,65.
W C Dole finished the compass for the Automobile Club of Bridgeport adding 142 names to the membership roster. Working under the Connecticut Automobile Association and aided by President F T Staples, the club’s total rose to nearly 506. Dole said he enjoyed engaging with motorists and noted the group’s value in promoting road safety and benefits for members.
A reader shares practical tips from a household notebook. Methods include softening aged lemons with boiling water, blanching almonds, and using cold water to loosen skins. The note adds ideas for a refreshing salad with French dressing and lamp chimney cleaning with alcohol. It also mentions crouton making and soup croutons from stale bread.
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