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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
10
The description outlines a fashion trend with a therelike corset over skirt resembling trousers. It calls for boots with patent caps and colored buckskin or suede topes, worn with a velvet girdle and silver-threaded eyelets. Sleeves are puffed at the shoulder, finished by a velvet girdle with tassel.
A promotional claim states that Tapeline cures tapeworm infections in three hours, removing the worm head and all. The remedy is advertised as guaranteed with no prior preparation or steps mentioned. The source presents bold assurances without clinical evidence.
The Republican club has vacated its second floor assembly hall in the Studio Building and moved to smaller rooms after rent cuts. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson presides, City Clerk Robinson is secretary, and William B. Seeley is treasurer. The club relies on assessments from Republicans and officials, previously funded by D. H. Warner.
Miss Blanche Hall wins strong welcome in Biron as she stars in The Conspiracy at the Lyric Theatre. The cast includes Mike Hall Lowell Sherman Kane and others with strong support from Byrne Frex and Darmey. The production uses familiar New York staging and promises high entertainment for local audiences.
The Young Men's Christian association announces Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute will address a men's mass meeting Sunday, December 20, in a local theatre. Washington, a noted statesman and scholar, credited with advancing his race, is praised for Tuskegee’s success and his executive abilities. Also mentions a fur sale at E. H. Dillon & Co. and a fire in Sandwich, Mass.
A local fur dealer advertises a vast display of reliable fur scarfs and muffs in many furs including Black Fox Lynx Marten and Mink. The sale emphasizes prices lower than January sale levels and features a wide range of children’s furs at wholesale prices.
Earl Kitchener joined King George and King Albert at the front as Britain plans a renewed attack. Dispatches claim his 1,250,000 strong new army has reached the line, lifting allied forces from Ostend to Ypres to 700,000 while German reserves total about 600,000, with overall forces near 1,300,000.
The Hibernians elected O Connor as president at the meeting. Officers chosen include Dunn as vice president Oakey as recording secretary Coleman as financial secretary O Neill as treasurer Whalen as sentinel Sullivan as sergeant at arms and McCarthy as trustee. The Home building fund showed nearly $1000 raised with about $1400 more expected from members. A history book drive was started for parochial schools and a subscription funded new Irish history books. A reception for carnival workers and helpers is set for Wednesday evening in smithers hall.
Catherine Brennan Tyene White and others named will receive diamond rings for the largest receipts at the carnival. Ma Lon ey s orchestra will provide dancing music and refreshments. Rev F O Rourke will speak on his lecture and work among the negroes in West Africa.
Freddy Welsh the world lightweight champion is guided by manager Harry Polock with hopes of a five figure payday in spring. He aims for catchweights to stay sharp, avoiding overtraining. Talks continue to match Welsh with Packey McFarland and Jimmy Duffy, while promoters seek a Milwaukee ten round event. Taft advocates economy and Congress may back the effort.
Alderman O C Cole of Bridgeport loses the chairmanship of the fire department committee after supporting Alderman Primrose for president of the common council. The move reshuffles several committees as Republicans from the East Side key the council. Cole had pushed safety measures and fire limit extensions while advocating Primrose, who is an East Side alderman.
The Alumni Drama Club heard Philo Calhoun discuss Irish drama and the authors Yates Synge and Lady Gregory. He traced the movement to a planned effort in Paris and London starting in 1899 and noted Synge’s four years in the Aran Islands influencing Irish theatre. The talk also touched on dramatist Synge and Yates, and a social gathering followed. The next meeting notes January 4, 1915.
Adv advertises women's linen initial handkerchiefs in three styles with half dozen box and prices around $100 per box. Men’s pure linen initial handkerchiefs offered in two styles. Includes details on initials and box quantities.
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