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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

13

Judge Walsh to Speak at Elks Banquet Anniversary

Judge John J. Welsh of the Common Pleas court accepted an invitation to speak at the 30th anniversary banquet of Ridee Port Lodge of Elks to be held at Stratfield on December 13. About 250 members have reserved places, with many more expected before week’s end. The committee urges all applications for seating be made by Thursday night to arrange accommodations.

Judge Walsh Banquet of Elks John J. Welsh Com- Mon. Pleas Court Rideeport Lodge Ellks Stratfisid

Dress Design for Nurse or Morning Wear From Pictorial Review

Prepared for this newspaper by Pictorial Review, a two fold dress pattern described as suitable for a nurse or morning dress. The article details fabric needs, a box pleat construction, perforation markers, and stitching instructions for shaped gores and waist adjustments. It notes linen or percale materials and a generous yardage for a medium size.

Sewing directions for a Victorian style costume gown

Instructions describe perforations, folds, and pleats to form a placket and seams on a skirt and sleeve. It covers gathering at the waist, belt placement, and sleeve assembly, noting ideal finishing steps and minor alterations while acknowledging the costume’s professional look and latest styles by The Victorias.

White Pine Blister Endangers Eastern Forests and Crops

Four major outbreaks in Massachusetts New York reveal the white pine blister disease. It spreads via pine to currants to pine, threatening eastern and western pines, currant bushes, and gooseberries. Control hinges on legal authority to destroy diseased pines and nearby currants, otherwise spread continues. The disease now appears in several New England states and Ontario, with potential impact on timber and horticulture nationwide. Also noted: anti trust suit motion in St. Louis and a Schenectady murder death sentence decision.

United States Massachusetts New Europe Germany Clas Sugar Pine England Denmark Holland Buffalo New York Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Pennsylvania Ontario Canada

Modish skirts described in blue green plaid style

The text depicts contemporary fashion with a blue and green plaid skirt featuring plain blue velvet pockets at the girdle and pannier, extending to the hips. It notes two toned corduroys and velveteen plaids as fabrics, paired with crepe de chine shirtwaists, reflecting period dress details.

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Arranged Marriages and Duty in Love’s Horizon

Laura Jean Libby discusses European debates on arranging marriages between maimed soldiers and healthy young women. She weighs pity against duty, warns against marrying for pity, and argues mature women may choose love and companionship with a helpless man, while青年 women should pursue hopeful romance or prudent partnership.

Europe Farresee Dir Dita

Miss Libbey Replies to Your Letters

Miss Libbey answers reader letters with guidance on addressing envelopes and writing etiquette. The notice directs that initials be printed and letters written on one side of paper with ink. It provides the address for Miss Laura Jean Libbey at 916 President Street, Brooklyn, N Y.

Yoonm Libbe Laura Jean Libbey President Street Brooklyn

Entertain Young Men While Betrothed Is Away

A reader asks if it is proper for a man away from home to entertain other young men while engaged to a woman. The reply condemns mistrust and states that young men should not be entertained in the absence of a betrothed partner. the point is urged with calm warning and gentle, effective reminder.

Miss Libbey

Dear Mise Libbey Advice on Lovers Turmoil and Silence

A 20 year old girl reader asks if constant scraps with her fiancé, four months her senior, will continue after marriage. The mentor suggests quiet, earnest talks to deter such disputes and notes marriage can change a habit if there is good in one.

Mise Libbey Tam Wes

Can One Love A Flirt A Young Woman Remembers

A 21 year old girl recounts a five year past meeting with a young man in a park. She kept a cool distance at first then he treated her with respect and asked for engagement. She refused and drifted apart but now longs to forget and hears from him again seeking to see her.

Too Young To Have Beau rules Of Courtship Inquiries

A letter from two troubled girls aged fourteen and fifteen asks Miss Libbey how a good boy’s opinion is gained. They note the boys seem changed and share their friendships while seeking guidance on courtship and romance in a period tone.

Miss Libbey

Won't Allow Wife to Go or Come

A married woman asks Miss Libbey for advice about a husband who limits her movements and bans visitors. The reply urges patient discussion, emotional balance, and gentle perseverance, suggesting happiness will return and behavior may improve.

Engaged Couples Question Public Opinion Column

Two 18 year old girls seek guidance on kissing while engaged.寄 The note suggests visiting with two young men and invites parental presence in the last hour to ensure happiness and protect the engagement, implying social norms and warnings about propriety.

Turning Back Time to Soapy Blanket Fomentations

Home Health Club presents an old fashioned remedy from Dr D H Reeder of Chicago. The piece recalls a 25 year warning of consumption and praises deep breathing, rational exercise, and practical home remedies. It highlights Soapy Blanket Fomentations as a simple, effective treatment for nervous disorders, heart and lung issues, digestive troubles, dropsy, and kidney problems.

D.H. Reeder Chicago Berlin England

Old Fashioned Health Cure and Doctor’s Answers

A Home Health Club remedy recommends applying a liquid mixture and green soap over the body, then five minutes massage and five minutes soaking before rinsing with lukewarm water. The doctor advises on blackheads, diet links, facial treatment with acetic acid solution, and routines to wash nightly. He also attributes a child’s sleep crying and stuttering to worms and prescribes Calc. Phos. 6x.

Christmas in Benny’s Notebook The Krissmus Lore

A childlike verse about Christmas rituals and traditions. The speaker describes December twenty fifth as Krissmuss, trees decorated, a curious sack of misunderstandings, the ashman taking the tree, and no school during Krissmus week. Humorous expectations mix with simple memories and playful misspellings.

Probate Court Won’t Interfere In Insane Discharge Matter

Judge Miller said the court would not recommend or interfere with discharges of state inebriates or the insane from state hospitals. The board of charities adopted a resolution to maintain this stance, aiming to reduce delays caused by relatives seeking releases.

Board of Charities Miller Anyqone jJudge Miller Bard of Charities Fudge Miller

Capital Battle Over Suffrage Amendment Amid War of Words

The National American Woman Suffrage Association plans its annual convention in Washington from December 14 to 19, led by Mrs. Esther C. Nielson of Denver. Opposing group head Arthur M. Dodge of New York directs the anti suffrage effort as the heated campaign continues nationwide.

Congress National American Woman Suffrage Association Washington Esther C. Nielson Denver Arthur M. Dodge New York National Association

Plump Pudding and Pineapple Parfait Recipes

A collection of old fashion dessert and savory dish instructions. Plum pudding with suet currants raisins and candied peel. pineapple parfait with stiff eggs and pineapple juice. baked Finnan Haddie with milk and butter. fruit salad with orange banana prunes and apple. orange bread pudding with orange rind milk and meringue.

Finnan Haddie

December Snow Scene in a Moorland Dawn

A December landscape shows moonlight fading as snow falls softly across a snow whitened wasteland. Hoar frost glints on bare heath while distant winds roar. A herd shivers on hoary meadows as forest pines glitter anew and a white robed figure passes past the scene.

Howard

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