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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment mentions unknown names and terms in a cryptic line. Readers are left with incomplete phrases about time, places, and possible events, offering little clear context or identifiable entities.
The article outlines DIY neckwear options using lace, net fichus, and embroidered panels. It describes crescent moon shaped collars, scalloped edges, plaited ruches, and handkerchiefs repurposed into decorative collars. It notes materials like ball lace, batistes, and Mexican drawn work for delicate embellishments.
A holiday novelty describes miniature cinematographs made from cloth strips with black on white pictures attached by flaps. A pulley and crank move the reel to simulate motion, and some versions include a magnifying glass for a closer view, offering varied levels of sophistication.
A bright ad describes a big St. Bernard on a wheeled running board with a steel chain to pull it, priced at 75 cents. The copy notes no glass and that the effect is the same as pricier sets, appealing to children as a Santa Claus present.
The article advocates including children in preparing the Christmas tree decorations. It suggests safe, homemade ornaments like popcorn strings and paper chains, warns against candles, and advises avoiding open flames to prevent accidents while keeping the tree bright with glass balls and tinsel.
The piece features a no-seam construction in chiffon and lace blouses. The sleeve resembles a kimono with no underarm fit, extending to the belt to create a gathered fall below the waist. The design avoids underarm wear with chiffon fabrics and favors a loose drape rather than tight fitting sleeves.
A folding footstool for gifts features a leather top and folds to a compact 4 by 10. The unit stores in a leather case available in red brown or green to match the stool top.
Instructions for fruit puddings and Christmas table decor including a poinsettia centerpiece. Recipes include mixtures with breadcrumbs suet figs cherries orange peel apples and sugar plus eggs and milk. Also notes on ornamental favors holly roses and a Jack Horner pie. Forsythia and fern revival hints conclude with plant care remedies.
The article suggests gift ideas for men including ties in dark hues, Swiss chime watches, scarf pins with cuff links, picture frames, and books. It notes a desk set, carved book rack, heavy letter seal, and cream stationery with engraving. For outdoorsy fathers, a tennis racket and an extra quality rifle are offered as paired gifts.
A brief feature highlights crocheted miniature gloves and purses as quick gift solutions for friends. The craft item fits inside a white glove and emphasizes simple design using white crochet with button accents.
A damaged description notes a card prize of $1.26 and a small metallic disk with a tiny opening showing a tram symbol. The disc’s disk top is altered by a small cap or cover.
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