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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1912

Page

2

One Woman to Another on Invalid Wives and Sympathy

An opinion piece contrasts the burdens of husbands caring for chronically ill spouses with the wives who must temper their demands. It urges restraint on unreasonable requests, notes the toll on income and nerves, and advises affectionate yet discreet handling of such situations. It also detours into a promotional paragraph about kidney pills and elderly care testimonials.

Bechane Jestone Shimiton Saleckers Sour Flance

Sunday baseball ruled lawful sport under New Mexico law

The New Mexico Supreme Court holds Sunday baseball is a proper and innocent form of sport not violative of the Sunday law which bans sports and horse racing. The decision says baseball is essential recreation and distinguishes it from disreputable activities, stressing its wholesome nature and fitness.

Davenport Padhe Enim Supreme Court of New Mexico

Distinctive tailored suit with fur trim and draped skirt

A navy blue suit features brown fox fur trimming, a Vert oight blue collar with Robespierre styling, and brown buttons. The skirt shows a draped back design with a front drape and side slashes, reflecting a shift from straight silhouettes. Also promoted: Foley Kidney Pills claimed to restore health for kidney and bladder issues.

Foley F. F. Brill Stratford Avenue Sixth Street

Venetian Gardens Offers Free Feather Novelties

Venetian Gardens manager Joseph Terry Lee announces patrons will receive feather novelties and leather gifts. The dining area has been decorated for holiday business, with greens and holly, and a first class chef promises top meals as crowds grow.

Venetian Gardens Joseph Terry) Lee

Holiday Presents and Gifts Guide at Local Stores Daily

Readers are urged to visit Eckler Co on Main Street for smoking items and manly gifts including briar pipes calabash and meerschaum plus tobacco tins and jars. Jackson's Book Shop offers Christmas books and a full line of affordable items. Mullin's shoe house stocks footwear for all ages while Moliah's 1026 Main Street showcases boots slippers and fashion footwear. The ad promotes a broad range of practical and ornamental gifts and suggests morning calls for convenience.

Resent Eckler & Co Main St Mullin Moliah Main Street

Graceful reception of gifts and holiday attire notes

A reflective piece on the etiquette of receiving gifts this Christmas, urging graciousness despite disappointment and urging a considerate attitude. It also surveys fashion trends including tam oShanter hats, two tone velvets, striped ribbons, moleskin coats, jeweled fillets, palm leaf bags, and blanket robes, with stocking care tips and a festive menu of relishes.

Witty quotes on insurance, fame, and bachelor life

A collection of pithy lines on risk and gossip. It notes that men keep secrets, suggests Broadway shows influence behavior, and comments on taxes and hero worship. The tone reflects social musings and humorous generalities from a past era.

State Past Archons Elect Connecticut Officers in New Haven

The State Past Archons association of Connecticut met in New Haven on Saturday night. Thomas H. Cox was elected president, succeeding William D. Crampton of Naugatuck. W. H. Pena of Hartford became vice president, Charles Peterson of New Haven secretary and treasurer, Albert H. Mills of Waterbury chaired the board of directors, with A. A. May Meriden and others as members. King George V and Queen Mary sent congratulatory messages to English journalists at a banquet of the Institute of Journalists.

Archons’ Association of Connecticut New Haven Thomas H. Cox Sown Clack Mini City Cox William D. Crampton Naugatuck W. H. Pena Hartford Charles Peterson New Haver Albert H. Mills Waterbury A. A. May Meriden A. H. Kolb H. Mabie Danbury G. Redsiaw Ansonia James F Goodwin W. H. Hard Naugawuch London George Queen Mary Instituts of Journalists

Sermon on Charity and Social Outcasts by Father Ford

New Haven December 16 Rev Joseph Ford preached at St Johns Church urging charity over Pharisaic displays. He contrasted John the Baptist and Jesus Christ on treating social outcasts and urged Christians to practice Nazarene charity in daily life rather than judging or ostracizing the unfortunates.

New Haven St. John’s R. C Joseph Ford Ather Pard St. John the Jesus Christ John

Giovanitti Guest at Reception Here

Arturo Giovanitti the Lawrence labor leader recently acquitted of murder was the guest of honor at a reception and banquet. The afternoon event at Eagles Hall drew about 1,500 attendees as Giovanitti spoke, followed by a banquet at the Atlantic Hotel where 150 Italians gathered for further addresses with Dr. N. M. Sasisone as toastmaster.

Arturo Giovanitti Lawrence Eagles Owe Giovanitti Atlantic Hotel Ganst N. M. Sasisone

CEMANEASY Hand Soap Promoted in 1890s Ad

An old advertisement touts Cemaneasy hand soap as gentle on skin and effective against stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt. It lists a large can for 30 cents and credits manufacture to Wm. H. Winn at 244 Swatlerd Ave.

Wm. H. Winn

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