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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
14
The essay warns mothers that neglecting milk teeth harms lifelong health. It explains how early tooth loss or decay distorts mouth development, jaw alignment, and facial structure. A dentist’s statistics show many parents pull teeth to avoid pain, worsening future dental issues.
Household notes discuss folding in recipes to minimize mixing, potato storage to reduce rot, lime use for cellar protection, and churning tips for butter. It suggests adding soda to cream to help butter bits gather, and lemon juice to improve apple salads. Cleaning black fur with olive oil and polish is also advised.
Laura Jean Libby cautions young city workers about male predators in crowds and night entertainment. The piece urges vigilance, proper chaperones, and reporting approaches to protect against strangers and street predators who lure innocent girls into danger. It argues for safer diversions and warns against cheap romances and clandestine meetings.
Two women debate John Choi ces for a necktie at a store counter. A seller suggests any color if John has no preference. Also noted are a motor driven fire apparatus cost claim and a comical line about dynamite to the chief, plus an obituary item for Mrs Hannah Murphy aged 111 in Bing hamton New York.
Home sewing note describes a fancy dancing or formal dress with a high waistline accordion plaited skirt. It explains fabric choices, pattern layout on the lengthwise fold, and construction steps including plaiting, placket finishing, and attaching a lace peplum bodice. It recommends chiffon and silk fabrics and notes the debutante style.
Patented ARIAL material mentioned with Nap technique and April 30 1907 date. Describes home dressmaking articles prepared for this newspaper from the latest Pictorial Review styles.
Great excitement fills the Orphan Asylum as Christmas nears with Johnnie and Anna dreaming of gifts. A festive program begins with schoolroom performances, a Christmas tree on Christmas Eve, and gifts donated by several patrons. Children receive stockings at bedtime, then a turkey dinner and ice cream on Christmas Day.
At six o clock on Tuesday evening December thirtieth Miss Ethel Page daughter of Mrs Hugo Allan Mackinnon and Edward Frederick Hurd son of Mr and Mrs William Frederick Hurd will wed at Miss Mary Hurd's home 157 Coleman Street The Rev Clinton W Areson and Rev Frank H Bigelow will officiate Gladys Warner maid of honor John Seerling best man The Page family recently moved here while Hurd known in town attended B H S and Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity They will live in Boston following the ceremony At eight o clock Monday evening Ada Rowe and Edward Carlson were quietly married at St Augustine's rectory by Rev Father Murphy The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and a black velvet hat The couple plan to reside in this city
Mrs. Pressonia Mann-Martin spoke at an open meeting of the Association of Women Opposed to Suffrage and was entertained at luncheon at the Country Club. Mrs. Willetta Larkin, recently operated on for appendicitis, is recovering and accepting calls. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brewer of 100 Unquowa Hill. he is plant superintendent at Bridgeport Brass. Attorney and Mrs. Charles Stuart depart for a Southern trip, returning by spring. Ferdinand J. May of Conconully, Washington, visits his parents at 1816 North Avenue for six weeks. In Trenton, Robert L. McEldowney, son of a Pittsburgh millionaire, now suing Cecilia Stahowski for maintenance, says he earns $40 a month and gives her a third.
An ornate poem describing death as a gentle passage and a comforting presence. It envisions loved ones surrounding the dying, whispering prayers, easing sorrow, and guiding the soul toward rest. The verse reflects on mortality, peace beyond life, and the hope of reunion.
Miss Anita Belleville runs London's sole women led timekeeping service, delivering Greenwich time via her highly precise chronometer. Tested at Greenwich Observatory her device varied only one tenth of a second in a week and remained accurate amid travel by train bus and tram. Her father started the family trade, continued by her mother, and now Miss Belleville maintains the lineage by serving watchmakers across the city.
Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton Massachusetts reports health improvements after using Foley Kidney Pills to ease sleep disturbance bladder weakness joint stiffness and rheumatic pains. Hindle's Drug Store promotes the remedy in a testimonial ad.
A clever musical entertainment titled A Bunch of Roses delighted a large audience at St. Luke's Parish House for the Girls' Friendly Society. Leland Lounds drew applause as the sole male in the cast, with strong musical numbers and tableaux by Geo Alderson, Florence Victory, and Gertrude Gibbons. Cast included Hazel Sims, Myrtle Heiliman, Anna Skoda, Annie Nordbeck, Marie Hurli man, Doris Allerton, Edith Leach, Flossie Victory, Irma Bunnell, Mae O’Neill, Ella Univin, Mrs Louis Carsten sen, Mrs Stanton, and Leland Lounds. Beatrice Bolles was the accompanist. The show repeats at 8 this evening in the same venue.
D. J. Flannery of Bridgeport Screw plans Christmas in Pittsburgh, two weeks away. Walter Stemler of U. M. C. heads to St Louis for holiday with parents. In Trenton, Elizabeth Mansell, state home for girls superintendent, may become next Overseer of the Panebare.
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