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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
3
The piece argues peace does not breed effeminacy and honors Belgium’s long wartime resilience. It notes Belgium grew rich and powerful industrially before the conflict, while generations endured sickness, death, and poverty to support families under harsh conditions, proving human resolve remains intact.
The article notes Judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton as the first distinctively American humorist per Artemus Ward. Nova Scotian jurist and author of Sam Slick, he was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia on December 17, 1798. He served on the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, retired in 1866, moved to England, and was elected to Parliament.
Plain circular skirt pattern from Pictorial Review explains the two and a half yard length for 64 inch fabric and 2 1/2 yards for 44 inch fabric. The yoke is cut in one piece with a high waist rise, buttons serve as the sole trimming, and stitching guides outline gore assembly and final deep hem finish.
A pastoral scene where the speaker rests in a sunlit field while the reaper works nearby. He notes the scent of lindens, bloom on bent grass, and the distant sounds of sheep and rompers as August heat presses down.
A collection of old time recipes includes Almond Balls with tomato sauce garnish and a Fruit and Nut Salsa with preserved ginger and citrus. Also describes Almond Cake filling, Pecan Cookies, and a butter rich batter for cake layers, with instructions on mixing, baking, and frosting.
Regular monthly meeting of the [Sgapdante class will be held tomorrow after school in the Assembly hall. The class motto and colors will be chosen. Miss Foster announces Meriden girls will oppose in the prelim game Saturday. Boys will face Ansonia High. two good games expected. Tickets on sale from team members or at the door. Dancing to follow at the Boys' club. Athletic association held a five minute meeting breaking speed records. reports read and constitution amendment discussed. Girls basketball practice moved to this afternoon at the Boys' club. Also tips on frying potatoes and a note on trimming the Christmas tree and a Farmer Want Ad reference.
A reader asks about true love versus smooth relations and whether to demand a diamond ring. Advice suggests caution, avoiding quarrels, and considering pearls or a different ring if budget dictates. The column also notes pearls darken in kitchen exposure and advises consulting a jeweler for affordable options.
A reader asks how to handle a twenty one year old suitor who promised marriage but has not followed up. The adviser urges a frank talk through a trusted male relative to clarify intentions and protect the reader’s interests without pressuring the partner.
A 1910s style column advises young women to refuse gifts such as dresses or wraps from suitors to avoid obligation and preserve independence. It notes the pressure of fashion, the idea of Philopena as a forfeit, and warns that accepting valuable items can complicate relationships or future weddings.
A reflective piece on how scaring children for misbehavior harms their physical and mental development. It argues fear weakens heart and glands and can lead to lasting cowardice. The author urges teaching fearlessness paired with caution and informed awareness of danger.
A collection of practical kitchen tips and domestic hints. Includes instructions for making shepherd's pie mush and hardy stews, pantry hygiene using paper towels, fabric care machine tension guidance, and ways to soften hard water. Also suggests Christmas planning with family help and methods to reduce onion odor.
Wallingford offers one hundred thousand dollars to buy Griswald county property from hedge to Blackie Dew's and from the pike to the river. Griswald accepts after a heated exchange over the true boundary, while neighbors mock and plot a reputational showdown and a wall may replace the hedge.
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