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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
10
The piece advocates winter motoring on clear snappy days and explains comfort and safety. It covers dressing properly with sensible hats, warm shoes, and using the car foot rest. It also advises leaning back, watching the road to the side, and trusting the driver. it ends with a few light quotes and a political jab.
The article extols Christmas as a public celebration that preserves the festival’s original spirit. It contrasts it with Thanksgiving and July 4, noting carol music, church crowds, and folk songs as enduring traditions. It highlights children’s excitement, family rituals, and the evergreen magic of the holiday.
Laura Jean Libby warns young women about the dangers of flirting with married male employers. She urges self restraint, warns of social and reputational harm, and advises maintaining professional boundaries to protect future prospects and integrity.
Bridgeport forms a central Charity Organization Society to coordinate relief, find work for the unemployed, and protect the public from fraudulent solicitations. It will operate confidentially among approved groups, use a card system to track aid, employ paid visitors, and rely on public subscriptions for funds.
The article lists Bridgeport figures like W. R. Webster of Bridgeport Brass Co and J. G. Ludlum of International Silver Co among prospective directors. Officers to be elected soon. State Conference of Charities and Corrections will meet in Bridgeport next April boosting local social work interest.
Chicago December 20. Mrs. Nan Sperry Missouri Assistant Labor Commissioner issued safety guidelines for country girls arriving alone in big cities. Advice includes avoiding trips when possible, seeking police or YWCA stations for help, carrying money safely, avoiding strangers, arranging a meeting relative, and returning home soon. She highlights the need to protect and guide inexperienced workers.
Norman S. Goulgen of Fairfield formerly in Bridgeport plumbing has liabilities of 4533.03 with 3201.59 unsecured. Bankrupt assets listed include stock in trade worth 45 and open accounts due of 341.16.
Easton notes report Miss Betsie Seeley hosting visitors at home and Roscoe Loper returning to Port Jefferson after visiting his brother William Loper on Sport Hill. Congregational Sunday school plans Christmas exercises for December 28 at the church, while Baptist Sunday school prepares a Christmas cartata for Christmas Eve. Albert Hawkins carts ties from Mrs Blakeman’s woods to Stratfield. Mrs Florence B Andrews returns home after visiting relatives in Bridgeport. An unrelated line notes Mrs Anna Atkinson in Newburgh and Emma Smith of Ramapo Mountain involved in an umbrella incident. arrest mentioned.
Hartford authorities estimate the new corporation tax law will raise $350000 to $400000 annually in this district. Exemptions vanish. about 2000 corporations lose the $5000 break, adding $50 per company yearly. Another 4000 firms with income under $5000 pay $25 each, about $100000 more. Dividend income from other corporations becomes taxable, boosting receipts by $150000 to $200000.
A home dressmaking guide describes a rose voile one piece dress for busts up to 36 inches. It outlines velvet or satin belts, soutache braid trim, a vest option, Medici lace ruffle neck, and detailed cutting and sewing steps for the peplum, bodice, and skirt with left side opening, braid decoration, and careful seam easing.
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