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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
5
The article traces the 35 year push to replace gas street lighting with electric systems, noting early crude designs and the Paris 1878 display of Paul Jablochkoff’s electric candle. It highlights the birth of modern urban illumination and the Great White Way’s dazzling rise, ending with a Christmas notice for John Hreckh and son.
Instructions describe perforations, folds, and pleats for a front gore placket. Step by step to crease lines, stitch back seam, position a 2 inch belt under the upper skirt edge, and press for sharp pleat lines. Belt front edge notch guides center front with a large "O" perforation. Sizes range 34 to 88 inches.
A fashion item describes a silver net foundation draped with beige blue panne velvet. The gown features a crushed velvet girdle and silver beading on the net, with slightly longer skirts expected to trend in 1916.
Mr Higgins visits, eyeing a token petition signed by locals including Sinkins and Rover. Pop agrees to sign, pondering the idea of petitions as public service while drafting a government letter about removing the mailbox, framed by the local scene and a note about Czar Ferdinand.
Laura Jean Libby reflects on Christmas morning across classes and homes. She notes the lonely bachelor, the overworked woman, and shop girls finding joy, while tenement children await Kris Kringle and baskets of turkey and trimmings. The piece urges generosity and ends with a hint that Christmas betrothals foretell lasting happiness.
Miss Laura Jean Libbey offers to reply to letters sent to her at 916 President Street Brooklyn N Y. Instructions request correct name and address for attention and note that initials are printed. Personal letters cannot be answered.
A sick wife writes to Miss Libbey2 asking if her husband will stay despite his mother pressing for divorce. She recalls illness, a car injury, and time in hospital. She begs for guidance, insists she is loyal, and hopes his heart remains with her and their marriage.
A reader asks Miss Libbey for guidance on a strained romance. The message from E.Ww notes past affection, current indifference, and a hope he might change, asking if reconciliation is possible and whether a better match awaits.
A reader writes from Oklahoma about a 17 year old girl who loves a two year beau who wants to marry but she is told she is too young. He promises to wait, visits with parental consent may follow, and the writer seeks guidance on delaying marriage.
A factory worker, 18, writes of a harsh stepfather, a large family, and a mother pressing marriage. She fears never loving a husband and wonders how to meet someone she could care for. The reply urges waiting for love and promises the right partner will appear in time.
A 17 year old girl writes of a rocky engagement facing a rival girl who has corresponded with her fiancé. He denies letters to her, teases about the rival, and asks her to choose between them. She wonders if happiness lies in ignoring the other woman and staying with him.
A high school senior writes to Miss Libbey seeking guidance on choosing love or college. He is in deep love with a community girl who opposes college, arguing he can live well from farming. The letter urges persuasion and education as valuable, asking for advice on the best path.
Herbert Jones leaves racing for trench duty while 600 Chicago Belt Railway workers return to jobs. Philadelphia war payroll arrives with 2.425 million in gold from London. Tragic house fire burns Charles H Hayes and wife in Long Branch New Jersey. Bluefields Steamship Co suit against United Fruit Co. over 15 million damages advances in Philadelphia. About 600 horses meant for Britain drown when a barge sinks near the Anglo-Seton in the Hudson. DoJ probes Minnesott explosion as accidental. Levenpool damaged and beached per Lloyd’s. Captains von Papen Boy-Hol to sail to Germany Dec 31. Secret Service finds a counterfeit gold certificate slightly longer than genuine. Persian telegraph disruption traced Teheran to Kerman. John W Dana wreck sale at Gulfport. Zeppelin crew from October raid found dead in Germany. Noordam brings Armenian refugees and passengers to New York.
A collection of brief notes covers smokeless powder production by government and private plants for the U S and allied navies, a barbershop tale about an author’s face, impressive Sequoia National Park tree stats, Sir Arthur Owen’s pivotal ride in British history, Lake Batticaloa’s musical fish, and a Danish fats and acids export ban.
A fragment from Gilbert K. Chesterton's Poems contrasts sound and silence with images of ancient gold pride and passion, then shifts to a vision of a woman’s uplifted head and transformation. The speaker notes ears sealed yet eyes perceive, urging nobility of soul and cleanness of heart.
A collection of kitchen directions for oyster shirred shells and several desserts. Includes details for corning oysters with yolk and cream, suet fruit pudding with raisins dates and spices, cauliflower with a milk butter sauce, and a ginger molasses batter baked to finish.
London expresses confidence in Lord Hardings Viceroy of India and General Sir Beauchamp Duff, commander in chief, to handle any arising situation. Duff, a veteran with long service in India, rose from Royal Artillery to field marshal and has held key posts shaping India’s military and staff oversight.
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