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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
10
Lot of children's wool sets with toque sweater and leggings from 1.49 to 1.98. New arrival includes cardigan weave men’s coats at 2.39. Wool sweaters with attached hood in white and colorways, sizes 26 to 31. Girls shawl collar sweaters in Oxford and cardinal priced at 0.98. Location 955 957 Main St. item descriptions and prices listed.
A citywide sale feature highlights lace collars and collar sets from 49e to 2.98, new ladies raslin combination suits and petticoats at 98e, rain proof hats at 39e, fleece lined vests and pants at 89c and 44c, men’s bath robes $2.49, stuffed doggies reduced to 9c and 4 9c.
Santiseq Cuba December 21 The Norwegian steamer Anita 34 tons on voyage from Halifax to Jamaica by way of Turkestan and Santiago Cuba is stranded on North Caicos Island the night of December 19 and is likely a total loss. Crew members were taken off for safety and salvage operations are underway.
At 164 State Street Abraham Lodge No 164 elected officers for the year led by President Max Cohen and Vice President Benjamin G Shalet. Other posts included Secretary Israel J Cohn Treasurer Php Glasner Monitor Theodore HM Steiber and guards. Delegates to district and constitutional grand lodges were named. The meeting ran from eight to midnight with a ten minute intermission and a fund drive raising 75 dollars plus 50 dollars from the lodge for War Relief in Europe.
During a shopping tour at Selly stores and the local flower shop Horan and Son, readers are invited to view fresh arrangements featuring azaleas poinsettias begonia de Lorraine cyclemen Pruniroses and foliage plants. The shop offers palm forms twig baskets and red ruscus Princess pine and red ribbon accents along with roses orchids camellias gardenias and narcissus with delivery.
From Chester England December 21 the Queensferry concentration camp holds over 2200 aliens in factory buildings once used by boiler makers. The camp features warded dormitories central heating hot water wash rooms, decorated rooms, day lounges and a hospital for 25 with a resident medical officer. Mail is censored, newspapers banned, and a canteen exists with a fixed price list. Prisoners govern themselves with captains for blocks and bays, and appeal for grievances. Activities include ship model building painting outdoor work and sports. A camp school trains German and Austrian scholars. a brass band and choirs perform. Officers enjoy special privileges and are paid under Hague convention terms.
An advertisement lists E. H Dillon & Co with addresses in Hartford and Paris offering wholesale and retail millinery items. It details fur scarfs, muffs, hats, and coats with prices, plus notes on Lynx, Wolf, Skunk, and Raccoon fur products and related household items. It includes a ration list and mentions trained cooks overseeing meals.
London reports a Warsaw letter describing Russian regiments marching in loose, mixed formation with officers ahead and dispersed groups behind. The author notes the army appears content and orderly, despite the scattered columns, and observes German airmen struggle to gauge troop numbers from the line. The soldier wears a jovial, playful demeanor amid weather and routine, yet the troupe ends each day in solid strength for rations and rest.
Ottawa outlines Canada's stance on German and Austrian naturalized residents during wartime. Officials say many are homebound Canadians who, while not aiding the ememy, deserve legal protection and fair treatment. They praise exemplary conduct and foresee these descendants becoming cooperative citizens aiding national development.
A reflection on how public holidays have shifted from their religious or solemn roots to festive and noisy celebrations, with Christmas highlighted as the enduringly wholesome and community driven holiday. The piece notes Christmas carol choirs and communal joy, then transitions to a brief legal notice: Edger L. Ryder of Ossining, New York, sues the New York Central Railroad for a 2 cent excess fare refund between Ossining and Tarrytown.
Cleveland December 21 William J Troy fifty proprietor of several hotels was found stabbed to death in a room at the Troy hotel on St Claire avenue and Ontario street early today. Over 200 dollars in cash and a diamond ring were missing prompting police to suspect robbery though the theory is not abandoned. A woman's telephone call to police said Our old friend Troy is dead been stabbed in his own hotel Better come over and look at him. The caller's identity remains undetermined.
Robert Maitland, esteemed English born bass of European fame, to perform bass solos in The Messiah with Bridgeport Oratorio Society on Tuesday evening December 23 at the State Armory. He has appeared in major European capitals and is praised as a top talent, with Bridgeport among his first U.S. engagements as he begins his American career.
Booker T. Washington spoke under the YMCA auspices at Plaza Theatre on the progress and education of the Negro race. Introduced by I. T. Warner, he urged continued schooling and challenged prejudices hindering ascent to equality, predicting equality with whites after generations of learning.
More than 70 former Detroit newsboys, now business and professional men, prepared to sell papers again to raise funds for a Christmas charity. Led by James J. Brady, they would buy papers from the regular boys to keep their routine intact. Volunteers include two physicians a judge an alderman a banker and many merchants and manufacturers.
A Stratford Library Association receipt features the late David Coe notebooks detailing Stratford history and genealogy from settlement to the present decade. Local sports highlight a high school basketball win over West Haven 16 to 14 with R Wheeler scoring the winning basket. A Sophie class dingbat oyster supper supports Stratford charities, plus Red Cross relief and a Red Men council fire program outline. Officers for General Joseph Walker council are listed with January installation at Grange hall.
German prisoners moved from Newbury race track to English prison ships under Col De Cordes. They enjoy warmer, shipboard conditions, dining on china, strict discipline, and better spaces. At Queen's Ferry Wales an unused iron works holds several hundred prisoners with sports fields nearby. Lack of employment and weather hamper activities. some knit socks and scarves. The Empress of India hospital ship is sold to Baroda's Maharaja to serve Indian soldiers.
Handkerchiefs described include MEN'S pure linen initial handkerchiefs two styles of initials 25¢ MEN'S silk handkerchiefs plus WOMEN'S embroidered plain and edged handkerchiefs in boxes. Also MEN'S, WOMEN'S and CHILDREN'S trimmed linen and fine lawn handkerchiefs with initial options and lace trims in assorted sizes and box presentation. CHILDREN'S linen initial handkerchiefs in fancy box priced at 50 cents.
Catalog-style listing describes Lavalizeres stone set jewelry with gift box and pearl drop. Includes mesh bags of German silver, rings with Gola filled stones, vanity cases with coin holders, and gold filled bracelets. Prices range from 48 cents to 2 dollars 75 cents.
Three color CAPE SKIN gloves described for women. Available in tan black and white.
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