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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1914
Page
14
A mother narrates a Christmas tale about Santa Claus and tiny brown-clad helpers who assist in wrapping presents. The little fairies join Mrs. Claus at the workshop, tying ribbons and placing candy, ensuring many children wake to gifts on Christmas Day.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad announced the appointment of Mr. M. J. Ormond as general agent with headquarters at 129 Church Street New Haven. He will oversee passenger business in New England and freight in southern New England, succeeding Norman W Pringle who becomes division agent at Buffalo. The change aims to unify solicitation of both passenger and freight traffic under one leader.
New York December 21 Presbyterians nationwide were urged to observe Self-Sacrifice Week from January 3 to 30. Clergymen suggested cutting butter and gasoline use, skipping grape juice and cigars, trimming desserts, avoiding opera, and saving funds to help a $430,045.95 debt of the Presbyterian Board of Home and Foreign Missions. Rev Dr Maitland Alexander urged pastors to lead the call amid wartime strain.
Column by Mac Levy of Babylon discusses athletic training and physical culture. It highlights his eighteen years of experience shaping athletes and rehabilitating people, asserting authority on exercise science and health measures for sporting success.
The article surveys boxing’s long opposition and reform from early England through Victorian Britain to modern America. It notes critics' flaws, references key figures like Jack Broughton and Jem Mace, and traces legal battles shaping boxing’s status in California and across the United States. It concludes boxing may rise again as a popular sport despite past brutality and disapproval.
A brief note lists wreaths and laurel roping services offered by John Reck and Son. The item highlights the preparation of ceremonial greenery and decorative ropes for events, suggesting a local tradesman or shop ad in a historical newspaper segment.
Quilty's Schools of Dancing at Colonial Ballroom Fairfield Avenue offers private advanced classes Friday evenings with admission 50 cents and Thursday sessions from 9 to 11, promoting dance instruction and social dancing opportunities.
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