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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
16
A brief feature presents latest home dressmaking ideas with stepwise instructions. It explains methods to adjust webbing or canvas strips under the skirt, attach upper edges, and hints at embellishments like braid and embroidered waist designs. Prices and sizes noted for reference.
A wartime poem recalls a comrade brave and true as war drums sound. The speaker and friend march together until a bullet wounds the comrade, who insists the speaker load the rifle again and continue the fight, joining the endless life of comradeship beyond death.
A vintage recipe snippet lists Bread Muffins with bread crumbs milk flour eggs butter and leavening, then describes a Bread Tart with almonds wine and lemon, a Bread Croquettes with peaches and a Spanish Souffle built from bread crumbs and eggs, baked until firm and served with fruit.
A Christmas vignette set in Etowas Week as children watch delivery wagons from a nursery window. Mother sings a quiet carol and the scene centers on the Nativity with Mary, the baby Jesus, the wise men, and the humble stall in a tender holiday moment.
A reader seeks guidance on adolescent romance, dating etiquette, and letter writing tips for a sixteen year old girl and her older suitor. The response advises modest conduct, limiting late visits, avoiding intimate sitting, and addressing the companion formally, ending with a friendly signoff.
Pearlies Libbey writes that her father disapproves of her suitor, a 29 year old man from a fine family living with his sister. She notes long correspondence, visits, and the prospect of meeting him next month. She argues for marrying for wealth and happiness over the father’s concerns about temperament or wealth differences.
The speaker urges respecting good parents plans for their child, warns against marrying without love regardless of wealth, and advises allowing a worthy admirer to prove himself to win parental consent in time. Emphasis is on honesty, suitable prospects, and patience in aligning affection with family approval.
An editorial essay argues working girls are both bashful and appealing yet wary of male admiration. It praises their industry and loyalty, noting many men favor working wives over heiresses for stable, true love and a secure home life.
Poem-like text depicts a nativity scene with Wise Men Mary and kine adoring the newborn child. The guiding star twinkles from the heavens as angels sing, announcing the birth of Christ the baby King.
A collage of school life items from a high school year book era notes student activities. Sophomore class motto in Latin we aim to excel. Ray Cosgrove of Carnegie Tech attends practice and may play with the Alumni Saturday. Senior geometry class honors Mr Wittstein with an article of esteem. Mandolin club recital at commercial chapel. Christmas Day reception by Quiltys dancing class at Colonial hall. Rex Flynn home for holidays. Visitors Jim Lucey and Ed Lonergan. Chat about wedding gift etiquette. Avery Manufacturing of Peoria to resume Jan 1. First National Bank of Eddy Texas chartered with 50 000 capital. Senator Vardaman seeks constitutional amendments and Jim Crow car bill. Wreaths and Laurel Roping by John Reck & Son.
Wallingford moves to secure a second option on land set aside for a military academy, offering $100,000 with a $5,000 upfront payment. Miss Harriet and Miss Martha, cautious yet enticed by wealth, sign a simple agreement. The party ends with plans for witnesses and a toast as they toast a future, while Wallingford observes Blackie and the campus.
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