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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
10
A nostalgic cautionary piece urges mothers to check a baby's ears before bed, arguing that resting positions shape ear form. It recommends gentle shaping, ribbon head coverings, and avoiding ear piercing, while noting surgeon help if deformities persist.
A personified Christmas Tree proclaims its journey from forest to ornamented domestic display. It laments being dragged into civilization's glitter while asserting its origin in the native forest. It describes rising toward the sun, overcoming rocks, and the sun's illumination as a sign of knowledge through darkness and education.
Mr. Bob Ferguson of 19 Pine St Green Bay Wisconsin reports a bad cough kept him awake at night he used Foley s Honey and Tar Compound and fully recovered Hindle s Drug Store advertised the remedy Mrs John MacDonald and the Misses Marjorie Rose Mary and Eileen MacDonald left for holidays at Highland Park New Brunswick New Jersey with Dr MacDonald the night emergency hospital surgeon to join them
Sufferers of rheumatism and goat rheumatism are promised relief within twenty four hours by Hill's Rheumatic Reve as. One bottle cures most cases with a guaranteed remedy. Available at drug stores or by mail from Hil Medicine Co. 1117 Hast 24th Street New York.
Laura Jean Libby discusses the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving in New York. The group aids the Christmas season by easing gift burdens for working women and families, addressing the strain of holiday spending and moral philanthropy.
A group of noble women forms an organization to aid suffering working girls during Christmas. They promote a badge bearing S P U G to remind girls to refuse gifts they cannot afford and to give from heart to loved ones instead of purse to strangers.
In a playful school assignment Lee Pape presents Little Benny's notebook on the telephone. Benny outlines the ring as essential before any talk, notes Bell as the inventor, and argues the telephone girl drives its usefulness. He praises polite speech, recalls real conversations, and mentions using the phone to check the time or pass the moment.
Miss Mary L Patterson of Nichols street and Mr William E Harrigan of Sterling street were quietly married last Monday morning at St Mary's church The Rev Father Murphy officiated The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit and a hat to match They will reside in this city upon returning Mr Harrigan works for Salt's Textile Co where his bride formerly was employed Johannesburg Sir Lionel Phillips a South African mining magnate survived his operation after a bullet was extracted from his right lung the bullet was from an attack on December H endured through a gunshot wound
A reflective Christmas essay traces the century old message Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men to the nativity story in Asia Minor. It contrasts festive city scenes with acts of charity and calls readers to carry the ideal through the year.
A mosaic of wry observations on fashion waistlines, death as a friendly idea, dentistry jokes, weather predictions by long-range schemes, and public opinion on Washington politics. Vignettes reference Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Secretary Bryan, Dr. Cook, and social antics in New York and St. Louis with sharp humor about gender and society.
Fairfield Restaurant hosts a Christmas Eve program with an enlarged orchestra and many talented women singers performing high class songs and bal lads. Free for patrons with seasonal dishes served. Reservations for New Year’s Eve table seating urged as another lavish program and souvenirs await.
A detailed description of a one piece frock with panel effects in blue gray green or rose. It outlines materials, including satin, silk, net, and braid, plus step by step sewing instructions for assembling a vest panel skirt and decorative elements. The piece notes that a simple model yields rich potential with luxurious trims.
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