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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
10
Blanche Beacon argues beauty suffers from alcohol as it heats the blood and causes oily skin and red noses. She compares public figures and actresses, noting loss of poise and ridicule from diners, and urges women to order lemon and orangeades, shelving wine.
A special musical service will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the First Methodist on Fairfield Avenue and Broad Street. The program features organ numbers from Largo New World Symphony Dvorak and a Christmas carol service performed by Wilson and chorus with soloists and quartet. Includes selections The Story of Bethlehem The Angels of Christmas and Adeete Fideles with benediction and march finale. Also notes distressing news on war refugees in Bulgaria and local incidents including a fatality at Teabo mine and martial law in Los Angeles Cal. area.
Laura Jean Libby argues that love brings purpose and warmth to a man’s life. A bachelor finds life lonely yet discovers love’s pull when a plain everyday girl enters his world. He gifts, hopes, and learns that two hearts united make life a paradise on earth.
The Pictorial Review presents home dressmaking tips with patterns and materials. It discusses a size sixteen dress using polka dotted crepe de chine, plain satin, and all over lace, plus alternative lace or embroidered net accents. It notes costs, construction steps, and design ideas inspired by Paris fashion, including a lace tunic and self-figured fabrics.
Suffrage leaders outline plans for fresh work in Windham and surrounding counties, with Waterbury and Hartford groups active in canvassing and propaganda. New county chairs include Miss Rosamund Danielson in Windham, Mrs H A Taylor in Hartford, and Dr Esther S B Woodward in New London, as organizers Emily Pierson and Alys Gregory map outreach and a Hartford parade with floats themed Justice and Prejudice, Mary Lyon, women in arts, professions, and the elephant and donkey symbol for Votes for Women.
Former Chief Quartermaster James P Lee was arrested months ago for thefts of government property in the Norfolk yard. He received a year of confinement at hard labor, reduction to ordinary Seaman, forfeiture of pay, and a dishonorable discharge after serving his sentence. The military verdict shows no leniency toward dishonesty.
A Marion column argues that courtesy dictates men offer seats to women, but cites exceptions for the elderly and disabled. The piece recalls a crowded Barnum avenue car where two young men refused to yield, mocking the idea of chivalry while noting gratitude and social expectations.
A quiet wedding at St. Peter's West End with Miss Anna T Norton and Mr. Vernon L Hotchkiss, connected with Harvey Hubbell Inc, officiated by Rev Father Kelly. The couple plans a New York visit and will reside at 485 Howard Avenue after returning, with home life at 178 East Main Street.
Social notes report engagements Miss Marguerite Adams Cogswell of Stratford to Dr Charles Packard of Columbia University and Miss Helen E. Hyer to Dr Richard P. Neubauer. A baby girl Dorothy Downs Warren born to Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Warren. Invitations issued for Bridgeport Ladies' Charity New Year reception at 11 Fairfield avenue with multiple committees listed. Numerous dances and club events described including at Slocum Gymnasium and Stratoed. Santa Claus brings a baby girl. Mrs Gerrity welcomed Nellie McGerry as mother.
A Canadian court acquits a woman and the government pays all trial costs. The piece extols diligence and self worth, notes a honey trade quip about 48 000 miles for a quart, and questions personal restraint from drink. It mentions canal zone lacks mesquite, a London report on women’s work wear, and a Saskatchewan contest prize for a Lady’s Costume.
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