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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1915
Page
8
News notes a semi annual clearance of women’s wear beginning Tuesday December 28 with fresh stock and under stated values. The sale features gowns combinations drawers petticoats corsets brassieres waists kimonos house dresses children’s dresses aprons and a strong suit section with smart tailored and fur trimmed options at January clearance prices.
The fragment notes pot hunters welcoming the close of the open game season and hints at shifting attitudes and expectations. It mentions Mrs. Gal’s obedience, Mr. Wilson's diplomacy, employment concerns, and a college lecture hall as priorities. It contrasts wartime refuge with January statements and, oddly, a boy desiring an automobile over an express wagon for Christmas.
Snow blanketed Hot Springs Virginia as President Wilson and Mrs Wilson took a slow hour long auto ride through winter scenery. Stenographers returned from Christmas with letters but no urgent business. The White House party marked the president’s fifty ninth birthday with a cake of fifty candles. An honorary Fire Department membership was extended in Pass Christian for aiding a fire. Congress was urged to focus on defense legislation after Christmas while delaying broader debates.
A Western reader rebukes Fair Play and German influence, arguing that true neutrality is impossible amid atrocities and war preparations. He calls for American unity, warns foreigners to leave if they dislike American policy, and endorses peace through strength while favoring American first.
Nothnagle's big sale begins today with low prices across every department. Hundreds of buyers will seek bargains as the store on Main Street and Stratford Avenue fills with furniture and decor. Read the last page advertisement for details and visit the entrances at 1149 Main Street and Elm Corner. A note mentions a Boston Christmas party for 100 orphans aboard the battleship Nebraska.
New York and New England reel from yesterday’s storm. Wind, rain, snow, and lightning caused heavy damage. eight deaths in New York City are linked to the gale that reached 90 miles per hour. Telegraph and railroad services were disrupted as poles toppled and ships were driven ashore.
Students from Newtown attend out-of-town colleges over holidays including Leon ard Wright John Lynch Miss Marion Curtis and Samuel Beers. A benefit dance for Sappy Hook Library is planned at Newtown Inn. Parish social at St John s church in Glover s hall with refreshments. Probate notes on William J Beecher estate. Local arrivals guests and witnesses for Lynch will hearing. Subscriptions change requests for winter delivery via R F D carrier.
The University School at 836 Fairfield Ave announces a new session beginning January 3 1916 offering college preparatory elementary and advanced subjects upper grammar school and high school grades with individual instruction. Students entering now may save a year's work.
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