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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
2
The Plaza features Vic Melange on a vaudeville bill with songs and dances and a Keystone comedy. It also showcases The Eternal Temptress with authentic Italian crowd scenes and a focus on atmosphere as director Emile Chautard portrays Old World life.
A fragmented announcement describes Polis a Brown's Highlanders performing last night at Poll's with a lively barrage of hits and wind themed acts. It mentions snappy musicians and a sensational second act featuring French armies and American troops in training.
Frank A Keeney and family back a $100000 Empire theatre project in King N city as initial unit of a theatre chain. He will begin about February 1 showing moving pictures starring Catherine Calvert in The Girl with the Wonderful Temp, with Mme Cavallier and Mme Fred de.
A fashion column highlights brilliantly colored handkerchiefs to lift sombre attire. It notes wool scarcity will shorten spring jackets and describes salmon velvet trim on dresses, tailless ermine in bridal veils, and checkerboard cloth paired with solid black for youthful outfits.
A Lyric production next week features Cheating the Cheaters a satiric farce comedy new to Bridgeport. Five daring thieves steal gems worth 200000 and plan a $500000 Palmer family haul. George Brocton and Nan Carey lead the gang and travel to meet the Palmers aboard a ship.
Dorothy Dalton stars in The Ten of Diamonds at the Hippodrome Stratford avenue corner Wilmot Carroll tonight. The shadow play promises a thrilling unusual drama and will be followed by Jose Caprice in Every Girl's Dream with an all star cast.
The event at the Colonial Ballroom on Fairfield Avenue features Murray's orchestra for a New Year masquerade. Prizes of six dollars will be awarded for the handsomest ladies, handsomest gentleman, and most grotesque costume by impartial judges. The masquerade and the New Year's ball draw big crowds and lively crowds are assured. Murray's orchestra provides music for both events.
A simple black dull finish crepe de Chine mourning gown features a surplice bodice with soft graceful lines. The skirt shows a clever draped effect that adds distinction to an otherwise plain design.
Advice on tipping for train and hotel helpers aimed at women travelers. It notes common mistakes in tipping, contrasts England’s formal expectations, and suggests amounts for porters and hotel staff. It also warns against over or under tipping and recommends thoughtful gifts for attentive service. John Reck & Son funeral bouquet ad follows.
A local advertisement invites customers to bring furs for remodeling and repair. It emphasizes quality service and long standing dedication to fur care.
The American Italian War Relief Committee outlines preparations for a January 19 Tag Day to raise funds for Italian war sufferers. A November meeting at Miss Detten Gros Claud’s home set the plans with further discussions and a January 11 and 13 events led by community leaders and Italian representatives.
Jeanne Hachette led a female defense during the 1470 siege of Bauvais in Picardy. She repelled Burgundian attackers, captured their flag, and earned royal tax exemptions. A yearly procession honors her, and the captured flag is housed in Beauvais church.
Miss Jeana Stockwell a renowned violin teacher from Main Street spends days in New York City. Herbert Bedworth of Waterbury visited his parents on Colorado Avenue then plans time with friends in New Haven before returning home. Dr Joseph Watts of Waterbury holidayed with his parents at 64 Central Avenue. Mr and Mrs Frederick Anderson and children of Waterbury were guests of Mr and Mrs Timothy McCarthy of Branford. Mr and Mrs William V Thompson of Waterbury stayed several days with Mrs M A Thompson on Holmes Avenue. Mr and Mrs A G Hunt visited Alfred Hunt’s in Norwich over the holidays. Miss Sallie Lavery of Mill Hill Avenue hosted a luncheon at Brooklawn Country Club for friends.
Guidance on name use on visiting cards, card sizes, and script. Advice on returning gifts from a gentleman, with rules about flowers and candy received and when gifts may be offered or returned.
A shopper recounts hunting for a cheap living room chair and finding a $6 unmanned chair with a promised enamel color option. After considering enamel costs, the idea of doing the work herself arises, yielding a satisfying DIY win amid humorous anecdotes.
A scanned cookbook style column presents cod baked with green pepper and crackers, lobster a la Newburg with sherry and eggs, clam croquettes in a cream sauce, lobster salad on lettuce beds, and Irish potato cake using mashed potatoes rye flour and beef dripping. Each dish includes steps from prep to baking or serving.
A vintage feature highlights charming blouses with varied designs in Georgette chiffon and satin. Designers showcase tailored bodices with high collars, gilt trimmings, gingham collars, and decorative cravats, offering formal, net, and waistcoat-inspired looks for diverse costumes.
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