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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
9
A brief verse reflects on varied city figures from editors and barbers to draymen and snow shovellers. The poet favors the plain warmth of those who pat horses on cold streets over formal greetings to strangers.
Social and personal notes describe Dorothy Lauder, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel W Gledhill, wedding to Lewis Franklin Cobb at 7 on New Year's Eve. Guests include Judge John Pullman, matron of honor Mrs Oscar Keppler and attendants, plus a midwinter dance at Slocum's gym. Brigadier-General Edwin L Hayes, Civil War veteran, marks his ninety seventh birthday today.
A dressy afternoon frock features ape chiffon with cluster panne velvet bands and taupe accents. The waist displays metal embroidery patches and the vest is softened by a hint of white.
The Fairfield chapter of the American Red Cross issued over 1000 appeal postals asking for $1 donations to buy an ambulance for American volunteers in France. The request is signed by treasurer Miss M B Kippen and chairwoman Mrs H B Glover. The chapter hopes to proceed immediately with fundraising and coordinating the ambulance purchase.
Instructions detail assembling a grey serge dress and blouse ensemble for stout figures. It describes center-front perforations, skirt cuts, underbody gathers, tunic and blouse shaping, revers and collar work, belt placement, sleeve assembly, and finishing touches with cuffs and buttons. Sizes 34 to 46 inches bust. Price given.
Column explores two types of wives labeled as fascinating whether in public social scenes or at home. It argues attention to the home matters more than outward charm and contrasts flirtatious public persona with devoted home life. The piece ends with a reader appeal about dance etiquette and personal letters.
Benny narrates a childhood misadventure involving Gladdis shoe heel torn away and a quick trip to the shoemaker. A sidewalk spectacle erupts as neighbors gather on Padies front steps to admire the oversized heel and declare a high heel world record moment before Gladdis storms after Benny.
In a reader letter a widower of three years shares grief over his departed wife and asks if remarriage is acceptable. The note argues that memories cannot satisfy the living and that finding a new loving mate may be right. A second reader asks a dating dilemma about a New Year’s ball and which invitation to accept.
Suffragists in the state express bright hopes for 1916 as Congress moves toward a federal woman suffrage amendment. In Connecticut, organizers expand to every county and township aiming to convert voters, with New York also on track for a state suffrage referendum. The opposition wanes as suffrage gains momentum nationwide.
John Beck and Son advertise farm supplies including Christmas trees wreaths and roping targeting farmers. The notice highlights seasonal offerings and contact details for farm customers.
The Western Union Telegraph company published a compact guide "Forms Suggested for Telegraph Messages" with 26 New Year's greetings and 87 Christmas variants. It supplied ready wording for New Year wishes, weddings, births, holidays, and even congratulatory notes to public figures, aiming to ease concise telegraphic communication.
Invitations issued for a New Year party and dance by the La-Oc club at Seaside Institute on Monday evening January 1. A musical interlude and 4 buffet luncheon are planned with Murray's orchestra engaged for dancing.
Wartime notes present recipes and serving ideas for potato based meals. Includes fried potatoes with lamb chops, potato bread made with mashed potatoes and wheat flour, and several baked or steamed bread and pastry preparations with suggested ingredients and methods.
Engineering dean F Paul Anderson of Kentucky State University praises the Cadillac Eight after tests showing smooth operation at 58 mph and 70.4 horsepower at 48 mph. The car, loaned from Lexington Cadillac Co, impressed with cooling under high speed. The postmaster general of Canada, Thomas Chase Cosgrain, is dead.
Norah Watson of Drayton Avenue Toronto recounts skin improvement after a week using Fruit-a-tives for a disfiguring rash. She praises the remedy and notes price 50c per box, 6 for $2.50 with trial size 25c, available at dealers or from Fruit-satives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The American Federation of Labor convention in Baltimore adopts Resolution 186 in favor of investigating milk and dairy products. It supports House Resolution No. 187 to form a five member House committee to study health risks, federal supervision, and methods of inspection and pasteurization. The Legislative Committee is instructed to push for swift passage.
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