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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
8
Paris and Althrweh report that Manuel and his wife are headed toward divorce amid disputed relations after a troubled marriage. They claim they have never harmed each other and seek an honorable settlement, while Amelia’s faction doubts the couple can reconcile, given Manuel’s youth and volatile temperament.
An automobile driven by a man identified as Bg Agel gt mpg) Reypolia ran into a tree on the turnpike near Fairfield. The driver, on his way to golf at Brooklans links, was injured and a bystander described the vehicle badly damaged. Oil spilled and a mechanic arrived to assess the wreck before the man left for hospital.
Westport brief items detail J D Stanton’s wartime leave and home visit for Meade’s affairs, a post office and station issue in Connecticut, local men entering bids, a Methodist church anniversary service led by Rev John Lang and sermon by Fu ge A A Purdy, and several travels and visits including Miss Gimeny Bhereond’s return from Philadelphia and Col Roosevelt’s Olympic coverage at the Grand Central Palace New York Expo next week.
This 136th anniversary of Beau Brummel marks a long fashion arc from knee breeches to modern trousers. The article traces Brummel’s influence on English dress, the evolution of terms like trousers and pants, and the global shift in masculine garb from antiquity through the 19th century. It notes Brummel’s role amid debates on style, with ancillary history on garment terms and variations across eras.
Funeral services were held yesterday for several local residents including George Fowler at 105 South Avenue with burial at St Michael's cemetery. Relatives from Holyoke Boston Pitstfield and Springfield Massachusetts attended. Other services covered Margaret Josephine Buggie Catherine Hunt Clarke and Patrick J Connors with Masses at Sacred Heart Church and St Michael's cemetery noted.
Huntington town hall hosts an entertainment event featuring Miss Agnes Johnson Ansonia Mr Hutchinson Derby and Miss Ethel Farle Shelton performing vocal and piano solos. A humorous skit by Grange members and ticket sales through members are noted with a warning to buy early due to limited seating. The report also mentions New Jersey and Rhode Island court actions on labor and firearms laws.
A local store promotes gift ideas for graduates and brides. It touts a wide jewelry line including diamonds watches brooches necklaces and more. The ad highlights birthday rings and June bride gifts and invites customers to visit for help choosing the perfect present.
London June 6 Anglo American Peace Centenary ball planned as a preliminary to the one hundredth anniversary of peace between English speaking peoples. Proposals call for a grand event at the Royal Albert Hall with thousands of British and American guests and a program depicting the making of America and the hundred years of peace with Britannia Columbia and foreign representatives.
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