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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
10
A fragment discusses nail care with advice on filing depth, nail growth, and cuticle care. It mentions avoiding over filing, encouraging night cream rubbing, and gentle cuticle pushing after washing to prevent tightness and neglect.
Obituary notes the death of a Litchfield resident in his sixty sixth year after a long illness described as hardening of the arteries. Cancer and other specifics are not mentioned. The notice lists no survivors or family details.
The article provides sewing instructions for bloomers with elastic waist and various hem options. It explains pattern cutting, darts, perforations, and joining edges, with notes on length choices and fabric widths. It lists sizes 21 to 53 waist and mentions the pattern price of 15 cents.
An advice column fragment discusses courtship in public, love and leisure in springtime, and social expectations. The piece contrasts youthful romance with parental and societal scrutiny, urging sensible conduct while noting public displays.
Easton Congregational church morning sermon titled The Calling of a Christian and evening talk In the Image of God. Easton grange No. 149 to meet at the grange hall with Miss azel E. Shern presenting Flora's Night program. Nellie Wheeler speaks on Flower Gardens on the Farm. Mrs Mildred Ferris on The Moral Influence of Flowers. Regina Steuseck leads Flora topics. readings by Helen Horwitz. current events led by Billa Gillette. recitations by Bertha Andrews. and a question box.
A letter from M E Walshe, principal of Washington school, protests alleged misrepresentation of athletics in Fairfield. It details three baseball games between Washington and Sherman schools, claiming Washington won 25-20 after a disputed first game and a later 1-0 win, while Sherman supporters labeled the series a tie. The note condemns perceived bias and urges justice for Washington.
Grace D Clarke directed a Saturday afternoon program where her student players portrayed characters from children's songs and tales. The event featured Mrs William F Kil l and Mrs C Wood Stephen among participants with several Misses in the cast. A wedding at the Casino on State Street celebrated Miss Augusta Haber marrying Mr E Jacobs of New York with 60 family members and 200 guests attending a reception and dancing later. The couple honeymooned in Atlantic City as many out of town guests observed.
The Ladies of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul will hold a meeting Wednesday June 10 at St Vincent Hospital at 2:30 p.m. Important business is to be discussed. All members who have received communications recently are urged to respond.
East Side YWCA invites all girls to the East Side branch for a social on June 1 after the second Thursday of each month. The program features an interesting pantomime and ensemble selections. Also, UMC branch will host a concert on Tuesday June 3 in St Paul’s parish hall with vocal solos by Mrs Grannis and Leland Fruli, chorus by YWCA Glee Club, readings by Miss Cowell and Lester Eaton, and whistling by Miss Perdy.
A summer school for teachers will be held at the State Normal School in Danbury from June 1 to August 6. It is open to all residents and teachers in the state. Tuition is free and instruction covers the essentials of school teaching.
F H Chase of New York a Progressive lecturer addressed the Progressive club at their clubrooms Saturday evening. He predicted success for the party during the year and a tentative fall address series by prominent Progressives in the region was announced. Gabriel Ferrier, professor at the French National School of Fine Arts, died in Paris at age 67. OHN RECK &. SON.
The narrator hides aboard a yacht-like vessel after a night fall as gang members keep him confined. He recalls plans to deliver Mrs Henley to New Orleans and contemplates the crew’s lawless actions. The air is tense yet he notices the ship’s rich furnishings and a suspicious crewman keeping watch.
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