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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
14
A columnist advises in plain style that hurry breeds nervousness and old age. Plan ahead to avoid morning rush, lay out tomorrow’s clothes, and prepare the next day before bed to reduce stress and improve sleep.
Social notes record Mra M A Brown Mrs G H North and families moving to a summer shore cottage. A son Paul T Rennell born June 6 to Mr and Mrs H B H Rennell of New York. The stork visited Hoboken June 7 bringing a 10½ pound boy. Edythe M Baldwin formerly of Stratford Ave Hale End is mentioned. A strike by echo workers near Portsmouth was called off by union official John J Fallon. John Reck & Son listed.
Prepared from Pictorial Review, describing white linen garment designs with gingham trim. Instructions cover blouse and trousers construction, perforation guides, pocket placements, slashed effects, hems, waistbands, and fabric layout for best cutting.
Laura Libby answers reader Violet on whether a working girl should spend most earnings on clothes. Violet, 22, earns eight dollars weekly, pays six on dress, and asks if she should lavish to attract a beau. The adviser cautions against overspending and suggests thrift, noting parents’ support and risk of wasting money on cheap adornments.
A dated dialogue on marriage, family duty, and social expectations. Isabella counsels that a woman's appeal rests on kindness to her widowed mother, while Frank advises winning a country sweetheart by pacing attention. The piece then discusses how male peer groups shape a man's future, urging balanced companionship and the value of a devoted wife.
Three dogs Fi do Spot and Tan belong to Blanche Maude and Kate with unique collars bells and free spirits. Tan wins a mock race over Spot and Fido proves loyal by guiding Maude to Spot asleep on a bed. A big dog threat prompts Tan to defend Spot as the trio share dinner in a gentle educational tale.
Two society weddings unfold with large guest lists. Clara M Lindstrom wed J Henry Ostberg at Swedish Congregational church Lee Ave with Rev Engstrom officiating. reception in church basement. couple to live on Villa Ave Fairfield. Margaretta Cogill wed Stuart Naramore at Olivet Congregational Church in a ceremony before about 600 guests. extensive floral decor. reception at 419 Mill Hill Ave. couple to settle at 66 Rose Street.
Marcelle asks for guidance on wedding etiquette after the ceremony. The aunt replies that a handshake and a simple hearty congratulations suffice, with additional wishes for the bride’s happiness tailored to the closeness of the relationship.
Fragments of a children poem collection show a sun theme and a character named Miss Girtie. The text references waking children, a mould creeping up a pink blouse and a desire for sunshine to stay.
Detailed advice on hair styles tailored by facial type including round oblong square and long faces. It covers placing volume high or low, pompadours, Grecian knots, braids, and the use of false hair to balance features and age effects across young to elderly women.
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