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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
15
Blanche Beacon offers elbow and three quarter sleeves guidance for street wear. Advice covers preventing rough skin, proper scrubbing with warm water and soap, applying creams, bleaching, and avoiding resting on elbows to keep arms and elbows smooth and attractive.
Guace Hepetmott, aged about 20, drank a cocktail of whiskey and morphine at St Vincent's hospital after visiting several cafes with two male companions and another woman. She suffered illness and was taken to hospital. the other woman is expected to recover.
John H. Spittler was elected state president at the annual State Eagles convention in Meriden. Other officers named include vice president W. J. Condon of Derby, chaplain Joseph Keegan of Norwich, secretary William F. Maher of Waterbury, treasurer John Shelley of Bristol, conductor Casper Behmldt of Middletown, inside guard Charles G. Fellows of Naugatuck, outside guard Frederick Reese of Stamford, and trustees Michael Howmard of Winsted, George V. Larkin of Ansonia, and Peter P. O’Connor of Hartford.
Readable bits point to a fashion model and an obscure caption about Rus uleces. The fragmentary line hints at a fashion feature with practical form and a possible reference to a model or event, but details are unclear.
Sewing feature details a two piece tunic and skirt design. It outlines fabric requirements for 44 to 54 inch goods, cutting guidance on folded material, specific perforations and pleats, how to join gores, insert pleated sections, form a fan effect, and finish hems. It notes a stay under upper skirt edge and lists pattern prices from 15 cents.
Miss Libbex replies to a reader about a young clerk who is polite in the shop but shows no interest outside. The column cautions against chasing affection, urges open talks with family, and shares a warning letter about secrets in love. It reflects the era’s moral guidance on romance and reputation.
A king offers a golden collar to the dog who proves worthy. A French poodle confesses restraint, a timid dashhound seeks entry, a watchful dog boasts protection, and a big dog recalls rescuing a boy from drowning. The king honors the rescuing dog for saving Master Charles. Also an ad for Foley Cathartic Tablets touts relief for stout people.
James Lucey 1913 Yale 1917 has been chosen for a major part in the annual New Haven university commencement week play Quentin Durwood. Lucey, who starred in the B H S 1913 Crisis, will portray Lord Crawford, Captain of the King's Guards, with cast selected from the university. Freshmen beat sophomores 9 to 3 as rehearsals continue for seniors day exercises and the Barnum Prize Essay contest draws interest with a silver cup donated by Mr Matthias.
Two June weddings with several ceremonies and receptions. Miss Corne lia Sterrett Penfield marries Henry Monroe Lathrop of Shelton in a simple Congregational service at the Penfield home in Black Rock, with family attendance and a blue satin gown. George’s Episcopal Findlay wed Charles Walter Findlay in Boston, with maid of honor Marion Holden Plumb and a large wedding party, a decor-filled ceremony, and a reception to follow in Cambridge.
The Sea o the Loita lodge GA will meet at the home of Mrs Belle Curtis on Noble me Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ray Malferider visits spending weeks with her sister. Mr and Mrs T Moorey Brookins rejoice over Ernest T Moorey JF born two weeks ago. Miss Grace Sinar prior to marriage. Miss Margaret Bruce announces wedding to Mr William Thomas on Tuesday June 30. Mr and Mrs AD G Stetriments celebrate birth of a son. News note on seamen’s bodies washed ashore after Friday’s gale.
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