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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
14
Advice on lip care and appearance from a beauty column. It promotes using adhesive plaster strips to hold the upper lip and cheek muscles in place during sleep, claiming cosmetic benefits and the ability to shape facial features. The piece teases further uses of plaster for eyes, forehead, nose, and wrists.
Chicago reports a June demonstration in favor of woman suffrage staged by Gle advocates within the convention. The federation is urged to endorse suffrage as a majority support the measure, while leaders hold back on firm action.
Atlantic City June 12 The County Board of Freeholders reports rising death costs as tombstones for every G A veteran who dies in the county now cost 40. Six months ago the price was 30. The increased cost stems from stone and labor.
The article describes a home dress pattern using lawn fabric at 40 cents a yard, with a design cost not exceeding 3.50. It details yardage for 44 inch width, ribbon and lace amounts, sleeve and collar edging, and step by step construction notes for a tunic style with waist, gathering, pleats, and hem finishes.
Clara asks how to answer social invitations and is advised to mirror the form. Separate items cover a coffee exchange seat selling for 1750 dollars, and railroad talks in Philadelphia about adopting a 120 pound rail for main lines to improve safety.
A feature on aspiring chorus girls chasing stage life shows the glamour and the grind. Novice performers endure crowded dressing rooms and uncertain pay while longing for fame and a brighter future off the road.
A teacher asks if she should keep wearing glasses despite a suitor who balks at her appearance with them. The adviser condemns the man for pressuring her and urges parting from a partner who values looks over health and happiness.
The Elias Howe Post No. 3 G A R celebrated the hand printed Civil War relic The Old Flag created by Captain William H May while a prisoner. The ceremony featured speeches by Capt A B Beers and highlighted May as editor printer and publisher. The piece notes how The Old Flag was printed on unruled paper with pen and ink and circulated within Camp Ford. The edition will educate readers about prison journalism and civil war history, with a limited deluxe print signed by Mrs William H May.
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