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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
7
A survey of notable anniversaries and figures across the globe notes Francisco Leon de la Barra nearing 50 while shaping Mexican diplomacy, Sir Melville Macnaghten closing a career at Scotland Yard, Gustav V of Sweden embracing working class dialogue, and Wilhelm II marking 25 years on the throne amid jubilee celebrations and political undercurrents.
The Bridgeport Standard denounces the railroad press for blaming engineers in wrecks on New Haven line crashes. It cites five fatal or injurious wrecks from 1911 to 1913, noting engineers and firemen gave their lives and urging blame to rest with authorities, not the crews.
Household notes advise warming a baby’s bed with a hot water bottle to soothe sleep. It also covers gentle feeding tips such as steaming pudding preparation and careful handling of oranges, including wiping, wrapping in grease proof paper, and neatly placing in a wooden box for storage.
Reported from Fairfield Avenue where five rattlesnakes were captured by the Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club during an annual hunt in the Berkshire mountains. Notables including Mayor Wilson and city officials witnessed the event and a wreath was placed on Jim Pam’s grave. The expedition involved moving pictures and a barbecue at the reservation.
Miss Cora E Beach attended the Summer meeting and luncheon of the U S C 1812 at the Pembroke hotel in Woodmont on Saturday afternoon. An entertainment by home talent titled the Country Fair will be staged Thursday evening June 19 for Congregational church funds. The one act comedy features dialogue choruses drills and other musical numbers under the direction of Miss Olga Mann of Albany who also plays the leading part. The venue for the event is not completed in fragmentary text.
The D. M. Read Co offers season after season underwear with consistent quality and fit. Summer fabrics highlighted include No. 407 gauze cotton knee length with lace trim at $1.00, No. 492 sheer gauze lisle knee length or lace trim at $1.50, a pure white American silk garment priced at $6.00, and Carter's Union Suits for children at 50 and 75 cents.
White silk gloves in various styles from Fownes and Kayser for graduation wear. Plain white silk gloves 16 button length with white fingertips in all sizes priced 1.00 1.25 and 1.50. Embroidered arms 16 button length 2.50. Short silk gloves 50 75 cents and 1.00. Large pongee color gloves to pair with linen gowns, available in long and short lengths.
New goods arrive in the neckwear section including oblong chiffon veils in all colors at $1.00 and black and white lace veils. Medica collars in marine and plain net from 50 cents. Waterproof chiffon veils at $2.25. Plaitings in black white and ecru. Two in One mesh veiling in multiple colors. Sunshine collars embroidered and plain with net and lace. Lawn and lace collar and cuff sets. Garden of Allah perfume extracts at $1.00 per oz and $1.25 in larger bottles, plus Garden of Allah Toilet Water at $1.00.
Community plans for a new parish house at the Congregational church move forward with a committee to estimate costs. Meanwhile social life at the church is expected to improve, as young members push the building project amid a string of church and town events.
Neat shepherd patterns gain favor in emaray ed women's wear while amber neck lace tops popularity for the young. Coral remains in vogue. Zece and chiffon or lace and tulle dominate sleeves and upper decollete waists in current styles.
An unusual item from the era discusses bicycle safety and gear ideas, mentioning coaster brakes and militant guarding concepts. The text references a person or group identified as Barnes and a German term Wiking, hinting at unconventional defense or control themes in a humorous or satirical tone.
Notice announces sale of items described as more of chess Gee ever before with references to prices 200 and 360. Details are fragmentary but indicate an auction or sale event. Readers are urged to note the figures and the existence of a laundry bills note.
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