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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
10
The column urges women to sit with natural posture to protect health and beauty. It critiques common ways of sitting, showing a model slouched with a twisted leg and forward head, and warns of spine strain and rib issues from poor alignment.
A small New York hospital physician warns on posture while Pearl and her dog Prince attend school together. Prince sits at Pearl’s door daily, sharing lunch scraps with pupils and bringing cheer to the classroom as he guards the hall and keeps order between classes.
Army ordnance official Penfield will inspect the American & British Co. plant in this city and Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Co. in Hartford. He will make four visits monthly in July August and September as part of wartime oversight.
Fashion notes describe a white pussy willow taffeta dress with ruffles and a sash. pattern details include yardage for dress and lining, belt ribbon, sizes, and price. The feature explains construction steps from lining to waist and collar and notes available sizes and 15 cent pattern price.
A reader asks about a kiss request from a young man after escorting her home and whether to accept. Miss Libbey notes such pressure signals poor principles or ignorance of proper etiquette and advises discarding the suitor. Another letter asks about an engagement ring and a jealous fiancé, with guidance to defuse tension and maintain peace.
A reader asks about dating a man who pushes wine and outings to restaurants. The reply urges firm boundaries against drinking with suitors and stresses ending ties if principles are violated. It reflects on breakups and lessons in courtship and restraint.
Practical domestic tips cover frying fat care breadboard cleaning and cleaning cloths with ammonia or soda. It advises growing a slip from the bride’s bouquet to plant roses, seasonal desserts with baked apples and custards, cucumber juice with alcohol, and smoke removal by vinegar. Also includes meat sandwich ideas egg use in spring and seasonal fruit guidance.
A covert crew led by Captain Henley plans to seize a ship as the Sea Gull keeps watch. Craig and the lieutenant prepare to board, with orders to strike quickly, hide the escape, and keep the fight contained as the wrecked vessel drifts. The plan hinges on disguise and decisive action amid fog lifting and looming danger.
A fragment of a children's page shows Mother Goose rhyme snippets merged with a nautical tale. The piece features familiar nursery lines and a dramatic sea chase, ending with a cliffhanger as a pirate-like captain orders the capture of papers.
A chaotic struggle unfolds aboard as a coil is flung and men clash. Captain Henley, furious and unhinged, shouts punishment and seeks control while armed belowdecks. A woman is escorted away as danger looms and tempers flare amid a tense mutiny.
A fragmentary dialogue discusses who should lead guests into a room, noting servants traditionally precede visitors and the married sister confirms the custom. The incomprehensible closing line references a business or place in Weshing and Boxed CK & SON.
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