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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

11

Licenses Suspended By Secretary Of State Action

Notice from Secretary Charles D. Barnes reports suspension of auto licenses for Gene Conti Henry Willett Lester B Green Jacob Levine Couts Nobile and David Weinberger. Conti and Willett face 10 day suspensions while the others are suspended for an indefinite period.

Eoh Charles D. Barnes Gene Conti Housatonic Avenue Henry Willett Liberty Street Lester B. Green Fairfield Avenue Jacob Levine Grove Street Couts Nobile Hallam Street David Weinberger Connecti Cut Avenue Conti Willett

Practical Dress Making Lessons by Pictorial Review

Prepared special for this newspaper, six easy and practical dress making lessons. Presented in clear steps with diagrams and tips for home sewers. Aimed at beginners and mid level, detailing fabric choice, stitching, fitting, and finishing for stylish results.

Pictorial Review

Novel frock design using percale with bias bands and removable vest

A simple, inexpensive percale frock features bias trim on cuffs and collar, with tucked self material bands. The outfit includes a vest that can snap to the front panel to vary color, a belt on a lengthwise fold, and a four piece skirt with a possible panel extension.

Home Dressmaking Styles Pictorial We Update

The latest fashion pages offer new dressmaking ideas from The Pictorial. Read about fresh silhouettes, fabrics, and sewing tips to recreate current runways at home with practical guidance and patterns.

Laura Jean Libby Talks on Heart Topics

A 1913 McClure Foundation column offers social advice on female appeal, arguing that wit, modesty, and prudence win male interest more than flashy dress. It notes bold talk can deter suitors and urges girls to study rivals’ behavior, curb faults, and let men lead in conversations to foster marriage prospects.

Giris Pattern

Miss Libbey Replies to Your Letters Adress Notice

Miss Libbey replies to letters with instructions on writing to Laura Jean Libbey. The notice emphasizes correcting name and address for response, only initials printed, one side of paper, ink required, personal letters not answered, address given as No 946 President St Brooklyn NY.

Two Readers Seek Counsel on Broken Promises

The writers, two 18 year old girls, recount exchanges of jewelry with two young men who pledged faithfulness. Now the men are seen with others and new escorts appear. The reply notes vows can break, absence may end liking, warns against exchanging tokens, and suggests seeking steadier commitments.

Man Seeks Desirable Partner for Westward Life

A notice by BP describes seeking a future wife who is true and sincere, wise and educated, with affection for children. The writer mentions owning land in the tropics and needing financial support to establish a life together as he aims to move west away from a strenuous lifestyle.

Tropics

Lonely girl to be happily mated

J G writes as a western girl of 16 who has never had love. She notes a nearby boy who visits, her parents approve though they lack chance to talk. She avoids parties and dances and asks for guidance. The reply urges personal growth and patience, promising a happy future when the right person seeks her.

J. G

Missing Link Side Show in Backyard Tarnished by Prank

A backyard side show staged by the narrator and Artie features a performer billed as the worlds greatest missing link named Bloogyboo. spectators joke at Skinny Martin lookalike antics while grass paint and improvised costume provoke laughter until an attendee stabs the act with a pin causing a chaotic break. No one paid admission.

Artie Martin Grate Plezzure Martin? Sed Artie Lanewidge Langwidge Sid Hunt Puds Simkins Hay Walla Ed Wernick Noboddy

Special Day in Bridgeport: Summer Wardrobe Bargains at Cheerful Credit

Tomorrow the Cheerful Credit Store led by Caesar Misch promotes special summer clothing assortments for men women and children. Prices are deeply slashed with no money down and one dollar a week terms. Early shopping is advised as these values are described as extraordinary and likely to sell out quickly. Graduation baskets and bouquets are also advertised by John Keck Son.

Cheerful Credit Store Bridgeport New York

Eye strain and Pellagra health notes from 1910 issue

An article discusses eye strain causing facial distortion and recommends early eye care and glasses. It includes a reader Q A on Pellagra, detailing symptoms from loss of appetite to nervous system involvement, possible causes, and treatment ideas like diet regularity worm expulsion and olive oil use.

Today’s Poem and Old Jokes on Law and Statesmen

Centenary notes celebrate John G. Saxe with a quoted poem about an impoverished attorney. The verse humorously traces a lawyer with worn clothes and thin purse yearning for a client or case while observing a hole in the ground. A caricature of politicians and military strength follows, comparing leaders to a two legged man with a chip on his shoulder.

Corner for Cooks and Frugal Dishes in a Home Kitchen

A compact guide blends recipes and thrift tips with practical kitchen methods. It covers a meringue like bar process with pink and plain layers, beet preparation, cheese bits for starches, a bread and milk bake, a steamed bread pudding, and a ham and mutton roulade. It also notes cost-saving advice on grocer bills and wedding gifts.

Diet and care tips for recovering patients

The text advises light easily digested meals in small, frequent portions to support health. Milk, eggs, and meat broths are recommended, with vegetables and whole bread as appropriate. Ensure a well ventilated, sunlit room with minimal dampness. massage and salt rubs can aid recovery.

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Price Laura Jean Libby McClure Little Benny Lee Pape Caesar Misch’s John Keck Home Health Glub Home Health Club Cottage Grove Ave Chicago M. D John G. Saxe Geo. Canning F. McChesney Freeman St Orange, IN. J Zu Zo Wentworth Furniture Company, Inc Gma John Street William E. MIX Broad Street
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