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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
16
Advice urges smokers to economize by using a cold pipe as a luxury. Tips include using a small bowl, placing a bread plug as a filter, and keeping tobacco dry and packed tightly for a mild, slow burn. A note on choosing pipe tobacco and lighting for comfort.
Opinion piece urges home merchants to counter mail order tactics by highlighting price comparisons and quality. Warns that home goods may be same price or lower but inferior. Encourages public to value seeing goods, avoid misrepresentation, and seek refunds. Also notes two Corinthean lodge communications on June 20 with M M degree to be conferred. Graduation baskets and bouquets advertised by John Beck & Son.
Diamonds have advanced considerably in the primary service in the past few weeks. It is only a question of time until retail dealers will have to follow those advances. Now is a splendid time to invest in a good diamond at old prices. We sell for cash or convenient weekly payments. Come to us for poor wedding ring and wedding presents. Prices within reach of all.
An overview of the 1487 Battle of Stoke and its lasting implications for England. The piece notes the clash between Yorkist and Lancastrian forces, the high casualties, and the roles of key figures like Henry VII, Lord Lovel, and Lambert Simnel. It contrasts historical warfare on English soil with the nation’s naval dominance and modern defense posture.
Mrs. Frank White of Hackensack N J is a guest of Mrs Alfred Shed lock. Mrs George Benedict and two children of Danbury visit Mr and Mrs Elmer Jackson. Rev and Mrs Henry B Wing depart for Elmhurst L I for an extended stay with relatives. Mrs Frederick Toquet returns to Longmeadow Mass from Weston. The Bald Hill district school board names the teachers for the coming year: Miss Gladys Jennings, Hurlbutt Street. Miss Ruth ...
Zion Hill M E church will observe Children s Day next Sunday June 18 with several children to be baptized and received into the church. Patrons from Cannong range visited Danbury grange for a pleasant Wednesday evening gathering with Danbury members.
Stepney Mr and Mrs William J Nichols of Bridgeport hosted guests at their home while a large crowd attended Children's Day exercises at the Baptist church despite bad weather. The church was adorned with ferns and daisies as children performed. Edgar Northrop leads a veranda and interior remodel at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs George Drew of White Hills visits Isaac Drew. Children's Day is set for the Methodist church next Sunday with special music. The Gregory Orchards school party enjoyed a picnic at Putnam Park, Redding, with many attendees listed. Eugene Northrop returned from Stamford after attending the 275th anniversary celebration.
May attendance list includes Mildred Cannon Edward Casey Raye Howard Mildred Isaacs Stanley Isaacs Lillian Imhoff Peter Lovig Otto Machchowski Annie Melville Eric Peterson Charles Scott Ralph Sherwood Frank Soukeys Dora Ward Daniel Wells. Local society notes report Mrs Samuel Ward hosting the Ladies Aid Tuesday afternoon.
Barnum school celebrated Flag Day with a program led by Principal Miss Carrie A Seelye. The event opened with a Scripture reading and prayer, then the national hymn and pledge. Harold Bosworth recited a patriotic piece, the glee club sang La Spagnola, and a Spanish dance entertained. Governor Holcomb's proclamation was read and eighth graders demonstrated club swinging. The graduating class presented two book evolution pictures and a third honoring teachers. Sidney Challenger made:
The Barnum school marked the Shakespeare Tercentenary with three acts from plays staged by pupils under Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke. Julius Caesar Act II and The Merchant of Venice scenes impressed spectators while the Glee club performed Blow, Blow, Thou Wintry Wind.
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