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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
13
A former nervous breakdown sufferer recounts rapid recovery after taking Phosphated Iron. He notes improved color, energy, and mental clarity, urging professionals and workers to use the remedy. The ad warns against substitutes and lists W P Hindle Drug Stores in Bridgeport and other leading outlets.
Official dispatches from Rome say President Wilson's Flag Day speech impressed Italy. The message was reported as creating a profound impression on the country, while in Chicago readers noted reactions as the day closed with notable visitors departing for destinations after a related event.
The Belle presents a costume with a fluffy white net gown oversocked by colored bead dusters and a tilted white horse-hair hat faced with georgette craps. A single, large daisies wreath serves as the sole trimming.
An United States Department of Agriculture report states corn meal and water do not preserve vegetables. The mixture may start lactic acid fermentation in cull potatoes used for silage but is not a preservative. Vinegar is recommended to inhibit bacteria while fermentation begins. Fire destroyed several tons of food in Detroit warehouses, with losses around 350000 dollars.
A detailed pattern description for a frock and kimono underblouse in green linen and white batiste. It outlines jumper with deep V, large armholes revealing the underblouse, generous plaits and skirts in silk or linen, seam steps, and finishing notes. Sizes 14 to 20 years, price 20 cents.
Laura Jean Libby explores why love betrays predictability, noting that true matches often emerge from unexpected traits. She argues love levels barriers, survives storms only when real, and considers whether lasting bonds require sacrifices for children or family stability, urging readers to seek genuine connection over fantasy.
A 26 year old woman asks A. D. A. whether to encourage a 41 year old widower with eight children who boards where she lives. He has a good salary and is described as kind, educated, and a true gentleman, but another girl admires him. She asks if pursuing him will lead to happiness and how to get along with his children.
A letter to editors argues Germany cannot democratize through reapportionment because the Bundesrat wields real power. It notes Berlin's underrepresentation since 1869 and details Kaiser Wilhelm II's control, casting reform as propaganda to sway U.S. opinion. The piece urges editors to reveal the autocratic posture behind reform claims.
The Russian Foreign Minister sent greetings to a Petrograd Zionist convention with delegates from the army navy and the Council of Workmen and Soldiers. Duma members spoke as Jewish communities and major Russian organizations participated. The gathering praised Woodrow Wilson Morgenthau and American Zionist aid and urged American Jewry to defend Jewish rights and promote Palestine’s restoration. The report also notes a copper mine strike threatening output and mentions John Reck & Son seed listings.
Welsh coal magnate Lord Rhondda appointed food controller of Great Britain replacing Lord Devonport who resigned due to illness. He served as President of the Local Government Board in the current ministry and has visited the United States. He was David A. Thomas before his peerage.
A humorous local note describes the Invisibles playing at Park Wonders last Saturday. Leroy Shooster chases a fly, Artie Alexanders goat Lobster breaks free, and a home run results with the umpire ruling no fowl. Also included are humorous poems and quirky society items about grooming and monkey house tales.
The British Foreign Office dismissed Germany’s claim of proof that hospital ships were misused for munitions and troops. Britain denies any German communications and warns that hospital ships will be barred within set maritime lanes. London says it will seek U S mediation and threatens immediate reprisals if the threat is carried out.
Washington reports war related changes at the state department. Passports will not be issued to naturalized citizens until six months after naturalization, except for extraordinary emergencies. The move aims to tighten security and control during wartime.
An official War Department announcement designates Ayer Massachusetts as the site for the 1st Division of the new army formed by selective draft. The tract lies west of Ayer and extends toward Townsend Harvard and the Portland Nashua line, with about 2000 camp acres and 2500 additional acres for artillery ranges. The landscape is rolling scrub and pine, offering abundant water and rail access, and lease terms run two years with an option to purchase.
The Waterwheel Falls in Yosemite National Park will become accessible to the public this season as a trail to the Waterwheels is completed from the White Cascades through Tuolumne Canyon to Hetch Hetchy. The feature, famed for its 50 foot spray arcs, has drawn few visitors but is expected to gain world attention. The Sierra Club and Interior Department collaborated on earlier access efforts, with a full canyon trail to Hetch Hetchy anticipated to open this year.
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