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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
15
The writer addresses readers on superfluous facial hair, noting its normal presence in healthy skin and that atrophy or shaving is not advised. Cautions include avoiding peroxide on the upper lip and using electric needle treatment only if the condition is permanent, acknowledging potential pain and uncertain outcomes.
An illustrated guide prepared for this newspaper by Pictorial Review shows a new waist model from existing fabrics. It explains using two worn garments to create a stylish waist, details pattern placement, sewing steps, and finishing touches including raglan sleeves and lace shields for the front and back.
A reader asks how to handle conflicts in a two year romance with a five year age gap and a recent distancing at a masked ball. Libbey advises an honest heart to heart, self respect, and open talks about future plans. She notes engaged couples may discuss many topics from home to visitors, with no fixed rules.
A moral piece argues that weak wills yield to temptation and harm families. It contrasts the easy flirtation of unwise suitors with the steadfast endurance and counsel a wife provides. Without self control, a husband becomes a target for schemes, and forgiveness wears thin as financial ruin looms.
Colombia, hailed as the Mother of Republics, traces its origins to Greater Colombia and Bolivar. The piece recounts Colombia’s historical name changes from New Granada to United States of Colombia, its split with Panama, and Bolivar’s role in several South American independence movements. It notes political turbulence with few revolutions, and includes unrelated local notices about counterfeit currency and a pedestrian fatality in Schenectady.
Connecticut Women Suffrage Association wraps up the first week of its automo bile campaign with a Putnam gathering featuring Mrs T N Hepburn. Campaign tours continue next week through Pomfret Abington Dayville Danielson Sterling Moosup and Plainfield to build support for Votes for Women and fund future activities.
In a brief exchange reader Marian quotes George Smith who stops to talk on the street. Sister Jean counters that a young girl should not be detained and should walk on while the talk is completed. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
Public school teachers finish the year amid myths of summer ease. Parents offload children, demand discipline, and expect a $40 week teacher to act like a $5,000 executive. Despite stresses, the classroom remains a beacon of cheer with song, flowers, and pictures as teachers render incomparable service deserving social welcome.
A whimsical fragment shows Grandmother Goose rhyme play with altered lines and a craft note about making a strap book. It references a suffragette shout and instructions to cut and paste, forming a playful illustrated book idea.
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