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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
2
A humorous interview case notes James arguing his wife Mary should quit housework under Safety First rhetoric. He earns 20 a week as a carpenter while Mary makes 40 handling law documents, prompting claims of efficiency and dispute over breadwinning roles.
A historical sewing guide describes trimming, fabrics, and cutting steps for a beach suit. It covers material choices like serge and poplin, multi-piece patterns including bloomers and the underwaist, and how to place pieces on folds. Bathing caps in various colors and styles, including Dutch and stripe satin, complete the ensemble.
Readers get a look at current dress fashions with practical ideas from The Pictorial. The article previews popular silhouettes, fabrics, and sewing tips, highlighting how to replicate high fashion at home with accessible patterns and guidance.
A 19th or early 20th century tone essay argues modest women should withhold overt admiration to attract a man. It claims boldness invites trouble, while subtle signals like quiet smiles and small gifts signal interest. The piece warns that overt flirtation can backfire and endorses ladylike reserve as the path to winning a partner.
Warm in spots and a lively column of quirky notes. Pickpockets reported as Sid Hunt complains his pockets were picked of four cigarette cards and a thimble, with threats to inform police if returned. Several locals, including Benny Potts Artie Alexander and Sam Crawls, are linked to a golf cap sighting and a street gathering after two men with clubs boarded a trolley car. Other items include a cartoonish exchange on an Eiffel Tower scene and playful society blurbs about Lilly Levy, Willy Boy, and Persey with pickles.
The narrator regards a wise old sage, a savant and philosopher, as he probes his mind for wisdom. The aged speaker replies with silence and humor, noting time is scarce while he is busy fishing for eels.
Miss Libbey answers reader letters with corrected name and address for attention. Initials printed. Write short personal letters on one side of paper only with ink. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at 946 President St Brooklyn NY for responses.
A 23 year old girl writes she loves a man two years older who says he loves her but visits rarely and sends letters. She was engaged to another and cared more for this fiancé after becoming engaged. She asks if the first man indeed loves her and if she should break the engagement for a new suitor, noting a poet line about rivals and persistence.
Allen Grant of Tarrytown amid a three month western tour warns that the auto boom creates driver scarcity not car overproduction. He says young men can enter the auto business and offers a free Pemphiet outlining opportunities, available at Coffee Exchange Building, New York.
S asks how to fix worn stockings without visible patches. She is youngest of four sisters. mother spends on the others while she works hard. They give her slightly worn gloves and stockings to patch, so she considers embroidering daisies dots stars or three leaf clovers to look prettier in unseemly silk stockings.
A fragment discusses young people and romance with a question about a young man’s intentions as a steady beau and a note that the speaker does not dance. The text appears to be a slice of social column or advice piece reflecting dating norms. It references “M. A. A” and a granny remark but lacks full context or clear events.
The New York Herald reports Justice Hughes will be nominated for president soon, with editors in Houston noting Texans hope for a Supreme Court seat for a Democrat. The Texas Post mocks the consolation and jokes about bouquets and local readers.
Pale pink silk and satin robe features butterfly sleeves a loose back and a front drape held by a rosette of self material The design emphasizes comfort and beauty through refined fabric and flowing silhouette.
The article notes that modern home cleaning is streamlined through organization and preparedness. Small rugs replace heavy carpets, suction sweepers ease maintenance, and screens deter flies and moths. Tips include brushing and airing clothing, protecting woolen goods with pepper for moth prevention, and washing practices to minimize future cleaning.
Women visitors toured Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound lab in Lynn Massachusetts praising cleanliness and storage of medicines. An hour was needed to view the large establishment and they noted many letters from women about the Compound s benefits. Only some letters are published with permission.
A quip from a fashion panel sparked laughter in Boston as a commentator warned that shorter dresses would push designers to alter hemlines. The remark, tied to style trends, reflected ongoing concerns about propriety and evolving taste in 1920s clothing.
Connecticut suffrage notes two county conventions in Hartford and New Haven drawing large crowds despite weather. Delegates return from Chicago events praising Greenwich's Mrs Ernest Seton Thompson leading the Connecticut parade in a brutal storm.
Charles F Walters of the local fire department sues Florence Hunt Walters for divorce. The action is among Wednesday trials in Superior court, part of a docket that includes 38 other uncontested divorces before Friday’s short calendar. The story notes a recent high profile will dispute and a jury verdict in favor of breaking the Julia Keppy will.
The trial of Jared E. Gaylord versus the city of Bridgeport postponed due to Judge E Nicholson illness. Judge Nicholson represents Gaylord while Judge Webb will not arrive until Wednesday. previous ruling favored the city on costs. Gaylord sought 6000 dollars over Denver avenue extension damage. appraisal awarded equal benefits and damages.
Paul Goldberg son of Mr and Mrs Harris Goldberg of 105 Sanford Avenue has passed his bar examinations and gained admission to practice in Connecticut. A Bridgeport High School and Sheffield Scientific Yale graduate, he earned a Ph B in 1910 and later Yale Law School this year. He will practice in Bridgeport.
A compact fashion note describes silk and wool jersey garments designed for comfort. The piece highlights a light cozy suit with a patent leather belt and detachable white jersey collar, plus decorative velvet appliques on a turban style accessory.
A crowded kitchen guide lists recipes for rice custard with meringue oats shortbread cheese fonda and haddock balls. It includes sponge cake hollowed for whipped cream filling and notes from John Heck and SOR in a graduation event context.
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