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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
15
The Red Cross drive shows citizens contributing with unity and eagerness without creed or nation. Funds raised cover work costs, not soldier comfort, and even enemy aliens contribute. The effort aims to finish today with no further canvassing needed.
The Young Men's Democratic Club of New Haven passed resolutions pledging support for the president’s push to keep the food supply out of speculators’ hands. The group debated food legislation, urging Congress to act and promising to urge Connecticut senators and representatives to vote per the resolution.
The militant women who picket the White House gates to publicize suffrage are urged to pause during the war period. A pro war stance is noted, with suggestion they enlist in Red Cross drives or other patriotic tasks. The piece questions taste and timing of protests.
Mr Taft embodies the ideal ex president and has shown exemplary conduct since America entered the war. He praised the presidency and urged Bridgeport volunteers to support the Red Cross, a cause he said reflects the community’s best qualities. Taft remains a welcome guest in Bridgeport.
At the Stockholm Conference in Copenhagen on June 22, German papers discuss three American socialist delegates, Boris Reinstein, Max Goldfarb, and D. Davidovitch, highlighting their participation while omitting non-American origins. They quote Belnstein accusing Wilson of capitalist war motives tied to Wall Street.
A Bridgeport group attended the June session of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 in Connecticut. The Meriden 1711 Club Inn hosted the event with a luncheon room of historical relics. A 2 pm business meeting appointed a nominating committee for fall officer elections and approved purchasing a period picture for local schools. Reports covered Liberty Bond investments and a $60 donation to Hartmers Chapter American Red Cross.
More than 20 recruits were received yesterday for the 236th Canadian Overseas Battalion by Canadian officers seeking recruits among British subjects in Boston and vicinity. The headquarters share space with U S Army at 3 Tremont Row as a tent on the Common awaits mayoral approval. A 36 man pipe band, the continent’s largest, will parade daily for recruits while two rallies were held at Tremont Row and Boston Common.
June 22 report from Base of the American Flotilla in British Waters details rescuers and survivors of a torpedoed British merchant ship. Nineteen men were saved from one boat, eighteen from another missing boat, with six engine room crew killed. Survivors praised American destroyer crew for bravery and hospitality, while one American described jeers from a submarine as they fled.
A U S Navy destroyer in waters off Britain appears fit and ready after five days at sea. The ship, which has five 4 inch guns and supplies, brought aboard the crews of two torpedoed merchant vessels. Despite rough seas, the crew maintained spotless decks and brasswork as they prepared to defend against submarines.
The commander explains the craft carries 95 crew in a tight knit unit. Torpedo tubes are kept loaded and boarding parties are anticipated as part of routine. Mail from home arrives uncensored every ten days, while letters to America are censored aboard and ashore.
Reverend Alexander Alison Jr new pastor elect of First Presbyterian church will begin his ministry this Sunday following the vacancy caused by the death of Rev John MacLaren Richardson. Alison comes from a line of clergy and has led pastors in Philadelphia Wilmington Hyde Park Chicago. he will be joined by his seven children once the renovated Manse is ready. The community notes his anticipated arrival and the church’s readiness to continue Richardson’s work. Also noted Harvard awarded 1,284 degrees with less than half attending.
Women's tub skirts in corded pique gabardine and poplin offered with belts pockets and trims. Describes shrinkage after cold water washing and notes seams buttonholes and fastenings. features rustless hooks eyes and snaps and pearl trims on stylish models.
An extra fine showing offers large Turkish towels in thick durable weave plain white or bordered, from 13 cts to 1 50. Bath mats from 69 cts to 3 50. Third floor Bobhign Caps in red white blue. Diving caps and hats from 25 cts. Bathing garters 25 cts a pair.
An advertisement lists a range of china and porcelain items for wedding gifts. Chinese and English wares are offered including chop sets, tea sets, salad bowls, bon bon dishes, and celery trays with prices from 65 cents to $142.50 per dozen, highlighting matching plates and cake plates in varied quantities.
Surf Cloth described as strong and durable with a fade resistant guarantee priced at 60 cents per yard. Satines in black and white stripe suitable for trimming suits priced 40 to 60 cents per yard. Polka Dots on white background priced at 60 cents per yard, with Notion Counter located on the main floor.
Pearls as imitation but lustrous gifts for graduates. Necklaces priced 50 cents to 18 dollars, including Richelieu Indestructible Pearls from five to eighteen dollars. Opera Pearls at 27 inches long offered on the main floor.
Annette Kellermann bathing suits and tights, two piece bathing dresses, and practical kids knit suits are featured. Also offered are boys ties in plain colors and plaids. Main floor showcases taffeta dresses in navy and old blue at $15 and graceful dresses with embroidery and draped skirts in sizes 16 to 44. The Priscilla Fancy Work Magazine for July is 15 cents with a yearly subscription of $1.25, available at Pattern Section and Art Department.
An advertisement lists summer underwear for women including bodice vests with narrow shoulder straps, low neck sleeveless options, and Kayser knickers in pink or white. Prices range from 15 to 75 cents, with items priced at 17 25 35 50 and 75 cents in various combinations.
Miss Hilda Borg daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Borg of 1556 Park avenue married Harry Benedict of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co at the Borg home. Rev Stephen Fish Sherman Jr officiated. Bride wore silver cloth gown with white tulle and silver lace. Reception followed and the couple left for Niagara Falls.
Miss Theresa Conway daughter of Mr and Mrs James Conway Beacon N Y and Mr John Finkelson of G W Fairchild Son jewelers city wed at St Joachim s church Beacon Rev Dennis Hennessy officiating Afterward couple planned to reside in this city The evening included readings and songs and the society officers formed the entertainment committee headed by Miss Bessie Kelly with Miss Jennie Dailey and Miss Elizabeth McNamara among others in attendance
A large sum for St Augustine's church was raised from the entertainment Then given in Pequotknock street school hall under the Sodality of the Children of Mary. Miss Julia Farnan directed with assistants Miss Lillian Lucey and Irene Carroll. The first part featured Ungle, Sam's Daughters a chorus of 60 led by Aurelia Berger with a soloist.
London dispatch reports 90 percent of Limburg Dutch miners striking for a minimum wage and an hour day. About 70,000 miners involved with many Belgian internees joining. The strike signals a serious disruption as Holland’s coal supply hinges on Dutch output.
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