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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
9
A reflective poem by John Philo Trowbridge from the Boston Transcript declares that half the world and half its beauty stand at the speaker’s right hand. It contrasts right hand companionship with left hand strife, asserting confidence, healing, and shared joy across directions and all humanity.
Miss Annette Kellermann returns from Japan where her year of work on "A Daughter of the Gods" boosted fashion. She objects to scolding shorter skirts while praising the full, short style, lamenting the harm of improper dress on youth. Dr Valeria Parker spoke on social hygiene at the Young Men’s Hebrew Association.
A blue silk wrap with horizontal Chinese embroidery in golds reds and greens forms a striking evening garment. Blue georgette crepe sleeves add drape to the design for refined summer elegance.
Gustav Fesce of this city seeks a divorce from S Fesce claiming concealment of epilepsy before marriage. They wed September 7 1915 at city hall after a month of acquaintance and moved in with his parents until epilepsy prompted them to separate. Judge Curtis reserved decision.
New York June 22 women operators were tried out in elevators of one of the world s largest skyscrapers in a test amid war emergency precautions.
A two piece shirt design for silk satin or emart materials. Describes separate skirts favored this season with a Gatreight belt sash and beaded shirred details. Includes cutting guide for front gore girdle pockets and sash, with sizes 23 to 84 inches and price 20.
An analysis argues women may enter factory and shop work to support themselves as men enlist for war. It weighs pay gaps, training time, and the risk of being displaced when male workers return. The piece defends female labor and notes enduring value of skill and home life balance.
A set of reader letters discussing marriage choices for a young woman, opinions on suitors including a National Guardsman, and private advice about selecting a husband. The text also explores fashion notes, encouraging simple homemade dresses and the social value of well-made clothing for young women.
Fredericton June 22 The New Brunswick legislature voted to defer until next session consideration of a bill providing for woman suffrage. A resolution endorsed negotiations with Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on forming a legislative union of the maritime provinces.
The Shoshoni hold a sun dance on the summer solstice in June. A circular arena centers on a long forked post bathed in holy water, surrounded by trees, with nearly naked dancers for three days and nights. Spectators recall deaths and near collapses from exposure, while endurance crowns the dancers as tribal heroes. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS JOHN RECK & SON
Paris June 22 Jules Cambon, secretary in the foreign affairs ministry, said America's entry into the war has caused serious unrest in Germany in an Associated Press interview yesterday.
Berlin dispatch says Constantine will not accept dethronement and denies any abdication. Greek minister in Berne says he separated from his people by force and left for Switzerland, with his second son acting as regent in England. Queen Sophie, in Switzerland, may visit William. Swiss authorities probe the demonstration against Constantine as the royal party plans to move to Berne.
Today marks the execution of Johann Huss in Prague on June 22 1415 for Wycliffite beliefs and the 1691 assassination of Mohamet IV of Turkey. The note recalls Sobieski’s victory over the Turks and the Janissaries’ blame, plus Congress credit action in 1775 and a Keyes California bank robbery with $300 stolen.
A collection of home cooking notes including a cottage cheese roast with lima beans and pimentos, coddled eggs method, meat pie technique, potato cooking tips, hashed browned potatoes, potato soup, baked beans in cans, toasted bread advice, tea fire-use tip, and notes on apples and pears in Brazil and Argentina, plus a strawberry sauce tip.
In 1808 Mlle Tirevit sparked a balloon duel between M Grandpre and M Le Pique over jealousy. They built identical balloons and fired blunderbusses from half a mile high, killing Le Pique but Grandpre landed safely hours later.
A humorous wartime scene on an empty lot shows Genreal Martin and officers ordering Private Persy Weever to dig a trench with a shovel. The group jokes about digger roles as they watch a cop named Flatfoot pass by, and Weever vanishes mysteriously.
The Red Cross drive is promoted for humanitarian reasons but is also a business investment for the country. Better medical care reduces war losses and preserves fighting strength. more nurses, doctors, supplies, and hospitals are needed. The organization is both a business proposition and a military necessity as well as humanitarian aid.
The notice records multiple marriages around mid June across Connecticut towns including Danbury Norwalk Stamford Danbury Noroton Norwalk Hartford and Brooklyn. Couples include Frederick Garney with Sophie Schmellinger Ruth Tinker with Daniel Morse Florence Keeley with Terrence Murphy and others.
In Danbury Michael Ryan Jr aged 35 died June 19, John D Olivett aged 28 died June 19. In New Canaan James A Smallhorn aged 83 died June 19. Stamford Dennis Sullivan died June 14. Charles Wood aged 86 died June 11 in New Canaan. Theodore H Richter aged 86 died June 18 at Danbury hospital.
New York June 21. The second Special Bulletin on Labor Laws in War Time from the American Association for Labor Legislation emphasizes mobilizing a large workforce while maintaining safety and health standards. It urges equal pay for equal work, public control of labor placement, and strict administration to protect workers, especially women, amid increased production and war demands.
A female individual reports sharp and stabbing pains described as intense and intermittent. No further medical details are provided in the accessible text.
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