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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
10
A fashion note advises on color choices to flatter different complexions and hair hues. It suggests near-face shades, lively contrasts for redheads, and warns that darker skin can wear bright greens while light skin suits light pastels. It also mentions color power across cultures and includes a brief local item about a police report and probate appointment.
Prepared for this newspaper by Pictorial Review a French model, it can be reproduced for about $1.50. Very good quality French lins may be bought for 25 cents a yard. If it is 36 inches wide 4 1/2 yards will be and requires but a short time to put together. First the under arm seam is closed, then the shoulder seam, taking care to match the notches perfectly. The center of the front is indicated by large O perforations. Gather lower edge of waist between corresponding perforations in shield and in front even. Close cuff seam as notched, sew to oo perforations. Pleat, creasing on lines of slot perforations, bring folded edges to corresponding lines of small o perforations and bring folded edge near center back to center press pleats. Sew to lower edge of waist centers even, large O perforation at under arm seam. Trim with a belt of the same material and fancy buttons. Moon dress, with long blouse skirt. Though copied from Pictorial Review pattern Price 16 cents. Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 and 14 years. Home Dressmaking articles prepared especially for this newspaper from the latest styles by The Pictorial Legieme
A reader’s letter discusses how a bride to be may choose a June wedding and lighthearted send off ideas. It covers advice on inexpensive honeymoon plans, modest outfits, and family hints about gifting sweets, with musings on romance and the timing of marriage in June.
Lucy and cousin Caroline share dolls Adele and Louise on a walk in a pine grove. They forget the dolls until evening when wind and pine needles cover them. Caroline discovers Louise and Adele buried under needles, both safe and sound, like babes in the woods.
A compact memory poem later echoes WIlliam Shakespeare about recalling past joys and friendships. The speaker laments lost loves, time wasted, and grievous memories then finds solace in thoughts of a dear friend as sorrows seem to end. The piece blends nostalgia with affection for a close companion.
Olive argues the man is changable and spends time with multiple young ladies. The others plan to discover which girl he favors and what he truly intends, noting no single devotion.
A 28 year old bachelor writes of falling in love with a girl two years younger. He brings candy to win her, but she refuses to eat it. He ends up nibbling the candy himself after her brother hints at something odd in the situation.
Washington on June 23 reports accidental arsenic and lead contamination in jelly, candy, chocolate, and cream tartar leading to fines for one corporation at 100 dollars and three others at 50 dollars each for interstate shipments. The article notes manufacturer ignorance or carelessness as the cause and urges vendors guarantee materials under the Food and Drugs Act or verify they contain no harmful ingredients. It also mentions divorce court visits by Robert Maheffy of Emporia, aged 82, in a lengthy separation suit, and the death of Luther S. Johnson, a 73 year old Lynn shoe maker born in Nahant. Vases and Window Boxes Filled AQHN RECK & SON.
Secretary T Gilbert Pearson of the National Audubon Society reports success in guarding rookeries along the South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Wardens protect egret colonies and other water birds from plume-hunters, with extensive rookeries in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The society spends over ten thousand dollars annually on safeguarding these birds, aiming to restore them to former abundance.
Maude asks if engagements announcements should be proper and a society friend says yes. It suggests simple invitations to an evening with fruit salad and cakes, pink flowers at each plate and a bouquet for the bride to be, plus two tied cards for the bride and groom.
A poem titled Grandmother Goose's Bed Time Rhymes by David M. Cory presents a playful verse about a policeman father a noble mother and a child, concluding with the idea of making a scrapbook and a Grandms Goosey Book.
Benny recounts his cousin Artie performing comic, exaggerated face impressions at a family meal. The narrator and family react with disbelief and humor as Artie mimics animals and creatures, making a mess with ice tea and napkin antics during supper.
Fashion notes describe colors, fabrics, and styles for girls’ summer clothing. Corbeau bites, brocade capes, patent leathers, and Paris influences appear in coats, capes, wraps, and collars. White effects, organdie, and sheer lingerie frocks are popular, with long tunics and trimmed hats noted.
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