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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
14
A fragmented text recalls antique tooth care practices. It notes toothbrushes once shared in families, white bone handles, water storage, and hygiene steps. It praises modern toothbrushes and proposes a chenille covered wire cleaner as a replacement, urging daily cleaning to maintain hygiene.
The text outlines infant and child nap schedules, advising sleep durations from two hours for babies to longer periods as they grow. It stresses naps after lunch, avoiding unnecessary waking, and suggests school-age children still nap briefly in summer, with a later bedtime in winter.
The Forest Service compiled statistics on how lumber produced in the country is utilized. About 46 billion feet are further manufactured. the rest serves rough construction and other purposes. Pine, white pine, Douglas fir, and oak dominate usage, with hardwoods and maples following. furniture, vehicles, and mills drive demand, while several crafts and implements also rely on wood. Fifty five principal industries use wood, with heavy emphasis on manufacturing and transport needs.
Fashion notes describe sources of children’s wear with scallop ornaments and embroidered taffeta, while women’s fall trends favor magenta crepe, bishop sleeves, and puffed variants. Natural linen helmets, pale hats, and all white garden hats appear, with opalescent trims and turquoise hatpins. Pleated skirts return, crepe de chine undergarments noted for durability, and bold wedding yellow plus Russian and oriental influences gain favor.
A column addresses teenage romance and advice on love and self restraint. It counsels teens to avoid unsuitable relationships, urges clarity in commitments, and emphasizes a woman’s right to say no, highlighting character and standards in choosing a partner.
An old tale follows a unhappy grain of sand on a journey from a cheerful beach to the world. After wandering aboard a train and into a bowl, the grain ends up nurturing a Chinese Lily. It helps the flower bloom, bringing pride to the grain and happiness to the children who admire the blossom.
May recalls how she and h tack White left Mabel's and stood talking outside the house. Her mother notes a girl should not linger to show thanks, while Sir Edward French travels from the Orient to San Francisco and on to England via Canada. Capt J W Haas dies in ShamoKin Pass versiuN REC BON after mistaken arrest for Lincoln's killer.
Vera Cameron Curtis, renowned soprano soloist, has been engaged for the June 2 Staats Saengerfest. Her career includes a three year Met contract after early rejections, followed by a tour with the Russian Symphony Orchestra across major cities, underscoring her international renown.
The article discusses selecting corsets for fuller figures, stressing comfort and style through semi ready and fitted models. It explains choosing corsets by body type, from tall to stout, with guidance on fabric, boning, back support, and avoiding uncomfortable front lacing while maintaining a flattering silhouette. It notes post office mall shopping and the need for buyers to know their size and desired price.
The city prepared a grand fireworks show for July 4 staged by the Park Commissioners. Aerial maneuvers, waterfalls, and river of color will cap the program directed by local band and police, with crowd control and traffic plans in effect. The event promises one of the season’s most impressive performances in partnership with community groups and sponsors.
A garbled notice outlines a church on King's Highway planning a twentieth anniversary celebration with a musical program including an organ solo and choir. The readable text mentions Mon Mar and various names, but details are unclear due to damage.
Governor Simeon Haldwig reappoints Mise Lauder duis erland head cures at Barwin Veapital and Mim Mary Grau Ile of New Haven to key posts. The move follows years of service with terms set from July to D. Everett. Appointments reported alongside furth er names and deadlines in the official notice.
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