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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
10
James Lelatte of 85 Steuben Street reported being robbed of 75 dollars after meeting two colored women on Kossuth Street last night. He accompanied them to Seymour Street where they left and he found his money missing.
New Haven June 24 The Stationary Engineers Association began its second day with officer elections Lieutenant Governor Clifford B Wilson spoke to delegates stressing civic responsibilities The report notes Fat cards issued by the government of Saxony and an advertisement for summer footwear at W K Mollan 1026 Main Street
A fashion note on a natural color Japanese silk tailleur with collar options and tab extensions. Instructions cover material widths, cutting layout, collar choices in faille or velvet, and removable collar for laundering, plus remarks on ease of sewing and appeal of the design in white serge or pongee.
Miss Libbey answers readers letters about dating and conduct. A girl asks if sending a note to a shy young man at his business address is appropriate, and the reply urges ladylike restraint and letting him initiate contact.
Advice on proper behavior between a young man and a girl during dating. It states he should not force a coat, escort should not enter the home, avoid taking the girl’s arm in daylight, greet with a bow, and respond politely to apologies. If rain, depart promptly and consider borrowing an umbrella.
A 19 year old businessman writes of his esteem for a girl of the same age. He has never taken her anywhere and questions whether she would attend a planned outing with him. The note ends abruptly with uncertainty about her response.
The Fairfield County Suffrage Association hosts its fourth county convention in Stratford next Wednesday with Miss Ruutz Rees as chair. Representatives from all towns attend, with reports from leagues and remarks by Miss Ruutz Rees Miss Emily Pierson and Mrs Hepburn. The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association notes prior conventions in New Haven Hartford and Windham, and previews June and July events as suffrage momentum grows with major parties backing the cause.
The text discusses approaching a girl with care and seeking parental permission before engaging her company. It suggests asking respectful questions if she invites multiple calls and advises confirming whether your company is desirable to both her and her parents.
A column celebrates June wedding rings and the ritual of choosing a ring. It humorously portrays men from all walks facing the window of rings, noting bachelors, widowers, soldiers, and practical jokers in a light, exhortative tone. The piece argues the ring purchase is a defining act in a man's life.
A terse public statement asserts opposition to the claim without naming individuals or detailing grounds. The brief text suggests ongoing debate or dispute, with no further context or identifying details available. The record captures the brief stance as read from readable fragments.
Damp in places with a lively items section. A race between Sid Hunt and a motor vehicle is recounted with comic missteps. The Invisibles may dress alike in caps bearing Kellys Stove Polish. A small crowd watches bakery bakers rejecting hooligan antics after a prank. A playful poem references two black cats and dawn light. Charity notes report Miss Watkins Levy and son selling home made pinwheels to fund seats for a cause, despite none needing work.
The June Washington dispatch notes that Canadian troops in France publish the term bully for corned beef in an encyclopedia. US Marines reject that and call it Canned Willie, claiming troops worldwide use nicknames for the same tinned meat. The Marines say they stay original and study other forces to keep up. ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
The piece, a French designer work, features a pointed yoke tails and under arm seam. Gun metal buttons serve as trim and functional closures. A knap sack pocket slings jauntily from the right hip in king's blue worsted fabric.
A collection of kitchen notes detailing mushroom sauce and method, tomato stuffed with corn filling, sweet gherkins brining and pickling, cherry gooseberry currant jam, fish stuffing, fruit relish, and a closing quip about student pride in college facilities. Includes practical steps, ingredients, quantities, and cooking times for each recipe.
The Western Union Telegraph Company reports an 80 percent jump in net income for the last quarter, boosted by growing use of night letters sent up to 2 a.m. from across the United States. Day letters also rise, with about 12 million night letters annually and 8 million day letters, reflecting a broad adoption for business and social communication.
Miss Gertrude M Supple enjoyed a pleasant miscellaneous shower at 281 Pequonnock Street Tuesday evening hosted by Miss Olive Green and Harriet Palmer. Guests included many friends and a luncheon was served. Supple will marry William J Malone, a post office clerk, with several gifts received showing esteem. Also noted is Mrs Elizabeth Neary of Spring Street Fairfield recovering after a minor operation and a report that Great Britain rescinded higher car taxes while regulating gasoline sales. Dartmouth gifts totaling 100000 were announced at a commencement dinner.
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