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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
9
A description of a social event where invitations and the contrast theme confuse guests. The scene features a fancy area, a rowdy entry, and ladies at the door while men mingle inside. The narration hints at a central oddity in the event’s arrangement.
A fragment lists materials for stylish summer dressings. It mentions voile cotton fabrics, satin, silk, crepes, and serge with trims. Notes washable options and parasol accents in black and white for the season.
The article surveys summer fashion with inset hip and elbow panels shaping garments, blue and white linen accents, chimizette decoration, patent leather trims, and white kid buckles. It notes new hats, all white dresses, automobile wear fabrics, accordion pleats, veiled chiffon, and fresh color shifts toward purples and violets.
Practical hints on housekeeping tasks from deodorizing teapots to cleaning lacquered brass and preserving hats. Tips cover starching, cake removal, gloveCare, wood polish, window and hat fixtures, hair tonics, canning, storing clothing, moth protection, stain removal, and fabric finishing with frequent references to simple home remedies and household routines.
Baltimore June 28 reports Judge Alton B. Parker of New York elected temporary chairman amid Wm J Bryan opposition and Senator Elect Ollie James of Kentucky chosen as permanent chairman.
The Barnum Avenue Outing Club schedules a trip to Reddy's Farm tomorrow aboard a large auto truck with a truck option by the New Haven trolley. The event invites both men and women to play running, jumping, baseball, and other sports and features a barn dance after Ned Reddy lays a new floor.
Morning worship and sermon by Rev Morgan Millar at Olivet Congregational Church. 12 10 Bible School. 6 30 Epworth League led by W R Davis with Miss Tuck as soloist. 7 30 one hour praise service with quartet and congregation. Sunday listings include First Church of Christ Scientists and Zion Church services with evening programs and youth activities.
The Rev. Frag eis E. Craig, Procurator of Charles College in Catonsville Md, visits Hartford in June to seek funds after fire destroyed the old building. He notes 1500 US priests trained at St Charles and plans a new institution. He will meet clergy at the Bishop's house and call on all clergy of the diocese.
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