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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
15
Blanche Beacon discusses grace as a quality gained, not innate, noting new dances aid balance and posture. A graceful woman walks on the ball of the foot with shoulders back and chin up while a boy recalls a journey to a store, learning caution and politeness.
Practical guidance from Pictorial Review prepared for this newspaper covers home dress making. It outlines step by step patterns, fabric choices, and sewing tips aimed at readers seeking affordable, stylish apparel.
The article provides step by step sewing guidance for a vest with front dart removal, notch seams, clove shoulder, collar attachment, short sleeve cutting, and cuff and armhole finishing. It mentions accordion neck hem, sizes 32 to 42, and a Pictorial Review pattern with prices around 15 cents.
Laura Jean Libby prints reader letters on love woes and offers guidance. A man complains of his height and dating obstacles while another narrator discusses party plans and potential chaperone issues. The column provides cautious advice, reflections on gender expectations, and social pressures.
Hyman Stichr, 30, of Brooklyn, was found guilty of arson in the first degree and sentenced to 18 to 20 years in prison. The incident follows a late night dispute involving Jack and Maziec, with family members debating inviting him in.
Newport June 28 The Duchess of Marlborough former Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt arrives to spend six weeks with her mother Mrs Oliver Belmont at Marble House. She says she is visiting not to push suffrage and will not hold speeches or conferences while in America.
The article surveys evolving fashion trends with French and evening gowns, accordion-pleated chiffon petticoats, new veils, velvet hats with aigrettes, and tight bodices reappearing. It notes Watteau cloaks, corsage silhouettes, broad-cloth associations, cool hair linen silks, Japan-made cottons, and elaborate garden party toilettes in India muslin and gold embroidery.
A fragmented verse scene recalls an old grandmotherly rhymes setting. The speaker asks about a wife and describes her attire with a playful, somewhat garbled tone. The piece ends urging careful cutting of verses for a scrapbook.
A range of views on St Paul is presented, contrasting anti suffrage arguments with praise for the apostle. The piece notes his stance on women, questions about his marriage, and cites his epistles and church monuments. Historical figures and places including Origen, Clement, Vienna, and London are touched upon as context.
The report describes a Saturday musicale honoring teacher Miss Fairchild with a two a duet performance and arias. Participants include Gerth Laponi Evelyn Cooper Sadia Sonnet Prete Mabel MaGradz Alice Meloy Reuel Orton Mildred Bristol and others in a well balanced program.
Readable text promotes a large store sale with substantial discounts and no price juggling. Emphasizes honesty and safety, urging customers to visit the store for savings and to compare prices themselves. Note the message appeals to neighbors and friends with promises of preserved value and reputation.
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