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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
4
A narrative describes compassionate acts by maids and nurses as they attend a bedridden patient. It emphasizes kindness over professional knowledge, noting how attendants’ gentleness and steady presence support the sufferer and reassure those nearby. The piece closes with domestic sewing and fashion notes on parasol styles and blouse care.
A reflective verse by Mary E Caldwen contemplates death and the afterlife from a child’s plaintive view. The speaker fears separation from a mother, asks if God will reveal blessings or leave questions unanswered in the night of departure.
Live stock prices on March 6 show fair to good demand. Steers and oxen sold around 8 dollars per 100 pounds, bulls up to 5.25, cows to 25. sows, calves, and dressed beef quoted with varieties by region. Sheep and lambs ranged from 4.50 to 6.50 per 100 pounds with dressed mutton and lambs also listed. Hogs priced for medium weight at about 9.20 to 9.40 per 190 pounds. country dressed hogs at 9 to 12 percent.
Easter remembrances and greetings are common this season. The P O News Store at 11 Arcade offers sacred Easter cards alongside a new line of cleverly executed, high grade greeting cards that are bright, humorous, and attractive. The shop is on Main Street near the Arcade entrance.
A long list of practical domestic hints covers food prep and cooking tips, fabric care, ironing, stain removal, and small repairs. It includes advice on improving cake texture, using baking soda, keeping clothes and linens neat, cleaning and maintaining kitchenware, and simple ways to refresh dishes, textiles, and home fixtures. The guidance emphasizes neutral, non-graphic instruction and concise, task-focused actions.
A long list of domestic hints covers kitchen and laundry care, cleaning, and storage. It outlines methods to preserve foods, revive butter, clean furniture, treat stains, maintain stoves, wash fabrics, and keep household items in good condition with practical steps and simple ingredients.
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