This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
5
An editorial excerpt cites Dr. John Thompson of Chicago praising beauty as a duty for women and arguing it is practical and not to blame if costly. It urges women to begin self care now, advocating cleansing and skin routines as a step to retain rather than restore beauty.
Reader guidance on health and beauty includes home remedies promoted by Miss Claire Ainsworth. Tips cover cleansing oils, cold creams, vanishing balms, and night emollients, plus three-recipe routines and product names for freckles, weight gain, reducing fat, hair care, and skin cleansing.
Column observes blue as the dependable fashion base in New York society. It notes Mrs. Oelrichs in a chic blue gown with navy shoes, a modest draped suit, and a blue straw hat with a velvet facing. It contrasts luxury hints like rhinestone buttons with practical, affordable accessories.
The Millinery Trade Review notes spring fashion favors tiny black milan hats with low crowns and 2 to 2.5 inch brims. Crepe and antique satin facings, Labrador blue velvet bands, and ostrich accents create exclusive looks. Sailor styles also show elongated lines and medium low crowns likely to boost later popularity.
A satin or maire frill two inches wide is laid in plaits around the base of the collar. It suits net, lace or lawn collars and is fastened at one side with a small rosette of satin roses or under two plain satin ends in front.
The Springfield Republican notes Vice-President Marshall’s Sunday address to city women. It cautions against overestimating the ballot’s power and questions reliance on voting as the sole influence in democracy. It raises concerns about a broader referendum approach and stresses prudent, balanced civic engagement.
Spring hats reflect the season's ease and casual ensembles. Soft materials and graceful trimmings define the range from tiny tailored pieces to medium and large hats for formal wear, with diversity in styles highlighted by the latest metropolitan display.
Barnegat postmaster R G Collins recounts a severe La Grippe cough that exhausted him until Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stopped the coughing. Ad reads Farmer Want Ads at lc a word.
A fashion sketch shows a Russian inspired outfit blending Besnard red with black. The design features a high collar black voile underblouse, a plain black satin skirt, and a red Russian blouse edged with braid in black grey and white. Steel buttons and metallic braid close the garment.
A COUSIN PHEBE column urges women to practice broad mindedness in friendship when romance creates rivalries. It argues jealousy poisons ties, warns against backbiting, and emphasizes kindness over petty attacks even when rivals share affection.
A Commoner column warns housewives against wasting food and clothing. It notes scraps tossed in yards and garbage, clothes soaking or drying badly, and dishes burned or cracked from neglect. The piece emphasizes using every scrap and fragment, avoiding extravagance.
Guidance on preparing boiled fish and poached eggs. Rub lemon over boiled fish to improve appearance and remove scum. Sprinkle parsley and lemon or prawns. For poached eggs, whiten with a lit method.
The San Francisco Call suggests adding vinegar to water and using one ounce of flour per half pint liquid to achieve a nice sauce consistency.
A humorous sketch line depicts a man asking who gave Jimmie a black eye. Jimmie replies no one, explaining he was looking through a hole in a fence at a football match and got sunburnt.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.