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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
15
Kenneth Pox, son of former Bronx resident now in Watertown South Carolina, lies in a local hospital in serious condition. The fragment notes a fracture and gangrene concern, with broader health prompts about typhoid fever prevention and general child health factors.
Freight clerks on the New Haven railroad accepted a five percent pay increase after seeking twelve percent. The wage settlement comes amid broader labor movements.
A detailed pattern instruction describes constructing a princess effect dress with a guimpe, including cutting on folds, placing gores and inserts, forming an inverted plait, and finishing seams. It outlines slashing edges, belt passage, and precise seam placements for a 44 inch cotton voile garment.
Laura Jean Libby surveys how employed women face a moral and practical dilemma between keeping a paying job and becoming a wife. The piece traces a young wife balancing earnings, home care, and husband’s health, weighing the cost to family life and happiness as they learn that a wife’s place in the home often yields stability over outside work.
Miss Libbey replies to reader letters with guidance on proper addressing and formatting. Personal inquiries are not answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at No. 916 President Street Brooklyn New York for correspondence.
A fragmentary note by N. E. P describes seeking guidance after a seven month relationship with a young man of a different background. The text ends abruptly amid discussion of parting and reconciliation. The incomplete account hints at a teenage romance and social pressures without detailing events or outcomes.
A reader asks if it is proper for a girl to thank a young man for a treat or help such as getting into a coat. The reply states it is polite to thank him briefly in each instance.
In a clipped note amid domestic chatter a family scene ends with a global financial development: Australia is raising a war loan of £50,000,000 as nations reassess defense spending and bond markets react to rising geopolitical risk. A lighthearted domestic moment contrasts with the looming financial headline.
Taunton Massachusetts girl suffers monthly pains and irregular periods. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she becomes well and resumes work without absence. The testimonial urges others to write for confidential advice.
A fashion description highlights a mid afternoon frock in Wistaria taffeta with purple and white stripes. The cropped pannier creates a coat like bodice, embroidered organdie fills the square neck, and long sleeves finish severely. Novelty straw roses ornament the turban brim.
In a ceremony at Sacred Heart church Miss Josephine Feeley daughter of Mrs Bridget Feeley of 336 Atlantic street married Arthur Campbell. The Rev Richard F Moore and Rev Thomas Mooney led the mass as Miss Mary Maheeney and James Corrigan attended. A luncheon followed at the bride’s mother’s home. Mrs Campbell formerly worked at Warner Bros Co. The article then shifts to a census note on birds and their protection highlighting the need for migratory bird laws.
The St Luke's Mission annual meeting in the choir room reported receipts higher than last year by several hundred dollars. Delegates and officers were elected including vice-chairman and collector Selliff treasurer Reid clerk Spencer auditor Hall delegate Hales. Geo Alderson and W J Clark were named ushers and Louise Dufour was appointed organist and choir director.
Extraordinary values at Radford B Smith Saturday Sales and Caesar Misch Stores Cheerful Credit Corner announce big gar ment sales for men women and children. Forehanded shoppers are urged to arrive early as stocks are vast. The Caesar Misch plan offers clothing with no deposit and a weekly one dollar payment.
A short poem contrasts eye colors with seasons and moods. Blue eyes glow in summer, brown eyes mark autumn, and gray eyes endure winter’s silence. The speaker links vision to love, labor, and loss across the year.
A kitchen of recipes features cake batter, veal with mushrooms, rich drop cookies, potato border, potato flour sponge cake, corn croquettes, and bread and butter pudding. The text notes improvements in Frederick A Bennett, secretary of the Manufacturers' association, who is expected back at work Monday. Fort John Beck & Son delivers flowers.
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