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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented collection of culinary instructions including spoon bread with cornmeal and sour milk, toasted egg nests with yolk centers, and peanut cookies. Also mentions brown bread and a corn skillet dish, with scattered notes on preparation, ingredients, and quantities from an old kitchen column.
A description of a white satin swagger suit with a Russian blouse cut to cover hip plates, featuring stripes on color, cuffs, bandings, and girdle for certain occasions.
The article marks the birth anniversary of Tench Coxe born May 22, 1755, noting his early Loyalist stance, later Whig allegiance, role as secretary of the treasury, and pivotal work introducing cotton cultivation and the Arkwright spinning machine, plus his death in Philadelphia on July 17, 1824. It ends with an odd note about a boy planning to raid gardens, kept in neutral terms.
A column encourages sensible thinking for young women, arguing marriage should not be the sole aim. It praises humble acts, warns against chasing wealth, and suggests personality and virtue attract the right partner. Letters discuss dating ethics, generosity, and keeping balance between social life and duties.
The description outlines coat construction with lengthwise alignment of cuffs and collars, pockets stitched along the fabric line, belt parallel to the selvage, and minimal trimming. Embroidery is restrained, using puffing effects and tassels as subtle relief, avoiding heavy embellishment.
Meriwether Lewis halts at Grinder’s cabin east of the Natchez Trace on Oct 8 1809. He probes for missing gear and writes in secrecy as Peria and Major Neely fail to appear. A portrait recalls a past bond while a distant shot shatters the stillness, sealing a perilous fate.
Sport toys of Serge dominate as a fashion craze. A white French serge skirt with side plaiting and cuffed hem pairs with a navy serge jacket featuring patches of gay embroidery and a high collar. The panama sailor echoes the embroidery for a coordinated look.
A fragment from a 19th century column features a mock dialogue about the fall of Rome and daily life. Citizens debate shoes shining amid urban anxiety, interwoven with a quote about factory processes and the cost of shoes from the Philadelphia Ledger.
A young woman recalls a stranger's harsh rumors about her elder brother, a respected preacher. She pleads for restraint in speech and writing about honest people, urging accountability for meddlesome words and unfair judgments.
A fragmentary historical poem evokes a nation’s mobilization as a trumpet voice and drums urge Freemen to answer sacrifice and duty. The speaker contrasts doubt with resolve, ending with a chorus that the nation’s heart will rise and come to defend heritage.
Providence announces Brown University will celebrate its 149th commencement on June 20. Governor Beechman and President Faunce headline the after dinner program with ex secretary Lindley Garrison and Prof Leacock as speakers. Week events include Baccalaureate Sermon Alumni Day and a new Senior reception and dance.
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