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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
5
In a final gathering with Challenger Roxton and Summerlee, a cache of diamonds worth at least 200000 pounds reshapes fortunes. Each man names a plan for his share, from exploration and museums to retirement, and the narrator volunteers to join the next expedition, ending the tale. The closing lines hint at a broader world with a submarine mishap, a corporate meeting in Lima, and a memorial day floral note.
The Pictorial Review offers a dinner frock design in white and pink satin and chiffon with scalloped ribbon ruffles and a matching corsage. It outlines a medium size pattern with yardage needs and step by step dressmaking instructions for the bodice sleeves girdle and shoulder strap plus finishing touches and professional hem and hemstitching tips.
In McClure's 1913 feature Laura Jean Libby urges frugal living and shared aims for a home. She contrasts renting with owning a cottage, arguing a true family future rests on joint sacrifice, budgeting, and living within means to secure peace and space for children.
A man writes from 300 miles away about an earnest attempt to win a woman who values him less. He has money and aims to marry after a long, failed effort to forget her. He asks if a personal visit and pleading can change her mind, noting they both have common school education. He suggests outlining a plan and testing his chances before a bold gesture.
Miss Libbey answers readers with personal notes printed from initials. Correct name and address must be included for attention. Letters should be single sided on paper, written in ink. Personal letters cannot be answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey at No. 916 President St Brooklyn N Y.
A girl over sixteen writes about a two year courtship with a 20 year old, noting his infidelity with a cousin and inconsistent commitment. She reports others courting her and a fiancé who does not love his betrothed but aims to marry to please relatives. The columnist replies advising finding another beau until she is settled.
A letter from A D J B in which a 17 year old girl describes a 22 year old suitor who rings her at home and asks to visit, but her mother objects citing age. The writer seeks guidance, noting that conduct and habits matter and love comes first among worthy people.
Bride to be asks about decorations, seating, invitations for about 25 friends, footwear with white hose, and whether a low necked dress or veil is appropriate. Clarifies if a wedding march is used or couple enters together. Requests guidance on a wedding dinner menu including fish, capon, and portion sizes.
A late night debate erupts among Benny Artie and Pop about whether dogs or horses are smarter. They joke that a clam is the wisest, with a punchline about staying quiet as they head outside to see if any friends are around.
A call to civic effort urges residents of Bridgeport to join in beautifying the town through planting, cleaning, and maintaining street greenery rather than relying on officials. Neatness and curb appeal are linked to real estate value and community spirit. Joe citizens should lead by example to curb disorder and eye sores. An advertisement notes Mollan’s offers on women’s low shoes, including strapless pumps and various styles. Memorial Day floral arrangements are mentioned in association with John Reck & Son.
A description of garden party attire features a double white net skirt with braided scrolls and a dashing brocaded silk coat. It closes with buttons and frogs and includes a broad floppy brimmed hat, reflecting pajama fashion and vivid colors.
A discussion on school lunches emphasizes the health impact of noon meals, guidance on packing and preserving food, and practical tips for basket lunches. It covers safe containers, cleaning, packing order, napkins, and suitable bread varieties and fillings to avoid spoilage and monotony. It lists example meal ideas and emphasizes variety and proper packaging.
The text discusses giving children money to buy food at noon, noting it often fails due to lack of discrimination leading to unsatisfactory choices. It argues this undermines home feeding efforts and notes that basket quantities vary based on individual needs.
A reader asks for health advice on wood ticks from Home Health Club in Chicago. The response explains wood ticks attach to skin, are hard to remove without leaving parts, bites are painless, and recommends generous turpentine to loosen and remove them, then witch hazel to treat irritation.
Princess Helena sister of Edward VII and aunt of George V has a son in the Kaiser’s army. Born May 25 1846 she marks fifty years since marriage to Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein who resides in England. Their surviving son Albert John, forty seven, educated in England, serves in the German army in Berlin.
Dr Max Baff, former Clark College psychology fellow, links the so called runaway germ to high blood pressure in women and argues that both single women and married women are prone to roaming. He used two years of sphygmometer tests across ages and sexes. Miss Stillemann, imprisoned in Warnemunde for a secret code, is freed and heads home to the United States. Over 30 delegates attend the seventh annual American Steel and Hardware Association convention in Pittsburgh.
A dialect poem closing a child bedtime scene invites rest under a rose nest watch by Mammy. It speaks of angels glimpsed in night, church bells, the moon, and a mother’s care as the child grows toward becoming a lady. Author Arthur Troostwrk appears at the end.
A long reading list of kitchen recipes includes King Pudding Corn Cakes Molasses Cookies Turnip Balls Butter Cakes Chocolate Gelatin Wheat Muffins and Creamed Marshmallow Dates with steps and ingredients. It also contains editorials about spring house cleaning President Wilson and boxing matches and ends noting potential appropriations for preparedness.
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