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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
5
In a reflective poem from Louisville’s Courier Journal, the verse laments aging beauty and recalls Jacobus Arminius, the Dutch reformer who died in 1609. The piece outlines core Arminian ideas: conditional election, universal redemption for believers, and the necessity of regenerated grace that can be lost.
A 1913 column discusses why women work, urging ambition beyond wage earning. It contrasts two salesgirls, one disinterested and the other attentive to customers, showing how enthusiasm leads to promotion and personal and family benefit. It ends with advice on balancing work and marriage and a reader question about winning a reluctant love.
A Tuesday night party honored Mr and Mrs Andrew Black of Gouverneur New York who are visiting two weeks with Mr and Mrs James Black at 99 Winter Street. Music by Mrs Douglas Conklin and James Black. singing by Miss Conklin and Miss Gangell and Burns. refreshments served at midnight. Attendees included Josephine Conklin Mildred Wilcox Flora Conklin Julia Dailey Margurite Daily Sarah Black Louis Gangell Bill McClausen William Burns and many others from New Haven and Canada.
A vintage pattern describes a youthful Santiago brown velveteen one piece frock with long fancy sleeves and a pink silk gauze collar. The three piece skirt can include tab extensions. material needs 4 1/2 yards of 54 inch fabric for medium size with careful layout on folded velveteen.
A collection of pumpkin based recipes includes a pumpkin custard pie with cream topping and spices, pumpkin patties fried in fritter batter, and layered baked pumpkin with cheese and breadcrumbs. Also describes a custard style pumpkin bake with coconut and nutmeg, finished with vanilla and cherry garnish.
A stated convocation of Jerusalem Chapter No. 13 R A M will be held at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 o clock on Friday. The P M degree will be worked.
Lonesome girl asks if she should pause calls from a youth without parental consent. Advice suggests deferring visits until parental approval to mend future friendship and courting. H E S asks about June marriage plans and license rules in Ohio along with groom gloves and simple home wedding adornments.
Emanuel Cave of Bridgeport is named grand inner guard in Connecticut Knights of Pythias honors at a Waterbury convention. Charles H Brewer of New Haven elected grand chancellor with officers including Nehemiah Candee of South Norwalk and William N Potter of Willimantic. installation by I Erwin Jacobs. Codification of by laws unfinished. next year to finish.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to target the liver and bowels to relieve indigestion and stomach trouble. The tablet is described as a purely vegetable compound with olive oil, sold in 10c and 25c boxes with no griping or cramps, available at all druggists.
A humorous aged voice peddles a class composition about returning to school. The piece mocks student effort and schooling, noting confused spellings and wry observations on learning, daily chores, travel jokes, and imagined scenarios from Brazil to Africa as they defend education's value.
Edwin C Stevens buys a horse to replace a recently died one and Edwin L Hurd with his wife visited Mount Carmel. Mrs Edward E Curtiss and Mrs Alex Sinclair spent Monday in Park City. Miss Emma Opper of New Canaan purchased Selleck homestead via Edwin I Shelton. Mary E Thompson place sold to Reynolds of Bridgeport by Edwin C Shelton as administrator. James E Fair moves his engine to Edward L Hurd’s woods to start operations. Mr and Mrs Merwin W Johnson with others attend National Daily Show in Springfield. Mrs Emily Leavenworth and Miss Helen Broderick keep house for Mrs Ambrose Hurd during her absence. Washington lodge holds special meeting with M M degree. visitors from Derby Shelton Bridgeport Wilton New Canaan.
Vera Curtis, Bridgeport soprano and Metropolitan Opera Company principal, discusses working with top artists, director Toscanini, and the craft of opera. She covers languages, dancing, costumes, wigs, wardrobe, and stage technique, plus her forthcoming recital at United Congregational Church for church funds.
The piece cites M. Yves Guyot arguing the war pits a productive civilization based on free contract and economic competition against a militarist one valuing controlled liberty and political rivalry. He contends Germany pursued prestige over objective gains, and that the productive side will ultimately prevail. E. H. Dillon & Co. advertises hats at 1105 Main street.
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