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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
3
Fragment of a poem urging readers not to hate neighbors or judge others by appearances. It argues that narrow creed, fashion, and worldly patches on garments are trivial compared to compassion. The speaker insists true work lies in kindness toward every person, near or far, under the silent dome of night.
A fragment of a midcentury home cook’s guide details curry onions and a thick sauce, meat prep with raisins and citron, and serving tips for beef with Yorkshire pudding. Also describes coddled eggs and a simple parsley yolk topping, plus notes on simmered meat, spices, and serving methods.
New York Oct 30 Mrs Amos Pinchot a former Progressive now a strong advocate for President Wilsons re election says the Democratic party has long championed woman suffrage and would gain votes from women. She notes states granting suffrage under Democratic or allied administrations and contrasts Republican inaction.
The first American Methodist church Wesley Chapel in New York was built on John Street near Nassau after Embury and Wesleyan converts held early services in homes and barracks. By 1773 the church reported 180 members and by 1826 New York had fourteen Methodist houses as the movement grew.
Laura Jean Libby's column on heart topics argues that plain, faithful men win lasting love over flashy suitors. It praises kindness, devotion, and responsibility as true marks of a lovable husband, claiming appearance fades while character endures. Readers’ questions about romance are answered with cautious counsel.
Maeterlinck, Belgium’s eminent writer, has contributed to war literature with Wrack of the Storm. In a preface he admits a transformation from cursing no man to acknowledging that Germany’s conquest carries crimes that erase past ties. He recalls love for Germany yet condemns its actions as madness and error, suggesting future wise men may judge their stance as insufficient.
Lima Ohio woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring her health after displacement. She recovered from a seven year prepartum role and urges other women to try the remedies, offering to answer letters. The ad emphasizes relief for displacements irregularities nerv ousness and back pains using the herbal products from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Gertrude Franklin Atherton born in San Francisco fifty seven years ago today is celebrated as a leading modern woman novelist. A great grandniece of Benjamin Franklin she has lived in London Paris and Mudich and now resides in New York. She supports the Navy League and war preparedness while noting peace visions may come but belong to the future. Her works include The Californians Julia Franco and The Perch of the Devil among others. The latest novel departs to depict a society woman who poisons her husband to avoid divorce publicity, inspired by courtroom observations and press criticism. The Erie Railroad Co orders 15 large type engines from American Locomotive Co. Just arrived Dutch and French bulbs. Johnreckson
A quirky column recounts local antics with Skinny Martin Ed Wernick and Sid Hunt shouting at passersby as an ice wagon driver chases them. A playful Q and A aside asks why coins resemble a tug boat, with jokes about toes and school, plus Miss Mary Watkins hosting a luncheon for friends.
A statement signed by 90 prominent civic and social workers from New York to Cincinnati urges reelecting President Woodrow Wilson. The group credits his social program, labor protections, eight hour day, Native labor rights, child labor bans, and landmark appointments such as Brandeis to the Supreme Court and Baker to a cabinet post as reasons for backing his continued leadership.
A retrospective on the Carlisle Indian School football program details its star appeal, dramatic tricks, and coach Glenn Warner innovations. It recalls the 1915 team, notable stunts like Dillon’s 105 yard run, and Carlisle’s lasting romantic draw for spectators, especially women, despite later decline.
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