England Jealous Of Germany As A World Power
Prof. Hans G L Delbruck asserts England jealously views Germany as a world power and warns continued interference could spark war. He praises Germany's Morocco settlement as a diplomatic victory and urges balance among nations while criticizing Anglo American misperceptions. A second item notes a $1,000 Memorial Day appropriation and Florence Devereaux performing at the Hotel Atlas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
United Press
Berlin
Hans G. L. Delbruck
Europe
Morocco
Great Britain
Drunkards' Families League Born in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on Christmas Day 1910 Mrs. Stela Masters formed the Protective League for the Families of Drunkards after a sobbing woman sought aid for a husband who drinks and ruins his family. The league aims to help affected families, work with saloonkeepers, pursue legal avenues, and advocate closing places selling liquor, with 25 cent annual dues and monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Stela Masters
East End
Protective League For the
Crusaders of
League
Jim
John Doe
Pennsylvania
Dining at the Hotel Atlas Cabaret Ad
An old advertisement for a cafe or cabaret at the Hotel Atlas, noting cleaning products and a skin cream brand. Mentions a large can priced at ten cents and a manufacturer at 344 Stratford Ave. The wording is fragmented but references dining, cleaning, and garment care products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Home Economics Association aims to aid housekeepers
News of Interest to Our Feminine Readers praises the American Home Economics Association and its Journal of Home Economics. It notes editors and contributors from universities and agencies, and urges practical sharing of research to improve living conditions in homes and communities. The piece highlights editorial staff and the idea of a clearing house for practical information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home-Economics Association
TERE
American Home Economics Association
Journal of Home Economics
Mary H. Abel
Helen Kinne
Teachers’ College
Anna Barrows
C. F. Langworthy
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Abby L. Marlatt
University of Wisconsin
Isabel Bevier
University of Illinois
Melvil Dewey
Thomas D. Wood
Fads and Fashions Guide for Seasonal Styles
FADS AND FASHIONS notes ongoing trends from fabrics to trims. Stripped fabrics and bordered effects lead the season with knee length coats, tunic dresses, and net and lace blouses. Velvet, silk, and chiffon dominate gowns while furs and fauxs imitate sable. Rich embellishments like embroidery, fringes, and rhinestone bands appear on wraps, capes, and accessories.
Quilting Party Given for Miss Bessie Smith in Milford
An old fashioned quilting party at Mrs Laysevelt home on Lafayette street Milford honors Miss Bessie Smith soon to wed Mr Dannat of Philadelphia. Guests include X Y Z club members and Mis Muriel Totten Edith Holloway Myrtle Carroll Grace Cornwall and several Smith sisters. A blue and white silkolene quilt was made as a wedding gift and an old fashioned supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layse—velt
Lafayette Street
Milford
Frank Brotherton
Muriel Totten
Richard Tuttle
Edith Holloway
Lee Usher
Myrtle Carroll
Lay Roosevelt
Grace Cornwall
Bessie Smith
Jessie Rose
Natalie Smith
Elsie Smith
January Clearance Sale and Bargain Boots at Mollans Main St
January clearance starts January 3 at BE Dillson Co 1105 Main St fur sale at Jacoby's tonight. Mollans offers broken line women shoes with many styles sizes and brands including Dorothy Dodd Gold Medal Mollans Red Cross. Burt’s shoes and other makes on sale. Also cough cold and pneumonia remedies from The Woman’s Drug Store 129 State St near Main with grippe capsules eucalyptus cough syrup protec tors and more. Farmer Want Ads 1 Cent Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Dillson & Co
Main Street
Jacoby
Broad. Street
Mollan
Burt
Dorothy Dodd
Red Cross
Smallildren
Mollan’s
Main St
Woman's Drug Store
State Street
January Club Events Highlight Bridgeport Women Societies
Bridgeport women groups announce January programs with art lectures and classes. Venice the Beautiful shown January 4. lace talk by Miss Hadley January 22. whist party January 20. Sketch oils watercolors history design ceramics and more offered. Lectures by Prof Albert Sorfeul and Rev Father Roth address Africa and French culture. Orient Eastern Star hosts New Year banquet January 8 8:20 p.m. Daughters Sons of Veterans joint installation January 2 G A R hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Art League
Venice the Beautiful
Hadley
New York
Frank H. Patterson
T. J. Ferguson
Orient Chapter
Order
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Angelina Bartlett
Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Household Notes From A Noisy Household Page
A collage of household tips on cleaning, cooking, and care for clothing. Tips include preserving bread in cold weather, shoe care, plant watering, and kitchen hacks for kettles, glass, and leather. Practical advice on dampness, airing, ironing, and packing to protect belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Committees Named for Bridgeport New Year Reception
The Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable Society appoints committees to manage a New Year’s Day reception at Mrs. BE Bassick’s residence 1171 Fairfield Avenue. Roles include Reception Music Dining Finance Press Ushers and dining room assistants with hours from 4 to 7 PM.
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E. Bassick
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport Ladies’ Charitable Society
Thomas 8. DeForest
John D. Whitney
Mary Fitch
Frank Kinsley
Orange Merwinseigstagions
Eliud W. Fuailrchild
Hamilton F. Shelton
William Morrison
Augustus
Finance
Frederick A. Strong
Hobart R. Wheeler
Press
Frank Staples
Zalmon Goodsell
Belle Ten Eyck
Charles M. Cole
William Rawlins
Rebecca French
Alice Pierce
Marjorie Pierce
Elizabeth Fitch
Rose McDonald
Florence Bartlett
Wells
Edgar Bassick
James Ludlum
Nelson Downs
Charles Coe
Jean Shelton
Lucy Shelton
Marguerite Bishop
Lewis B. Curtis
George W. Wheeler
Social and Personal Notes From the Bridgeport Community
Social and personal items from Bridgeport reference no watch night services, gospel services at 239 Gilbert Street led by M M Cleveland, and a Wednesday Morning Art Club meeting at 10 15 with Mrs B M Garrick. It notes John Cody Sr resting comfortably after a serious operation at 214 Warren Street, and a funeral in Brooklyn for Elizabeth Roche. Public notices cover needlework sales netting 439 dollars for the society, a bridge party at 551 Norman Street with ten tables and prizes, and a New York inquiry about Ellen F Neal formerly of Bridgeport married in 1868 to William R Upson who died violently soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Street
M. M. Cleveland
John Cody, Sr
Warren St
South End
Bessie
Agnes Bishop
Norman Street
Barbara DuBois
Gertrude Valentine
May Topping
Mabel Ensign
Bridgeport
Christmas Tree Gifts Delight 500 Children at Salvation Army
About 500 poor children enjoyed the Salvation Army Christmas tree event in Pioneer hall. Warm clothing dolls roller skates hockey sticks candy fruit were given. Four hundred tickets were issued and more children applied. Henry Turkington bandmaster assisted Adjutant Tilley and the Swedish Army band in distribution. Total Christmas fund reached 3600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Pioneer Hall
Henry Turkington
New Britain
Tilley
No More Public Drinking Cups Rule In Effect
The state board of health enacts a ban on public drinking cups, effective after January 12. The law prohibits drinking vessels in public buildings, hotels, stores, and common areas such as street grills, stations, and steamboats. The Board of Health and related commissions plan to install water fountains designed to replace shared cups.
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Stand Board of Health
Sar
Leomanese
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaiser
John Bull
America
Civilizs Ton
France
Florence Devereaux
W. E. Halligan
Broad Street
Lowe’s Laundry
Seaview Avenue
Geo. B.clark & Co
Eogan A
MT AE SC
Crawford Laundry CO
Pairfield Avenue
Berkshire Mill CO
IRA Gregory & CO
Screence Lehigh Coal
THE
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Uptown
Housatonic Avenue
Hotel Atlas
Arctics
Zycox Rubber Co
Robert M. Lafollet
Miss Bessie
Smith
Albert Sorfeul
North Congregational Church
Father Joseph Roth
St. Mary's Convent
Darien
Africa
French Alliance
Emma
Meyer
E. B. Mahoney
Helen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Protestant Widows’ Society
Charles H. Sanford
Thimble Club
Sooetr
Salvation Army Atspices
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