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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
13
A domestic scene unfolds as a wife confronts her husband over a gown and social expectations. He pressures her with a temper flare while she braces for a tight balance between propriety and personal agency. The argument hints at underlying power and control dynamics in the relationship.
A long fragment of a diary entry recounts a day on the river with family, describing boating, a shore arrival, and the aunt Helen’s romantic plans. It mentions roses, glassware purchases, summer bargains, and preparations for returning to town. The writer records social outings, cosmetics, and a forthcoming weekend trip, with conversations about health and a courting scene.
Aug 26 Middletown delegates to the state convention of the Connecticut Total Abstinence union convened noting solemn mass for living and dead members. J Whegeerald, president, delivered the grid address urging prohibition. Kinney reported - 52 of 112 societies enrolled in 1937 had not returned 1918 or 1949 data, while New Britain’s young men society grew to 71 members. Officer slate listed Ike Darbury as president and Florence Wiggerald as secretary with other posts named.
The principal officers and two other Boston policemen face trial on charges of violating department rules by joining the union. The panel includes Curtis as sole judge with three captains appearing for the defense. The board will determine the validity of the rules cited and whether action is warranted against the accused.
The notice highlights end of August sale prices on a Wool Velour line 50 inches wide and soft finish, Gabardine for skirts 36 inches wide, Novelty Voiles 36 inches wide with embroidered designs, Chiffon Voile 40 inches wide and 44 inches wide options, Nainsooks 39 cents, with discounts from 60 to 75 cents regular prices. Third floor.
A new Paraknit brassiere highlights a light weight open-work fabric that is very elastic and flexible. It features a reinforced elastic strip at the lower edge to reduce the waist line without undue pressure and comes in two widths for different figure types.
A textile sale features Voile in mixed grays nature lavender blues and attractive shades at 39 cents, regularly 50. Zephyr Ginghams in pluds and stripes 32 inches wide 39 cents for 3rd quality and 50 cents for 59 quality, shirt fabrics also included.
The advertisement touts a wide range of luxurious furs including Gray Squirrel and Hudson Seal. It notes street wear appeal for winter, storage free until January first, and delivery beginning November first Dill.
Linen Section offers imported Irish Linen cloths in one quality sized 2% yards at 11.75 sale price from 14.50. Pillow cases 22 44 by 36 inches hemstitched linen at 4.50 sale from 5.00. Japanese scarfs 17 by 40 inches hand embroidered at 0.75 sale from 1.25. Third floor.
Descriptive ad of women’s garments including white and flesh colored bib overalls in sizes up to 2210 34, pink batiste, cotton crepe drawers, and khaki swimming or camp wear. Mentions special prices from 79 cents to 4 dollars and notes small lots in broken sizes and extra sizes.
Fragmented OCR text references naval or civic actions, protests, and a wage award discussion. Mentions August, Admiral, railways, labor issues, and possible sale or meeting notices. Many names and places are garbled, with no clear event or outcome to summarize precisely.
Readable fragments show aprons in gingham and percale with pockets bells and color trimming priced at $1.50 on the second floor. Other text references charitable efforts for crippled or needy children and a Newington Conn hospital home with donations noted.
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