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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1919
Page
15
An elderly reader recounts severe eczema suffering and credits Fruit-a-tyes and Seetha Sala with relief. He mentions using Southa Salva and Sypyit-a-tives from local dealers at 6 for $2.59 and a trial-size option marketed from Godensburg.
An old advertisement promotes Wendell's Ambition Pills sold at Hindle's Pharmacy and Hartigan's Drug Store. It promises rapid mood and energy boosts, relief from nerves and overwork, and a money back offer with the first box, covering various ailments and general fatigue.
In a tense dialogue Betty Harding proves her wit while debating gender roles and independence with Ori Crittenden. He questions her, challenges her, and brands her stance as independence, leading to a charged clash over engagement news and personal judgment.
A reader notes the Rivercliff Intervale Community club plans a clubhouse at the Hubbell mansion site and upcoming officer elections. She mentions a Beardsley Park pageant, local schools and the Bridgeport Community Service Commission, along with shop expansions, fountain pens, jams, and chocolates from Cunklins and Lane’s, plus a mysterious letter to Harold and speculation about a feminine writer.
The dialogue reveals a tense, guilty mood as characters accuse one another of social manipulation and meddling in a secretly planned engagement. Suspicions surface about who influenced whom, with heated remarks and veiled threats during a fraught exchange after a risky luncheon.
Washington September 13 The House approved the Senate resolution raising the Belgium legation to an embassy. The final step is President Wilson’s appointment of an ambassador to Belgium.
Fraternal Konekapotananh Tribe observes Past Sachem Joseph White night at 1087 Broad Street with chairs filled. Pequonnock Lodge plans first degree in full form at 1089 Broad Street. Jerusalem Chapter RBAM to work M M degree at 7:30 PM in Masonic temple. Bridgesport delegates attend national supreme judge convention in Atlantic City led by Mary Colahan. Lady Washington lodge visits Morning Star lodge, 925 Main Street, initiating two candidates with 1500 attendees. Sons of St George lodges push to 1000 members and complete new Stratford Avenue home by Christmas.
John Jackson of Fremont street Boston was arrested at the local railroad station after noon Saturday on a pocket picking charge. Judge Wilder continued the case to September 23 under $1,000 bond. Murren, robbed of $113 on the Colonial express from Boston to New York, identified the purse thief. Other suspects in the Anoroff robbery had bonds set at $1,000. Anoroff, robbed of $500, is hospitalized in Bridgeport. Navy enlistment announced for several local men. Submarine R-2 remains in harbor recruiting, R-24 arrived at Union square. Shelton hosts army bacon sale at 2:30 PM in fire houses. Bacon priced 34 cents per pound.
The store advertises Poudre Nilde a new delicately scented face powder with a lace net cover. It sifts evenly through a small pad for one use and makes a charming addition to the toilet table.
A square flat flask holds a Coty fragrance described as a concentrated toilet water. It promises a spicy, refreshing, deliciously different scent and notes that a man will approve the flask.
Circular patterns in imported cotton damask linens two yards in diameter sell at 4.00. Special linen scarves 18 by 36 inches at 1.00 and 18 by 45 inches at 1.25. Beacons flannel warm as wool, robes and spreads in new patterns. Third and fourth floors feature silks, laces, and a Rose of Omar box flask, plus Edith Wharton and Ethel Dell books and breakfast served in the Tea Room after 30 minutes mornings.
A soft graceful wool jersey fabric 54 inches wide offers attractive modes in browns grays Belgian blue and a purple shade. Many young women will be leaving for school or college and the simple dress of wool jersey suits that wear.
Wool-Velour is ideal for winter suits and coats with a dark color palette. Colors include brown shades, taupe, Burgundy, and plum. Tailors say it suits refined tastes and always presents a polished appearance.
The article describes stylish plaid skirts for women, detailing fit, girdle, pockets, and buttons. It notes plaid scales from shepherd’s checks to large square patterns, with color combos in tan, blue, black, brown and red accents, plus matching stripe fabrics. It highlights suitability for stout figures preferring smaller plaids.
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