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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1923

Page

12

Swamp Root Kidney Health Ad Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement warns thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen by patients or doctors. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues, promising mild immediate effects and urging readers to request sample sizes and testimonials. The message emphasizes saving kidney health first and urges purchase through mail order.

Kilmer Sidney Clarey St. Wilmer Co Binghamton Adimmer & Co Blishauion

Miss F A Smith Elected Head Of State Association

Miss Fannie A Smith of this city has been chosen president of a new Connecticut Windergarten association formed in Hartford with 407 leading kindergartners present. Officers include first vice president Miss Misa Littighouse New Britain. second vice president Miss Lantry New Haven. recording secretary Anne Burr Wilson Hartford. corresponding secretary and treasurer Louise Hoye Hartford. An executive committee from several towns was named to draft a constitution. Caroline Garlick was chosen as delegate to the alumni association meeting in Pittsburgh.

Caroline Garlick Tanne A. Smith Alumnars Association Pittaburgety

Local clubs plan sales meetings and honors

The Black Hock Parent Teacher Association meets this afternoon to finalize social plans and welcome 200 new members. Florence Legere Hayes will host a social in honor of new members, while other groups plan club food sales, entertainments, and speaker events at Jefferson school and Grace M F church.

Black’ Hock Parent Teacher Association Afternon Association Florence Legere Hayes Teacher Association of Jefferson School C. C. Taylor Health Department

Missionary Department Plans Africa Discussion at Church

Woman's League of the First Presbyterian Church meets this afternoon in the church parlors at 4430 Polknek to discuss The Land of Livingston. Mrs. Alice Stoppard reads devotional period. Mrs. G F Meffin shares West Africa missionary work. Mrs. James Wilson tells an African story. Mrs. E Gilbert discusses home life. Mrs. L B Evans recounts a brave boy’s experience. Miss Esther Gerrish will sing. A social hour will follow.

Woman's League of the First Preapyterian Church Parlora Land of Livingston Alice Stoppard G. Ff. Mefiel West Africa James Wilson E. Gilbert L. B. Evans Mliss Esther Gerrish

Corner Sofa Enhances Small Rooms With Style

Marion Moore explains corner sofas boost seating in tight spaces, showing a black linen upholstered piece with a matching footstool and brass-nail trim. The feature notes bold tropical bird fabrics, gold framed mirror, and a rosy lamp glow, advising calm color schemes for nearby windows and exterior walls.

Sncks Tomport Marion Moore

Household Suggestions for Blueing and Corset Washing

Household suggestions advise adding four teaspoons of soda or a little salt to blueing to distribute it and prevent streaks. For corsets, spread them on a flat table with laces removed and stays in place, brush with soapy water, rinse in warm water, and dry flat in sun or near the fire.

Chinese Migrants and Ports of Entry in 1922

Manila reports 1922 arrivals totaling 5,569 Chinese migrants, 4,740 males and 639 females. Portuguese entrants ranked next with 371, per customs bureau figures. Minor notes on coconut shredding and kitchen practices also appear in the page.

China Manila Philippines Customs Bureau

Final Concert Caps Year as Vera Barstow and Kathryn Meigle Shine

A capacity audience at Stratfield hotel attended the last musical of the season featuring violinist Vera Barstow and contralto Kathryn Meigle. Barstow delivered a varied program with Saint Saens Rondo Capriccioso and Brill pieces, while Meigle offered expressive singing from Mozart to Rimsky Korsakoff. The duo closed with multiple encores, delivering refined tonal quality and emotional balance.

Stratfield Hotel Vera Barstow Kathryn Meigle Livia Edi Don Carlos Misa Messle Schubert Fave Lhss Wintter Watts Alfred Hiles Borggen Lily Strickland Frank Bridge Miss Meisle Miss Barstow Saint Sa

Black Rock Girl Scouts Hold Circus Tonight

The Black Rock troop of girl scouts presents a circus at Black Rock school auditorium at 7:30 PM. About forty participate in one main show and three side shows with acts including trained tricks and animals from Africa. Refreshments and publicity roles are listed under troop leaders and committee members.

Black Rock Africa Gladys Belyea Evelyn Shey Anna Giregi Darvarich Marion Hubbell Marion Bloomer Agnes Chest

Dance marks opening of new Legion room

A dance and entertainment on Golden Hill street celebrated the opening of a new room for the Catherine McGurdy post of the American Legion. Officers listed include Commander Speer, Vice Commander Lockwood, adjutant Hawkins, and treasurer Smith. the post honors four local girls who died in World War I.

Harry W. Congdon American Legion Golden Hill Street Catherine McGurdy Legion Mander KK. Speer Cecil Lockwood Ollie GC Aussi Marion E. Wawkins Catherine M. Smith

Japanese Operetta Repeated Tonight at Holden Hall

A repeat performance of Princess Chrysanthemum from the 60 club at Olivet church is set for tonight at Holden Memorial Hall. Miss Helen Clark and J Henry Hutzel direct. after the operetta there will be dancing. The Japanese scenes costumes singing and dancing drew crowds last week and are expected to again.

Reita Princess Chrysanthemum Thea 60 Club Olivet Church Holden Memorial Hall Helen Clark J. Henry Hutzel

Mothers Banquet Planned by First English Lutheran Club

Members of the First English Lutheran Church clubs met to map plans for the coming weeks. Laura Schietinger serves as president as preparations for a mothers banquet are announced for next month.

Laura Schietinger

Sunshine Circle Plans Sale and Play at Church

Sunshine circle and Hilda Peterson as vice president of the King’s Daughters organize two rummage sales and a play at the church soon. A donation is voted to the Hunter collection, among the church’s largest offerings. A Mother’s Banquet is planned for May 18 by members of the King’s Daughters, with April as a progressive dinner. All members urged to attend the special meeting after Sunday church service.

Sunshine Circle Hilda Peterson King's Daughters Sunshine Socety Hunter Bianess and Professional Woman's Club King’s Daughters

Hats for Little Girls Millinery Section Second Moor

For Sunday or everyday wear hats for girls influence appearance and class standing. The piece notes styles appealing to children ages eight to twelve and emphasizes well dress attire in millinery context.

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