Lotus Quartette Delights Boston Guests at Park Street
The Lotus Quartette of Boston performed at Park Street Congregational Church to a crowded, receptive audience. Solo readings by Velma Bally Hicks accompanied the group, with encores and a varied program including Bath Night, The Old Brigade, Across the Hills, and The Blue Danube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Park Street Congregational Church
Velma Bally Hicks
Kipling
Ball Gate
Parke
Sanderson
Mr. Raymond
Somerset
Mr. Caniel
Plowman
Marmer
Kreisser
Mr. Hicks
Lotus
Knickers Spark Social Storm In 1850s Reform Tale
A witty social essay traces knicker fashion from Amelia Bloomer’s defiant reforms to 1920s trends. It recounts reactions in Bridgeport society, the Bloomer period, and how loose garments evolved toward modern athletic wear, noting resistance and gradual acceptance.
Long Connecticut street address directory fragment
Bridgeport and surrounding towns list numerous street addresses and business names including Gracetaria Main Street Pigsty Wisgly Fairfield Ave Pisgly Wisely 2380 Main St Village Stores Co Wood Ay FLA Heatly Malin St Romm 240 Lindex Bt T Horlick 472 Lindley St and many others. The text reads like a dense directory page with numerous names streets and locations across Bridgeport New Milford Port Fairfield Westport Norwalk and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracetaria
Main St
Pigsty Wisgly
Fairfield Ave
Pisgly
Wisely
Marcin
Lafayette S. A
Connecticut Ave
Bedford
Exo & Riccio
Pembroke
A. Paller
Jane St
L. Scott
Bastho & Pembroke
A. Wolna
Hallett St
A. Telen
Hallett
Co-Operative Groc. Co
Crescent
J. Keesnick
Orchard St
Mra. Fraenza
M. Yakiwizuk
Chepsey Hill Rd
S. Mak
Fairfield & Orland
Criterion Club Annual Party Draws Nearly 200
About two hundred Criterion Club members danced through the night at a Stratfield hotel ball with music from a New York orchestra and Ward's of New Haven. A midnight intermission provided refreshments as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criterion Club
Stratfield
Ranstog Wallgee
New Yor
Ward
New Haven
Trobert E. Garrahrands
Tal C.D. Gondneh
MAGIC BEANS Wards TA describes Suya bean breakthrough
A fragment notes a plant named Suya bean growing in a ward garden. It reaches seed to plant in about one hundred days and yields up to one hundred bushels per acre. The text claims uses from food to industrial products and mentions long history of the bean in the Want, recently introduced to Europe.
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Europe
Wedding of Miss Caroline Graves in St John’s Church
The society notes a wedding at St. John’s Episcopal Church as Miss Caroline Graves, daughter of Mrs. George H. Grane, wed Mr. Robert T. Zisette of Paterson. The ceremony, officiated by Rev Stephen Fish Sherman, featured palms and lilies, with a large party and notable ushers from New Haven to Paterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Bloomer
Mron
Koyden
Furdh
Miss Grundy
Mrs. Grundya
Amelia
Worten
Paria
Zisette-Graves
St. John’s
Tke Socfery
Caroline Graves
George H.geane
Robert T. Zisette
Paterson
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Easter Isles
Stephen Fish Sherman
St. Tom's
Walter G. Graves
Bevelans
Aonor
Mass
Ruth Stevenson
Lynn
Iditha Beardisli
Cecil
Montana
Suc Nobie
Watertown
M. Mary Louisa Dunbar
Clavenad
Mike Jennings
Betty Haven
Lorraine Armstrong
Dorothy Northrop
John Walker Wheeler, Sr
Dushers
Rank Minor
New Haven
William Grieso
Cincinnati
J Oliver
Clyvela Pischer
Hartford
George Wondrick
Cleveland
Mirold
Misa
Miss Whoolar
Providence
Smith College
Northampton
Disetta
Annual Dance by Laurelton Alumnae Draws Crowd
The Lauralton Hall alumnae chapter hosted its annual dance at The Farm last night drawing more than 150 couples. Guests came from Norwalk New Haven Stamford New London Meriden and Milford while Clemson Point Academy New York City students performed a wartime scene. Local entertainer Bud Miller known in Bridgeport impressed attendees with fresh dance steps amid blue and white decorations and Laurelton banners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Lauralton Hall
Norwalk
New Haven
Stamford
New London
Meriden
Milford
Clnson Point Academy
New Yorke
Laaris Afutchinsen
Charles
Bud" Miller
Printz Tailored Suits and Coats Offered in All Colors
Tailored suits and homespuns by Printz feature neatly pressed coats with full finish. Prices start at $29.50, second size available.
Bridgeport Orchestra Plans Dance Venue and Officers
An unsigned note lists an orchestra in Bridgeport furnished for dancing and cites committee members including Miss Kie Elroy regent Miss Jeanette Oowrien treasurer Miss Winifred Maher secretary Miss Mary Conners Miss Anna Muligan Miss Marton Ronnie and Miss Natalia Greene as officers.
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I Bridgeport
Kie Elroy
Jeanette Oowrienreasurer
Misa
Winifred Maher
Mary Conners
Anna Muligan
Marton
Ronnie
Natalia Greene Woo
Handy bed table aids invalids in ill homes
A bed table for invalids is a rare luxury outside wealthy homes and hospitals. An found substitute uses a sewing machine seat rolled to the bed. the top extends over the patient to support trays and meals, offering great convenience for sick friends.
Progressive Flapper Corset Designs Introduced for Modern Figures
A new style of corset favors soft lines over rigid structure, appealing to young women and slender figures. The pink satin model with striped silk gores includes silk hose supporters and elastic back sections for comfort, with front brocied detailing and mercerized tape over the hips.
The Gliding Davenports in Plain Gray and Cretonne
Luxurious summer furniture described as the last word in comfort appears with pared down styling. Prices listed include $40 for plain gray cushions and $70 for gray frame with cretonne cushions. Features include adjustable headrests, spring seals, and reversible mattresses. Located on the Third Floor.
Waverly Shirts and Accessories Offer Wide Range
The Section for Men Waverly Shirts come in heavy pereale with guaranteed fast colors and a $1.25 price. Belt Buckles in nickel silver with cut-out initial sell for 50 cents. Buckle straps in genuine cowhide go 50 cents to $1.00. The Little Paris Garter, new for holding socks, priced at 50 cents per pair.
Please Notice Each Piece May Be Bought Separately
A buyer alert notes that each portion is sold separately if desired. The statement clarifies flexible options and references a fourth floor area for consideration.
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Brooklawn Country Club
Abs. van Arsdale
New England
Avery
Sealect
Read & Tullock Wholesale Distributors
Bridgeport, Conn
Farkriely, Conn
Sam Klein
Kings Highway
Nemesky
Ostrofaky
Black Rock
J. Krenyth
Marlborough
Terryce & Peppa
Stratford, Conn
Hajdus
Thompson St
J. Confredo
South Ave
Jeo. Robertson
Stratford Ave
L. R. Allen
Bedell
North Ave
T & M Bova
H. Bomnstein
Wairfield
A. Natalizio
Grand St
Cangani Bros
Thompson
G. Hernane
Maratha
J. Burns & Son
A. Faitelsen
Pembroke St
Rome
Newfield
FL. Goodgren
Seabright & Brewster
Carlson
G. F. Commin
H. A. Mayer
State St
S. Jantos
Gregory St
Ta Garbarini
V. Noble
Wood Utve
M. Alibre
J. O'Laugmin
Rayuzick, Whine & Huronts
Gepyiuve
Brentwood Ave
New Milford, Conn
Milport, Gonn
J. F. Stanton
Walnut Bear
James Fiat
Myrtle Leach
A. Ambriseee
Devon, Conn
Jack's
Bridgeport Ave
Syrell
Naugatuck Ave
Westport
Kinan Donwile Stimpson
Paterson, N. Q
John Mortimars
Brooklyn
Lauralton
Printz
Warmer Brothers
the Cape
Cantor
Georgette Crepe
New York
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