Popular G O P Girls Share 25 Percent of Collections
A Ninth District Republican club meeting awarded five girls who took part in Pleasur Pleasure Beach’s popular girl contest. About 25 percent of the amount they rejected is noted, with Emily Abrinlay Ross and Geran among the named participants. Profits from the outing are expected to be distributed among district clubs.
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Pleasur
Emily Abrinlay Rosser
Geran
Pleasure Beach Corporation
Sixth District GOP to Meet Tonight
An important meeting of the Sixth District Republican club will be held tonight in Main Street club rooms. A report from the outing committee is due, with fashion for next Sunday at Tesiny's Grove. Attendance is expected, and the club plans evening openings from August 12 for the district’s voters to pick forms for the registrars’ office.
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Sixth District
Republican Club
Main Street
Appacita Federal
Ashion
Tesiny’s Grove
Salvation Army note about a Friday August event
A Salvation Army note describes a morning gathering at 1 o'clock and a free event at a gym for children. It mentions several helpers, a local date in August, and a location at 20 Elm. The message references activities, donations, and community support with emphasis on free admission for kids.
Backache relief from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs Maups EB Taylor of Roxbury Massachusetts, caring for five children, reports constant backache and despondency since her last birth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief when other remedies failed and urges other women with similar symptoms to try it.
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Roxbury
Mass
Lydia H. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Maups
To Wear This Sleeveless Dresses Beauty Tip Ad
An advertisement advises women on hair removal using delatone paste applied to the face arms or legs for about two minutes followed by washing it off. The copy promotes delatone as an effective product and references a park avenue setting.
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Delatona
Parkaxe
Smallest Feet Noted In South American Visitor
Senorita Marie del Carrie, daughter of the Argentine Consul General to Japan, is said to own the smallest feet in South America. While visiting, she attempted to buy shoes but could not secure a deal, delaying travel as she prepared to sail to Buenos Aires with several dozen pairs of footwear.
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Sain Prax
Marie del Carrie
South America
Japan
Sanana Oaki
Sadana Senorita del Carrie
Buenos Res
Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Bogen at Howard Avenue
A shower was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bufferd 838 Howard Avenue in honor of Miss Mary Bogen daughter of Mr and Mrs Boren of 297 Alice Street Miss Bogen will marry Benjamin Lebedin of 922 Howard Avenue. Attendees included Zal E Zalkind L Zealatin A Goldman A Comer Scherwinut Tedfield Hyman Bay Armion William Richets Jamin Lebedin and many relatives.
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Joseph
Howard Avenue
Mary Bogen
Boren
Alice Street
Twelfth District Club Plans Big Block Party
The Twelfth District Republican Women's Club holds a meeting at Central Avenue to finalize plans for a community block party on September 1 2 3 at Union Avenue. The event features fancy work, tables of homemade food, fresh produce, lemonade, ice cream, and an outdoor dance, with over thirty members coordinating arrangements. A special meeting is set for Thursday August 11 at 39 weeks at the home of Mrs William Jepson to finalize outreach and member list updates.
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Charee
Thursda August li
William Jepson
Willian
Mra
Jep-son
George Mor
Band Concert at Washington Park Tonight
Tonight at Washington Park a band concert features the Nimbus Band performing a varied program from marches to waltzes. The lineup includes Star Spangled Banner, Italian Bridgeport, Tres Jolie, Woodlands Overture, Fox Trot selections, Wandering Home, Humming, Love Bird, and America finale.
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Bridgeport
French Ambassador Reaches Home Port Amid War News
Ambassador Jusserand arrived home today after discussions with officials about possible Tet Poeh visit. The arrival, noted by officials, followed a reception at Havre where the commander in chief spoke on maritime tensions and the current situation in Farama Mite.
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Havre
Dug
aAmbassador Jusserand
Re Wade
Aingtan
Kitchen Shower for Miss Lillian Perry
A kitchen shower honoring Miss Lillian Perry was held at her home. Attending were numerous friends and relatives including Miss Mary Garavanta and Miss Margaret Kruk, with music and tea served as part of the celebrations.
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Lillian Perry
Bilas Perry
Meg
Erdwerd Barry
Marke Street
Mary Garavanta
Margaret Kruk
Sarah Beil
Katherine Reilly
Min
Mary Sullivan
Tehersa
Elizabeth Franz
Iss Bertha
Wmna
Chira Béelman
Helen Auchrity
Katharine Ketily
Atise Sarah
Mine Jolla
Bell
Xfiss
Krak
Edna Zaene Wawreynska
Moore
Mar
Mary O'Connor
Helen Beraphin
Helen Perry
Ruth
Social notes and notices from Brooklawn region events
Mrs Pan Bieler hosts the teau a sleek tea at Brooklawn Country Club with a prize for the women’s putting contest August. Miss Susan Noble of Waterbury visits Miss Caroline Graves. Miss Lila Stewart returns to New York after directing a kirmess and tours planned in Middle town Memphis and Norfolk. Miss Marguerite Fay returns from Miami via Charleston Ravansnah Ashington. The Women’s Christian Temperance union meets at 249 Gilbert Street with plans for a big meeting led by Mrs Francis DeGraff. Doris L Petersen sails to Lake Hochitage Vermont for three weeks. The Fourth District Republican Women’s Club meets at State Street and Colorado Avenue. enrollment for the primary discussed. Mrs Bernant Monahan hosts a party at her home. the Hickeys return from New York with Miss Cornelia Hickey visiting. Postal Telegraph Cable Company men visit Stratford. August 19 at Sea Park hosts a large gathering. Meriden pow-wow August 20 referenced. hats possibly to be styled with natural decorations.
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Pan Bieler
Brooklawn Country Club
Thomas Lashar
Tom Moore
Susan Noble
Waterbury
Caroline Graves
George Graves
Women's Christian Temperance Tinton
Gilbert Street
Francis 4. DeGraff
Doris L. Petersen
Grove Street
Jervey
Lake Hochitage
Vermont
Wosnen
State Street
Colorado Avenue
H. Wilard Mee
W. A. Smith
Early Bridgeport Papers and the Fading Fashion Prices
The article recalls Bridgeport's early 19th century pricing with 1828 ads showing silks at $2.00 a yard and prints at a few cents per yard. It describes Miss Bridgeport’s fashion, hoops, capes, and bonnets, noting affordable dresses around $25 and silk gowns around $9 to $10. By 1881 prices rose then declined, with broadcloth sets and ornate hats discussed as historical context.
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Andard
Bridgeport
Kriges
City plans foreclosure on tax delinquents
Foreclosure proceedings are planned against about forty property owners as part of a city effort to recover over a million dollars in back taxes and property arrears. Tax records show widespread arrears, with notices sent to delinquents and warnings issued, as officials seek to ratify the list and pursue collection.
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Howard F. Smith
Fragmented diary notes reveal fashion and travel musings
The text records scattered observations on hairdressing styles, brand names like Lane's candy shop, and fashion, interspersed with travel chatter about Newfoundland voyages and the Red Cross line. It mentions summer gear, clothing, and prices, plus casual quotes about style and attractiveness.
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Borethy Morris
Diamond Ring
Pine Line
Salvation Army
Mrs. Taylor
Fred E. Hall. Inc
Cransisn St
5. A
Marie Carrie
Miss Bogen
Washington Park
Washington
Enenmenal
Farama Mite
Lila A. Stewart
Tork
New York
John A. Rusling
Fairfield Avenue
Stewart
Middletown
Sha
Memphis
Norfolk
Marguerite Fay
Park Avenue
Miami
Florida
Rernant Monahan
Irenistan Avenue
eYctock
William BP. Hickey
Garden Street
Cornelia Hickey
Marvin
Trumbull
Stratford
Bric Orthaapibth
Appeniieltts
Prank Connors
Eloise
Lomdship Manor
Cart Vollmer
Found Beach
Stamford
Mege
Bees
Postal Trlograph Cable Company
Crrant Neck
Autuy
Ihe
Sea Park
Shendd
Vastiet
Hess
Repube
Warren
L. Peatbany
Ve Wartey
Josephine Nels
John T. Nelson
Wayne Street
Konckapotanauh
Kenekapstin
R. M
Meriden
Terranes
Transolt Memorial A. Nation of Fon
Tricgeor
Tedar
Bildar
Selson
Ad & Pendse
Taly
Jani T. Tr Nelson, Sr
Garife Grars
Inen
Caan
Natalie
Gromoa
Liberty Banding Theater
Artia
Chen Gant
C.D. Lane
Aiden Pheasant
Sauraintes
Randy
Simmier
Lane
Irvings
Harald
Hedt
Saad
Courty
New Foundland
Red Cross
Thia
Suewith and Co
Uuetratef Ruiders
Hallfas
St. John's
Newfoundland
Coast Line
Ae John's
Herbert
Gil
Colonia
Maire
Che
Boy Scout
Misth Fenner
Nat Bank
Nestle
Eshame
Vasears
M. B. Bellew
State ST. Bar
Mantler
Baby Shop
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