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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
11
Florence Clancy edited women's page notes welcome contributions to Telegram. Items should include sender's signature and address. Submissions may be telephoned to Barnum 6100.
Mrs W Lee Weadon hosted at Brooklawn Country Club for tea on a fine day. Florence Maloney to wed George Smith on August 24, with many gifts noted. Numerous residents plan visits, vacations, or host guests in Stratford, Fairfield, Lordship Manor, and surrounding towns. Several locals enlist or travel, with others visiting family, camps, or nursing training, and overseas messages confirming service and homecomings.
A city editorial praises Bridgeport for keeping playgrounds open during summer with supervised activities. It argues play aids education and citizenship, noting supervision on sites and the value of directing youthful energy toward constructive games. The piece reflects on the lasting importance of play beyond childhood.
In a Cosgrove farmyard scene, Mrs. Allis confronts Fred or Ned as a carrying case of an artist’s tools falls open revealing canvases and brushes. The exchange hints the case belongs to a relative who painted Cosgrove parlor pictures, with initials R S on the case. The tension hinges on Fred’s true identity and the ownership of the artist’s kit.
About 100 applications for rents in Bridgeport Housing Company's new homes have been received after a government loan of 3 million dollars. Clerks note applicants and favor war workers in munition plants or related industries. Housing aims to fill all tenements before completion with low costs and numerous improvements. The article also oddly notes bamboo varieties and rapid growth.
Mrs Hines mother Mrs James J Pederson Bl Waterbury Edward Cox of Black Rock Ave enjoying a two weeks vacation in Boston. Catherine Kane daughter of Attorney and Mrs George Kane Arch Street has returned after two weeks visit in Bethel. Mrs Gertrude McNamara of 51 Hanover Street has returned from a month in New York. She brought back Miss Cletus MacIsaac of New York who will spend time here as her guest. Miss Edna Sadie and Miss Teresa Lavery Noble Avenue returned from Dalton where they spent their vacation. Mrs John S McNamara of 2 Hanover Street entertaining Mrs William A McLean of New York.
The nation will celebrate on August 13 the 100th birthday of Lucy Stone, Massachusetts farmer’s daughter and early suffrage advocate. Her public work began before Susan B. Anthony, overcoming ridicule with eloquence. She helped spark a revolution in women’s rights, paving the way for college degrees, professional careers, and wider suffrage. Verily, the world moves.
A wartime recruitment appeal emphasizes American women joining the effort, urging readiness to aid the front lines. It promotes enrollment for women ages 19 to 35, promises expenses covered during training, and invites visits to the Recruiting Office at State and Broad Streets from 9 AM to 9 PM.
The listing presents natural muskrat coats self trimmed in 40 and 45 inches, an ocelot coat, raccoon collar and cuffs at 45 inches, and a Hudson seal coat 36 inches long. Also offered are boys and girls coats in nutria beaver and muskrat from $135 to $425 with charges appearing on the November first bill from $195 up to $650.
Readable catalog items include furniture rugs carpets curtains china millinery laces and trimmings stamped goods embroidery corsets brassieres glass silver kitchenware trunks bags underwear lingerie pictures stationery and children’s wear offered as odd lots at a neighborhood sale with prices not shown.
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