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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
11
Miss Clara Philipson, 32, assumed duties as head nurse at Mount Vernon Fort Bliss field hospital on Vpeon. A graduate nurse, she is highly regarded by friends and colleagues and will return home Friday after two weeks on duty.
A near illegible dispatch from Chicago notes a push for state wide regulation of cosmeticians and beauty shops. A proposed bill would set standards for uniforms and practice, with the cosme tician profession moving from secrecy to public oversight if enacted.
A famed violinist married in Jersey City in a formal ceremony noted for its elegance. The event featured prominent guests and drew attention to the couple’s upcoming concert appearances.
A stream of brief items records Mrs J Walker on Dewey street attending the Little Sisters meeting this afternoon, births announced for Stewart Stevenson and Agnes Mo Gninnnsa, weddings and visits among families including Gerrish, Wheeler, Marsh, and Tehenthal, plus upcoming Republican and civic gatherings with locations such as Stratford Avenue and Sweet Meadow estate in August. News includes idle chatter, social engagements, and community notices with many personal names and streets mentioned.
An interview with Dr George M Tepingkt argues weakness and anemia stem from poor energy use and inadequate nourishment. He urges Wincarnis as a tonic to restore vitality, claiming widespread physician endorsement and consumer gratitude. Advertisements list prices and store details for the product.
Miss Edna Nichols takes charge at Margaret Ford Cottage where twenty children under three years find a home. The report notes tragic early losses, but praises the staff, playrooms, and Nichols role shaping a supportive daily routine and storytelling program.
The Thalia Baptist Vacation Bible School wraps up with closing exercises and a handicraft exhibit. Rev. Barry A. Aleod and Rev. Wi Flivhardson led brief talks as children presented handmade items and class projects.
A lively Bridgeport crowd discusses one piece sealskin bathing suits amid rumors of moral concerns and legal anxieties. Reporters note sensational reactions from local bathers and officials as photographers, sheriffs, and club members observe shifting attitudes toward modesty and public beaches.
Board Ride defeats Board Walk in a chaotic scene with unclear accompanying names and fragmented phrases. The text shows garbled words and possible names like Mrs Bewlah and Coro mbi, with later references to Cha Reset and Adhuirie ethos. The overall content lacks coherent events or dates.
A neighborly letter from Bulrleid and nearby coast details garden flowers, beach trips, and social Routines. Edith and Mabel appear in a breezy update with comments on a new Lalley Boulevard project, local highway work, and plans to visit Quebec. Personal notes cover savings clubs, fashion trends like the Nestle wave, and a favorite Bridgeport dessert shop.
An unfailing method uses powdered delatune mixed with water to form a paste that covers the hairy surface. After about two minutes, rub off and wash to remove all traces of hair. It claims to be harmless but warns buyers to get delnutore in the original package.
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