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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1923
Page
9
Industrial workers in New York and across the nation are reportedly enjoying rising prosperity as a peak period of wage gains emerges. A statement from the National Industrial Conference Committee notes a general wage increase and hints at further growth, with many workers seeing higher hourly wages and improved conditions as hours and costs are examined.
Fragmentary obituary fragment mentions individuals with surnames Green and Mev Maghoel Thon Charles ML Hoses Leen Carnen Leen and a cemetery note. No clear dates or locations readable.
Du Bord of Petuvemue and Mrs Branik of 31 Beard Street report Lilian Delaney of Wallingford, who had a three month visit, returning yesterday. Sullivan of 170 Lewis Street notes attendance at a local athletic meet and an 170 Lewis Street party to benefit a local cause. Mrs Philo C Calhoun of Park Avenue Extension appears with Calhoun, and a card party is planned at 281 Washington Avenue under the Ladies Auxiliary No. Ah AL.
A pattern notice invites readers to mail 16 cents for a pattern and to include name and address. The notice provides a response address and a phone number for tracking, promising delivery within five days if not received.
A fragmented household advice item discusses garment care and cleaning tips. It mentions washing and freshness ideas, with references to familiar terms like drakes and widow washing, though the text is incomplete and unclear.
In New Canaan several typhoid cases are reported amid details of forged entries and a vet admission. The article notes hospital transfers and mentions Trust Veracd Jie and Hawles with unclear roles. Names appear garbled, but the focus remains on illness, hospitalizations, and local health updates.
The article notes a return to feminine Parisian styles featuring frills lace organdie and jabots. It highlights hats as a key face frame with bright felt combs and velvet trims, plus a galaxy of millinery in velvets silks and feathers. Prices range from 5.75 to 20.00.
The latest street and afternoon gowns favor dark bases with bright color accents. Bead ropes in aqua marine ruby amber or jade elongate or accent the gown. Matching earrings range from lapis crystal coral to pearl styles priced $7 to $15, offering many options for bright, coordinated looks.
Display of cloth and fur trimmed coats highlights the August sale. Purchases reflect Parisian designs and New York fashion insights. Featured coats include Black Jerona Cloth straight-line with Viatka squirrel accents, Brown Jerana Chath with fur cuffs, and a Black Jerona Cloth long model with a lynx shawl collar. Prices range from 169.50 to 200.00.
The Parisian woman leads in dress with delicate veils that symbolize intrigue. After tougher war times, light feminine touches return, featuring cloche bonnets and sheer lace veils. Prices range from 50 cents to 3 dollars.
A dated passage extols the ankles and feet of a well dressed woman as faultlessly as her hat or gown. It celebrates hosiers offering colorful textures and embroidery, noting how colors and shades create joyful, vivid variations when looked upon.
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