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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
15
Florence Clancy edits women’s page content and asks contributors to sign with address for publication. Items may be telephoned to Barnum 6100 for appearance insurance and presence in the page.
The government designates today as Woman's Day urging loyal American women to renew the food pledge signed earlier. Mrs J Willard Vleck of the Minute Women says no new pledges are needed, only a renewal of the first. With 200 million in need, households are urged to conserve and avoid waste.
Dr Walter H Brown health officer addressed Visiting Nurse Association directors at their 10 oclock meeting saying organizations must follow lines from the recent epidemic to cope with another one. He warned lack of preparedness hindered nationwide response and urged congently planning for the future. Also discussed were routine association matters and menu ideas for readers.
Miss Mary Willer hosts a home sale fundraiser running through Christmas to aid the Animal Rescue League and the Fatherless Children of France. Mrs. Juulier and Mrs. Van Sickie of Syracuse assist, with other volunteers listed. Proceeds support milk and food provisions for children and families, plus a Friday food sale for charity.
A reader details Christmas gift ideas and furniture finds from Buckingham and Company with a mahogany combination tea wagon that doubles as a table, priced around 418, plus other wagons priced 15 to 16.75. Edith and Leo buy brass screens and andirons, Dutch-inspired giftware, and a range of brass and ivory accents as holiday shopping continues.
In this chapter Gipsy confronts Blake after a night of silent hurt. She suspects infidelity with Dolly Meredith, unsettled by his absence and snoring in bed. Morning resolutions fail as she demands explanations over breakfast, while Jane serves coffee and tension lingers between them.
A whist benefit continues at St Patrick's Church on Parallel street Thursday night as part of a series begun last year. Hostesses include Mrs James Ford of Wells Street and Mrs William Fitch of Parallel Street, with social and financial gains highlighted.
The Read's Furniture Galleries showcase diverse pieces ideal for gifting including English Writing Tables with gate legs in solid mahogany priced around 52 dollars Spinet Desk in black walnut from the Queen Anne period at 50 dollars and a sliding table. Mirrors in mahogany and Renaissance styles are highlighted with varied sizes and decorative frames. Other items include linoleum for kitchens, printed inlaid floor coverings and velvet hassocks in multiple shapes and colors. Prices vary. variety and quality emphasized for holiday gifting.
Boudoir items include sachets in pink blue yellow lavender and white, 35 to 65 cents. vanity bags 59 cents. lingerie bouquets 25 cents. chiffon flowers 35 to 50 cents. lingerie rosettes 95 cents. rosebuds 50 cents. garters 50 cents and 21.25. boudoir caps 1.75 to 2.00. delicate lace cobweb caps 1.50. ribbon bands 1.00. crepe de chine sacque 13.50. georgette lingerie negligee 16.50. Army and Navy service records in brown covers with illuminated flags and insignia. map of United States with cantonments and mobilization camps.
A United States Baby Tank fully camouflaged is showcased as an unusual luncheon or dinner favor. The item is described as able to crawl across the tablecloth in a warlike fashion, set for display in a main floor arrangement.
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