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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
11
A historical notice describes a claimed secret odorless and tasteless remedy said to save a husband with “golden treatment.” It asserts women can secretly administer it at home in tea, coffee, or food, implying a medical or domestic remedy claim.
An old classified style ad urges wives and mothers to save husbands by requesting a free trial package of GOLDEN TREATMENT from Dr J W Haines Go in Cincinnati Ohio. The message warns of ruin from whiskey wine beer and home brew and promises a plain wrapper shipment.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for colds. It claims soothing antiseptic action clears swollen membranes, opens congested nostrils, and stops hawking and sniffling with immediate results after applying a small amount in the nostrils. Advertises decades of use and urges purchase from a druggist.
A pageant of education titled Gifts will be presented Friday evening in the high school auditorium under the direction of Miss Margaret Kiely. The event features numerous schools and groups including Jefferson, Washington, Columbus, Madison, Lincoln and others with varied acts and tableaux reflecting learning and civic ideals.
Vital statistics record several births including a daughter born to John and Giacomina Bellagial of Easton F D No 5 a son to December J Augene and Lida Phillips at 67 Roanoke Avenue a daughter to George and Alice Rowe Ass Wor din Avenue a daughter to Frederik and Marry Pike at 626 Norman Street and a son to Percy and Sarah Richardson at 29 Sims Street a daughter to Frank and Donald Hollar at 410 Norman Street plus a marriage listing Charles Snow at 2457 Jackson Avenue and Pearl Fischer at 651 Bent Brook Street
A vintage notice advertises blouse No. 1714 and skirt No. 1918 patterns in multiple bust sizes. Customers may order both or individually for 50 cents or less, via stamp or coin, with mailed patterns on receipt of 15 cents. Send name and address to Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegraph, and call Barnum 6109 if undelivered within five days.
The Kings Highway church holds its annual Christmas sale this afternoon and evening in the church parlors. Luncheon available at 4, grab bag for children at 7. Entertainment includes violin and piano duets by Dorothy Tacquith and Alta Canfield, vocal solos by Miss Tacquith, recitations by Miss A Belle Libbey, and scout demonstrations by Girl Scout Troop No. and Boy Scout Troop No. 1. Committees list: Aprons, Fancy articles, Luncheon, Grab bag, and canny.
More than 100 was realized at the card party held at Etrat field yesterday by the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club. Thirty tables filled, prizes awarded, and purchases served. Proceeds will support the Musical Memory contest in the eighth grade of the public schools this February.
Robert Deming state director of Americanization a unit of the state education department will speak at Kiwanis luncheon observing American Education Week. Next week’s meeting will be the annual business luncheon to consider club policies with several important matters to come.
Bewitching Lenci dolls made abroad by Italian students captivate buyers in America. Solid felt bodies and clothes with curly wigs create life like appeal for children and grownups alike. Prices start at seven dollars and fifty cents with many other styles available.
Exquisitely colored heavy glove silk two piece sets include chemise vest and knicker in gathered or full knee styles. Some feature delicate lace edges, Irish crochet, or embroidery. Prices range from 7.75 to 17.75 with choices in maize, turquoise, flesh and orchid. Early selection advised while stock lasts.
A display of umbrellas offers a galaxy of new styles in colors brown navy purple and black with varied handsome handles including carved options. Some taftas show a Roman stripe border for easy identification. Prices range from 5 to 10 dollars with a special two tone border umbrella at 8.50 dollars. Men’s silk umbrellas with Prince of Wales handles are also featured at similar price points.
Gloves are described as the height of fashion with options in kid and lambskin, unlined or fur lined, in multiple colors. Prices include $1.59 for imported lambskin and $1.95 for embroidered kid gloves, plus fleece lined children’s varieties and wool gloves and mittens at popular prices.
The Wilson hand painted china features the Wilson Signature as proof of authenticity. A wide variety of individual pieces is offered. prices include salt and pepper shakers for 1.50 and a 23 piece tea set for 53. A cake plate costs 4, all displayed on the main floor.
New glassware line features light cut glass with coin gold edges and gold floral decorations. Items include salad plates candlesticks sugar and cream sets and trays with prices from 1.65 to 21.75 for a seven piece water set. Handsome Berry Bowl.
Reports from Stratfield note Mrs. John C. Stanley remains in critical condition. A bridge and mahjong party for St. George's parish opens at 2:30 at Mrs. W. F. Severn’s home, with a food and fancy goods sale. The Twelfth District Republican Women's club re elects Mrs. Mars as president with an extensive officer slate. St. Mary’s church ladies plan a sale and card party at Mrs. William Hickey’s home with whist and mah jong reservations. Mrs. Charles Williams hosts a December 14 bridge party for Allingtown hospital boys’ Christmas fund. Trinity church Water’s auxiliaries hold an all-day meeting. Mrs. Bertram Ainsworth hosts Thursday Thimble club. Mosaic club meets at Mr. George Hatheway’s home. topic “Bride and Prejudice.” A musical event, Rainy Afternoon, set for Stratford M.H. church parlors. Mr. and Mrs. Bubbs return from a wedding trip. Mrs. Bubbs is Ruth DeGorey. Second parish church societies plan a sale and supper tonight and a grab bag tomorrow. St. Paul’s Lutheran plans a pinochle and whist afternoon. Mrs. Owen hosts at 62 Cannon Street. Fidelity Sewing Circle to meet at Mrs. Ponte’s Cottage Street home.
Michard I. Neithercut elected president will chair this afternoon's Board of Charities meeting. The main item on the agenda is the approval of the monthly lists.
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