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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
8
The description outlines a straight long frock of check silk Singham with a gathered skirt tucked at the shoulders and trimmed with polka dotted foulard. Hemstitched collar and cuff finish, medium size requires specific yardage for foulard ergandy and satin, with lace bodice and draped sides.
Mildred nears departure with many tasks to finish and thanks from an elder nurse who gives a silver mounted keepsake for protection or memory. The Ned Cross program handles preparations efficiently as she prepares for a voyage to a distant land amid wartime fears of contact with the Hun.
Eilen Lane Spencer argues employers should finance physicians for workers to maintain health. She links health to mental state, surroundings, nutrition, clothing, and seven hours of sleep. Rest and recovery are essential to sustain productivity, reducing absences and declining work quality.
Bridgeport notes recall Comfort club meeting at First Presbyterian parish rooms, visits by New York guests, and ongoing charitable efforts. Speakers from Traveller's Aid discussed aid work. Palestine Restoration Fund and Bridgeport Art League events raise funds for Anne Hathaway Cottage. Community members attend dinners, farewells, and hospital recoveries while W C A and Smith College clubs report activities and leadership roles.
A shopper recounts buying a green gold silk afternoon frock from Miss Chase's recommended shop and learning Marion bought the same outfit. Both gowns feature silks, crepe linings, and matching panels. The piece ends with an unrelated line about heredity and a baby being labeled an idiot.
Severe cold on the Poughkeepsie bridge route of the New Traven road severely hampers coal train traffic to New England points. Passenger service was late, with a Hartford bound train due at 6 30 p m not arriving until 1 39 a m. ATHY from Hartford for Poughkeepsie delayed further.
Columbus Ohio federal food administrator Fred C Croxton revoked the Central Sugar Companys license for two weeks under the government food control law The Chicago firm with Ohio branches in Cleveland Akron Canton and Sandusky faced action as trains ran behind schedule and the notice arrived at 1 pm.
A reader writes about Valentine making among children, plans for ice cream and gifts. She describes Valentine forms from Wadham Ice Cream, mentions engagement rings from Fairchild and Sons, and notes shopping finds at Buckingham’s furniture and Vogue Dress Shop.
Hartford Feb 5 At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Veterinaries Medical association the officers were elected President Dr C L Colton Hartford first vice president Dr EB Schofield Greenwich second vice president Dr A W Smith Bristol secretary Dr J Gillyard Waterbury treasurer Dr Thomas Bland Waterbury board of censors chairman Dr G W Loveland Terrington others named include Dr P T Keeley Waterbury Dr Harrison Whitney New Haven Dr I F Tudson Winsted Dr J B Bates Norwalk and two new members Dr J R Morin Rockville and Dr Arthur M McHugh Middletown all named to the association or its board.
Washington January 6 A senate adopted a resolution asking the secretary of the treasury to advise the senate on allowances paid to soldiers families during the past three months Senator Hitchcock said there had been widespread complaint in the west that many families had not been paid.
A chatty examination of how New York and Paris women justify paying more for key fashion items. It weighs shoes, hats, gloves, corsets, and fabrics, arguing each woman’s priority is her own rule for looking well dressed and maintaining dignity on the street.
The Senate passed an administration bill authorizing the secretary of war to issue distinctive badges to draft age men who have been exempted or rejected. Another measure reorganizes the army engineers corps into seven regiments and two mounted battalions led by a brigadier general with a staff of 23 colonels, 80 lieutenant colonels, 72 majors, and 152 captains. The chamber also advanced Senator Chamberlain’s bill making it a felony to purchase military equipment from soldiers or sailors.
Madison Woolen Company sought an injunction to restrain labor unions from aiding 300 mill employees on strike since December 22 in Madison Maine. Judge Albert M Spear dismissed the case, ruling unions cannot be named defendants as they are unincorporated voluntary organizations.
Boston in February faces a potential shift to burning soft coal in homes. New England fuel administrator James J. Storrow, after meeting local officials, warned conditions were very bad and pressed plans to send solid train coal loads from mines to speed shipments through western gateways to New England railroads.
Ottawa reports that imperial war conferences will be held in London in 1918 with representatives from the British dominions. The meeting continues a movement started last year and a date is being arranged to fit all delegates.
Secretary Tumulty returns to Washington after a New Jersey visit where Democratic leaders discuss his possible candidacy for senator. Indications suggest he would run if President Wilson requests, though he has not set out his plans.
John C. Allinan father of John King Allinan a noted vaudeville actor died in Waterbury while riding a trolley car. Intense cold is believed to have weakened his heart causing the fatal collapse on February 5.
In a tense domestic vignette, Adele Garrison explores Lillian Underwood's advice to Ivo about Dicky, the artist husband. Ivo struggles with jealousy and curiosity while planning a literary study in Lillian's library, amid memories of Grace Draper and a looming confrontation with Harry Underwood.
A dated advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless, secret remedy for overfatness. It promises 2 to several pounds weekly without dieting or exercise and notes availability from druggists or direct orders from the Marmola Co. in Delray, Michigan.
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