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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1921
Page
11
A reflective column explores the idea of happiness through work and independence. It contrasts fantasies of luxury with a practical suggestion: a wife should find purposeful work, manage home duties, and reassess her marriage by living with real responsibilities.
A story highlights Daniel J Conner, famed Irish patriot, as a clever lawyer. He defends a cow thief by exposing the witness’s intoxication, showing how weather and dull vigilance aided the crime. O Connell uses wit to win a tainted will challenge, exposing witness fraud.
Lucrezia Bore outlines a manicure guide to shape and enhance the moons on nails. It covers careful cuticle pushing after soaking, using an orange stick with a handkerchief wrap, daily gentle shaping, and nocturnal care with a petrolatum castile mix. It warns against skin injury and suggests gloves, warm washing, and medical advice if results lag or health concerns arise.
A fragment describes walking through a large store with multiple floors and interconnecting sections. Shoppers move up stairs exploring displays and directions, while the text hints at a deliberate, puzzling voyage through the shop's layout.
Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice describes Jady's Crest design No 9896 a long ore blouse and one piece skirt with kimono sleeve. Sizes 36 to 42 bust, requires 2 1 4 yards plaid 44 inch and 3 1 4 yards plain 36 inch. 15 cents pattern by mail. respond with name address size and pattern number.
A fragmented column discusses hot breads as a dietary habit across regions, noting both Southern old cooks and modern homes. Recipes for Ham Muffins, Buttermilk Waffles, and Biscuits are provided, with cooking tips and practical notes. The piece then shifts to Naples street life and its stepped markets, describing historic street layouts and tourist views of daily life.
In a readers’ advice column Annie Laurie answers a query from an 18 year old about dating an older boy. Sadie urges ignoring rumors, while Laurie airs cautious guidance, suggesting parental approval matters and inviting further inquiries from young women readers.
Tomorrow's horoscope warns the planetary figures bring unfriendly influences. Jupiter signals wealth loss and legal friction while delays, health issues, and landlord disputes loom. It urges avoidance of speculation and extravagance and to focus on health and savings. Unemployed may fare better.
Ad copy claims Pepto Mangan strengthens blood to improve color and vitality. It asserts red corpuscles boost resistance to disease and that weak blood causes lifeless appearance and low energy. The ad promotes liquid and tablet forms with the brand name Gude's Pepto Mangan on packaging.
A be careful warning against Magi soaps and similar products for damaging the scalp. It recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and cheap, available at drug stores. One ounce lasts months. use about a teaspoon to wash hair for a rich lather, thorough cleansing, and easy handling. The shampoo leaves hair soft, bright, and clean while removing dust and dirt.
A vintage advertisement touts Jad Salts as a home remedy to keep kidneys active and clean. It urges four ounces daily in water before breakfast, praising the drink's acid grape and lemon base and claiming harmless, affordable relief from backache, rheumatic pains, bladder issues, and related ailments.
Despondent notes describe money squandering and lending driving wealth loss and employment strain. Speculation and social pressures rise as a newborn child and hair selling customs appear among European peasantry. War times altered prices but prewar rates are returning.
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