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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1921
Page
13
Professor Mabel Taylor of Hunter College argues college women pursue athletic training as part of curriculum and that Greek standards of beauty are not the sole measure. She notes gym and sports are integral rather than mere objects in female education.
A discussion quotes Dr B Taft McKenzie of the University of Pennsylvania and Professor Taylor on the physical standards of American college women. They compare athletic training to development, note biases against women, and reference Venus de Milo and Apollo Belvidereas as standards. The dialogue touches on immigration, campus realities, and evolving civilization shaping female physique ideals.
The Stratford Red Cross visiting nurse reports 222 calls in January with 108 nursing visits 43 infant welfare visits and tuberculosis prenatal and other investigations. Miss Olson will assist Selectman Lally with the town social service work. Salvation Army drive for gymnasium membership plans candy distribution to boys at the city plaza after 4 pm to promote joining the Salvation Army gym. There are no dues. clean faces and combed hair are required.
John G W Ritter testifies before the Senate Calder regulation bill inquiry alleging a coal trade conspiracy to fix prices and cut supply to dealers who undercut the association. He describes pressure to raise prices weekly and a local dealers’ pact. no criminal action yet, civil suit exists, and Reed warns of potential prosecution.
Lent begins today marking a forty day period of penitence through March 26. Catholic and Episcopal congregations will observe ashes, morning masses, Holy Rosary, Benediction, Way of the Holy Cross, and inter parish services led by Father Sill at St. John’s.
The Judiciary committee will hear the bill by Senator Bakewall on the State Civil Service commission. Other civil service bills are on the agenda. The Military Affairs committee meets for a conference and assignment of hearings. Roads, Rivers and Bridges schedules two o clock sessions for highway improvement requests. Nehemiah Candees fish catching bill in Long Island Sound hearings at four involves Norwalk fishing interests. Nets and series usage bills also receive hearings today.
Polish and Russian representatives drafted a peace treaty and have agreed on boundary rectifications and prisoner exchanges, state department reports say. Other issues stall talks, with gold payments and re evacuation costs in disputed areas proving difficult to settle.
A 19th century fashion note highlights several dresses in black and Canton crepe with fussy trims, ruffles, picot edges, and velvet ribbons. The piece praises Misses and small ladies styles and promotes Peggy Paige designs exclusive to the Read House, urging readers to seek them there.
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