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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
11
The Crawford method of cleaning rags offers planned, careful work to ease household chores. The ad claims superior results without risking rug damage and invites readers to visit and view the company’s modern department and completed work.
An old time advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a stomach aid. It urges readers to take one tablet after meals and claims the product restores digestion with a high success by weakened stomachs. The piece invites readers to join a "happy army" by purchasing a 60 cent box from any druggist.
An old advertisement promotes Hyomei as a remedy for nose throat and lung troubles. It claims it does not contain narcotics and can banish catarrh croup colds and sore throat. The complete outfit is inexpensive and inhalers last a lifetime with extra bottles sold by druggists.
An advertisement promotes four ounces of 4 Salts to ease backache urinary irritation and kidney strain. It claims uric acid from meat harms kidneys and that daily intake in water before breakfast helps flush acids, normalize kidney activity, and prevent kidney disease.
Maplewood School hosts Founders Day with National Congress of Mothers input on child welfare. Mrs. Arnold Gesell of New Haven presents survey results urging juvenile court involvement and police court coordination. Commission recommends institutional reform for defectives and homeless children, stressing care in homes and socialized care. Mrs Gesell urges support for state bills. contribution to welfare program noted. Miss Causey and Miss Sullivan provide musical selections.
Misa Marion C Waner representative of the Remington Typewriter Company spoke to high school students preparing for the Connecticut Business Association contest February 26. She demonstrated best methods for competitive typing and praised the students for the requisite speed and proficiency. Waner plans to return to Bridgeport before the contest to offer further assistance.
Strong candidates discuss appointing Milford postmaster as February ends. First Selectman M. J. Cheney is the leading name, with speculation he may leave politics to accept the role. Friends say he is the logical choice if he accepts, though confirmation is uncertain.
An advertisement proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an efficient restorative for women’s overtaxed strength and nervous conditions. It claims ambitious students, housewives, and professionals all risk prostration, headaches, and other ailments leading to serious health issues and even operations.
Advertisement quotes Mrs. Mackie a New York actress now grandmother claiming a home remedy to turn gray hair to any shade. It suggests dissolving a box of Orlex powder in two ounces of distilled water, combing through hair, with directions in the box, claiming long-lasting, non greasy color that makes a person look younger.
Misses Virginye and Marie Soules donate land near Myrtle Street for a branch library to honor their parents Blaise and Elizabeth Soules. The deed of gift to the board of education notes the site will serve the community and house a branch library, with a survey and details to be provided by attorney Charles Stuart Canfield.
The international communications conference reconvened to continue work on the allocation of a former German vessel but adjourned after discovering one delegate lacked necessary instructions. The session in Washington adjourned until next Monday.
A compilation of funeral notices and services for multiple Bridgeport residents. Included are Gould, Dixon, Sanch, Styan, Kely, Swanson, and McLennan families with details on home locations, church services, cemeteries, officiants, and survivors.
Leap Year rules in medieval Scotland allowed a maiden to choose her preferred suitor on Leap Day. The 13th century practice granted the right to "be-speaking" a man she liked, reflecting social norms of courtship and marriage in that period.
Mea 7 R Banker of Witton who has led the African mission for over thirty years will give an illustrated address on the Christian Work among African peoples. The February assembly of the Woman's League draws wide attention with special pictures and missionary experiences. Marian Betts will conduct, with Missence Hall and MM Foulds providing musical contributions.
A busy Stratford social page lists meetings and gatherings from the Maids and Relief Corps to G A R hall sessions. Invitations extend to Home entertainments on Main Street and tea events at West Avenue. Attendees include local families, club members, and visiting guests from Milford and New Haven.
A 1910s London item reports prominent English women from Beatrix Selborne to Mary Scharleib endorsing women jurors in divorce cases. They argue women can work with men in hearings, downplaying sensational detail, while noting broader social welfare programs and local community events accompanying the discussion.
In olden times rhinoceros horns were believed used by royalty to judge poison by bubbling when drinks were served. Mrs. N. T. Moore at her home Lat Bronx avenue Bliss Marian Lewis will have the sit paper upon Missions in China.
The narrator describes a day with Edith visiting Fairchild jewelry, Doyle beauty salon, Seeley Studio, Lewandos, and Harold’s, discussing silver patterns, dresses, corsets, and photos. Edith plans a Washington’s Birthday party invitation and new outfits, while chatter covers shop finds and upcoming fittings.
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