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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
8
Mildred hides a family heirloom in a curious moment aboard ship. She promises the cameo ring to be kept in the family but tears from a chain and hands Bob the engraved token as dawn approaches, hinting at a secret exchange before landing.
Cotton voile lends itself to new spring frocks with bold embroidery on skirt edges and waist fronts elevating it for semi formal wear. Describes belts collars sleeves and gathering details with satin and crepe fabrics. Also mentions dressing sacque and matching voile skirt details and notes Mrs Chase a prominent W R C member and the golden wedding wishes sent to Mr and Mrs Wallace S Chase.
A terse exchange records a complaint about a man described as a bombastic mutt and windjammer nonentity. The speaker asks for it written down and admits wishing to use the line on her husband later, highlighting domestic conflict and public, garbled commentary.
Ellen Lane Spencer urges patriotic women to join government service, warning of sacrifices including relocation, higher living costs, strict rules, and longer hours. She ties these to national victory and shared duty with men, emphasizing gratitude and unity in effort.
Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Pugsley of Trumbull with mother and daughter reported doing well. Many local guests and residents, including Miss Hilda Cameron and Miss Agnes Walsh, visit and stay in town. Several service members, engagements, socials, and club meetings are noted, with dances at the naval base and a Read school PTA entertainment planned.
A quiet golden wedding anniversary for Wallace S. Chase and wife celebrated at the Milford home of C. J. Harvey. Attended by family and G A R and W R C members, with golden daffodils as decorations. Mrs. Chase praised as past W B K C leader. poems read by Nathan Stowe. gifts included a gold piece from Milford W R C and a presentation to Mr. Chase by Grand Army post commander Shailer.
In a long letter from Sherwood Lindsley read at the club, notes on French weather and snow are mixed with Marion’s personal news. Marion shows a new coffee service from G. W. Fairchild and Sons, praised for Sheffield and hammered silver, plus an Adams design and a $33 price. The narrator admires a Vogue Dress Shop outfit, a tricot navy dress, and a locally made upholstered box spring priced at $24, as they discuss dining out, planned M C A cafeteria changes, and February’s Washington’s birthday plans with Wadham’s ice cream figures.
In a serialized tale by Adele Garrison a woman contemplates family duties and wartime service. Miss Sonnet, a nurse, shares plans to join a hospital unit in France while Dicky’s relatives arrive, stirring tensions with the mother in law as preparations loom for a train arrival. The narrator weighs aiding Miss Sonnet and balancing home life amid the forthcoming visit.
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a method to lose weight without deting or exercise. It claims thousands endorse the product and provides a Detroit address for orders. The ad emphasizes safety and rapid weekly fat loss with no effort.
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