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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
9
A testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Slapicz of Everett Washington extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for back and hip pain and female troubles. The ad claims improved energy and diminished aches enabling better work and daily activity.
An alert notes unscrupulous dealers substitute heels and urges insistence on Schrade's Snap On Rubber Heels for consistent wear. It describes a two part design with a metal plate and riveted studs, nailed to the shoe heel, and says the heel can only be forged off by hand, sold by shoe repairmen.
An old newspaper notice touts an electric needle process by Elizabeth Fenner for women claiming permanent removal of facial blemishes. It promises absolute privacy and long-lasting results, mentioning bridgeport and local banks in passing.
Woonington marked an annual patriotic event by the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution at the Bridespont branch. About 150 attendees from New Haven, Hartford, and nearby towns heard Col Tyney Warren and Herbert White stress preserving American ideals and historic places. Mayor Fred Atwater welcomed guests. Charles M. Bakewell urged unity to defend American deeds and institutions. Dr. William H Day echoed the call to uphold Washington era principles as custodians of the nation. The program closed with a chorus of Auld Lang Syne.
Boston dated February 2 1912 report a sensational scene in a Waltham church where Mrs Maude Masher alias Mrs Elmer Antcliffe revealed she is not married to Parker Mosher but to Antcliffe and had a written release allowing her to marry Parker. Antcliffe was later arrested at the altar and sentenced for a short time.
Miss May Mucey daughter of Samuel Mucey of 349 Sixth street married Joseph F Hackett of 1166 Mossuth street yesterday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Rev Walter J Greene performed the ceremony. The bride wore canton crepe with matching picture hat. Bridesmaid Miss Jane Cappel Stratford. best man John W Hackett brother of groom. Wedding breakfast at the Stratfield. They honeymoon in Baltimore Washington and southern points before settling at 607 Park Street. Hackett serves in Bridgeport Fire Department Engine Company No 15.
A George Washington party for Daniel Quilty’s students drew about 250 children in Colonial ballroom costumes. Young pupils performed grand marches and old fashioned dances while Perry’s orchestra played. An evening Washington Birthday ball featured serpentine and confetti dances and monogrammed linen marking.
Mrs Albina Montana of Liberty Apartments and Philip McKenna, son of Mr and Mrs John McKenna of 642 Norman Street, quietly married at Sacred Heart church with Rev Richard H Moore officiating. Miss Montana a graduate nurse and Army nurse in the war. McKenna with Crane Co overseas, on business trip to Mexico. Skeleton found near St Nazaire France dated Feb 22 shows decayed officer uniform amid revolvers, under investigation. Dutch consul in Amsterdam reports a letter from M van Motz saying he was taken by Arabian troops commanded by Spanish and shipped to Tangier.
Natalie Bear writes from Bridgeport about seasonal home styling, weaving, and dyeing plans. She mentions Tittle Studio offerings, Mrs Kamerling’s hairwork, colorful fabrics, and a furniture refresh. Local bread, meat market visits, and a stroll to Blick Rock punctuate a busy pre-season update.
The Fairfield Memorial Library announces a large list of acquisitions including Harlequin and Columbine by Booth Tarkington, Sisters by Jason Norris, Go Getter by Peter B Kyne and To the Last Man by Maxfield Parrish, among many others. The long catalog features classics, biographies, histories, and youth titles reflecting broad interests.
Gospel Church at Stratford presents an eight o clock concert at the Stratford Club hall on Nichols and Tyln Ron avenues. The program features violin solos with Carlo and Man, a duet reading by Mrs Tampmoan, a piano duet by Cindy Hoping and Cara Gendrove, and vocal and violin selections by Everett Jersov and Me. Mampiman and Mrs Werte Stanton are also listed among participants.
An old implement advertises Delatone as a rapid hair removal treatment for face neck and arms. It describes making a stiff paste with Delatone and water to apply only to the surface, claiming the hairs will vanish after a single use.
Hudnut Company offers a flower scented soothing cream for chapped skin and rough weather. A Hudnut representative will be on the Main floor front to answer questions about these goods and their use to keep hands and complexion in good condition.
A catalog note describes lace flouncings in French and Spanish designs with widths up to 50 inches, plus black and colored all overs and delicate lacy flouncings. It lists Spanish lace, various colors, chiffons, tulles, and fabrics for evening gowns and rich attire. Main figo Centar aie.
This season offers attractively priced Italian and Send Braids hats plus fine Jap anese straws and crepe de chine bands. Sailors remain the top headwear for riding and morning wear with tailored suits. Available in black brown blue and combos from seven fifty to fifteen dollars, with a turmed up brim for a softer tailored look. Second floor.
Advertisement notes work in the north woods producing clear maple sap boiled into sugar. Quarter pound packs sell for 35 cents and half pounds for 75 cents. Birch bark packaging with red ribbons. unique sugar maple product. Also offers 200 sheets and 100 envelopes with blue ink printing for 1.45 dollars.
The notice lists flannel gowns in white or colored options priced at $1.75 to $2.50, with extra sizes offered at $1.00 to $2.00. One piece and two piece pajamas are priced at $2.50, while bloomers in white and striped flannel with scalloped knee ruffles are $1.00 for all sizes.
A concert program highlights Pathe Records pieces from the Shannon Tour Quartette with Lewis James and Elliott Shaw. Featured items include Moonlight in Mandalay, When the Harvest Moon is Shining, Gypsy Love Song, Swanee River Moon, Calvary, and Out of a Cigar Sky with orchestral accompaniment. The lineup also lists Brazilian Chutes, Orpheus Trio, Crescent Trio, and a number of tenor and baritone solos.
Ambitious women will take advantage of these weaving and knitting lessons and fancy knick knacks for trimming dresses or household linens. Directions cover garments for adults and children, with recipes for Easter luncheons. 20 cents a copy. Axt section Main floor.
A varied assortment of ginghams chambrays plaids stripes and plain colors trimmed with rick rack bound in white or contrasting bands and offered at two dollars fifty cents and three fifty per piece. All to be closed out.
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