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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
11
Ellen Lane Spencer argues that factory work is a worthy path for women, noting it supports national manufacturing and war efforts. She condemns prejudice against female labor, stresses fair pay and healthy working conditions, and urges unskilled workers to consider factory roles as essential and respectable contributions.
Friends report Major Adams recovered from illness in France and is on sick leave in the United States. A bridgeport Widows' association meeting, a class home economics session, and multiple social events fill the week.
The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association executive board met in Bridgeport to hear delegates from Washington and plan immediate work for federal suffrage. Support among prominent men in Connecticut appears strong, with endorsements from figures like Samuel C. Shaw and George Waldo. Local suffragists prepare for ratification efforts and a united campaign across the state.
The writer recalls Natalie and Harold facing separation as Harold ships to Texas for military training. The group recalls shared dinners and games, noting Newly’s army service delays and Nevin’s desire to contribute to the war effort. Bargains at local shops and fashion glimpses crop up, alongside plans for Sunday dinner with Natalie’s visiting father and mother.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Adeline Welles Kelley to Captain George Stuart Brady of the U S Army Ordnance Department. The couple wed November 3 as detailed in a note from Bridgeport with references to a New Year’s Eve dinner at Black Rock Shore and Country Club.
Animal lovers are urged to join Red Star Animal Relief to support horses aiding troops in France. W. D. Bishop leads local fundraising, with memberships at one dollar including a year’s National Humane Review subscription. Contact Mrs. I. Fl. Jones at 1689 Noble Ave or Barnum 148. A poem by Sarah A. Brereton honors the loyal, brave work of horses and their keepers on war fronts.
A damaged OCR fragment references Natalie's Letters and a suggestive note about following her life after a dining mishap. It mentions readers, tour comments, and requests to mail the “Tere- Brel Me Mail for Natysie” care of Sha Bust, with unclear names and addresses.
The page details a young woman's day with Dolly, gossip over tea, and a stylish coat description. It recalls a farewell party for Miss Kelley before her 1917 wedding to Captain Brady at Woodstock Maryland, noting Mrs. Brady as a leading woman architect in Connecticut and Captain Brady’s Army roles in Illinois and France.
A fragment from Adele Garrison’s serial depicts a luncheon at Fraunces Tavern to win favor with the narrator’s mother in law. Subtle social maneuvering and reminiscences entwine with Revolutionary era ambiance as the narrator hopes for eventual companionship with the now stern relative. The scene blends domestic strategy with period atmosphere.
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