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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
8
The author visits Janette on her way to Red Cross rooms and admires a pale blue Jersey frock. The dress features a straight model, soft front and back collar, and decorative gray worsted cords crossing at the waist. The description highlights the garment's panels and fringe, noting its stylish appeal.
A reflective piece argues that sincere effort, even if misdirected, drives progress in work and virtue. It uses metaphors of steam and ice to contrast energetic pursuit with passivity, urging individuals to pursue eleven steps to ensure effort reaches its goal.
Mrs. K. W. McNeil has secured a large group of workers who will tag on Saturday to raise funds for Italian relief. The roster includes Elizabeth Nichols, Marjorie Smith, Barbara Waldo, Henristin Bishop, and many others. Community groups meet tonight and Friday for planning, with Red Cross and knitting clubs active.
Jascha Heifetz, a 17 year old violinist, wowed Bridgeport last evening at the Park theater with pure intonation and simple artistry. Accompanied by pianist Andre Genoist, he drew enthusiastic praise for understated performance and emotive depth, signaling a rising star in American classical music.
Daily fashion hints describe gray satin paired with fur in the second model. A straight tunic over a narrow skirt features a deep waistline, fur collar, and fur edged cuffs with gathered sleeves. Medium size requires six and three quarters yards of 46 inch satin and three yards of fur.
Bridgeport Christian Union directors met at the Hotel Stratfield in the sun porch at 5 o clock. Nominating committee named A W Tremain for president Albert Z Lavery for vice president Egbert Marsh for treasurer and William E Wills for secretary. Officers elected for the ensuing year. Retiring president George C Edwards lauded cooperation and noted his continued interest despite the end of his term. Next meeting set for February.
Eighteen eastern colleges in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and West Virginia have dropped athletics per a College of the City of New York study. Twenty-two eliminated all pre season coaching and others cut the period. Twenty three dispensed with a training table with the rest keeping it only for football.
An ailing mother-in-law's nurse clashes with family members in a tense domestic scene. The narrator balances duty, respect for the elder Graham, and the nurse's authority as Dr Pettit's rounds loom. The chapter hints at power struggles within a fragile household.
A cosmetic column touts La-May Poudre L Ame as a pure face powder that adheres until washing, avoids white lead and rice powder, and uses a medicinal mix to heal skin. It claims to reduce enlarged pores, blackheads, and pimples, with astringent effects against wrinkles. Available in large and small sizes at 50 and 25 cents.
A letter describes photos taken at Whitman Studio on State street and Park avenue before a soldier goes to war. It notes the studio’s snap development service, theatre plans featuring Jascha Heiferen, and comments on Queen Anne furniture sales. The writer mentions Stella, her fiancé in France, and a shopping trip to Lewandos in the Court Exchange building for white kid gloves.
Natalie thanks readers for prompt generous response to our inquiry about interest in her letters. Personal appreciation notes convinced her that her reading public is larger than cover.
Post describes a future Sunday story with a photo of the young violinist as he appeared at age eleven. A parenthetical visit to Leverty's drug store follows, with notes on fashions, candies, and plans for shopping in Bridgeport and New York. Colleague Stella prepares for eye exams with optometrist E. B. Williams.
Specialist hair on ladies' faces destroyed forever by electric needle process also shapes eyebrows. Absolute privacy in Bridgeport at 300 Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg. Phone Barnum 2261.
Our store specializes in filling oculists' prescriptions and correcting eyestrain with a wide range of frames and lenses. We aim to restore vigor to the morning and help men and others see clearly for work and daily life.
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