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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1921
Page
11
Adele Garrison narrates Lillian's brisk, bustling preparation for a South trip and Marion's care, detailing domestic plans, shopping lists, and the steady resolve of the wife to manage tasks with cheerful efficiency as Dicky Focus shifts to studio work.
This article explains leprosy origins and fears, noting few patients in New York, mostly in public hospitals under health authority observation. It describes two main forms of the disease, symptoms near the skin, potential vocal cord involvement, and gradual facial changes. It reassures readers that fear is unnecessary and medical curiosity drives interest in rare cases.
Readers ask about watery mornings eyes upset stomach and heartburn. Answers advise seeking an oculist improving general health getting fresh air and extra sleep and taking a tablespoon of petroleum oil nightly. Other questions cover numbness swelling back pain shoe fit and urine. guidance suggests more information and medical evaluation while recommending similar nightly oil remedy.
Annabel Worthington previews spring fashion trends with a striking garment in milady style. The design features slimline tailoring, slit seams, and decorative ties, showcased at a backstage event.
Annie Laurie's column addresses teen kiss etiquette, advising young women and men to consider maturity and marriage before kissing. It cautions that kissing can be wrong in some contexts and urges restraint, urging both sexes to seek genuine readiness and self-respect.
Readers of this paper may send questions on feminine topics to Miss Laurie who will respond in the daily columns. Letters to Miss Laurie should be addressed to her care of this office for publication and guidance.
A fragmentary piece critiques religious customs and beliefs across several cultures. It notes widows, ritual fires, prayer wheels, fakirs and priests, suggesting all seek power or merit through ritual acts while conceding the complexity of faith and destiny.
A feature on a prominent Bridgeport figure known for stage draws across towns in New Hampshire and nearby regions. The subject, a Rotary and Seaside club member with Mason affiliations, has built popularity through his “Flindlegrams” and approachable shows at cabins and hotels for thirty years. He travels routes from labor centers to White River junction, enjoying dramatic views of the White Mountains as seasons change.
A reflective column by Winifred Black explores a repentant wife seeking home with her husband and children. The piece examines the emotional aftermath of infidelity, the courage to return, and the impact on families amid social judgment, urging compassion for those choosing to heal relationships.
A dated horoscope advises that most affairs will falter unless energies are concentrated to push activities to the limit. It notes birthdays imply promise of success and flourishing enterprise. A historical line mentions the 2720 United States infantry, composed of negroes, contributing funds to erect a monument in France for fallen comrades.
A fragmented guide describes tea making with a singing kettle and hot pot, steeping times, and serving with sugar, lemon, and ginger. It also outlines recipes for Mandarin Sherbet, pineapple juice drinks, and a delicate tea jelly and tea jelly desserts with ginger and apple accents.
A instructive piece contrasts eye color with how to boost eye sparkle through safe practices. It discusses advised medical use of eye drops, home routines like gentle water washes, and outdoor rests to refresh tired eyes. A later note mentions Bishop George Bickley of Singapore soliciting farming implements to aid diocesan drought relief efforts.
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