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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
8
The article reassures women in business that a period of apparent stagnation after early rapid progress is common and natural. It compares this plateau to cures in medicine and stages in building, urging continued effort, skill development, and patience to preserve gains while waiting for future opportunities.
Bridgeport society notes describe Mr and Mrs B H Skelly hosting a dinner dance for daughter Miss Vrances Skelly at 10 Main Street with piano by Marion Shaver and vocal by Edward Rowe. Many local residents attend. community notices include charitable events, church meetings, and military deployments.
The 1918-19 demand for school teachers grows as supply shrinks, with the Federal employment service asking state superintendents for available numbers and sources for vacancies. The Chicago office notes high school instructors are scarce due to war enlistments, and efforts are underway to recruit from senior students and organized programs while maintaining teaching standards. Mary C. Bradford of Denver appeals to teachers to join the national effort linking education to civic duty and Red Cross junior membership, urging participation in a nationwide campaign beginning with Lincoln and Washington’s birthdays and pushed by the National Education Association.
A reader laments a best white organdie blouse ruined by an iron burn. She notes the design, a front-fastening plain blouse with tiny pearl buttons, a fichu collar with frills, and tight sleeves with turnback cuffs. She questions if Madame Mae can copy the original.
A historical advertisement touts La-May Face Powder as free of white lead and rice powder. It claims improved medicinal powders heal skin, reduce enlarged pores and pimples, and stays on until washed off. It lists prices and widespread sales in New York retailers.
Woholo magazine promotes health through erect posture deep breathing and daily water intake. Advice covers teeth care, chewing thoroughly, brushing technique, and regular dental cleanings. Emphasis on sun exposure ventilation and reducing gloom by bright rooms and fresh air.
The Santa Cross chapter calls New Mexico members owning knitting machines to join a program at Santa be prison to produce sweaters for the army and navy. It is estimated that women prisoners operating the machines can churn out up to sixty sweaters daily after training. The first batch will be sent this year for public charitable offerings. Miss Amielle Vivardinep will host the knitting event at 60 Lesbia Street with Mrs Meffone present, as they mourn the death of a community member.
Harmony lodge charity reports a Stratfield ballroom event on Lincoln's birthday aims to surpass prior attendances. Proceeds go to local Jewish charities with support from war relief funds and community groups including F'nai Tsrael and Children Aid Society.
Washington on January 30 reports the General Federation of Women's Clubs forms a Victory Commission to aid American soldiers on leave in France. It will work with the training camp activities commission to establish an American restriction behind the Battle Lines in France. Federation members are pledged to donate 250000 dollars, with early efforts having raised 50000 dollars.
Mrs Rockefeller and Joan Rockefeller conferred with Secretaries Bicker Daniele and Wilson on plans to improve housing for women employed in government and munition plants. The Labor Department is studying providing adequate housing for female workers.
A crowded barn dance last night featured costumes and a lively scene at the Black Rock Shore club. Manager Champion announced a 10 pm close from Hartford orders, but guests enjoyed table d hôte dinners, Speidel's orchestra, and a lively crowd as emphasis on fashionable attire and social chatter persisted.
Mrs. Philander P. Claxton, wife of the U S Commissioner of Education, urges children to continue schooling amid wartime. As vice president of the National Congress of Mothers she chairs the Feder Cooperation Committee of the National Council of Women, promoting education over wartime industry.
Washington reports a proposed 50 million dollar appropriation to house shipyard workers as a war effort response. The plan emerged from a conference with Secretaries Bale Daniels and Wilkon Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and Hurley and Plez of the shipping board. Congress may act on the funding. other housing needs for industrial centers will be addressed by the labor department.
Westbound freight traffic through Maybrook New York remains at a standstill due to embargoes at Maybrook Yard. Through traffic on the New Haven and Central New England lines backs up with empty cars awaiting return to western points. A hospital transfer notes a patient from Atlantic Street amid a delirium tremens episode. A lighthearted remark about a dress knowledge comparison contrasts with broader daily life.
A lively note describing a barn dance at Black Rock Shore and Country clubhouse in Bridgeport. The writer praises the festive costumes, dining for 1.24, and the club as a growing amusement center. Mentions Bert, Jean, Mat, Pierre, and changes from eyeglasses for Pierre improving mood and reading.
Adele Garrison presents Mrs Underwood as she recalls sacrifice and longing in a strained marriage. A former stenographer, she details years of toil to pursue art in Paris and the lure of regaining her daughter Marion, while grappling with a public persona she keeps for Harry Underwood's crowd.
The notice states that oculists prescriptions filed with the company help ensure minimal delay when glasses are broken. It emphasizes streamlined processing and prompt replacement eyewear through their insured system.
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