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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
32
Bridgeport plans a large fete at The Oaks to benefit the Chocolate Fund. Proceeds from vegetables, hoover food, and tea served by local clubs go to support soldiers. Posters, committee leaders, and many volunteers drive the effort.
Merchants in the city are invited to a meeting in the directors' room of the Chamber of Commerce quarters to discuss further rolling store series and delivery service changes. The event aligns with government policy to boost trade efficiency.
Plymouth Church Green hosts a week of Chautauqua events with afternoon and evening programs led by Dr. Clifford and Mr. Clifford. The Amelinnie Operatic Company performs, lectures by Dr. Simms cover conservation themes, and a stage show The Old Homestead capstones the day. Junior Chautauqua activities run mornings with Miss Fricke overseeing, while a forthcoming concert by The Revue Company and a Calf Path lecture add to the lineup. A village party at Edgewood Avenue and surrounding gatherings feature decor, boating, and socializing as residents praise the site.
A meeting of Mothers of the We ots is scheduled this afternoon at the Chapter-Weuse Mind Cross works. Leaders from the Woman's Committee of the ton ei oof Defense have announced a Teachers of Girls meeting tomorrow in Hartford under the auspices of the Connecticut State Come of Tic fense.
A woman was arrested Saturday night after attempting to leave the Smith Murray store with shirt waists valued at Rio. Police reported the theft as shoplifting and the suspect was taken into custody following the attempted exit.
An advertising snippet warns that busy professionals overeat and rush meals, stressing the stomach and causing indigestion. It promotes Mi-o-na tablets as a remedy said to aid digestion, relieve dyspepsia, and restore vigor, vetted by druggists as a trusted stomach tonic.
An old advertisement promotes a home hair removal method using powdered ceratone and water to form a paste. Apply, wait 2 to 3 minutes, then wash off to leave skin soft and hairless without marring. It warns to use real delhione to avoid disappointment.
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