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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1922
Page
10
A vintage advertisement teaches a simple home shampoo using two to three teaspoons of mulsified coconut oil in a cup of warm water. The mixture creates a rich lather that cleanses the hair and scalp, removing dust and excess oil, leaving hair bright, silky, and easy to manage.
A Baltimore woman reports months of backache and insomnia improving after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes relief from nervousness and low energy and recommends the remedy to others as a safe, plant based medicine.
Fashion forecast notes a practical slip-on apron or house dress designed for freedom of movement. Pattern No 1324 offered in sizes 6 2 and 4 inches bust with 1 8 yard contrast. price 40 cents, stamps or coin preferred. Pattern Dept Bridgeport Telegram offers mail order and a five day delivery warning.
Personal notice says the Brieport club will meet tomorrow night July 15 at o'clock. The Fifth District Democratic Women's club has postponed its weekly meeting from tonight to Thursday night July 13 at the home of Mrs William Scott of Norman Street.
The writer describes a pleasant Stratford visit with references to Fair Acres property, 120 acres, Bowland road, and Penfield road. She notes conservative bank lending during a recession, praises Bridgeport Savings for loans, and shares personal plans including meals at Milford Point, a moonlit night, and a tea with Mother Rab.
Stratford officials announce paving work may begin within weeks as $12,000 funds are allocated to establish grade lines from Barnum Avenue emberly toward Main Street. The council also debates sidewalk duties, building lines, and street repairs while preparing to notify property owners before a building line hearing.
Two young girls hosted a garden party for friends and schoolmates at 926 Fairfield Avenue. Games were played and bright refreshments served on the lawn. Blue and white decor with themed baskets and candies added charm. Notable guests included Jacqueline Schively and Evalyn Bishop among others.
Grace Church of Long Hill and Christ Church of Tashaw plan an annual church picnic at Fairfield Beach on Thursday. Arrangements include leaving from the rectory at 1:00 a.m. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Deyon of Newark and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens of Bridport, plus others visiting local hosts.
Miss Marguerite Simpson hosted a farewell gathering for Charles Thiebauth of Jennings Manufacturing Company who departs soon on a Westward business tour. The evening featured music and dancing with solos by Tack Thiebauth and George Stone, a luncheon, and souvenirs given by Thiebauth to guests including several named locals and New York visitors.
A man identified as Patrick Kennedy aged years old of 88 Slate Street fell from a dock into the water near Wall Street yesterday afternoon. He was unconscious when pulled from the water and is in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital, under care of Dr Ellwood Welks. He remains on the danger list as of last night with grave prognosis. A note mentions local city streets with limited paved roads and dirt streets.
Federal agents Edward Sabine and Charles Turner seized 200 gallons of shine and nine barrels of mash in a daytime raid. Three men William Dumschott Charles Smith and Gus Andrews all of Woodbury were arrested for distilling liquor in the act.
Hartford July 1. The state commission of Sculpture announced it received a vision from the widow of the late Alfred Jr founder of the Hartford Times who died in 1900 and Mrs McNanus died in 1806.
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