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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
16
Florence Clancy edits the Telegrams Woman's Page with notes on contributions and signatures. Detroit over telephone to Barnum 6100 leads the column.
A fragmented box score notes Washin gteam overcoming Bush and Bruce era players as Washi falls. Players listed include Jones Cobb Veach Heilman Harper Curry Stanage Cunningham Kallio Spencer James Bhutton Foster Judge Shanks Schulte Picinich Lavan Johnson and McBride.
Local notes list social happenings and visits across Brooklyn and nearby areas. Mentions include gatherings at multiple addresses on avenues such as Broad and Englewood, with guests like Mrs. Hugh Hive and Mrs. Rice. The item references a birthday, births, and various home entertainments involving families and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Michael Pryor and son Leon plan Boston move after fifteen years in Bridgeport. Mrs Pryor active Minute Woman and church worker. Others note summer visits, military duties, furloughs, and community events including knitting club outing, dinner parties, and a garden fete.
Dr Leroy A Wilkes head of medical inspection and city school physician outlines guidance for second year nutrition. He warns against strict liquid diets and urges gradual introduction of grinding food as teeth develop. Emphasizes digestive system readiness and cautions against convulsions from overRestriction. Promotes expert advice for mothers unable to consult physicians and notes fundraising for American Chocolate fund for soldiers in France.
The narrator recalls a visit with Rose Hamilton's baby after two months. Brown baby is large and seldom cries, showing interest in everything. Bess arrives with a pink rose tied to blue ribbon, noting the baby prefers flowers to rattles, while the outfit features pale grey voile with blue taffeta accents and decorative paneling.
Mrs. Martin Johnson displays her poll parrot Pollyanna from the Cannibal Islands. She is noted as the first white woman on an exploring expedition there and plans to use the bird in the fourth Liberty Loan drive. A white ribbon around its neck signals its American allegiance.
The Board of Recreation approved a plan to host a Sunday Seaside park talk with a nationally known speaker. Justice George W. Wheeler coordinates the arrangement while Bastille Day is tied to the Fourth of July theme. The board reports 41 employees this month, up from about 10 last year when Park Commissioners handled all duties.
In dire need a child pleads with Tubby for clothing as the rag man comes down the street, highlighting poverty and personal strain. The brief exchange underscores daily hardship and the impact of scarcity on a family.
The National War Garden Commission explains a cold pack method with 12 steps for canning. After sealing, jars are inverted to test for leaks and kept upside down until cooled. They advise rapid cooling away from drafts and offer a free book by mail for a two cent stamp from the Commission in Washington.
A correspondent describes Irene Weed taking charge of a local food conservation campaign and demonstrates canning at the Sanford Homestead. She praises Whiting’s grocery for fresh berries and currants, notes Barnegat cedar furniture displays, and reports on Leverty Drug Stoves and Ramer chocolates. The writer plans to visit Newtown Inn for a country-dine and reflects on domestic prep and canning gear.
Under the Department of Recreation picnics for mothers will be held weekly in July and August at Beardsley Park. Miss Hazel Coley Hayman oversees the events. The first picnic, held yesterday at Old Mill Green, was a success and organizers hope more mothers participate. The next date will be announced in this paper.
Miss Caroline Ruutz Rees, longtime chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense woman’s committee, resigns due to workload at Rosemary Hall in Greenwich where she is principal. She will remain state chair until a successor is named. a noted suffragist and former Fairfield County suffrage leader.
An editorial urges readers to endure July heat without complaint, citing patriotism during wartime. It suggests swimming at Seaside Park, enjoying the sea breeze, or staying busy to forget the heat. It also recounts Robert Louis Stevenson defending a dog, as a moral example.
It praises practical fabrics that resist staining and wear, describing mixed plaids gingham and voile patterns. The piece notes colors Brown, corn, blue, green, pink, and white, highlighting a new voile dress line with quaint small figures. It mentions organdie fichu, ruffles, lace edges, and modest, graceful styling.
Marabout offers black and natural scarves and collars that pair with any costume, priced at five dollars for a Special. A white drilling bag with a wooden mallet suitable for home use is included, priced 76 cents in a boxed set, noted for the Art Section on the main floor.
A glass Service Flag for window display with red border and blue star is priced at $1.25 in the Art Section on the main floor. The text also advertises fashion tips about collars and a new book Keeping up with William by Irving Bateheller priced at $1.00.
An advertisement item describes a gabardine skirt in generous sizes with waistbands from 25 to 33 inches, patch pockets and large pearl buttons, noting it is perfectly tailored. A nearby line highlights a $4.95 special offer.
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