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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
13
Fragmentary report indicates postwar changes in several South American countries as they move toward new policies and relations with the United States. The text suggests a shift in alliances or development focus after World War II.
An advertising pitch promotes Parisian Sage as a scientific, affordable scalp treatment. It claims regular rubbing into the scalp nourishes hair, improves appearance, and prevents baldness with a money back guarantee.
An old classified style notice describes Bellew at 472 State Street offering perming and wave services unaffected by shampooing. It notes electrolysis, face and hair treatments provided by a New York representative with years of experience and continued work in Bridgeport.
The executive board of the Wed mesday Afternoon Musical club will hold a 10 o'clock morning meeting in the sunparlor of the Stratfield. The note mentions arrivals and visits of several local residents, engagements, and social events including a large garden party at The Anchoray Black Rock and multiple family milestones.
A survey of global moviegoers indicates a need for at least ten thousand new cinema houses. The article notes it will take many years before capacities meet the growing appetite for films and entertainment nationwide.
The Wednesday Morning Art Club will study Belgium this winter, continuing a high standard set in past years. Key members include President Mrs Charles H Weming and Vice President Miss Fannie J Wordin with a year long slate featuring lectures on Bruges Ghent Malines and Belgian lace making by speakers such as Elizabeth Durand James D Gald and Paul Ruben, with social events hosted by Miss Wordin and Mrs Edward Fr Ives.
A Sunday program at the Brooklawn Club featured Orville Harrold and Miss Margaret Keys of the Metropolitan Opera with Co. Fiske O'Tlara, George Gartlan on piano, and selections including opera numbers and old songs. The event, paired with large supper parties, marked an innovative Sun musicale for the club.
Thirty two children, with parent consent, enjoy a two week stay at Seaside Park in Heald Barracks, hosted by the Associated Charities. Mrs. Joel F. Omans lends her country estate, recreation directed by Miss Evelyn Shey and Miss M. Smehr, free meals, and a new spring fed swimming pool. Crom, the Girls' Club at 710 Main Street, hosts Saturday races and athletics.
Births were recorded at the Department of Vital Statistics with details listing new sons and daughters to multiple couples at addresses on Bunnell Street Walhoun Avenue Greve Street Hallett Street and other locales. Marriage licenses were issued in January with couples named at Threes Avenue Lafayette Street and nearby streets.
The Weather Bureau data do not clearly support the claim that irrigation and cultivation of arid regions reliably increase rainfall. Observers argue rainfall may follow agricultural activity in some cases, but evidence remains inconclusive and disputed.
In Ceylon the lack of adequate transport has driven a wide adoption of motor cycles. Machines are imported into the island in large numbers, reshaping local mobility and logistics.
The writer extols life like roses that never fade, praising French made artificial American Beauty roses from Glebeasy perfumes and Lewandos shop near Boston for renewals. They also describe miniature dollhouse worlds from a city puzzle set, and a vivid rural day with wrens, a thrush, and children at a cabin near a brook.
Southern artist De Miller, famed organist at Christ Church Norfolk, directs a concert Friday at Black Rock Congregational Church Bridgeport. Master Sidney Page, day soprano, and Arthur Bhuyis sing solos. Miss Mary Grinfin offers readings as Mary Card neck Chaminade pieces are performed with Mel Miller as accompanist.
Rescue crews near Pittsburgh race to reach nine miners entombed by a blast at Union Colleries Co. in Kenton eighteen miles away. A canary-assisted probe and reports of a possible air shaft repair drive ongoing efforts as authorities note no gas in the mine and detail roles of fire bosses pumpers and laborers.
The writer recalls buying two frocks for 12.59 each at the Woman's Smart Shop on Golden Hill Street and hearing of a Wednesday shipment of new items at special prices. Miss Donaldson of Bridgeport Savings Bank invites questions about a cost saving budget system and offers guidance on managing accounts.
Announcement notes a basement sale during Wash Goods Week with a special price of 49 ets, cts. The message urges readers to check the event.
Two towel items described: a heavy weave towel with a soft finish, hemmed both ends priced at 2 5 cts. A Turkish towel of good size and weight for beach use priced at 3 9 cts.
A small lot of white crepe de chine and georgette blouses priced at 13.75 are slightly mussed from display yet considered excellent values. A pretty model features a tucked blouse and pin tucked skirt.
For children seersucker bloomers in blue white and pink white stripes. Suitable for beach or playground wear. Priced at one dollar previously.
Advertises women seersucker Petticoats with deep ruffle flounces in blue and blue and white. Described as excellent under heavy dress and priced at 1.50 dollars.
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