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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
7
Aft and Aft club members and a large party of friends hosted an afternoon at Grenoble cottage with bathing boating and leisure in the sun. The Art and Art club at Myrtle Beach entertains weekly, featuring many named attendees and a mascot dog owned by Miss Elizabeth Hannigan.
Myrtle beach Ladies Aid members enjoyed a day trip to Savin. They left early, returned at dusk, and sampled attractions and a share dinner. The party included Mrs. Co. Harris, Mrs. Arthur Canning, Mrs. James Moshier, Miss Clara Otis, Miss Alta Otis, and others. Fort Trumbull Red Cross members held their first afternoon meeting at the firehouse with 15 women sewing for refugee relief and donations of sewing machines. The Fort Trumbull beach fire department seeks funds for an auto chemical. a Regina hall dance Saturday funds the drive. Silver Beach cottages and residents, including James Black family and various named visitors, occupy cottages into August with moonlight canoeing and fishing. Births reported: a seven-and-a-half-pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Plotkin of Bridgeport in Bridgeport hospital. Mrs. Daina improving in Londhill after health issues. Trumbull youths host bridge party at the Naugatuck cottage, with numerous attendees. Canoe race features Misses Helen Egan, Frieda Pearson, and Milton Broad earning praise for a mile race. Beach fire commission plans hydrant claims at Alford town hall. Guests include Miss Beatrice Morrity, Mrs. Frances Corbly, and several Bridgeport and Waterbury residents at Myrtle beach cottages.
A vintage beauty ad suggests not shampooing daily if hair is thoroughly cleansed. It recommends a quick drying shampoo to enhance natural shine by dissolving a small amount in hot water and applying to the scalp and hair, claiming benefits like reduced dandruff and fast drying.
Westport July 24 Special residents named to serve jury duty for the next Superior court term at Bridgeport include Willard S Adams Salome Williat To Albin and many others listed as farmers watermen printers contractors and real estate agents among the summoned.
First Lieutenant Vincent A. Keating of Company I, 26th Regiment in France writes to James A. Keefe about trench duty in No Man's Land and tiny bullets, noting he commanded progressively larger units from the 11th to the 14th, endured 20 days without shoes and a bath, and rode in an ambulance amid a notably active sector.
A revised roster lists Trumbull residents summoned for the next term of the Superior court jury. Names include Geach, Berger, Brinsmade, Burr, Ensign, G word, Hall, Hand, Hawley, Mansfield, Nichols, Plumb, Seeley, Smith, Whitnay, Whitney, and others among farmers, tradesmen, and merchants. Next lines reflect a literary tag about Spitzbergen summers and children's shoes.
An advertisement claims a tiny powder with water forms a paste to apply to hair on the face neck or arms. After 2 or 3 nights the skin is washed and the hair should be free from blemish. Cautions urge care to avoid disappointment and maintain cleanliness.
A discussion explains that alkali in soap can dry the scalp and make hair frizzy. It recommends ordinary olive oil as a milder alternative and suggests avoiding harsh formulations. The text mentions cautious use and potential damage to hair and scalp.
Fairfield County gardens face an aphid outbreak harming potatoes and tomatoes. Warned by Pha Gridecoort TinmecArdens committees, the insect appears green pink brown and black with colonies on undersides of leaves. Immediate spraying with nicotine sulphate or Bordeaux mix is advised. turning infested vines into kerosene pans is noted by some as alternative control.
The sinking point of the Blue Vine was located yesterday by shore range. Work of sal varine the boat will begin today.
Island Brook children have long awaited war savings and thrift stamp representatives each Monday. The local 5. committee chair stated funds were assigned to cover the school but confusion left stamps unavailable. Officials promise future action to ensure students can purchase stamps weekly.
Three men were enlisted yesterday at the navy recruiting station in Cannon Street Honard S Anderson 28 of Norway enlisted as machinist mate William Yates 41 of 41 Cregory Street as mess attendant and Nacharoli 21 of 381 Lexington Avenue as seaman amid other duties
NEW HAVEN July 24 Anson Phelps Stokes chairman of the trustees of the American University union in Europe lodio received a cable from the ministry of public instruction in Paris expressing appreciation for the cordial greetings of the Universities of America on Bastille Day. The cable said students of both countries remain united in the contest for the right and will keep friendship in the future.
NEW HAVEN July 24 Yale students on trial in the common pleas court withdrew pleas of not guilty on their May disturbances and were fined on one charge. The main counts were riot and failure to disperse as dared by Mayor Fitzgerald. The trial lasted all day. Messages from Europe praised student opposition to despotism and support for intellectual freedom.
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