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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
14
In Perrysburg Ohio Mrs Apa Fricke describes long lasting side pains eased by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after a suggestion from a fellow traveler. She urges other women with similar ailments to try the remedy and share the word of its apparent effectiveness.
Goldenrod Girl Scouts will host a 7:48 PM program at the First Methodist church parlor, Ward Field Avenue and Broad Street, to raise funds for camping. The evening features a marching song, recitation The Girl Scout, a comedy record The Taming of Torres, and demonstrations of knotting, first aid, and signaling with a story for each demonstration.
A fragmentary report notes Bamsteads Worm Syrup promoted for children with directions reading to mix 3 percent Deanite with acarelty and Motmeus. The text mentions ANT ONIS and a tall doce seating sixty, with reference to Voorhees and Da Bitlind.
A Bridgeport Telegram notice describes a simple pattern for porch wear with sizes small to large. It explains material needs, cutting diagrams, and pricing at 15 cents for a mailed pattern. Respondents are urged to mail name and address to Pattern Department and call Barnum 3100 if not received in five days.
A June wedding united Miss Ethel Elizabeth Wildey and Lewis James Humphrey at St John’s Episcopal Church. Rev Stephen Fish Sherman Jr. officiated as family and friends watched the couple depart for a trip to Washington Detroit and Niagara Falls before settling in the city.
Stratford Red Cross hosts a fair at Sterling Memorial Hall with tables run by Mrs. Jessie Reed for fancy work and candy by Mrs Wollum Hart. Mrs. De Puyier Howland leads ice cream and recreation for children, tea served afternoon, buffet supper at 7 30 under Mrs Guthrie, orchestra for dancing.
A reproduction of home care tips covers mustard plasters for skin care, washing black fabrics with borax, rock ammonia for softening wash water, using borax or salt guidance, cleaning aluminum with hot soapy water and silver sand, oily surface care with kerosene, and a remedy for swallowed fishbone involving a baking soda gargle.
Due to railroad embargoes, several ordered pieces arrived late, but in the past two weeks a large and varied display has been received. The store lists Sheraton Mahogany and Hepplewhite sets with ornate drawer fronts, cabinets, and mouldings in prices from 450 to 975 dollars, featuring two toned walnut and ebony finishes.
Local items list interclub gatherings and charity events. Sherman and Wakeman groups plan meetings next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Greenfield Country Club banquet to follow a garden party for Aurie Jennings’s estate, with proceeds aiding AJR. Church events include cake sales and card parties, and a community meeting will elect directors for the improvement society in the near future.
Imported Royal sheets woven from very fine Egyptian yarns with long strands and soft texture. Hemmed and hemstitched ends available in 63x99, 72x99, and 81x99 inches. Prices range from 3.25 to 4.50 dollars. Displayed on third floor.
Displayed near front entrance. Bathing caps of every description all colors. Bandeaux garters and all manner of things which make for comfort while one is in the water. Bathing bags several styles. A specially good bag fitted with two handles is 59 pts. Could also be used as a shopping bag.
Morecroft Crystal offers brilliant cut table pieces including bowls salad fruit and orange sizes. The diamond poinsettia pattern is highly admired with matching table items such as tumblers water jugs sugars and creams tall compotes and vases. Matin floor display and selection available.
Lingerie section on second floor offers sheer white nainsock garments with buttonhole stitching. Hand made gowns chemises and stevens feature neat scalloped edges. French backs and strap tops. sizes 38 to 44.
New design uses unbleached muslin washed but not ironed for a crinkled crepey texture. Floral patterns in white or colored yarns are hand tufted for a fresh change from plain white. Single white 72x108 inches seven fifty. colored seven eighty five. Double white 90x108 inches eight fifty. colored nine seventy five.
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