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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
10
Mildred reaches the railroad terminus and learns eight miles lie to her destination by motor but no conveyance is available. A British Tommy tries to help, complaining that locals do not understand their language as he jokes about asking for a ride.
The Fannie A. Smith Alumnae Association plans a two to six afternoon fair at the Kindergarten to aid child welfare. Attendees will tour booths themed on American history with volunteers from a training class. History figures include Puritans and colonial dames, with groups led by named chairmen and junior assistants.
A wartime essay urges women to take financial risks and invest in Liberty Bonds despite high personal salaries. It contrasts cautious thrift with bold investment, noting young workers earning modest wages compared to European peers. The piece argues risk can aid national recovery and warns against selfishness.
Mrs. Harry Dorsey and Mrs. George Youngs depart for Montreal. Theodore Carlbers hosts the Loyal Five club with music and supper. Various local residents host meetings, visits, and engagements across Bridgeport including D A R, Round Table, and Women’s groups. many family connections, travels to Washington, France, and New York noted.
A cheap lemon skin brightener promises to whiten and smooth the complexion. By squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white, strained to remove pulp, a quarter pint lotion can be stored for months. Daily massage on face arms and hands is claimed to soften, whiten and revive skin with a fragrant, rosy glow.
Milford hosts a musical afternoon featuring Miss Ruth Beard and Miss Irene Higgins with recitations and dances at Devon Red Cross event. Notable performers include Miss G Javens on piano, Mrs H B E Thomas and Mrs Arthur Smith with Lorenzo Prath Oviatt on piano. About 125 attendees enjoyed interpretive dance, songs, and a later talk by Lucy Burns on suffrage.
Preliminary plans for a proposed new unit system schoolhouse on South Avenue will go to the board of education for a Wednesday meeting. The session, called by President Elmer K. Juvens, will discuss changes and a definite plan of nets for filing the new build. Local figures in New York referenced. W. While of 2507 Main Street to host Look club gathering. Dorothy Wheale will outline Girls club work of Associated Charities. Mr and Mrs dehi Th Creenwood of Park Avenue wintering in St Petersburgh. Miss Irena Phillips of West Welllington Avenue visiting aunt Mrs Arthur Healley in Ansonia.
Dealers report Washington intends to take over platinum control and regulate its purchase and sale in the United States, affecting markets and supply chains.
In a wartime letter, Natalie proposes inviting Helen to live with her during their husbands’ absence to simplify errands and support Helen’s mother. She describes a plan for Helen’s stay, a guest room with a brass bed, and local shopping ideas including a brass bed sale at N Buckingham and Co. Furniture, Wadham Ice Cream, and fresh produce from R T Whiting’s store.
In the village of Marvin Dicky introduces Madge to a real estate agent as they scout Grand Avenue. They tour blooming grounds and a grand old house rented to the Durkee family, with Dicky excited by a large place and the surprise arrival of Alfred Durkee, editor Thurston’s associate, sparking plans and a welcoming bear hug from Mrs Durkee before the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
The Navy recruiting office in Cannon Street says no naval recruits can be sent to New Haven this week as the local office has already filled its quota. Applicants continue to apply in large numbers and many promising recruits are turned away by the officers.
A reader criticizes a Marmola Tablets advertisement for urging seventy five cents to druggists. The piece recalls a past incident where a druggist refused payment claiming no Marmola tablet, and notes a wholesale delay on a Saturday. It praises the ad’s claim of removing fat without exercise, calling Marmola a harmless, effective fat reducer from Detroit-based Marmola Co.
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