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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
10
Ellen Lane Spencer argues for practical work attire over fashion in the workplace. She notes sensational Sunday images of women in overalls and urges clothing that permits concentration, efficiency, and patriotism during wartime, hoping overalls become standard.
A Fairfield County social column records a morning Squat Suffrage meeting at the Stratfield hotel with lunch at 1 pm, plus dozens of guests and a series of club gatherings in Riverside, Hartford, and Stratford. Speakers include Mrs. Ruutz Rees absent and Miss Edith Wilson hosting bandage club events with other society notes.
Carl Fique presented a piano recital and lecture at the First Methodist Church under the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club. He explored music for children by Clementi and Schumann, quoting from Album of Youth and featuring selections that showcased the period style and delightful compositions for both children and adults.
Over 1000 attendees celebrated at the Algonquin Club dinner dance last night as Speidel's orchestra provided music and a multi course menu impressed guests. Notable attendees included Miss Mabel Stanton and numerous couples led by Mr and Mrs J. Bewarsguard, Mr and Mrs A Prinkham, and many others.
Jeanne visits to discuss joining the entertainment committee and plans for France. She hopes for weekly French reading sessions with a Parisian consultant, while describing her stylish grey velour frock with blue organdie accents and fur.
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce transportation committee will meet at the Stratfield today at noon to discuss a proposed terminal charge on railroads for placing switching cars. The call warns the charge could impose heavy yearly costs on Bridgeport shippers and consignees and urges careful consideration.
Charles G. Sanford reports 5338 donated toward supporting 244 adopted children. January receipts totaled 1130. Clinics and schools engage in sewing dresses, aprons, and capes from Red Cross patterns. Seventy three capes finished. more outfits in progress. Exhibitions planned. Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Tiam coordinate efforts and patterns. Paris lists for adoption are being expanded as French orphans remain highly sought after.
Adele Garrison presents a dramatic moment as Terin distrubs a guest invitation and a wife contemplates past conflicts. A narrator observes Terin's pale emotion and a mother-in-law’s wary counsel, hinting at a life shaped by marriage and bitterness.
Mrs. Graham asks Miss Draper to visit Dicky’s home to view a room setting displaying her needlework. Miss Draper agrees after a brief phone exchange, with her sister declining to accompany her. Miss Draper arrives promptly at 3, presenting a poised, fashionable appearance.
A personal letter fragment mixed with shop chatter describes upcoming items and fashion details. It mentions “the ides of March” notices, references to Mother Goose, and plans to read the morning paper for clues. Also notes Mabel visiting, Asahel’s divesuit, Mabel’s purchases at Cross Byop, and cleaning services in Count xchange building.
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