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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
9
A detailed community report on St Patrick's Day luncheons hosted by Mrs John Wicd and others. The piece lists invitations, hosts, guests, musical offerings, and social gatherings at Brooklawn Country Club and local venues, with notes on attendees, travel, and upcoming events. It mentions Mrs Wheeler, Dr Henry Rose, and several local families and clubs, plus a long roster of guests and hosts.
The Austrian government plans to submit a wealth levy to the national assembly. It would tax fortunes pre war and post war, with exemptions for small amounts and escalating rates up to 65 percent. One third payable in cash, remainder in war bonds. Opposition from capitalistic and bourgeois classes is noted.
A fragmented account recalls royal rituals in Vienna, Berlin, and London as Europe nears conflict. Queen Mother Mara Christina maintains court forms and ceremonies, while Alfonso occupies a mixed day of horse racing and diplomacy. Queen Victoria dazzles in diamonds as noble ladies display lavish jewels at a diplomatic banquet.
Grace Clarke presented forty pupils in a sun parlor program of dramatic interpretation. Notable performers included Miss Florence Davidson and Miss Gertrude Lang with works like The House of the Heart. The event highlighted Bridgeport's need for a Little Theater to showcase young talent.
Women workers in London form a new Central committee to manage the Queen's work for women fund and a large grant of 200,000 pounds. The group will train eligible women as teachers of domestic science, higher grade cookery, and welfare work, with some entrants to medical and legal professions. In a separate matter, Salogerio Nanetto and John Nanetto of 20 Green Street were arrested for alleged assault on Victor Wakalas at Rock Avenue, with Wakalas naming prices and slaps during an argument. they appeared before the Ya Chuy court this morning.
Medical experts challenge sensational claims about the Paecnonia Blouse urging caution over alleged health benefits. The garb is described amid dubious research notes and inconsistent statements from unnamed researchers and doctors.
A lengthy wartime assembly urged women and girls to support the national effort with concrete action. Speakers urged sincerity, discipline, and cooperation, blaming lagging morale on frivolous entertainment while stressing duty, training, and unpaid labor as essential to America’s defense.
Brigadier General Harry H. Bandholtz arrives in New York aboard Range from Hungary as representative of the Inter Allied military mission. Optimistic reports describe French relief efforts, with Mrs A N Dike and Miss Anne Morgan noting repair needs for the devastated regions, including machinery and raw materials.
An old advertisement claims oxygenation through REOLO tonic can restore energy by increasing red blood cells and improving circulation. It asserts that the product supplies oxygen, iron, and cell-salts to revitalize blood and nervous systems, promising noticeable health improvements in two weeks.
An OCR fragment advertises cosmetic services such as removal of hair, wart and mole treatment, eyebrow shaping, and privacy for clients. The content mentions locations and terms like Bridgep and Conn, but details are unclear due to garbled text. The item reads as a late 19th to early 20th century style medical cosmetic ad from Hindle's Drug Stores.
Rabbi Abrams speaks on Jewish identity and Bolshevik concerns, urging unity in American life. He argues that true faith in America rests on consent and individual belief, not persecution or uniformity.
Henry G. Shannon district deputy of the Knights of Columbus will supervise the exemplification of the third degree for a class of 110 candidates from Park City council in the Rotunda bar room at 9 o'clock tonight. A concert by the Knights of Columbus pleasure club and orchestra will precede the ceremony, followed by the Waris conducted by the New Haven Deputy Leas.
Collection of dainty lace trimmed chôme m C h é m i s e s with various styles and brief descriptions. Includes white percales for aprons suitable for offices and laboratories, bloomers in white crepe, and percale striped fabrics with piping. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.00 with multiple sizes for children aged 2 to 6 years and women.
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