22 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
1
A vintage advertisement warns that kidney disease is widespread and frequently overlooked. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder issues, claiming quick benefits and urging readers to request sample sizes by mailing ten cents to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton, N Y.
Berlin officials ban French gowns and hats from Paris shops after the Ruhr clash. German buyers are told to avoid French models as Berlin and Vienna push own design skills. French and Belgian residents face expulsion from housing, and shops refuse service to French customers amid a climate of hostility.
The Mveryman's Bible class of the First Baptist Church plans an on site musical and entertainment at the church on Washington and West avenues tonight at 8 o'clock. W N Northcott will speak on hitting the high spots. Boy Scouts will exhibit signaling firefighting first aid and tone stunts. Mrs James W Shafer Mrs G Stearns Bushnell Mrs Albert B Anderson and John W Johnson will sing. Miss Bessie Har Town will be accompanist.
Muffragan Bishop J Acheson of Vonnepucat will preach at the three hour Good Friday service at St Johns Episcopal Church. A musical program runs from noon to 3 pm with Maunder's cantata Olivet for Cal at 8 pm. The choir sang three services yesterday at 7 30, 10 30 and 4 02 pm with harp, violin and cello joining the 10 30 service. music under Eet G Breul directs both morning and afternoon services. March 25.
An advertisement recounts Mrs. S. BE Noble of Gray Street Boston suffering eczema for years with itch and rash. She reports relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment after months of treatment and urges use of Cuticura products for daily skin care and itch relief.
Annabel Worthington outlines a charming dress pattern for sizes 16, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches. It suggests options with short sleeves and materials such as paisley cloth, plain crepe de chine or gingham, noting costs and yardage for size 36 and a quick half day making time. Pattern costs and requests for pattern department details are given along with a contact line in Bridgeport.
Fairfield residents push for an additional summer trans officer funded via the warning section. A sidewalk program along the Post Road is proposed with half costs covered by the town. Fire at Jennings road apartment injures Burden. origin disputed. Church groups discuss Lenten activities and fundraisers. A special school building committee reviews bids for a new high school with options including gym and vocational spaces. Community events include a food sale, club meetings, orchestra rehearsals, and a DrAmatic club play at McCormick and Barry hall on April 5.
Westport on March 21 Mina Esther Reymond of Coleytown displayed a Rhode Island Red egg that measured nine inches long and seven and a quarter inches around weighing six ounces. Local observers call it the largest egg ever noted in Westport.
A March 21 whist party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Levi C. Morris on Main Street drew members of the Newtown Country Club. High scores included Mrs. Charles A. Peale and Mrs. Few for women and H Carlio and Frank H Johnson for men. Other notes mention Dr. J H Sloman returning from Miami, Frank Armbler with a bruised ankle from an incident at Premier Manufacturing, and St Johns Guild cake sale planned for March 24 at Sandy Hook Library rank.
Mr. and Mrs George Jones hosted a home birthday party honoring Stanley, with green and white decor.Guests included Anna Hannon, Ethel Bradford, Dorothy Gleanon, Eileen Madigan, Sadie Horan, Marion Hayes, Loretta Bowden, Grace Cooney, William Parks, Waite Sannen, Charlesdale, Morris Cousin, Michael Cod, George Bedman, James Tennessee, Richard McKeon, Vincent McIvey, Jo Hayes, Edward Burr, Vincent McFlvery, George Jones, Lila Jones, Wisbher Jones, Stanley Jones, and the Rungell couple.
A quiet wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the residence of Rev. Wi am Cousins, pastor of the Baptist Church, Ansonia, uniting Mrs. Adeline Valatine and George Benz of the city. Rev. Mr. Cing performed the ceremony, after which the couple left for Bridgeport.
A Winston-Salem claim details a long period of weakness cured by Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter from Mrs L K Myers reports regained energy, ability to perform housework, and helping at a store after treatment. A second testimonial from Keene New Hampshire cites backache relief and renewed strength with the same remedy.
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