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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1921
Page
13
Revised rules outline the Air Classic event at Selfridge Field Michigan. Details describe contests for various aircraft types, prizes including a Poli trophy, and procedures for judging and observance. The notice mentions participants and organizers, with emphasis on safety and ceremonial aspects at the Selfridge air event.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present as a substitute for calomel, said to gently stimulate bowels and liver, purify the system, and relieve bad breath. Marketed as a pleasant sugar coated vegetable compound, the dose is one or two nightly for a week, price 15 or 30 cents.
A damaged fragment notes events in Bridgeport Connecticut near the Nat Bank Building. Mentions an electric peddel process and new eyebrow shaping alongside terms absolute privacy. The readable parts reference years and a local banking area but lack clear actions or dates.
The Musical Club presents a balanced program featuring soprano voices and piano selections. Notable performers include Miss Sparkes and Dr. Fannin with accompaniment by H B Turpin and others. Limited tickets are on sale at the Day and afler company from Dan Sparkes.
Funeral services for Fairchild of G W Fairchild and Sons Jewelers and Opticians at 97 Main Street will be held Thursday afternoon. He was a prominent Stratford merchant who died at his home after illness. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. He was born March 7, 1835, and previously worked in the Gwalehwal trade, later in New York's diamond department at a hotel, and finally started his own business in the Citizen's building. He was a trustee of the Shatford Methodist Church and held various local positions. Survived by widow, two sons Harry J T and George A, a daughter Elliott, two sisters, and grandchildren.
Letters from women across the country extol the benefits of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Advertised as restoring health after long suffering, the notices claim relief from various ailments and renewed happiness through the product.
A Mothers' Congress debates dance reform and chaperonage, seeking stricter controls on private dances and public dress to curb unregulated social mixing. Speakers from Rocky Hill and Connecticut outline reforms, urging parental oversight and new conventions at Meriden. Parents and teachers associations in the city plan to participate.
A memorial event honors Fanny Crosby with friends wearing violets. The gathering features Mrs Orrine Keeton’s daughter Sadie Weiss of Hanover entertaining attendees including Cherok, Willion Barske, Roger, Lillian Letine, Ruth Sudie Kahn and V j as memories are shared of Crosby’s influence and the hymn writer’s legacy.
Personal notes record Miss Leith Warnes traveling from Tranistan Avenue to New York with a private cookery class dinner at a Roseuth Street home. Social events include whist parties hosted by Mrs Williams, a social hour with Prof Rowe and others, and upcoming gatherings in Brownlawn Park and Lincoln area. Sidney H. Challenger, a high school and university attendee, is noted among attendees.
John s Church announces a Good Friday service featuring an oratorio by the church choir. Soprano Norma Weber, alto, and other soloists join the program with organ, violin, cello, and harp accompaniment. A 4 oclock matinee and the 10 30 service will be augmented by instrumental ensembles. inquiries welcome.
The Masonic Club announces a Friday evening concert labeled Ladies Night featuring pianist Raey Garnsan with the Mitts quartet and a lineup including Lane Canal and Ware. Proceeds support club activities as Musicians Moraga and others are listed among performers, with local organizers guiding the program and venue details.
Rev Cotter will lecture at St James Church this evening following benediction. The program includes Rossini arias sung by soloists Mary Imain and others, with a Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to close.
The letter collection describes Harold Maher shop items, including oval sign engravings and pearl styles. It notes rubber girdles, new fashion lines, and plan to attend a ceremony, with remarks on outfits and a wedding theme. The tone echoes period social chatter and shop details.
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