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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
8
A reflective piece on visitors who say they cannot stay a moment yet linger. It explores the charm and irritation of guests who hover near departure, the habit of prolonged goodbyes, and the odd balance between quiet, reliable guests and the unpredictable, lingering kind. The author notes the value of both manners in social life.
Miss Harriet Hummel hosted for Miss Louise Franz who departs for nursing in New Haven. Guests included Katherine Bren, Margaret Rive Riley, Beatrice Coughlin, Emme Franz, and more. Also reported are a quiet wedding at Holy Rosary Church, Camp Devens updates, and community notices from local clubs and Red Cross drives.
A fashion note describes a spring frock in voile with a tunic back and side, silk belt, and simple yoke sleeves. It pairs a plain waist with a matching skirt and uses old blue cashmere as a featured ensemble. Georgette inset vest and crocheted buttons decorate the tunic and revers.
A New Haven letter reveals Second Lieut. Ralph L. Bishop, son of H. S. Bishop, has received the Distinguished Service Medal. Also cited are Sergeant H. G. Olsen Corporal Anderson and Privates Baum and Johnson of Co. F 102d Infantry. Bishop led ex-Grays in the Seventy Connecticut unit under fire in trenches.
Washington March 2 The right of the government to draft men for foreign service will be determined by the supreme court. The court expedited the case of Robert Cox who sought habeas corpus to obtain release from the National Army drafted into duty. The case was set for hearing April 15 at Fort Funston Kansas and Cox is stationed there.
In Bristol on the Lehriver farm another anthrax outbreak is reported. Ten cows in the herd of 10 percent Schriver show no illness, while eight others were immunized. The source remains untraced by the Cat tle Commissioner James M. Whit Vesey and Bristol health authorities. Local chatter suggests neighbors face scrutiny from small-minded residents.
A long, intimate letter fragment describes Natalie’s experiences during a tense period as Harold serves behind lines in a distant conflict. The scene shifts to a social dinner at a charming home, with vivid, if messy, reflections on relationships, social expectations, and the lure of comfortable living and entertainment in the aftermath. Additional passages touch on garden parties, future tennis and club plans, and local shop glimpses.
A diary fragment imagines a sunny Florida trip with swimming and beach days. The writer longs to wear summer clothes and recalls a molasses color straw hat with a high crown and rose georgette trim, admiring its unique wired brim.
Local social updates note visits from Miss Edwards and Miss Spingue, a rural carrier axle mishap on Route 8, and residents reappearing after illness. Huntington Red Cross raised 55 dollars in a Saturday drive, Amity group enjoyed a social with gournes and music, while church services at the Congregational church drew a large crowd and a lecturer on the Life of Abraham Lincoln.
The narrator recalls a powerful glimpse into a man’s temper and a warning from his mother in law. She had guided him in youth and sacrificed for him, leaving a lasting reverence. The visit prompts fear that Dicky’s influence is the real reason for the luncheon invitation.
A fragment from a narrative shows tense exchange about heat and longing as characters plan a park stroll to an old inn on the Hudson. The speaker hints at a luncheon on a terrace and insists the moment not be spoiled, signaling an ongoing scene.
A brief note highlights how eyewear reflects personal style and the era’s influence on design. It contrasts bespoke frames with mass produced options and suggests choosing glasses that express character while staying practical.
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