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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
15
The Woman's Page invites items of interest to women for publication. Send contributions with signatures and addresses, or call Barnum 6100 to arrange appearance.
A Monday evening shower at 602 Jane Street hosted by Miss Ella C. Me Queeney honored Miss Ruth M. Gearing as she prepares to marry Ralph E. Mackeil on May 8. Guests brought many gifts and a supper was served. attendees included Miss Helen McGuire Miss Anna Orleman Miss Marie W McQueeney Miss Catherine Clark and others.
The fortune teller warns a boy eager to serve wants to join camouflage troops and disguise soldiers to approach enemies unseen. He may be right, but camouflage has limits and he must not forget a donkey that once attempted a similar ruse.
Miss Elizabeth Angell led a demonstration on 30,000,000 bushels of potatoes to be used within six weeks at 171 Fairfield Avenue. She outlined 100 ways to use potatoes, from beet pie and potato thistle to creamed codfish, emphasizing frugality and avoiding waste as unpatriotic. The session urged housewives to attend and learn practical, economical preparations.
The narrator joins Grace Draper at a seaside outing with Lilian Underwood Mrs. Durkee and four men present. Tension rises as Grace’s daring outfit provokes judgment while the narrator senses an ominous premonition before plunging into the surf with Harry Underwood and Dr. Pettit.
Sidelights on a fireman who turned a late train into a punctual run by applying skill rather than routine. The piece contrasts mechanical work with artistic effort in jobs like toast making and rail service, asking if employers reward excellence and urging advertising of such quality.
In Whiting's and nearby stores scenes unfold from a kitchen showroom in the American Hardware vegetable department. A garden frame demonstrates seeds and space up to 15 by 20 feet with clear plant labels. The note highlights 75 cent seed lots, asparagus in Willus's market, and new asbestos dining table inserts from Buckingham and Co. Also mentions jersey dresses at Vogue, YWCA cafeteria meals, and Liberty Bond savings.
The advertisement lists an economical cape project on the third floor and a discount on candlesticks, sugar baskets, compotes, pickle jars, perfume sets, sugar shakers, custard cups, bud vases, and various flat silver pieces priced from 50 cents to 2.50. A taupe and black veil with a tiny invisible thread is offered for 50 cents.
A concise catalog-style note describes comfort in motoring headwear featuring visors small round hats with brims that can be turned. Offered in novelty serge poplin silk and straw options with or without veils.
Kayser's Marvelist Union Suits offer a new rifle-yarn model with reinforced wear areas. Extra large double gusset adds body fullness and the tailored top prevents shoulder strap slippage. Also advertised are children’s overalls, bloomers, blouses, and knickers in chambray for ages 2 to 6 with assorted patterns.
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