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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1918

Page

15

News of Interest to Women for the Telegram Page

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.

Pretty Shower Honors Bride to Be Ruth Gearing

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.

Ella C. Me‘Queeney Jane Street Shonor Ruth M. Gearing Ralph E. Mackeil Helen McGuire Anna Orleman Marie W McQueeney Catherine Clark May Branntek Inynances ' @aumann Katherine Calinphan Anna Wing Ruth Gesling Jeanette Brannick Teresa MicCaire Jeoanlette Clark Ella McQueeney T Richard May

The Dot Fortune Teller Predicts Uniform Service

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.

Potatoes Shown Versatile Uses In Patriotic Demonstration

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.

Elizabeth Angell Miss Angell Fairfield Avenue Hur

Revelations at the Beach Adventure (to be continued)

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.

Lillian Dicky Madge Grace Draper Mrs. Durkee Comfort Lillian Underwood Harry Underwood Dr. Pettit

The Artistic Fireman and the Time On Time Train

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.

Model garden exhibit inspires shoppers at American Hardware

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.

Evelyn American Hardware Company Middle Street Jaipfield University Club Broad Street Mo St Phat

Cape and silverware sale noted on main floor bargains

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.

Comfort in Motoring Hats with Visors and Veils

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 on Main Floor

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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