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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
15
The text claims anxious, run down mothers cause domestic problems and affect children. It asserts a weakness makes them unfit to supervise, and cites statistics that 9 out of 100 women with feminine illness are helped by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, urging a fair trial.
One hundred and ninety eight patients were admitted to Millside for alcoholism during the fiscal year just ended. Officials note a rise from fifty three the previous year and sixty two in eighteen twenty one. The increase persists into April with four parents quartered at the home as bad whiskey drinking is blamed for the growth.
Bridgeport High School held its annual senior class characteristic election yesterday afternoon with Catherine Daly winning Miss popularity and Charles Denny named most popular boy. Individual awards covered traits from best dancer to most talkative and best athlete with several named students receiving top honors.
Miss Martha Wail and Miss Ida Toth hosted a miscellaneous shower in honor of Sophia Neilson at the roaster's home on Mill Plain. Guests included several named attendees, with decorations featuring pink, blue, lavender and yellow motifs and a miniature bride.
A lively community notes section reports the Friday Morning Book Club meeting at the Beechmont Avenue home of Miss Emu with Professor Frank M. Han slated to speak on radio. The item list covers a hymn by Unity Girl's West End Church, a surprise shower at Lew Haven, and multiple social gatherings across town including a war veterans’ head party and a Daughters of Vere annual convention.
An unreadable and garbled notice describes headaches as danger signs and urges caution. It mentions symptoms like heavy breathing, muscular strain, and general distress, with dubious claims about miraculous cures and health enhancements. The text references products and pseudo medical advice without clear evidence or credible authors.
At a dinner of the Single District Women’s Republican club the issue of sugar conservation was stressed by speakers including Mrs. HL Wy Wee Jento and Mrs. Llotse Peabody. They urged drastic action and noted New York women’s efforts, with plans for a future talk by Mrs. Ea Roxy of Hartford.
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