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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
14
Burlington Iowa resident Mrs Ralph Gail testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her irregular, painful, and emotional menstrual cycles. She reports gaining weight, renewed happiness, and recommends others try the remedy for common female ailments and nervousness.
Mrs. W. Chapman, plaintiff, challenged Probate Judge Bacan Waleemate of Fairfield over disallowing her claim against the late Fuward Sandford of Palmela. Judge William B. Maltbie reversed the lower court, ruling the six month age of the claim did not justify denial. Chapman sought to establish her right to a share of Sandford's property.
Maye 16 Special to The Telegram describes events in Fairfield including the Girls of the Hunda club, a cenfreld Hill Country elf election, a vaudeville show, and social at Faith chapel. Measles cases are nine for the week. Townsfolk attend summer camp, a luncheon on dogs, and a church gathering outline. Also noted are a white elephant party and summer hats with jewelry trends.
A surprise kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Oliver Smith of Huntington Crowed Stratford honored Miss Lillian Botsford, whose upcoming marriage to Thomas Crain of Watford is planned for June. Attendees included numerous guests and friends listed in the readable fragments.
Bethany chapel prepares a two act minstrel program supervised by Joseph Warner with mixed black and white costumes. The show features Shirley and Natalie Randall Marjorie Hayward Mary Anderson and many others with a supporting chorus and end-men. Miss Marion Runy accompanies all numbers in the upcoming entertainment.
Readable tips cover meat loaf with rice mix and rice and cake frosting tips. Advice on measuring spoons replacing china with open stock patterns and making small rooms look bigger. Several garbled lines mention eggshells and cleaning methods, though some portions are indecipherable.
Mercerized thread curtains woven in open cross bar fashion. Sheer and transparent with small geometric figures. Rose blue fan ecru and gold colorways finished with bullion or silk fringe. On display third floor.
Silk lines feature Valley of the Kings motifs and Mallinsons colors in Egyptian designs. Surpassing quality fabrics offered at special price four ninety five for four quarter yard wide lengths. Suitable for sports wear blouses and related garments.
A large group of sweaters and slip-overs in jacket and golf coat styles in wool and mohair. Available in pure fibre silks mid night blue periwinkle Cleopatra blue Chinese red amber jade beige pearl orchid and Arab. Rainbow colorings and trim details noted. Second floor.
Stationery section highlights Gift items for trips including Bout Voyage and Trip Portfolios, writing paper and cards packed in boxes with gray and red covers and ribbons. Also features Desk Pads in black brown blue green or rose feather, practical yet stylish, sizes 12 by 18 inches for $1.25 and 19 by 24 inches for $1.50 on the main floor.
Advertises handmade lingerie items including chemises with built up shoulders, embroidered garments priced from $2.00 to $4.50, nainsook vests, gowns, envelopes and step ins, bloomers and various colors. Describes imported lace, filet work and delicate ornamentation with late style Egyptian and Oriental colorings and comfortable trousers and coats.
A listing touts Summer Wash Dresses and fabrics in tissue gingham checks and medium plaids, 31 inch wide at 65 cents per yard. Printed Voices fabrics, 44 inches wide, 69 cents per yard, plus Ratines in rose, tan, orchid, brown, tangerine, blue, green and white at 59 cents per yard.
Advertising notice lists solid brass nickel plated towel bars toothbrush holders and copper items with 2 inch bars 15 inch shelves and various soap dishes. Includes dust mops dust cloths and large cotton heads for wet use with discounted prices from regular rates.
Parcel Post goods purchased at Read's are delivered free anywhere in the country. Customers buying wedding or anniversary gifts are assured of careful packing and safe delivery, with Read's reserving the right to decide routing of packages.
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