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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1923
Page
14
The Women's Christian Temperance Union drive in Danbury drew public interest and promising support. Officers announced the effort aims to recruit more workers, boost revenue for the prohibition cause, and widen the campaign to other Connecticut towns.
Partial OCR text hints at children's fashion classes and undergarment revival by GEORGETTE. Mentions pastel color shades and two tone fabrics in garments. References to individuals Taro and Bey appear amid garbled lines from a section on clothing and style.
The article describes the nearing final rehearsal for a high school senior production titled Aseven teen. Students like Saray Sueeman Pryor and Nolan prepare in front of audiences with strong confidence. Lead performers include George Cropper and Wallis Link as the cast tightens its scenes.
The writer writes Evelyn about a Colonial Fair Acres home on Rowland Road near the beach, detailing nine room white and green house, a living room fireplace, and a growing village setup with three sidewalks water and gas. They recall a day at the cabin, a meal from Vinyss Market and Grocery, fresh produce, and a grill dinner with guests. The piece also notes local beauty parlors, election talk, and household chores, with remarks on gas heating, laundry, and sewing plans.
The Order of Sons of Herman plans a two day biennial convention beginning Friday at Schwabenhal Street Bridgeport. Delegates from across the state are expected with sessions starting at noon and officers to be elected Saturday night. The program includes a dance and entertainment, with current officers listed.
A historical overview traces New York’s population from about 1,200 in the 1630s to 66,489 by 1800, then surpassing 800,000 after 1840, with growth tied to immigration, city expansion north of Wall Street, and borough incorporation including Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Richmond. It notes periods of rapid rise, wartime declines, and the 1870 milestone reaching a million residents.
A garbled article fragment references alleged crimes and trials involving named individuals and a surge in jewelry sets. It mentions VADDY JEWELRY and fashion items like earrings necklaces and bracelets in leather enclosures, with uncertain details about dates and locations.
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