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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
12
A French process powder named Mellogio claims to resist perspiration and keep pores invisible for a natural soft velvety complexion. The ad touts a beauty powder that remains on until removed, promising a flawless look.
The piece recalls Revolutionary events at Concord and Lexington tied to 1773 tea taxes, noting the enduring use of tea in American households. It highlights Howland's store in Bridgeport as a long time supplier, promising consistent quality and a blend to suit housewives’ tastes.
London May 24 John McCormack agrees to accompany Gloria Caruso daughter of Enrico Caruso and praises her early talent. He notes Laurette Taylor's daughter Marguerite Taylor possesses a high soprano voice with potential for a Metropolitan Opera role after training at Fontainbleau.
Uncle Ike recalls old times saying thin there jazz ain’t nuthin’ new. He notes that when weddings came, the young folks would gather and play. The speaker suggests the practice is the same as the past, merely renamed as a shivaree.
Bridgeport columnist Mrs Gloria Gould Bishop presents the third installment of her exclusive series for the Bridgeport Telegram. She profiles ballet training, detailing petit battement sur le vou d a pled and related positions, stressing safe practice, balance, and expressive technique while urging persistence through difficulty.
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars reported strong poppy sales on Saturday and Sunday. Veterans organizers say turnout exceeded last year as volunteers aimed to aid wounded and needy veterans.
Spoettel pupils present a theatre recital with Miss Lavery Lennard and Miss Geneveve Notthiag as principal sopranos. Rose Kornilut Brauntce and a large cast listed, with ensemble work by Regiunersa Nature class Advanced Nature class and Wainhirs club performing two pieces, Midsummer Night's Dream and Carnival.
Mrs Bishop will be pleased to answer any and all questions Telegram renders desire to ask her on the art of dancing. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope for personal reply. Address all communications care of Bridgeport Telegram.
Fred Resly and Chadenoan of the smoker at the Mooselve site on Saturday night promoted by the Tovit Order of Moai de Dens diettta. Participants included Mareete, Komi, Datan, Dan Lett, Dolan, and Bales in a lively program with boxing demonstrations and ideas on principles.
Sixth grade groups trek to Stratford light on a Saturday hike led by Miss Royian and Earl Lakenoui. The trips include country jaunts returning by evening and a planned campfire at Memati Bay with story telling and pony stunts.
An odd notice states that the Professors of the Loversity of Chilatland are appointed by the Kug of Norway. The text reads as a garbled claim with no clear names, dates, or locations to verify.
A testimonial ad claims Wallace Bread helps dieters lose weight safely without drastic diets. It says Mrs Snowden shed about forty pounds in five weeks, with repeat reports of three to four pounds weekly. The copy promotes the bread as a new, easy method for weight reduction.
The finest bakery holds the franchise for Wallace Bread and distributes fresh loaves every twenty four hours to hundreds of stores. If a dealer lacks it, they can obtain stock quickly. Eat two slices at each meal to assure results and daily or every other day loaf savings.
The ad proclaims the bread as widely available now across nearly all localities and urges customers to obtain a loaf immediately by calling their grocer. It touts the bread as delicious toasted and encourages eating freely, stressing to ensure the original genuine product is purchased.
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