Mrs Delavan to Deliver Address at Chamber Event
Mrs Sophia Delavan honorary President of the Women's National Chamber of Commerce will speak at a Wednesday luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce at Stratfeld. She will also guest the Business and Professional Women's club at 8:16 PM in the Liberty building with Mito Rose Wiehl chairing the program. Delavan’s career as a national figure adds value to the evening program and those who missed the luncheon can hear her despite the empty reservations. A morrow open house election returns will be read. Miss Anne Dunn leads a large food sale at City Hall Green Food hut on Saturday. Nan Noocan chairs the Float committee for the Frivol parada amid congratulatory notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Delavan
Women’s National Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfeld
Business and
Liberty Building
Mito Rose Wiehl
Delavan
Nan Noocan
Ely's Cream Balm Catarrh Relief Ad Copy
A nostalgic ad copy promises rapid relief from nasal catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims opening blocked airways, easing headaches, and stopping snuffles with a small fragrant antiseptic dose, urging readers to ask a druggist for a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Mentho Sulphur Cream Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Fiery itching skin soothed by Mentho Sulphur cream. The advertisement claims rapid relief from eczema and breakouts, with itching stopping after application and clear skin after a few uses. Sulphur is touted as destroying skin parasites, and a small jar is available at drug stores.
Suffrage Pioneer Delivers Mock Vote Instructions at Town Hall
Edith Hastings renowned suffragist leads a mock election in Stratford town hall from 1 to 4 pm with Republican and Democratic women assisting. Voters learn proper ballot handling amid unfamiliar paper ballots and risk of invalidation from scratches or errors. Hastings, a longtime civic figure, stresses careful instruction to new voters ahead of the town’s first voting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Edith Hastings
Stratford
Stratford Town Hall
Sgath
Miss
Fortieth Annual Women Auxiliaries Meeting at St John’s
Elaborate plans mark the fortieth annual meeting of the Women's Auxiliaries of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut to be held at St. John's Church on Wednesday November 10. Rt Rev Thomas I Gaylor D D president of the National Council will speak in the afternoon at 8 15 while Rev Harvey D Waiters of Porto Rico will also speak. Rt Rev Chauncey Brewster and Rt Rev EL Campien Acheson will be present. Holy communion is set for 9 80 o'clock and the hosting session at 10 30 will be led by Mrs Acheson president of the Connecticut Auxiliaries. Mrs Thomas Long Ellis, a diocesan board member, is arranging the Bridgeport meeting for all women communicants of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Diocese of
Connecticut
St. John's Church
Thomas I. Gaylor
National Council
Harvey D. Waiters
Porto Rico
Chauncey Brewster
EL Campien Acheson
Mra. Acheson
Connecticut Auxiliaries
Thomas Long Ellis
Bridgeport
Episcopal Church
Wrintly Collee Girls Vote in Absentee Ballot Push
A lively report notes Trinity College girls traveling to multiple states to cast absentee ballots for the White House race. It highlights district suffrage limits, older men without ballots locally, and a forthcoming straw ballot on Election Day by teens just past sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Maryland
White House
Indispensable Hydwin Internal Baths Ad Asks Readers
An old advertisement from Tyrrell's Hygienic Institute promotes the J. B. Cascade internal bath device as a cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims warm water therapy cleanses waste and improves all body functions, urging readers to request a free book by Dr. Charles Tyrrell and contact the institute at 184 W. 65th St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Z. Williams
Sanford
Fla
Tyrrell
Hygiene Institute of New York
J. B
Cancade
Ob. L. Cascade
Chis. A. Tyrrall
M.D
New York
Chas. A. Tyrrell
Tysret's
Hygienic Institute
27th Annual Meeting of Dr A R in New London
The 27th state meeting of the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at Second Congregational church New London corner Hemstein and Broad streets on Thursday November. The morning session opens promptly with formal entries of officers and guests. Luncheon at Mohican hotel and Crocker house. Afternoon session 2:15 PM to 4:30 PM, followed by informal reception. Members urged to notify attendance for seating. ribhon badges required for identification. Public admission may be possible if space remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution
Second Congregational Church
New London
Hemstein and
Broad Streets
Tidelode
Fene Eral
Mohican Hotel
Crocker House
Whicch
Lucretia Shaw
Elaworth Memorial Association
Maurice FE
Sherman
Pedera Street
Howdy
Connecticut
Eithe Chapter
Frederick A. Strong
Mary Sitman
Daughters of the American Revolution
Former Grand Duchess Takes Veil in Convent
Maria Adelaide of Luxemburg, who abdicated last January, has entered the Carmelite convent of St Theresa in Modena as a novice. Accompanied by her mother, sister, and two friends, she walked to the convent, was greeted by Father Cherubino, and entered after a brief hymn as tears and smiles marked the solemn moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Maria Adelaide
Luxemburg
Crat
Charlotte
Cherubino
Marie Adelaide
Diamond studded pipes attract women smokers in London
In Bond Street shops women are drawn to tiny gold cigarette tubes that split into a case smaller than a thimble and hang on necklaces when not in use. Compact tortoise shell and gold cases hold miniature cigarettes, while small diamond studded pipes emerge as part of the feminine smoking trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bond Street
Lsw
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association Session Planned
The 61st annual convention of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association will be held in Unity Hall Hartford on Monday and Tuesday. Miss Katherine Ludington of Byrne will preside and Miss Mark Bulkley, Hartford County Suffrage secretary, will welcome. Mrs. Grace Thompson Seton of Greenwich will deliver the response. A suffrage dinner is planned at the Hartford Club at 6:46 PM with many Bridgeport former suffrage workers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Unity Hall
Hartford
Katherine Ludington
Byrne
Mark Bulkley
Hartford County Suffrage Association
Grace Thompson Seton
Greenwich
Hartford Club
Bridgeport
Nine Chickens and Two Ducks Stolen in Wakely Street Theft
Nine chickens and two ducks were stolen yesterday from a coop at 119 Wakely Street. The property belonged to John Alves of 34 Ast Main Street, who reported the theft to the detective bureau. Walter Shandley of 682 East Main Street asked police for help claiming threat on his life and was taken to Hillside Home for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakely Street
John Alves
Detective Bureau
Aillst
Walter Shandley
Main Street
Owen J.J. Groark
Tillside Thome
Charitable Ladies In 107th Meeting
Mrs. Frank Staples of Brooklawn avenue will open her home Wednesday for Bridgeport Ladies' Charitable Society's 107th annual meeting. Reports on philanthropic work to date will be read and officers for the new year elected. The society has long aided destitute Indian children at Golden Hill and continued relief after the Club War, maintaining a century plus of quiet work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Staples
Brooklawn Avenue
Bridgeport Ladies’ Charitable Society
Georgy Somers
Staptes
C. Nathaniel Worthes
Wal- Ham Morrison
Frederick A. Strong
Golden Hill
Social notices and club events in Brooklawn area
Personal notes list guests and meetings at Brooklawn Country Club and local clubs. Rev Dr James L Barton attends board events. Mosaic Club hostesses plan meetings. Republican Women organize election day HQs. United Church Women host an all day session with Miss Blakely speaker. Others announce births, weddings, and visits across Park Avenue, Lenox Avenue, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang Sors
William Horace Day
Park Place
James L. Barton
Foreign” Department
the American Board of the Congregational Church
Fones Alumnae Hold Annual Dental Hygienist Session
Dental hygienists trained in this city under Dr Alfred C Fones held their annual reunion Saturday in Bridgeport at the Business and Professional Women’s Club assembly room. Dr Fones recently named professor of Preventive Dentistry at Columbia University replaces the late Dr Henry Steverson. He noted the field now has over 600 graduates from credited schools and that thirteen states have favorable hygienist laws while seven offer college courses. Miss Pauline Green read the repeal of the secretary treasurer. Miss Maud Sullivan was elected president with Miss Every Maher as vice president and Miss Katherine Poland as secretary treasurer. Miss Sullivan is in private practice. Miss Poland assists in public schools. Miss Maher works at Lincoln school. Mrs G Turvey chaired the nominating committee with Miss Ruth Mulpatrick and Miss Anne Burke as members. Miss Lucy Stebbins told a Halloween tale and a musical program featured dental hygienist parodies, with decorations by Miss Helen Blake, Miss Hugo and Miss Agnes Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. Fones
Bridgeport Business and Professional Women's Club
Rose
Fanes
Columbia University
Henry Steverson
Updaker
Fones
Columbia‘ University
Hallowe'en
Pauline Green
Maud Sullivan
Every Maher
Katherine Poland
Sullivan Ja Hygientat
Miss Poland
Maher
Lincoln School
G. . Turvey
Ruth M. Iilpatrick
Anne Burke
Lucy Stebbins
Helen, Blake
Misa Hugo
Agnes Hawley
All Wool Homespun Blanket Shown With Warm Comfort
An advertisement touts an all wool Homespun Blanket from Homestead out west. It highlights sheep raised and wool processed in house, creamy white not snow bright, a gray bordered design with silk bound edges, priced at 25 dollars and praised for warmth and daily comfort.
Famous Barnum Midget Tom Thumb Dies at 71
Count Primo Magri, once known as Tom Thumb and linked to Barnum's famed exhibits, has died in Maidenhead hospital Massachusetts at 71 after a two week illness. Magri, 37 inches tall and 55 pounds, drew wide attention two weeks ago during an auction of miniature Tom Thumb belongings. He planned to spend his final days in Italy, using proceeds for passage money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wAnother
Barnum
Primo Magric
Jihe
Charles Stratton
Bridgeport
Two Worlds
Tom Thumb
Moat Famona
Midelenore
Maass
Count Magri
Italy
Wool and cotton mixed white blankets with striped border
A listing notes white blankets made from wool and cotton mix with a large blend of swell. Each blanket is described as a single bed size measuring 60 by 80 inches with striped borders.
White Blankets with Pink or Blue Borders 66 by 80
Lightweight, well finished white blankets offered in a neat 66 by 80 inch size. Border accents come in pink or blue. Priced at $8.50.
Cal silk mohair edged wool blanket with borders
A description notes a 92 inch wool blanket labeled California with pink or blue borders and heavy silk mohair edging. It catalogues edge quality and size in a concise product description suitable for a classifieds listing.
Blankets with Wool Stack and Mohair Bound Edges
White blankets described as a wool stack on cotton warp with pink or blue border shades. Edges bound in mohair. Dimensions 72 by 84 inches.
Plaid Blankets Describe Soft Weighted Comfort
A plaid blanket with pink blue gray and tan finishes. It has a good weight and a soft finish. Measures 66 by 80 inches and is priced at 6.75 dollars.
Beacon Plaids Heavy Blankets Offer Fast Laundering
Plaid blankets advertised as full size with attractive colorings. Claim they are fast to wash. Note references to location on the third floor.
Unidentified 18 Year Old Victim in Auto Crash
An 18 year old boy killed Saturday night on Fairfield Avenue and State Street remains unidentified at the morgue. He came to Bridgeport with the Barnum circus, but officials could not recognize him due to facial injuries. He was well clothed, suggesting a family of decent means. Police have no missing person matches. Dr. Joseph Miller of White Plains driving the auto involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfeld Avenue
State Street
Joseph Miller
White Plains
Bridgeport
Barnum Circus
Two Arrested For Carrying Liquor In Possession
Two men were arrested yesterday for having liquor with intent to sell without a permit. Liquor Agent Tosaph Coughlin and Policemen Green and Baipin took them into custody, holding each at 150 ronda. Suspects were Peter Kalas of 1280 Pembroke Street and Steve Mulesky of 205 Willard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tosaph Coughlin
Green and
Baipin
Peter Kalas
Pembroke Street
Steve Mulesky
Willard Street
Plan to house police autos at headquarters
Ed ward Wagner was appointed Saturday night as lieutenant after reinstatement to the department. The board of police commissioners voted to house police automobiles at the rear of police headquarters instead of the municipal garage on Madison Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wagner
Board of Police Commissioners
Hou
Madison Oven
Democrats to Hold Noonday Campaign Rallies in Bridgeport
National Democratic Committee speakers conduct noonday rallies at local plants in Bridgeport. J F Elliot of New Jersey addresses the Warner Brothers Corset plant, J P Gray of Jersey City speaks at Bryant Electric, A S Abbey of New York talks to Eastland American Staphophone workers, and William Hart of New Jersey speaks at Harvey Hubbell. A man is charged with carrying an unloaded .22 revolver. Minor Reade, 143 Lexington Avenue, is arrested and released on $100 bond after an on street dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Fretorica
Bridgeport
J. F. Elliot
New Jersey
Warner Brothers Corset Company
J. P. Gray
Jersey City
Bryant Eleotric Company
A.S. Abbey
New York
Eastland
American Staphophone Company
William Hart
Harcvey Hubbell
Reade
Lexington Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Delavan
Nat’s Women’s C
Business Women’s Club
Crawford Laundry
Fairfield Ave
Courtland
Alonzo
Ual SonTay
AO Calomel
Bliss Medical CO
Washington
St. John’s
Gailor
Wrintly Collece
ULL
DR. A. R
State Suffrage Assn
Fairchild Wheeler Isinerys
Thg
Brooklawn Country Club
Georgianna Bish
William J. Geippin
Af Hawley
Roderick C. McNell
Helen Wheeler
Jeremiah Holmes
Mosaic Club
Frederick Hindsley
Charles F. Lindsay
Harding
North Avenue
Tindsay
Elith
Republican Women’s Organization
Wedesday Workers of United Church
Tuncheon
Migs Blakely
Marasay
Turkey
Young Women's Guild of the
Church
Women's Progress Club
Mrs
Edward Wilson
Park Avenue
Wal- Ungford
Mr. Wilson
Nella Wilson
Sophie's Tearpont
Botaford
J. @. Gaylord
Chapman
Boston
M Hibbard
Paris
Hilt
J. H. Brooks
Brian and
Porter Brooks
C. Grawson
D. Gretbaim
3. A. Ewanson
Mary Swanson
B. R. Rudine
Bloom‘eid
William Stallmon
Raymond Sidney Stallmon
St. Vincent's Hospital
William Wyon Phelps
Yale University
United Churen
Susan
Phelps
Sprague Memorial Hall
New Haven
Goshen Street
A. W. Mosher
Book Exchange Club
William Gavin
Lenox Avenue
William Gavin Jr
St. Vingent's Hospital
Mollie Sheridan
Parrott Avenue
Hallowe’en
Mae Brady
Katherine Galvin
Theresa Galvin
Katherine Conway
Rosemary Dollenmayer
May O’brien
Rosanna Brady
Edna Taylor
Thomas Bracken
William Taylor
Thomas Shaviden
W. DeLaney
J. Jackson
Stephen Nagy
O'Brien
Stacy Dollenmayer
George Madden
John Sullivan
Charles Taylor
Oon
Dalm Saleda
Jennings Road
Tairfield
Elizabeth Mildred
Gut
Ella Winn
Wad
Aisette
Bradstreat
Watervility
Newark Cottage
Walnut Leach
Hallowe'en Macquerade
Mitford
Mughes
McDonald and O'Keate
Naugatuck Avenue
Milford
Theodore C. Warford
H. M. Warford
Coldwater
Michigan
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Gertrude A. Close
J. W. Close
Norwalk
Mrs. Warford
City
Dr. Fones
Columbia
Gray
California
Cuticura
Mass
Eldkent
Imag
Marcel
J. C. Bartlett
Conn
Che D
Japan
W.s.quinby Company Cie
Alouraine
Cid
Nan
Ihealth
Horn Ipower
Tam
Elizabeth Fenner
Selageport
Bank
Nestle
Telegram
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