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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1920

Page

9

Foreign Costume Party Planned at Industrial Center

A large foreign costume party is planned for Thursday evening November 18 at the Industrial Women's Service Center Barnum venue. Attendees will display shawls and costumes from present day to overseas heirlooms. A grand march and motion pictures will be featured with the Vevitae clan Italian Woman's Council Qui Vive club and Spanish English class members participating.

International Institute Industrial Women's Service Centra Barnum Vevitae Clan Italian Woman's Council Qui

Y W C A Council Meets at Industrial Centre

The FT Ga council of religious education holds its monthly supper at the Industrial Women's Service Center tomorrow night. Members of the religious education committee the Inspirational and World Federation councils were invited. Lucy Curtiss chairs the committee and presides. Miss Lonn Sheldon will lead a discussion on the function of the UT. WCA Council of Religious Education, and Mr. Cowles, assistant pastor of the United Church, will address on Young People and Religion.

Ft, W. GA

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Sell As Liver and Bowel Aid

A medical figure Dr Edwards a well known Ohio physician treated many women for liver and bowel ailments. He prescribed Dr Edwards Olive Tablets made of vegetable ingredients with olive oil to detoxify the system. The tablets are said to improve complexion and energy, sold at 15 and 50 cents.

F.m.edwards Dr. Edwards

California Syrup of Tiss Ad Improper Child Health Claim

A damaged ad fragment promotes a California labeled syrup for children claiming relief for stomach liver and bowels with a fruity taste. The copy repeats the brand name and urges asking for California on the package, reflecting period marketing language.

California

Pape's Cold Compound Promise Quick Relief

A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fastest cure for colds. It claims repeated doses every two hours clear nasal blockage, reduce headache and feverishness, stop runny nose, and relieve sneezing. Advertised as inexpensive and easy to use with pleasant taste and no quinine.

Pape Ion Pape Vr Moor

Brooklawn School Thanksgiving Play Impresses Parents

Brooklawn Private School students staged a holiday play organized by John Martin. Former pupils and Sunshine Club members attended as the charming production raised 4 for Day Nursery of the Associated Gnayithis. Puritan maidens in coats included Miss Towise Frances Burton Winifred Marjorie Smith Eunice Naramore and Delis Foster assisted by Carl Foster.

Brooklawn Sunshine Club John Martin Tan's Magazine Eunice Naramore Frances Burton Marjorie Smith Louise Burton Winifred Smith

Marriage Fees in The Hague Vary by Day of Week

Nov 14 The cost of marrying in The Hague depends on the day. Monday is society day with a 60 guilders fee for official ceremonies at the city hall. Saturdays charge five guilders or nothing, depending if couples choose separate or group ceremonies. in group weddings the clerk recites the formula in five minutes while all couples chorus yes and sign.

Hague The Aity Aime Mleim Sien

Hopkins Predicts GOP Defeat in 1924 Prediction

J A H Hopkins executive chairman of the committee of 48 stated the Republican party will face a similar cabal defeat as the Democrats did in the last election. He outlined plans to form a distinct opposition with a constructive economic platform and united leadership to test the nation. He urged a democratically organized party with intelligent administration.

J. A. H. Hopkins Committee of 48

Girl Veteran Dies of Wounds in War Heroine of Plock

Warsaw reports the funeral of Sergeant Sophie Poukopwics 22 a member of Poland’s Women’s battalion known as the heroine of Plock She died from wounds received from a Russian cord and a Cossack whip during the drive on Warsaw American nurses and the Red Cross attended her hospital care She was wounded three times including at Lemberg and Vilna and was among the original members formed to defend Lemberg against Ukraine 600 women like her served in the battalion.

Warsaw Sophie Poukopwics Poland Plock Nahajka Cossuel Pine American Red Cross Sophie Lemberg Ukrainia Agai Vilna Toalay Women's Battalion

Prett y Program Preview by League Members in Gunton Avenue

League members arrange a joining program to raise funds for a new assembly room at Gunton Avenue Florence Witherel Lavey and Mrs Elizabeth Kentoy Aienough lead the event with musical readings and a listed roster of performers and selections including Shubert works and piano numbers.

Py Victoira Vt League Club Gunton Avenue Florence Witherel Lavey Elizabeth Kentoy Aienough Menough Ib Sevias Musiciat Wi Waves Po Mia Senda Anon Shubert Mra Menoueh Pauling Pavlovas Aldriel Dol Verd Tiatland MY Harmar Nichols Miruy Desirt Woodfarde- Findon Baxugrs Woodfarce-Pindén Menough Swee Rity Bottatre Jalvey Memories Penn Meough Joe Mourning Mats Tarey Brown Bear Mana-Zucca Manough Kate Penoyla Windins Taves Son-O'-Mine Zemecnik Mie Dunhan al Che

College club set to open program by Connecticut College leader

Personal notes describe events around a college club opening with speaker Benjamin J. Marshall, president of Connecticut College for Women. Guests, both sexes, attend as Wheeler family visits Saratoga to see daughter Julia Wheeler. Other social happenings include teas at Brooklawn, bowling contests, alumnae meetings, and several anniversaries and arrivals.

Benjamin ‘J. Marshall Connecticut College For Women

Blockade Declared on Russian Black Sea Route

London dispatch reports a blockade of the Russian Black Sea coast declared by military authorities. British destroyers patrol the area to prevent Bolshevik communication with Turkish coast guards and ports, aiming to cut lines of supply and influence.

London Col Atantinople Exchinga Telegraph Company

Fellowship Week Opens at Y W C A

The International World Fellowship of the Young Women's Christian Association hosts a program in the central auditorium yesterday afternoon. Rev Taney Curtiss presided, with Miss Atharine Peeemen organizing and Dr A O Lo from Bhartung China speaking on opportunities of association work to the Orient and the gospel’s role amid China’s new era. A pageant by Miss Marguerite Tuttan and others depicted South America, India, China, and Japan.

International World Fellowship Young Women’s Chaistida Association Central Inido Pinte Yederday Les Taney Curtiss Cantmicten Atharing Peeemen A. O. Lo Bhartung China Union Seminary New York South America India Japan Marguerite Tuttan Mist Gladys Morehorse Winifred Kelly Iss Torolin Amise Sue Sullivan Aillian Kiely Thtaleih Wis remMe Ninssey

Greenfield Hill Wedding Celebrated In City Home

Olive Hull daughter of A Z Tui hose and Harold M Philips son of Mr and Mrs Philips wed at Greenfield with Dr Winchester officiating at the Congregational church. They stood under arches of roses and chrysanthemums as Mildred TH attended as maid of honor. A small reception followed with about eighty friends present.

Tina View Farn Greenfield Wil Mies Olive Hull A. Z Harold M. Philips and Yee CO. E.phillips Greenfield Dase Dr. Winchester Greomfelt Mil Congregational Church Neaple Mildred TH Charles Phillips Jenneth Wildman Wren Sam Lesil Ban Borers Chester Sport TV Sylvia Barmore Robert Rarnuin Hull

Peace Plea Moves Giolitti Amid Balkan Trade Talks

Count Brora foreign minister declares progress in Adriatic settlement as Thiv and Slavan leaders press for peace. Giolitti signals the nations seek to open markets across the Balkans, with Italy aiming to be a key trade bridge while YiaIy exports expand. The Alpine route is described as secure, promising stable access to European markets.

Italy Yialy Balkan States Brora Alps

Crepe de Chines Sale Returns With New Colors

At a recent sale a wider assortment of Crepe de Chines was found lacking, so more fabric was purchased. The Silk Section now features heavier crepes in colors like Coral, Old Rose, Belgian Blue and Navy Blue. The scene evokes Persian palaces while the air is cool Connecticut shore breeze. Sale opens Monday morning.

Persia India Connecticut

Silk Charmeuse and Crepe de Chine On Sale

In Connection two hundred twenty five yards of Silk Charmeuse go on sale same time as Crepe de Chine. A lustrous quality for rich looking frocks through winter. Available in black brown and blue. 40 inches wide. Come early.

Specialist ITs on Jadlew Faces Electric Neade Process

Eyebrows permanently shaped and privacy claimed by a Bridgeport based service. The ad lists a contact at 300 Conn, Nat Baul Building, with a telephone number and street address on Main Street. Details are fragmentary and unclear.

TAS Abits Neaade Bridgeport Coun Conn Nat Baul Main St Gor Wall St

New nostril relief product promises instant breathing aid

An advert promises that applying a small amount of a nasal cream to the nostrils will clear air passages, relieve stuffiness, and end snorting and headaches. The ad claims quick relief from head cold and catarrh, urging readers to buy the product from a druggist.

Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkener Ad

An old time home remedy promises to restore natural dark hair color. Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold for hair lightening or darkening and is advertised as a safe, natural look with gradual results. It claims no one can tell you use a ready to apply liquid from drugstores.

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