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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1921
Page
13
New York fashion piece notes a gown echoing 1880s style with removable astrakan gauntlets and shoulder cape. Jenny presents Mary Walls model with crepe gown, silver links, astrakan trim, and ornate cape, which hides a simple elegant dress when detached. The ensemble evokes Parisian chic and changing accessory emphasis.
A string of social events fills the week with marriages in Norwalk and Boston and meetings of clubs. Miss Benton weds Fredrick Ry Slagle at Beechment Avenue, Faith Wilson weds Edward Keefe in Pequonnock Street, and other unions noted along with Social Service and Euite club gatherings and a missionary society meeting.
A vintage sewing pattern notice describes a gingham frock for girls ages 6 to 14 with a welted waist and sash. The ad requests 218 yards of 32 inch material with 1 4 inch contrasting trim and offers pattern delivery for 15 cents by first class mail. Readers are urged to phone Barnum if patterns do not arrive within five days.
Washington senator George P. McLean defends a tax bill removing the excess profits tax in 1922 and reducing the surtax to cut unemployment. He attacks Democratic opposition for trying to weaken Republicans and argues non tax securities do not help the wealthy dodge taxes.
A local page listings include a charity sale to raise funds for a Russian Banner Service, a church food sale and tea event hosted by Mrs. C. H. Beers and neighbors, and celebrations of Mrs. Joseph Laktock and Mrs. Delightful party at Mrs. Blackman’s home for Master Donald Miller’s seventh birthday. Residents report guests visiting in Washington, Newark and New York, with social updates and informal greetings among neighbors.
City Typho thetae members heard speeches at a Seaside dinner about benefits of membership. Executives E. E. Nelson and W. Z. Phillips discussed trade growth with District Secretary W. V. McKay. Speakers cited Typothetae work uplifting the printing industry and outlined winter activity plans. Attendees included representatives from Bridgeport, Stamford, Boston districts, and various printing firms.
Costello addresses Democrats at Eleventh Ward Dem club in Lybai street rooms tonight before about 40 members. He pledges lower taxes and unemployment relief, especially for officemen, and urges support for the Town committee and ticket at the City convention tonight. Veterans group figures attended. Whitliams and Leon were noted figures.
Mrs Vens of Providence reports ten years of stomach trouble with pain heatiness and sleepless nights. She credits Taniae with restoring her health and energy, saying she can work again and feels radiant. The product is sold in Bridgeport by Hindle Drug Stores and in Southport by Lite B. Switzer.
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