Weird Creations Mark Paris Season Opening in Paddock
Paris observers describe the opening of the winter Paris season with extreme fashion eccentricities in the Longchamps Paddock. Among innovations noted are stiff unbuttonable backs, knee length middle panels, fake orchids, and a Cleopatra toque with over a thousand pearls. Mile. Spinali claimed her toque is worth more than a million francs, while Mat Let showcased the largest ostrich feather yet seen in France. Minister Dior called for a fashion ministry to protect export trade, opposing government fashion controls.
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Paris
Longchamps
Franti Igarius
Cecile Sorel
Mile
Spinally
Rane
Mat
France
Mlle
Lou
Harry Pilcer
Acacias
Dance Palace
Alhambra
Harv
Dior
Jean Patouto
Universal Service
Wildany Corey
Biarritz
He Praises New York as World Metropolis in Rush and Motion
He describes New York with a rush and roar, brilliancy, and a sense of motion and power unmatched elsewhere, declaring that surely some day it will be the metropolis of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkmans
Emersons
Lowells
The
Longfellows
New England
Old England
Chi town noise clashes with lakefront charm
He describes Chicago as the noisiest city he has known, with rumbling pavements, whistle trains, hooting taxis, grinding brakes, and screaming wheels. Yet he praises the vast lake, the parks, and the people as among the kindest and best he has met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Toledo praise and World tour reflections from Sir Arthur
The narrative praises Toledo as rich in psychic resources and lauds Washington architecture as superlative. It notes Toronto’s solid Canadian character and describes Canadians as wonderful, strong, unbending, obstinate friends and dangerous enemies. The piece covers opinions on Congressmen brains, Henry Ford, and J. P. Morgan encountered on his famous tour.
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Toledo
Arthur
Washington
Toronto
Henry Ford
J. P. Morgan
Grocers urged to advertise in four local papers
Charles W. Meyers advertising manager for Morris Packing speaks at Bridgeport, urging grocers to use newspapers for ads. He notes newspapers reflect community spirit and serve as a business barometer, predicting firmer business and higher prosperity through mutual understanding. Meyers plans talks before Connecticut retail groups after leaving Bridgeport.
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Charles W. Meyers
The
Morris Packing Company
Bridgeport Grocers
Meyers
F. L. Atwater
Morris & Company
Merery
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Attendants Named for Havens Morehouse Wedding
Miss Elizabeth Moore Havens of Clinton Avenue will wed Howard Livingstone Morehouse on October 20. Matron of honor is Brad ford Warner. maid of honor Harriet Windsor. bridesmaids include Bryanna Bowen Catherine Cabb Mary Macaulay Lorraine Armstrong and Emmy Lou Havens. Ushers Sherman Windsor Henry Stodara Dever C Warner Horace Merwin Norman Gaynor Jonathan Grout Walter Worth. Stamford hostesses plan bridge teas.
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Elizabeth Moore Havens
Elmer H. Havens
Clinton Avenue
Howard Livingstone Morehore
Philo Clark Calhoun
Missy Lorraine Armstrong
Emmy Lou Havens
B. M. Morehouse
New York
Sherman Windsor
Stamford
Henry Stoddara
Dever C. Warner
Horace Merwin
Norman Gaynor
Jonathan Grout
Walter Worth
George Windsor
Miss Havens
Mary Pickford in Chicago Feared to Have Pneumonia
Mary Pickford, staying with husband Douglas Fairbanks at the Blackstone hotel, is gravely ill with a high fever and doctors fear pneumonia. She has been indisposed for two to three days and is confined to bed pending diagnosis. A Chicago man crafted a phonograph from a cider hare at $11.75.
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Chicago
Mary Pickford
Blackstone Hotel
Douglas Fairbanks
Old King Winter S Sent North By Warm Weather
Old King Winter was driven back to the North for a few days as summer returned briefly. Bridgeport enjoyed a warm Sunday with a high around 63 to 66 degrees and sun mixed with clouds. The barometer stood at 29.94 as southwesterly winds continued and people took to highways and parks to enjoy the sunshine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Jack Brogt
Bridgeport
Man Refused Altered Bill at Smiths Store
A man offered a mutilated one dollar bill raised to ten dollars as payment at Smiths CIFAR store 34 State Street. The clerk detected the damage and refused the bill, and the man left. The report notes winter hazards and compares them to Santa Fe area conditions.
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Ngaine
Smith
Cifar
State Street
Ladies Night Program At YM and YWHA
YM and YWHA announce a Ladies Night program with speakers and performances. Miss Adelaide Ziegler plays piano, addresses by Miss Mary Dunbar and Mrs Lewig Salada, other speakers include Miss Dorothy Katz and Miss Marion Scharr. The event features piano pieces, recitations, and organizational addresses.
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Hebrew Association
Adalaide
Ziegler
Mary Dunbar
Lewig
R- Salada
Temple Sisterhood
Dorothy Katz
Frances Captimies
Council of Jewish Wome
Marion Scharr
WW. H. A. of
New England
Adetal Ziegler
HH. Lewis
United! Lwebrew Charities
Esther Donshue
Lape Bieta
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Weird Creations
Uc al AD A
United States
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Boston
Bridgeport Telegram
Morris & Co
Charles W. Myers
Morehouse Havens Wedding
Mary Pickford III
Bridgeport Automotive Assn, Inc
Armory
Saa D
Gongress
D. M. Read CO
Jacob Dreyfus & Sons
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