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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1923

Page

13

Lydia Pinkham Plant in a Jamestown Testimonial

A Jamestown reader Mrs Amiis D Davis reports relief from menopausal symptoms using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sana-Hive Wash. She claims the remedies helped nervousness backache lack of ambition and general weakness during the Change of Life and endorses them for similar cases.

Jamestown N.Y E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Amiis D. Davis Second St N. Y Lydia E.finkham

Visiting Nurse Head Addresses at Bridgeport Mothers Club

The Bridgeport Mothers' club met and outlined plans for the annual Daxane event to be held November 23 in the club rooms. Miss Louise Spence of the Visiting Nurse Association spoke on Hemlocks convalescent home for children and praised the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company for rent free use of Hemlocks for five years. Seventy six children were aided in 1923, with two week to nine week stays, and new gifts included uniforms and a donated land section in Nichols plus Lions Club support for a permanent convalescent home.

Bridgeport Mothers’ Club Fivery Building George Lockwood Secor Bernard Wil R. C. Adams Water Company Miss Spence Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Hemlocks Hendocks Visiting Nurse Association Nichols Peter M. Davey Lions Club Wichater ‘Flostosses Mothorg Club

Winter schedule of Hostensen meetings outlined

The memo lists hosts and dates for upcoming winter meetings starting with Mrs. Ty F. Schiwerdtle as yesterday’s hostess. November 11 will be Mrs. Lester Barstrow, December 17 Mrs. Leon Caton, January 20 Mr Clement Wilson, February 18 Mrs. Albert Jones, March 17 Mrs. Samuel Davig, April 23 Miss Nelson Barnard, and May 19 Mrs. Nail Rudiey. Each hostess will be selected. The club’s officers and committees are named including Mrs. Adaimy, Mrs. J. J Sice, and Miss G. Morrill with flower, visiting, publicity, and membership duties.

Hostensen Ty. F. Schiwerdtle Lester Barstrow Leon Caton Clnrenee Wilson Albert Jones Samuel Davig Nalson Barnard Nail Rudiey R. C. Adaimyg J. J Sice Arnard First S Schsverile Atvs G. J. Morrill A. AF. Bradley

Freight rate suspension halts dairy shipment changes

The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the New Haven Railroad's proposed dairy freight rate changes between Connecticut and New York City until February. The plan would modify loading and icing duties, shifting icing costs to owners. protests argued higher, uneconomical charges for transporting dairy between producing points and New York. A formal hearing is set for November 1 at the Merchants Association rooms in New York before Examiner Gadillus.

Sotan Commission New York Interstate Commerce Commission New Haxen Road New York Central Broadway, New Fork

Obituaries Gather Flux of Local Funerals

Obituary notices list multiple services across towns for Martha Glakeman Quarle M Bronson Edward Smith Mary Sturges Arne Engberg and others. Funerals held at churches homes and cemeteries with interment at family convenience dates and times vary by location and denomination.

Anna Mathilde Engberg Arne Mathilda Engberg Peter Hneberg Beteel Raist Cormequont Arvanue

Parachutes Aim to Save Mountaineers in Climbing

The U S Army Air Service has developed a parachute able to operate in a descent of 60 feet, spurring plans to use it for dangerous mountain climbs. Officials claim a line break on a fall over a precipice could be minimized with parachute use, reducing fatalities.

U. S Army Air Service

Ruth St Denis to perform at Bridgeport League show

Ruth St Denis and the Devishawn dancers will headline a League show at Lyric Theatre in Bridgeport on Monday October 2. Mrs Kenneth W McNeil leads publicity for the fundraiser to promote League events in Bridgeport and surrounding cities. The program features classic and interpretive dances including Ishtar and Egypt legends after a European tour return.

Kenneth W. McNeil Lyric Theatres Ruth St. Devils McNeil Bridgeport Stamford New Haven Br Owl America Ruth St. Denis Vresh Taurel Ishtar

Plain Arabella cloth coats with satin lined coats

In brown is a plain Arabella cloth coat with collar and cuffs of the material serving as a model for using personal furs. Slightly flared skirt with rows of stitching mirrors the shirted collar and sleeve details. Sizes 46 54 priced at $65.

Wondrous Plush Fabrics for Costume Blouses Revealed

A description of plush silks highlighted for making costume blouses with a focus on beauty and fabric quality. The text praises the fabrics as ideal for elegant garments and emphasizes visual appeal and suitability for dressy attire.

Gorgeous New Trimmings for Dressmakers and Hats

A catalog note touts ostrich fringe in four colors tangerine jade taupe orchid and coral for edging rosettes and color touches. Matching pompons available in many hues. Also featured are 36 inch wide Metal Cloth in gold silver blue jade rose orchid antique gold and gummetal and Metalline linings in all colors.

Ribbon Gifts allure readers with DIY holiday ideas

Readers explore the new Ribbon Book filled with inexpensive gift ideas and instructions. Garters, bags, girdles, and headbands are among the many charming items showcased, offering a variety of craft projects for Christmas gifting.

Monogram Playing Cards For Sale At One Fifty

We are prepared to take orders for monogram playing cards delivered within a week. The cards are excellent quality with hemstitched edges and a center monogram. Four colors available as distinctive gifts. One dollar fifty per deck. Main floor.

New Belts of Leather for Fashionable Frocks

New belts of leather in 1/4 inch width shown with patent leather suede or dull feather finishes and metal buckles. Available in black brown grey and fant priced from 50 to 75 cents with color combinations ranging from 1.00 to 1.75. Moor

Personal Greeting Cards for Early Orders

Our patrons enjoy a carefully selected range of personal greeting cards with engraved name options. Cards are offered at 5 to 25 cents and fit neatly in gayly lined envelopes. It is well to place your orders early.

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Woman Lydia E. Pinkham Mme. Vera Main ST Xeble Mothers Club Louise Spence G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc Jewecers, Opticians and Stationers Arcade H. Rate Martha EB. Blakeman Martha Glakeman Chia Sureford ‘Congregational Church R. C. Whitehead Putnam Cemetery Charles M. Bronson Quarle M. Bronson St. Augustine’s Live Family Faward Smith Edward Smith Charlie Dennis Stair Street Bir Wiram McDermott Aston Park M. Hichurely Landsend Ceme Lery Hawleyville Mary L. Surges Mary Sturges John C. Sturges Hawley Wilmaet Lakeview Funer Regostar Geo East Washington Rorner Knowlton Arrert St. John's RE. C Churen St. Michael's Cemetery Ieidewater Virginia Carolinas Mes, Kennene W Menuit Drake Armstrong NEUSS Sugcesaar Neuss & Vaughn Zemo Che D.N. Read Co Sveltline Swill Ayor Monogram Main. Moor
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