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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
13
Woman's Page note asks for contributions with sender signature and address. Items may be telephoned to Barnum 6100.
The Fidelity Sewing Circle will hold a meeting at 315 Ferry Boulevard Stratford at 3 o clock with focus on Red Cross work. Also notes recovery of a Navy man from Spanish influenza and several local club activities and visits.
Laurine Poli War Brice of Thomas F Nolan and Sylvester Peli of New Haven announce the marriage of their daughter Aurine Poli to Thomas Y Nolan son of Mrs Katherine Nolan. The ceremony was simple due to war conditions as Nolan reports for government service in Washington. Reverend John D Coyton officiated at St John’s Church. The couple left for Washington to stay during the war period.
In St Charles R C church at 81 Gilock Monday morning Miss Ethel A Slattery became the bride of Robert V Nevins son of Mr and Mrs Edward I Nevins of 148 Burroughs street The bride wore a white georgette gown with pink georgette frock and carried a bouquet of bridal roses The ceremony was followed by a reception for immediate families at the grooms parents home The couple left on an early train for a honeymoon kept secret Mr Slattery is in government service at Eddystone Pa and they will reside there briefly Also Ferris Saunders wedding occurred at Rev George M Brown residence West Norwalk with Private William Ferris of Company K Camp Tipton officiating They left for Norwalk after the ceremony and Ferris returned to duty The wedding party included E J Miner Howard Smith H Knapp John Wargo and Beatrice Warton Private Ferris formerly lived at 1696 Alain street
An advertisement extols using Canthros shampoo to wash hair, dissolving a teaspoonful in water to make a full cup of liquid shampoo. It claims careful washing prevents hair troubles and enhances natural shine and fullness, highlighting ease and affordability at druggists.
Fashion note describes a black velvet costume in one piece with a pearl gray satin collar on the overdress and a left side closure. It includes a two piece underskirt attached to a lining underbody, satin cuffed sleeves, and Mediash size guidance of 3 1 3 yards satin and 2 yards cord.
A Bridgeport editorial criticizes husbands who hinder wives from participating in war work. The piece argues that some men force domestic duties, preventing women from aiding Uncle Sam. It asserts such excuses are selfish and threaten home harmony during wartime.
A reader recalls a trip to American Hardware Stores with live foxes used in a window display and a tour of new kitchen goods. The note highlights aluminum percolators, casseroles, chafing dishes, and sewing cabinets from Chamberlin and Shropshire plus Webster’s Collegiate dictionary options. It ends with musings on shoe color trends under new regulations.
Edgar While Burritt of Columbia University will teach two courses at Bridgeport High School this year. A two hour literature course for degree credit and a war history course with emphasis on Europe will meet Friday afternoons and evenings. First meeting occurred last Monday with many registrants. The Board of Education approves local credits for both courses on teachers’ schedules.
The Rt. Rev. Charles Gore and Rev. Frederick Lynch will speak at a noonday Cham ber of Commerce luncheon and later attend a War bureau mass meeting, as guests of Judge Morris Beardsley at his Park Place home during their visit. The note also urges wool donations for socks and affordable waterproof garments for wartime needs.
The note suggests washing spinach thoroughly in multiple passes to remove grit and mentions a quirky bottle stopper removal tip with oil. It also praises the use of valuable vissevols for making delicious nourishing dishes, though the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
A report notes dwindling Oriental rug production due to ongoing conflicts in northern Persia and Transcaucasia. After the war, limited imports may resume, with a New York warehouse offering Moosals Sarabands Kazaks and Herati rugs in rich colorings and traditional patterns.
An advertisement offers Kazak and Herati rugs priced from $50. The Herati pattern is described as very old with a rosette between palmettes and the city referenced as a hundred gates. Please come and see them.
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