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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1920

Page

9

Mrs Delavan to Deliver Address at Chamber Luncheon

Mrs Sophia Delavan honorary President of the Women's National Chamber of Commerce will speak at the luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Atratteid building noon today The program continues at 8:00 p m with Miss Nose Kiehl chairing the Tree framp committee The event highlights her national influence and the club anticipates strong interest in luncheon reservations A food sale is planned under Miss Anne Dunn and a committee plans parade festivities with Nan Neonan as chairman and club members receiving congratulations

Sophia Delavan Women's National Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Crofessional Women's Clabont Na Ctin Toama Liberty Building O'Elogh Nose Kiehl Tree Framp Delavan Iler Tntlaate Mraetean Wathin Misa Anne Dunn City Uatl Green Mias Nan Neonan

Ely's Cream Balm for Cold Relief Ad

An advertisement promises quick relief from head colds and catarrh. It claims to clear nasal passages, restore easy breathing, and relieve dullness and nighttime wheezing by applying a small amount of the fragrant cream inside the nostrils.

Ely

Fiery Itching Skin Soothed By Sulphur Mentho-sulphur

An advertisement touts Mentho-sulphur cream as quick relief for irritated or broken skin with rash. It claims sulfur destroys parasites causing burning and disfigurement, noting rapid improvement after two or three applications and availability at any good drug store.

Lyeck

Suffrage Pioneer Stages Mock Election at Town Hall

Suffrage pioneer Miss Tistings Ane guides Stratford town hall mock election from 3 to 4 in Stratford. Democratic and other voters receive corrected ballots under strict instructions while a fake voting process tests proper procedure and safeguards for a first election day.

Stratford USA Eddy Burt

State Meeting at St John s Nov 10

Elaborate plans have been laid for the fortieth annual meeting of the Vestry of the Connecticut diocese to be held in Mt. Vernon Church. The Rev Thomas Caller will speak in the afternoon session along with others. The bishop and the presiding officer will attend and a communion will be celebrated.

Connecticut Mt. Fois Wearsilay Thomas Caller Natonal Connell Rls Muestonaury Bes Harsey Walefers Porte Tivo Iso Chauncey Arewster Connecieut Alter Ee Campion Acheson Qowelnek Mrs. Acheson Canmacticnt Auxtibries Thomas Long Wile Teresa Board Yue Wemen Courmuntearts Woleeopal

Erinity College Gires Vote at Nation Mobilization

Fragmented OCR notes describe Trinity College women facing voting restrictions and divisions over participation in a convention and elections. It mentions women seeking suffrage, abstentions, and varied regional departures for political activity, with references to New York and other states. The text is garbled but centers on women's voting rights and political mobilization.

Trinity College Chicago New York Tennsylvania New Jersey Maassachusette Connesticnut Maryland May

Indispensable Internal Baths Promised by Newart Institute

Fragmented notice describes an advertisement for a health treatment at the Weiler institute in Newart LOA. The text touts internal baths and medical tone, mentioning a Pereeb and Chas A barrell. It hints at druggist involvement and claimed at no cost via a Willie Te Yrrel’s Hvattonle institute, with references to SPO MN and a large promotional tag.

Institutie Newart Ain Cho Weiler Finn Teday Tates Willie Te

127th Annual Meeting of the D A R in New London

The 2ith state meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at the Second Congregational church New London corner Tramptena Ald Broad streets on November 4. Morning session opens promptly at 10 with president general and officers. luncheon at the M. M. Mehlean hotel and Crocker house. Afternoon session at 3 with official programs, reception at the church house, and afternoon tea served by Garrett Shaw chapter. Attendance encouraged, procession forms at Works AS AL church, badge entry, ribbons worn.

Connections Daughters Tie Ho Sre Congregationa Ehaven London Tramptena Ald Broad Mehlean Hotel Crocker House Second Congregational Church Garretta Shaw Hoatess Wesworth Marelee Bo Sherman New London Wiese Chureh Houdu Girbhe Ming

Former Grand Duchess Takes Veil in Convent

The former Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide of Luxembourg, who abdicated last January, entered the Carmelite convent in Modena. Accompanied by her mother and friends, she wore blue with a black veil, was greeted by Father Cherubino, and began life as a nun after a small ceremony and hymn.

London Marcie Adelnidy Luxemburg Charlotte Histor Father Cherubino

Diamond Studded Pipes Attract Women Smokers In London

London readers report new fashion in female smoking with diamond studded pipes and novelty tubes. Wealthy buyers purchase elaborate pieces such as coral shells, pilocigrette cages, and walnut stems while shops display a growing list of feminine smoking novelties.

London Collaparbie Cianrette Malthy Feminsha Pilacigrette Womat Amadcur

State Suffrage Assn to Hold Session in Unity Hartford

The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association will convene at Unity in Hartford next Monday. Miss Katherine Ledinghan will preside and Miss Marl Praskiey will deliver the welcome. Mrs Grace Thompson Acton will speak and a suffrage district meeting at the Hartford Club is planned in the evening. Bridgeport women workers are invited to attend.

Connecticut Clattan Tia Habrit Unity Tinh Hartford Katherine Ledinghan Gyn Marl Praskiey Trrtford County Ely Grace Thompson Acton Croenwilch Sill Ceapanne Hartfort Club Bridgeport Foarte Teage Workera

Nine chickens and two ducks stolen in city theft

Julio Alves reported the theft of nine chickens and two ducks from his property on Mast Main Street. Police note Walter Shandy 32 Main Street assisted, while Dr Gwendd Chomic at Ullside Hospital treated injuries.

Julio Alves al Walter Shandy Gwendd Chomic Ullside

Charitable Ladies in 107th Meeting

Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society holds its 107th annual session with Mrs Pink Staples opening the meeting. Officers elected include Mrs Staples vice president Mrs Nathaniel Worthey recording secretary and Mrs Wife Ham Morridon corresponding secretary. The society aids destitute Indian children and has roots back to post Civil War times. Dental hygienists trained in Bridgeport under Dr Alfred Panes Wald and Professor Dr Fones were featured at the Alumnae annual reunion with remarks by Dr Henry Stevenson. Miss Rose House presided, with reports by secretary and treasurer Pauline Green and Maud Sullivan elected president. Evelyn Maher and Katherine Poland named officers. The program included a Halloween themed banquet and dental hygiene demonstrations.

Pink Staples Hreoldaiwn Arvertte Wl Bridgeport Alps Guengu Somers Mra. Staples Nathaniel Worthey Ham Morridon Mrederiel A. Strong Gelder Alfred Panes Rose Ji Flouse Fonea Prevantlya den~ Usury Ab Collumna University Llenry Stevenson le. Manes Oseluols Hive Pones Columbia University J. Ko Turney Ruth M. Kilpatrick Anna Burke Juey Uoren Buke Linge Agnes Lawley Amusau

Notable Social Notes From Brooklawn Club and Town

Recurring social items describe Ree Dr. Times Ta Ware ton hosting guests, the Brooklawn Country Club plan for Bowling Duncheon, and various meetings at United church and Women’s clubs. Members and guests include Mrs. Doromialy Tolmes, Miss Georgianna Jishop, Mrs. William J. Chippin, and many others. events span lectures, study papers, and upcoming referencing local civic and church activities. Noted births and arrivals, guests at Sophie's farm, and several community announcements are included in a broad roster of local social life.

Famous Barnum Midget Tom Thumb Dies at 77

Count Prime Magri known as Tom Thumb and husband of Charles Stratton’s widow, died in Middleboro Massachusetts after a two week illness. The famed 77 year old, seven inches tall, drew world attention two weeks ago when he auctioned miniature figures and jewels from the Tom Thumb estate.

Barnum Prime Magri Charles Stratton Gridgeport Two Worlds Tom Thumb Mont Famoun Harmin Tain Hogplint Middlevars Ton Thumb Tom Phimita

Unidentified Boy Auto Victim in Street Collision

An unidentified young boy, reportedly connected to the Barnum circus, was struck by a car driven by Dr. Joseph Miller of White Plains New York on Palmers Avenue and State Street. The body, found Saturday night, remained unclaimed by early today and could not be identified due to facial injuries despite being well clothed.

Paimers Avenue State Street Joseph Miler White Plains Tridgewort Barnum Circus Offerals Elgentirisl

Two Arrested for Carrying Liquor

Two men were arrested yesterday for possessing liquor without a government permit. Peter Kalek of 1280 Pembrake Street and Suse Maleaky of 266 Willard Street were taken into custody by Taner Agent Josaph Cnagmin and Pelicemen Cram and Hulpin, held in....

Bauer Taner Josaph Cnagmin Ind Cram Hulpin Ihd Honda Paeh Hey Peter Kalek Pembrake Street Suse Maleaky Willard Street

Plan to house police autos at headquarters

At a city meeting of the board of police commissioners Lieutenant Mile ward Wagner resigned from the department. The board discussed moving police automobiles from the municipal garage to a central police headquarters as the preferred location.

Mileward Wagner Board of Pales Comminshiners

Democrats to Hold Noonday Meeting Today in Ellmay

Democratic speakers from New Jersey and New York address attendees at noon at the Warner Graphophone plant. Included are Milot, blunt, Grey, and Abley, promoting party work amid a labor event. A Revolver incident on the street led to Minor Herte’s arrest and $100 bond.

Democratic Sampium Ellmay Hide di. Milot New Jersey Blunt Warner Heathers Onset Ah Py Grey Jory New York Warner Craphophons Company Willian Hurt

All-Wool Homespun Blanket Promises Warmth and Comfort

A nostalgic ad describes all wool Homespun Blankets from Homestead out west. It highlights wool origin from sheep to yarn, creamy not snowy white color, gray borders and checkered patterns, silk bound edges, and a cozy, durable look ideal for daily use and warmth.

White Wool and Cotton Mixed Bed Blanket with Striped Border

Mixed wool and cotton blanket features a striped border and a single bed size of roughly 60 by 80 inches. Priced at $12.50.

Ad on Good Weight Finishes with Colored Borders

The item describes a well finished weight with pink or blue bordering and a price of eight dollars fifty cents for a size around eighty units. The note emphasizes quality finish and color options for selection.

California Wool Bordered Silk Bound Blanket Sale

Wool blanket described with pink or blue borders and heavy silk edging. Size 2 by 84 inches, priced at $25.00.

Woolen textile description with color and size details

White blanket with wool fiber adhered to cotton warp. Bore dens in pink or blue shades, woven with mohair accents. Measures 72 by 84 inches.

Plaid Blanket blends pink blue gray and tan

A good weighted plaid blanket in pink, blue, gray and tan. Measures 66 by 80 inches and is priced at $6.75.

Beacon Plaids Heavy Blankets in Fut Size

Beacon offers heavy blankets in a future size with very attractive colorings and guaranteed fast laundering. The ad promises strong colors and quick cleaning, framing the product as durable and easy to care for.

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