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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
11
The writer recalls last night at a cabin and the rural delivery. locusts replace songbirds as school planning accelerates for September. Adelaide’s wedding, purchases from Jess Shop, and home-finishing fashions dominate as families adjust to the new year.
An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Synthetes Remedy as a 40 year proven diabetic aid. A testimonial from Jules Friquet of Los Angeles credits weight loss from 235 to 132 pounds after using the product, claiming dramatic overall health improvement. The ad urges readers to buy via leading druggists and to request a sample for ten cents.
A string of social notes from Fairfield and surrounding areas lists entertaining at homes, engagements, weddings, and visits. Mrs. Wradyard Warner hosts a dinner party at Acwtemng Tea Room before a dance with Miss Juli and Miss Gligzebeth, while many guests from Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Iowa are mentioned. Other items note marriages, yacht trips, naturalization events, travels to Cape Cod, and upcoming meetings of local veteran and relief organizations.
Bridgeport announces exhibits for the Charter Oak Fair in Charter Oak Park this week. Cooperating with the Justice Department, coordinates from Mrs Ivank T. Riley and Bridgeport Business and Professional Women aim to showcase remodelled garments, preserves, and a large state fair display with prizes for best entries.
A farewell party was given last night at the summer home of Mrs Morris to honor Kravitz returning to Ohio Northern University where he is a ninth year student in the law department. Attendees included Leo Wravita of Main street, Mrs Kantor of New Woes, and Milton Stein who performed songs. Solomon Kane entertained with a charm and verses, while Lelian Kravitz and others provided additional entertainment in a festive, decoratively arranged setting.
The Ladies Aid society of the German Reformed church will meet in the chapel at 2:00 Thursday afternoon. Present are Mrs. Mammon, Mrs. Adolph Béuneah, Mrs. Edward Kinarernet, and Mrs. Peter Levering. The rest of the text lists wedding notices, travels, and club activities in a local newspaper style.
An old advertisement extols a dyspepsia tablet brand claiming relief from heartburn and indigestion. It promotes regular use to ease stomach distress and lists forbidding foods while suggesting the product fortifies against acid sour stomach and dyspepsia.
Black cotton lisle stockings offered at three pairs for 1 dollar with all sizes available. Romper cloth sold in plain colors neat stripes and checks, 82 inches wide.
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