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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
13
A terse note describes dirt on hands causing weariness and reluctance to continue. It mentions VanCo and a resulting effect on the subject's actions. The fragment hints at a cautionary tone about handling substances or gear leading to fatigue. Further specifics are not provided in readable text.
A testimonial from Mrs. Wa. Johnson of Park Rapids Minnesota praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health during pregnancy and childbirth. She notes her sisters use it and speak of the medicine as a great help, claiming it brings health and happiness to childless homes.
The Columbus hospital on Washington avenue will host a charity bazaar and ball at the State Armory on Main street Saturday afternoon and evening to raise funds for patient care. Red white and blue decor will adorn the hall, merchants will exhibit wares, and dancing will cap the event with invited officials including Mayor David Fitzgerald and Mayor Fred Atwater.
A schoolhouse diary notes children setting up a pigeon pen and releasing the birds after an afternoon’s games. The writer also sketches Fair Acres in Fairfield with new homes planned, talk of a cabin weekend, and bids on local services. Harold, Jean, and Pierre figure in youthful tales alongside a Vacation Club savings plan and beauty routines in Bridgeport.
A committee led by C F Brooker H Burns Clifford A Pond and F Scully will outline courses for a new trade school set to open in October. Proposed offerings include machinist draftsman carpenter and plumber. Also reported are a wedding shower for Miss Mac Upton and other local notices including staff returns at American Brass and a vacation end for Miss Elizabeth Schmitt.
An old remedy touts dissolving blackheads with two ounces of calorite powder mixed with hot water applied via a wet cloth. after rubbing over the affected skin and washing, the article claims blackheads will disappear as pores clean and return to normal.
At the Indust Service Center on Barnum avenue a luncheon honored four new YWGA secretaries. Miss Mary E. Dunbar introduced the guests and the four new appointees were Mary J. Dunbar Gladys Beebe Vera Rogers and Katherine Knox Miles Rogers noted for past leadership and camp work with strong academic credentials.
The Bridgeport Telegram notes a shift toward long slip fashion replacing petticoats, with undergarments like camisoles in flesh, white, or peach nylon paired with navy blue or black silk bloomers. Transfer Pattern No. 6221 offered by mail for $2, sizing 16 to 44 inches bust, stamps or coins accepted.
A surprise shower honored Miss Florence Cope of 42 Lenox Avenue Devon at the home of Mrs G Peet of 4 Maple Avenue Walnut Beach. The rooms were decorated in red and white with fall flowers. Guests enjoyed piano and vocal selections and humorous toasts predicting her marriage to W Scott of Bridgeport on October.
Miss Cian Mickelson hosted a miscelleanous shower for Miss Blafe Jansen of Fairfield with pink and blue decor and light refreshments. Several guests attended including Mag E Fitzgerald, Miss A Lee, Miss E Devitt, Miss G Dunn, Miss FR Monroe, Miss Esther Moore, and Miss M Mulligan, among others, while a mock marriage was staged by Miss Anna Mulligan and Miss Esthar Moore. The note adds a remark on Greece’s currants as a favored crop and mentions early American printing in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Metal Cloths in gold and silver with blue and rosé designs listed at 3.00 a yard. Gold Metal Laces and Edges in all widths. A Cloth of Gold and Silver in two tones with brown, sand, rose, and orchid. Gold Brocades with palm leaves and Oriental effects. Center aisie on floor Wool Stockings for children and women in brown Heather, from 0.85 to 1.50. English Rib Lisle stockings in black white brown pongée, all sizes 0.50. Malo floor.
The notice invites visitors who come to buy or browse to a shop. It promises daily arrivals with new styles to study and admire and highlights courteous treatment as a constant. It positions the store as welcoming to both shoppers and passersby.
An interior note describes warmth with gray and dark mixture tones on the buildings second floor space. It emphasizes how color balance and material choices create a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere for the area.
A double box finished in gold with a mirror in each lid. One side holds powder in Rachel and natural shades, the other rouge in medium. Includes its own puff. A delightful and handy toilet accessory from the Main Fleet toilet section.
Necklaces of imitation jade mounted on French metal priced at 3.50 dollars with fringe drop. Imitation white ivory necklaces with plaque pendant 5.95 dollars. Drop earrings of real ivory mounted with solid gold priced at 9.00 dollars per pair. Main floor display.
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