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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
9
An advertisement promotes Evans' Triple Phosphates as a novel remedy to increase weight and flesh. It promises rapid results within days, improved energy, nerves, ambition, and facial color, urging daily use with meals and a one month weigh‑in, with drugstores offering the product.
Details have been arranged for the first open house at the Catholic Community House on Barnum Avenue corner of Pembroke Street next Sunday. Mrs. Simon Crehan chairs the committees for this event with a musical program directed by Mrs. Molly Daley Ogren and refreshments provided.
Miss Beatrice Clark returns to Miss Baird's school after visiting home. Orange couple Professor C. A. Kallgren and Mrs. Kallgren announce the birth of Carl Albert Jr at Bridgeport Hospital on August 30. They plan to move to Hamilton N Y where he teaches at Colgate. Mrs. Kallgren formerly Marguerite Carlson of this city. Katherine Mullens leaves North Main Street to resume studies at Trinity College Washington DC.
A farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Elander in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Standem who depart tomorrow for Atlanta. Standem, a Bridgeport Coach Lase company branch manager, and Miss Mable Elander were wed September 17 at Black Rock chapel. The couple, with family and friends, will celebrate a brief reception before leaving for Niagara Falls and New York City.
Y W C A members plan a full day and evening swim at Black Rock pool with private classes and open dips. Tickets are sold at 389 Gilberts Street near Golden Hill. the annual meet and reports will be reviewed at the meeting.
H L Case of Canandaigua says insects swarmed into his Rochester warehouse through a window and drained honey from his combs. He indicates two tons of honey lost and four cushela of dead bees were found. The value of the honey is reported at 1009 dollars and was uninsured.
An advertisement touts organic iron as a remedy to revive tired nerves and boost blood health. It claims Nuxated Iron strengthens red blood and energy without harming teeth or stomach, urging consumers to insist on genuine organic iron on tablets sold by druggists.
New York Sept 28 Plans for a permanent association of officials from seven eastern states to seek uniformity in motor vehicle laws were announced. The group includes officials from New York Connecticut Rhode Island Maryland Pennsylvania Massachusetts and New Jersey who met to propose improvements to current regulations.
Ansonia Conn Sept 28 local police raided a saloon seizing about 60 gallons of grain alcohol. Nick Rattie of Ansonia was fined 139 dollars plus costs this morning.
Federation of Industrial clubs and Industrial service members will hold a weekend gathering at Silver Sands beach with cottages secured. The program includes swimming boating baseball games and campfires as the annual far meeting of the Service Center with plans for winter activities. Miss Margaret Alton of the National Board of the W. CG. A. will address the girls Sunday morning.
Following his plea of guilty on the charge of violation of the prohibition law, a raid caused considerable excitement. It was the largest such operation here in some time.
The letter describes the twins starting school and a visit to Balth's to hear about Misa M. Cotten Gros and Claude's private Saal et Broailawn. It recalls a year old schoolhouse, family chatter about Bermuda, Fair Acres real estate, and plans for dinner at the Housatonic Lodge. The writer mentions Madame Vera and a dining room dinner, ending with affectionate sign off.
The ad fragment notes a directive to read for gift items and mentions a price point of 25 cents. It shows a small promotional tease likely from a department or store page. No additional names or locations are readable.
An ad describes a Warner Brassiere Special including an elastic diaphragm belt sewn inside to control fullness at the top of a corset. The belt keeps the corset flush to the figure and fastens in back with pink brocade material. Various models suit all figures from school girl to full-figured women.
A display of cretonnes in bird and flower motifs attracts attention for home decor ideas. The assortment includes light and dark fields with bold and subdued patterns, Geneva Cloths with trellis and floral motifs, Mercerized Repps for couch covers, black printed cloths by artists, and chintzes with small posy designs. First floor.
Bedspreads of unbleached muslin stamped for embroidery measure 81 by 90 inches priced 3.75 with bolsters at 1.50 and fringe 35 cents a yard. Pillow cases, appliqué work included, pair prices 1.50 and 2.00. Main floor offers chiffons and fancy cloths in many colors plus metallics. Belrobe pattern guide helps layout to save material and ensure easy joins.
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