Local Notices of Residents Travel and Socials
Miss Judith Farrell returns to Kentucky after visiting Park Place hosts. Several residents travel to New Jersey Cape Cod and Vermont for visits and leisure. A dancing party at Pergola and a tea room outing are planned with a string orchestra. Community groups plan picnics at Seaside Park and Twin Lakes with various hosts and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Farrell
Kentucky
I. de Ver Warner
Park Place
Harry Lewis
Jeanette
Fairfield Avenue
Pergola Tea Room
Roy.p. Mills
Stratford
White Mountains
St. Vincent's Community House
Fairfield Beach
Seaside Park
Elizabeth Daley
Mary Docherty
James Hickey
Black Rock Avenue
Perry Southy
Fairfield
Dancers Make Good Aviators See Rhythm In Flying
Aeromarine chief pilot C J Zimmermann compares dancing to learning to fly noting rhythm and horsemanship are key. He explains pilot training from rudder to elevator, the six hour solo test, climbing to 6000 feet then precise landings, and that air feet beats stunts for capable pilots. Also mentions Mrs Harold Fish winning a golf prize at Batogue Country Club and Times Want Ad notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Zimmermann
Aeromarine
U. S. Army
Zimmersnann
Zimmermann
Sas
Aeromarine Cruiser
Harold Fish
Stratford
Lawn fete for St Luke's Guild at Mrs Paddock’s yard
The Ladies' Guild of St. Luke's church plans a lawn fete today at 5 on Mrs Garry Paddock's grounds at Newfield avenue and Adams street. Supper, attractions, and items such as aprons and candies will be sold. A fortune teller and dancing entertain guests. Proceeds aid the church's new building at Connecticut and Wilmot avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
St. Luke's Church
Garry Paddock
Newfield Avenue
Adams Street
A. B. Felix
William Lord
Wilmot Avenues
Well Known Couple United in Marriage
Miss Lillian Krist of West avenue married Dr. Benjamin Finklestone of Lafayette street at Park Avenue temple this morning at 9 with Rabbi Samuel Abrams officiating. The couple left for a Canada motor trip and will reside at 911 Lafayette after their return. Krist, formerly with Rockwell & Co. as a credit manager, was feted with showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Krist
West Avenue
Benjamin Finklestone
Lafayette Street
Park Avenue Temple
Samuel Abrams
Miss Krist
Krist
Rockwell & Co
Ostrich Fans For Ultra Smart This Season
The season predicts a vogue for ostrich feather fans with large spread and curled plumes. French lace and Chantilly lace fans rise in popularity for summer and bridal use, yet ostrich fans remain the popular affordable choice despite expensive real lace versions.
War Romance Ends in Quiet English Wedding at St Luke's
Miss Nellie Bereford of Lancashire marries Arthur Holden of Lordship Road after meeting during the war. Rev Herbert Jepson conducts at St Luke's church with Mrs Edward Dennis at the organ. The couple plan a honeymoon and will reside on Lordship Road after returning from England. Holden works at the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Church
Nellie Bereford
Lancashire
England
Arthur Holden
Lordship Road
Herbert Jepson
Edward Dennis
Ralph Holden
Mae
Mr. Holden
Lake Torpedo Beat Co
Price levels rise sharply amid wartime cost of living
London reports from the Labor Gazette show the average retail price level on July 1 up 152 percent from July 1914, including food and clothing. Food prices alone rose 158 percent. June wage changes increased weekly earnings by 570,000 pounds for over 2.6 million workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labor Gazette
He who runs may read with profit Times Want Want Ads
A small classified note promotes the Times Want Want Ads highlighting reading and profit from running.
Danderine promises hair growth and shine benefits
An advertisement touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and dandruff with a few cents, claiming hair regains life, color, and thickness. It also features a female doctor endorsing eugenics and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Open Air Band Concerts Postponed in City Parks
The Barney Hubbell Band’s Thursday Arena concert on State Street is delayed to September 1 with plans for a noted singer as an added attraction. The series has pleased music lovers and will be missed for two weeks. Frank Gerber and Frances Zanders wed recently. The Selwyn Theatre couple marked his promotion to treasurer of the Times Square Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Hubbell
Arena
State Street
Muse
Frank Gerber
Selwyn Theatre
Frances Zanders
Selwyns
Times Square Theatre
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Parody
An old advertisement fragment promotes a laxative with the claim that the product named California Syrup of Figs is the best and harmless option for children. It appeals to parents by stressing fruity taste and clear packaging cues, urging readers to look for the name California on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Celebration Sale Opens Annex Shoe Dept
A year after opening the Annex Shoe Department a celebration sale offers 450 pairs of Oxfords and Pumps priced at 2.95 each. Regularly 7.50 to 10.00, the sale features incomplete size charts and limited stock, with all sales final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annex
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Bliss Easiy Sunclate
Spring Lake
New Jersey
Harvey Hubbell
Teng Hil
Virginia Ives
Harry Iies
North Avenue
Bass River
Cape Cod
Mass
Emily Sears
Hhosemary Hall
Greenwich
Edna Northrop
Joseph W. Northrop
South Hartford
New York
Annetta D. Flood
South Avenue
Clarence Moudeul
Lynn
Frank L. Wilder
West Ladberry Street
Black Neck Country Club
Dorothy Hoyt
Berkshire Avenue
Newark
George Hurley
North Main Street
Spectacle Lake
Kent, Conn
Gladys Reilly
Court Ind Avenue
Katherine Byrnes
Maple Street
Housatonic
Pittsfield
Twin Lakes
Nellie Frawley
Elmwood Avenue
Marion Colgan
Grove Street
John Donaldson
Harry Read
Brooklawn Place
William Kenneth White
Rochester
Sterling Place
Mlin
Park Avenue
Lansing
Michigan
Arnold Fra
B. J. Weinste
Phillip Carlson
Gem Avenue
Monticello, New York
Irene Doolan
Nellie Rush
The
Crane Co
Woodbury Lake
Vermont
Mary Sifliman
D. A. Th
Vinnia Bradley
Randolph Bradley
Redding Ridge
John N. Dobry
Colorado
Syracuse
Eagles
Bridgeport Divinion
Boston
Theodore Waldeyer
Colorado Avenue
Henry H. Sprague
New York City
Taylor
Washington Terrace
Thomas M. Walker
Mims Margaret
Philadelphia
Gertrude Hope
Marguerite Scott
Kenneth le Monde
Sunniholme
Anne Burr Jennings
William J. Hincks
Anne and
Maude Clarkson
Warren Street
Spring Lake New Jersey
William Sailer
Washington Avenue
Murray Grove
Stratford Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
St. Luke’s
F. B. Brill
Clara
Luke’s Guild
Ostrich
Ultra Smart
Dwig
Juan Hea
Wes
Wren
Che
Giz
Laas SF Fe
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