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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
12
Stratford residents and families are noted visiting and traveling for holidays. Local socials include dances, camp activities, and weddings. Several names and addresses appear with where they are staying or traveling to, including summer homes in Adirondacks and Long Hill, and trips to Boston Philadelphia and Worcester.
A summer negligee features pale blue georgette with white silk lace and pink satin ribbon threaded through the top. The design emphasizes dainty laces, soft colors, and a light, headover slip on fit, highlighting the blouse influence in this unique creation.
Dainty muslin gowns regain favor among fashionables as the fabric replaces crepe de chine and georgette. The navy sheer frock with white dot design relies on the material and a hip skirt ruffle for charm, with a simple collar in white.
The Agricultural Experiment Station at New Haven reports on the White Pine blister rust effort in Connecticut. Director E H Jenkins notes Blister Bust is used in parts of the state, especially Litchfield County, with limited aerial damage so far but ongoing risk. The bulletin parallels Chestnut blight and guides protection by destroying currant and gooseberry bushes within 200 to 300 yards of pines to prevent spread.
The latest warm weather styles favor printed chiffons with bright ribbon girdles and braid trimmings. Japanese prints appear, while winter gowns may return to Greek draped pannier effects in crepe de chine and crepe georgette. Taffetas decline in use.
Feeble health from poor circulation and aging is discussed with claims about Vinci as a strengthener and body builder for the aged. An elderly couple attributes their health to Vinci, illustrating the ad’s personal testimonial and promotional tone.
Mrs Thomas from Morrice Michigan shares a year after birth recovery using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits relief from daily dizziness and postnatal discomfort and urges other women to seek its benefits. Includes invitation for free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lyym, Mass.
Dr Herman Duesing of 1169 East Main will depart tomorrow for Germany to visit his ill brother Professor Dr Karl Duesing in Magdeburg. From there he will reach New Amsterdam Rotterdam and proceed to Magdeburg. The professor, head of a technical college, is very sick with influenza and bronchitis and had urged the visit. During prior years his letters on German conditions were translated for The Times, with about 60 to 70 letters annually.
Thirty more sispave registered at the Golden Hill house of the W. C. A. for a week's vacation at Bantam Lake Litchfield camp. The first 80 girls left last Saturday and are now at the resort. Next week July 17 to 24 will close camp to High school girls with a list of names of those departing. Brussels is now said to be the gayest city in Europe. Belgium appears to have recovered happiness with its territory.
A birthday party for Miss Katherine Morris was held Saturday at 2616 North Main Street. The home was decorated in red white and blue with lanterns. Guests mingled through dancing singing and games before a bountiful midnight supper. Favors were red white and blue crepe baskets of candy, and invitations included numerous Misses Nichols Thomas Burlant Stofel Ketner Langdon etc along with several men.
Designers focus on fall blouses using novelty fabrics with three Japanese print styles. The first features a distinctive crane motif with diagonal stripe background and a single beaded eye. The second uses densely printed small designs, while the third presents large and small motifs scattered over a neutral foundation color. Wages for women rose from 3.50 in 1915 to 16.18 in 1919 per U.S. government statistics.
Mrs C H P Belmont of New York returning from France with her daughter the Duchess of Marlborough spoke at her Port Washington summer home. She urged women voters not to join any party but to withhold votes to prove political independence and empower future generations.
Mille Julette Nichol arrives on La Lorraine in New York describing Paris dictated colors for American gowns. Eight shades will appear on dresses with fluttering ribbons while Paris hats grow larger with knee-length veils. Monkey fur trim returns as a popular style element.
Special sales on women’s union suits lace trimmed low necked and loose knee styles. Available in sizes 36 through 44 with regular and out sizes.
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