New Type Of Girl Defended By Miss Dorothy Whitney
A defense of the modern girl, exploring the postwar rise of individuality, responsibility, and self expression. The author argues that self determination and morality by conscience drive the modern girl beyond superficial trends, despite social criticism and the flapper stereotype. The piece grounds the movement in Bridgeport and cites wartime roots and a right to vote shaping this new type.
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Dorothy Whitney
Big Brother
Bridgeport
Flapper debate and college girl idealized in modern era
Poll Review notes the modern girl, especially the college and business types, as intelligent and capable yet misunderstood. It contrasts flapper stereotypes with real women pursuing education and work, showing how men shape judgments while praising practical, wholesome traits in American daughters and citizens. The piece cites Helen Rowland and highlights shifts in attitudes toward women and ambition.
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Eptogeport Times
Flapper
Lone
Helen Rowland
Rockwell & Co sales rise as buyers' sale contest noted
Executives report last month sales up 20 to 30 percent from the prior year and higher repeat orders than in 1921. Hugh J. Koenig cites shopper demand for quality at fair prices and a growing public interest in the Buyers' Sale contest aimed at strengthening retailer customer relations amid unsettled weather and shifting baseball chatter.
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Hugh J. Koenig
Rockwell & Co
Koenig
All G O P Clubs Plan for Outing at Pleasure Beach
Very Republican organization in the city forms a general committee for Republican Field Day to be held at Pleasure Beach July 29. Independent Sixth and Ninth district clubs participate on the committee after a Ninth District club meeting. Sub committees report progress and an expected record meet is anticipated with a $400 prize appropriation and 30 in gold to aid ticket sales. Robert Fitzroy heads refreshments with James J. Stove CH Robins C. E. Winton and Frank E Squires as assistants. Next meeting set for Wednesday at the Third District.
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Pleasure Beach
M. L. Lynch
Robert Fitzroy
James J. Stove
CH. Robins C. E. Winton
Frank Esquires
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Bridgeports
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Waterbury
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Telgones Gap
Arcade
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G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
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