A Frock From Simplicity’s School
The school girl is educated to value simplicity as the mark of the smartest frocks. The gray linen dress features coral worsted embroidery that adds a chic touch, highlighting the era’s tasteful design.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
11
The school girl is educated to value simplicity as the mark of the smartest frocks. The gray linen dress features coral worsted embroidery that adds a chic touch, highlighting the era’s tasteful design.
An article urges readers to join children in simple pleasures and avoid shaming enjoyment. It argues that adults should embrace amusement, including picnics and dances at work, to boost morale and productivity. It cites Aunt Jane as an example of overcautious restraint and notes the social value of shared joy. The piece also includes practical tips on keeping cool in hot weather and questions conformity in dress.
A dense column lists local events and people: The University School announces year opening September 22 with emphasis on outdoor and indoor athletics and college prep. A large life insurance charity sale is set for September 10 at City Hall green led by Mrs. Howard Simpson. Local dancers leave Quilty's School of Dancing. Fairfield Beach Club season ends with a country dance in rural costumes. Numerous notices report marriages, visits, vacations, and arrivals including Miss Father Sutherland, Dr Benjamin Gress, Mrs Charles Sprague, and many residents of Bridgeport and Stratford.
A session in City Hall drew over 200 women volunteers from all districts to learn ballot laws from Registrar William Louns bury. Mrs Samuel C Shaw presided and appointed Mrs Arthur Comley to oversee city chamber volunteer work as about 100 women pledge daily help through September into October.
A nostalgic plea argues for a two week break for parents from motherhood’s grip. It imagines renewed affection, a moonlit stroll, and a restored marriage while children go abroad with Granny or Aunties. The piece ends noting Sateen as a fabric hint.
Miss Edna Northrop daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Northrop of 2050 North javenue will wed Rev Hal T Kearns pastor of the Universalist church at 6:30 this evening in the church. The ceremony includes hydrangeas and pink gladiolas with a musical program by the choir organist and Philharmonie Trio.
The article offers simple ideas for hosting summer visitors in small towns or rural areas. It suggests outdoor trips to beauty spots or lakes, practical picnic setups with individual ice cream containers for salads, and easy serving methods. It notes porch gatherings with lanterns and music, a warm fire for chilly evenings, and the charm of storytelling by the glow of dusk. It also briefly mentions fashion trends like fur trims and satin fabrics for fall styles.
A charm filled feature on dainty lingerie designs in white batiste crepe de chine and lawn fabrics. It highlights a step in chemise nightgown and negligee options with embroidered yokes, hem stitching, and color accents in white pale blue pink and gold for a refined trousseau.
Miss Margaret Elaine Wheland daughter of Miss Mary Wheland of 188 Marion street became the bride of Walter Bennett son of Mr and Mrs James Bennett of Firfield at St Patrick's church in a 9 o'clock ceremony. Rev John C Lynch officiated. The bridal party included Miss Collins of New Haven as maid of honor. After a reception the couple left for a motor trip through New England and will reside at 188 Marion street.
War time canning enthusiasm spreads to city households as tomatoes flood markets in September. Farmers offer 1 quart baskets for 50 or 60 cents, urging immediate stock—recipe includes blanching, peeling, packing, salt, sterilization and cooling guidance for tomato jars.
An editorial style reflection praises daydreams as valuable, countering dismissals as wasteful. It discusses figures Mary Mollie and Molle in casual, domestic scenes, then notes the merit of introspection and the belief that wishes can come true. The piece mentions a brown chiffon gown with bronze embroidery and fur trim.
The seventh annual lecture course begins at Knights of Pythias hall with Mrs Annie G Porritt of Hartford speaking on National Woman's Party and its Politics. The program highlights include Norman Thomas for the Socialist party and a New Single Tax candidate, plus talks on submarines, self education, India, philosophy of youth, and more. The society, now over 100 members, plans further lectures and a concert under Professor Weber.
A wife learns that over managing the household wastes happiness. A balance is needed between Mrs B’s fussiness and ordinary care, to keep home comfortable without causing nerves to fray or family strain.
In this Beatrice Fairfax advice column, letters reveal a young woman seeking guidance on a rumored romance and a nineteen year old engaged woman facing heartbreak. The adviser urges frankness about wishes and stresses choosing steady, dependable partners over fleeting attraction while suggesting practical steps to move on if needed.
Tips for silver storage keep items tarnish free by dry flour. Dry glue bottles soften with vinegar but keep strength. Vinegar salt paste removes cup discolorations. Alum solution makes draperies curtains and children's clothes non inflammable. Salt removes milk burn marks from pie plates and crushed egg shell aids stubborn staining.
An advertisement claims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff after a single application. It asserts every hair gains new life vigor brightness and appears thicker and fuller. The ad urges a few cents to try the product, emphasizing dramatic results.
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