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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1919

Page

13

The Woman’s Questionnaire Affects New York Candidates

Marguerite Edwards notes the League of Women Voters launches a candidate questionnaire. Women voters will question candidates on biography, record, and policy, with two women visiting each candidate. Questions cover prohibition enforcement, primary reform, equal pay, minimum wage commissions, and an eight hour day for men.

Q Marguerlite Edwards League of Women Voters New York State Mary Garrett Hay New York Titapiteaf Women Voters State Assembly Aldermen Land de Siar Biene Tani Onu New York League of Waren Cath Uthor Apa Scn

Courtship Talk Among Friends Sparks Old Tensions

After a gathering, Betty Langley and Jack Langley’s courting is discussed by family friends including Crittenden and Mother Hayes. Betsy’s charm and Jack’s prospects are weighed, with hints of parental concern and social expectations shaping a quiet domestic drama. The dialogue reveals rival views on compatibility and future marriage plans.

Lyddy Mother Hayes Tihey Ilizabeth Betty Critenden Langley Alother Mr. Langley Crittenden Jack Wal Tim Anid Harding Emad Powis Macedy Ler Jack Langley

League of Women Voters Seeks Candidate Stance on Key Issues

A voter questionnaire from the League asks Aldermen and city candidates to declare positions on prohibition enforcement equal pay for men and women shorter workday full voting machine use and school use of facilities. It seeks views on municipal ownership public utilities terminal markets and summer playgrounds with aim to guide informed elections.

Alduminion League of Women Voters Inti Kandidates

Bank messenger robbed of 12000 near Crozers Banking Co

Ray Scott Gurney, a Fidelity Trust Company messenger, was held up by four armed men as he delivered 12000 in checks to the Crocers Banking Company in the Hunsbury district. The gang hijacked the cab, forced the chauffeur out, and escaped with the cash after throwing Gurney from the vehicle.

Boston Ray Scott Gurney Fidelity Trust Company Fear Fer Crocers’ Banking Company Hhnsbury Gules Gurney Maines

Indictments Against Boston Individuals and Corporations

Suffolk County District Attorney argues nine individuals and eight corporations face indictments linked to inflated living costs. The case alleges sole dealers stored foodstuffs in illegal warehouses, moving goods across state lines to evade legal periods and liens. Grand jury evidence is to be presented as seen in Venice.

Huston Aug Suffolk Comenry Joy Peletier Loday Anolace Venice

Store hours and safety concerns note crumpled text

A clipped notice cites store closing times and a tea room schedule with Saturday hours. It warns of unsafe housing for children describing three story wooden fire traps to be replaced and directs payments to Crippled Children's Aid Society in Newington Connecticut.

Newington Connecticut Crippled Children's Aid Society Newington, Conn

August Sale on Linen Damask and Imported Cloths

Stationery of fine quality and linen damask in patterns single rose, single poppy, scroll, and stripe. 70 inches wide at four dollars regular price, August sale two fifty. Fine cotton cloths circular patterns for round tables two yards circular regular four dollars, August sale three sixty five. Thiiloor seventy five cents? Second floor Bleaching Cream for discoloration of the skin one dollar four cents a jar. Read by James Barry. Great treat book reader. One dollar Special Cream enlarged pores one dollar four cents a jar. Silver Tint shampoo for gray hair adds lustre price one thirty. Main floor.

Silver Plate and Glass Preserve Dishes with Silver Handles

Silver plate and glass preserve dish set in pierced silver, including glass plates with silver bowls and three-compartment relish dishes. Marmalade jars and mayonnaise dishes feature pierced silver holders and spoons. Attractive collection. durable and handsome. models in pale pink batiste size 20 and white sizes 22 to 35. $100 special.

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American Mining Congress Holds Annual Convention

The American Mining Congress will hold its annual convention in St Louis on August 17. The meeting will discuss labor problems, mining production, and export trade. Key topics include the mining industrys rights and future policies to guide operations and growth.

Sp. Louis Pite Nic Erican Mining Congr Tabor

Curser Section Ad Notes Size 2 for Years

Classified line states sizes 2 for years with price 35 cents and references the curser section on the second floor for purchasing or inquiry.

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