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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1919

Page

3

Mexican officials seek to reel Congress to Curranga regime

Washington reports indicate Luis Cabrera secretary of the treasury and Schiffine head of the petroleum bureau are pressing to bring back Mexican Congress and supreme court members at odds with Curranga. Mexico City papers attack Cabrera over a recent public statement claiming the people lack patriotism amid a debate on U S intervention and school indoctrination.

Washington Luis Cabrera The Treasury of Mexico Schiffine Petroleum Bureau Department of Industry, Commerce and Labor Alexican Congress Supreme Court Curranga Mexico City Cabrera Hind United States Mexico

Francis J Preyler Dies After Six Week Illness

Francis J Preyler 77 a prominent Bridgeport candy businessman died after a six week illness at his home 32 High Street He was born in Germany in 1842 emigrated at age 16 learned candy trade in New York then opened stores on Wall Street State Street and Main Street over a 40 year career He leaves a wife and two daughters Cara and Margit Freyler and held several lodge memberships Interment will be at the Mountain Grove cemetery with Rev Stey officiating

Francis J. Preyler Ily Io~ Neer High Stree Mr. Freyler Cernany New York City Wall Street State Street Broad Street Old Stanton Earter Main Street Llow~ Land Dry Goods Co Cannot Street Howland Howlhoind Co Groce Cunelevy

Cease Operation of Fairfield Preventorium

The Fairfield Preventorium will close tomorrow after a season caring for 40 children from families with tuberculosis exposure. A Department of Health program noted improved physical condition and weight gain after summer respite, as Dr. Leward Lyreh reported, and plans to reopen next summer for delicate and undernourished children.

Pairfield Muay Department of Health Bowies Lelward Lyreh Uch Dias

Body of Mrs Wheeler to Arrive Here Today

The body of Agnes Wheeler wife of Justice George W Wheeler who died Monday in Seattle Washington will arrive at Asis City today and be moved to the family home at 252 Curd avenue. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the late home with Rev John Sadler rector of Christ Episcopal Church officiating in the absence of Rev Stephen Steeryns of St Johns Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery.

Agnes Wheeler George W. Wheeler Seattle Washesington Asis City Curd Avenue Balurdiy Biternoon Weluek John «i. Sadiler Christ Episcopal Church Ulf Siate Rev Stephen &. Steeruyns St. Jon's Iepiscopaet Church Mountain Grove Cemetery

Quiet blues and browns in large plaid tones described

The note discusses color pairings of blue with brown and brown with henna in oversized plaid fabrics. It notes a tranquil effect and mentions an architectural cue of a third floor.

Underclothes of beauty offer simple grace and fine fit

A catalog notes underclothes with trim lace and embroidery, including drawers, envelope chemises, and nainsook options. Prices range from 75 cents to 1.75 dollars, with straight chemises from 1.50 to 2.50 dollars, highlighting a variety of lace and ribbon trims.

Nainsook

Books you'll really enjoy in 1920s catalog tone

Readers are offered a selection of novels with price points. Tarkington’s Ramsey Milholland is highlighted at $1.50, Lynde’s David Vallory at $1.60, Big Timber by Bertrand Sinclair at price unspecified, Burned Bridges at $1.00, The Owner of the Lazy D by Wm Patterson White at $1.60, Silver and Gold by Duane Coolidge at $1.75, and Marc Nostrum by Vincente Blasco Ibanez at $1.90, with note of another work Maan thoor, rear.

Canadian Northwest Bertrand Sinclair

Neponset Floors 69c A Hard Wearing Linoleum Substitute

Neponset flooring is a substitute for linoleum with a felt base, tough pliable surface, and rich color. Priced at 69 cents per square yard, available in patterns suited for any room.

Unclear item pricing fragment for sash or pipe sizes

A fragmented OCR snippet lists prices for two size categories, 18 inch and 22 inch, with figures ranging from $3.73 to $4.00 and $4.75 to $5.25, followed by ambiguous terms h SG6. No clear product name, seller, or date is readable.

Clever cotton couch blanket with practical colors

Woven cotton blanket in attractive color combos and patterns. Described as suitable for a couch blanket or shawl wrap. Measures 34 by 72 inches. Located on main floor rear.

Remarkable Home Preserving Supplies Advertised

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad describes preserving goods for pears peaches and cucumbers. It lists pickling cucumbers in the good of style and mentions stone cracks, ready-all sizes from 4 to 12 gallon, prices 65 to 4.29 dollars, blanching baskets jelly glasses jelly strainers and jelly moulds with extension style. The tone mirrors a local shop catalog promoting household tools and jars for canning.

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