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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1919

Page

3

France Would Take Over American Property At One Fifth Cost

Paris reports that France will offer to assume American military property in Vrancad at one fifth of its cost. Lews Morel, under secretary of state for liquidation of stocks, framed the bid as liberal. Much of the property has limited peacetime value and equipment suited for different operations may be returned to the United States.

Paris Associated Press France Vrancad Lews Morel M. Morel United States

Predict Increase in Cost of Shoes

Local dealers warn shoe prices will rise markedly as fall and spring styles approach. European material shortages and wartime disruptions push costs upward with estimates of $1 to $3 more per pair, and some styles possibly reaching $12 to $14. Cobblers report rising demand and longer wear, signaling tighter supplies and future smaller sales.

Bridgeport France Russia Belgium Milady

Shore Line Railway Tieup Still Unchanged

The Shore Line Electric Railway tieup remained the same as of today. President Perkins released a statement defending officer salaries and detailing expenses including injury and death claims, garage costs, clerical pay, and other general expenses, noting a required assessment of 68,282.21 dollars on June 30 to cover deficits.

Norwich Shore Line Electric Railway Perkins

Will gives $500000 estate to two colleges

Northampton Mass July 23 Therwil) of Charles N Clark former treasurer and trustee of Smith College filed today. His will bequeaths practically the entire estate estimated at 600000 to Smith and Mount Holyoke colleges. He says the gift honors his late sister Mary Fowler Clark a Mount Holyoke graduate and reflects her wishes.

Northampton Mass Charles N. Clark Smith College Smith and Mount Folyoke Mary Mary Fowler Clark Mount Tolyoke

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