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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1919

Page

18

Vardon visit to America sparks golf diplomacy

English golfer Harry Vardon, over fifty, plans a return to the United States this summer after friction with American golf critics. Americans offer expenses plus $2,000 for Red Cross, accepted by cable. Vardon previously stirred East Coast authorities with his candid remarks on American golf.

Nglish America Harry Vardon Vardan England Vardon Red Cross Cable

Young Folk Corner Tales of Birds and Kin

A playful scene frames Peter Rabbit and Wren debating family ties among birds. Peter accuses Sally Sly the Cowbird of mixing Blackbird and Oriole lineages, questioning how she belongs to Goldy the Oriole.

Peter Rabbit Wy Wren Sally Sly Cowbird Blackbird Redite Goldy Oriole Goldy

Birds of a Feather in Old Orchard Tale

A fragmented passage follows Peter and Jenny Wren as they discuss bird family ties among Robins, Blackbirds, Cowbirds, and Goldy the Oriole. The scene shifts to Old Pasture where Cowbird and Meadow Lark families mingle with cows while Goldy the Oriole arrives, dazzling Peter with his black and orange plumage and a rich song, earning the name Firebird.

Jenny Blackbird Redwing Sally Sly Cowbird Peter Jenny Wren Mrs. Redwing Goldy Oriole Firebird

Devon Tuesday Afternoon Club Meeting and Events

Devon notes show the Tuesday Afternoon Club meeting at 3 PM hosted by Mrs. 4 H Ackroyd 21 North Street with an talk by Mrs. E B Hunn on poetry and vocal numbers by Mrs. Martha Tibballs. Salvation Army drive team captains to report Wednesday at Memorial Chapter house. Mrs. Clinton Bliss returns to New Britain after visiting Devon residents. An unrelated line on Austrian tea consumption is included.

Devon 4. H. Ackroyd North Street E. B. Hunn New Haven State Federation of Women's Clubs Martha Bissell Tibballs Salvation Army Memorial Chapter House Clinton W. Bliss New Britain George RR Secor Colonial Heights

Family Story Reveals Ties and Tangles in a Couples Circle

A confused scene centers on Peter, Goldy, and Sally Sty as kinship unfolds. Goldy’s modest attire contrasts with Sally Sty’s connections, hinting at hidden ties within a family circle and a tale of relatives in a domestic setting.

Tag Day in Devon Sets June 21 Drive for Salvation Army

Devon June 16 Mrs Benson F Snyder who has led prior drives will direct Tag Day Saturday June 21 as part of the Salvation Army Home Service campaign. She is assisted by local girls and young women with Mrs Edgar T Clark of Milford as chairman of Tag Day activities.

Devon Jtlune Benson F. Snyder Salvation Army Edgar T. Clark Milford

Weekend Theft Report In Metropol itan District

Alfred Johnson, a building contractor, reported stolen yesterday in Iranistan and Laurel avenues. The incident involved keg nails and ten penny nails valued at unknown amounts. Local boosters previously misread reticence as dissatisfaction amid a broader debate on American golf interest and national identity.

Wang Lolen Dulleting Iranistan Laurel Avenues Alfred Johnson Vardon Dau Trish

Grille druggist testifies in Lundgren murder trial

Albert Ostroff of Bayonne testifies he sold arsenic compounds to Mrs. Bessie Skeels Lundgren to treat a neck rash. Cross examination revisits who suggested the poison mix. Dr Charles E Abbott describes deterioration of Miss Florence W Gray and notes cerebral hemorrhage as death cause on the certificate.

Charles E. Abbott Andover Miss Gay

Job Bureau to Close July 1 After Notable Service

Local U S Employment office reports 28 700 men and women placed in jobs over 14 months with 41 percent obtaining work and 779 returning soldiers placed. Closure likely July 1 due to Congress failing to provide further funds. Agency reduced city unemployment from about 7 000 to 2 500 in a short period.

W. B. W. Smith United States Employment Bureau Congress

Williams Named for Comptroller Again and Hapgood Nomination

President Wilson sent numerous nominations to the Senate led by John Skelton Williams to again serve as comptroller of the currency and Norman Hapgood of New York named minister to Denmark. Other picks included Richard Crane to minister to Czecho Slovakia and Hugh Gibson to Poland with several others in the batch.

Washington Senate Wilson John Skelton Williams Ana Hapgood New Shipping Board George R. Wales Vermont Eigil ‘Service

Poslam Promises Quick Relief for Itchy Skin

An old advertisement touts Poslam as a remedy for eczema and skin irritation. It claims rapid relief from itching, pimples, and rashes, says the product is safe, and notes it is sold everywhere with free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

West 47Th St New York City

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