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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
9
The article outlines wartime hair fashions shifting back to formality with chic styles. It highlights the French twist for middle aged women, Marcel waves for debutantes, and the bobbed look evolving toward smooth, long locks. It notes camouflage for shorter hair and various pinning, netting, and puffing techniques to achieve the styles.
A British Army soldier named Demetrius, a nephew of the former czar, is touted as next eligible to sit on the Russian throne if monarchy is restored and Bolshevism ends. Reports claim the entire Russian royal family and grand dukes have been killed.
Ancient Cambridge house discovery uncovers Jacobean oak paneling valued at $10,000 beneath plaster and wallpaper. The well preserved panels date to the sixteenth century and were revealed after the house's demolition.
A brief listing shows several auto related businesses with street addresses including City Auto Supply Co at 787 State St, Rocco Vocola Cycle Co at 92 E Main St, J M Land Garage at 105 Wood Ave, and J L ONeil at Sandy Hook Conn, plus D of Flint and Golden Hill Park City references.
Special correspondent reports that a grey car once linked to a reign of theft and murder has shifted from crime to politics. Victims include nobles and generals. testimonies point to a mastermind, with forged letters aiming to derail a presidential bid. The mystery remains unsolved.
May 15 San Francisco reports a California Brewing Association plant will become Fairy Ice Cream Company on June 1. P Morgensen of Redwood City to head the venture with current officers of the California Brewing Association. As prohibition nears, the brewery adapts to ice cream production using updated equipment to meet rising demand.
New York producers protest a luxury tax on nightwear, claiming it raises over five dollars per piece and harms current farces. They note costly costumes with ribbons lace and decorations push audiences away, fearing cotton nighties will dim theater attendance.
An Indianapolis police statement cites homemade beer as a motive in a grain freight car theft that left eight hog shoulders missing. John Heinrich allegedly confessed to robbing the freight car while drinking with a friend, revealing the unusual cause linked to the crime.
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