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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
15
A wife recounts enduring hardship for love as Crittenden faces mounting business costs. Hope mingles with fear as Jack Langley’s figures threaten expansion plans, while money and patience test their resolve amid November hints of possible rescue and a looming decision.
Widening of Lordship Road to an average across the road is expected to bow in late this week. The current head at present stands at fourteen feet. It is hoped the road will be completed before cold weather sets in.
Paris news reports that during a reading of parliamentary committees a unanimous decision was reached to adjourn the chamber next Saturday. The adjournment marks a pause in proceedings as officials prepare new agenda items for the following session.
The letter reviews Pelham Grenville Wodehouse's A Damsel in Mis tress praising its spontaneous humor about a young American composer in London and a romance that unfolds with plausible, comic complications. It also discusses Olaf Baker's Shasta of the Wolves with vivid color illustrations by Charles Livingston Bull and notes on reading at home.
Under the Visiting arse association the annual Red Cross Tuberculosis Stamp campaign will run during the holiday season. Veterans of prior campaigns will again direct the service forming committees and assigning workers for the Christmas appeal. Named chairmen include Callows, M C. Nathanig for stores, Mrs GQ 2 Sherman, Hr Willrea Fleck, Benjamin Brownstein, Mrs Ebner HH Havens, Mr Frank V Barton, Frederick A Strong, Mrs Frank Ty Staples, Miss Chary Smith, Mrs John Sterling, and Mrs Gerald El Board Worthen for churches.
Witnesses testified that defense strategy influenced the Dorsen Dery Goods case heard before bankruptcy referee John V. Banks. Receiver Benham faced cross examination by Harry Wolfe representing the petition to reject the receivers report. Discussions of agreements with Corsena showed Benham stating every time the agreements failed due to Dorsen not following through. The hearing resumed at 10 o clock this morning.
Cotton Memphis officials announce new mills to manufacture paper stock from cotton linters. Experts say it is feasible due to wood pulp shortages. Buckeye Cotton Oil Company plans plants at Memphis Tennessee and Augusta Georgia, with operations starting within five months.
Bridgeport hunters gained an extra day of sport due to a misannouncement that the lay would be on October 8 instead of 9 Special Game Protector Williamson said the error caused no confusion and the law on factions was to take effect Thursday Two local stuntmen Michael Soglione of Anthony Dare 28 Suburban Avenue and another man were arraigned in Fairfield for hunting on a last year s license and were fined 819.67 but the youth tax was waived due to age
A 1900s advertisement promotes beta-quittol as a root develope r for hair, claiming stronger roots, thicker growth, and reduced shedding. It also presents a skin formula with glycerine and eptol to reduce wrinkles, plus a hair wash using egg white to cleanse and stimulate growth.
The report highlights sustained advances over recent years in crafting a soft and beautiful fabric. It notes continuing improvements in texture, feel, and quality, reflecting steady industry effort and creative design.
New arrivals include French Ivory reproductions and dressing table pieces in various sizes and prices. Also featured are Japanese embroidered robes, eiderdown robes, bath robes, wooden Jungle Sets, paper dolls, children's books, rooks, and a wide range of vanity items with prices from 25c to $23.25.
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