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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
15
A tense domestic scene unfolds as TL and Crittenden clash over Betuyy and fear. The confrontation escalates with threats and a frantic escape to safety, revealing peril, control, and a glimmer of unknown rescue. The narrative shifts to an abrupt note about Norway’s long life expectancy due to a constant mild climate.
The Paulist Choristers under Father Finn and conductor Joan Finnegan will perform with noted tenor Ain. They tour widely and will be directed at the Panic theatre on Tuesday evening Oct. 28. Tickets are selling fast at Steinerts 915 Main Street.
A federal report shows the iron and steel industry posted the largest wage increase among 12 major industries over six years. The 1919 hourly wage was 21.8 times 1913, a 22 percent rise, while mill works saw only a 4.1 percent gain. Other sectors ranged up to 9.4 percent.
An old advertisement extolls Pape's Diapepsin for stomach discomfort. It claims tablets neutralize acidity, relieve indigestion, belching, and sour stomach immediately, promising relief from heartburn and headaches linked to acidity. The copy blends exaggerated claims with medical-sounding terms.
In Devon on Oct 20 1944 Judge J Brown fined Berendt of Nauguick Arden 01 and costs for shooting songbirds on Beaver Brook farm owned by Deputy Game Warden Donald Page. Berend was arrested Saturday after robins were found killed on the property. Miss Georgiana Tainillon of St Maury Chapel is hosting her club members Tuesday evening.
A garbled dialogue captures a tense home moment and a distracted narrator recounting awkward scenes. The fragment hints at emotional strain and a misread or misheard interaction, mentioning a dentist and a war era reference, all conveyed in clipped, disjointed lines.
The store signals daily closing at six and markets dresses and separate skirts for the season. It highlights patterns, fabrics, and styles including navy and taupe dresses, serge and wool jersey skirts, and versatile separates. Prices range from mid teens to the $40s for select items, with emphasis on value and timely purchasing.
Advertises hair removal for women using an electric needle technique promising permanent results. Claims to treat warts and moles and permanently shape eyebrows with absolute privacy. Location given as Bridgeport and the 800 Conn National Bank Building.
The feature highlights millinery style and pricing, arguing that a hat’s value lies in its artistic design and distinctive appearance. It notes trims like ribbons, moire, beads, and precious stones with prices from 1.25 to 3.50, plus neckwear and elegant bags in silk chiffon and velvet, all ready to wear and attractively displayed on main floor sections.
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