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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1919

Page

15

Turmoil at Home Over A Gift Horse And Jealousy

A woman recalls a dinner at the Beyvds with hostess Marjorie and Chester, who surprises with a horse gift. Tensions rise between Marjorie and Crittenden, ending in a sudden violent quarrel that leaves the narrator shaken. The scene closes with an unrelated classroom moment about architecture and a jokey student misdefining buttress.

Marjorie Chester Wehnender John Hone Kim Mar- Pog Mey Joan John Mariovi Marweshai Boyds Crittenden Ritlenden Chester Bord Dad

Lions in Vratnigar Square Mystery Explained

Twenty years ago scientists were amused by lions in Vratnigar Square whose tails glowed phospherescently. The real cause was found to be friction from policeman chains hanging mackintoshes at night, not supernatural light or theory.

Vratnigar Square London Chronicle

Letters from Provincetown Offer Coastal Charm and Fashion Finds

Dear Myelyn recounts a rainy trip to Provincetown with Boston glimpses and Cape Cod sights. The writer details shopping sprees at the Vorneress Shop and Ostrood Shoe Shop with notes on silvertone fabrics, new boots, and tutored advice from manager Mr Stindfev. They visit Lane's candy store for tea and treats, then browse furniture at Buckinghan and Company, selecting a striking tapestry cover and fall basics for home.

Ostrood Shoe Shop Helen Stindfev R lOignod Bereh Frey Buckinghan and Company

Campaign director chosen for Christmas seal sale drive

Elmore Leffingwell of Bridgeport City named campaign director for the Red Cross Christmas seal campaign in the United States. He previously led war fund drives and is regarded as a top campaign organizer in the county. He plans the next campaign rollout and coordinates with 48 states.

York Elmore Leffingwell City Army United Stat Assoch Hon Leffingwell Declan Letingwell Liffingwell

Read Millinery Shop Prepares for Autumn Styles

Autumn approaching ushers a refreshed Read Millinery Shop interior and a varied hat collection. Turbans velvet and fur feathered, metallic brocade, and tailored designs showcase exclusive Read atelier styles alongside familiar New York creations.

Klearflax Linen Rugs Offer American Grown Fiber

Klearflax linen rugs are the only American grown flax products. They are reversible with a tight weave that resists dirt and is easy to dust. Dyes hold well, no high pile to crush irregularities, ideal for busy rooms. Three sizes priced from 19.80 to 39.60 and mats 27 by 54 inches on the fourth floor.

America

After Labor Day Call to Arouse Industry and Education

After Labor Day the text urges emphasis on public motivation to inspire industry during a critical time. It calls for individual effort to uphold America’s high reputation in education and civilization as a global example, noting the world looks to the United States for progress and prosperity.

America

New Styles in Neckwear Arrive on Main Floor

Autumn displays feature a peddler with a large stock of neckwear in frilled net Valenciennes organdie and lace borders. Gilets vestees fichus collars and puffings are shown in many washable, durable combinations suited for an entire season. A quarter yard can fashion a vestee with extra for a collar. On the Main Floor.

Valenciennes

Book Shop offers Riley poems and other new titles

In the Book Shop James Whitcomb Riley offers two Riley poetry books the Hoosier Book with dialect poems and the Lockerbie Book without dialect both priced 4 50. New novels include The Position of Peggy Harper by Leonard Merrick priced 1 75 and Storm in 2 Tea Cup by Eden Phillpotts 60. Also The Young Visitors by Daisy Ashford continues to be popular. Hosiery and tea room services noted with prices and offerings.

James ‘ Whitcomb Riley Riley Leonard Merrick Peggy Harper Arthur Picero Eden P Phillpotts Daisy Ashford Saleena

The University School Prospectus at 836 Fairfield Ave

An old prospectus for The University School describes year one offerings at 836 Fairfield Avenue, claiming rigorous elementary and advanced subjects, individual instruction by experienced teachers, and emphasis on outdoor and indoor athletics. It includes references to a headmaster Vincent Co. Peck and a specialist for beauty treatments, with later lines mentioning privacy and a Bridgeport address.

Woke & Technical Ruprerte Tau Wood Tieberg Vincent Co. Peck LA Zagere EL WH Bridgeport BANK

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