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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
15
A narrator recalling a tense marriage confrontation describes outsmarting her husband Crittenden, shaping a harsh peace, and plotting a future luncheon for Betty Langley to provoke his reaction. She clings to power, planning terms he cannot safely break, while waiting to see his next move.
In a dispatch from QMS dated Sept 11, Kolchak’s headquarters announce a successful general offensive along the Siberian front with the enemy retreating and prisoners and material abandoned. Earlier reports spoke of fighting near Valecotorovak and Koergan, 200 miles west of Onsk, with Bolsheviks claiming losses for Kolchak’s forces. A Moscow wireless claim says Bolsheviks captured nearly 13,000 prisoners in Aktubin Skorsk region, signaling the southern army’s surrender.
A London Outlook quip notes a man who carried a Russian novel not to read but to claim future pockets of the deceased might appear in the press. He once endured a twelve hour August delay at a Highlands wayside station, concluding Russians were overrated.
The United States Grain Corporation announced purchases of wheat flour totaling 235,145 barrels for the week ending September 9. Prices ranged from 9.50 to 10.25 dollars per barrel. An endnote shows Region Fund 7,830.50 dollars and Bernias lodge added 5 dollars to the American Legion fund bringing the total to 47,830.50 dollars.
In a chatty letter Natalie describes guests from Chicago, gifts of cheese and chocolate, and a breakfast of Welsh rarebit. She notes Miss Fannie A. Smith’s private school moving to larger quarters at Tranistan and Laurel, opening day on the 16th, with a focus on kindergarten training and new facilities. The letter praises Rivercliff’s community, conveniences, and neighborly warmth as the family anticipates Helen and Sam moving nearby.
Mrs Enrico Caruso, wife of the famed Italian tenor, received many congratulations at a New York hotel after reports of a forthcoming birth. She called motherhood a wonderful privilege and noted her wish for a daughter. She is formerly Dorothy Benjamin of New York City. Mrs Park Benjamin Jr and her sister Mrs Fred Goddard greeted the Carusos at the dock returning from Italy.
Investigation by the Department of Justice into charges against Alex Getima of 268 Spruce Street caused a continuance of a peace charge. The case alleges Getima defrauded foreigners in obtaining passports and steamship tickets. Flo was arrested Wednesday on the technical charge, with other charges to be investigated.
Washington September 11. Chairman Chun told the House a mistake in General Pershing's new commission could affect pay and allowances. Congress made him General of the Armies, but the War Department titled him a regular army general. Experts seek a fix to unwind the tangle while keeping it technically correct.
A gage of antique finish furniture features a lockable oak stool with a top that opens to reveal a springing rubber footrest at the ideal angle. A below top compartment holds polish and a brush, with soft felts for polishing.
The store closes daily at 6 o clock. A study of window displays suggests ideas for early fall needs. Brown Silvertone Coat features a loose collar, big buttons, and back panels. Sports Suit in dark Belgian blue tweed has a box plaited effect and narrow girdle. Taupe Yalama Cloth suit coats have high collars and silk accents.
The display features Black Satin Picture Hats with taupe beaver discs, satin crowns, and a Paris atelier influence. Feathers, embroidery, and velvet enhance turbans, jockey hats, toques, and bows in colors from navy and jade to brown and moss green. A second floor showcase highlights unique beaver cloth and berry decorations.
Gift list for male readers features titles by Katharine Newlin Burt Rex Beach Harold Bell Wright Shane Brewster Jordan Philip Gibbs Talbot Mundy and others. It highlights strong storytelling and adventurous plots including The Branding Iron The Re Creation of Brian Kent The Ivory Trail and One Street of Adventure with notes on themes and appeal.
The Tea Room offers breakfast from nine o'clock serving rolls, fruit, toast, coffee, tea or chocolate and eggs prepared in various novel appealing styles on the second floor.
Soft satins are to be in vogue this winter with loveliest colors and two toned combinations. We invite an inspection. Third floor.
Fall Suitings announces Scotch and English tweeds Velour checks and Alli wool jersey cloths in fashionable colors. Early selections are advised as these fabrics are in high demand and difficult to obtain from manufacturers.
Carved celluloid imitating tortoise shell tops the design, mounted in metal nickel frames with stout carrying chains for secure use.
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