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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1921
Page
6
A fragmented discussion on how advertising in periodicals guides consumer taste and shopping behavior. It argues that ads reveal hat styles, hats, collars, coats, and fabrics while promoting efficiency and lower prices. Advertisers and merchants gain reach and profits, influencing daily consumer choices.
W B Seabrook reports on a dry New York in 1920s style, detailing strict police orders under the Prohibition era. The piece warns drinkers and establishments alike, noting raids, undercover enforcement, and the chilling effect on nightlife. It highlights bottles, bootleggers, and the public ban in a vivid, satirical tone.
A vintage ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets remove impurities to restore buoyancy, noting 90 percent of sickness stems from inactive bowels and liver. The citrusy olive colored tablets are presented as substitutes for calomel, gentle yet effective. Prices listed 15¢ and 30¢.
A three vehicle collision west of the Mill River bridge sent three injured riders to a doctor. The crash, caused by steering gear failure, involved a loaned machine from a State Street dry goods store proprietor. Names of some victims were not reported.
An evening of entertainment titled School Days staged at St Patrick's Hall featured Ray Marre as Myr Reavjoilin and George Duron as Mr Gibben delivering laughs. Miss Farley sang multiple numbers to applause while Paul Faheury added tambourine. Dance routines by Theva and Morobers of Adelyonay Inge followed. A later event preview mentioned a degree ceremony and local lodge activities tied to Ascension Week.
In Bridgeport a board meeting faced tension as Attorney Plotkin challenged a Slawson plea while deliberating on public access to sessions, school budget items, and janitor pay disputes. The gathering also discussed Dante Paislet, a High School ceremony, and bids for sewer and auditorium projects with low proposals under review.
Bigelow, a distinguished fellow, will discuss open shop policies and related labor issues at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The event follows reports of impending changes in soldier relief activities and broader industrial labor tensions.
A local petition circulates among Fairfield residents urging a town meeting to discuss taking over a highway section known as the Greenview Trail. The notice requests residents to sign and prepare for a potential council decision.
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