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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1921

Page

3

Unemployed Men to Be Used on Roads in 760000 Plan

The article discusses 760000 unemployed men being reassigned to road work as part of a statewide road building program. It cites New York and neighboring states, noting projected miles of highways and the economic impact on rail revenue and employment. It quotes officials urging rapid progress and mentions the ministry and clergy concerns about wage and pension implications.

D. Wowbriney Asphalt Assuriuion Girtaner Alba New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut New England

Argentina Considers Demand From U S Consul

Buenos Aires debates the U S consul’s demand over steamer Martha Washington. Officials move the vessel out to idle in the harbor amid protest by Ming Soy line agents. Martha Washington to return to New York with Huron. Buenos Aires ports may be dropped. Port workers fear government interference could trigger a port strike.

Burnos Ala Iso United States Ranaml Geertt Rabertann Yestardas Martha Washington Mingsoy Line Neen New York Montevideo Buenos Aires

Ladies Garment Workers to Fight Wage Cuts

The International Ladies' Garment Workers' union announced plans to oppose wage reductions proposed by cloak, suit, and skirt manufacturers. A senate joint board of the Moak Skirt and Reefer Makers unions, representing about 40,000 workers, was prepared to meet tonight to map action against the employer program.

Ladies’ Garment Workers Pro

Pennsy Yard Workers Discuss Pay Cut Proposal

Representatives of the train and war service employees of the Pennsylvania railroad gathered to review a wage reduction proposal from the Managers' Committee. About 250,000 workers would be affected, including conductors, yardmen, and switchmen, with a plan to eliminate overtime pay rates across all services.

Pupts Burgh Ayri Pennsylavata Irogalion

Hot race for job as revenue commissioner in Washington

President Harding considers two Chicago and Moraamoyen men for internal revenue commissioner. Friends of both candidates push hard for White House backing while advisers weigh a compromise solution amid a tight intra party contest.

Washington Hidewarditford Chicago Joseph H. Meflectnol Moraamoyen Considera Uon Harding

Red bitter against Americans girl says

A Philadelphia woman, Anna Reiser, reports Russians are bitter toward Americans and will not permit departure from Odessa. She notes few Americans in Odessa were refused exit while French Italian and British citizens were allowed to leave.

Associated Press Ragslan Bowski Ameri Russia Anna Reiser Philadelphia Odessa

League Officials Told to Reduce Undertakings in Paris

Paris April 14 Officials of the League of Nations have received instructions to reduce undertakings to prevent widening tensions with the United States. The Echo De Paris notes Premier Briand and Rene Viviani in America, asserting France believes the United States must participate in all benefits of the Allied victory. Bournemouth England April 15 William Strang noted etcher painter and engraver died here last night. his major work in lithography and engravings included portraits of Thomas Hardy. The Frederick V Vitt from Copenhagen arrived today aboard the same ship.

Paris Leage of Nations Stysine Echo de Paria United States Briand Fas Rene Viviani Forme Sar Amer“4 Prance Bournemouth England William Strang Thomas Hardy

Builders Conference Promises Tough Industry Meeting

Reported in New Tavis April, builders and trades groups align for a conference on construction and wage issues. The meeting involves Hixchaugs Inc and the executive committee of The Ponieutievt Fund ing Trade punce-Plundhers, with painters, sheet metal workers, and other crafts reportedly staying off site pending developments.

Tallowa Hixchaugs, Inc New York

Jury finds murderer of two to be insane

In Cleveland on April 18, True Fhipnfeidt, 20, confessed to beating Parma High School students Mabel Poors and Amy Louise Wolfe to death on February 1. A jury of six men and six women found him criminally insane and he was committed to a state hospital for the insane.

Cleveland Fhipnfeidt Mupaeees Mabel Poors Amy Louise Wolfe Parma I Lula State Hospital Wnsanie

Remarkable silk stockings offered at special price

All silk stockings boast lustrous Trem toe to top and smooth fit in gray brown black and white shades. Despite inspector faults found by few, this lot presents notable value at a $219 special price in the Tati aisle.

America Inspectora Reir

Beautiful Canton Crepe Attractive Silk Weave Offer

Advertisement notes a remarkable beauty and quality crepe at $2.50 with a distinctive silk weave and multiple colors including ivory tan gray brown black navy and Edison blue. Mentions special attraction and inspiring appearance in a set price.

New Summer Crepe Fabrics Offer Elegant Styles

Rajah crepe praised as new and excellent for Summer Service with crisp resilient feel and handsome appearance. Wool and mohair blends promise strength and lustre, creating unique outfits in gray brown tail Copenhagen and navy. Durable at $3. wool challs in dark or light tones priced $1.25.

Copenhagen

Personal service with a smile at the Woman's Own section

A playful ad describes personal services for women including scientific hair shampooing, scalp massage, hair dressing, facial treatment, manicuring, and styling. It promises comfort, health, beauty, and convenient, fairly priced services with dependable accessories from switches to transformations.

Special Lots Tea and Coffee at Store Price

Two special lots of tea and coffee offered at reduced prices. Howes Led and coffees described as fresh roasted daily in store to ensure flavor. Howen Garden chop tea advertised at discounted rate with packing noted to preserve delicacy. Front Baserne.

New books and authors list many titles and prices

A reader's catalog notes several new books including The Dude Wrangler by Caroline Lockhart from West and The Narrow House by Every Scott. Also listed are Enchanted Canyon by Honore Willsie and Velvet Black by Richard Washburn Child plus Timber Wolves by Bernard Cronin. Prices shown include $2 for several titles.

Caroline Lockhart Enchanted Canyon Honore Willsie Grand Canyon Arizona Desert Timberlands Yasmania Bernard Cronin Movstery Richard Washburn Child Edward J. O’ Brien

Special Value Ginghams and Cottons on Sale

Purchasers are offered Standard Red Seal ginghams at 17c and 15c trios of Percales and cottons. The sale advertises durable ginghams with plaids and checks, variety of patterns, and lengths suitable for dress fabrics. The copy highlights saving stripes and color assortments with attractive prints.

Dresses at 14.50 in silk or wool appeal to style

Women seek beauty and fine dressmaking will see these dresses. Silk gowns in tafteta satin poplin and tricotelette in dark shades and grays feature trimming and embroidery. Wool dresses white tricotine serge offer life and charm. priced at 14.50 in the second floor.

Sik

Glowing sweaters for little girls in bright hues

Bright cheerful girls sweaters burst into view with jade peach tomato red and blue shades. Striking stripes add contrast while navy and brown offer softer tones. Sizes range up to nine dollars and fifty cents, with playful weave patterns.

Copenhagen

Inlay pumps of clever charm 106- d Spoo. catlen

Mercerised creton, white black and solars. basting thread. unread labels. sewing notions. White and black fabrics, Dexters cotton, Ske mercerined fanning cotton in multiple colors. Includes various lines of fabric and notions with price hints and stock notes.

Clark

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