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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1925
Page
15
The ad extols Pepsodent as a modern scientific dentifrice that removes a film from teeth, improves color and gum health, and contrasts with old methods. It promises a 10-day tube free via coupon, urging readers to try the new method endorsed by authorities.
Five hundred Bridgeport High School girls operate the D. M. Read company department store with regular staff advising. Students run all functions from sales to merchandising while displays and lunches are organized by the Girls' Student League. Events include a fan parade and shoe fashion shows across morning and afternoon sessions.
Bridgeport workers must switch to new postal rates at midnight as second class mail departs the old pricing. Beginning tomorrow one half cent per two ounces applies to all non first class letters, with half cent stamps and one cent stamps continuing for denominations and stamped envelopes. The post office reports doubled circular mail traffic as firms rush to use old rates. The new stamps include a sepia half cent with Nathan Tals likeness and a one and a half cent stamp with a President likeness, plus a quarter dollar special handling stamp.
Yesterday two youths were injured in separate crashes on Main street near Atlantic and near High. A girl, age unspecified, was taken to St. Vincent's with a suspected skull fracture after being struck while chasing a ball by a car driven by John W. Boland of Norman street. A fourteen year old boy received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle driven by Peter Rocenfelt of Capitol avenue near High Street.
A Jewish delegation will meet British colonial secretary L A Amery to press for Sir Herbert Samuel to serve a second term as Palestine high commissioner. A supporting demonstration occurred at a synagogue attended by the high commissioner. Burial notices and funerals follow for Ephraim B. Murphy, infant Martin B. Simpson, and Marie Beatrice Pratt with services across Bridgeport and Stratford.
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