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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1922

Page

13

Japanese Play At Vacation School Excerpts

The Daily Vacation School connected with Washington Park M. E. church will hold its closing exercises Thursday night August 10. About sixty children have attended and will show memory work, Bible songs, and posters. A Japanese Play and an educational play titled Alice through the Postal Card will be presented by Junior girls. An honor system rewards daily star earners, with a total of seventy five points needed for a reward.

Giig Washington Park SM. H Alice Turing Tiley

Hong Kong European Section Swept by Fire

A major fire in Hong Kong’s European business district broke out tonight and raged fiercely. The Cameron hotel on Ice House road, the only American hotel, and the Grand Motel on Queens Road were heavily damaged, with several other buildings destroyed and Masonic Hall nearby under threat near Government House.

Hong Kong Associated Press Tas Cameron Hotel Ice House Road Queens Road Masonic Hall Government House Tie of

Thankful for a Little Child from Kutztown Pa

An advertisement-style notice touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as helpful for childlessness. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Canturs A Mertz of Kutztown praising the remedy after a year with a healthy baby and early walking. The piece urges women to try the product, claiming widespread positive recommendations.

Kutztown Lydia E. Pinkham Tom Lydia E. Pinkhar Lydia E. Pinkharm

Farmers oppose daylight saving plan move

Reports from upstate farm regions indicate farmers plan concerted action against daylight saving next year. Truck farmers say hired help quits on the daylight schedule while Long Island potato growers have already raised the issue. Many farm workers in the Tattler Yarns area customarily work late hours until sunset, prompting objections to the proposed time change.

Gomie Long Island Potatoe

Semaphore lights suggested to ease city traffic

William A. Ward of Gulf Coast Company reports semaphore signals on curbs with red green and yellow cycles improve traffic flow in cities like Bird. He rode Main Street and noted several stops could be avoided. signals seen four to five blocks away aid local policemen in coordinating prior to pedestrian crossings.

Traffe Bird William A. Wa Gulf Coast Company York Ward Gafety Mr. Ward

Personal notices mix social calls and events in Baltimore visit

Kenneth Keeter of Baltimore stays a week with painter Migs Katzleen Keeter of Ben Jeon street. Recent Yellow Tsowl Room guests include Mrs. John Walker Whee and Mrs. Bradford Warner among others. Victoria Today meeting announced. Sewing circle to gather at Silver Bandy club house Thursday morning. Plan to ride New Mayen trolley at 10 from Golden Hill and Main. Silk crepe fashion and lace stockings advertised. Golden Giant Shampoo ad promotes medium brown hair.

Kenneth Keeter Baltimore Migs Katzleen Keeter Ben- Jeon Street Sport Hill John Walker Whee Bradford Warner G. Stamford Julia A. Curtis AL OH Jeanie George Baers E Grifting Guilford M 4 L. Weidlich Mire Sie Walter Harald VI Helen Curtis Sarah Taylor Silver Bandy Club Golden Hill Main Stree

Grievances of Six Nations in Canadian dispute at The Hague

Syracuse July 31. Grievances of the Six Nations are outlined as they seek autonomy within treaty rights. The Six Nations oppose Canadian plans and demand direct tribal governance, including maternal descent custom and a veto on political independence within reservations. They press for funds accounting from land sales and oppose assimilation moves seen as imperial.

Syracuse N.Y Arbitration Council Council of the Six Nations Frank Logan Pilin Judicial Commission Nowlong Tha Hague Grand River St. Merts Six Nations United States Dominion Chhildren I Adian Congr Deslires Attar Docker

New York Stars Set for New Haven Track Meet

New York stars including Sam Butler Mike Devanny Sid Lasse Bor McAtlater Eddie Farrell and Jack Seliers are slated to compete in the New Haven track events. The event features 200 athletes, relay teams from Mohawk ALC St Ansten’s College and Bridgeport C, with a keen one mile relay race anticipated. tentative hammer throw entries are also expected from Ryan McDonald and McGearh though final confirmation hinges on potential unforeseen issues.

SI Waven Tuly Vom Tracy Sam Jenathy New York New Haven Som Butler Mike Devannyy Sid ‘Lasse Bor McAtlater Harry Fon Ryan McDonald Sad McGearh Eddie Farrell Jack Seliers Mr. Tracy Mohawk Alc St. Anstens College Bridgeport C Connecticut

The Well Dressed Escort Era Ends in Jazz Stylist Clash

A period of plush style in voca contrasts with a sober dress code for escorts and college youths found guilty of Jazz styles. Conservatives regain power as standard male attire shifts from flashy to plain, with jackets, hats, and trousers described in detail.

Voca Oring Sam Ellis Topcoats

Contested Democratic Nominations in Virginia

In Richmond Virginia contests loom as Democrats vie in tomorrow's primary for U S Senate and key district seats. Incumbent Senator Claude A Swanson faces former Governor Westmoreland Davis in a heated senatorial race. In the sixth and ninth districts James P Woodrum challenges incumbents, while district lines and party factions stir predictions of a fierce contest post primary.

Richmond Joly Associated Press Unites Shites Senate Virgina Claude A. Swanson Wemoreland Davie J. D James P. Woo Clifton A. Woodrum Busconimo George G. Petry Tazewell Slump Silla Mesalent Ant Dol Repupicas Republicag Swanson Gud Davis King Pubiely Arne Ble Senate Sengron Swansen I Aguicultura Dis Ant- Saloon League Virginia Stniter Swinson Mn Davis Hank Judee Woodrem Hig Deen Lig Poimenl Spegenesx Tidsye Woodrum

Ladies Porch or House Dress Pattern Notice

Pattern notice from Bridgeport Telegram describes a surplice waist dress pattern No. 1347 in sizes 30 to 44 with yardage details and price. Readers may order a mailed pattern for 10 cents and send name and address to Pattern Department, Bridgeport Telegram.

Stumpa Cain Bridgeport Telegram Barnum

Boy Campers Win Ribbons in Races

Edwin Buswell and George Pox, St. George’s church members from Danbury, returned from Camp Wood near Port Jefferson with first and second prizes in races and a relay. They competed with boys from New England states under camp supervisors.

Eawin Buswell Woot Avenue George Pox Danbury St. George's Church Pissessora Michevon Camp Wood St. and More Camp Port Jefferson Lod Edwin Woog New England

Death of City Service executive shocks Fifth Avenue

Frank W. Pyneault, vice president at Cities Service and junior partner at Henry L. Doherty, collapsed at his Fifth Avenue home in New York this afternoon. Indigestion was reported as the cause, after he left his office complaining of not feeling well.

Aw York Fifth Avenue Frank W. Pyneault Serviee Pany Henry L. Doherty and Company Fruenuff

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