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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
12
Real estate operator Tim Burke discharges a loyal lieutenant and rivals Pol Gaillard and Michael Cadrigan pursue a coveted Long Island property owned by Professor Husted. Veronica, Cadrigan’s stepdaughter, bonds with Pol while dangers loom as rival plans to transform the hermit professor’s shore property into a public venture, possibly a children’s home or cemetery.
A discussion contrasts how men and women view home furnishings with focus on upholstery fabrics, wood veneers, and lamp shades. The piece notes husbands favor comfort and practical design while wives examine fabric wear, wood construction, and overall quality to ensure lasting value in a shared home.
Secretary Jardine entered Walter Reed Army Hospital for treatment of a stoma disorder. His condition was described as not serious. He has suffered from the ailment for years, aggravated by a recent long western trip that forced a rest in Wisconsin.
In Rockland Maine on August 4 AP discloses former Delaware Senator Saulsbury showed improvement after a trip home. Dr Eben Alden said Saulsbury rested well and is kept quiet to avoid relapse, reflecting continued careful monitoring of his condition.
The Maples welcomed weekend visitors including Mrs. John Fr. Vester Mrs. P B Coolidge Mr and Mrs Briwin W Weil G M Michier of New York and Mrs F P Howe Kristy R Mr and Mrs L E Waller Wilkes Barre Ja Mr and Mrs R E Broom of Philadelphia to the Greenwich area.
In Duluth Minnesota Knights of Columbus paraded through city streets with more than 3 600 participants from every U S state and nations Canada Mexico Panama Cuba Puerto Rico and Alaska as a sendoff to the 48th annual international convention. They gathered for a pontifical high mass at the amphitheatre marking the religious opening.
An afternoon frock with printed chiffon and kimono sleeves is described as pattern No. 1740. It features a wrapped skirt and front cascade and back detail. Available in bust sizes 34 to 44 inches and suggests fabrics such as satin, silk, georgette, crepe, or voile. The 46 inch size uses 312 yards of 40 inch material.
A reading of a damaged coupon text directs completing a pattern order. It references filling name and address, pattern number, and payment method, addressed to Pattern Editor, Bridgeport Telegram, with coins or stamps enclosed. The fragment shows incomplete fields and unclear data.
A reflection on walking and leisure arguing that driving cars cheapen life and education. It values dirt road experiences, wildflowers, and foot travel through childhood memories, contrasting rural strolls with fast modern motoring. The essay laments youth losing direct contact with nature and walking.
New Haven August 4 AP Faustina Barlow arrested yesterday on a Harrison law violation after police found a small quantity of alleged rope in her possession. She is held in $1,000 bond pending trial next week.
Lowell Mass August 4 AP a plan to abolish the secretary treasurer office held by Martin T Joyce of Boston was proposed at the state branch American Federation of Labor convention here today A special committee on Finances reported the books are in an involved condition making it impossible to obtain a balance of receipts and expenditures a new office would be created to handle finances
A reader asks etiquette rules on holding sandwiches with the right hand, walking with a male companion, positioning a girl between two boys for protection, and whether unmarried ladies should have Miss on calling cards. The guidance emphasizes right hand for eating, the man asking permission to walk, a girl walking between two boys for protection, and that Miss on cards is not only proper but demanded.
A mother describes cooling off in hot weather by gathering children away from lemonade to play a game. Each child tells a story about something cold, taking turns to name the coldest things they can think of, and the group keeps their temper through imaginative prompts.
A travelogue tone extols outdoor labor as a health source. Vigorous gardening and farming strengthen the heart lungs kidneys and muscles through use. sweat and deep breathing purge waste, enrich oxygen, and build stronger bodies. Honest work is presented as foundational to robust health.
Hot weather brings sour milk to the fore and several cake and cookie recipes use it. Sour Milk Chocolate Cake, Sour Milk Spice Cake, Pudge Cake, and Sour Milk Drop Cookies offer home treats baked in moderate to hot ovens with simple ingredients like butter, flour, sugar, and spices. Tomorrow a crocheted mereless sweater.
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