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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1926

Page

4

Connecticut State Fair to Feature Livestock and Exhibits

The Connecticut State Fair at Charter Oak Park Hartford runs September 9 to 11 with 500 animals and 1 000 birds on display. Merchants and manufacturers show labor saving devices and home furnishings alongside a flower show and farm machinery demonstrations. Auto racing fire works polo circus and valleyville acts headline amusements as Governor Trumbull and staff attend.

Charter Vak Park Hartford United States Connecticut Valleville Joan H Trumbull

Storm Warning Issued for Peruvian Coastal Areas and Eastport

The Weather Bureau issued an advisory detailing a tropical disturbance moving north northwestward with a dangerous gale. A 72 mile gale was recorded at Port au Basque as the system nears the central area Sydney and affects Peru to Eastport, Me. The advisory time noted is 10:30 a.m.

Washington August &I Weather Bureau Peru Eastport Sydney Port Au Basque

Would You Like to Be Attractive and Healthier

The ad promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women's health and beauty. It claims health improvements lead to lasting attractiveness and notes the product has helped many women for over half a century, urging others to try it.

Lydia E Pinkham India Pinkham

Elizabeth Benson a prodigy child at sixteen months

The article narrates Elizabeth Benson named a prodigy after tests at age sixteen months, noting her extraordinary vocabulary of 159 distinct words, high intelligence, and rapid physical and mental development. It describes her upbringing by Elizabeth Speaks Five Words At Early Age of Eight Months and her mother’s dedication, schooling, and work, including an early teaching position in Marfa Texas while caring for Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Joy Baby Stoutemeyer Holt Smit Sue Tam Daily Dozen Ibbus Ibhus Baylor Marfa Texas Charles Marfa Rockies Mia Rice

Remarkable Child Elizabeth Austin A Gifted Infant

A mother's memoir shows Elizabeth Austin, born to a college couple, growing rapidly in intelligence. From stenography to childcare, the parents balance work and study while navigating mortgage challenges. At eight months she matches an eighteen month old in mental development, with a clinic noting her advanced speech and recognition.

Merriel Anne Austin Elizabeth Wage Cammer Navie Me Charles Ark College Maia

Stolen Auto Recovered Here in Fairfield Area

The automobile of Thomas Mor riasty of Morrissey Motor Co. was stolen Saturday night from Washington Avenue and found abandoned at the corner of Grand Street and James Street yesterday. The incident follows the vehicle being taken late Saturday night. The government in Manuga Nicaragua seized arms and ammunition hid in a central hospital hotel, an action said to thwart an uprising.

Thomas Morriasty Morrissey Motor Copany Fairfield Avenue Grand Street James Street Washington Avenue Manuga Nicaragua

New Canaan Man Recalls Wild West Adventure of 50 Years

Albert Miegle of New Canaan recounts his half century in Texas and the cattle and mining fronts. He travels with Pal Bay Tindall known as Billy the Kid eras and serves in the 8th Cavalry before returning home to Connecticut and Augusta Georgia.

Albert Miegle New Canaan New England West Frei Osborne Texas Connecticut Union United States Mr. Miegle Fred Osborne Beimg Wev Miegie Howe Surondell Star Soung Miegle Tindall Miegle Billy the Kid Bily the Kid Billy Hfe Woolly West The Bugle United States Army 8Th Cavalry Lncle Sam Augusta New Tingland

Tragic Roller Coaster Accident Kills 18 at Island Park

In Fall River Mass on August 8 Antone Monl, 32, of Trippstrest, was killed when a coaster beam struck his head after he rose to grab his hat. He reportedly did not wear the safety strap. Dr C H Bryant and Medical Examiner B W Storrs ruled accidental death and ordered burial in Newport.

Fall River Mass Antone Monl Island Park Nomi C H Bryant B W. Storrs Potsmouth Newport

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