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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
4
The Dail Eireann was dissolved today in Dublin Aus. President Cosgrave in his valedictory speech noted the Dail passed 43 acts and thanked the deputies for their unfailing courtesy and cordial cooperation during the government’s difficult test.
Mabel Normand was thrown from a horse while riding near Coronada Beach California suffering a broken collarbone and other injuries. She was found in a hospital in Los Angeles and returned home by special car after the incident occurred last Sunday.
Two drivers faced charges of recklessness following a collision on Wear Avenue when one car swerved to pass and sideswiped another. The operators named were John E L Varnegie of North Chester, Miss, and Braston Tuite of New York, who, along with passengers Paul Seer and others, sustained minor injuries.
A fragmentary record notes a man seeking guidance on self help and a woman requesting a birthday gift. The dialogue mentions not needing direction and references Tim at a party, with a transcript style tone throughout.
A garbled archival passage references the devil and a general named Sherman, with enigmatic dialogue about a relation and a broader judgment. The readable segment hints at a historical or literary excerpt, implying satire or allegory and tying to a Dallas News context.
Announcement from the Xtace Med dependent authority says New Shore Road between Port and Sandy Newall is completed with concrete work and detours in place, joining East West connectors to Darien center. Road reopens to traffic with detours via Saugatuck. observers note a scenic route through Southport, Norwalk, and surrounding areas. The Highway Department upto August 6 outlines extensive construction and detours from New Milford to Kent, with varying traffic conditions and temporary waivers as work continues.
Neponset rug shop promotes an adwriting contest with cash prizes led by Bird & Son and Neponset Rug with a list of prizes including silver, watches, clothing, and car tires for best ads. Readers urged to submit through the Sunday Post and local shop.
Mike Supren and Ernest Dee were arrested for intoxication. Burkley in Gily court record fined 329 and Teel received a suspended sentence of 180 days.
Contest ad advertises special prizes for best sls written about the articles themselves. Ads must be sent to the advertisers, not the paper, and will be judged by regular judges.
Local ads promote Hatchway Union Suits and Hatchway Buttonless models. Numerous prizes award best ads about products from Kyanize gloss finish to Kum-A-Part cuff links and sealed evaporated milk. Competitions run through August with winners choosing sweater colors and styles from Spaulding and Minerva yarns.
Bridgeport Post Telegram outlines Zain Adwriting Contest rules for nonprofessionals. Entries may target all advertisers or a single one, with no subscription or coupon needed. Each ad on separate paper includes entrant name. winners are published weekly. ideas win prizes, not grammar or handwriting.
Irish patriot and Sinn Fein leader Plunkett, once minister of fine arts in the Irish Republican cabinet, was released from military imprisonment in County Kildare after a series of arrests and brief incarcerations. He joined Sinn Fein delegates at Versailles and later supported the Irish cause as a key figure in the independence movement.
In a brief conference with President Coolidge, George Harre urged American participation in the World Court. Coolidge declined to commit details while noting the proposal as one of the ripe times. The discussion aimed to shape upcoming policy and reflect on past attendance records.
A garbled historical ad list shows numerous businesses on Main Street and nearby avenues in Barnum. Entries include Buick automobiles, auto accessories, a bake shop, needlework, baby shop, banking, bread, evaporated milk, clothing, electrical appliances, furnishings, hats, livery, jewelry, floor coverings, creamery, a dairy, drumbeat of assorted shops with addresses and phone-like numbers.
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