State Policeman Jitney Whistles Bridgeport Transit
State Policeman and jitneys alleviate congestion in Bridgeport as 30 to 40 minute wait times at the terminus are reduced. Lew Haven buses run during peak hours, with lines between 5 and 1. Officials report cooperation to preserve jitney as a transport option. Drivers assist passengers, returning luggage and belongings via headquarters after verification.
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Erroc
New Haven
Schwarta
Bridgeport
Disney
Nat
Girl Too Homesick to Await Court Honor
Washington reports Miss Marguerite Simonds daughter of Mrs C C Calhoun of Washington who gained fame after dancing with the Prince of Wales during his American tour has returned from London without waiting to be presented at the British court due to homesickness for America.
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Washington
America
Marguerite Simonds
C.C. Calhoun
Jast
Prince of Wales
London
Quit Tobacco with No-To-Bac Ad Claim
Advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple, reliable aid to drop smoking, chewing, or cigars. It promises instant relief from cravings and a complete break from tobacco with a money back guarantee if cravings persist.
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Cascarets
Ponzi Recites Secret of Riches From Coupon Scheme
The interview reveals Ponzi describing a複inter national reply coupon scam using stamps as collateral. He claims to have bought coupons abroad, redeemed them for cash, and used a Securities Exchange company to process transactions. Authorities question legality, while Ponzi asserts profits flow from foreign governments and exchange rates.
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Securities Exchange! Company
Cammerce
Post Office
T Rex
United
Swres
Ighy
Switzerland
Norway
Ponzi
International Postal New
Lifeguards Rescue Two at Fairfield Beach
Lifeguard Louis Beckworth and a second rescuer saved Abe Senneesein and another man after a canoe capsized in fifteen feet of water near Fairfield Reach. Senneesein clutched his rescuer and nearly drowned. Beckworth's swift stroke helped bring both men to shore and the casualty was revived after about fifteen minutes of work. A second swimmer nearby was watched by Beckworth and brought to safety.
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Abe Senneesein
Ool
State Street
Fairfield Reach
Louis Beckworth
Black Rock Avenue
Sencesain
Seneesein
Sencesein
Beckworth
Seneeseth
Ste Savers
Muszka Fast-Track Navy Promotion Sets Record
John Muszka, who joined the U S Navy six months ago, graduates from aviation school as a third class quartermaster. Navy officials call it one of the quickest promotions on record, noting shortages of qualified personnel accelerate promotions across grades.
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John Muszka
U.S. Navy
Navy
Brothers war tale promised in Sundays Post
Agnes and Egerton Castle offer a notable short story Brothers in the Sundays Post. A war tale about the things that move a man to act even at personal cost. Readers are invited to not miss the piece this Sunday.
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Agnes
Egerton Castle
Toon
Social notes from Bridgeport and surrounding areas in August
Personal notes record residents visiting and traveling in August. Mrs Adelaide Harding rests after surgery at Bridgeport Hospital while Mrs Hutchinson plans to join Barnum and Bailey manager husband in Chicago. Several Hutchinson relatives and other families from Bridgeport and New York are noted for vacations in the White Mountains, Boston visits, and sailing plans.
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Mrs. Charles
Hutchinson
Rimwood Avenue
Caicago
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Adi Hutchinson
Chariog
Fred Bailey Mutchinson
Aeckery
Kennedy Circus
West
Doc Turner Locks In Men Call Police Aid
Policemen rushed from headquarters at midnight to release four men trapped in the Liberty Building on Main Street. Doc Turner of Capitol Service Co and his field men were inside when the watchman left, locking all exits. the telephone was used to summon police assistance.
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Liberty
Main Street
Doc" Turner
Capitol Service Company
H. c
Ballantine
Stanley Warner
Frank Wilson
William A Ford of Milford Dies at 48
William A Ford of Milford died today at 48 in Milford. He was the son of the late Charles W and Mary C Ford and a direct descendant of Milford’s first settlers. Survived by sister Adelaide Fenn and brother Charles W Ford, both of Milford. Rev Seane Briggs to officiate Thursday funeral at 2 p.m.
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Milford
William A.cord
Ford
Tls Town
Charles W
Mary C. Ford
Adelaide Fenn
Charles W. Ford
Seane Briggs
Connecticut Retail Butchers and Grocers Meet at Lake Compounce
Nearly 100 local butchers and grocers attend the annual convention at Lake Compounce Bristol. Delegates from the national association will address the gathering. A shore dinner and entertainment follow the business meeting.
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Lake Compounce
Connecticut Retail Butchers’ and Grocers’ Association
Bristol
National Association
Hands and Arms Made Surprisingly Beautiful with Der sitlow
An advertisement touts Der sitlow as a single application for beautifying hands and arms. It claims three shades flesh, brunette, and White. recommends White for hands and arms and notes the product lasts longer than powder without transferring to clothing.
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Derwille
Ashes to curb as citywide disposal starts October 1
Health officials announce a new refuse plan for Ashes Out Close to Carth. Collectors will visit each street weekly starting October 1. Receptacles must be placed at the curb in front of premises. backyards and yards are off limits. The change aims to save time by avoiding rear yard collection and will allow a trailer to cover triple the territory.
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Gallectors
Sylil
Playroom opens as safe afternoon for twins in town
Miss Catherine L Brady offers a chit free Kiddies Playroom at her Brooks and Pearl street home for children aged five to ten. Edith can bring the twins between noon and 6 pm, under supervision by Brady and her sister a trained teacher. The roomy second floor apartment features a screened balcony, dolls, a sand pile and a victrola with children’s records, all for seven cents per child.
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Evelyn
Eddie
Catherine L. Brady
Brooks and
Pearl Streets
Asl
Edith
Victrola
Misa Brady
Linder Sabten
Tam
Pergola Tea Room
Fairfela Avenue
Ash Creek
Lewie
Harold
Abercrombie-Bock ‘Electric Company
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Howard’s Buttermilk Cream Hindie
W.E. Goss
WA. Varney
William E. Goss
Mr. Gose
East River
N H
Ueto
Aquino
Varney
Lynn
Mass
USA
Europe
Blo
Fairfield
Abe Seneesein
Muszka
Miss Jkathryn
Hesley
Cassyille
S. Ys . Eos
Adelaide Harding
Alber
EH. Macdonald
Bridgeport Hospital
Berkshires
Canada
Mer
Raymond Evins
Hate
New York
Warnes
Arcadia di Saace
Meylin
White Mountain
Anna Louise Hutchinson
Elmwood’ Avenue
Helen Bullars
Mildred Husted
Bethers Hindle
Harriet Hunter
Irene Langenegser
Martha Johnson
Harry E. Husted
Carl Almgren
Southport
N.C
Andrew v Almgren
Melrose Avenue
William H. Comley
Crown Street
White Mountains
Louise Rollwagen
Howard Q. Speer
Boston
Misa Rollwagen
Jackson
N. Hise
Thomas Hood Macdonald
Brooklawn Avenue
Pittsburgh
Penn
Russell Macdonald
Caarias EB. Clapp, Jr
Lara
Doc
Turner
William A. Ford
Cuticura
Carth
Natalie
Westinghouse
Gillert Manufacturing Company
Court Exchange
Sumimsr
Alice Doyle
Liberty J
Fy ‘Bay
Bayer
Bayer Manufactura
Monassetica
Saltesticae
Long Island
Wall ST
Wissner
Che
Ets
Nestle
C. Nestle
AIST
Alks. M. B
Rillfay
State St
Ellen Larsen
Main St
Elizabeth Fenner
Iadien
Alma
BANK
Cor
Wall Street
Sheldon Axles
Buda Motors
Bridgeport Motor Truck CO
Bridg
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