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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1923

Page

3

Strike Chaos in Germany Drives Paper Money Prices Higher

Berlin reports a serious strike wave causing scarce paper currency as wages lag behind soaring costs. Prussian officials struggle to mobilize cash for payroll while printers and factories face shortages and rising unrest amid a wage dispute. New firm opens as H Sebrins Carburetor Corp leases Knowiton Street site.

Berlin Associated Press Reichsbank Igbor HamBurg Tours A General Htechi Bio

Auto registration totals rise in state record

The motor vehicle department reports state registration reached 169,835 for the period, with July 1 totals showing more than 1,700,000 combined vehicles nationwide and Vermont, Nevada, New Jersey and other states contributing to the rise. Rhode Island and New Hampshire also figure in the year’s totals as Vermont posts 169 thousand-plus registrations.

Depar Staix Vermout Nevada New & Melaware New Connecticut Rhodene New

Anniversary note burning at St Paulus German Lutheran Church

The sixth anniversary event at St Paulus German Lutheran Church on Karrier street features the burning of the mortgage note by three charter members William Wolfram William Groninger and Merman Spoering. Two services tomorrow and Monday include sermons by Ef Brueck missionary of Hoboken and B Gestinski of Bristol with social to follow.

St. Paulus German Lutheran Church Karrier Street William Wolfram Wiliam Groninger Merman Spoering Ef. Brueck Sionary Hoboken B. Gestinski Bristol Women's Aid Society Fergymen Connecticut Beaman Mis

Moore Woes Cancel State Office Bid

George Moore of Tueidge port, former commander of the Harry W. Coryden post, American Legion, was poised to seek a higher office but his bid collapsed. Local delegates from the Waterine Legion post and Campaign for Captain E. P. Armstrong gathered to name a new candidate. The state convention is planned for September with Armstrong, a noted organizer in Waterbury, aiming to retain leadership.

George Moore Tueidgeport Harry W. Coryden American Legion Waterine Legion E. P. Armstrong Waterbury Pit Armstrong Edchard Kelley Waterbury

Waegemans auto contained liquor health or healer misread

Edward A Waegemans of Madison avenue cigar maker faced arraignment in City court on a charge connected to transporting liquor in a vehicle. John Stankwitz of 136 Saint extension was fined 175 dollars with a suspended sentence. Raymond Axelleon of New Bedford Massachusetts arrested for driving while intoxicated was fined 200 dollars with costs and a suspended 19 day sentence.

Edward A. Waegemans Madison Avenue John Stankwitz Sis Elven Raymond Axelleon New Bedford Mass Eternae Fuence Squar

Cousins Marry Despite Objections in New Haven

A fragmented item reports that two cousins married despite opposition from family and local authorities in New Haven. The piece mentions M. Lacotitil, a Mt. Carmel farmer, and a director from Arlington, with unclear ties to a New Haven high school, and notes required knowledge of certain individuals, with several garbled names and places.

Haven

Delegates from New Mexico refuse statement in dispute

Delegates from New Mexico refuse to admit that resolutions were settled or that they would leave the City satisfied as discussions with American representatives Charles Ware and John Baker Payne concluded. The record shows reluctance to approve or accept the proposed terms at this time.

Harvey Lerver Charles Baecer Payne Wade

Services for Harding Held in Peking

Memorial services for President Harding were held in Peking with a simple guard and attendees from the legation, while Western observers noted the ceremony under heavy attendance and security. The event followed the President’s death and reflected formal tributes from international diplomats.

Harding Peking

Wash dress sale and heavy knitted suits at reduced prices

Each wash dress must go at once with prices cut now for quick buying. Splendid heavy knitted wool suits in black with color borders reduced from 55 to 5.75 and now 3.95. Plain black heavy knitted suits in extra sizes offered as second finor, rear, reduced from 7.50 and 8.50 to 5.00.

Pretty new cotton waists and overblouses

Pretty new cotton waists and overblouses advertised for immediate wear. The items are described as crisp, dainty, sheer and cool, with dimity fabric, tucks, tiny pleating, and a touch of colored embroidery to add chic appeal. Priced at 2.

Women’s sleeveless sweaters debut for active wear

New sleeveless sweaters for women touted as ideal for riding hiking golfing or casual wear. Slip on with a coat for cool days, featuring pretty stitching and practical styling.

Women's Gloves for Proper Dress in White Beaver

Advertises women's gloves with 16 button length and double tipped fingers in white beaver and blick materials. Mentions two clasp sik gloves with double tipped fingers in white beaver or flax. Prices listed as $1.50. Includes vendors Muiin Toor and Deft Ewnies.

Little Women edition offered in cloth bound cover

A low priced edition of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women becomes highly popular in cloth bound form with a color cover by Jessie Wilcox Smith. The item is advertised as a girls' book bargain available at the store’s rear floor.

Louisa M. Alcott Jessie Wilcox Smith

New Felt Outing Hats Add Chic Style On Second Floor

Snap and go to these new felt outing hats with browns in dark shades and a full range of felts and velours. Simple chic trimmings include long feathers or velvet flowers with prices from 3.95 to 4.25. Untrimmed shapes and a wide array of designs let customers tailor their own hat on the second floor front.

Meni Shoes Show Special Prices at Fairfield Avenue Store

Meni advertises a full line of men shoes on sale this Saturday at special prices. Highlighted items include calf English oxfords in tan and mahogany, blue bluchers, and brown kid oxfords with prices around 5.75 and 4.75. Main floor rear display.

Fairfield Avenue

Underwear Values in Men’s Summer Weights

Readable fragment notes price drops on men’s summer underwear and knit cotton combination suits with broken sizes. Balbriggan shirts and drawers in light weight show reduced prices from 50 cents to 42 cents. Mention of main floor right front area.

Nainsoak Sonstead 8&C

Women's Underwear Specials Stand Out At Sale

Women’s undergarments priced low with light weight cotton combinations in shell finish and nainsook blends. Children's knit cotton combinations and infants’ socks offered at deep discounts. Main floor left rear displays and marks include reduced prices such as 85c and 39c.

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Germany H. Sebrins Quet Carburetor Corporation of Westport Knowiton Street Nainock Union Vale Radford B. Smith’s Dollar Store Pativteld Aye. and Braud St Logal Moore Waegenman Perrin Pa— Memorial Servi Turding Whei Bridgenart Chidren Palm Beach Gowere Lary Sporting Briar Cliff
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