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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1926
Page
3
Mrs Florence Unonkins testified that her husband’s affections shifted after a sister’s visit. The fragmentary report describes emotions, family tensions, and the spread of private matters through the household in what appears to be a court or local society inquiry.
Mrs Hopkins recounts a love triangle revealed by a diary written by the younger sister. The diary showed the spouses’ betrayed feelings, and the court granted the divorce. Both Hopking and the sister have disappeared. LT sacrificed for Dare to attend college, leaving LT heartbroken.
A Yale seismograph at Peabody Museum in New Haven is described as an infant requiring constant care. The device rests in a museum base, records earth motion with a needle on a rotating drum, and is monitored for signs of Earth tremors. The article notes the instrument’s delicate parts and daily handling before transmitting data to the U.S. Geological Survey in Washington.
Stergy Crawford denounces British treatment of Afro Caribbean peoples in Trinidad and Barbados, calling English colonialism a failure. He cites land access limits for colored residents, low wages, and poverty, contrasting with American and Argentine progress and noting temperate behavior in Italians and South American constitutional flaws. He praises Argentina’s potential while recounting travel impressions from Barbados to Buenos Aires.
August 11. The ships used for religious rites in early Rome will be recovered from Lake Nemi’s rocky bed. Two galleys lie about 200 feet down and would likely fall apart if raised. The government will drain 315.9 million cubic feet of water to remove the ships and search the lake bottom for other remains and treasures.
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Crown Princess Lovise visited Nawlians, attending social events as the future Swedish ruler and his party toured the island. The royal party plans further island stops before continuing to Japan aboard the Hibera plane.
Louise Fazenda, a noted motion picture star, obtained a divorce from director Joel M. Smith in Los Angeles on desertion grounds. The decree was granted by Judge Walter Gates amid the star’s public fame.
Westport officials fill ground on the 39 side of Compo Beach road to add about one half acre of parking amid persistent space shortages this season. The project is led by the Town Highway department and aims to ease congestion at the Reach.
The article notes a $22,600 paid for the autograph of Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration of Independence, claimed as the largest sum for a single signature. It also states a free employment agency has placed 113,837 motion picture extras in the first eleven months, compensating nearly $100,000 for their labor.
Fresh from the ovens every day bread rolls pies cakes and pastry are offered in a daylight bake shop on the fifth floor with modern machinery and careful supervision. Visitors can expect wholesome treats and specials including almond coffee rings and blueberry cake in the basement center.
Baronet satin-heavy fabric described as lustrous and suitable for dresses and slips. Available in 40 inch width in honeydew red coral peach white black turquoise orchid and sun glow for $1.50 per yard. Located on the third floor front.
A local home store advertises expert staff ready to fill orders, handle any task no matter how small, and even develop snapshots mailed in. The on site studio uses heavy paper prints with developing available for any size, 10 cents for 10 prints, and lustre prints priced 6 to 9 cents.
A new assortment of stamped goods for embroidering offers a 14 inch rabbit toy and a polar bear on eiderdown, simple to make for children. Each kit completes for $1.50. Also featured is an 80 by 100 rose Tussah Silk bed spread set for $6.95.
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