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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1923

Page

3

Ward 10 Justice Minutes Case Heads to Appeals

The Appellate Division in New York upheld Walter S Ward's request to select a specific justice to perfect the minutes in his murder indictment of Clarence Peters of Haverhill Massachusetts. The defense seeks a removal of the indictment while the state contends the motion should move via the court of appeals. Further restraining orders and hearings were noted as part of the ongoing appellate surge.

New York Supreme War Walter S. Ward Clarence Peters Haverhill Mass Newburgh Court of Appeals Mith White Plains See

Fougt 390 Battles Dundes Crowned New World Champion

The text proclaims Dundes as the new world champion after a decisive battle, noting strong performance and victory over rivals. It captures the morale of defeat and celebration in a historic title moment.

Thermos Ad Contest Promises Cool Cash Prizes

A period ad writing contest offers a genuine American Thermos bottle and a $30 weekly prize for the best advertisement. Participants must submit ads to The Post Publishing Co by Thursday noon for judging the following Friday, with entries counting toward a 10 percent discount in select stores and a final cash prize.

Hindle Drug Co Thermos Rote Co Norwich Conn Post Publisheal Zain Post Publishing CA Post Publishing Co Snector's Ing Fairfield Avenue

Notable Figure Dies After Illness at City Hospital

An elderly educator with ties to Harvard and Yale passed away after a short illness at the city hospital. The deceased, known as Lik Mors or Mors Lik, was reported to have been connected to multiple academic circles and resided in the area surrounding Philadelphia. The exact date of death and full biographical details remain unclear from the fragmentary text.

Lik Mors Phily & Moxon Harvard Yale

Kyanize Advertised as Surface Finish Leader

A local feature highlights Kyanize products touted for exterior and interior surfaces. The piece notes durable coatings, easy application, and long lasting shine, positioning Kyanize as a top choice for homeowners and contractors seeking quality finishes.

Fest Ad DBS Special Prize by the Advertisers

Special prize offered by the advertisers for the best ads written about the articles themselves. All ads must be sent to the advertisers and not to the paper. Judging will be done by regular judges.

Special Pro for This Week Ad Contest Promoted

A historical newspaper item lists multiple advertisers offering prizes for the best ads about their products. JOAN FF. KANE & CO offers Hatchway Union Suits, SOCKWELL CO promotes silk hose, CONLEN CO features enamel, SPECTOR'S INC advertises cuff links, MENER READ & TOLLUS publicize evaporated milk, COMSTOCK WILLETT CO sells Phrasta, MANYELIEL'S BABY SHOP touts Minerva yarn, TSMELL DAIRY promotes milk, ADAMS BOTH BAKING CO offers bread, HINSDLE DRUG CO highlights barley, and an American Thermos Bottle prize is noted.

Joan FF. Kane & CO Sockwell, & CO Conlen & CO Spector's Inc MENER Read & Tollus Comstock-Willett Co Bhrasta Manyeliel Minerva Quality Tha Beat Minerva Yara Tsmell, Dairy Malls Milk Adams Both Baking CO Hinsdle Drug Co Hindle Drug Hindle

Merchants List for Local Contest Names BUICK Automobiles

A fragmented advertisement lists participating merchants for a local contest including The Arthur L. Clark Co at 1710 Main Street Barnum 6950 and numerous shops across Barnum. It references Auto Accessories, tire brands, clothing, lumber, jewelry, and other goods with scattered addresses and brand names.

Buick Automobiles Arthur L. Clark Co Main Street Barnum Quaker Cord A. Leschavolr Co Airfield Avenue Wavenor Uur Grocer ANU Childrens Shlisuik Blue Krochweil Wales Rexail Alain

Department of Justice probes gas price rises and possible price fixing

Washington August 13 The Department of Justice said it is investigating gasoline prices across central and western states amid a “price war” after 35 oil refineries reportedly shut down in August. Officials seek to determine if restraint of trade or production curtailment influenced the price surge. Refineries in the Mid- Continent field welcomed the inquiry and cited high profits from volatile supply.

Washington Department of Justice Utes Department Yie

Selective immigration urged for America by Davis

Secretary of Labor Davis returns from Europe urging selective immigration or none. He favors consular screening abroad, five year registration and surveillance, and an all American law to Americanize newcomers. He argues quotas and nonselective policies divide families and fail to curb dumping grounds.

WEAT York Davis Europa Washington America Beneft

Simple Rules for Zain Contestants

Post-Telegram outlines a Bridgeport contest allowing any nonprofessional writer to submit single ads about advertisers. Prizes include $500, weekly publications of top ads, and winners’ names and addresses. Submissions require name on back and top advertiser, no fees, and focus on ideas over grammar.

Ertigeport Post-Telegram Zain A. S Nswapapers 2Averton Pys Mmany Bridgeport Advertising Club The Sunday Post Wek

Handsome raccoon fur coats now on sale

A bold sales pitch promotes raccoon fur coats on the second floor rear with prices 275, 265, and 300. The dealer touts superior skins, careful workmanship, and flexible payment options including cash, charge accounts, and a Christmas Fur Club plan with storage until last payment.

Unusual wash goods at low prices in tissue ginghams

A retail notice advertises cotton challies 36 inches wide, dress ginghams and percales in assorted patterns, etamine suiting, and Windsor plisse. Fabrics previously priced higher are offered at 15 to 39 cents per yard, with limited quantities and main floor display.

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Fall Hats Blend French and American Styles

The display highlights hats with mixed French and American ideas, offering an extensive array of stylish velvet hats for only five dollars. Designers note one main feature per hat to fit diverse faces, enabling personal fashion expression. See the new fall collection today.

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