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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1923
Page
8
A simple detail for the Westinghouse Iron makes ironing easier. The beveled edge lets you see the work without bending, saving the back as the larger ironing surface speeds up chores.
Pelina DalBenzio sues in Superior Court for his six year old son Dario alleging a cow chain caused a fall on August 24 1928. Damages of 2000 are sought with the case returnable the first Tuesday in September. Plaintiffs name Vincenzo and Michelina Degalle as defendants.
A lawsuit details injuries from a cow on a Beechmont Avenue lot used as a neighborhood playground. A chain tethered the animal, sweeping across the path and upsetting a child. The case concerns ownership and duty on the land.
Spector’s Inc announces a special prize in the Zain Adwriting contest offering a 14 karat gold filled Waal pen and pencil set valued with Grecian engraving. Entries must be submitted by August 31 to be eligible. Spector’s then opens a new Main Street store September 1. Regular prizes are judged daily with winners announced in the Sunday Fest. check Telegram and Post for daily updates and new merchant prizes.
Bridgeport Post Telegram outlines a 1925 adwriting contest for the public. Rules ban pros, allow multiple prizes, open entry anytime, require ad content on postcard size paper with names, judge by local committee, weekly prize lists published, no need for elaborate ads, prizes awarded for ideas not grammar, and entrants urged to study advertisers.
Advertisers are invited to submit ads for a contest with prizes awarded for the best ads. Entries should be sent to the advertiser and not to the paper. Judges will evaluate the submissions, and winners receive special prizes.
Local firms offer prizes for the best newspaper ads. John F. Keane & Co awards watches, Rockwell & Co offers two dollars fifty for ads about hose, and Contin & Co provides a gallon of floor finish for the top ad about floor finish. Other sponsors include Spector's, Miner Read & Tudlock, Comstock-Willet Co, Mantleis Baby Sitop, Mitchardy milk, Hindle Drug Stores, American Thermos Bottle, Castile soap and Shampoo, Shepfield Lunch, Novohottz, and A W Garrtt Co with prizes ranging from canned goods to insulation materials for ads about their products. Entries must be sent to the newspaper by December 4.
An advertisement offers a special prize for the best ad received by September first. First prize is a $6 Mallory hat for the best Mallory hat themed ad. Second prize is a $12 Eversay set consisting of a gold pen and pencil.
A fragmented list of local merchants and businesses in Barnum and surrounding streets. Mentions include The Arthur L. Clark Co 1710 Main St and various shops across Main Street Fairfield Ave Knowllint Broad Street and State. The ad-like item promotes autos, tires, groceries, baby goods, clothing, furniture, syrup, flour, and theatre venues in a regional historic catalog format.
New York Ace 23. The Administrative Committee of the National Association of Credit Men commends President Coolidge for his prompt action in grappling with the anthracite coal industry dispute. It urges immediate agreement between operators and employees, warning the public to demand settlement and noting alternative fuels available if the stalemate continues.
Alonao Webb of Boston files foreclosure suit in superior court against C C Stewart Leckie George Boles and the Putnam company over a 6000 mortgage on Greenwich Milbank Avenue property. Pettition seeks 9000 in damages with a September 1 return date.
Turner of Pittsburgh and Cecile King of New York as executors of Matilda Lichbauer's estate, Laurence Timmons, Esther M. Ferrig, Caroline King, Maher Brothers Corp, Pred G. Wilson, and Marge Wellstood named as defendants in a foreclosure action brought by John Maher of Greenwich for a £5000 mortgage on property. Trial set for the first Tuesday in September in the Superior court.
Negotiations are under way for the sale of the Newfield Building located at Main Golden Hill and Middle streets. The estate of the late Sumaeh Ho Wheeler, owners aml chnea Schnei, local renies dealers, are involved. Reports say the sale was already consummated though parties disputed the deal. About $401,000 is invested in the purchase. The building is assessed with real estate.
A fragmented ad list highlights prize offerings for best written advertisements about Neponset rugs, Goer clothing, Julius Schwartz apparel, Chinker Tires, and Kyantae surfaces. Items include a Neponset rug, $50 goods, a $2000 Julius Schwartz suit, and retire to fit ear slogans among entries from citizens and local firms.
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