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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1925

Page

12

Land Shark Pol Gaillard Seeks Husted Property

Pol Gaillard, a land pirate figure, clashes with rival Michael Cadrigan over Long Island land owned by Professor Husted. Veronica, Cadrigan’s ward, aids Pol while warning him to stay away. Pol beds down a plan to thwart Cadrigan as tensions around the sought estate escalate and danger grows.

Bix Tim Burke Pol Gaillard Pol Long Island Professor Husted Michaeladrigan Cadrigan Long Island Sound Veronica Lke Aa Pol Galliard Husted Profresor Mrs. Tate Cadrigans Gulla Gulia Mr. Burke Greenwich Mr. Cadri

Sereno Favored for Four Year Postmaster Term

Congressman Merritt backs Joseph V. Sereno for a regular four year term as postmaster at Saugatuck Connecticut. Sereno, John W. Fike and George S. Dinkel passed the civil service exam and Sereno has served temporarily since January after Frank Sereno resigned. The appointment would be sent to the Senate in December for confirmation. the office pays $1800 annually.

George H. Manning Washington, D. C Schuyler Merritt Post Office Department Joseph V. Sereno Saugatuck Conn Senate John W. Fike George S. Dinkel

Mexico to Begin Paying National Debt to United States

Mexico will start paying its $500 million national debt, owed mainly to the United States, around September 1. A. M. Wilson, consul general for Mexico in New York and financial agent for the government, announced the plan at Ban Antonio, Texas.

Greenwich Robber Suspects Fined in Vagrancy Case

Greenwich August 27 four young men arrested yesterday after breaks at the railroad station and Riverside post office were found guilty on vagrancy charges in court today and fined five dollars and cents each.

Greenwich Riverside

Seagrass Furniture Lets Outdoor Spaces Endure Summer

Chinese sea grass furniture is recommended for outdoor use as moisture shrinks fibres and tightens the weave, improving durability through showers and sun. The piece describes pea green sea grass items with terra cotta walls, ragstone floors, and a canvas canopy, plus options like sunproof upholstery and rubberized fabrics, contrasted with obstinate old hickory for porch and garden settings.

Marian Moore

Belgium Considers 50 Million Dollar Loan in U S

Brussels August 27 The Belgian ministry of finance studies possibilities of floating a fifty million dollar loan in the United States in the autumn. The long term loan would be offered in the American market with proceeds earmarked for internal improvements.

Brussels United States Ministry of Finance

Efficient Housekeeping Preserves and Pickling Instructions

Housekeeping notes detail making Mustard Pickle and Chili sauce from peppers cucumbers tomatoes and other produce. Steps include chopping peppers with onions, simmering with vinegar sugar and spices, sterilizing jars, and sealing for long storage. Includes quantities for peppers cucumbers tomatoes and assorted vegetables.

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Our Children by Angelo Patri on child social exposure

The piece argues children benefit from meeting varied people while guarding infants from overstimulation. It urges parents to balance doorway strangers and family visitors by age, selecting appropriate guests, and using tact to allow growth. It notes isolation harms, promotes diverse social input, and ends with Roman origin of the word circus.

Banker's Estate Left 10 Family

Francia Lee Higginson of Lee Higginson and Company leaves the estate mainly to the banker's widow and seven children. Executors named are Francia Higginson Jr. and Frederic S. Goodwin. Mrs. Higginson receives $16,000 now and an $80,000 annuity. after the annual payment, the residue is split equally among seven Higginson children. Total value not disclosed.

Boston Francia Lee Higginson Lee Higginson and Company Francia Lee Higginson, Jr Frederic 8. Goodwin Dover

One Piece Dress Pattern No 2104 for Teens

Telegram Daily Pattern Service offers a practical one piece dress for a 16 18 or 20 year old with a simple necking and scarf tie. Fabric options include crepe satin crepe faille novelty ribbed silk or plaid stripe. Pattern 2104 costs 15 cents and requires 4 yards 36 inch fabric for size 16 with 5 8 yard contrast.

Oesophagus Health Warnings from X Ray Expert

A recent meeting of X ray specialists discussed cancer causes with emphasis on the esophagus. They warned that high pressure living and rapid eating may raise cancer risk. Readers were advised to avoid hard crusts and hot or icy drinks that irritate the delicate esophageal lining.

Plan to Tell Twins Apart By Initials On Dresses

A mother explains how she distinguishes her twin girls Olivia and Barbara by sewing their initials O and B on their dresses. She notes the system helps observers tell them apart and reduces repetitive questions from others.

Que Olivia Barbara

Etiquette Q and Flowers for the Bride Guidance

The article answers etiquette questions from Mrs. Beeckman on card engraving for a young girl, including size, the use of Mise, and whether to include an address. It also discusses who pays for wedding flowers, noting the bridegroom pays for the bouquet, and suggests the bride or her family arrange attendants and costumes while the best man or ushers should not bear floral responsibilities.

Mra. Beeckman Tom Ao Migs Bristol Ushera

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