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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
15
An advertisement-like passage claims Edna Wallace Hopper endorses exclusive face powders. It describes two powder types, price points, and how the powders are prepared by unnamed experts. The text urges readers to mail a coupon for samples and promotes a high-cost, luxury image.
Professor Nettleton of Yale discusses heroic drama and satire in Dryden's time in a lecture titled Heroic Drama and Tragedy Reds. He traces the era's escape literature, theatrical conventions, and the rise of heroic figures, noting actors, costumes, and the era's influence on national sentiment.
Unclear text indicates parties agreed to keep arbitration open on public services and related work port activity today. The fragment mentions about one hundred thousand workers possibly affected and a resumed dispute between sides. Further details are unreadable.
John Burn Buza of Lamesboro, Ca, jailed for perjury on his wedding day to Elizabeth Toth Gur3 61, 0% Fairfield, after deceit about prior marriage. He served part of a ten day sentence, obtained a license, faced delays at city offices, and the ceremony finally took place at Barnesboro. The couple then left for Barnesboro Pu, with Buza to care for his children.
A fragmented, dialect heavy speech story features a Parson warning about oil men and deception. It mentions judgment day, auctions, and a prophecy about oil wells and industry figures, with scenes of religious preachers and urban threats. The piece blends superstition with anti oil business sentiment and apocalyptic tones.
Purity Rebekah Lodge No 68 plans a Thursday night card party and supper at the K of P hall on Main Street. An orchestra will provide music for dancing led by Miss Anna Fischer and Miss Flor Hohier, with Ming Hendetta Harriegn and Restine Brugten assisting. Members who wish to help are asked to contact Miss Bohret.
In Probate court Judge Paul I Miller forced conservator Wo Bart Hennett to produce an expense book and accounting for funds tied to Brusenak and Joseph Wainenak. Bennett faces embezzlement charges after testimony questioned the accuracy of his records and a delay in his counsel’s arrival. The hearing was continued for one week as Bennett seeks competency and further production of papers.
A boy returns from school with a shaky report on grades. The father compares his mind to an overflowing basket, full of cheap novels he found around the house. He instructs the boy to fill the basket with chips then tries to add apples, illustrating how limited capacity explains the poor progress.
Fort Andrew, once armed with six guns, including a 42 pounder, and defended during the Revolution, is described as built in 1776. The government stationed troops there and later renamed it Port Andrew. Nostalgia and incomplete details surround the fort’s final disposition and nearby coastal defenses.
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