Warning Issued On Faulty Christmas Mail Addresses
The Post Office issued a public appeal for guidance on addressing Christmas mail to reduce the large number of misrouted items. Records show 16,719 pieces required directory service between December 22 and 27, many ending up in the dead letter office. Common errors include missing street numbers and wrong or old addresses.
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Post Office
Tautt
Chastmw
Ione Streets
Tory
Bridgeport
Postal cards require new two cent postage change
Government notice warns mail return due to misaddressing and stresses the new two cent rate on domestic postal cards while foreign countries generally require three cents. The article highlights the impact on common correspondence and urges adherence to updated postage rules. Departments urge citizens to check stamps before mailing and ensure correct addresses.
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Domentic
Stone Talks Steel Work At Lions Luncheon
Howard Stone of Buntering Haivens explained steel history from primitive fire forged steel to tempering Damascus steel. He traced U S steel industry from Lake Superior ore to Pittsburgh, and outlined Bessemer and open hearth production methods.
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Stone
LIONS
Howard Stone
Buntering Haivens
Lions Club
Strilfield Hotel
Mr Stone
British Museum
Ir Stone
United States
Lake Superior
Pittsburgh
Mr. Stone
Ulster Ratifies Irish Boundary Agreement
The Ulster parliament today ratified the agreement on the Irish boundary. Belfast reports confirm the formal approval amid ongoing political discussions surrounding the border arrangement.
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Ulster
Belfast
Cascarets Laxative Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as the nicest laxative to relieve constipation and headachy dizziness. It promises gentle stimulation of the bowels, clearer heads, cleaner stomachs, pink tongues, and rosy skin with one or two tablets any time. Directions apply for men women and children.
Staples High senior play set for December 17 18
Cast announces for Staples High School annual senior class play The Whale lawns Luking is the expected hit as December 17 and 18 are the show dates in the MC A auditorium A list of students including M Henes Simmons James Burke Miss Henry Sitttmois Helen Reebin Mass Lthel Simmons Miss Letts Mary Alice Shroyer Mr Donald Swift and others is released The production is presented amid high school activity and a push for strong attendance
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Greuu
Staples High School
MCA
Nus
M Henes Simmons
James Burke
Henry Sitttmois
Walt
Helen Reebin
Mass Lthel Simmons
Dorothy Donahe
Miss Letts
Mary Alice Shroyer
Donald Swift
Juegh Boobeatie
Roger Shields
Prank Crwsughan
Chester Binng
Simmons Pafine
Wesley Gilitte
Sadie Bloom
Fuoline Chusone
Sally Gus
Muss Ja
Ared Ciofutt
Malcolm Thomas
Hemson
Wilbur Johnson
Hugh B
Beatie
Beattie
Wesley Gillette
Fairfield Republican Womens Association
GOP
Willam R. Munson
East Church Street
Westport Republican Womens Club
Fairfield Club
John Crawford
Martha Traylor
William Krause
William Oo MW Mgnson
Frederick M Simon
Elermin Langgettel
Pagum
Coalidge Clu
Saugatuck Congregational Church
Greens Drug Store
Church Improvement Fund
Minnie Jones
Eugene McKenna
Myrtle Avenue
Ymca Gymnasium
Womens Town Improvement
Westpot
Kroyal James Inn
Bridgeport Credit Mews Association
Bedford School
Hendrik van Loon
Europe
Fat Center
New York
George W Algers
Westport
Grange Meeting Honors Members and Visitors at Thanksgiving Supper
A Grange meeting at Grange hill Tuesday night featured a Thanksgiving supper for 145 members and visitors. The fourth degree was conferred by Norfield Grange device team on several candidates. Speeches highlighted by Robert Wilson and Mrs. Fred Dunham preceded by a short address and trip sketch. Numerous local names and visits are listed including guests and hosting families.
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Easton Dee
Grange Hill
Norfield Grange
Toi
Norton
George Kaléack
Guntive Bergquist
John Kochis
Robert Wilson
Norfell
Bredantec
Min Maly Latapmeir
Lred Simpson
Sheltinm
Tuedus
Fl OW Wight Willam
Tared Sunfert
Teeding Spert
Wailer
Tarinthai Stall
Plizabeth Willatos
Stratfield
Drank Kendall
Hamilton N.Y
John Brodhin
Inng Port
John Mellen
George Li Perry
Luunel Revenue
Trilzepust
Personal Shopper ad offers scarves and gifts in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut on December 10 1925 a personal shopper advertises a variety of silk rayon and crepe de chine scarves in bright colors with prices from 2.50 to 7.50. Also offered shoe trees ribbon trimmed sets lace boudoir pillows and fancy neckwear with prices from 0.25 to 4.95 and 1 to 3 respectively.
Garter Sets with Ruffles and Feather Trim Sale
Vintage garter and garter sets feature ruffled edges with bows buds or ostrich feather trim. Sets include puff bags and are nicely boxed. Prices range from 38 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents.
Hoover Club offer eases purchase with one dollar
A historical ad promotes joining the Hoover Club for one dollar as a formal part of the Hoover vacuum purchase. It states the balance will be paid in regular installments and features a home delivery promise. The notice invites readers to call Barnum 454 and ask the Hoover man to call on the Main floor rear.
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Hoover
Barnum
Decorative Pillows Offered in Varied Styles and Prices
Assortments of unusual beauty are ready for selection with dainty organdie pillows priced at 1.65 and rayon pillows in unique shapes and designs offered at 2.95.
Fancy Ribbon Novelties for Gift Giving
Ribbon trimmed powder puff and mirror sets priced 1 to 3 dollars come boxed. Pena boxes in ribbon with flower trimming large round shapes priced 1 dollar. Dainty ribbon decorations from 10 cents to 1 dollar for large flowers and bows. Umbrellas in colored covers from 3.25 to 12.50 with matching handles. Boudoir slippers satin quilted in orchid rose delft blue and black priced 3.50 to 4.50. Christmas flowers and boutonnières in various metals and lifelike colors, mostly boxed, priced 0.50 to 1.50.
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Delft
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