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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1926
Page
7
Wesleyan University debates sweeping rule changes after a vote that protests and student conduct proposals trigger campuswide discussion. Administrators and student groups clash on policies, deadlines, and governance pressures as institutions seek clearer guidelines.
Fragmentary report states a farmer fired a shot killing a gos hawk and a rabbit on the farm. Details are unreadable in places but the event appears to involve a rural shooting incident and farm wildlife. Local authorities were not described.
An old fashioned ad invites shoppers with plain talk and a Square Deal. It claims to sell only absolutely perfect diamonds in blue white stones mounted in 18 karat gold. The retailer promotes a $2 weekly payment option and urges customers to bring gift lists to resolve shopping troubles.
An assortment includes single stone and cluster diamonds with sapphires, white gold and platinum designs, and a 20 year guarantee on a lead watch with a 17 jewel Elgin movement. Other items span combs, brush sets, mirrors, and amber Tuskeloid pieces in mahogany and walnut cases with cathedral chimes.
An unusually pretty holiday offering features fancy engraved mountings with platinum tops making stones appear larger. A very thin 20 year guaranteed reinforced gold case Gruen watch with 15 jewel precision movement promises reliability and style for the day after Santa arrives.
A sturdy daily watch offering a gold case and genuine leather strap. It is marketed as an accurate timekeeper and a practical gift suited to every man.
Luxurious flexible white gold and platinum bracelets mounted with blue white gems and other precious stones. Beautiful designs promise pleasing gifts with rubies sapphires aquamarines and many gems mounted in green white and yellow gold settings.
Pieces of the finest china are heavily encrusted with gold and fused under heat. Delicate designs are then etched, the gold salts and peppers, plates, odd pieces and entire sets make rich gifts.
Hamilton Watch known worldwide for railroad accuracy presents a white gold case timepiece with a 17 jewel movement. Described as a great favorite, it promises reliable timekeeping and refined decoration.
An assortment of gold knives cigar cutters emblem charms and other small articles offer affordable gift options. The ad highlights items priced around two dollars and urges readers to pay to WEEK Next Year.
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