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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
14
An unnamed narrator sketches a tangled tale of romance and social intrigue. Gerald Dombey and Christopher Bentw ın vie for Myrtle while Mlle Tonlero captives and a Bohemian party stir secrets. A telegram to Lady Mary pivots the plot toward a London setting and unsettled loyalties.
Myrtile confronts Mary about ambition and affection as a telegram reveals Christopher’s political rise. Mary, bound by fidelity and pride, faces the threat of losing her crown of influence while Myrtile asserts her own claim, exposing hidden tensions and a possible rival romance.
Myrtle Moyer Eldred discusses whooping cough in infants and precautions for exposure. It covers when to separate the baby, feeding strategies during vomiting, serum effectiveness, rest, and careful nutrition during severe coughing spells.
A homemaker prefers a sunlit breakfast nook to start the day with family. The article describes arranging a cheerful kitchen corner with cream curtains, green and white gingham, and a gray and white theme, using a repurposed redone space and matching furnishings to evoke the morning warmth.
A reflective piece urges preserving children’s time for personal creation over imposed schedules. It argues that every person holds creative power, and forcing children into constant work or outside interests dulls inner vitality. Give youths one private hour daily to explore their own interests.
World war hero Sergeant Alvin C York visits Knoxville for a few days, recounting his not smoking, drinking, or swearing for ten years. He weighs 240 pounds, stands 6 feet 2 inches, and notes world peace is unlikely, yet hopes US entry aids it. He plans to fund and support educational facilities in his county, including teacher schools and a high school in Pall Mall through the York Educational Fund.
The page lists tomorrow's menu with breakfast and dinner items and presents several contributed recipes. Included are Sour Milk Cookies from Mrs A, Ginger Cookies from Mrs L H, Bran Coffee Mix, and Hoarhound Candy, detailing ingredients, mixing steps, and baking or cooling guidance.
Mrs Cornelius Beeckman answers reader questions on etiquette including whether laundered hand embroidered gifts should be given, keeping articles clean and fresh looking, and appropriate public behavior such as a man placing a arm around a fine shoulder in theaters, advising discretion and proper conduct.
A mother recalls how she soothed her frightened child by placing a small electric nightlight under the pillow. The boy, once afraid of the dark, now sleeps soundly with the light as a comforting habit, using it only occasionally and mostly sleeping in a normal room.
Mr Weintraub told a Chicago business audience the Dress Well and Succeed Campaign notes Sunday suits persist in distant districts but decline overall as consumers adopt newer styles. The trend shows one suit lasting longer when paired with other clothing, driving the exodus from Sabbath outfits.
The article recounts Harry A Sorensen describing an after hours mimeograph incident at a high school where technician Tam felt a severe shock touching a pile of printed copies. He notes static electricity from friction between inked drum and thin paper, and reports lighting a spark on contact while printing 200 to 300 copies. He advises repeating the experiment to avoid the full charge.
Inquiries addressed to Misa Kirkman in the Efficient Housekeeping department will be answered in these columns in turn. A stamped self addressed envelope is required for a personal reply. Include full name number city and state with your question.
Rev Frederick Bunker pastor of the Congregations Church in Wilton preached on the Tenth Commandment. A busy Sabbath began with a fire near his house. he helped volunteers subdue flames, then continued morning services. He married two young parishioners, led meals, conducted two funeral services, and resumed evening sermon.
A humorous exchange recalls a child asking if an apple day keeps doctors away. The parent replies yes while joking about avoiding multiple doctors this morning. The banter pivots to a claim of being the only perfect little girl, prompting a playful retort about the mother’s childhood.
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