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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
15
The article discusses bidding strategy in Auction Bridge focusing on when West should double with only one stopper in the adversary suit. It weighs risks of No Trump versus a double, notes that a double can create game chances, and suggests considering partner bids and future topics on taking out a doubled partner.
A mixed page of humorous vignettes and short sketches edited by Matson Foxbanamen features playful lines about cash for ash-trays, a breakfast room misdirection, a costume ball scene, and a puzzled classroom exchange on famous composers. Also includes a Marys Little Lamb inspired piece with a lurking lamb in a cabin and a brief joke about a dog buyer.
A garbled collection of quips, verse fragments, and dialogue snippets includes remarks on beards and ties, laughter at smiths and laundresses, and a minister replying to a doubting young intellectual. Contains multiple names and stray lines, with no clear single narrative.
A pattern description for a two style back dress cut in sizes 4 to 14 years. Notes fabric suggestions including crêpe de Chine and radium silk for sheer frocks, plus dimity options. Size 8 requires 134 yards of 40 inch material. Price 16 cents. patterns 15 cents each. Subscribe via Pattern Editor Weldport Telegram.
A long list of birth notices from Pembroke Street to Broad Street shows numerous families welcoming children in December. Names include Maynard Lusso Dapp Krugiak Williams Tretsee Wilson Algren Colizulari Lamillo Mazza Krom Powers Gay Pastone Steinhardt Tolla Bridge Melita Bray Page Donfrio Papper Assenrath and others with dates primarily December 1 through December 14 and locations across New Haven, Southport, and surrounding areas.
Mia of W. H. A. asks if babies inherit temper as experts say temper arises from imitation and environment. The columnist notes babies do not inherit temper but imitate loud speaking and tantrums to get what they want. Advice centers on calm, patient parenting and avoiding irritability to stop tantrums. a home harness idea is mentioned but cautions moderation. The writer cannot answer medical questions and directs to a doctor for the baby’s sore side.
Readers are invited to write Mrs Pictred regarding intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Address source Mr yrile Moyer Bridgeport Telegrams.
Riverside December 1 Rev H Baxter Liebler rector of St Saviours argues plainsong, the unisonous non metrical chant, gives rural EC church services a medium where words dominate melody. He says plainsong avoids awkward accents, solves singer scarcity and attendance issues, and prevents partial part singing during practices.
Samuel J. Dykes of East Haven Connecticut recounts a severe dermatitis from electro plating years of suffering, saying Resinol Soap and Ointment healed his head to feet without scarring and urging others to try it. He signs his full address confirming the testimonial.
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