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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
13
Read's Forget cray skies and meet spring trends with frocks of crepe de chine. Elegant two piece sports frock with pleated skirt and hand quilted blouse highlighted by Ethel Barrymore in a latest success. Prices begin at $59.50.
The text introduces the compose outfit debuting in 1927 as a two tone white jersey dress with a rose or blue border, priced at 29.50. It highlights Jane Regney’s 3 piece costume in rose jersey and flesh crepe de chine priced at 59.50 with diagonal striped blouse, plus imported brown tweed coats with shaded fox collar at 89.50 for early spring wear.
Feitsrom Knox brings new hats to complement southern costumes with twisted crowns pulled back roving brims and ripple effects. Ribbon bands in several shades match outfits. Prices start at $15 and up.
A large assortment of toys and games is advertised as being sold at half price, suggesting shoppers may find suitable items for upcoming birthdays. The notice highlights broad selection and attractive discounts to entice buyers.
Attractive one piece coat dress with inverted plats and graceful flare at the skirt. Pattern No 671 offers Kasha wool crepe velvet and other fabrics for sizes 16 to 41 inch bust, with yardage needs and pricing in stamps or coin. Send name address size and pattern number to Pattern Editor at the Telegram office.
A mother in a letter argues against harsh punishment for obedience, condemning the “namby pampy” trend while defending psychology as understanding rather than blame. She recalls her 7 year old’s defiance and contrasts school discipline with parental punishment, linking future prison dynamics to early training.
The piece argues some children lack the instinct to please, making them resistant to ordinary methods. It critiques relying on punishment and suggests that forceful, punitive approaches resemble a bear cub’s restraint, challenging parents to reconsider brains over brawn in upbringing.
Readers are invited to write Mrs Myrtle Meyer Eldred of Bridgeport Telegram to discuss intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Addresses provided for correspondence.
A mixed reading of jokes and verse features endless quips about gifts and cards. Columns by Molly Anderson Haley and Ellis Parker Butler offer Christmas perfume pens ties and Mary sketches while a radio tale by George E K Masius and a local banter exchange close the fragment.
Countess Irene von Einsiedel, a German noblewoman in her thirties, joins the ranks of sportwomen and earns the Silver Sports medal for her exceptional shot put at a recent trial, underscoring her active sporting career.
Milton C Work discusses how North should respond to South’s opening and West overcalls. He analyzes normal support thresholds for Queen-x, its value relative to other small cards, and when to condemn or accept optional bundling. The article ends with example hands and promises tomorrow’s answers.
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