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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
10
A gang targets Sir Adrian Shale via his wife and a young woman Mimi pretends as a widow to gain access. Sir Adrian tries to verify mysteries, faces betrayal, and a tangle of disguises, marriage schemes, and threats as he uncovers the truth behind debts and deceit.
In London and Dover Street, Shale plans Doris and Georgette's futures as Mimi departs by boat. He urges Georgette to shield Doris from strain, keep silent about the past, and accept Doris back with kindness while wary of their tangled lives in England.
Harvard observatory appeals to the public for eyewitness reports of a bright sky streak seen across New England New York and Canada last evening The response was positive with twelve careful replies to a similar survey about the November 13 meteor Observers note possible fall in the Androscoggin river basin and urge witnesses to send details to Harvard observers for scientific study
Monroe December 30 special report: Lady Martha Chapter officers installed by Past Matron Ellen B Hull with help from Miss Ethel Piggand and Grand Treasurer Louise Geland. Gifts given to past matron Imnecy J Lord. New matron and associate matron receive bouquets. Birth announced of a son at Bridgeport hospital to Mr and Mrs Merwin Burr. New Year party planned by Frederick P Sherman. Monroe Fire Company and Woman's Auxiliary set meetings for January.
Tax Attorney Edward L Kelly requests 18 534 for next year and 10 875 43 for the deficit after operating without appropriations since July 1. He also seeks 7 500 for salary while auditors cite 843 rent 32 600 clerical help 3 500 special investigator and 3 000 miscellaneous items. For the deficit he asks 5 625 salary 1 780 clerical aide 1 600 special investigator 566 rent and 1 344 43 miscellaneous items through April 1.
The New England Lecturers conference connected with state granges will convene at the University of Maine in Orono on August 16 17 and 18. It was announced today by organizers.
Many housekeepers use a large table cloth for Christmas and New Year meals and risk stains from tipping glass cranberry sauce or spilled cider. The article offers stain remedies for gravy cranberry coffee tea and fruit stains using glycerine boiling water warm soap and ammonia to restore linen and cotton tablecloths after festive meals.
A reflection on balancing confidence and self consciousness in teaching. The piece argues teachers and parents should give children space to work, praise effort, and avoid over correcting to prevent fostering excessive self consciousness. It stresses timing, minimal interruptions, and letting a child finish tasks for growth and future success.
The item describes varied hat box designs in leather and patent finishes. It notes a round red leather box with a patented fastening praised for convenience and durability, alongside options in blue leather and further Digskin finishes.
Mira Edward A. Heats with several visitors from Waterbury Bridgeport and New York spent Tuesday with Mrs Ferey Card of Stratford. Mrs George Quick returns to Pomfret after operation. Charles W. Goldspink to visit. Dawn sky phenomena noted resembling a comet tail with no clouds. Harriet E Burr mourns brother Louis P Bassett of Mohegan Street. funeral in Milford. Auto collision on Kneen Street injures Bray car. other residents visit relatives over Christmas and winter.
Motorcycle officer Edward J. Kimmperlin remains convalescent at Bringeport Hospital after being struck by an automobile while leaving the police headquarters. He is expected to stay as a patient for about two weeks, officials said.
A mother recounts disposing of a Christmas tree by making a home for sparrows. The tree is planted on the ground with popcorn strings and bread tied to branches, turning it into a sparrow tree that brings daily delight to children Jack and Petite.
A disjointed discussion on solar rays aiding growth and healing follows a sensational London Hospital anecdote about a baby nicknamed Baby Hip Van Winkle. The piece blends quack medicine warnings with questions about child development, vitamins from sunlight, and solicited queries on weight gain and exercise with mock advertisements for product names.
Pattern 299 offers a simple slip on dress with a lightly flared skirt and side seams only. Designed for the smart economical woman, it requires 278 yards of 38 inch material with 36 inch contrasting for an 86 inch size. Suggested fabrics include crepe de chine, satin, damas, and velveteen in sizes from 1 to 44 inches.
Fill for the coupon below with name address size desired and pattern number. Write clearly to avoid mistakes. All patterns cost 16 cents. Send orders to Pattern Editor Bridgeport Telegraph with coin or stamps.
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