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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1927
Page
13
A child named Honey Bug tells of a mysterious person in the garden who stopped him from answering his mother. He describes being taken away with sky pieces and stones while his mother calls, then promises to come next time. The scene ends with concern for the boy's loneliness and a plea for a real playmate.
Milton C. Work discusses how the game Bridge evolved to grant certain privileges to the dummy who avoids peeking at opponents cards. The article outlines penalties for dummies who knowingly observe plays, disclose exposed cards, or reveal who holds the lead and describes two withheld privileges even for blameless dummies.
Experiments tested two feeding approaches for underweight children. Four groups received different between meal items: milk, pulled figs, an orange, or nothing. Weight gain was greatest in the group given an orange and between meal lunch, challenging milk-centric ideas.
A guide suggests giving children fruit like oranges or orange juice instead of milk to avoid spoiling appetite. It argues fruit as an appetizer helps maintain appetite for breakfast and dinner. The text also asks how to feed a child after school to aid weight gain.
Telegram readers are invited to write Mrs Mortle Meyer Eldred at Bridgeport Telegram to discuss intimate problems and receive a personal reply.
The design features tlaita at both sides and a deep cepen front with a waistline extending collar. Sizes offered range from 36 to 46 inches with 31 4 yards of 40 inch material and 3 4 yard of 27 inch contrasting for 36 inch bust. Price is 15 in coin stamps.
A garbled notice requests pattern numbers and payment for prints with unclear names and addresses. The fragment mentions Bridgeport Telegram, pattern patterns, and printing requests amid unreadable text.
New York on February 1 Joia Kohn a multi talent star known as Julia Kohn shares a busy schedule She juggles acting singing musicianship athletics and law practice She works court duties in the afternoon tutors camp horseback riding and swimming in summer and performs on stage later She plans Hollywood as her next goal and is 24 years old.
Mrs. Fiplen Pias ecki of Evitt's Lane claimed to have bought pickled pig's feet outside in a store near Hallett and Hamilton streets. Inspectors found all visited stores sanitary, and owners denied selling pig's feet. one clerk said he did not know what they looked like.
A collage of witty vignettes and stage scenes including Bertram Barnes and Mila at the zoo, a humorous zoo sequence with Ella and a nurse, plus light verse pieces about Mary and clothing mishaps. The parody sketches mix dialogue, silly exchanges, and playful captions reflecting old newspaper humor. The piece blends theatrical bits with nursery verse, presenting a period style humor page.
Mrs Nelle Stanley 27 wife of James W Stanley 07 managing editor of Silk and editor of Market Weekly Digest jumped from the roof of their four story home in New Jersey today. Stanley said she went to the coffee to get air and may have been struck by an impulse, then dashed from a taxi after a quarrel and leaped from the roof. county physician Briew confirmed the death.
Milky Anna Rhea Boardman of Red Bank New Jersey urged Rotary and Social Agencies to view humor as potentially humiliating for youth. She recalled a memory of a boy riding a baby sister in a box sleigh and warned adults to avoid undermining a child’s self esteem.
Chicago report from the Methodist Episcopal Church Education Board urges reverent church architecture and condemns slovenly or poorly arranged sanctuaries. Secretary TH M J Trenem says sacred buildings must inspire worship and calls for an advance stand in church construction.
Deb 1 -( VP) The jixuminer says Mrs Maron Noel Wright, wife of Frank Liles Wright, a nationally known architect, has refused to let her husband have a divorce. Wright has been here since December amid attention on her liaison with Milanov if, a Montenegrin dancer. She says he owes $115 a month for maintenance but has paid only $25 since last June, contributing to her breakdown and travel to California to recuperate.
A short advertisement claims Calomic powder can reduce oil and shine, tone sallow skin, rub into the face nightly to cleanse pores and prevent blackheads. It promises a refreshed, bright complexion and better rest. The copy is promotional and urges readers to buy.
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