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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1925

Page

3

New Gypsy Ruler Warns Subjects Against Palnistry

The newly crowned Gypsy king in America denounces palnistry and urges readers to abandon long-held customs. He promotes modern attire and schooling for children, vows to curb foreign influence and fees, and emphasizes turning wandering craftspeople toward work and education.

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Redding Women Hear About Labor Conditions

Redding Feb 12 By Telegraph Service On March first Mr and Mrs Lyman Beers daughter will move into the community house on Redding Ridge The Beers family has occupied the cottage in the orchard left by Mrs Julia Sanford Miss Sanford willed the cottage to Mrs A Cunningham who expects to occupy it this summer Mrs Philo Platt wife of Senator Platt is ill in a New York hospital Mrs Shaw is spending a few days in Hartford with Senator Shaw The next meeting of the Waninini es club of Redding will be held on the afternoon of February 13 at the home of Mrs S To a meeting will be called to vrin 4 and the speaker of the afternoon will be Mrs Lounis n Meehan Mrs Meehan will perform her work with the state timber department as an inspector Rene a invitation is extended ty it be interested D S Sanford is in Hartford guest of Ley and Mrs Cunningham When Hartford Wr Sin ord xperts 1 attemd a septier th 2 sluus ammuttee cr roala at Hi te proposed mew raid tr x Selene will te conalere]

Hedding Lyman Beers Wil Redding Ridge Beers Julia Sanford Sanford Anth Cuningham Philo Platt Senator Platts New York Shaw Hartford Seman Wanininies Club Reddag Neeting Louirs Meehan State Tiber Department Rene S& Sanford Ley Cunning Fen Attemd & Septier

Valentine Senders Crowd Post Offices

The main post office on Broad Street was crowded with people addressing valentines and envelopes. Women bought stamps and waited to mail cards home while groups of girls chose who would seal valentines. Some envelopes were sealed with haste and several pens were used by people trying to disguise their writing.

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Danbury Firemen Receive New Leather Helmets

Danbury firemen will wear leather helmets issued by the city after a fire committee purchase. Helmets arrived and are to be worn in all responses. The city council rules mandate helmet use for all department members both on alarms and returning.

Danbury Laegium Service Fire Committee Common Council Menberg Tiga Uef Hichard Iterh Chio Peter Leckit Jermita Danbury National Tunismen Feu Vit Trderich Aschulse Aett Ooday

Divorces Granted in Complex First Cousin Cases

The document reports divorces awarded to a wife and a first cousin wife amid a muddled text. It notes a court decree by Judge Nicker and a fund order of $28,000 support to the wife, with tangential mentions of parties Japs Jengia and Leonard J vod Saperor, and references to unrelated terms.

Mary Sun Leonard J

Milford Bank Receives State Funds for Opening Deposit

Milford Bank gets state funds for opening deposit as $20,090 allotted from state transfer. Hubert Le Patt, a Milford representative, oversees the arrangement and achievement of placing a portion of lands in Milford to support the bank’s opening.

Milford Bank Vuiurd Telraon Milford Djust Hubert le Patt Milford

Made in U S A Week Last Day Deals

Saturday marks the final day of Made in U S A Week with clearance items across fabrics household lines and apparel. Discounts cover cottons including madras and percales, bed linens, comforters, sheets, wool coats, boys coats, pumps and oxfords, silk braids, rayon scarves, undergarments, and purses, with prices reduced and noted as U S A Week specials.

Made U.S. A USA

Tricolette Petticoats and US Made Goods Sale

US made Tricolette petticoats at $1.95 plus a large sale on household items. Silver plated New English pattern spoons offered in various sets. Brassieres on sale for 79c with elastic backs and ribbed straps. Floor displays feature assorted colors and sizes and a women’s undergarment selection.

Wool fabrics promotion on cantons and striped flannels

U S A produced wool canton crepe 42 inch fabrics offered in appealing spring colors. Reg. 2.25 yd now 1.95. Striped flannels 54 inch vogue with new effects. Reg. 3.95 now 3.50. Third floor.

Lovely silks made in the U.S. A. Lovely silks 19c.

A brief advertising note highlights silk goods produced in the United States during the 19th century. It advertises American silk products as a quality domestic option and reflects period commerce preferences.

Toilet wares and fabrics sale advertisement reads like a department-store page

U S Week Bath salts and Cuticura soap highlight a U S A pricing cadence with items such as Rex bottles 1 25 and Loop on soaps. Silk prints and heavy crepe fabrics offer marked-down yard prices. Various soaps and baby powders emphasize value, with silk stockings and crepe de chine featured in subdued color palettes and reduced rates.

Ornate Home Furnishings Sale Items Priced Deeply

Seamsless rugs fabrics and drapery chic offered in multiple sizes and patterns. 9 by 12 foot rugs priced at 49 dollars, 8 foot 3 inch by 10 foot 6 inch at 45 dollars. Felt base floor coverings 59 cents per square yard. Marquisette curtains and matching drapes listed with sale prices. Dinnerware sets and tea sets discounted from 5.95 to 35.50. Women's gloves in modha style and US Week pricing 2.15.

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