Bridgeport Excels in 1922 Education Compared with Major Cities
Bridgeport showed a strong 1922 educational showing with expenses for maintenance and operation at 422 or percent of total city education costs, higher per capita outlays than Hartford and New Haven, and larger increases in school funding since 1917 amid broader national trends in education spending.
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Bridgeport
United States
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Vith
St Pervert
Hartford
Houston
Texas
Antonio
Connecticut
Smalter Hatford
New Haven
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Nimuan Teninge Bang
Capenses
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Pape
Hartfords Capenses
Increse
Department of Camis
Merritt's Pension Bills Reported 10 House Favorable
Mer ritt's pension bills advanced from committee with ten House favorable votes. The measure includes proposed payments totaling related amounts and faces possible Senate action.
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Merritt
HOUSE
Special Policeman Rated City Employee After Injury
An officer, described as a special policeman and city employee, was injured in a January 1 incident when struck by a automobile while en route to duty. He received hospital care and compensation while confined at St Vincent’s, with disputed claims over his status and compensation during treatment.
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Mbteltvenue
Princeton
Wight
St Vincents
State Board of Education Can't Enforce Standard Time
Commissioner Meredith states the state cannot regulate school hours and that opening times are locally controlled. Fairfield and New London County granges press to standardize start times with 9 a.m. sessions, accusing schools of enforcing daylight saving hours and harming children.
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A. B. Meredith
Meredith
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Palifiela
New London
State Board of Educaation
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At & O
Norwich
Middletown
Connecticut
Government plea urges districts to hire newly trained veterans
Edward Olmsted, acting by tuict manager of the United States Veterans Bureau for the second district covering New York New Jersey Connecticut, appeals to employers to hire 153 veterans finishing training in February. He notes the taxpayer funds their training and urges utilizing veterans in diverse roles from accountants to machinists, writers, and technicians amid January placements in the metro area aided by the Merchants Association and Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
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Tuict
United Stat Veterans Bureau
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
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Chanics Auto Painters
Paunien Mechanical Optics
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Fon
Elgo
Vale Uudzvers
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Merchants Association
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
VF W ENCAMPMENT SET FOR WATERBURY JUNE 6
Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders met in Waterbury and planned the state encampment for early June. Commander Lt Col William Shanahan and Vice Commander Walter Collings approved tentative dates with details to be finalized by the department council. The Funke and 26th divisions will hold events in Waterbury in conjunction with the encampment.
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Jrinh J Downs
Yankee Ditision Association
Funke
Waterbury
New Wil
Connertion
Be Careful What You Wash Your Childs Hair With
An advertisement warns parents about harsh hair products for children. It promotes pure coconut oil shampoo as safe and gentle, claiming it cleanses scalp without injury and yields silky, manageable hair. The ad notes coconut oil shampoo is inexpensive and widely available.
Armstrong inlaid linoleum sale remnants 69c sq yd
Remnants of Armstrong inlaid linoleum suitable for baths bedrooms pantries and kitchens offered at 69 cents per square yard. Displays a range of patterns colors including tiles hardwood Dutch tiles and carpet patterns with some minor imperfections. Limited bulk stock and value noted while it lasts.
Victrola promotion and kitchen ranges on fourth floor rear
Dreary day mood is lifted by Victrola models and Waterman Ideal gas ranges on display. Model 210 offers music and furniture style at $100 with club payment options, while Waterman stoves list prices from 14 to 39 dollars with various oven and burner configurations. Fourth floor rear shows both selections.
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Victrola
Waterman Ideal
Waterman
Maytag washer promises wash day becomes wash hour
Advertisement touts an electrically driven Maytag washer that speeds laundry, reduces backbreaking rubbing, and saves time. It claims widespread use and offers a personal demonstration with a no obligation club payment plan.
Seasonal charm across the year invites ready camera service
The passage describes the yearly seasons from Spring to Winter with vivid imagery and hints at offering camera and film services. It mentions developing and enlargements, prompting readers to ask about what they want and to be ready for next time.
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