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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1921

Page

9

Government Right To Surtax Hinges On New Decision

Treasury officials said the government’s right to collect millions in surtaxes in seven states depends on an attorney general ruling about dividing property between husband and wife for income tax under community laws. If property acquired after marriage is shared, joint returns would tax total income. dividing income would reduce the surtax. An earlier attorney general opinion suggested income division is permissible under Texas community laws.

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Friends of Irish Freedom attend Emmet birthday event

The Thomas F. Meagher Branch Friends of Irish Freedom report a well attended meeting at the Hibernian club in Albany last night, receiving two applications for membership and inviting the Robert Emmet club to join the Emmet birthday observance at the Hibernian club Tuesday night. Congressmen Schuyler Merritt of Stamford informed the group he opposes the Smith-Townend bill in Congress.

Thomas F. Meagher Friends of Irish Freedom Hibernian Club Washington Avenue Robert Emmet Club Hmmet Hibernian Congress

Entertainment at Harris Post Last Night in Lyric Hall

Ex soldiers and friends were entertained by the Ladies auxiliary of the Raymond W. Harris Post Veterans of Foreign Wars in Lyric hall. More than 260 attended with vocal and instrumental performances and dancing after refreshments. James Haggerty of the Boston Post gave a brief address. A business session preceded the event. The post has secured pew quarters at 181 Washington avenue and plans to move soon. The auxiliary will meet Thursday night.

Raymond W. Harris

Dr Swain Explores Soul and Place in Universe

Dr Richard Swain spoke at Ohia People's Institute on the fate of the soul in the universe. He argued that man is a soul and that the soul is the child of God, with all good children members of the God family.

Richard Swain Ohia

No-FPiece Skirt Pattern Describes No. 5948 Garment

Deciphered ad for pattern No 5948 showing a two piece skirt with front ware and back waistline shaping. Details include waist sizes 16 to 32 inches, yardage 3H or 4, and 2 1 4 inches material. Price 15 cents postage with order from Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram Barnum G10 guidance.

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Goodyear Rubbers Available For Women Misses And Children

Read Co offers a range of Goodyear rubbers in multiple styles and sizes for women misses and children. Women tan rubbers priced at 1.56 dollars and black rubbers at 1.00, misses tan 1.25, black 0.85, children tan 1.00 and black 0.75. Main floor.

Ornamental Linens Sale Cuts Prices on Madeira Scarfs

Reduced stock rebuilt for spring and summer shipments includes Madeira scarfs and fine linen pieces with hem stitching and drawnwork. Most items are lightly soiled and ready for laundry. Scarfs in three sizes priced from 1.19 to 4.50, luncheon cloths at 15.00, napkins at 12.00 per dozen, boudoir pillow cases at 5.00, and linen squares 1.19 each. Third floor.

Spring Cretonnes Arrive With Colorful Floral Patterns

An excellent range of cretonnes in yellow, rose, blue, lavender and chintz designs arrives. Widths 36 inches priced 29 to 65 cents a yard, better floral and geometric designs 85 cents to $1.50. An extra heavy 50 inch cretonne offered at $1.50 a yard. Two Mary Pickford apron pieces 98 cents per yard. Also new flowering cretonne and chintz for Women’s Working Clothes, sample shown in the cretonne section.

Knox Hats and corsets for women offered at Knox store

Knox Hats promises quality and consistent craftsmanship across seasons with varying styles. The text promotes corsets for different figures, detailing models, bust and hip lengths, elastic tops, hygienic boning, and a corsetiere service with secluded fittings and advance telephone appointments.

Custard Cups Japanese Ware Light in Weight

Light weight custard cups in Japanese ware with blue Oriental designs.

Salt Boxes 15 cents each or set fits wall shelf

Advertises salt boxes with hinged wood covers in Sabhemrent and Yellow Earthware. Priced at 15 cents each or 50 cents for a set. Boxes can hang on wall or stand on a kitchen cabinet. Base not noted.

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