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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1922
Page
3
The Cantilever Shoe is described as comfortable and smart with a natural foot line. It claims to ease tightness in the toes, improve circulation, and support foot muscles while remaining stylish and well made.
The article reproduces a controversial claim that a group of Cherokees migrated west in 1838 after a sale of tribal lands triggered internal strife. It recounts factions within the tribe, the threat of westward removal, and the disappearance of the dissenters at the Mississippi River while the sale supporters moved on.
In Shanghai on January 5 the British Supreme Court granted Lena Singer a divorce from William J Singer. Judge Warner issued the decree, marking the first such divorce in a British court in China. The ruling required proof of residence in China and valid evidence, citing infidelity and cruelty as grounds.
The Widows and Widowers Club in Chicago notes four hundred twenty five members led by national secretary Chris Marce ling Stokes. Members from across the United States pledge wealth generosity and seek wholesome gatherings for courtships leading to marriage. Seventy five marriages have occurred since the club’s founding two years ago.
Senator France argues that aid to Russia is essential for global recovery. He urges a policy shift to enable Russia to purchase food and farming implements through international credit, restoring Europe’s economy and benefiting the United States with renewed trade and factory employment. He proposes a commission to Russia and a conference to normalize trade relations between the two nations.
A fragmented 1920s feature reports distrust of the Harding Peace dollars among poker players and cashiers. It describes alleged hoards stored in banks, widespread fear of counterfeits, and debates over edge jaggedness while noting public fascination with the coins and the stainless emblem of peace.
Senate bill introduced by Senator Trammell proposes reorganizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to include one member from each of ten regional groups New England North Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf States Central Southern Great Lakes Central Southwest Northwest Pacific Coast Interior Central and more. The plan aims for broad geographic representation in the commission membership.
In Joliet, three armed bandits bludgeoned the jewelry firm proprietor, absconded with over 20,000 dollars in jewels from J. W. Breha Manufacturing Jewelry Co. They then raided an insurance office across the street, holding up workers at gunpoint and fleeing in waiting automobiles.
The copy highlights modern men’s formal wear with distinct personalities for dress coats and tuxedos. Noting shorter lapels, sweeping backs, and tailored lines, it praises light, comfortable fashion on athletic shoulders, with snug waists and smooth drape. Rich fabrics and careful tailoring complete the dignified, youthful look.
Fresh from progressive tailors, Double-Service suits for active boys priced at 8.75. Norfolk model jacket with belt and inverted back pleat, mohair lining, two lined trousers, designed for lasting shape and life. Sizes 7 to 17 in front basement display.
Lightweight warm mocha gloves described as soft and comforting with quiet gray shade. Nicely stitched with smooth slender air and fine silk lining. Priced at $2 and $3 respectively, located toward the center aisle rear area.
The text extols durable, flexible motorist rugs noted for warmth and softness. It emphasizes snug protection in cars and on steamer decks, praising rich green brown or blue shades with pleasing reverses, good size and long life.
A brief feature highlights quiet beauty and refined mourning millinery with true millinery artistry. It notes little-turtians and turn-back shapes suited for mourning wear, emphasizing many medium sized hats with graceful lines.
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