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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
12
Carol, an orphan daughter of a Massachusetts judge, moves to Gopher Prairie with Dr. Kennicott, aims to remodel the town, and pursues art and design dreams while navigating social pressures, courtship, and village life. Erik, Fern, and Myrtia enter her circle as she debates talent, marriage, and independence amid small town expectations.
The pattern describes a loose raglan sleeve coat with a mannish cut, fashionable and smart in heavy woolen fabric. Available in sizes 16 years and bust 35 to 46 inches. size 36 uses 4 58 yards of 54 inch material. Price 15 cents. pattern mailed on receipt of 15 cents. Include name and address to Pattern Department Bridgeport Telegram. call Garnust if not received in five days.
Washington January first, Lew Wallace Jr. grandson of General Lew Wallace and author of Ben Hur, was appointed director of savings in the Treasury department by Secretary Mellon. He resides in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Adele Garrison describes a tense moment as Katie Graham trembles and confesses a deadly oath tied to baby Jane and a threatening figure. The narrator reassures Katie while grappling with fear and a lurking menace surrounding the studio where Grace Draper once plotted.
Joseph Blackburne known as the grand old man of British chess receives a check for 200 pounds on his 80th birthday in London. Subscriptions include Capablanca, A Bonar Law and the Earl of Perth. Blackburne has played among famed players and already has an annuity from chess enthusiasts.
Dear Annie Laurie a young woman asks if a girl should accept her partner seeing other friends while he treats her with fidelity. The columnist advises being sweet and natural, avoiding jealously, and not pressuring him about other companionship while they are not engaged.
Chicago, Jan 16. An intriguingly coded claim links the city’s future strength to a motto “I Will,” attributed to an invisible hierarchy of the Great White Brotherhood. The piece asserts this phrase guides Chicago’s destinies as a heart center of national activity in commerce and learning, shaping its rise.
Col Robert J Rees of Hourhten Michigan appointed assistant director in charge of rehabilitation activities at the Veterans Bureau. Rees a former General Pershing star served as educational head for the A E B P and succeeds Major Arthur Dean who resigned.
The column notes a cold January day in Bridgeport with casual chatter about local folks. Mentions Joe Rowland in Melys, the Mayen Bicycle Club Veterans gathering, Mrs Frink’s fritters, and a Stratfield concert. References to Joe Frauenfelder’s wedding in March and locals like Harry Burns discussing real estate and news activities.
Fragmented diary style notes capture voices on street life in Bridgeport. Mentions of local figures Joe Farrel Jack Keegan Louie Mulvihill Baird and Mayor Moore, casual banter about meals, attire, and social visits mingle with hints of a voice meeting and city happenings at night.
A seventeen year old Catherine of Braganza, freshly from the convent, becomes queen to Charles II of England. Her mother the queen regent of Portugal arranged the marriage after Charles returned from exile. Catherine is portrayed as innocent and unworldly, with the king treating her as a child and a former royal mistress continuing to use her chamber.
Senate leaders of the Farm Bloc announced agreement with President Harding to substitute a measure increasing the board from seven to eight members. The plan removes a banker requirement and seeks to reflect agricultural and regional interests. A tacit understanding exists between the President and farmers on the new composition and appointment process.
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