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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
4
The joint committee of the Improved Order of Retnien and Kyoto council D of F met last night to perfect plans for a whist and pinochle event tonight at 25 Main Street. Proceeds fund a 1922 Christmas celebration benefiting those in need across Bridgeport Canton Park City and surrounding lodges.
Stratford town council meets Monday January 23 to act on several ordinances. proposals include five department heads inspecting public buildings for fire prevention and a highway placement ordinance after excavation. Ladies auxiliary hosts a pinochle party January 25 at Nichols avenue clubroom.
In a chaotic portrait from Baku to Tiflia the article notes Turkish Greek fighting impacting Soviet influence in the Caucasus. It discusses Moscow’s revival of a seven-province yice royalty plan, local pushback by Azerbaijan and Georgia, and Enver Pasha’s strategy to leverage Russian ties. It mentions oil wealth in Baloo and the wider struggle involving Turkey Iran and Turkestan as Mustapha Kemal eyes Turkey's independence and regional realignment.
The new superdreadnought California, flagship of the Pacific Fleet, begins gunnery testing to win the efficiency pennant from the New Mexico. It completes six months of work in six weeks and conducts night and day drills including torpedo defense, main battery spotting, and night signaling, with shore towns spared from damage by sea conditions.
Real estate transfers listed include Henry B Seatey to William J Killeen on 50 feet of Housatonic Avenue, Emma Bitter to George F P Moore at Connecticut Avenue and Third Street, and Waclaw Delerpolewski to Anna Datengelewak for $8 feet on Anthony Street. Several legals noted with trusteeship and administrations. properties on Pembroke Street and Black Rock Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, Grand Street, Noble Avenue, and more. Banks and trusts involved include New Milford Savings Bank and Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank with multiple parcel sizes and values. rent for Samuel H Wheeler estate at 1231 Main Street.
Zero cold snaps can be beaten with Mill End Sale. Mr Weatherman’s forecast promises milder weather, but Mill End provides warmth and comfort now. Ready stock includes all kinds of clothing at Mill End prices to keep people warm.
Overcoats advertised as fine cold killers with bold Mill End bargains. Raglans Chesterfields and belted or box back styles offered in browns olives and herringbones. Three price groups from regular 25 29.50 35 to sale prices around 10 dollars for small sizes.
The catalog touts coats normally priced 50 or 55 dollars, now at 37.50. Normandy cloth in navy with fur collar, Gerona navy belted with black fur, brown stitched coats, and options with scooped back or full skirt, all featuring refined fabric and finish.
Still more beauties join hat magnets. Hats of beauty in late styles and light materials. Filmy hair braids and silk straw blends. Special additions to assembly priced at $3.15. Rich henna and navy hats with floral trimmings listed at $3.15. Glowing Karied gatherings at $3.95 and $4.90.
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