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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1927
Page
9
The lad of to 8 yrs will Uke the mannish cut of thear Spork suits. Usually Vlas. goes with pink bands and matching napkins. Attractive Tuncheon sets and quality items touted with dates and prices.
Aged glass console sets priced at 1.69 gain attention for their ornate footed design and blue or green tones. The display highlights works by Themysen, a noted artist known for naturey scenes and carefully matched calendar imagery.
Floor advertisements list Dustless Dust Cloths at 19 cents and quilted mattress protectors from 1.75 to 2.95 dollars, with regular prices 2.25 to 3.75 dollars. The copy mentions linen tableware and damask patterns, plus drapery material in SH inch size, all on Alvin floor.
Reg Thom Thess coid edged cards with red or bite hacks, severated with gold eagles make splen did brides.
The ad lists peppermint patties at 49 ets per unit and satin striped brassieres priced around 45 ets. Mentions muslin mattress covers at 1.39 dollars, along with related bedding items and small wares, noting fitting sizes and availability.
Miss Margaret Herskowitz daughter of Mr and Mrs Herskowitz of New Haven married Irving Weinberg of 1105 Tilndley Street last evening at seven in her parents home The ceremony featured pink and white decorations an arch of flowers Rabbi Brody officiated The bride wore white metal cloth and orange blossoms The groom attended by Julius Herskowitz The couple will reside at 452 Anton Street after a wedding trip
A quirky multi-scene stage piece titled A Fun Shop Drama of the Mig War presents three acts. Act One features two colored doughboys observing troops in red and khaki as soldiers transfer between towns. Act Two repeats the scene with added dumb humor. Act Three shifts to letters and jokes about weight, stockings, and a spartan poem, ending with a cheeky limerick.
A critique of urban housing that ignores children as residents. Readers note many towers offer no sunny rooms or gardens for kids, while Sunnyside settlement provides child friendly spaces and a park. Parents are urged to demand play spaces, learn centers, and kindergartens in future developments.
A reader asks about a five month old bottle refusal and persistent constipation. The expert notes weight gain lag two months points to malnutrition, advises interval feeding, possible weaning, and avoiding excessive castor oil. Suggestions include tomato juice, limited mineral oil, and careful cabbage turnips guidance for the two year old.
Telegram readers may write Mrs Myrtle Meyer Eldred to record their intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Address leliers, Gridgeport Telegram.
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