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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1923

Page

3

Milford Deputy Judge Candidates In Three Way Contest

Milford residents scramble as three resolutions naming candidates surface for deputy judge of the town court. George J. Smith Norman Buckingham and William B. McCarthy vie for the post while Milford’s Charter Commission to draft a city charter meets Monday to organize. A big barn dance at the Community house and a bankruptcy petition by Tofhead Novelty Manufacturing Co. also appear in the report.

Milford Wiliam Tt. Woodin Mubert J. Platt George J. Smith Norman Buckingham New Haven Road William B. McCarthy Rostand Manufacturing Company Smith Platt McCarthy Woodruff Omar W. Platt J. Fred van Syckle Chamber of Commerce Chester Myrtle Beach Hose Company van Avenue R. G. Cutler Chemical Company No. 3 Tofhead Novelty Manufacturing Company

Do Woman Hate War

Ida Tarbedu argues that women’s hatred of war must translate into practical action. She urges reforms to uproot seeds of conflict, build a durable international framework, and forge will to end war, asserting women must lead a global peace campaign beyond rhetoric.

Ida Tarbedu Women’s News Services Inc North American Newspaper Alliance Union of Nations Association of Nations

Tomb of Tutankhamen Described by Weigali

Arthur Weigali, former Egyptian antiquities inspector general, details the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen in Luxor. He describes a steep rock cut descent to a long chamber with pink plaster walls, sealed doors, and two gold leaf statues. He notes three golden ceremonial couches and chariots, possible burial vaults, and questions whether the mummy rests in a stone sarcophagus behind the sealed doorway.

Arthur Weigali Alliatee London Party Mail Luxor Egypt Thes Tomb Tutankhamen Tutsanbamen Horemheb Tutankiamen Miseless

Flag fees on Great Lakes raise ship costs

The report states American flag fees exceed five percent of ships and sixty seven percent of tonnage on the Great Lakes. It also notes Russian railroads improving with only half the locomotives out of commission due to disrepair.

Great Lakes

Two Local Men Chosen Officers of Association

S. B. Simpson and M. F. Judd of the Raybestos Company Bridgeport were elected President and First Vice President of the Asbestos Brake Lining Association, a national group with headquarters in New York City. Arnold A. Mowbray was named Commissioner. The industry expects a strong year as auto production climbs and demand for brake lining rises, with potential asbestos shortages amid improved business and building fireproofing laws.

New York Simpson M. F. Judd Raybestos Company Bridgeport Asbestos New York City Armold A. Mowbray Dvidgepor National Associaon of Credit Men Tvere

Coal crisis hits Milford as supply tightens

Milford faces a sharp coal shortage with fuel administrator David F. Webber warning residents that many will face considerable difficulty securing enough coal for the winter. He urges households with a half-ton or less in storage to refrain from ordering more to ease the strain. Limited anthracite and redirected shipments complicate supply, while Devon area remains comparatively better off. Local notices include church meetings, Civil Service exams in Milford, and obituaries for Anna Waters and Seymour Beard with services planned in Milford and Shelton respectively.

Milford David F. Webber Thea Devon Bridgeport Miss. van Cleef Keen Haven County Farm Bureau Young Women’s Aid Society First Congregational Church United States Civil Service Commission Edison Devon Parent- Teachers Association George- Smith Broadsirest Delphian Society First Congregational Church D. A. R. Memorial F Jonn Ws. Doherty Walnut Beach Merwins Avenue Woodmont Howard v. Meserve Milford Cemetery Seymour Bodvil Seymour MT. Beard Ne Dare Albert & Clark Curerry Street Tre Rogers Martha Baldwin Beard Shelton Hamilton Commandery Knights, Templar Albert G. Clark A.B. Broga 4. G. Broga Oneida N. Y Charles C. Beard Stelton James Merrick T Highstthel Milford Saar Company New Milford Word Company

German Societies Plan Drive for Bridgeport Relief Funds

German societies will hold a meeting tonight on French Street to outline a fundraising drive for Bridgeport relief funds. Miss Frieda Burkle of New Haven will describe peasant hardships in the farm land region. A musical entertainment features Joseph Wieter, Mrs Sauchen Adams Josen, and Miss Julia Adams.

Selnwaben Bridgeport Germany Frieda Burkle New Haven Wdiieh Joseph Wieter Sauchen Adams Josen Misa Julia Adamas

The Chestermarke Instinct and Other Titles Catalog

A retailer advertises a selection of popular titles including The Chestermarke Instinct The Mysterious Rider Tarzan the Terrible The Hound of The Baskervilles and The Winds of The World among others. Customers are invited to choose from these and many more at 75c with a note that the items are on the main floor rear.

Chestermarke Fletcher E. Hough Ann Routledge Mis “Harben

Valentines for the children in various kit sets

Valentine making items for kids feature Wonder box with 10 coloring valentines, red hearts, lace paper, verses for family. priced 50c. Additional face valentines assortments at 35c. four box valentines in fancy card designs. artistic mechanical valentines range from 3c to 15c.

Whittall Rugs Show Rich Designs For Home Beauty

Whittall rugs offer deep color harmonies and restful beauty for home decoration. Anglo Persian Orientals and Chinese designs include Tree of Life patterns with sizes 27x54 inches to 9x12 feet and prices from 5.14 to 135, plus cocoa door mats in various sizes from 75 cents to 7 dollars on the third floor rear.

Whittall

Let Us Iron Out Those Facial Wrinkles

The Yevette Wrinkle Iron offers a new beauty treatment advertised by Bridgeport parlor. The eye shaped steel device is used after a facial to suction out tired lines, claimed to smooth complexions. Call Barnum 454 for an appointment. Third floor, four Gull Street.

Bridgeport Barnum 454

The Howland Dry Goods Do Boss Lady Buyers

A woman governs purchases across food fabrics apparel and home goods, likely making thousands of yearly buys. She demands known value and loyalty from manufacturers, rewarding faithful service while mercilessly punishing broken trust.

Man Charged With Property Concealment

Lewis Kline of Englewood Avenue was jailed Saturday on a warrant charging concealment of property sold under a conditional bill of sale. Police set bond at $1,000.

Lewis Kline Englewood Avenue W. Flint Campany Havine

Severe Cough After Influenza Relief Claim

Mrs W Th Drake of Childs Md reports a severe cough after influenza and says Foley's Honey and Tar relieved it quickly. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs from influenza whooping cough asthma and croup, marketed by Laverty Drug stores.

Woley

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