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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1924

Page

3

Summer Schools Enroll 500 For Taking Up Work

Summer session enrolls 500 for six weeks to help backward and advancing students. Grammar and high school cohorts report Monday morning with rates $1 per week for grammar and $2 for high school. Classes include English geometry math French Latin history and more at Longfellow and Maplewood schools with mixed grade sessions and room assignments.

Timslar Blonday Granumar Achonl Frank Otekee Mias Louise Plaisted Frank M. Hain John J. McFarland Wright Longfellow Echoe Maplewodd

Bon Voyage Boxes Offer Pink Silk Net Fueled Gift Sets

A chaotic OCR fragment hints at Bon Voyage boxes marketed with pink silk, black net, and assorted contents like fins jams lilies candles and chocolates. The text is garbled but suggests decorative gift sets for travel themed presents with pink silk and black net accents.

Boy Inventor’s Three Wheel Car Ends in Ambulance

Nine year old Joe Panda of 757 Hallett Street built a gasless three wheel auto called Spark Plug with the aim to outdo rivals Henry Bord and John Rockteller. The hill test failed as a wheel broke off, the car crashed into a curb and Joe suffered facial cuts before being taken to the 2nd Precinct for an ambulance. The invention was not insured and Spark Plug was lost.

Joe Panda Hallett Street Henry Bord John 2 Rockteller Dri Grant al T Seaview Avenue Ite Ds Joe

Little Red Schoolhouse Must Go Says Coolidge Education Plan

President Coolidge urges compulsory education if necessary under state guidance within a federal framework. He calls for a Cabinet post on education, more rural school consolidation, and stronger patriotism, literacy, and moral instruction to safeguard democracy and national vitality.

Coolidge Washington P Cent Joolidge Tional Education Association Department of Education and Relief Coolidzs America Stenerance

Another letter by Madoo goes to delegate leaders

July 4 New Orr. Willan Gibba McAdoo, Democratic presidential candidate, distributed a letter to state delegations praising his candidacy. He urged supporters to press on with courage and consistency, declaring ultimate victory assured and stating his optimism is logical, not empty.

Madoo Orr Felay Willan Gibba McAdoo Democrats

Cox Quits Race In Hope Of Ending Further Tie-Up

James M. Cox of Ohio withdrew from the Democratic national convention race. Former congressman J Henry Goeke announced the withdrawal and read Coxs telegram from Dayton Ohio dated July 4 stating his desire to promote harmony and support the eventual nominee. Cox said he would await a formal statement from Ohio delegation chairman Governor Campbell and would not release details himself.

Cox Madison Square Garden New York James M. Cox Ohio J. Henry Goeke Dayton James EE. Campbell Naisa James Cox Associated Ereas Governor Campbell Campbell

Rogers Denies He Cast His Own One Vote at Convention

New York telegraph service reports Cow boy humorist V Flowers a Ziegfeld Folies satirist and Democratic National Convention member received one vote on the 68th ballot. Rogers denied being the dark horse sought by Smith and McAdoo forces and rejected rumors he cast the vote himself.

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President’s Son Illness At White House Amid Birthday Shock

Commander Hoone and Calvin Hoone were present all day as illness gripped a young member of the White House circle. Authorities reported the youth’s condition serious but no bulletin would be issued until there is a change. President Coolidge, accompanied by Secretary Clark, toured the grounds and received birthday greetings as sympathy poured in from Washington.

J. T.hoone Calvin John Phans Washington Mercersburg Devens Mass White House White Rouse Isis Tormaily Coolid Seereary Clark

Men’s two pants suits offered at 35 dollars

In powder blue and grey shades the suits come in fashionable mixtures and pencil stripes. Loose fitting models tailored for all sizes are shown. Each set includes one pair of trousers and costs 35 dollars.

Cool Summer Suits for Men at $18

Eureka greys and sand plain fabrics with overplaids, Mohair varieties in black and striped patterns. Suits that fit, wear well, and look sharp for business or vacation. Includes one pair of trousers for $18. Main floor rear.

Eureka

Gloves of Style in Summer Weight Count

Silk gloves offered in multiple colors and finishes with varying lengths and details. Items include 16 button length gloves with double tipped fingers in white black gray and elaine at $1.39 and 2 clasp gloves with double finger tips in black gray elaine at $1.15. Women's French cuff silk gloves with embroidered backs in beaver mode pongee at $1.95. Slain fear.

Bathing season displays a full range of suits

Bathing season in full swing with notices of women s suits in navy black and plain colors. Two in one styles priced at 2.95 and 3.95. Wool warm firm suits with color stripe options priced at 5.00. Shop offers men boys and children styles on second floor rear.

Dainty Dresses for Little Girls at Low Price

White sheer self striped organdy dresses for girls from 2 to 6 years, hand embroidered in dainty colors, deep hems, hand finished. Price only 1.95 dollars. Second floor, rear.

Pretty cricket sweaters for summer wear at $1.95

Splendid firm knitted from staunch wool yet light for summer use. Ideal for camps, vacations, hiking, motoring, golf, or sports when paired with skirts or knickers. Available in corn, buff, grey, Mexico and Harding shades. Price 1.95. Second Hoover, rear.

Mexico Harding

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