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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
11
Washington July 14 The president of the forest chambers of commerce in Mexico and treasurer of an international committee cabled the American Red Cross for aid in fighting the bubonic plague outbreak in Vera Cruz Mexico officials report.
Mary Pickford, Fairbanks, Theda and Barns among stars invited to audition next week at the Plaza Theatre for a local motion picture titled Love's Young Dream. Joseph Madden oversees casting with rehearsals in front of audiences all week. The program also features Desmond western, vaudeville acts, and multiple film packages through the week at nearby theatres.
A long obituary page records numerous deaths and services. It lists names such as Mrs Gather, Caleb G Carr, John Doyle, Rita Reiners, Harry Benedict, Maxime Rajotte, Henry Hillman, Frances McLaughlin, and others. Details include home addresses, church services at Sacred Heart and St Michael's cemeteries, and mourners and pallbearers. Funeral times span morning and afternoon with masses and committal prayers noted.
Four Harmony youths brace for the season as they prepare for early action. The piece notes readiness and local anticipation for upcoming games and events.
Describes Deltox weave grass rugs praised for smooth texture, cool colors, and ease of cleaning. Suitable for porches, sun parlors, cottages, and yacht decks with ostensible sizes and prices from 10 to 17 dollars.
An advertisement offers two couch hammocks at special prices. The first style, gray or khaki duck fabric with two tufted mattresses, adjustable head rest, and a book pocket windshield, is $17.50 from $20. The second, a luxurious design in khaki gray or green with a deeply tufted mattress and padded back rest lists $25.00, marked at $9.50.
A long low price showcases a full size all wool camp blanket in dark wood brown tones with darker trim. The ad evokes tents canoes and green woods while noting limited stock at seven dollars fifty. Also featured are organdie hats and summer sleepwear for women and girls including striped cotton crepe pajamas priced at three fifty and four dollars.
A Second lot of rubber Middy Dresses in navy blue or red with stripes and emblems, sold at 89 cents, similar to last fortnight’s offer though some may be slightly soiled. Rubber caps protect outfits and aid visibility for mothers monitoring children. Also advertised are Polychrome furniture including tables mirrors and tall candlesticks as wedding gifts. display near the Picture Gallery.
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