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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1922
Page
5
In nine districts, attractive young women competed for a place in the popular girl contest. Five districts selected finalists, with hopefuls judged on appearance and poise amid lively district-level competition.
An early 20th century ad extols a mulsified cocoa shampoo and explains its cleansing effect on hair and scalp. The page then highlights a Republican Field Day with district contestants and prize details, naming several candidates and their districts, including Miss Kelley and Miss Blycher, as well as other notable local young women competing for a diamond ring prize.
The Braves announce the purchase of two players from the Norfolk club of the Worsmin League. Both will report to the team after the Virginia event. Mathews is a left handed pitcher.
A speech by Calvin W. Rice, secretary of the American Society of Engineers, urges giving away inventions to advance civilization. He credits Columbia and Ambrose Swasey and highlights the Engineering Foundation led by Charles Rand as a vehicle for funding future engineering research for the benefit of all mankind.
A club announces that a scheduled talk by Carnal is to be for members only to avoid public misperception. In a separate raid at a Breau building on Washington Avenue, three suspects linked to Ganghin are arrested or bonded, including Miller aged 33 and Mary Kaily 23, with John Wicks named as resident witness and Pugpatrick as a police witness.
An old beauty note explains using a paste of Delatone and water to erase unwanted facial hair. Apply for ten minutes, rub off, and rinse to leave skin blemish free. Fresh mix as needed for best results.
An advertisement profiles James Ho Allen of Roch SY who credits a home remedy with curing years of rheumatism. The ad claims his formula eliminated joint pain and brought full recovery, offering a money-back guarantee if nine bottles fail. It promotes Alagin's Drug stores as the distribution point.
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