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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
5
Hyde Park news shows Franklin D. Roosevelt planning no campaigning from the front porch before the November elections. A side view contrasts the original house with a large modern addition forming a wing.
The Adjutant General announces Bridgeport led rifle team selections to represent Connecticut at Camp Perry national matches. Team captain George Schenik of Greenwich and Bridgeport members W D Cornell and A Dosansky lead a roster including H C Ward New Haven lifeman John W Hession and others from Bridgeport, New Haven, Stratford, and surrounding towns.
London July 23 Two pictures of Tuesday s race between Shemrock and Resolute described as having been transmitted by photo telegraph are printed by the Daily Mirror. The newspaper says they are imperfect and not wholly accurate but notes that once the experimental stage is passed and apparatus developed it will be possible to transmit pictures by this process to any part of the world.
The Hartford city petition to the utilities commission seeks cancellation of a proposed 50 cent monthly customer charge by Hartford Gaslight Co. starting July 1. Corporation Counsel Walter Schutz argues for a per thousand feet rate. gas company GM Bysenbach defends the widespread practice and notes Hartford gas rates compare favorably with New England cities.
John M. Worth, hailing from New London, arrived yesterday from New York with a cargo comprising 1,500 bars of resin for local foundries and 100 tons of copper ingots.
Paris July 23 The Allies warn Austria over its agreement with the Bolsheviks to exchange prisoners and require strict neutrality in wars against the Soviet. Austria would be told to comply or face withheld credits and provisions, per official circles.
Hartford July 23 The Hartford Post received a telegram from Assistant United States Attorney General Thomas J Spellacy denying rumors he will be appointed assistant secretary of the navy He states he is not a candidate and will not accept the position.
Formerly priced between $2.25 and $3.50 these items are now offered at $1.95. Available in white pink blue and striped patterns with minor soiling noted.
Dress description highlights navy old blue and flesh voile with ecru lace collar and cuffs. Skirt features sixteen one inch tucks, style noted as charming and of excellent quality. Former price $25.00 reduced to $18.50.
All exclusive models of organdy frocks in stock grouped for early clearance. The season's smartest styles now, as women purchase one more to finish summer. Formerly priced up to $49, now $29.50.
Shoes described as women’s white canvas oxfords and pumps featuring rubber soles. catalog text notes material and style without additional context or dates.
The text urges women to wear house dresses and aprons in the morning hours for neatness and comfort. It praises gingham and chambray bungalow aprons as cool for sultry days while busily in the kitchen, noting prices from 1.29 to 3.75.
A large assortment of the season's new bathing caps is offered at lower prices than previously seen, inviting shoppers to prepare for the first dips.
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