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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1923
Page
7
A repeated ad campaign offers weekly prizes to merchants for best ads. Prizes include $500 and $200 awards, fountain pens, and a top prize from the Pest Publishing Co. Contest runs weekly with judging after Thursday and publicity by participating merchants and the publishing firm.
A list of prize categories and sponsors for best ads about various products. JOHN F. KEAXE & CO offers $19.00 Bond White Planner trousers, Hatchway Union suits, Manhattan Shirts, Lady Katherine hose, Kyanize Floor Finish, Kirsch Reds, Curt JUNER. Spector’s Bee awards two pairs of cuff links, Comstock-Willett Co offers evaporated milk, Mantler’s Baby Shop a sweater, Minerva Yarn competition, with prizes for the best advertising copy.
A man known as George Man, described as a committed individual, is involved in a troubling incident with a dangerous situation. The report notes a planned departure from routine as authorities investigate and prepare for upcoming rites.
Bridgeport Post-Pelegram outlines a Zain Adwriting Contest open to many applicants except pros. Entries must be on separate sheets with advertiser name on top and contestant name on back. Ads judged by Bridgeport Advertising Club. winners published weekly in Sunday Post. $500 prize for ideas and suggestions. all submitted ads become advertiser property.
Special Prizes are offered for ads about items from Spector’s La Tusca pearls to a Paradi Oneida Community buffet. Prizes include a $60 strand La Tusca pearls, a $25.90 Lulova wrist watch, a $50 Hart Schaffner Mars suit, and a $2.00 Julius Schwartz clothing award.
Merchants participating in a local contest are listed with shop names and addresses across Barnum. Brands include Buick Automo rtles, The Arthur K. Clark Co at 171204 Main St, and many retail stalls such as Baby Shop, Mantier'n Baby Shop, and The A L Senavour Co. The list also cites banks, bakeries, canned milk, drugs, electrical appliances, lumber, clothing, milk and churning, and more, indicating a regional commerce catalog or trade notice. Numerous street addresses and business names appear, suggesting a promotional directory for Barnum and surrounding areas.
The article assesses Sir Auckland Geddes as British Ambassador in Washington, detailing his role, health, and diplomacy during a tense period. It notes his influence on Anglo American relations, commented missteps, and the delicate balance of speaking freely while respecting protocol amid controversies over tariffs, diplomacy, and Ireland. It highlights that Geddes remains a controversial but prominent figure in maintaining British policy and influence.
The funeral services for Evelyn Wilson take place this afternoon at 3 Marion Street. The service will honor Wilson and note survivors including husband Menpy J. Wilson and five sons Ralph Harold Edward Karl Paul, plus a sister from Norwalk. The text also references the funeral for Antoinette Lucarelle of Mingla Tinenrrde, held yesterday at Holy Rosary Church with a requiem mass, pallbearers listed, and multiple names, but the fragmentary OCR obscures many details and dates.
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