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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
8
Scientists report discovery in Western Panama's Darien of white Indians with blue eyes and golden hair. The party planned to show King of Darien and two blond Indians in New York, while peril and disease claimed several expedition members.
A detailed analysis reveals how circularizing firms compile names and addresses from city directories and public records. Firms like Smith & Co. assemble targeted lists by profession and location, then dispatch circulars to potential customers across the country. The article notes widespread use of directories, high school rosters, and other sources, plus follow up by sales staff.
A petition filed in the Superior court seeks to determine the owner of a $4,000 bank deposit. Velen Lowe of New Taye sues Samuel C. Shaw, executor of McColum of Vesper, claiming the money held jointly by McColum and Lowe should revert to her after McColum's death due to arrangements during Lowe's service as housekeeper.
Bridgeport pupils earned top honors at Danbury Normal School, despite long bus commutes between Danbury and Bridgeport. Ian Schuster and J. Marrtt addressed the gathering as 148 students received medals and medals were awarded for distinguished achievement amid travel challenges.
Norwalk reports Miss Florence Townsend Mitchell, daughter of Tax Collector Rotel G. Mitchell of Harvard, as the school’s youngest senior graduate from South College on Tuesday. Mitchell, a 20th century entrant, specialized in languages as she walked in the commencement.
In Brunswick Maine July 1 1929 President Kenneth Sills of London College disclosed that President Coolidge was invited to attend Bowdoin College’s 119th commencement but declined due to an inability to accept the honor The piece notes the 100th anniversary since Bowdoin’s graduation of Franklin Pierce and that Coolidge has been granted a leave of absence for the first semester of next year to study abroad
Dean M C Winternitz of Yale Medical School has been with President since his hospitalization in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. The latest bulletin indicates the dean remained at the president's bedside as of Tuesday, with conditions not officially updated. The presidency has prompted ongoing medical attention and institutional updates from New Haven to Baltimore.
Senator James A Reed of Missouri lay confined to his hotel room with acute laryngitis. He did not sleep well, according to Dr. Allen J. Porter. If his condition does not improve, he likely will be unable to attend the Democratic national convention.
A quirky classified spread offers mostly fictional jobs and notices centered on Oh Henry! candy. It entices youths and young men to work at candy stores, serve as companions or escorts, and promote the chocolate bar through playful roles and stunts across months, with barter, earnings, and odd tasks at various shops.
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