Amusements misreadings staged by chaotic cinema crowd
A garbled OCR style write up describes a chaotic amusement show with shrieking crowds, stunts, and a dramatic chase through a busy street. It references a film or performance featuring Rudard Pulnide and a sequence of risky leaps and near misses, set near a curbside crowd and tram line. Multiple misread names and fragmented phrases convey a bustling, unsafe spectacle as onlookers react to dizzying scenes and stunt work.
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Wriny
Orford, Leday
Mroilor Pictures
Dalneidge
Jon
Owe
Fey
Pws
Mivins
Odda
Bergirt
Delgado May
Benry
One Thin Woman Gained 10 Pounds in 22 Days advert
An advertisement touts Codaver Ort Tablets offering rapid weight gain for thin women. It claims a 10 pound gain in 22 days and urges readers to buy a box of six for 60 cents, with claims of vitaminized formula and strength. It cites Ash Hindle & Les erty Drug Stores and G McCoys as origins.
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Ty Lake
Eselins
Bach Ash Hindle
Leserty
Unusual Burlesque Scene Advertised at Palace Theater
An ornate 1920s style notice describes a Palace Valdeett burlesque show with performers Misses and Dorothy Sayer, a pinkrobe, and “Show stopper” Joseph, promising risqué comedy, music, and dancing. It notes the theater’s cool, comfortable venue near Bridgeport and mentions upcoming exhibitions and a beach scene attraction at Pleasure Beach with a River Sound of Pleasure.
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Palace Valdevett Podis
Seymour & Coin Are
Cusinel
Comeds
Herdla
Dorothy Sawyer
Joseph W. Wateon
Diedon
Glenn
Norwalh Dock Repaired in South Normal Harbor
Telegraph report states the Norwalh Steam Boat Dock in South Normal Harbor was rapidly rebuilt after damage. The new pier stretches about 120 feet along the harbor, with fresh spiles driven to secure the frontage and improve berthing capacity.
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NORKW
Ali
Norwalh
Normmalh
Bensar
Steadman Sign of Wealth Gets Team in Prison
In a June case reported by Pelegrin Survie the wealthy Steadman is linked to passing worthless checks. He allegedly caused a hotel manager and others to cover expenses, while fleeing to Haven and later returning. Local authorities report Steadman was identified as the man behind the transaction and was taken into custody.
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Steadman
Sign OF
Pelegrin Survie
Cis
Lotel
Sanford
Himeelf
Fairfield Profiles Aiden Berman Stepping Talent
Local readers remark on a young performer named Aiden Berman who steadies his stride along the Post Road, matching a predecessor’s lively stepping and drawing attention for his confident walk and poised presentation amid passersby.
PUPILS TO GIVE PROGRAM MONDAY AT B AND P CLUB
Students and teachers prepare a Monday program at the B and P Club. The notes list participants and speakers, including names such as Pillans and Jonson, with various classroom and merit references.
Grade School Graduation Marks Neighborhood Event
Madison school graduation exercises unfold as a community celebration with a full program of music and speeches. Students receive diplomas and faculty honorifics, while families and local officials attend the ceremony.
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Elmer H. Havens
Prospect
Madison
Attorney Silverstone
Lincoln School
Dorothy Hayward to be Married This Afternoon
Dorothy Hayward, daughter of Mr and Mrs 4% TPiy Wid and Arthur Pastdock, will wed at the Welhod lpmcopal church this afternoon. The bride will wear a Venetian lace dress with bouquet, attended by Miss Sin Tayeard and Miss Wary Thigwaid. After the ceremony, vows, and reception at the bride’s home, the couple will depart for a wedding trip.
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Lpmcopal
Dorothy Toms du
Arthur Pastdock
Nis City
IL Mieleier
Sven Tir
Aize
Wes
Sin Tayeard
Grern
Canton
Bouguels
Ovlela
Hayward
Llair
Bevier
Pitiok
Abbott
Stratford High School Contract Awarded
Stratford school board awarded the general contract for the Stratford High School project to a Brifigepert company. The deal covers erection, plumbing, heating, and wiring with a total value near 199 Be7.
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Stratford
Simatord
Lelegram Service
Shhool
Comghi
General Vonlas
Stratford High School
Wallan Po Kirk Company
Pidgeportsis
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