Millionaire Widow Spends Five Million in Paris Thrill Ride
Mrs. Smith Wilkinson, an English widow, arrives in Paris with plans to spend lavishly. Reports say she hosted a gala in Claridge and will travel to New York with outfits, a yacht wardrobe, and diamond-backed glamour as part of a global spending spree.
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Smith-Wilkinson
New York
Broadway
F. Berteegl
Nes
Smith Nikinson
Bonte Carlo
Monte Crista
Shea
Fiels
Nottingham
Igmaland
Mio Four
Paris
Blase Parte
Adame Monte Cristo Anglaise
Mollingham
England
Thie
Frank Dunk
Smith Wikinson
Claridge
Heneath
Maitre de Hotel
Earis Stiner
Riner
Plicer
Smith Wilkinson
Moss
Smith Willinson
Tilear
Georges Petit
Greeks Ready for Assault on Turks
Greece prepares a large offensive after failing mediation, mobilizing recruits including Greek Americans. Premier Gounaris and War Minister Theotokis head to Smyrna for final plans with King Constantine. Greece seeks swift victory to bolster its international position as Ismid falls and Ottoman forces retreat under Greek naval bombardment.
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Greece
France
Greece declares military interests paramount in Asia Minor
Greece rejects mediation from France Britain and Italy. The note says military interests will guide decisions and abandoning operations would aid the Turks. Greece will hear concrete proposals and seek definite terms from the Turks as allies pursue a path through ongoing fighting in Asia Minor.
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Athens
Associated Press
Greece
France
Great Britain
Italy
Asia Minor
Petty thefts and burglaries flood police reports
Several petty thefts were reported over the week end. A coop with nine ducklings was stolen from Henry Frehler at 1459 North Avenue. A rear door at 1948 Main Street showed bars moved but nothing else was missing. A searchlight was stolen from a Beardsley Park car at 11 am. John McGuire's pool hall at 205 Fast Main Street was entered but nothing valuable taken. A hole in a Wall Street windowlet allowed theft of chewing gum and candy from Phagin's store.
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Coop
Henry Frehler
North Avenue
Rank Healsy
Main Street
Whenski
Hallett Street
Steve Mascuaky
Crescer
Avenue Sala
Beardsley Park
John McGuire
Fast Main Street
Phagin
Wall Street
Careless Speech and Marital Strife Debated in New York Essay
A 1920s column discusses how improper English in wives' speech can alienate husbands, citing Migs Aubrey Waton and Mrs. Virginia Van de Water. It argues grammar signals taste, affects marriage harmony, and contrasts masculine and feminine speech norms, urging women to cultivate poised, respectful language and appearance.
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New York
Migs Aubrey Waton
Chicago
VY. W. Ch
Miss Eaton
Jin
Grasmar
Jeok
Basin
van de Water
Iman
Wolman
Mra.s
Guardsmen Return From Camp Devens Praised by Officers
Bridgeport Fourth Company soldiers arrive after two weeks at Devens amid praise for discipline and morale. Lieutenant Richardson calls the unit far superior to prewar formations, while Captain Evans notes good conduct. The contingent, part of the 192nd Artillery, C. N. G., traveled with Greenwich Stamford Norwalk and Danbury batteries and a Brantford motor section.
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National
Devens
Bridgeport
Greenwich
Stamford
Norswelle
Evans
Massachusetts
Jack Richardson
11Th Company
A. CO
Louis R. O'Neill
Danbury
Sanderland
Morris
Payne
Davey” Connors
Copp
Young
New London
Sunderland
Connecticut National
Norwalk
West London
Werwich
1St Conneectiant Coast Artillery
192Nd Artillery
Morris B. Payne
16Th Coast Artillery Regiment
France
Brantford
1St. Connecticut Infantry Regiment
Bridgeport National Board Artillery
Bridgeport Artilery
Fort H. Wright N
Governor Lake
Schenks
Offeer
First Corps
Clarence R. Edwards
Bridgeport Boya
Shanks
Hoboken
Bridgeport Day Sales Offer Broad Hat and Clothing Bargains
Full Sennit Straw Hats priced at $4 and regular straw hats at $5 to $6. Madras fabrics, satin striped Madras, and Russian cords featured. Men’s knits, shirts, pants, and outerwear included with prices from $1 to $6.50. Army blankets and all wool cloth goods advertised as specials in basement sale room.
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Meigs & Co
Bridgeport
Tuesday Special Bargains on Blouses and Underwear
Advertises discounted items across women’s apparel including georgette and crepe de chine blouses from 2.95, white voile blouses, children's dresses at 2.90, surf satin bathing suits at 3.90, overalls and undergarments, corsets at 1.95, and new crepe kimonas and breakfast coats. Includes pumps, lisle hose, and other finished garments with varied sizes and colors.
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Smith“Wulkinson
Universal Service
Bertelli
Universal
Bentine
Rocard Temperance House
Abe
Oie
Smith Wilkingon
Ydarry Plicer
Gaby Deslys
Dunk
Christ
Harold Rutherns
Thomas Sutherns
Howard Henry Smith Wilkingon
Meat Department
Tea and Co Ic
Ceylon
Maracaibo
Cee
Regal Home Made Bread
Lenox
DelMonte Royal Ann
New Orleans
Boston
California
Texas
The
Bridgeport Public Market & Branch
State & Bank Streets
E. Main Street
Constantinople
Ismides
Sea of Marmora
Solip
C. A.C. Lees
Carn Davens
A. C
Everett J. Lake
Schentrs
Stats Street
Main
Nothnagle
Pieigs & CO
Depts
Marvel
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