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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1922

Page

3

Disabled Veterans to Launch Organization Meeting Planned

Robert M. Smyth of Disabled American Veterans will preside at a Mary Street armory meeting to form a local DAV chapter. The group aims to push further legislation for injured veterans in training, displacement, or compensation cases. Judge Robert Marx is National Commander. Chapters exist in New Haven and Hartford.

Robert M. Smyth Disabled American Veterans of the World State Armory Mary Street Order Robert &. Marx American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Hartford

Special Policemen to be Reviewed by Board Tonight

Bridgeport prepares for an annual inspection as the city special policemen including theatre and dance hall officers gather in the city Court room. The Board of Police Commissioners will assess uniformed officers and badges in a formal review event this evening.

Bridgeport Board of Police Commissioners

Port Chester Woman Jailed as Shoplifter

Stamford reports Port Chester widow Georgianna Alison was fined in a polite court for shoplifting items including fur neck piece beads and a silver belt. Police say she concealed items during purchase and had prior trouble but no prior prosecutions.

Stamford Mar Georgianna Alison Portoneater Saeed Ken Tencad Usmantha Fn Jal Young Hyman‘ Frankel Pornchester

Harding proposes erection of nine MEF monuments

In Washington on March 2 President Harding backed War Department memorial plans to erect nine major European monuments marking key action sites and battles involving American Expeditionary Forces. The proposals include spots where the first American soldier was killed or wounded in Europe and notable actions of several regiments and divisions during World War I.

Tashington Mar Europe War Department Harding Congress Germin Flevenih Cambrai Sixth Engineers 869Th Tith Stist Point Cisarsa Italy Hal 83Rd

Candidacies Rise for City Building Inspectors Posts

A lively contest builds for two Building Department slots inspector of masonry and inspector of plumbing with a $2,500 yearly salary. Candidates include Bernard Mokelvey Frank Yong John Dunn John Molden and James Fitzpatrick from several districts. Election likely at the March 20 council meeting, Mayor Atwater said.

Board of ‘Aldermen Bernard J. Mokelvey Ith Frank Yong Andrey P. Owens John Dunn Sith John Molden Toth Dise Strict James Fitzpatrick Sid Die Magting Maren Atwater

Police Seek Taxi Bandits After Woman Robbery

New York police hunt two male suspects who robbed Turner, 35, and threw her from a taxi after a party, taking her purse containing $15. An officer tried to stop the fleeing cab but shots were fired as the auto escaped.

New York Magnes ‘Turner Curnar Red Amy

Universal kitchen utensils offered for home use in Connecticut

A Connecticut factory in New Britain produces a wide range of Universal kitchen utensils. The ad promotes complete collections, suggests expert help for housekeepers, and lists prices for kettles, pans, pots, roasters, mixers, and scales, highlighting quality, value, and frequent price cuts.

Connecticut New Britain Universal

Attempted robbery targets New York Public Service chief

An attempt to rob the safe in the office of Public Service Commissioner William A. Prendergast on the twentieth floor of the Hudson Terminal Building was made last night. Police said the office was entered again Tuesday night and the commissioner's desk was ripped open.

New York Mar Office of Public Service Wiliam A. Prendergast Hudson ‘Terminal

Influenza Epidemic Declared Over in New York City

March 2 New York officials declared the influenza epidemic ended. The death toll in New York City stood at 44 as Health Commissioner Copeland announced the official end of the outbreak.

New York Mareh New York City Copaland

Permanent Wave Services Offer Lasting Hair Beauty

A historical newspaper notice promotes long lasting permanent waves and a range of personal services. It highlights shampooing scalp treatment manicuring marcel waving hair coloring henna and mineralava skin treatments. New braids, side-part pompadour styles, and 17 to 20 inch hair switches are advertised with prices and third floor location.

Women’s unusual jersey suits-510 trim spring model

Navy heather and Copenhagen tones present a jersey suit with a belt and pleated jacket, a straight line skirt with two pockets. Samples shown at the Dennison section demonstrate pretty, artistic paper rope use for trays, baskets, vases, with quick, low-cost completion and free instruction. Front basement.

Copenhagen Dennison

All wool suit tailored to measure for $33.50 now

All wool suit to a man's own personal measure for $33.50 now. Accent the now act now the chance lasts till store closes Saturday. Tweeds stripes checks cassimeres mixtures plain weaves guaranteed tailoring and fit. Choice of 100 different patterns main floor rear.

Women’s black pumps feature rich style and varied design

Fashion notes showcase black leather pumps with cutouts, eyelet-like patterns, front and side straps, and high French heels. Prices range from 7.50 to 70, highlighting kidskin, patent castskin, and unique low-cut models with multiple straps and Cuban heels.

Lovely silk and sport stockings at special price

Opportunity knocks and coffers fill with a clearance of sport stockings in wool and silk blends. Irregulars with minor flaws include heather greens to tans and gray hues, some full fashioned with Pointex or square heels, in black, cordovan, or Russia calf. Various qualities offered at special prices.

Russia

Worth your while to join machine club

A promotional note explains joining the machine club offers a dependable guaranteed machine at the regular Holland cash price with payments in small installments. It emphasizes no extra fees or interest, and compares New Royal and Free machines priced at 39 and 65 or 75 dollars, respectively, noting prices are lower than last year.

Machine Club

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