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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
3
A decree by the sophomore committee for Women at St Lawrence University Cant on Ont announces bans on freshmen girls wearing earrings unbuckled galoshes singing popular songs displaying rouge tinted cheeks or covering noses with powder within campus locations issued today by the committee.
An old advertisement touts "TIZ" as a magical remedy for sore tired aching feet. It claims rapid relief from burning swollen sweaty feet and foot sores and promises comfort after applying. The ad urges purchase for a few cents at drugstores with a one year comfort guarantee or money back.
Police probe the disappearance of Harry Salwitz's auto from 1873 North Avenue. The car, taken Saturday night and found in the Harlem River bed near a missing persons graveyard, was fully equipped, heavily insured, and traced from a dock to the river. Further statements are expected from Salwitz as investigators press the case.
Formal notice from Charles W. Bryan that Fairview, the Bryan property southeast of Lineal, was tendered to the Methodist Episcopal Association. The offer, announced March 4 from Lixcoll near Bryan’s home, outlines intent and locality connected to William Jennings Bryan’s estate.
Dispatches from Tsaritsin describe unbroken sleigh lines delivering grain and other supplies across snow covered roads. Guards protect convoys as farm hands ferry grain from trains to consumption points amid rising prices. A Swiss hospital train with food and medical aid aims to support 520000 Russian children for three months.
Sixteen warrants for restraint were obtained by federal officials against fur dealers accused of defrauding the government of 204000 in luxury taxes. The first warrant was served on Barnett Weingold on West 27th Street before a judge stayed execution until Friday.
Boston reports that a Co-Ed State case finds higher education does not divorce femining interest from the home. At Bestar University records show around 9,000 female students, most partially or wholly self supporting, holding jobs from chauffeurs to under secretaries to cover tuition.
Immediate action urged as readers are asked to mail in a coupon without delay to secure access to a claimed impressive test. The notice emphasizes speed and single-step participation. It names no organizations or dates beyond the urgent instruction.
Bridgeport officials announced the American Red Cross will assist former Ohio servicemen in obtaining their adjusted compensation. Veterans need discharge papers to apply. Ohio offers ten dollars a month for service from April 6 1917 to November 11 1918, up to 260 dollars, with residency and eligibility rules. A portion may be directed to a sinking fund for veterans hospitals under state law.
Washington dispatch reports Sen. Willi B. King of Utah urging the League of Nations to press the United States to protest Turkish atrocities in Anatolia and Pontus. He says European powers failed to act after World War I and warns of ongoing massacres against Armenians and Pontian Greeks.
Long wearing ginghams in pleasing styles with tasteful trimming. Dressed for busy hours indoors and outdoors under sun, North Shore Dresses promise a good fit and charm. Colorful options priced at 3.75, 5, and 5.75 in a second ad.
The display showcases Canfield wares made by the Canfield Rubber Company on Railroad Avenue. It explains rubber in crude state and through processes, and how rubber blends with cotton for home use. The exhibit highlights protection, Baby care, and personal comfort, inviting all to view the materials and products on the Main floor.
Patchwork makes new embroidery novel with fresh flower forms and bright schemes. D M C embroidery thread features prominently, while unbleached muslin aprons gain color panels in chambray. Patchwork house dresses and dressing sacks offer dainty needlework and accessories for home sewists.
Bespoke handbags described in silk and leather options. Silk styles feature mirror and purse, inner metal coin frame, and roomy compartments. Navy, brown, and black shades popular. Prices range from $2.50 to $10 with silk pieces at $3.50 to $10. Left side, Cront.
Bright ribbons for wrist watches described as narrow lively strips of fine quality and strength. The rich deep black fabric features small crosswise stripes of gold or color. Price listed as 30 cents a yard seems modest for the small required length of bracelet material. Lett aislé, front.
Cretonnes for the new dresses and aprons and skirts at 45c and 59c per yard. Not a passing fancy but a delightful fashion with charm of novelty and pretty effect. Patterns attractive with sprays of flowers and lattices. Skirts dresses and aprons completed in stock, third floor.
The advertisement presents homespun plaids in rose tan lavender and blue all wool at 54 inches wide priced at 2. It promotes crepe poplin in multiple colors including navy tan taupe green copenhagen henna rose pekin and dark brown priced at 1.75. Located on the third floor.
Boston beans priced at 25 cents and bakery items advertised for Thursday. One Joaf Home bread and one pint Boston baked beans available. Orders must be placed by Wednesday for Thursday pickup at the basement location.
Menu lists Wednesday dinner options at 35 cents. Dishes include French roast with browned potatoes Rag out of lamb with vegetable Browned corned beef hash with mashed potato Creamed eggs on toast with baked potato Steamed Finnan Haddies with French fries Boiled haddock with oyster sauce Scalloped salmon with spaghetti Tuna fish salad with mayonnaise Cold cuts with potato salad plus pie pudding or cake and coffee cocoa or milk.
In the Howland Sewing-Machine club members can secure a reliable quiet running machine with easy terms. Every machine guaranteed and delivered after initial payment. Total costs listed as 39 65 or 75 with no interest charges.
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