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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
3
A large check for 275 dollars drawn on the defunct Deliver State Bank and signed by What Luck was accepted in Kansas City but found worthless yesterday upon arrival at Homer McMillan, executive officer of the bank, after passing through the Kansas City Clearing House en route to Denver.
Madison March 23 Thomas A Edison sent copies of correspondence between him and a University of Wisconsin professor. Edison urged a reply to questions about financial topics and paper money backing. The professor answered with sharp rebuke, concluding it would be a waste to teach Edison basic concepts.
Washington March 22 Associated Press reports Secretary of Labor Davis is considering a Republican bid for Senate in Pennsylvania to succeed Senator Crowell who will not seek re election.
An article profiles Captain Collings who suffered a double rupture at sea, faced dire medical options, and claims to have cured himself through a home method. He promotes a free book and medicines, urging readers to submit a coupon to receive them prepaid.
A reader requests a free rupture remedy book and coupon from Captain W. A. Collings in Watertown New York. The note provides a mailing address and asks for the free offer without obligation, signed by Nate. The fragment reflects an advertising request common to period newspapers.
Century old ad proclaims Dr Carey s Marsh Root a proven remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments with a money back guarantee. It claims long practice backing and states the product is available in liquid and tablet forms at Hindles Drug Stores and other pharmacists countywide.
The State Department of Health reports a decrease in communicable diseases for the week ending Monday, led by Bridgeport with seven cases of diphtheria and Westport at sixteen smallpox cases. Scarlet fever holds steady. whooping cough appears in two local cases with bands issued for children.
Washington March 22 It is likely Pope Pius X will create a new American cardinal at his first consistory in May Candidates favored include Archbishop Glennon of St Louis and Archbishop Fauna of San Francisco Archbishop Glennon preached at Cardinal Gibrands Baltimore funeral The promotion of Mgr Bonzano papal delegate to the United States to cardinal is anticipated after years of service
A merger among major American tool makers is moving forward amid negotiations. Key participants include Betis Machine Tool Co of Rochester PA Colburn Machine Tool Co of Franklin PA Newton Machine Tool Works of Philadelphia Carlton Machine Tool Co of Cincinnati Lodse and Shipley Machine Tool Co of Cincinnati Modern Grinder Manufacturing Co of Brit PA and Hilles and Jones Co of Wilmington DE. The article notes several prominent firms already tied to the talks.
The Bridgeport Musicians' Club of the American Federation of Musicians will relocate next week from 164 State Street to the Mortis Plan building at 63 Main Street. Under chairman John H. McClure the house committee secured a one year lease on the third floor, with space split for offices and a band room. The move follows seven years at the former site, deemed too large, seeking a central smaller footprint.
Woolens of seasonable weight and pleasing color offered with tasteful patterns. French serge in rich navy at $1.50. Checks of pure wool at $2.50. Tricotine in navy brown and black at $4.50. Tweeds and homespuns for sports and business wear priced $1.95 to $3.50.
A friendly notice urges men to take advantage of a favorable moment to shop for new spring suits. The message highlights current selections and the store Howland as a destination for updated wardrobe essentials.
Howwland’s presents girls coats that rival women’s in fabric and tailoring. Tweed sport coats feature smooth lines and pleats, velour dress coats show fine pleats in blue and tan, with tan dominating spring palettes. Sport coats offer rose and bright blue shades, priced from 10 to 29.50 in the second hand section.
Gossard corsets are marketed as personal fit garments built to suit nine distinct figure types. The ad emphasizes adjustable fronts for daily sizing, promising intelligent guidance at the store and noting price ranges from $2.75 to $6.50 on the second floor.
Lace trimmed waists designed to slenderize full figures with square necks and roll collars. Handmade with drawnwork and embroidered dots, sizes 48 to 34. Lace trimmed roil waists feature V necks and flat collars, fine tucks, sizes 48 to 52. Bach style adds extra appeal at $3.
New cleanly rugs of Congoleum come in 9 by 13 foot and 9 by 10 1/4 foot sizes. They feature new patterns and colors with durability and a tasteful finish. Prices are 12.50 for the large rug and 9.50 for the smaller one.
Centered stalls offer dainty lace edged kerchiefs and imported kid gloves. Items range from 2 50 for two clasp gloves to 85c embroidered chamoisette children’s gloves and colorful cambric handkerchiefs with lace edges. Includes assorted colors, patterns, and price points for men and children.
In the lunchroom a Thursday dinner offers English pot roast with peas and carrots, broiled mackerel with lemon butter, baked haddock with Spanish sauce, pickled tongue, chicken croquettes, cod on toast, cold salmon, potato salads, vegetables, and desserts. Beverages include coffee or cocoa tea or milk at 35 cents.
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