This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
3
Mrs Nellie Burr of 552 Aller Street reports stomach distress improved after using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. She credits relief to two bottles and praises the remedies for liver regulation. She offers a 19 cent trial package from the Invalids’ Hotel in Buffalo.
Two bandits held up the Missouri Kansas and Texas special near Canyon Oklahoma at night, robbing every passenger in three sleeping cars and fleeing to an automobile. More than $3,000 in cash taken, with passengers and porter searched. Brakeman signaled engine stop, train halted at McAlester, bandits escaped. Conductor alerted station master at Brown, message sent to McAlester.
A second arrest was made in the murder of CLuther Graves a North Street businessman. Police did not reveal the suspect’s name while DA Moore widens the probe into bootlegger driven violence. Edward White a suspected bootlegger was captured last night as part of the case linkage.
The Motion Picture Industries of California, representing theatre interests, oppose Clara Smith Hamon appearing in films. They adopted a resolution condemning exhibitions that they say unduly reward violence and pledged not to show any pictures featuring Hamon following her acquittal in Wake L. Hamon case in Ardmore Oklahoma.
Public mood in Holland swings over former Emperor William’s book described as abusing hospitality by engaging in political questions in exchange for favorable treatment. Amsterdam dispatch notes the cabinet may pressure him to restrain actions and consider obligations toward the Dutch government.
Washington March 93 The resignation of Rowland E B Mahany as a special commissioner to group to international immigration has been approved by Secretary of Labor March 1 and sent out. Mahany was sent abroad seven months to fill a salary of 59 dollars a day. Cablegrams sent in February met Secretary Wilson and arrived by midday. he did not see him until yesterday.
Ty Sqegraradee Ss the Milly to Cas. nist at the Woensockel Rubber Co, footwear division, of the United States Rubber Co, will not reopen in April as planned. Operations may not resume for six or eight weeks due to a small fever. About 2,600 workers are employed in the two plants.
A brief note reports that students contribute $199 toward the Junior Republic fund. The fragmentary item mentions a donation event tied to a school or campus, with limited readable details on participants and date.
Spring selection highlights low shoes for women with fine leathers and slender lines. Styles include pumps with straps and two strap variants, oxfords, and shield pumps in brown, black, gray, and satin finishes. Prices range from $5 to $11 with notable pieces in black kid, brown calfskin, and patent leather, available on the main floor rear.
Spring brings wraps of unusual beauty in Bolivia wool and Angora. Describes knitted wraps in short and long forms with stripes, satin marabou adorned pieces, and mandarin styles with oriental ribbons. Special group of Bolivia wraps and polo coats offered from $35 to $90, second floor.
Fresh and dainty little white dresses described with lawn and voile fabrics, high waisted styles, embroidery or color sash at the waist, colored cuffs and collars, and decorative front embroidery. Sizes 6 to 12. Second floor.
Catalog notes bring freshness to gowns with organdy collars and cuffs in lavender rose or blue. Many pieces are hand embroidered or Venise woven, priced from $1 to $3.50. Vestees in organdy net or lace feature tucked or embroidered or plain tailored styles from $1.10 to $5. Roll collars in organdy show embroidered hems or delicate lace trim from 50 cents to $2. Artistic georgette ruffling adds distinctive color combos including tan and navy or sand and orange.
Navy is favored for the finest suits with tricotines braiding and embroidery. It suits every occasion with good service and tasteful pairing with headgear and footwear. Featuring models for young folks and formatrons, straightline effects and ripples, tailored and trimmed, priced 345 to 85.
Secretary Lansing presents a personal inside account of the Peace Negotiations, recounting his efforts to persuade President Wilson against the League of Nations plan. Advance orders are taken for delivery on publication day March 25, price $3, main floor rear.
Boys receive cheery light Easter suits in gray tan and brown tones. Styles include plain fronts or with box pleats and belts. Cut for comfort with a neat upright fit, available in sizes up to 18 costing $16.50 to $19.50 at the Front Basement.
An ad promotes Athena Spring clothing emphasizing comfort, fit, and appearance. It highlights tailored underwear similar to a suit, made of fine knitted cotton with elastic, available in sleeveless or low-neck union suits and bodice styles. Prices range from 75 cents to $1.25, with variations for vests and pants.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.