Margot Asquith An Autobiography Part of a Turbulent Night
This excerpt traces Margot and Peter Flower amid social and financial pressures, revealing a strained relationship. Margot recalls a night out, family reactions, and a debt scandal looming over Peter, weaving in courtship, wealth, and class tensions. The piece ends with a cliffhanger about marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Madden
Leicestershire
Hibie Caih
Peter Flower
London
Lewis
Margot
Peenie
Flower
Peter
Fashion's Forecast by Annabel Worthington
The column presents a spring brown taffeta frock design No 9981 with a wide tunic over a slim underskirt for a youthful look. It lists bust sizes 36 to 44 inches, fabric needs, lining, and a 13 cent price with mail pattern service details from the Pattern Department of Barnum & Co Bridgeport Telegram.
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Pattarn Department
Bridgeport Telegram
Local Block Purchase by Milword Brokers
Milword May 4. Page and Middleton real estate brokers with Salyu lof and Wolfson completed arrangements to buy the Isaac C. Smith block at Daniel and River streets. George H. Purman trustee of the estate conducted negotiations. The property, in the heart of the business district, includes three frame buildings used by Sablat and Wolfson as a news and cigar store. The purchase cost was not disclosed. Wolfson says they will continue business in their present quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milword
Page & Middleton
Witt Salyulof
Wolfson
Isaac C. Smith
Daniel
River Sieete
George H. Purman
Ixirist
Sablat & Wolfson
Messrs & Wolfson
Thi Twiks
Engagement Ring Tax Exemption Sought in Deductions Row
A report notes tax deflection concerns in a case involving an engagement ring valued at 204 dollars. G Connel and clerks review delinquent income tax returns as officials press to uncover details of the gift amid marriage claims. The selector refused to reveal the youth density in question.
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G'Connel
Arming of War Department Weapons Sparks Warning
A garbled wartime notice reports that a high ranking general obtained 19 000 revolvers and ammunition from the War department, with riot guns and other arms, prompting concern over armed postal facilities and security risks amid mounting robbery attempts.
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Hays
War Department
Tyoop
Mus
Tinston
Pen Pictures of Prominent Bridgeporters
Pen portrait of Aaron Mintz and the Mintz family in Bridgeport. Bill Steely KE notes Mintz as longtime store owner, now optimistic about recovery, with Mintz stressing growth, patience, and belief in Bridgeport’s future. The piece highlights Mintz apparel and local business resilience amid depression and unemployment.
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Bill Steely KE
Aaron Linkz
L. L. Mints
Dear Annie Laurie Letters on Love and Social Boundaries
Two 19 year old women ask Annie Laurie about maintaining friendships with men who flirt with other girls. The writer questions proper conduct for continuing association and whether a man can be coaxed into affection. The column discusses social norms, male attention, and the idea that love cannot be commanded.
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Annie Laurie
Pieleneak
Freanentis
Anne Dhaurie
Speech in Coineinhart Sparks Crime Wave Debate
Henry Rosenthal of the American Building Association argues Americans face a crime wave due to times of shortage, urging carpentry as uplift. The speech contrasts two classes, labor and the educated, and uses a long anecdote about a pork incident to illustrate social divisions.
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Henry Rosenthal
Amerian Building Associations
Coineinhart
Inhat
Unites States of America
County Schools Convene Friday For Bridport Event
County schools gather at Bridport High School on Friday for a joint convention. Principal Newell La and Miss Lorena He Riversket lead morning sessions with occupational relationships talk. Delegates include several Bridgeport representatives and local educators.
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Bridgu
Pairferd
Bridgéport High School
Ciare
Newell la
Aiea
Mins Lorena
Eret
Eutreck
Arniek
Wormee
Gertrude Spoor
S. Camp
Dames Willan
Ehacioans
Soming
Wit Prorkkk
Watson
Chetemin
Oardel
Baltimore Boge Workers on Strike
A garbled report describes Baltimore Boge workers going on strike amid unrest and disruptions. It mentions teenage labor, a printing group, and various unclear references to places and events. The text is fragmented with many nonsensical phrases and lacks coherent details.
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Baltimore
BOGE
Revelations of a Wife Seeks Myriad Household Revelations
Adele Garrison’s new phase of Revelations of a Wife unfolds as the family returns from errands. Lillian greets Marion and Mrs Sher with warmth, while Marion clings to her mother and eagerly asks about plans and treats.
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Adele Garrison
Aiarina
Lillian
Volaer Otra
Ani
Alen
Weil
Jerry
Hittie Lambie
Sher
Marion
Tirer
Taésa
Dearie
Aesvius
Warn
Cookie
Lilian
Ren Wong
Reu
Cambinarion Cohen Ak
Graham
Health warnings on apoplexy and life choices
A filled, old-fashioned health essay argues middle age raises risk of apoplexy and emphasizes temperance, mental calm, and early lifestyle changes. It notes ignorance of nature as a cause, urges rational habits, and links improper feeding and overexertion to fatal strokes.
Sinth Nest Remains Entrapped in Nest Standoff
A puzzling incident describes Sinth Nest remaining in the nest while others face turmoil. Reported by Jered that the method of intrusion involved a threatening stance, with details on the ongoing dispute and the uncertain future of the nest.
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Margot Asquith
Emil
Grosvenor Square
Ores
Wither
Tate
Letorning
Hire
Fand
Mesself
Charlie
Air Flower
Mamma
Ingle
Avery
Lord Manners
Chowmondeles Castle
Cheshire
Winifred Cholmendeles
Tattersalls
Jack
Frotter
Williem Eden
Miss Tennant
Molly Baw
Margie
Molly Bas
Levis
Hue
Preier
Leicester
Lonsdale
Orkhal
Prince of Wales
Mrs. Danger
Teter Blowes
Prince
Pet
Ine
Palur
Peter Ny
Peer
Margot Pater Tye
Sam Lewind
Petor
Phen
Annabel Worthington
Whiolesome
Mintz Iso
Bridesport
Brigeport
Minta
Orleans
Noth
Mintz Family
Newark
Bridgeport
Mitte
Truthcut Bay
Aeason
Winugh
Minte Aosib Setures
Aaslon L. Mintz
Manales
C.tmiats
Aadies
G Main ST
Golumn
Winifred Black
Senthal
Erie Wayne
Aevantian
Meath
Huby
Ballimore
Wen
Sable
Rome
MOGA
Mahlon
Lilham
Hopeland
D. Tommistider
New York
Marc
Giits
Angel
Piri
Horner
Bright
Fool
Davink
Ming Bea
Nswers
Irarest Ark
Irarest Ark Puetor
Natal
Gaed Lyra Hutter
Caldine Aiken
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