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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1922
Page
14
Ann and Phil piece together a conspiracy linked to Norton Accessory Company and Langin & Ashfield. Ruth Morgan’s actions spark a new lead after a Telegram from Tom Curtis hints Selfridge tampered with carburetors. Ann risks discovery to uncover proof and confronts a dangerous network seeking to derail their investigation.
In Bradley Newton's office Ann and Phil Morgan discuss a conspiracy tying Phil to the Norton Accessory Company and a hidden Morgan connection. Ann narrates dreams of Ruth Morgan as tension rises while they plan to uncover the scheme and root out the real mastermind.
Annabel Worthington presents dress pattern No. 1391 with a waist emphasis belt and triple side tucks. Made in Bingham Swiss or cole with organdy collar cuffs and belt, sizes 28 to 44 inches bust. price 15 cents. Transfer Pattern No. 602 in blue 11 cents extra. Patterns mailed on 15 cents in stamps or coin.
Ansonia May 4 Thomas Ellis former chief of police of this palace died at his home this morning after a short illness aged 74 Ellis served as chief of police for many years, retiring years ago.
A speaker reflects on the era of invention and its impact on morals, liberty, and character in American civilization. He urges a renewed focus on honesty, energy, integrity, and intelligence as key assets amid rapid mechanization and social change, citing personal experience in Congress and law.
A fragmented advice page presents letters from readers seeking romance guidance. An 19 year old in love with a widower asks whether to pursue the widower or a younger man with a promising future, with a reader’s reply suggesting keeping both as friends if not engaged and encouraging the widower to improve. Other notes advise expanding social circle and focusing on others to gain companionship.
Fragmentary historical text reflecting wartime rhetoric on American ideals and home life. The author critiques social changes since April 6 1917, laments influences threatening the home, notes urbanization, and expresses faith in renewed virtues and justice ahead.
A comic domestic scene shows Norman and Lilian debating his “denseness” about women. Norman excuses himself by noting Lilian has seventeen moods, while she chides him for neglecting bridge, shopping, and social duties as bargain sales tempt her. The exchange ends with playful accusations of gadding about and plans for sales tomorrow.
The American Legion post in Bridgeport and state officials disclosed the post cannot raise the full $2,000 quota from the state aid fund. They may approach the New Haven Chamber of Commerce for additional subscriptions as Gov Lake praised Legion aid to veterans. Connecticut districts report quarter earnings and disbursements with Bridgeport at $7,315.38 and Hartford, New Haven higher totals, while overhead expenses for the quarter stood at $1,272.38.
Bridgeport weekly figures show eleven diphtheria cases and scarlet fever in the week ending Anvil 23, with smallpox reported in several towns. Stamford leads measles with 27 cases while Bridgeport has 22. overall chickenpox, pneumonia and other contagious diseases total 40, with tuberculosis at 30.
A report by Prof Irving Fisher for the Woodrow Wilson foundation states 39 of 168 towns in Connecticut exceeded their Wilson fund quotas. Greenwich raised $900, more than double its share, as of May 4 in Neny Haven.
A collection of pineapple based preparations includes breakfast and dessert ideas. Steps cover preparing fresh pineapple sections, a pineapple pie, a gelatin mold with pineapple and syrup, and a fresh pineapple salad with cheese and peanut butter.
Ada Smith, proprietor of Gilbert House on Gilbert Street, appeared in City Court yesterday on a charge related to maintaining an objectionable house. She was found not guilty as counsel argued she ran the rooming house for seven years in a questionable but lawful manner and was not present for the guests’ acts.
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