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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
15
A 9x12 rug showcases luxury beauty and durability in texture and color. Oriental and Chinese patterns in taupe blue rose and tan appeal to refined tastes. Priced as an exceptional sale value for discerning buyers seeking quality floor coverings.
Readable ad notes grass rugs in Chinese designs suitable for porches or sun parlors. Available sizes include 46 by 76 inches at $2, 6 by 9 feet at $3, and 8 by 10 feet oval at $4.
Practical 12 in rush squares described as versatile porch or sun parlor coverings. Notes color options including green black gold and natural. Mentions ability to fit various porch sizes and a reference to second floor.
Customer instructions for sending patterns to the Pattern Editor at Bridgeport Telegram. Include name, address, desired size, and pattern number. Enclose coin or stamp with the order and mail to the Bridgeport Telegram Pattern Editor at the same address.
A reader panel discusses salt science and organic minerals, noting humans convert minerals via plants and cannot fully reuse common salt. The column urges reducing salt intake, cooking lightly, and relying on vegetables for minerals, while cautioning against overdoing salt and stressing medical advice for illnesses.
Text notes that puffiness on one side of the face may be greater than the other and emphasizes first determining the cause before recommending treatment. The fragment implies medical evaluation is needed to guide care.
Bridgeport Telegram invites readers to write to Dr Frank McCoy about intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Include a self addressed stamped envelope if a personal reply is desired. Address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgeport Telegram.
The article emphasizes active learning over enforced stillness, arguing children need movement and speech to grow. It recounts teachers misreading immobility as attention and shares anecdotes of students reacting to over-tightened discipline. It also notes a New Haven student, Marjoria Hendy, and a Europe trip for education.
A reader advised Diamond dyes as the simplest way to tint fabric in cold water by dipping the garment for a quick, even result. Real dyes allegedly produce stable, professional results with minor effort, using the original powder and dilution, with belting water for permanence.
Worded sale advertisement lists bread trays sandwich trays fruit dishes cheese and cracker dishes in plain or hammered Stratford silver plate Charlestown pattern. Items include forks knives dessert knives salad forks sugar spoons butter knives teascups and bread trays with engraved handles. Hammered low candle sticks non drip tea strainers and more at reduced prices.
A Local shop showcases Mother Day gift ideas including silk hose in medium and chiffon, platinum finish trays at 4.50, bread tray at 4.25, sterling candle sticks 4.75 pair, crystal chokers up to 5 dollars, silk umbrellas in several colors, indestructible pearls 2.95 to 24.95, georgette scarfs 1.95 to 2.95, and bou tonnieres for frocks with a large colorful array priced from zero cents upward.
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