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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

5

Barrow Flight Postponed Again by Captain Wilkins

Fairbanks Alaska May 3 Captain George H Wilkins commander of the Detroit Arctic expedition postpones his Barrow hop until the radio generator works properly If the generator functions this evening he will depart in the monoplane Alaska for Point Barrow Weather locally good but haze northward signals thick conditions near Endicott mountains Radioman Robert Wasky hopes to finish a new wireless shack and the party reports no trouble expected on the mountain flight after a successful propeller repair

Fairbanks Alaska Arctic George H. Wilkins Point Barrow Endicott Mountains Wilkins Robert Wasky Howard Mason Wilkin Barrow Baron Wiseman

Natives of Samoa Increase Drinking

San Francisco report on Dr. Lambert findings from Samoa shows natives erect distilleries using improvised materials. Eight years of Carnegie research cited. Prohibition circumvention noted as locals convert common containers into alcohol makers.

Samoa San Francisco Nquor 3. M. Lambert New York Carnegie Foundation Dr. Lambert

Poet Hodgson Wins St Paul Mayoral Race In Narrow Margin

Laurence C. Hodgson known as Larry Ho won the St Paul mayoral election defeating Rev. Howard Y. Williams pastor of People's Church in a race where only about half of 104000 registered voters cast ballots. Labor-backed candidates captured four other major offices while Hodgson previously served as mayor and as City Council finance commissioner.

ST. Paul Minn Laurence C. Hodgson Larry Ho Howard Y. Williams The People's Church Hodgson Iie Arthur E. Nelson Willams Cit Herman «. Weasel James Clancy C.J. McClegan J. H. McDonald Wies Minnesota Editorial Association Minnesota

California Fig Syrup Ad Warns Mothers About Dosing

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup only as directed for children and babies. It stresses avoiding overuse and pleads to ask a druggist for the correct name and dosing to prevent illness or improper use.

Californig Californie

City may pay for Grovers Point storm damage on Long Island Sound

An official foresees the city eventually bearing the cost of repairs to the sea wall at Grovers Point. Kenneth W. McNeil, owner of significant property and once linked to a boulevard right of way, has not yet responded. The forecast hinges on the city’s interest in maintaining a boulevard and shore access amid erosion and public traffic considerations.

Grovers Point Long Island Sound Kenneth W. McNeil Battery Hill MrNeil McNeil Pearsall Park Board Towner Lordship Roint

Salts Textile hearing set in Norwalk on May 17

Judge Ed win Thomas will hold a new hearing in the receivership case of the Salts Textile Co. of Bridgeport at Norwalk on May 17. Frederick Victor and Achelis of New York seek to have their claim against the Salts Company impressed as a lien on Salts property. the judge issued an order to show why the lien should not issue.

New Hay Edwin Thomas Salts Textile Co Bridgeport Norwalk Rederick Victor and Achelis New York Salts Company Salts

Community Grange program features farm machinery talks

Huntington May 6 The Marihill River Grange program focuses on farm machinery with George Arundell speaking on automobiles Hawin Vargoshe on automobile trucks and Clarence Webb on advances and disadvantages of Lear. King Webb directs the music. Evening gathering includes whist and euchre and refreshments are served with awards for fresh refreshments.

Huntington Marihill River Grange George Arundell Woul Hawin Vargoshe Clarence M. Webb Lear “Isu Josep King Webb Echle Washington William Cook Frances Cook Waterbury William John West Haumeter Street Theodore Krueger Academy Hill Derby Krueger New York Perry Conthra Doris Andr Dewte Huntington Street Tedur Cliff Rod Canelab Wil Mrocv Mis Iyeng Cribles Hound View Avenue Ybe Aaron Stick Pumpham US Shelton Grange Parent-Teacher Association

Dainty Madenna Hand Embroidered Bibs Go Priced High

Hand embroidered bibs with scalloped trim from Dainty Madenna command higher prices than typical infant wear. The poised product line suggests premium craftsmanship and boutique appeal beyond standard market rates.

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