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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

18

The Adopted Wife in a Turbulent Household

Celia Girbs is left to guardianship by her dead father and moved between Hilary Fraser and his sister Leora. A web of deception, love, and class pressures drives Celia toward independence while Hilary confronts a growing emotional distance. Tense exchanges, misunderstandings, and a looming decision culminate in a cliffhanger as Celia faces an uncertain future.

Celia Girbs Hilary Fraser Hilary Leora Sversham Celia Ale Ie Laura Dita Filery Himelf Ake bin Hous Ceiin Europe Cilia Abe Sleburg Siburg Theatre Cella Bervines Abe Padrete O'Shea Padraic Becau Jenkins Hearst Jerre

Gifts for Pastor and Wife at Summerfield Methodist

The Summerfield Methodist church Sunday school board held its regular monthly meeting. Ladies Bible class and members' spouses attended. George Wurm presented Pastor Rev Harold Clemans with a pen and pencil in appreciation. Mrs Clemans received a hygrangea plant and both the pastor and wife got certificates of membership in the Ladies Bible class.

Sumiay School Board Summerfield Methodist Church Ladies

Your Health and the Liver Myths of Old Time

The piece argues liver complaints were blamed for many ills, but lifestyle factors like overeating and lack of exercise caused most issues. It urges regular activity, outdoor work, and simple food to shake up health, then answers reader questions on catarrhal lung conditions boracic acid eye washes and shampoo.

Americk

THE FUN SHOP AND SUNNY VERSES IN EDITORIAL JEST

A compact column shows playful verses and humorous lines from a vintage pages section. Cartoonish banter about flirtations and a light mock epic chorus flow through jokes about callers, officers, and a tongue in cheek twist on freedom and love. The pieces reference a fictional Maxson Foxhall JuDell edited fun page voice with punning lines and a Shakespearean aside.

The Reporter at Home Dinner Rumor

A humorous overheard exchange portrays a hungry young reporter and his wife arguing about a missed car and candy. The scene, labeled as Insider information, hints at a newspaper man’s alleged threats and a light domestic quarrel.

Lewis G Hemslow Suoner Jeporter Rox Under &Rm Mate Cleore

Window Shades and Care From A Bride Reader

A Bride reader offers guidance on window shades, recommending two layered shades if possible, dark exterior and white interior, with a preference for linen over cheap fabrics. It covers cleaning methods using heated cornmeal, cautions on colored shades, and suggests repainting old shades as a cost saver.

Untitled Boxing Themed Classroom Sketch Seethes With Wordplay

A playful, fragmented piece set in a Krazy Kollege classroom led by Maxine. Ipsen Downes and Harriet Harles appear in a quirky exchange about affix and a chaotic ice box gag. The text blends slang and misheard phrases to reveal comic misunderstandings.

Maxine Mr. Downes Ipsen Downes Harriet Harles

Krazy Kindergarten Reader Submits Wild Word Play

A fragment from a past issue showcases a quirky classroom scene with playful misreadings and double meanings. It includes cryptic exchanges among students and a note about contributor guidelines and the price structure for submissions.

Boy inventor fixes news stand wind troubles

A boy by a news stand invents a windproofing device using twine and a bird cage spring after the dealer complains the iron tar is clumsy. He secures the spring with twine, impresses the owner enough to buy the idea, and earns extra income from subsequent stands.

Tommy

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