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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1926

Page

12

Celia Gibbs’s bold escape stars in a life reshaped

Celia Gibbs, now financially independent after learning her father left her penniless, flees Hilary Fraser’s control. She plans a divorce, elopes with Padraic O Shea, and purchases a reversible coat as she becomes determined to forge a new life and career, away from Hilary’s grasp. The scene ends with Celia buying a wardrobe upgrade and preparing to finalize separation.

Celia Gibbs Hilary Fraser Hilary Laura Liveraham Celia Laura Huary Cella Gems Europe Abe Sieburg Ribhurg Theatre Glay Celle Hilaryn Padrele O'Shea Padrele Ike Padrale Colts Billy Pan David Padraic Padraic O'Shea Fraser O'Shea Cela Gibba Hilary Him Cela

The Wise Crack And The Song A Revised Classic

A humorous collage of verses and skits by George S. Chappell and others, spoofing newsreel humor. It includes excerpts about a baseball report, musical cues, classroom jokes, and reader contributions, all pasted from a Bridgenart Telegram page.

Mr. Longfellow George S. Chappell Bridgenart Telegram

Mothers Reward Better Than Punishment Says One Mother

A mother asserts that positive rewards motivate children more than punishment. She notes her children strive for high marks and praise from their father, along with occasional special treats as incentives for good report cards, rather than threats of consequences.

Infantile paralysis and parental care described

A reader’s column discusses infantile paralysis, its forms and epidemic history, emphasizing parental devotion and care. It notes that gymnastics, massages, electricity, baths, and other therapies may help the aftereffects, and includes Q and A guidance on sleep, digestion, and hyperacidity with instructional remedies. There is reference to a 1916 New York epidemic and the disease’s potential for lasting disability.

New York Washington

Efficient Housekeeping NEW DISHES THIS WEEK

Tomorrow's menu lists Breakfast items and a variety of desserts and salads. Recipes describe strawberry pudding and frozen fruit mold with gelatin, plus fried chicken prepared by browning, steaming, and gravy from pan drippings. Inquiries receive tomorrow's answers.

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