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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
16
An editorial argues modern teaching uses advertising to aid memory. It cites drawing and spelling from carton imagery, noting children learn brands and box contents, and that reading ads trains discernment of product quality and value for life. Housewives benefit from careful ad reading for prices and improvements.
A detailed clothing description outlines a dinner gown with lime color and a fitted front that is shorter than the back. It notes a brimmed silhouette with vertical lines and a softly colored crepe de chine fabric featuring narrow chenille details. The text presents the gown as a stylish, intricate outfit.
New York gas by Consolidated Gas Co will fall from 1.15 to 1.05 per thousand cubic feet, with subsidiaries matching the cut. Officials cite lower raw gas costs and labor/materials expenses, and warn rates may fall further if costs drop. Bridgeport Gas Tight says a statement on local impact is due soon.
A Gost Accountants forum by the Manufacturers association in Stratheld last night featured Homer Sweet of Lybrans Montgomery Company Baston as speaker. He warned that actual article costs are rarely computed and many firms use arbitrary estimates. He explained how to properly allocate overhead during good and bad times.
The session advanced a prohibition bill with allocations for Hartford sanitariums and other institutions, while Senate rules limited board members from multiple State institutions. Amendments targeting conflicts of interest were debated, actions included charter amendments for several utilities and institutions, and bills on pharmacy practice and humane society funding were approved.
An article quoting Dr. James Sullivan from Bellevue and Westchester County hospitals explains organic iron as a true red blood food. It urges iron rich meals like spinach lentils and baked apples, and suggests Nuxated Iron as a supplement to raise red blood cell counts and restore vigor.
Two men aged 21 and 23 were arrested on charges of breach of the peace after an incident in a theatre. A 12 year old boy and a 4 year old girl were involved, with references to a theatre usher and a separate incident involving a woman. The article notes $100 bail and upcoming arraignments in city court.
Dr C C Godfrey was elected president of the Connecticut State Medical Society at the 120th session in Hartford. New officers include Leone LaPierre and B Bradean, with Charles W Comfort treasurer. Banquet featured Governor Lake and Bishop Murray as speakers amid clinical sessions at Hartford Hospital and St Francis Hospital.
About 160 baskets of clothing and food were distributed in the city rally to needy ex servicemen and their families. High school students delivered a short talk to Mrs Aart, a worker in the cause. A previous day the drive collected 435 cans vegetables and 140 jars of preserves. More aid was anticipated as a second truckload was expected for distressed ex service men.
House and Senate leaders inch toward substituting a peace declaration for the Knox resolution and repealing the war declaration with safeguards for German-owned property. Expect formal agreement after inter-chamber negotiations before the next committee session.
New York May 19 Protested by churchmen as Lane, former interior secretary, spoke of a deep spiritual longing in his meditation. Clergy including Rev. Shipman and Rabbi Schulman praised the essay as a noble religious faith and a progressive social vision. Coroner reported a fatal river accident involving a six year old boy in Southport.
Local men and Chamber of Commerce representatives plan a flight from Black Rock to Stamford aboard an aeromarine flying boat to discuss establishing an airport on the main line between New York and Boston and to spark business interest in buying government selling boats at reduced cost.
Stratford Chamber of Commerce will hear Howdra Sivong of New Verneyey who for nine years was secretary of the Clever Oh in, and earlier secretary of Minneapolis chambers, as the guest speaker on commerce. Local representatives from nearby chambers were invited to attend.
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