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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

20

Tariff clash sparks debate over farmer costs and exports

Washington reports Republican Agricultural Tariff Bloc push for near all time low duties on food and farm goods. Senator Simmons argues higher tariffs burden farmers, raise living costs, and threaten export markets as European debt leaders and global trade hinge on continued foreign demand. Police arrest nine auto owners for anti parking violation. released on bond.

Washington Senate Capper Kansas M+ ‘Nary Oregon Kerlig Simmons North Carolina Sonater Simmons Louisiana Aimerican United States Great Britain France Germany Europe Treasuries

Graceful swimming as a path to youth and charm

Mary Benton emphasizes swimming as a graceful art for all ages in New York, warning against chasing speed to lose health. She notes garments of grace outweigh the lure of rapid laps, praising long distance limits and the joy of esthetic movement, with grandmothers often learning alongside young women.

Mary Benton New York

American Legion Poppy Sale Campaign Begins Today

The Harry Congdon Post No 11 American Legion will start its Poppy sale campaign today with post members, the Catharine McGurdy post, and the Women’s Auxiliary canvassing business houses and offices. Poppies gathered from disabled veterans at a New Haven hospital will be sold, with Bridgeport poppies also available. Proceeds aid welfare work and disabled Bridgeport veterans and their families. Commander P George Moore announced last night.

Harry Congdon American Legion Post Catharine McGurdy Women's Auxiliary Alingtown Huspital New Haven Bridgeport Stown Bridgeport P. George Moore Legion Post Jasé Night

Suburban Riders Get Small Fare Reduction Tokens

Suburban residents of Devon Stratford Stratfield and toward Fairfield using Norwalk cars will gain fare relief on those lines by buying metal tokens. Tokens cost three for 26 cents, down from ten cents per ride. Tokens apply on routes with ten cent fares, per J B Potter Bridgeport divis Connecticut Company.

Devon Strasford Strafeld Fairfield Norwalk J. B. Potter Bridgeport Divis Connecticut Company Stratford Stratfield Potinr

Webster Men Convicted in Webster Robbery Case

In Willemantic May 13 in Superior Court Jacob Dexnoit and Frank Duxlek of Webster were found guilty of attempted robbery and sentenced by Judge Avery to state prison for one to three years. Joseph Redlinski, also of Webster, was acquitted on the same charge.

Willemantic Jacob Dexnoit Frank Duxlek Webster Joseph Redlinski Avery Deznoit Duzlek

Monroe car to race with wireless outfit at Indy

Indianapolis May 14 Three Monroes including the 1920 International Sweepstakes winner, entered by Monroe Auto Company in the $40 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will be driven by Wilbur DAlene Tom Alley and Lera Corum. One car will be equipped with a wireless outfit to monitor speed and time during the long grind.

Indianapolis Indiana Monroe Altompublic Company Indianapolis Motor Speedway Wilbur D'Alene Tom Alley Lera Corum

Former Chicago bartenders find new trades after Prohibition

Former drink mixers from Chicago’s bars migrate to diverse jobs as soft drink parlor staff, guards, and vendors. Many former tasters now patrol the Loop or supervise guests at large venues, while others run peanut stands or work as paper drum performers.

Chicago Yesteryear

Long and Narrow Earrings Trend in 19th Century Style

Long and narrow earrings captivate feminine fashion as a reckless craze. Valencennes lace, dyed to match the frock, decorates many summer outfits, adding a coordinated, delicate touch to the overall look.

Valencennes

Submarine Chaser Club Meeting at Beaux Arts

The Submarine Chaser club of America held a reunion at the Beaux Arts club. Members, veterans from ten countries who served in the war, gathered for the event.

Beaux Arts Submarine Chaser Club of America Beaux Arts Club

Cruise group member returns to Gulf voyage talks Panama

In New York City last night Ale ander Maffett and another member who recently sailed to the Gulf and Panama spoke to members. The program featured a songs and entertainment bill as Albert W. Smith of Groveray Avenue attended as a club member.

New York City Aleander Maffett Gulf of Mexico Panama Wiport Albert W. Smith Groveray Nue Clus

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