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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1927
Page
13
A fragmented piece depicts children as fire worshippers and a home heat scene. The text blends disjointed phrases about sparks, a stove or fireplace, and an elusive plea to endure or escape. It reads like a poet’s rough draft with incomplete thoughts and stray words.
An item from the duty paper outlines how children should behave during fires and in danger. It stresses not handling matches, learning to walk calmly to safety, cover faces from smoke, obey orders from firemen, and avoid touching or taking matches to prevent mischief and danger.
Holy Cross college at Worcester announces honorary degrees for 14 recipients including Joseph T Lilly and Jane M Hoey, both named as Doctors of Laws, Katherine Bregg as Doctor of Literature, and 10 others from New York Philadelphia Boston and Ohio. It marks the first time women receive honorary degrees at Holy Cross.
Health column explains eye shape variations cause differing vision and stresses from modern life. It urges proper glasses, regular eye exercises, and trained optometrist care to prevent cataracts and strain.
Readers of the Bridgepost Terestins are invited to write Dr Frank McCoy about intimate problems and receive a personal reply. Enclose a self addressed envelope if you wish a personal reply. Address letters to Dr Frank McCoy Bridgepost Telegraph.
Tom Donnell of the Civitan club told Stratfield hotel members that pants for women are imminent and joked on fashion shifts. He questioned colors like vermilion and chocolate as possible dominant shades as the audience discussed future attire and gendered dress sites.
O'Donnell urged reflection on the war’s meaning for Memorial Day noting the thousands of French graves contain American soldiers. Bartlett spoke of the effort to care for graves and the solemn color schemes suggested for streets in Bridgeport.
The Valdpeville Star reports the death of Mrs James Gannon known for vaudeville years ago as Ada Henry in the team with Billy Henry. The obituary notes her long career and fame in the stage duo.
Small pine wording hints at a clothing sale. Dresses described as embroidered with dentils in blue green tin orchid and peach. Targeted listing notes ages sixteen to twenty and a 7 percent mention on Main Floor at forty.
Vintage hat listing notes Milan straw hats priced at four dollars ninety five cents with a third floor location and display emphasis.
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