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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
3
A fragment notes a 1748 game called base ball played by the family of Fred Riek, Prince of Wales. It also claims Norwegians eat more cheese than the English, Germans, or Americans.
An old advertisement urges comfort after meals, claiming Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets curb sour stomachs and indigestion. It touts use following heavy foods and promises strength for sturdy workers, offering a 60 cent box at druggists.
Danbury, Nov 1. A dead kangaroo found beside the Botaford railroad tracks was displayed today in Mahoney's window on Winter street. The animal measured nearly five feet with a four foot tail, bore two gunshot wounds, and its sharp toe claws drew shudders from onlookers as railroad men seek a plan for the prized carcass, skinning, or mounting costs.
At present several persons are seen panning for treasure beneath the pier on the beach at Coney Island. With the end of the bathing season, beach combers search the sands for jewelry and valuables lost by bathers during the summer.
The interview shows Mrs. Hall answering calmly as reporters question her about autopsy delays, the absence of definite motives, and evidence like a diary. She denies Gibson’s claim of a Philips farm gift and says she has no information to identify the perpetrator, while authorities pursue other channels with no immediate arrest planned.
Citizens of prominence flood newspapers with letters denouncing Ludwig transfer while demanding proper discipline in the department. They accuse Commissioner Ryan of overreaching to gain status and criticize an alleged incident where a policeman refused to move an automobile in a no‑stop zone. Alderman Hibbert to push Common Council action to rescind the transfer if needed.
Elbert Wheeler Wilson, professor emeritus of astronomy at Harvard and former assistant astronomer at Yale, died at his Cambridge home. He joined Harvard in 1875 after serving at the Argentine National Observatory and remained active on the Harvard faculty until his retirement in 1919.
Howland's offers wool velour and soft wool jersey dresses at 5.75 with silk embroidery Persian designs bead accents silk braid pocket trimming and fur cloth touches. Two piece jersey dresses feature accordion pleats and embroidered waists. Basement front.
Due to Holiday preparations the Millinery section clears odds and ends from a busy season. A large selection of hats including velvet styles and chic turbans are marked down to 3.95 to make room for new merchandise on the second floor front.
All wool chinchilla coats in camel hair shade with wool flannel lining. Double breasted style with neck collar, two flap pockets and two muff pockets. Inverted pleat back and all around belt. Warmest for boys aged 3 to 10. Priced at 45 dollars. Basement rear.
The clothing retailer urges buyers to assess prices carefully, noting some garments claim higher value in print. They emphasize that their overcoats, priced from $22.50 to $75, are genuine bargains and highlight Kuppenheimer Good Clothes in the men’s section.
Popular fall fabrics include Canton crepe in multiple colors at 2 dollars per yard, heather mixtures for suits in light brown green and brown, 54 inch all wool serge at 3 dollars per yard, and white Astrakhan cloth suitable for children's coats or trims at 4 dollars 25 cents per yard. Third floor front.
In stock silks and satins with lustrous finishes priced by yard. Black 36 inch satin charmeuse at $2.25. Paisley crepe de chine 40 inch at $2.50 and $3. Navy brown tan and other shades. Navy, brown, bluebird and more corduroy 36 inch at 31 yards. Duvelyn fabric in several colors 34 or 36 inch at $3 per yard. Third-deer front.
A heavy yarn sport sweater for women features a staunch knitted stitch for warmth and serviceability. It has a neck and heavy roll collar, one color with contrasting collar options maroon navy or white. Long sleeves end in ribbed cuffs and the bottom matches the knit. Second Noor rear.
A local ad promotes children's beaver hats priced at 2.95 with a wide turn-up brim and ribbon bands. The hats come in rich black, described as a good honest value and popular choice, advertised as second floor from a department store location.
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