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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
3
Philadelphia November 12 Director of Public Safety Butler denied rumors he sought to build a political machine in his office to back a 1926 gubernatorial bid He stated he is not a candidate for any office and blamed rumor-mongers for trying to drive a wedge between him and the mayor
A meeting of the Employes Tuberculosis Relief association at the Warner Institute heard Dr Edward G Lynch Superintendent of Laurel Heights state sanatorium declare there is no cure for tuberculosis and warn against fake cures offered for fees up to 150 dollars. He compared European sanatoria and urged sun treatment and sea bathing as effective. Seventy people receive aid. five in sanatoria. nine new aid applications. 154 nurse-visits. monthly receipts 3265.16 with 1583.03 expenses.
In Springfield Massachusetts Miss Isabel Wyman Gordon state regent leads D A R chorus to lay the cornerstone of a new dormitory at the American International College. The $60,000 building is funded by D A R chapters and attendance included Mrs. George Maynard Minor past national regent. The college trains foreign students for citizenship and uplift work globally.
Milford New Haven County November 12 The town meeting adopts a budget of 549 917 59 with a tax rate of 86 mills. Planned projects include Gulf Beach comfort station Fort Trumbull bulkhead new fire house a service truck field playgrounds sidewalk Memorial Bridge extension Welch Point road two room Woodmont School addition and more totaling 84 806. Installments due May 1 and August 7 1926.
Three bank books stolen by holdup men from members of a gambling group near Waterbury were mailed back with postmarks from Waterbury Conn. The incident also included a $5,000 cash theft and an automobile license. The return supports belief that the band is connected to the Ramblers.
El Paso Nov 12 The Carpenters and Joiners union the second largest craft group in the federation is accused by the Building Trades Department of the AFL of continually defying its laws and regulations. A resolution adopted today calls for suspension from the American Federation of Labor.
Ridgefield Savings Bank seeks possession of about 78 acres of Ridgefield land to satisfy a debt from 1888. The foreclosure suit filed in Superior Court yesterday targets a loan of $860, with compensation claimed for the 36 years of interest and costs.
A catalog of numerous artistic works designed to convey messages of goodwill. The collection emphasizes originality and wide appeal, offering pieces that avoid repetition while spreading positive sentiment.
Imported toilet wares span perfume atomizers in unique shapes and sizes with prices from 25¢ to 50¢ and up to 10.50. Caps of French art feature soaps molded as bric-brac figures, powders and puff compacts priced 39¢ to 1.50, Coty fragrances priced to 2.65 per bottle with related face powders in multiple shades.
From France infant dresses are handmade with dainty embroidery and lace, prices from 1.95 to 25. From Austria come fine voile peasante dresses with bloomers, 4.95 to 6.50. France and other fabrics offered in voiles linens and dotted swiss, some with blooms. Second floor, ear
Imported bronze statuettes offered at fourth floor pricing with pairs from four to seventeen fifty and odd pieces from one fifty to eleven fifty. advertised as affordable home accents and gifts. emphasis on value and accessibility.
A broad display of tapestries and fabric art from France Belgium and Russia offered in many sizes and styles. Prices range from $1.50 to $350 for tapestries couch covers runners scarfs moquette and silk rugs with Wilton rugs noted for rich color and patterns. Third floor rear shows this extensive collection at low prices.
New and beautiful mottled grey brown or green finished pottery pieces showcased as gifts. Prices range from 1.25 to 7.50 dollars with several mid range options including 1.75 2.56 and 4.50. Pieces touted as welcome décor accents for homes.
Imported from France this black chiffon velvet fabric is 42 inches wide and suitable for formal or semi formal dresses. It is a silky, attractive material offered at a low price of 3.95 dollars per yard. Displayed on the third floor, front.
Schramberg pottery is noted for odd shapes and designs with many pieces suitable as lamp bases. Prices range from 75c to 5.50, with items listed as 75c 1.25 1.50 1.95 to 5.50 on the fourth floor.
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