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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1923
Page
3
A corrupted report from Cincinnati asserts that women possess unusually supple feet, with claims they are superior to all others. It cites an average foot length around five and a half to six inches and notes heated discussion about these alleged traits.
Wham To Lang of 43 Vestry St Haverhill Mass extols Tanlac for restoring health after ten years of stomach trouble and misery. He reports relief from chronic symptoms and says seven bottles benefited him, noting Tanlac is widely sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
Eskimos in the Far North employ shipwreck relics in daily life, while historical accounts recount early contacts with white explorers. The piece notes musk ox skins and sledges, Ross's wreckage at Victory Harbour, and memories of Franklin expedition figures among local elders and hunters.
Fairfield observes a Greenfield club meeting recalling the once bustling shopping area. The piece notes seven stores once served nearby Bridgeport and Long Island Sound echoes. Historic references include the old church, Lafayette Inn, and Dwight School amid reflective nostalgia.
In Fairblusli a town court hears Christina Bare numb of Solland charged with neglect of her children. Judge Jonathan Grout notes the children are not healthy and seem to thrive on dirt, while Percey Barnum defends the family. A jail sentence for Christina was suspended pending home conditions and assessments by Health Officer Poole and a visiting nurse.
Formal Milford Ministers Association organized with Rev C F Atkins as chairman and Rev Jesse De Ruherig vice chairman. Hawai Meserve elected secretary treasurer. Purpose to seek unity and closer cooperation among local congregations for moral religious and civic welfare.
Luxurious warmth and beauty in a rare fur coat collection featuring Sealene coats dyed coney, deep collars with squirrel or skunk, marmot with wide border, opossum with blending skins. Coats lined with silk brocade or striped silk poplin. Second floor center.
Assorted Pyralin ivory toilet articles available in plain and DuBarry patterns. Includes hair brushes military and clothes brushes, mirrors, combs, puff boxes, hair receivers, cream boxes, trays, nail buffers, photo frames, clocks, talcum holders, pincushions, bud vases, cuticle knives, shoe horns and hooks, scissors, and jewel boxes, with prices ranging from a few cents to several dollars.
An assortment of children books including Splendidé titles from 0c to 1.75, John Martin's new big book at 2.50, The Twin series and The Filipino Twins at 1.75, Doctor Dolittle’s Post Office at 2.50, plus Bedtime stories by Mary G. Bonner at 2.59. Thornton Burgess titles range 0.60 to 3, The Children’s Classics with illustrations 0.75 to 2.00, and National Council approved Boy Scouts items including the Year Book at 2.50. Main floor rear.
The store touts Nine stockings in silk and silk wool blends with liste tops and heels, irregulars excluded. Big price concessions on single pairs with strong push for two pair purchases. Multiple lots and colors, promising first quality goods at deep discounts for tomorrow’s buyers.
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