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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1923

Page

3

Committee urges motor transport reforms to ease urban congestion

Washington reports the Committee of Motor Transport of the U S Chamber of Commerce endorses shifting freight terminals from crowded city centers to outskirts with cheaper land. It calls for river and rail carrier cooperation and a coordinated system to speed delivery, reduce car loads, and cut street congestion and terminal movements.

Washington Chamber of Commares United States Aringa Organization

Former Head of Relief Corps I Dead in Hartford

Hartford, Nov. 19. Mrs Harold J Bodse, former national president of the Women's Relief Corps, died at her home 209 Ashley Street. She was 84 years old. Bodse served with the Union Sanitary Commission during the Civil War era and worked under Justice Sidney Cowan, sister of General Robert O Tyler. Her duties included inspecting magazines and dispatching new clothing to Union soldiers. She led the Robert O Tyler Woman's Relief Corps and was state president of the Connecticut department. She also chaired the Relief Corps home for aged veterans in Cromwell and served on the Veterans home board at Madison, Ohio.

Woman's Belief Corps Department of Connecticut Women's Reliet Corps Cromwell Sho Veterans’ Home Madison Ohio

Luippold Miracle Mineral Water Ad Slashes Prices

The Luippold Mineral Water Co announces a three month sale at cost price one dollar per dozen quart bottles, down from one dollar per dozen. The ad touts curing claims for rheumatism kidney and stomach troubles and other ailments, with testimonials and praise from chemists and physicians.

Luippold Mineral Water Co. Inc Thi Luippold Berg Mother Natura

Two More Supreme Court Rulings On Alien Land Ownership

The Supreme Court upheld two decisions curbing alien land rights in California and Washington. One ruling bans aliens eligible for citizenship from owning stock in landholding corporations, while the other forbids aliens who cannot own or lease land from entering crop division contracts with landholders.

Washington California Supreme Court

Spanish Royals Visit Pope Amid Ancient Splendor

King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain visit Pope Pius X at the Vatican in a ceremonial audience. They are received by cardinals, deliver an address, meet the college of cardinals, and make private calls before praying at St Peter's Basilica and returning to the Spanish embassy as Cardinal Gasparri receives the visit.

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Funeral for Bryan F. Mahan Held in New London

New London paused to honor Bryan F. Mahan postmaster former representative state senator and U S congressman with a high requiem mass at St Marys Lowhern today. Prominent locals attended with former Congressman Augustin Lon ergan and former Assistant Attorney General Thomas J. Speliney from Harford. The service was led by Rev Alexander Woolschlager supported by Rev T M Crow Joy and Rev William L Fox. Honorary bearers included Thomas A. Scott Theodors Bodens tein Alton T. Miner F Valentine Chappell Wiliam T. Conner and P L Shes. Active bearers were four employees. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery. Flags flew half mast and many businesses closed.

Rew Lord London Bryan F. Mahan U.S St. Mary William L Fox Groton Thomas A. Scott Theodors Bodenstein Alton T. Miner F. Valentine Chappell Wiliam T. Conner P. L. Shes St. Mary's Camera

Two Wives In Court As Bigamist Pleads Guilty

New Haven on November 12, Alexander Phillips Jackson admitted guilt to a bigamy charge and was held for Superior Court. He had married Josephine Newell in Cambridge, and later Wendy Mitzabinh under the name Alexander Pips. Both women testified in court. The first wife said she believed no divorce occurred, leaving Jackson still her husband.

New Haven Ipton Alexander Phillips Jackson Tie Josephine Newell Cambridge Mitzabinh Wendy Alexander Pips Jackson

Veteran of Silk Trade Dies in New London

Robert Smith, 73, a silk manufacturing veteran of nearly 62 years, died in New London yesterday. He worked with Cheney Tile Company in South Manchester, Holand Manufacturing of Willimantic, Brainard and Armstrong, and H. K. H. Company of his city.

New London Robert Smith Ue Way Cheney Tile Manchester Holand Manufacturing Company Willimanthany Brainard and Armstrong Company H. K. H. Company Hhis Chy

Toyland display invites children to a warm Santa season

A nostalgic invitation to bring children to Toyland where lights glow and clowns amuse. The scene promises dolls, sleds, blocks, trains, animals, games, cars, wagons, pianos, and many other cherished items arranged for young visitors to request from Santa, creating shared family joy.

Toyland Santa

Thanksgiving party ware guides busy holiday hosting

A lengthy ad describes new Thanksgiving dinnerware options from Japan France and England. It markets American semi porcelain sets in multiple piece counts with prices from 6 cents per item to 69 50 for 100 piece groups along with open stock patterns including floral borders rose medallions and blue edge designs.

Japan France England

Imported Nippon China Dinner Sets and Open Stock Deals

Advertises fine quality white Nippon china with coin gold border. 42 piece set $19.95. Naratake imported china with hand painted floral border 52 piece $47.50, 100 piece $89.50. Theo Haviland Paradise pattern 52 piece $79.50, 100 piece $132.50. Also two dozen other open stock sets at low prices and customizable pieces to fit personal requirements.

China Nippon China Nippon Theo Haviland

Dinner sets tea and salad sets overview

Luire tea set of 23 pieces in orange or yellow includes six tea cups and saucers plates one teapot and cover sugar and cream for 8.95. 40 piece luster salad set in orange yellow includes large bowl plate mayonnaise six serving plates for 5.95. 23 piece blue bird tea set in clear white china with blue bird design includes six plates tea cups saucers one teapot sugar and cream for 6.95. 14 piece Chocolate set with hand painted designs includes covered chocolate jug six cups and six matching saucers for 4.95.

Luire Blue Bird

Linens of beauty to be proud of

A partial list highlights fine linen goods offered at the shop. Item ranges include all linen clothes and table cloths in various sizes with matching napkins, priced from a few dollars to over eight dollars per piece. Mals floor conler

Conler

Glassware and tableware sale at Colonial shop sale items

Premium glassware for the feast includes water tumblers 35c per dozen, 106c each grape clear water tumblers, 5c Colonial cider jugs, 1.25 sets of 2 qt jugs with 6 matching glasses, 1.95 sets of wine decanter and 6 tumblers. 60 fine water goblets, plain white cups, cut glass and decorated china items priced 15c to 35e.

Heiser Plass Dennis

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