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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1920

Page

3

White Wigs and Bare Legs Stir Paris Fashion at Longchamp

At Longchamp's Prix du Livre de Yriompe the paddock draws thousands as white wigs debut for the fall season. Women wear henna dyed bare legs with embroidered slippers while jewel toned stilettos glint. Notable guests include Mrs. Stan ley McCormick, Harald Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Joan H. Rankin, and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney among others.

Paris Longchamps Sean Jockey Club Louly XIV Hanna Stanley McCormick Chicago Harald Simpson New York Joan H. Rankin Philadelphia Harry la Mortigne Alicea du Pont T. Coleman du- Pont Harry Payne Whitney Otto Praeger

New Hartford parish calendar scam surfaces in city

Hartford business men report a man styling himself Rev J Hurst sold advertising space for a parish calendar to promote church attendance. The calendar supposedly spread through eight city congregations, citing Bible quotes and holidays. No church or Tau society records confirm the scheme or the clergyman’s identity.

Hartford J. *. Hurst Tausoci Fairfield Avenue Bridesport Rams Gartford Main Street Dali Tau Society Jocal Atlantic Hotel Deng Girst Hirst Sonage

Christensen to Speak at Armory A A Tonight

Parley Parkey Christensen, candidate for president of the Tabor party, speaks at the Armory A A club rooms on Main street tonight at 8. Dudley Field Malone, New York governor candidate on the same ticket, is also expected. In Boston, the Investment Bankers association holds its ninth annual meeting starting tomorrow for three days to discuss methods to curb fraudulent stock advertising and will cooperate with a state legislative proposal.

Parley Parkey Christensen Tabor Party Armory A&a Main Street Christensen East Lake City Utah Dudley Field Malone Part New York Boston Investment Bankers Association of America Coollege

JITNEY MEN IN FIGHT ON WATER STREET

Arthur Louden of 2862 Main Street and Thomas Deduain of 606 Main Street clashed last night on Water Street near Fairfield Avenue over passes. Barthowry arrested by Policeman Thomas Weller and charged with assault and breach of the peace.

Arthur Louden Main Street Thomas Deduain Water Street Fairfield Avenue Barth

Burglars Fail in Safe Robbery at Mercer Store

Early Sunday morning burglars forced entry to J A Mercer store at 265 Sterling Street and attempted to crack a safe. They broke the safe handle and hinges but fled before taking valuables. Joseph Sobovka, 20, of 17 Atlantic Street, was arrested yesterday on a shooting craps charge.

J. A. Mercer Sterling Street Aprican Joseph Sobovka Atlantic Street

Fine Wool Blankets Offer Warm Light Comfort for Beds

A vintage catalog describes bed-coverings designed to impute healthy sleep and ward off night chills. It markets pure wool single blankets, large sizes up to 72 by 84 inches, and varied patterns from blue and pink plaids to Indian-type designs, with prices from about $1 to $44.50 and up to $16.25 for larger, soft, cotton options.

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