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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1923
Page
3
Fire Chief Daniel E. Johnson organizes a city wide Fire Prevention Day with about twenty firemen visiting schools to educate children on fire dangers and safe storage. Students will learn that unguarded escape routes and cluttered spaces invite fires, while newspapers will publish safety appeals.
Mrs Florentine Kowalski aged 100 years four months oldest Polish resident buried at St Josephs cemetery Stratford after services at St Josephs Polish church California street. Service from home of son Leon Kowalski 892 Kosutly Street. pallbearers listed and she left 7 descendants including a son and two daughters plus 8 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Born June 14 1823 in Russian Poland she came to this city with her son. Her husband Teof Kowalski had preceded her. Last year she attended a golden wedding anniversary of one daughter.
A summary of Edgar Allan Poe, the celebrated yet troubled American writer, who died in Baltimore on October 7, 1849. The account notes his fame for The Raven and tales like Murders in the Rue Morgue, his financial struggles, marriages, and periods of insanity and drink, ending with his death in a hospital.
The Portuguese Academy asserts Columbus was born in Portugal and describes other early Atlantic explorations by Portuguese pilots Alfonso Sanchez and Pedro de Barceilos. It notes 15th century ties to Madeira Azores and Labrador sightings, with references to Gama and Iberian funding sources for Columbus.
Refined rugs elevate home style with expert guidance. The ad lists several rug options on the third floor rear: tapestry brussels eight by ten and a half feet at 827.50, heavy pile Axminster nine by six and a half priced 39, Roxbury Axminster eight by forty feet six at 49, seamless Axminster nine by forty two feet with new patterns at 69.
A fragmented ad touts Howland bread made with Occident flour and salt, inviting buyers to share recipes. It markets a basement sale of linens and household items, listing towels, table linens, pillow cases, sheets, blankets, and a complete outfit priced at 130 dollars, with delivery to help form lasting gifts. Main floor rear.
A colorful book on ribbons offers many ideas and gift suggestions at 25c. Also advertised are a metal bottom golf bag with stays and adjustable handle and a range of Argyle golf clubs priced at 1.35, all featured in the Eurth floor front display with specials.
Attractive quality cotton taffeta petticoats with plain and fancy flounces offered in blue green black brown grey purple and caper. Splendid value at $1.
The October Harper's Bazar issue previews fall Paris fashion with sketches from Baron de Meyer and reports on new frocks coats three piece costumes hats gloves shoes and jewelry. It notes shingle hair and societal photography plus a new Arthur Stringer wilderness novel excerpt and invites readers to buy the magazine.
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