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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
16
A tense house party watches Meredith and Daisy Osborn face scandal as Margaret’s alibi clears her name while Julian oscillates between bravado and guilt. Bob Meredith confesses faults, vows to rebuild with Margaret, and a quiet family reconciliation unfolds amid whispers of a hidden truth.
The forecast describes a day of diasperous and pleasant astral influence across life, work, domestic, romance, and personal progress. Employment seekers may gain favors or promotions, others may receive public recognition, and the young or those celebrating birthdays face notable happiness and success with caution.
Autumn's golden days are described as joyous for Betsy with images of fields golden-rod fresh fruit and a cheerful autumn scene. The piece highlights youthful happiness and seasonal gifts through a lyrical celebration.
An article by Dr. L K Hirshberg urges universal vaccination to curb smallpox and other preventable diseases. It notes smallpox appears this season, stresses vaccines are safe, and warns against vaccine hesitancy while calling for renewed public health measures and potential compulsory vaccination for school entry.
The page presents a chatty advice column with questions about enlarged knuckles granulated eyelids and eye brightness. Answers suggest remedies from eye washes to antiquated treatments, plus a parental worry over a tall young boy and a dangerous note about seeking medical help for mumps and using medical instruments.
A young woman asks how to tell if a local boy truly loves her or only flirts. The columnist Annie Laurie urges patience, noting public behavior may mask true feeling and invites readers to send inquiries for replies.
Essay outlines how some women balance work with domestic life by renting small homes and sharing chores. One plan uses a visiting housekeeper at 30 a week to clean, cook, and launder, while others pool resources or hire services. The piece argues such arrangements ease strain but cost more than many salaries allow and promotes cooperative living as a stepping stone for working women.
Perhane candying sweet potatoes is described as the most popular method for preparing the vegetable. The recipe details sliced or ball sweet potatoes with butter and brown sugar, baking until brown and syrup forms, with tips on water use and skin preparation.
Lola and Rita discuss a betrayal plan as Lola pushes Rita to face Leila with the truth. Lola insists on keeping Hugh Grantland in the dark while Rita negotiates terms and prepares for a crucial confrontation in New York. The scene traces power, loyalty, and deception amid wedding plot tensions.
Winifred Black reflects on a child pageant crowning a king and queen at a festive gathering. She contrasts royal fantasies with real modern life, noting enduring fascination with monarchy, the persistence of royal symbols, and the imagined virtue of rulers amid a changing world.
A natural paint mill discovery on Mullet Island reveals two small volcanic fore stations protruding from Salton. An endless supply of material is funneled from a small crater to be processed as paint.
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