American Slanguage Critique At Bridgeport Club
Mrs Leila Learned of New York told the Bridgeport Business and Professional Women’s club that Americans misuse English, turning it into a “Americanslanguage.” She warned slang dulls thought, weakens character, and blurs speech, urging clearer words and fewer abbreviations with examples from current writing and everyday usage.
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Leila Sprague Learned
New York
Bridgeport High School
East
Atlantic Monthly
Hig
Rammar
Wilson
George
Danbury Liquor Cases Continued to Thursday
In Danbury on October 1 a crowd of 11 arrested on liquor law violations had ten cases continued until Thursday in City Court. Charles Beardsley pleaded not guilty, was found guilty after investigator testimony, and fined $200 plus costs. he appealed. Bonds were set at $300.
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Danbury
Charles Beardsley
J. Moxy Ives
Hymn
Beardsley
Crusader Commandery to Attend Greenwich Ceremonies
Danbury Crusader Commandery Knights Templar will join a parade and corner stone laying ceremony in Greenwich for the Acacia Lodge building. The Danbury delegation, with the Danbury band, will meet at the Masonic temple at 11 and travel by automobile, drawing many locals to Greenwich.
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Danbury
Crusader Commandery
Knights Templar
Greenwich
Acac'n Lodge
A. M. Crusader Cmmandery
Duenbury
Masonic Temple
Died Moore In Fairfield Out 1 192% Josephine Moore
In Fairfield died at day at residence Benson Read Fats Meld. pve. Notice of funeral hereafter.
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Moore
Fairfield
Josephine
Benson
FitzGerald to Speak Here on Sunday Night
Mayor FitzGerald of Jew Haven will preside at the Forum held at United Congregational church Sunday night November 6. Samuel C. Shaw will speak, with questions about representation by Lieutenant Governor Templeton or Cal Bingham of New Haven. a telegraph line first built in 1844 is noted.
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FitzGerald
Jew Haven
Samuel C. Shaw
United Congregational
Selneider
Schneider
Phillips Farmhouse
Pratch
Prenton
Edward
Fall
Helm Aad Stricker
McCran Patersen
Mvnstration
Dandelion salad features on Fairfield menu
Dandelion salads appear on Fairfield menu as residents note autumn harvests. The article mentions children picking violets and reports of flowers in bloom, describing the dandelions as tender and delicious for family meals.
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Fairfield
Pairfield
Oct
Mrs Hall Seeks Governor Aid In Independent Inquiry
A letter from Mrs Hall requests the governor appoint an independent investigation into local accusations and alleged misconduct. The missive cites fear and official hysteria, urging a thorough inquiry to uncover truth and protect integrity amid turmoil in Somerville.
Stratford Council Scored For Failure to Publish Draft of Yearly Budget
Stratford Town Council faced sharp criticism after a hearing on the budget for the coming year. Critics argued the council did not publish the tentative budget at least two weeks before the hearing as required by the charter. The session involved questions about bond provisions and future financial steps, with no final budget decision made and plans to revisit at the next meeting.
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Stratford Council
Samroty
Mr. Sherwood
Atrimney Ivan L. Morehouse
Tadger Thomas
C. Cochran
Emhat
Roy
Ude Morehouse
Renewed Campaign Tags Arrests of Bridgeport Men
A renewed campaign against violators of park rules led to arrests of several men from Bridgeport and nearby towns. Names and addresses include Rowland Terrace 161 Main Street Plainville Stephen Havunica 211 Pembroke Street Abel A Albertson Chapman Avenue James Elkins Harry McQuinn Chetne Tarms Charley H Kuebie 83 Mitreid Avenue Aaron Minty Westfield Avenue Edgor Brienfield Avenue.
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Bridgeport
Rowland Terrere
Main Street
Plainvile
Stephen Havunica
Pembroke Street
Abel A. Albertson
Chapman Avenue
James
Elkins
Harry McQuinn
Chetne Tarms
Charley
H. Kuebie
Mitr Teid Avenue
Aaron A. Minty
Westfield Avenue
Brieneld Avenue
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Orr
Groceteria
Lear
Main ST
Shelbigs
Stratford Ave
Cork
Bunnell ST
Tbs
WM. Auch
State Street
Stratford Averhone Bar
Leila Sprague
Tharsalves
Paneuage
Lems Sprague
Mrudder
Somerville
Persay
Minnr
Ferdinand David
Pearl Rahmer
Genneider
Paty Hen Schneider
Oliver
Benneider
Washington Market
Porkee
Sausare
Olunyses
Alc
Fant
Beas
Kumps Veal
United Meat Markets
E. Main St
Meat Meat the
United
COSF
Sherwood
Morehouse
Sammis
Parkers
Vermont Dairy
Cannon Street
Howland’s
Vermont
Portland
Japan
Puritan
Chicago
State St
Fancy Golder
Lafayette
Ted Veal
Kealey’s Pure Food Store
Rex Hams
Sperry & Ba
Lée
Jiffy
G. M. Pancake
Bing Piggly Wigga
Fairfield Ave
North Mainst
Morris Supreme Butter
del Monte
Baker’s Chocolae
VY Ib
Jemima
Royal Baking
Williams
Alaska
Yates Brand c Sweet Peas
Caribou Prunes
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California
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