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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1922
Page
9
New England North Dakota reports community prayer on October 29 to thank Divine Providence for sending rain and bringing record wheat and grain yields after a four year drought. The May 28 prayers were answered as crops thrived, with Protestant Catholic Lutheran and others joining in common service.
Debtor Morris Marks estate shows assets of 95 cents after debts totaling 3855.61, with trustee Paul Goldversy reporting 65 cents to be divided among creditors. All remaining assets fund administration costs. Public records indicate final accounting submitted to the court by trustee John Keard.
The Ste Young Men's Christian associations hold their annual conference in New Britain Friday through Sunday with about 60 Fairfield county boys attending. They will travel by auto for the 3 PM opening session, featuring speakers Dr Beaven of Roches N Y H W Gibson of Boston and C C R Robinson of New York. The Camp Mohawk corporation met to approve continued dining hall construction at the camp with a $1,060 donation from Mrs Nicholas Pond of Milford, adding to $2,500 previously given. The Bethel Father and Son banquet, planned XY 21, GY 0 A groups, and four new B High School members initiated were noted. Dr Merrill Clarke spoke at the New Canaan Y M C A meeting and J Palmer spoke at the Friday Father and Son banquet in Wilton.
Daniel W. Rowwell of Bridgeport filed suits against Jaco and Emma Miller of Tremball seeking $4,000 damages claiming the defendants refused to perform terms of a contract for letting premises with an option to purchase.
Ralph Grefana of Bridgeport is defendant in a $15,000 personal injury suit filed yesterday by Andrew Bo Smith of Hamilton Beach, Iowa. The plaintiff says severe injuries occurred in a collision between his car and the defendant’s on Sept 8, 1925 in Southport and accuses the defendant of negligence. A separate case shows a $1,000 claim by Wrederick Ledall against John J. Bagley and George Tiller of New York City for injuries to a minor girl on Sept 15, 1920 when a Bagley automobile struck her as she played near her home.
Violet Elida Ward of Bridgeport files for divorce from Garry Richard Ward of Groton claiming desertion one week after their marriage on Oct 1817. Other cases listed include Charles Fancher Jr of Stratford versus Ian M. Fancher. Mabel Trenck of Bridgeport versus Conrad Trenck. Carl L. Baldwin of Bridgeport versus Milzahbeth Baldwin with marriages in 1917 1918 and 1950s.
About 150 to 200 members of the Bally Chamber of Commerce will hear a planned debate on campaign issues after the annual dinner on Thursday night. James W. Huston was assigned to present the Republican side while Professor Albert Levitt was tapped for the Dementia party viewpoint. the event will be at Osterogk with doors open after 7:26 PM.
Conesnel for the plaintiff in the estate case of Samuel against Morris Lehnwart reports a settlement out of court. The suit claimed damages for the death caused by a fallen clothes pole near the home yard. The civil action is settled though a criminal case remains, with a December term scheduled.
Funds are raised at a Swedish Congregational church benefit concert to aid tubercular patients in this city. The event on Wednesday evening October 95 aims to support sanatoria and home care for Swedish residents and families suffering through the winter months.
The State trade school purchases new equipment to rebuild the screw machine department. When their machines are listed students may obtain either real or part time instruction in hand screw Gridley Acme Brown and Sharp Automatic machining work.
A garbled list shows numerous meetings and organizations including Tralian Women's Council 56 Beach Street Enighet lodge Scandinavian Welfare fraternity 62 Cannon Street Subalpine club 29 Ash Street Tarren lodge Wy IST State Street Juucetta Warner circle and more. Also notes two arrests: one for failure to provide for minor children and another for improper driving with release on bond or license pending hearings.
Newest novelty sport skirts in heavy tan material feature a large plaid effect in black green or lavender. Side pockets on one side, large buttons on the other, gathered at the waist with a wide belt of the same fabric. Priced at 12.50 dollars. A similar plain tan skirt is offered.
A catalog snippet lists corsets from a known make with measured features and prices. Elastic top corset with long skirt priced at $2. Medium tow bust long skirt with back elastic and double boning at $2.50. Several models combine flesh coutil or white coutil, elastic backs, and double boning with prices around $3.00.
A list of available fiction and non fiction works including Jack and 1 in Lotus Land by Frances Little, Jimmie Dele in The Phantom Clue by Frank Packard, Raexhouse by Geo. A. L. Chamberhills, The Tale of the North Woods by Holman Bay, Self Mastery Through Auto Suggestion by Emile Coue, Emile Cone's Practice of Auto Suggestion by C. Harry Brooks, If Winter Don't by Barry Pain, Clair de Lune by Anthony Pryde, The Trail of The White Mule by B. S. N. Bower, Tales of Ching Town by Sax Rohmer, The Mystery of the Hidden Room by Marion Terracave, and more, with prices and authors as listed.
Howco cocoa earns public favor through word of mouth and quality. The brand is sold as a high grade milk cocoa in half pound cans and is promoted as ready to serve with milk and sugar. Also advertised is Howco coffee and Crown cocoa with prices listed, all under How lands branding. Basement runt.
An old advertisement markets the Doris curler in special sizes for different hair needs and hints at a social demonstration. It lists a luncheon menu with beef, lamb, fish, salad, desserts and beverages, attributed to The Howland Dry Goods Co.
Silk petticoats specially priced in a mixed assortment of silk jersey with taffeta and Radium silk flounces. Imperfections are slight and hardly noticeable. priced at 3.95. Second floor rear.
An ad highlights how hair reflects personality for job or social interactions. It promotes expert hairdressing with permanent waving, Marcel waving, shampooing, manicuring, facial and scalp treatments. It notes children’s cuts on Hobby Horse chairs by Barber Bill with a vivid floor scene.
Plush robes emphasize comfort and sanitation with odorless, easy care fibers. They offer fur-like warmth, stable fit, fast colors, and durability for football games and auto trips. Prices range from 4.50 to 29 dollars as a sale.
The passage recalls childhood spectacle of the circus and parading animals. It frames advertisements as daily, attractive showcases by merchants and makers offering desired wares. It argues ads spark curiosity interest desire memory and happiness, urging readers to seek the advertised goods.
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