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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1924

Page

14

Mystery Road: Gerald Helps Peasant Girl Myrtile

Christopher and Gerald shelter Myrtile, a penniless girl, from danger and poverty on a sunlit promenade. They plan a threadbare disguise then a transformation at Madame Lenore's to secure work, while observers question propriety and class.

Ducult Mary Gerald Christopher Dad Mont Age Chris Dpher Lord Hinterleyn Myrtile Bos Christophers Myrtiles Mei Monsieur Peers Lenore Hotel de Pavia Monsieur—Milord Muord Witli Madame aTadermoisalle Milord Mademoiselle Tervened Monsieur Gerald Madame Lenore Paris Mademoisele Mademoisalle Lord Hinterieys Abe Bee Christoph

King Decorates Negro Doctor for Curbing Smallpox

Dr. Samuel Benjamin Jones, a Wrest Indian native who studied in the United States, received the Order of the British Empire from King George for meritorious service in curbing a smallpox epidemic in the Leeward Islands in 1928. He led wholesale vaccination and later attended Buckingham Palace for the investiture, after a career in North Carolina and West Indies medical services.

Samuel Benjamin Jones United States George British West Indies New York World Reports Jones Anginailla Leeward Islands West Indies Buckingham Palace Geor North Carolia WW. S& Rankin State Board of Health Jane Method England London Tr. Jones New Ybrk South Shaw University Raleigh N.C Loyola University Chicago Agricultural and Technical College Greensboro N. C Tones D James B. Dudley Sh Weat Indies

Village named for Philadelphia as Near East Relief work grows

MODED VILLAGE ON MOUNT In recognition of generous contributions by Philadelphia toward Near East Relief orphanage work, a village on Mount Ararat has been named Yéghpaigon Tser meaning brotherly slave. The Armenian settlement includes houses barns cattle sheds gardens and park built by Near East Relief boys and aims to train 17 000 orphans in cooking weaving and home life.

Philadelphia Near East Relief Ibig Caucasus Mountains Mount Ararat

Nine Inch Papilla Antimassus Butterfly Specimen Noted

In the African forest a butterfly named Papilla Antimassus with a nine inch wingspan was observed. It rises suddenly when disturbed and may spray water at intruders from its body as if using a syringe, indicating notable forethought in its defensive behavior.

Africa

Live with the Tree and Be Healthy

Trees emit oxygen through leaf openings and absorb poisonous gases, making them a healthy presence for living and play. The text emphasizes the beneficial role of trees in urban spaces and well being.

Boy Cries In Court As Accused Points Finger

Waterbury Oct 3 A city court hear ing Frank Stotio 60 Ruston Place alleged he was threatened with a revolver by Grotto of 23 Bridge Street The defendant also accused of being a Black Hand member Crateijo’s son Antonio testified Grotto pressed a revolver to his father’s chest The boy cried during testimony Judge J J McGrath sentenced Grotto to thirty days in jail.

Grotto J. J. McGrath Grotte

Etiquette Q and A by Mrs Beeckman in a Restaurant

Reader submitted etiquette questions about seating, service, and manners in a restaurant. Mrs Beeckman’s answers cover who leads when parties arrive, whether ladies go first, proper hat Removing, and when a gentleman should take the lead. the column promises guidance on common social conduct.

Beeckman

Scarfs from Egypl Mark Fashion Window Display

A discussion on scarfs for seven years, noting women favor heavy net weave and patterned silver sequins. An exclusive specialty shop plans to showcase these scarfs in a conspicuous window display highlighting their return to fashion.

Fashion Note on Double and Triple Row Puaris

A brief description notes the current trend of wearing two or three rows of large puaris, each row displaying a distinct tone. The piece highlights the moment as a fashion fact rather than a critique or guide.

Our Children EX Angelo Pari SINGING CHILDREN

The piece extols natural singing in children and warns against coercing performance. It argues music nourishes youth, noting early singing builds health and spirit, while harsh studio correction has no place at home. It invites parents to foster free musical exploration.

Coe Love Nevord

Fire near destruction of Nantucket artists colony at Siasconsett

A fire in Siasconsett near Nantucket threatened the summer colony of artists and actors housed in boat houses cottages and shacks. The Phillipe building and nearby structures including the Mgy ris landing and post office were involved. After two hours firefighters saved the remaining cottages and business center. Total loss estimated at 12000 dollars.

Nantucket Mass Gat Siascon+sett Phillipe Mgyris Landing

Mothers and Their Children Show Appreciation

A mother recalls teaching her son to close the door quietly and wipe his feet. She praises the small acts of care, emphasizing that appreciation inspires him to please in all points.

POU BY DISPELLED GARDEN CONVERSATION REVEALED

Two girls stroll at twilight in a London Weekly Telegraph excerpt debating Rollo’s feelings. The dialogue questions if he truly loves the speaker, with the other insisting he would not make her an exception.

Dex Rollo London Weekly Telegraph

Efficient Housekeeping Recipes From Our Reader

Efficient Housekeeping column shares reader recipes for pickles and potato buns. It includes onion sauce and saccharine pickles with steps on drying vegetables, soaking, vinegar mixes, spices, and cheesecloth preparation. Also notes on submitting questions to Miss Kirkman with stamped self addressed envelopes.

Fraternity Aims Study Shows Liquor and Gambling Spurned

A New York World analysis of Interfraternity Conference data shows fraternities largely reject liquor and gambling, emphasize patriotism, moral living, service to mankind, and college loyalty. The survey covers 54 fraternities with about 98 thousand members, noting shifts from social clubs to duties of citizenship and scholarship within university life.

New York Interfraternity Conference Hy. Sheridan Baketal Ylarold Riegelman Don R. Almy A. Bruce Bieluski Talernith United States

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