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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1920
Page
14
Adele Garrison narrates a tense scene where she hides torn telegrams, spies Mandy at the window, and seeks privacy to solve a private enigma. Her father assists with a discreet room and writing gear while she prepares to confront the print that unsettles her.
Guidance on hiring household staff with clear duties wages uniforms and rules. Emphasizes standardization of duties and pay to avoid friction, outlines roles for cook housemaid butler and nursery staff, and notes evolving practices for multiple servants and cleaning tasks.
San Francisco dispatch reports Great Britain has deported German residents and seized their property in Western Samoa, the former German colony. J Moors of Oakland recalls details of British colonial actions in Magind, while H J Muara of Samoa protests to Colonial Administrator Tate about monopolizing trade and tariffs harming local commerce.
Reports from New York dated September detail multiple thefts of military supplies by a former American army unit from the Constantinople headquarters. An estimated sum around $16,000 is cited, with about $10,000 allegedly misused. Colonel J. B. Coombs leads the efforts to curb further losses while Turkish authorities review the case.
A reminiscence piece recounts William Maxwell Evarts and contemporaries with humor and wit. It notes Evarts’ quick temper for letters, sharp retorts to the President, jokes about Washington’s era, and social scenes with Lord Coleridge. The column blends anecdotes, quotes, and social lore from late 19th century figures.
Winifred Black recounts a domestic garden episode where a woman with a hose tends flowers while a girl waters, pleasing roses as chatter about beauty and romance decorates the scene. The piece blends playful dialogue with caretaking, hints of social manners, and nostalgic reflections on feminine grace.
The forecast promises an interesting productive day with steady business pace and potential financial gains. It notes no major changes but hints at gradual progress, aided by planetary aspects, with rising prospects for heart and home matters and a child born on this day expected to be popular and successful.
Services for the late Father Michael F Higgins to be held this morning at Holy Angel Church in South Merida. The obituary notes his status as a priest and mentions local relatives and mourners among the community.
Damsel in distress writes to Annie Lauria seeking guidance on a senior man’s love, jealousy, and how to win his affection without seeming pushy. The column advises that love must be judged by those involved and encourages readers to work out their own problems with gentle, honest support.
A medical writer argues mineral springs aid various ailments from back and shoulder pain to digestive disorders and liver issues. The piece covers drink-and-bath therapies, patient experiences, and cautions about misdiagnosed rheumatic symptoms, stressing moderation, supervised intake, and overall wellness during spa cures.
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