Bridgeport Post Office Build Plans Gain Momentum
Washington dispatch reports Connecticut’s delegation pressing for federal building funds including Bridgeport for a new post office and site. Bills seek 1.25 million for Bridgeport and 1.7 million for Ridgeport plus various city projects, amid a push to end costly rentals and house growing federal agencies.
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George Manning
Washington, D. C
Amicus Public
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Congress
Marford
Norwalk
Ridgefield
South Manchester
Stamford
J Argament
Waterbury
Genral
Secretary of the Treasury
New Britain
Torrington
New London
Scretary Mellon
Ridgeport
Hartford
Unopposed City Clerk Denigan Likely Renomination
City Clerk Francis P. Denigan is expected to be unopposed for renomination at the October 12 city convention in the Ninth district. No rival candidate has entered the field, indicating a likely unanimous renomination. Miss Josephine Kiely, who won the town clerk post two years ago, faces a real contest from Joseph Wieler and Alderman Thomas J. Buckley, with Kiely reportedly reluctant to run again but urged by Twelfth district supporters to enter.
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Francis P. Denigan
Denigan
Josephine Kiely
Joseph Wieler
Thomas J. Buckley
Miss Kiely
Langley Plans Progressive Building Bonds Under Coolidge
President Coolidge faces Langley’s plan for authorizing $20 million in annual expenditures for five years as part of a broad building program. Langley claims $600 million in bonds with savings of at least $73 million, and shows growing House support. A vote seems likely if the omnibus bill is ready early next session.
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Spre
Langley
Coolidge
House
Undertakers Advertise in 1679 London Journal
The first undertaker advert appeared in 1679 in a London journal, promoting fashionable coffins and dressings for the dead. Early ads, often by doctors and vendors of quirks, touted Dr. Butler's Ale as a stomach drink aiding digestion, dissolving phlegm, and boosting appetite and memory.
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London
Charles
England
Famous Speakers of the House From Muhlenberg to Reed
A compact history of United States House Speakers beginning with Frederick Muhlenberg born 1750 in Trappe Pennsylvania who served as Speaker in the First Congress and was followed by Jonathan Trumbull and later leaders Henry Clay James K Polk and others. The piece closes with a quip about a woman and shoe sizes reflecting social tone.
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House of Representatives
United States
Frederick A. Muhlenberg
Pennsylvania
Trappe
Lancaster
Muhlenberg
Heinrich Melchior Muhlenberg
America
John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
Washington
Muhlen
Berg
Aid
Jonathan Trumbull
Connecticut
Henry Clay
James K. Polk
Robert C. Winthrop
Schuyler Colfax
James G. Blaine
John G. Carlisle
Thomas B. Reed
David B. Henderson
Joseph G. Cannon
Champ Clark
The Ordained Autumn Sweaters Feature Variety and Style
An enduring appeal for sport and town wear with a $58 fee. The assortment includes chappie coats golf coats tuxedos and jackets in soft brushed wool mohair and wool fiber blends in novel color contrasts.
Exquisite New Blouses Feature Varied Styles and Embellishments
A fashion note highlights Exquisite New Blouses offering 35 unique creations with developments in line and embellishment. Each blouse shows distinctive design with shoulder to shoulder necklines, high necks or V shapes in over blouse and jacquette styles, in crepes of all shades.
Unusual Values Plaited Skirts Sell at 9 8
Advertises a sale of unusual value plaited skirts priced at 98 currency units each. Describes a variety of skirts including slim tailored and elaborated plaited styles in new wool crepe and all wool fabrics such as Hes, plaid, velours, and prune as.
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Ehose
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