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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1921

Page

12

Whitney Avenue layout hearing and appraisal report

The Common Council adopted and confirmed the Board of Appraisers report on Whitney Avenue layout from the May 16 1921 order. It lists damages and benefits for named individuals and entities including Frank P Carroll James M Cosgrove Lena Finkelstein Patrick Gabbett Wilbur F Gagner Delia M Gas ner Ester Goldfarb Louis Goldberg Fred Hitt Thomas Judhan Grace J Neal Barbella Pekar Frederick Schrieber Hyman Weiner Jacob Weiss and Progressive Building Co with both damages and benefits allocated to their premises. Adopted December 5 1921 and approved December 8 1921.

Common Council Board of Whitney Avenue Frank P. Carroll James M. Cosgrove Lena Finkelstein Patrick Gabbett Wilbur F. Gagner Delia M. Gasner Ester Goldfarb Louis Goldberg Fred Hitt Thomas Judhan Grace J. Neal Barbella Pekar Frederick Schrieber Hyman Weiner Jacob Weiss Progressive Building Co Francis P. Dunigan Thomas Jucan Grace J. Neal Frederick Schreiber Jacob Weiss Progressive Building Co George E. Beatson Dora A. Beatson Frank FP Carroll James M. Cosgrove Pauline Nishhball Goldie Nishball William T. Page Josephine FE Page Barhetta Pekar Tierman Schwartz James Stapleton Jacob Weins Aberham Wershaw

Bridgeport Notice on Whitney Avenue Building Line Damages

The Bridgeport Common Council adopts the Board of Appraisers report on Whitney Avenue building line damages. Assessments are confirmed for eight feet of building and the listed named individuals receive equal damages and benefits as specified. The action was adopted December 5 1921 and approved December 6 1921.

Notice on Whitney Avenue Grade appraisal 1921

Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages report adopted by the Common Council on May 16 1921 for Whitney avenue grade. Names listed as beneficiaries include Beatson, Dora Beatson, Finkelstein, Gagner, Gag, Gilmore, Hitt, Juchan, Martine, Neary, Nishball, Nishball, Page, Page, Pekar, Tierman Schwartz, Stapleton, Weins, Wershaw. Approved December 6 1921 by City Clerk. Many Germans to seek French nationality in Alsace Lorraine under Versailles Treaty provisions. 35 000 expected to apply. naturalization subject to scrutiny. voting rights may be suspended for years until loyalty proven.

Common Council City of Bridgeport Board of Whitney Avenue International Paris Alsace-Lorraine France

Prohibition enforcement seeks fifty million dollars

Prohibition Commissioner Haynes says fifty million dollars are needed to enforce the Volstead act with tighter permit screening and expanded law enforcement. He warns that even with added agents, other challenges will persist, urging congressional action to fund running expenses for the 1923 fiscal year and strengthen city state cooperation.

Haynes Washington Vostead Congress Treasury Prohibition Dawes

Camel walk scandal shocks Nutley high school women

Nutley New Jersey residents debate a school board plan to hire a professional dancer after complaints from the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs about Nutley High School students performing the camel walk. Critics describe the dance as improper while students defend it as harmless expression and urge updated standards. A suggestion to hold dances in the afternoon to reduce formality is discussed.

New York Nutley N. J New Jersey Arthur B. Preal New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs Thotal Mattie George Atttried Ngss George Washington Wil George

Reliable remedy leads in cough relief and bronchitis

The advertisement touts a dependable remedy priced at 50 cents and $1.00 for coughs bronchitis and colds. It claims purity wholesomeness and suitability for children prone to sudden or settled colds with extensive healing properties and availability from all druggists.

Fairfield Tigers Dominate Greens Farms in Final Victory

The Fairfield Tigers closed the season with a 37 0 win over Greens Farms at Greens Farms Oval securing the inter town championship. Season record shows Fairfield 14 0 over Atlas Ivons St Joseph Avons Mohigans Jackson Stars Shamrocks Sacred Hearts and Greens Farms.

Fairfield Tigers Greens Farms Greens Farms Oval Tigers Atlas Ivons St Joseph Avons Mohigans Jackson

Give a Corona this Christmas for every friend

This vintage appeal promotes Corona with a Christmas gift angle. It highlights a $50 price including a traveling case and suggests easy terms. The message lists potential recipients such as mother father invalid ambitious friend college student and business associate. It guides readers to consult a telephone directory or clip a coupon to receive a dealer name and an informative book.

Corona

Christmas Club Gift Sale Prices on Women’s Apparel

Advertises Christmas Club gift items for women with wide price ranges. Lists handkerchiefs, gloves, stockings, socks, hair nets, caps, bags, corset covers, drawers, aprons, gowns, bloomers, skirts, camisoles, brassieres, blouses, petticoats, petticoats, pajamas, beads, wool gauntlets and crepe kimonas with specific prices for each item. Local shopping flavor and sale emphasis.

Variety of Gifts and Apparel Bargains Listing Prices

A catalog-style roundup lists silk hose in multiple makes and colors from $2 to $3.75, with related items such as vests, bloomers, petticoats, wool scarfs, sweaters, gloves, robes, dresses, chemises, gowns, and corsets priced from about $1.50 to $8.75, highlighting Kayser and Pointex brands and a range of children’s and women’s garments.

McCallum Dorothy Kid

Christmas Apparel Prices In Local Store Sale Brief

Readable ad list shows garments priced from five to eleven dollars including white lace trimmed petticoats creating a mid century wardrobe spread. Items feature robes, gowns, blouses, uniforms, raincoats and children’s dresses with varied fabrics such as silk crepe de chine and Canton crepe.

Albatros

Longest Football Scoring Runs and Records Preserved

A historical sports clipping lists various longest scoring runs and season records for 1921 football, naming Charles West W J, Harry FP Randolph Bethany, Clarence Brandon Nebraska, Roscoe Mitts, Glenn Killinger Penn State, Edgar Butler Bucknell, John Evak De Pauw, Martineau Allstad Minnesota, Marcoh P Aldrich TP Cisnes, Robert Plizke Weamings Mt yids, Wailer Oo Bean Pt So, Lester Asplundh Swarthmore, plus multiple colleges. It notes longest punt 76 yards by Lester Asplundh and other punting averages and field goal counts, ending with a general advisory about washing new stockings before use.

Charles West Harry FP Randolph Bethany Clarence Brandon Nebraska Roscoe Mitts Glenn Killinger Penn State Billy Button Virginia Poly Edgar Butler Bucknell John Evak de Pauw Martineau Allstad Minnesota Tee Nation Marcoh P. Aldrich Cisnes Robert Plizke Mt Yids Wailer Oo. Bean

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