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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1921

Page

14

Tax filing thresholds and guardianship noted in brief

Rules state individuals with net income of 2000 or gross income of 5099 must file, with joint returns possible for married couples. if unable, a guardian or agent may file. Also mentions Mrs. Harvey Hubbell staying in New York and Stratford civic association meeting on December 15 at the Argus Clubhouse with Town Manager R H Hunter speaking. residents invited.

Harvey Hubbell Park Avenue New York City Second District Civic Association of Stratford BR. m Argus Club Broadbidge Avenue R. H. Hunter

Interior Secretary Urges Bureau Coordination Reforms

Washington December 13 Secretary of the Interior Fall testified before the Senate Alaska affairs committee, criticizing inter bureau rivalry across government. He argued Forestry should sit in Interior, cited last minute objections to timber lands and war department telegraph lines, and urged a system overhaul to empower department chiefs.

Washington Fall Senate Department of the Interior Forestry Department of Agriculture Forestry Department Alaska War Department Department Secretary of War

Xmas Seals Drive Reduces Tuberculosis Death Rate in 1920

The low tuberculosis death rate of 114 per 100000 in 1920 is attributed to health education and family care. Schools lead the Christmas Seal Sale with enthusiasm, supporting the campaign. Lists PTA officials from multiple schools volunteer for the effort.

J. Slawson Jeremiah Holmes General Federation of Parent-Teachers’ Association Parent-Teachers’ Association Huntington Red School F.C. Crane P. H. Meyers A. J. Hallock Edward Franck A. H. Lieberum Benjamin Schwab Elias Howe School George Sweeney John Avons R. F. Miller A. Leech Theodore Waldeyer Read School Schudt Frank McKeever Shallue Welton Bunnel Maplewood School C. E. Tilton FA. Bartholomew F. Bel Mos Robert Ward Julius Kohimeter Cora Macon Archibald Smit Madison F. A. Mertens William Hogan W. G. Minty George Borton E. P. Quinn Anna G Masterson Black Rock School Mra. FP M. Shaw Mortimer Eakin Theodore Nichols James Reynolds H. W. Leibensberger Jesele Dubies

George W. Coughlin Seen as Likely City Official Choice

George W. Coughlin emerges as the leading candidate to succeed J. A. Courtade as Director of Public Works in a $3,500 post. He tops Joseph B. Waters and John F. Toole in party support, with Mayor Atwater delaying final appointment until month end. Coughlin has long been a Democratic staple and twice ran for city clerk, losing to J. A. Robinson.

George W. Coughlin Jacob A. Courtade Democratc Party Joseph B. Waters John F. Toole The Beard of Aldermen Atwater Coughlin John A. Cornell Democratic Party Cor J. A. Zf. Robinson

Read's Gift Room offers leather suit cases and cases

Suit cases of black enamel and genuine leather bound with ivory Pyralin toilet articles priced from 18.00 to 22.50. Genuine cowhide cases for men from 12.50. Hat boxes, automobile and week end cases in various leathers. Delivered free anywhere in the United States or Canada. Cond floor.

United States Canada

A New Dress for the Bed Gift Sets Promote Floral Bedspreads

A New Dress for the Bed offers bedspreads in blue pink and gold with scalloped edges and cut-out corners. The 4 ft 6 in size includes one piece pillow shams. Lace Bed Sets combine spread and bolster sham with soft cotton and linen finish featuring blue rose or white lace, priced at 7.50 to 10.75 for sets and 8.00 for lace sets.

Toys on Wheels Combicar for kids and trailers

Toys on wheels include a Combi Car a kiddie car with a trailer with five arrangement modes such as removing the seat converting to a cart and lowering the steering rod. Also a Ducky Doo toy for very young children priced 1.75. Wheelbarrows in steel or wood in various sizes 69 cents up and a range of automobiles express wagons carts velocipedes and tricycles with rubber tired wheels.

Roseville Pottery and Silver Goods Display

Roseville Pottery lustrous wares with peach glow and soft blues, plus handled baskets and candlesticks. Sterling silver items include front buckles with initials priced from $1.00 to $4.00 for engraving. men’s section on the main floor showcases the collection.

Umbrellas Offerings Include Fine Motor and Imported Styles

Umbrellas of wine color navy blue purple green and brown with short handles stub ends rings and leather straps priced from 5 to 18 dollars. Imitation amber handles braided leather straps silver rings and mounts priced 12 and 18 dollars. White ivory handles Mourning black handles and straps. Men’s Prince of Wales handles with sterling silver 6.50 dollars Hyde Park imported English styles London mark ash or bamboo handles 10 and 12 dollars.

Prince of Wales Hyde Park London

Christmas Pie and Cake Orders Now Open

The Tea Room on the second floor announces Christmas pies and cakes for sale with a note that orders are not accepted after Wednesday the twenty first.

Sleds and Racers Offer Quick Glide Prices Noted

Sleds called Flexible Flyers Zip over the ground like an aeroplane on earth. Prices range from 4.25 to 9.50. New this year are the Racers available in two sizes at 5.50 and 6.75.

Sale of Wall and Desk Boards with Picture Rolls

Advertises black boards for wall or easel use with wood or slate options. Some can fold to form a desk and include picture rolls. Describes the items as very instructive and interesting with prices from $1.00 to $3.00. Basement location mentioned.

Thermos and Bottles Offerings for Home and Travel

A broad selection including unbreakable bottles in pints quarts and two quarts. Containers in quart and two quart sizes. Small motor use refrigerators. Food tar that keeps hot foods hot and ice cream cold as desired.

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