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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
9
A strong note of business optimism in the motor accessories industry contrasts with a push for formal medical departments in plants. A survey of 334 manufacturers highlights confidence in growth amid adjustments, while stressing the need to protect workers from illness and accidents to sustain production and reduce losses.
The House rushed a tariff bill boosting wheat duties under agricultural pressure. Critics charge it was ill advised and self serving, aiming to please special interests. They warn retaliation from Canada and others could burst the illusion of normalcy as the President may veto and a new era looms after March.
Indispensable ore and more a medicar department is coming to be recognized as indispensable to every large industrial plant. The engine ing forces of a great industry ha lways been alert, watching for the reaking down of any mechanical up.
Professor Jt dolph M Binder of New York University notes traveling salesmen face high divorce rates while farmers at home fare better. A Natchez tale recounts a game hunter using a pig as a bird dog, with canine training blamed on a litter of pups. Stories of imitation whiskey from prune juice persist, and a Newark couple suffer kitchen injuries from a prune boil explosion. Legislature Asked To Use Economy headline asks who could doubt a model of thrift.
Miss Mabel Brophy daughter of Mrs Catherine Brophy 2689 Main street will wed Charles Paul son of Mr and Mrs George Paul Fairfield on New Year s day at First Presbyterian church Rev Alexander Alison Jr officiating Mrs Albert Hgan attends bride and George RoBack acts as best man. The couple will honeymoon two weeks south then reside in Philadelphia.
Walter Wellman humorously questions the notion of the village vamp as a social force. He notes film lore, fashion, and gossip in drawing rooms, arguing ads mislead and that past village vamps tended to stay single while later maidens often marry, urging readers to drop the stereotype.
Reported remarks on Wade's attorney spark contempt questions as Morgan returns for the Nott affair trial. Cummings traveled from Stamford to Washington and back, with jury selection likely to begin tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Sheriff Peace plans tight security and seating rules to avert demonstrations, restricting access to lawyers and press.
Bridgeport notes entertainment for 200 boys and upcoming girls party at Blessed Sacrament parish. Col Selah G. Blakeman retires after 30 years as deputy sheriff. A. A. H. officers to be installed in Division No. 1 with 60 candidates. Frank Raucel sues Fico Construction for 1500 damages over a broken foot. Fairfield County Bar to meet Jan 7 after Judge Curtis’s death. Social dance at International Institute after Christmas. A woman dies from burns in Mount Vernon hospital. Funeral notices for Mossey, Hanley, Rockwell, Creevy, Mullane, Murtis, Judson, and other Stratford area deaths. Public notices include probate estates for Terrence B. Smith and Axel C. Johnson with admin details. Closer notices mention automobile and wholesale prices and local classifieds.
Oil City reports Western Kentucky crude oil cut 25 cents to 3.75 dollars. Standard Oil buyers say the price remains 4.25 for heavy Somerset and 4.50 for Merit Somerset, while independents are reducing prices.
Read Co announces a full progress clearance with Petticoats Blouses Georgettes Crepe de Chine Tricolettes and Velours. Waist values up to 10 50 and regular 7 50 with sizes 36 to 46. Suits silk lined coats priced down from 55 to 15 00 and dresses in taffeta satin left in limited quantities on the second floor.
Finished embroidery models of dresses rompers and pillow cases marked down. Pink and blue chambray children's wear stamped for embroidery with cotton provided. Prices cut from 1.50 to 1.00 for dresses and rompers, pillow cases 2.25 to 1.75, lace centerpieces and scarves heavily discounted. Stationery boxes with 24 sheets and envelopes fifty cents, book department reprints 75 cents each. Main floor north aisle.
Washington December 29 The House paused for tribute to its grand old man Uncle Joe Cannon as the longest serving congressman. He surpassed Justin Morrill of Vermont whose record stood at 43 years nine months and two and a half days in the House and Senate after Cannon’s election to the House for the 23rd time last November.
Funeral rites for Julia Cunningham from 224 Grove street. Requiem mass at St Augustine's Church led by Rev Jospeh A Ganley. interment in St Michael's cemetery. Also, funeral of Private William F Kennedy from 523 Rocks street to Blessed Sacrament Church with high mass. Delegations from American Legion and Women of the World War. Interment followed at St Michael's cemetery.
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