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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1920

Page

10

New Bridgeport dept helps households with budget system

The Bridgeport Savings Bank launches the Family Budget Bureau under Miss Marion St. Donaldson to aid housewives in applying a practical budget system. Free budget books are offered and personalized consultations run daily from 11 to 3 in the bank lobby, with confidential, repeated guidance as needed.

Marion St. Donaldson Bridgeport Miss Donaldson Simmons College Boston Agricultural Department Fairfield County Association For City Hall Green Donaldson Bureau

Wilson ideas to dominate party keynote

Washington June 1 The Democratic National Convention keynote in San Francisco will be delivered by Homer S Cummings chairman of the national committee. He conferred with President Wilson at the White House about the speech outlining the President's peace treaty views and other principles. The President was pleased and Cummings said he would push the treaty ratification as outlined in the Virginia platform. He warned no squabble over the treaty and noted the President would stay in touch to influence the convention. The talk touched on campaign expenditures and possible third term questions, but did not reveal further details. Cummings leaves tomorrow for San Francisco.

Washington San Francisco Homer S. Cummings Wilwon Cummings White House Virginia League of Nations Mr. Wison Hete

Miss Stagg Marries Remsen McKim at Hotel Gotham

Miss Helen Stagg niece and adopted daughter of Mrs Arthur Bedell Benjamin of 198 East 36th street formerly of this city wed Remsen McKim today at the Hotel Gotham. Due to Mr McKims father Robert McKim s death invitations were recalled and only relatives attended.

Helen Stagg Arthur Bedell Benjamin East 36Th Street Gotham Remsen McKim Mr. McKim Robert McKim

Dye demonstrations at State street Food Hut this week

On Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the Food Hut on State street a dye demonstration will cover home dyes, fibers, proper treating to achieve best results, color stripping, and underlines on permanent dyes and color development. Miss Gladys B. Green leads the talk. The following Thursday at 2:30 pm Miss Green presents a canning demonstration using the Cold Pack Method to conserve fruit without sugar and notes on corn syrup as a sweetener.

Food Hut State Street Gladys B. Green Miss Green

Post office pay hike eyed by Congress commission

Washington reports a joint congressional commission proposed substantial salary increases for postal workers. Clerks and carriers would gain 150 to 260 dollars annually, supervisors 400 dollars, with rural, motor route, village carriers receiving targeted increases. First class postmasters above 5,000 would not rise.

Washington Congress Congressional Commission Commission

Life Was a Misery to Her in Carrollton Kentucky

Carrollton resident Linitax Teain describes a two year battle with female weakness, unable to walk or exercise, worsened by chores. After months of treatment and other remedies she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, taking sixteen bottles total, and regained energy working as a State Hospital attendant. She recommends the product to friends and invites others to write for free advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.

Carrollton Lydia E. Pinkham Linitax Teain S. 6Th St

False Teeth Arrested in Comical Dental Ad

Fragmentary item from Cleveland dated February 3 describes a dental plate secured by comfort powder and antiseptic adhesive spray. Mentions Corega and a druggist.

Cleveland

Postal Clerks Salary Increases Proposal Across Classes

The commission's report outlines sweeping raises for postal clerks and managers across multiple classes. It details new pay scales from first to sixth class for clerks, division superintendents, inspectors, division headquarters clerks, and postmasters, plus graduated increases for first and second class postmasters and various grade boosts for assistant postmasters. A graduate increase is proposed for many roles with specified ranges.

Post Office Inspection Service

Furnishings for Little People at The Road House

A catalog style list of children furniture and clothing items offered on the second and fourth floors. Oak and mahogany high chairs with cane seats, sturdy legs and trays. baby carriages in wicker and willow. wide range of hats from straw to silk. coats and dresses in various fabrics. children's playthings and books. spring and summer clearance on junior apparel. Includes prices from $1.50 to $64.00 and specials like a $51.50 model originally $64.00.

Princess Slips for Children in Batiste and Lace

Special prices offered for light blue slips and batiste slips for girls aged 6 to 14. Sizes include 12 to 14 years with lace trim, priced at 1.75 and 1.89 dollars, while 6 to 12 year sizes are 1.50 dollars. Second fidor.

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