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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
13
Bridgeport newspaper details publishing office and pricing for daily and weekly editions. It notes The Associated Press holds republication rights for news dispatches and local items. The issue is entered as second class matter at Bridgeport post office.
Arthur Brisbane, famed editor, denounces public dullness as he notes a sensational New York Elwell murder draws twenty five thousand onlookers. He argues newspapers profit by feeding base curiosity, preferring the primal appeal of crime over elevating art, literature, or theatre while condemning the masses' lower instincts.
The Bridgeport Pastors Association is accused of jealousy in opposing the Salvation Army, while The Post and The Times clash over motive. The piece argues such motives mix passion for perfection with efforts to aid philanthropy, noting angels might fund the salvation cause, and contends the controversy reflects refined principle more than real danger. It cites war-time fundraising and the complexity of moral aims in charitable giving.
New Haven reports that Republican leaders eye John T King after the Chicago convention. King, once aligned with Penrose and Johnson, defended Penrose while aiding Harding's rise, with plans for a Europe trip to meet Seeley amid intrigue over his future in Connecticut politics.
Wilbur W. Marsh of Waterloo Iowa joins Democratic National Committee officials in organizing the convention. The Women’s State Democratic club plans reception and will advise with eight delegates. Vice President Marshall heads to Monterey, Joseph Sinnott named chief doorkeeper. E H Moore, Cox campaign manager, expected to arrive.
Overview of Czechoslovakia's geography population and economy period details. Notes Bohemia Moravia Silesia land use industrial capacity and top producers. 1913 1914 crop yields mining outputs and manufacturing sectors. Highlights Prague as a rail hub with diverse industries and major sugar and textile sectors.
The Bridgeport association voices strong views on perfection, warning against harming the Salvation Army while pledging to support its needs. They vow to lift mortgages and keep the Salvation Army going, despite earlier harsh rhetoric.
Fifty years back notes report gypsies camping near the railroad in Fairfield with six horses and a mule. J and G A Staples announce an auction of 15 central building lots on upper Water street near Benz's Brewery. Mary Stuart and a new yacht prepare for a race on the 22nd. Matthew Shannon fell from a cart on State street but remained unhurt. West Point graduates include Dexter W. Parker 36th and Edwin H. Shelton 46th. Francis V. Greene of Rhode Island ranked first.
Dresses offered at significant concession prices, featuring blue white black white lavender white and other color combos. Styles include floral voiles with blue collars, lavender and white designs, and dresses with white collars cuffs and lace trim. Multiple sizes available.
White gabardine skirts priced at 9.75 are shown with slight soiling from display and marked down accordingly for clearance.
Ad copy notes a well tailored white skirt for girls sport wear priced at 3.95, available in nearly all sizes and featuring large pearl buttons on pockets and belt.
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