Ringling Brothers Circus Expands Wild Animal Display Abroad
Scores of trained jungle actors join the Ringling Brothers circus as a gigantic zoological exhibit brings twelve polar bears ten tigers eight black maned African mammals twelve camels and dozens more to America. Elephants saddled with steel nets are ridden by horse trainers as leashed tigers perform and leopards jump through hoops. The display, larger than ever, includes thirty elephants and many dogs monkeys and seals, all kept apart from performing animals. Exhbitions open Saturday July 2 with 600 performers in the grand opening pageant.
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Ringling Brothers
America
Hons
Bradna
Barnum and Bailey
Atlantic
Democrats to Have Outing at Pleasure Beach
Democrats plan a Saturday field day at Pleasure Beach with athletics and games among state clubs. Local candidates may be named for Bridgeport mayor and other offices, with a dinner to discuss likely platform and a state slate to be announced at the gathering.
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Pleasure Beach
12Th District
Democratic Club
Bridgeport
Biidzeport
Damages sought in Hartford court over 1918 auto crash
Josephine M. Claudell of Bridgeport and Suffield files a suit in Hartford county court against Byron D. Bugbee of Putnam seeking 25000 damages for injuries from a Sept 3 1918 collision in Greenfield Massachusetts when a Bugbee owned machine crashed into the automobile she rode in negligence is alleged.
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Josephine M. Claudell
Bridgeport
Suffield
Hartford
Byron D. Bugbee
Putnam
Greenfield
Mass
Bugbee
Navy broadcasts provide Carpentier Dempsey fight news
The Signal Bureau of the Navy Department began wireless broadcasting of the Carpentier Dempsey bout on Friday night June 17. Messages went to amateur operators within 25 miles of New York to prepare for receiving the story. Additional tests are set for June 24 27 and 29 from 7 to 9 pm and June 25 from 2 to 4 pm. The 1600 metre wavelength will be reserved for fight bulletins on July 2 with all others barred from using that band.
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Signal Bureau
Navy Department
New York
Navy
Whitehall Street
Memorial tablet near ready for Putnam Park museum
Redding reports the town war service memorial tablet nearly completed for the new museum at Putnam Park. Costs will exceed $450 by about $100, with subscriptions sought to cover the shortfall. Dedication likely with the park building turnover, possibly in October instead of August. Also notes Men’s Club officers, July 18 outing, road survey results, and local property transfer at Five Points.
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Times
Redding
Putnam Park
New Park
Park Commission
Joseph Sullivan
BE. P. Sanford
E. H. Smith
S.C. Shaw
Derian's Point
Henry J. Forman
Cuba
D. S. Sanford
S. C. Shaw
Stauffer
Upper West Side
G. H. Ekins
Bridgeport
Federated
Lonetown
Florenes Simpson
Santher
Charles 2. Morehouse
A. ¥. Frost
William Dennison
Women’s Satin Bathing Suit Trimmed in Bright Colors
Advertisement for women’s satin bathing suits priced at 2.50 dollars. A white neck outline is noted with black color option and bright trim. The line hints at a textile item in a historical catalog, emphasizing style and price.
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Smith=Murray Co
Town News Roundup Highlights Local Moves and Events
Mr Kelley to occupy erentee farm foreman role while Sfore moves to Danbury near the courthouse. A G Barnett and wife attend Wellesley College commencement with daughter Katherine graduating. Town residents travel to Easton for Bas ton Grange performance of The Old New Hampshire Home, nearly 100 turn away. Rev Skene of Stamford to lead Episcopal services while Cun ningham vacations in Massachusetts. John Hewler buys Gilbert place at Pine Tree Corner and plans extensive garage upgrades. A dance by W E Banks at Grange Hall drew a large crowd, with visitors from several towns. Pleasant Valley city colony largely occupies summer homes. Chapmans remain in Miss.
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Kelley
Erantee
Sforehouse
Danbury
Court House
A. G. Barnett
Wellesley College
Katherine
Easton
New Hampshire
Bas Jton Grange
Cunningham
Massachusetts
Skene
Stamford
Episcopal Church
John Hewler
Bridgeport
Gilbert Place
Pine Tree Corner
W. E. Banks
Grange Hall
Driggs
Pleasant Valley City Colony
Chapmans
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Andy
Fairfield Ave
Broad St
Baldwin
N. Buckingham & Co
Barstow Ranges
State St
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey Purchase
the Times
Antry
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Cor
Courtland St
Trimming Store
Fairfield Ave. Bar
Mantler’s Baby Shop
Minerva
Royal Society
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
P.O. Arcane
Idgeport
Conn
The Smith=Murray Co
Main St
Bridgeports
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Standard Oil CO. OF
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