Ida Tarbell to Speak at High School Saturday
Miss Ida E. Tarbell renowned biographer of Abraham Lincoln and author of the Standard Oil history will address a 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon gathering at the High School Auditorium. The event, under the Connecticut Alliance of Democratic Women and the Women's National Democratic Bureau, is open to all Bridgeport women.
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Ida E. Tarbell
Abraham Lincoln
Standard Oil Company
League of Nations
Miss Tarbell
American Red Cross
Connecticut Alliance of Democratic Women
Women's
National Democratic Bureau
Bridgeport
Ruths Walks Keep Him From Record
Babe Ruth again approaches a league single season mark, drawing 159 walks in 1920 per Ernest J. Lanigan. He also hit 136 RBIs and was hit 3 times, while 101 games saw at least one walk. Separate school notes report Glee Club officers, class elections, a November speech campaign, and a Criterion party delay with Masquerade details.
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Babe Ruth
Ernest J. Lanigan
Ruth
Babe
Ty Cobb
Margraff Named As Chancellor In Knights of Pythias
Margraff of Waterbury was elected grand chancellor at the Knights of Pythias 52nd annual convention in the Pythian hall. Other officers elected include Wil lam Cowlishaw New Britain grand vice chancellor and Thomas H. Treland New London grand keeper of records and seal, George E. Wright Hartford grand master of exchequer William N. Potter Willimantic grand master at arms Charles B. Griffith New Haven grand master guard E. N. Parsons Seymour and William A. Morgan Middletown grand outside guard. The installation followed with Harlem Knight Somerville Mass serving as Supreme Representative.
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Fred ©. Margraff
Waterbury
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
Willam Cowlishaw
New
Seymour
William A. Morgan
Middletown
Supreme
Harlem Knight
Somerville
Mass
Ely's Cream Balm Advertises Quick Catarrh Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims relief within a minute by applying the antiseptic cream inside the nostrils, soothing inflamed membranes, opening air passages, and ending stuffiness and headaches. The note urges readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist immediately.
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Ely
Read Co offers two groups of hats this week
Two groups of tailored and dress hats from Read atelier and autumn stock, with new prices. Hats feature varied colors including red orange blue green and black with unusual dye effects. Prices are $15 and $20, displayed on the second floor.
Black and Brown Walking Boots Arrive for Autumn Comfort
A refined new walking boot style features kid vampes with black cloth tops and a Cuban heel. A brown russet heavy tramping boot offers broad soles and a roomy toe box for easy tread. The design emphasizes comfort and practicality for extended use on autumn hikes, presented on the main floor.
Some Very Fine Bedroom Sets Are on View
Storewide reductions follow an immediate rearrangement of the stock with two standout bedroom sets on display. A new price of 290.00 is offered for the featured set on the fourth floor, in the Picture Book Land section.
Door incident at city clerk office disrupts voters
Attorney Carl Foster forced open a city clerk door amid a crowd of women waiting to vote the incident caused a crash heard through the building. Aleck Robinson notes Foster nervousness at the sight of the large queue. Young Thunderbolts invite 10-20 pound teams to practice at Beach and Arctic streets.
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Republican Town Committee
Carl Foster
Aleck Robinson
Foster
Young Thunderbolts
Beach Street
Beach
Arctic Streets
Embroidery goods on sale at Royal Society shop
The Royal Society embroidery department announces a fall sale with reduced prices on infant dresses, dresses, rompers, baby carriages, pillows, and women's wear. Notable cuts include infant dresses from 1.40 to 1.00, nightgowns from 4.00 to 2.50, and shirts waists from 3.00 to 2.00. Quantities are limited. shoppers are urged to come early.
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Royal Society
Cut Glass Candlesticks and Flower Baskets Sale
Readable line unearthed listing cut glass candlesticks at the turn price and flower baskets offered in two sizes priced at 80 cents and one dollar respectively.
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Cts
Plain Glass Mixing Bowls and Nut Set Sale
Sale notice describes large plain glass mixing bowls at 114 percent inches diameter and teach nut sets with a nut cracker and six silver plated picks offered as sets at $2.00 each in the basement.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism cure that relieves pain instantly by rubbing into joints and muscles. It claims swelling and stiffness vanish and offers a trial bottle from any drug store. Also cites use for sciatica neuralgia lumbar backache sprains.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil
Bt. Jacobs
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Glee Club
J. Rice
T. Miller
Miss Swensentune
D. Fiseh
A- Rosen
M. McQueny
J. Clarkson
J. Adams
Curtis
Criterion
Margraff
POLIS
Mammy O' Mine
Josepk
Jase” Munic
Frank Peck
Jack McIntyre
Kibbel
Kane
Milared Parker
Nippon Due
Orient
Fbn
Pathe News
Fox Sunshine
James Francis Sullivan
Hellevue Hospital
New York
Westchester
Masuvactunens
New England
Steinway Pianos
Steinert Woodbury Jewett
M-Steinert & Sons Co
Main St
Che
Harlequin
Sheraton
Santa Claus
Cotton Tail
the Times
Dimity
Repp
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