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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
6
We have a perfect fall for wearing suits and urge every woman to own an attractive suit and fur piece. Suits are priced attractively with stunning models and rich fabrics. Strictly tailored styles lead the fall and winter collection, with some embroideries or fur trimming.
An advertisement highlights Beaver fabric gloves with silk lining priced at 2.50 and 3.75, Norwegian Grain Brogue Oxfords built to sell at 44.50, and heavy heather Australian wool sports hose at 3.75. The note mentions beaver and brown fabric gloves and wool hose as key items with various price points.
Special to The Times Albuquerque reports Homer St. Cummings drawing large crowds in New Mexico. He defends progressive legislation and the League of Nations, contrasts Democratic gains with Republican critique, and cites 14 points as guiding war aims.
The piece chronicles Frank Bosworth Brande rising from a self made fathered background to state politics then U S Senate. It notes his early popularity as a “good fellow” in New London and his roles as Corporation Counsel and local counsel for the New Haven Railroad. It highlights his tenure as Speaker of the House and State Senator and his eventual election to the U S Senate during Connecticut Republican dominance. It also critiques his progressive record and opposition to railroad regulation the Federal Reserve Woman Suffrage the League of Nations and other reforms.
The piece criticizes a male political figure as reactionary and unable to adapt to modern trends. It labels him a confirmed bachelor and argues his re election would show voters in his state are narrow minded and illiberal. Dated Nutmeg New York October 19.
Thirteen year old Anna Rapfak of Fairfield was bitten on the finger by a copperhead while walking in Lamp Mortar Rock woods. She traveled two miles home, received first aid from Dr. W. H. Donaldson, and was reported much improved at Bridgeport hospital with possible discharge soon.
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