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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1920

Page

14

Masked Bandit Tries To Hold Up Hospital

New Haven Sept 22 Armed with a revolver a man wearing a red handkerchief over his face attempted to hold up Grace hospital office after dark The young woman in charge watched his approach from the doorway He stumbled near a window and appeared to level the weapon then fled across the hospital grounds An alarm was sent out and searches followed No suspect identified The incident is being linked by authorities to Paul Gadling the jail escapee and murder suspect from East Street.

New Haven Grace Hospital Darkiets Mies Howard Avenue Paul Gadling Whalley Avenue Patrick Sullivan East Street Gadling

World Wheat Crop Below 1919 Estimates Across Nations

World wheat crops show a smaller harvest than 1919. North America yields about 28.9 million metric tons versus 30.9 in 1919, with several countries reporting good to poor prospects. Australia area up 1 percent, U.S. drought trimmed output by 25 million bushels, Indian exports planned, and Daniels urges worldwide prohibition via the League of Nations.

North America International Institute of Agriculture Belgium Spain Italy Switzerland Canada United States British India Egypt Morocco Tunis Hungary Bulgaria Denmark France Luxemburg Netherlands Troumnania Serbia-Crati Broomball Argentina Australia

Britain’s Music Rank Is Raised by Ancient English Scores

A London report notes vast forgotten Tudor era English scores unearthed in British libraries and the Bodleian. Dr. Terry leading a committee with Fellows, Buck, and Ramsbottom, backed by the Carnegie UK Trust, deciphers old notation for two Oxford University Press editions. The discovery elevates English music beside Italy and Germany, reshaping literary and musical heritage.

London Shakespeare Milton Wordsworth Tennyson Italy Germany Richard Runciman Terry H. Fellowes Chapel Royal Windsor P. C. Buck Dublin University Harrow A. Ramsbottom Charterhoue School Oxford University Press Carnegie United Kingdom Trust United Kingdom Andrew Carnegie United States Dunfermline Scotland Skibo Castle Carnegie Terry Godfrey Arkwright Bigland Haily Palestrina England Dr. Terry Dr. Arkwright Tallis Byrd Tye Merv Decke British Museum Bodleian Library Ford Christ Church Oxford Peterhouse Magdalene Cambridge Unity Lambeth Palace

German Economic Distress Deepens in Germany

Berlin September news reviews a grim German economic scene after the war. Officials face a two billion mark deficit, rising unemployment, and higher salaries while revenue sources remain unclear. Industry shrinks, coal and metal prices stay high, exports fail, and consolidation rises as firms seek relief amid scarce iron and shipbuilding limits.

Berlin Germany Ee de Prussia New Republic Hocks Europe France Eca

Silk Prices Fall Comfort Women For Fall And Winter

The Read Silk Section promotes lower prices on silks for fall and winter, noting a return to prewar levels. Black Taffetas and Satins in various widths and grades are offered from $1.89 to $5.95 per yard, with emphasis on personal inspection of quality. Also featured are Keystone Beaters, Pyrex frameware, tin caps, Rockingham Ware pitchers, and long cloth at 39 cents a yard.

Keystone

Dwight Anchor Sheets Go On Sale In Limited Lot

A well known brand offers Dwight Anchor sheets in three sizes with options hemmed or hemstitched. Prices are 72 by 99 inches at 2.95, 81 by 99 inches at 3.50, and 90 by 99 inches at 3.75, reflecting a noticeable price drop from previous levels.

Wool Plaids for Skirts Tailored Wardrobe Item

The article extols wool plaids for skirts as versatile wardrobe pieces suited for business sports and travel. They are ideal for winter, combining warmth, practicality, and style with prices starting at $4 to $6 and up. Third floor display features fine quality cereal sets including six cereal jars six spice jars and matching bottles.

Warm Bathrobes for Children at the Children's Shop

Beacon Flannel described as soft and velvety with attractive designs in tan Copenhagen blue raspberry orchid and rose. For ages 4 to 6 priced at 3 50 and 3 75 while larger sizes 8 10 12 and 14 range from 4 75 to 6 50, located on the second floor.

Beacon Copenhagen

Bean Pots Offer Glazed Stoneware in Three Sizes

Heavy stoneware pots with covers and handles described as highly glazed come in three sizes 2 qts priced at 50 cts 3 qts at 60 cts and 4 qts at 70 cts. This catalog item enumerates capacity and cost without additional details.

Woman builds oil gas soda shop and sells cars

Miss Lillian Yeager of Fullerton California turns seventy five dollars into a growing auto supply and repair venture. She learned to fix cars then bought a large stock, selling 275 machines in four years. A soda fountain beside repairs keeps customers busy while they wait. Also profiles Grace Sturtridge, eastern sales manager, whose winning smile helped rise from fifteen dollars a week to a five figure income. Public notices follow on bankruptcy discharges for Samuel Coppola and Charles Grimwood in Bridgeport Connecticut with hearing dates for objections and trustee actions.

Lillian Yeager Fullerton Calif Grace Sturtridge Biz Teilet Mia Sturtridge Grand Rapids Mich United States District Court District of Connecticut Samuel J. Coppola Stamford Fairfield Connecticut John Keogh Banruptcy District of Connecte Charles Grimwood Bridgeport County Court House Conn

Two Year Old Title Decision on Saturday

Havre De Grace Md Sept 2 top horses Leonardo T and Tryster lead the $10 000 Eastern Shore Stakes a six furlong race that could settle the two year old championship If either returns and wins the title is likely to be accepted as decisive with neither having been defeated yet

Havre de Grace James W. McClelland Leonardo T Harry Payne Whitney Tryster

Pop's Heir in Busy Beat Say Pop Comic Strip

The Bridgeport Times features Payne's habit making comic masterpiece SAY, POP. A tense headed tot appears in the strip, excelling in expressive scenes except when trying to fright. Exclusively showcased in the Bridgeport Times.

Pop Payne Bridgeport Times

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