New England Road Journal by Charles B. Driscoll on a Bridgeport Visit
Portland correspondent Charles B. Driscoll describes a Hartford to Bridgeport route through Connecticut and New England, noting a vacation feel while avoiding work. He mentions seeing Mary in school, visiting local writers and cartoonists, and enjoying buttermilk spots, speed limit signage, and local politicking on the air as he travels north toward Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New England
New York
Westport
Art Colony of the Valley
Burton
Clare Davis
Wood Cowan
Bridgeport
Kenneth O Brien
Fairfield Westart
Sigms
Massachusetts
Lexington
Concord
New Hampshire
Lesington
Redenats
Merthe Co Shows Fashions for Autumn in All Departments
The C H Merthe company store unveils its Fall merchandise with vivid window displays and new lines across all departments from house furnishings to ready to wear and children’s wear. Hats feature decorative trims and new shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Merthe Company
Iama-pac
Merthe Company
Fall fashions and department store selections noted
A department store highlights gifts for babies and mothers including dolls from many nations, baby three piece knitted sets, Van Taalte pajamas gowns and fur foundation garments. It showcases colorful handbags, leather trimmed gloves, jewelry with cameos, and fabrics from Merthe company with new fall shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Taalte
Maidenform
Bach
Vassarelles
LeGant
Merthe Company
Word Blindness Described In Public Case
London reports a case of word blindness, a condition where a person can read numbers but not words. A 68-year-old cyclist fined for disobeying a halt sign exemplifies the affliction, with his father noting he can copy writing yet cannot read words. An Institute of Child Psychology authority explains the phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crown Hill
Devon
Institute of Child Psychology
Why You’re Constipated and How to Help
A brief health note suggests constipation stems from lack of dietary bulk not simply more food. It recommends Kellogg’s All-Bran as the source of bulk, plus water intake and a regular breakfast routine to promote regular bowel movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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Charles B. Driscoll
McGovern
Connecticut
Chas. Driscoll
Paulson
Invent
Ayost
Vic
East Ave
Merthe Co
Ely
Longfellow
McNaught Syndicate
C.h.merthe
England
Broad Street
Middle Avenue
IONA
Ann Page
A&p
Iona Sauerkraut
Coldstream Pink SA
Sunnyfield Family
FLO
Jersey
Campbell's
Pillsbury
Eagle Milk
Borden's
A&p Seminole Paper
PL & G. Soap Ivory
White House
Ems
Heinz Baby Food
Rinso
Pee Boc
RED Circle
BOKAR
Broad ST
Kering
Muir
Clapp
Pacquin
Mennen
Wright
KOTEX
Tampax
Alee Packege
Rascia
Elisvey
J&j
Muirs
Haarlem
Jergen
Square
Gillette Blue Blades
VICK
Athletic
Hopper
Tonga
DE Lear
Pryticians Tanteens
Parke Davis
Muir's
Necgy
Colgate Tooth
Alkaseltzer
Sense
Mie
Forhan
83C Pond’s
Squibb
Lacross
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