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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
11
Fairfield residents report an incident at the Mil river where a boy slipped and fell in, injuring his hand severely and receiving first aid from a local doctor. The report notes casual pollution by nearby anglers and boats. Other items cover local summer plans and community figures including visits, camps, and band concerts.
One hundred sixty eight children participated in the closing exercises of the Community Daily Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church. The month long program was run by First Methodist, Universalist, and United churches with volunteer teachers praised for their dedication. Prizes for attendance included knives, beads, and books. The exhibit featured woodwork, crocheting, embroidery, and sweaters by the older girls, with little girls showing crocheting and embroidery.
Smyrna July 00 Greek high commissioner M Stergiadis announced a self government regime for Asia Minor regions occupied by Greeks. The proclamation says the new regime aligns with World War decrees and envisions a Greek protectorate over specified territories. Constantinople July 30 British troops are trans rerred across the Bosphorus from Asiatic to European side, crossing the city on their way to the European sector.
Hartford dispatch reports Miss Nancy Benson head of Westover school for girls at Midglebury announced her engagement to Rose Robert Roger of Camden New Jersey. The couple met while both did war work in Budapest Hungary.
The Tehatalja line sixty miles west of Helty is to reinforce Irene troops as Allied staff announce that under no circumstances will a Greek advance be permitted upon Constantinople.
Dr C C Schneider retires after 14 months at the Welfare Building clinic. He will leave for Atlantic City vacation tomorrow and plans to live in Hartford. He is engaged to Miss Clara B Little of Salt Lake City and the couple will wed next August. Tra Kroon named to succeed Dr Schneider in Nesie Tlaven. Chinese Parliament reconvenes tomorrow after hiatus since 1917 with Premier Ti Tung guiding new program.
A Daily Mail story reports Dr Henry Iganlinger or Spahlinger claiming a new anti tubercle serum may extend human life to 150 years. The article notes uncertainty over sufficient members for testing and mentions plans related to Alaska railroad construction and a Pekin Anchorage Seward route.
A catalog listing depicts a forty inch model with a four stripe border in natural soft skins priced at 125 dollars a Fentyish heavy dark skins model at 195 dollars a thirty six inch plain choice skins model at 175 dollars and a thirty inch sports model in natural muskrat with a raccoon shawl and cuffs priced at 135 dollars.
Miss Polly Parkeity surveys forerunners of fall fashion, highlighting long fur coats and wraps in mauve grey moleskin, beaver, and seal with trims like skunk and sable. She notes three quarter length coats, wide collars, and bold girdles, plus price drops on luxury fur items amid a busy town display tour.
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