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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
13
Louis Tracy writes of the steamship Sirfar wrecked in a typhoon with hundreds of passengers. A perilous salvage unfolds as Jenks and Sahib endure threats from reef and enemy fire while rescuing a captive. A hidden ledge fortress yields gold and a desperate flight ends with a dramatic recovery.
Fragmentary tale shows a tense scene with a group plotting to escape via ladders while a lookout, a woman named Sofia, and a man named Jenks discuss dangers. A native threat, a ship, and a risky plan unfold as they search for a way to reach safety. The dialogue hints at pursuit, concealment, and a tense escape.
A fragmentary note describes a colonial room with oak furniture and window drapes, highlighting a china cabinet and the overall graceful, orderly display. The MS mentions a complete house setting and a bark ground, emphasizing decorative elements and the era’s furniture style.
Radio program schedule lists WJZ WEAF and WGY with music recitals weather reports and vocal performances. Performances feature Ruth Linden Ruth Jiond and other named artists plus orchestras, recitals and news bulletins across stations at different frequencies. The entry notes a general evening lineup including solos choral pieces and band numbers with everyday community programming.
Madison Wisconsin July 31 motorists face new speed enforcement as state highway patrol plans to deploy speed cops along busy routes. Officers will use radar and bridges to monitor speeding and reduce wrecks, with deputies appointed by county sheriffs under a new bill approved for enforcement.
An old story reports a Sheraton hureimind rookcast bought by the wife of a Man hegre Lnglind Ceipernien officiel Tir. A $100 sum was yielded from secret drawers and two drawers held items of value. Investigation by the purchaser revealed three imrate SHIT items dated November 1906 and tied to Mrs Sarah IWeishaw of No Tf Meidan Street Moot Side Manches Ley.
A long OCR fragment outlines various baking and dessert preparations from an Efficient Housekeeping column. It mentions sour milk cakes, spice cakes, lemon or nut flavors, and frosting methods, plus instructions on ingredient mixing, baking times, and oven temperatures. The piece also includes audience notes about submitting questions with stamped self-addressed envelopes and an editors sign-off.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger description portrays a slick fugitive peddler fencing stolen furs. He lures passersby with boasts, shows ragged bundles, and negotiates low prices before selling items deemed unfit for open market. The piece critiques street hustling and shady bargaining tactics.
A recipe note describes baked apple salad combining tart apples with chopped cold meat and bread, mixed with cream and served hot or warm. It suggests using a small knife to core apples, chop chicken or lamb, mix with bread, then bake and serve.
Catherine Montgominy returns from a midwest camp with her Girl Scout companion. The incident appears to involve misdirected communication and a family medical event. Authorities pursue details as the community seeks clarity on the sequence of actions and protective steps.
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