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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1921
Page
12
A man vows to use a twelve year prison term to pursue a childhood ambition to become a writer. He hopes the sentence will help him focus on his craft and achieve recognition as an author from within the cells.
Fr Lovally of 845 Park Ave Bridgeport Genn recounts nervous breakdown months earlier with gastritis poor digestion and insomnia. After starting Tanlac he reports improved appetite digestion sleep and energy and says five bottles cured his ailments and restored his vitality. Hindie Drug Stores in Bridgeport sell Tanlac.
Frisco headlines at Polis Theater in Frisco offering a strong vaudeville bill led by Frisco with Loretta MaDernett and Eddie Sox. The program includes the Paramount feature Whats Worth While and a vivid drama mixing western life and refined entertainment as audiences are drawn to the stage show and a separate picture at the DHT.
A nine year old boy drowned in a Greek creek while swimming with companions. David Nidersto dragged the creek in a lengthy rescue attempt, recovering the youth's body after several hours.
Advertisement advocates specialized study in accounting after war and economic depression. It argues a two year program at Bentley School of Accounting and Finance 125 Tremont Street Boston shapes mastery in public, commercial, or cost accounting, claiming graduates gain strong employment prospects.
Milford Chamber of Commerce outlines plans at August meeting held at headquarters to improve street markings near the post road and other town areas. Project includes widening Branford road approaches and cooperation with New Haven Auto Club plus a summer outing at Double Beach on August 18. Civic groups push for safe traffic flow and parking ordinance discussion on Naugatuck avenue.
A bustling Bridgeport page leads with street chatter about Bill Steinke and local figures. It mentions Mrs Gallagher and the Gallaghers returning from a West Coast trip, shoppers on Mass Street, and a lively parade of townsfolk, with police presence noted and a sense of community events including a kiddies party fundraiser for Lie Jan Memorial hospital and a North Haven game recap.
A London discussion on attire for the first four qualified women barristers prompts questions about professional dress. Officials say the style may reflect tradition, with opinions split on what men and women should wear, while the general counsel notes the matter may hinge on forthcoming decisions by senior authorities.
A wartime hero from Alabama is laid to rest before his son, who never met the father alive. The strange phrasing in the report hints at a memorial with a long wait, a burial near the veteran, and a quiet remembrance by family.
The article reports on efforts to end sending leprosy patients to Kalaupapa on Molokai. It notes improved treatment results, potential releases within two years, and plans to invite international press to inspect the settlement. It mentions Hawaii's 1921 legislature and soldiers' memories tied to the era.
Danbury notes the sudden death of former State Senator Lester C Peck at his Redding summer home. Peck, born 1863 in Bridgeport, represented the 24th district in the state senate and once sought Congress. He built a large farm in Danbury area, active in Masonic circles, survived by his wife and brother.
Police arrested two balloon shop proprietors and a third man after several raids in Thumepoyt on Saturday night. Five gallons of battery acid? were seized and taken to the station. Additional arrests followed including Michael Mezie. A stray sentence about Arabian horses ends the item.
Eleven individuals were arraigned in city court on motor vehicle law violations. The arrests name Paul J. Beck Lawrence street Tony Carnavale Jacob Hottman John Monroe Edward Gables Jacob Berneleth FP Stanley Brbrliel Bend Benjamin Craddock William Nichols Edward Del and others, with cases filed this week.
Stratford charity commission appeals for children's clothing especially worn shoes stockings and trousers as school starts in four weeks Fresh vegetables are also sought July aid totals show 86 47 distributed for aid rent and hospital cases May to July totals reach 2089 83 helping 277 recipients Local notices mention residents on vacation travels and a hospital operation update including several residents from Stratford and nearby locales
A monument was unveiled in memory of three individuals killed by Germans in Augenat Luxembourg as retribution for French resistance. A representative of King Albert and ambassadors from France and Italy attended the ceremony.
Campaign style health ad urging relief from kidney and bladder issues with a listed remedy. Claims about symptoms and a featured product named Carey’s Varabaoot Prescription No. T77 Liqui op Tap and other preparations. Promotional tone emphasizes gradual relief with dosing alongside dietary advice.
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