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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
3
A snapshot of late era price listings shows Bromo Seltzer at 50 cents and Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents. Other items include Fletcher's Castoria 1.28, Horlick's Malted Milk 1.00, Listerine 14 ounces, Mellin's Food 1.00, Najol 1.00, Nuxated Iron 1.09, Pinkham's Veg. Comp 60 cents, and Sal Hepatica listed among the health preparations.
Quesac Aug 10 Quebec wreathed in holiday mood as Governor General Baron Byng of Vimy arrives on the Empress of Trance for installation rituals. Dignitaries greet him, with a salute of 19 guns, legislative chamber ceremony, and a reception marking his wartime leadership and noble title.
The town of Trumbull announces a jury service roster featuring residents such as Ager Heath Stephen Burroughs and J We LG Burton among others listed to serve. Tidna Heinz of New York visits local residents at the homes of Mrs. Charles W. Eyitts and Mrs. Seymour Wells.
Madrid reports Rif tribesmen in the Tetuan district attacked the bivouac at Meffiad, forcing the Spanish garrison to fall back on Gouk-El-Arha after suffering casualties. The Tetuan commandant called the incident not important as fighting widens from eastern Morocco to the west.
Mrs Allan Russell, wife of Red Sox pitcher, was painfully injured when her automobile was struck by another car on the Revera Beach Parkway last night. Russell was uninjured. Three cars were hit as ten machines racing on the parkway attempted to pass. Occupants of the other vehicles escaped without injury.
Rear Admiral George Fink Kutz, WA a N, retired, aged as second oldest living rear admiral, died in San Francisco last night. He served forty years and retired from the navy in 1926. The war horn in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania marked his notable engagements and career.
An old advertisement lists fur and skin coats with vivid descriptions and prices. Persian lamb, Russian blouses, mink, seal, opossum, raccoon, muskrat, marmot, and other skins appear in various styles and collars, with prices ranging from around 130 to 515. The note mentions locations like Second floor and belt patterns.
A vintage notice touts bobbinet canopies and marquisette curtains to shield infants and families from mosquitoes. It describes fit, taped seams, and easy fastening for cots or couches, noting thousands were made for the nation’s army though not issued, and suggests universal indoor outdoor protection and decorative uses.
A walrus bag for travel is offered at 12 dollars. The listing notes the bag is suitable for trips and emphasizes affordable pricing.
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