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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
13
A garbled mixed-classified page lists salesmen positions with rough prices and locations, plus rental offers for rooms and stores. It also contains a string of obituaries and memorial notices from Clapp Quineivan Troy and others, with dates and burial details, all presented in fragmented OCR style.
Tax notice announces collection of grand list taxes for 1920 with second half due at the Tax Collector's office in Hridgevort. It warns of interest accrual at quarterly rates after October and mentions payment deadlines and penalties. Signed by Tax Collector.
Market report from New York notes bond prices steady as investors await further refinements in money rates. The text hints at weak business activity and cautious sentiment in the refiners sector, with continued support for the overall equity market.
The market shows steadiness in coffee futures and September deliveries, with nine month outlook firm this morning. Spot prices were generally moderate with prices steady around Rio values. holiday disruptions limited official cables, though traders reported activity.
Ambiguous chant like report with scattered figures mentions New York and Australia markets, price quotes and commodity terms. It lists 64 350 cheese and various undefined items, plus references to mine and mill activity, and several apparent names or places.
Milford Chautauqua opens tomorrow with a masked parade starting at Milford Green at 6 o clock. Eight prize tickets will be awarded to children as part of a number parade and activities follow at the choral stage and fairgrounds.
Fragmented obituaries report Daniel Weller and Michael J McMar on funerals at local homes and churches. Names like Joseph J and Maud Gray appear amid cemetery plans at Lakeview and St Michael s. Miscellaneous lines recount a John Quinnivan death and a youngster s pallbearers as the town records multiple services.
Stratford parent teachers hold a regular district civic club meeting with reports on a new building project for the Stratford Trade and the moving of a Wallen house to College Place for foundation work. Local residents and officials including Mrs Earth Wilgoxson and Allan Quadane attend with updates on community activities and plans.
The Danbury Street Railway company begins operation of its third bus route linking Bethel to the terminus at Fredley. Crews are removing tracks on Lake Avenue and Franklin Street as new concrete work shifts eastward, while musicians headed for a South American voyage are noted in a separate item.
Disjointed notes describe Long Hill firemen planning a carnival and related community events. Mentions include residents, partners, and gatherings across a two week period with a final event at a local Green.
Interstate Commerce Commission denied a petition from Ashington Avenue residents seeking a rate reduction. The ruling cites construction and maintenance concerns near Wis Dee and references expected impacts on local freight and passenger services.
New York markets showed renewed weakness as industrials posted new lows for the year and oils steels and chemicals endured sagging prices. Trading volume totaled 29 250 00 par value with money rates held steady and foreign exchange unsettled as sterling and franc movements dominated the session.
New York August 16 German marks fell to about 1.05 dollars in the foreign exchange market. An overnight drop of about 1 2 points put the currency close to its lowest level since the war, signaling continued weakness in the exchange rate.
Aug 16 grain prices fell as wheat eased on weak stock markets and anticipated drops in spring grain. September and December wheat quotes moved lower amid scarce buying and pressure from corn and oats, with notable declines in provisions and lard stocks.
Market notes detail assorted cash produce bids and lots. Prices include durum near 1.40 per bushel for No 2 red and white, 81 1-46 for yellow corn, and 44 for white oats. Western primes and large bales listed with various bids. several entries appear garbled but indicate commodity quotes and shipment notes.
Permits totaling 3930 were issued yesterday by the Building Inspector. Projects include a two family dwelling at Lorraine street for Henry J. Sealtrate and a frame addition at 145 Garfeld avenue. Other cited works involve relocations, porches, and framing at multiple addresses including William street Lexing ton avenue and Pembroke street.
New York August 10 Arthur A. Amann was named receiver for the United States Malt Manufacturers company but said he could not serve due to personal business Judge March T Manton indicated a new receiver would be appointed tomorrow morning after a conference with Baldwin Proceeding to resolve the receivership moves forward with a replacement to be named.
Cotton prices show tentative firming on hopeful demand while new crop movement in the Southwest increases. Traders note possible price gains next winter but doubt posturing demand will absorb fresh supplies. Liverpool quotes ease and regional forecasts hint at larger Galveston clearances, with Lancashire firms wary of tariff changes.
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