This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1921
Page
13
A telegram reports a prized elephant belonging to Germany’s greatest circus froze to death in Frankfort. The animal was poorly housed and starved, prompting police reluctance to extend show allowances. Funds and food supplies for the circus appear exhausted amid ongoing dispute.
A man collapsed on Alida Street while reportedly searching for two missing sons from Bridgeport. Neighbors rushed to aid as Lt. Tayine called for help. he and others said the family had traveled from Bridgeport. Firefighters revived him and Dr. Bruce J. Coyle transported him to St. Vincent’s Hospital for treatment.
The Mothers club held an afternoon meeting to prepare Christmas baskets for eleven families. Members organize clothing and food shipments and plan additional baskets for the area, aiming to assist households in need this holiday season.
Students at Bridgeport High School showcase a domestic science section before the Board of Education. The display features an appetizing menu with celery, sprouts, cider, and decorative pieces. Several named students assist, including Miss Ethel Tilman Go and Miss Anna Camps, with others listed among the Jemastie lass and faculty helpers.
John F. Bresnahan, superintendent of Bridgeport Mercy, spoke to the United Congregational Church Women’s Organization at noon. He traced hospital history from ancient times to today, noting the shift toward community education and hospitals serving as centers for health instruction and sanitary guidance.
Dr M T Kirby a Buddhist missionary in San Francisco reports the international conference on arms and Far Eastern questions in Washington will bring assurance of world peace. He says this peace aligns with the ideals of Buddhism as well as Christianity.
Mrs. Henry P. Sage of Stratford marks a sixty-year marriage to Henry Sage. They wed in New York, moved to Stratford, and built a life balancing tradition and modernity. Their story highlights resilience, family, and the evolving role of women through decades.
Contributions pour into Superintendent Eva Hugo at the Welfare building for the annual Christmas party to be held in a week in the lobby. The event will be the city’s largest of its kind, aiding impoverished families as 800 children receive gifts and a large Christmas tree is set up by staff. Santa Claus, represented by a dispensary doctor, will hand out presents after admission. Two weeks remain to send donations and toy gifts for small children.
Professor Edgar Whitedure spoke at the Christmas Vocational Luncheon of the Business and Professional Women’s Club in the Liberty Building yesterday. Mrs. Grace J. Carter presided. The talk linked the Christmas spirit to the present peace program.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Democratic men of the Fifth District was held at the old rooms on Wool Avenue last evening. Twenty-two members were admitted. Miss Welden and Mr. Lombard were elected president and vice president. Mrs. Jane North was secretary, and Mrs. Margaree Hrady treasurer, with Mrs. Willian Ombs as assistant.
A Memphis Tennessee department store notice advertising Black and White Beauty Bleach at 60e per package and Black and White Soap at 250 per cake. It invites readers to write Dept B Plough Memphis for a Birthday and Dream Book copy and a leaflet detailing Black and White toilet preparations.
Daisy Bel of Savannah Georgia reports eight years of back pain and leg weakness from kidney trouble. After using Foley Kidney Pills she can work again. The ad claims thousands have found relief from kidney or bladder issues.
A Christmas entertainment was held Monday night for the High School evening classes focusing on Americanization. The program featured vocal and instrumental selections and several dances with George M. Tasell, director of Americanization, introducing the program after a short tail.
Ardlan Michigan December 13 The trial of Mrs Marle Kirby a temperance worker from Hudson Michigan on a charge of murdering an infant born to her unmarried daughter Alice last July 4 was set to begin in circuit court today. Prosecutors expect about 15 witnesses. A police report indicating the infant's body had been found heightened interest.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.