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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
3
Vice Admiral Hilary P. Jones commander of the Atlantic Fleet ordered no further enlisted discharges beginning December 23. A prior order had already reduced enlisted personnel by ten percent in the fleet.
Reported unrest in Lisbon notes two revolutionary movements forming after the October assassination of government leaders. Public panic, flight, and warnings of civil upheaval spread as agitators push for revolution amid calls for a coalition government to restore order without warlike actions.
In Fort Shull, December 27, a ceremony marked the merging of the World War era 44th United States Infantry, long dormant in War Department records, with the 21st Infantry. Colors of both units were presented and General Joseph de Khunn and Major General Charles Tr. Samermail spoke on valor and inheritance of historic deeds.
Benton Seeley, aged 57, builds and finishes entire houses unaided in San Francisco. He learned carpentry and masonry after leaving farm work, and recently completed another brick structure in nine months with workers paid locally. Seeley moved to San Francisco in 1876 from Spencer County Indiana.
The apportionment board holds a farewell session as terms expire for William Seeley Geo gmund Loewith and Frank. Remaining commissioners include William Burnham John Levarty Di A CuiTord Waysted Ella G Fleckry AX Bali van Gooree Ti and Willi Booth. Reorganization meeting expected December 82 with new president and committees named. Joamwith completes seventeenth year and may be reappointed.
Milford plans a large New Year social at the town hall hosted by the Millard Police Department and city clubs. Watch night services run from 4 to 10 pm at the Methodist church with praise, and a Ripworth League program from 10 pm to 12:15 am led by B Biles Bear and choir.
Mrs Anna Hughes of Chicago reports severe illness and exhaustion from overwork. After using Tanlae advised by Dr Elentz she regained strength and health within days, now able to work steadily. The advertisement claims significant improvement after a few days and promotes Tanlae as a remedy available at Briksemrart Bay Hounds Drug Lures via Belud.
A brief description praises the subject's supple texture and the fine fashion in which the fellow style commands. The language emphasizes craftsmanship and sophisticated presentation without detailing a specific event or person.
One yard wide ready to install with rolls and brackets. Described as imperfect yet durable and good looking. Mill run. Third floor. Price 79 cents.
A compact item notes beans baked in Boston style, described as brown and juicy with fine seasoning. It advertises one pint of beans and a loaf of home bread for 25 cents, mentioning Wednesday and a possibly misspelled vendor name Ruaoment.
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