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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1922
Page
11
A glance at the influenza and pneumonia totals today shows 109000 new influenza cases and 224 pneumonia cases, down slightly from yesterday’s 109,000 influenza and 225 pneumonia. Reported deaths include 61 from influenza and 63 from pneumonia, compared with yesterday’s 9 influenza and 48 pneumonia deaths.
Members of the Business and Professional Women's club observed open house at the club rooms on Saturday. Miss Edna Roller played the violin, several couples enjoyed pool, and general social time followed. Hostess Mrs. Groce Hughes won. the open house occurs each Saturday night from 7:30 to 1:00.
A pantry of tomato soup yields several dishes such as Lancheon, Macaroni and Tomato, Tomato Omelet, Rice with Sansaze Sauce, and Scalloped Corn with Tomato Soup. Recipes mix soup with cheese, milk, pasta, or rice, then bake or simmer to finish, yielding comforting, speedy meals.
Formal protests condemn the Thalan government for mass arrests of agitators linked to non cooperation activities during Prince of Wales visit. A Madras lawyers’ petition denounces repression as unlawful and unconstitutional. Viceroy Lord Reading defends policy as maintaining law and order, not repression, insisting government acts to counter intimidation while allowing lawful dissent.
Mrs. Eugenia A. Decker of Hartford died in a hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile. The vehicle was driven by Aaron B. Landry, who arrived at the scene slowly and is held pending coroner’s determination.
A nine year old Chinese boy named Leon Lee arrives in America alone after a monthlong voyage. Yee Lee, his father, had labored in a Snellen laundry to fund his passage and reunite in the U.S. The boy attends Ferry School, speaks limited English, and enjoys reading and arithmetic while helping at the laundry and making friends.
Director Wolves of the Veterans Bureau invites leading neuroscience specialists to Washington on February 10 to discuss improving handling of mental and nervous cases among disabled veterans. Topics include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, vocational training feasibility, hospitalization needs, and staffing improvements. An unrelated note suggests using rice to absorb moisture in damp weather.
An old advertisement touts Sage Tea and sulfur compounds as a home remedy to darken gray hair. The recipe, promoted by Wyeths, claims to tint strands quickly with a soft glossy finish, promising a youthful look by using a small strand test first.
Margaret Slattery delivers talk at Tinitsd Congregational church on the power of prejudice. She outlines four prejudices including racial and creed bias, urges unity and truth, and notes youth seek to try things though values remain.
Public health style ad urges avoiding crowds and staying indoors at night during flu season. It recommends consulting a doctor at fever throat or grip symptoms, using antiseptic nose throat cream to prevent germ lodging, and claims the remedy clears nasal passages and eases breathing.
Special services at Universalist Church observed Young People's Day with a morning program led by Rev. El Pt. Olson and a guest speaker Arthur Gison. The Rev discussed missionary education while a moving picture titled The Stream of Life explained sacrifice and vocation. A note on coal storage advises dry airy conditions to prevent waste and improve burn.
Bantam February 5 fire likely incendiary destroyed the Warehouse of the Trumbull Vanéernodt Block Manufacturing company and the dwelling of George Morey at 408 Bright. Loss set near 25000 with partial insurance coverage noted.
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