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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

4

Lenten Services at Episcopal Churches Begin Series

Lenten services open in the city with evening events organized by Episcopal clergy. St Pat ys key and Trinity Church host services led by Rev. 1 Ga Superior of Wie Cinder of the Dyine C MNEs in New York City. Choirs sing as congregations gather for prayer and reflection at Paul’s Church and St Pauls Church.

St Pat Ys Key Wie Cinder New York City Holt Moison Trie . Paul's Church

Dynamite Used on Newspaper Plant at Rolk Island

Explosion damages Rolk Island News office injuring none while shattering windows in nearby buildings. Editor D Drost and staff escaped unharmed though the rear building rooms were impacted. Police and investigators surveilled the scene as rumors circulated about possible motives.

Lincoln and Douglas Honored at Banquet

The Molition League commemorative banquet honored Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A Douglass with speeches by James H Rettord Rev Walter Bridgepur Mun Tait of Dury Max Peirson and Mrs Farrar. The chief speaker praised Lincoln as the greatest statesman of all times and lauded his life and legacy.

Linegir Prede Price T Provident James BH Rettord W Stenly Walter Bridgepur Tait Dury Max Peirson Farrar Trev Gay Lincoln Kofford Abraham Lincoln

Navy balloon seen over Danbury reports observed

A Navy balloon with inscription passed Danbury around 11 AM heading eastward at about four hundred feet. Reporters said it appeared to come from the New York state line and likely drift toward the Long Island Sound shore between New Haven and New London. No person was seen in the basket.

Danbury New York State Line Long Island Sound New Haven New London

Stratford Leads In College Subscriptions

Stratford leads in college subscriptions for the New York endowment fund, with a goal of 6 450 000 and funds to support university educational services. The record notes 106 percent of New York University graduates in Stratford are subscribed, naming Dr. William B. Cogswell, William Briete, Andrew Chamberlain, and Louis F. Snyder among graduates associated with the effort.

New York Endowment Fund Arnhay Stratford William B. Cogswell William Briete Andrew Chamberlain Touis

New London Man Robbed Near Home

Arthur Simpson of 38 Lindenski was held up by a masked thief on a doorway step at Joelack this morning. The robber, after forcing him to hand over $124, fled into the shadows. Police and locals searched nearby bowling and pool rooms for the robber.

New London Jeh Arthur Simpson Lindenski Joelack Robbel Simpson Bowlins Arthur T. Simpson

Hearing on $2,500 Suit Continued After Fractured Trial

The court adjourned after arguments over a $2,500 suit brought by Julius Troll against Cann Ard Balin. Judge Reeler refused to direct a verdict for the defendant, stating that the plaintiff’s evidence did not show fault. Attorney Justus J. Fennel requested time to note evidence before advancing further. A motor accident near the court disrupted proceedings as a trolley car swerved and struck a streetcar.

Tadge McLion Julius Troll Jengthay Reeler Justus J. Fenne Joe Siddee

Local Builders’ Association Announces Price Rise

The Master builders association announced a 20 percent increase in costs effective soon. The change affects builders and craftsmen in the area and will take effect tonight as orders are adjusted.

Kebnelenice Lawrence and Vicining Etve Slarsh 1

Charity men at work on Lincoln Avenue

A small team of charity volunteers are engaged along Lincoln Avenue assisting with readings in a home setting. The group works back and forth to complete tasks and plans to transition the activity to full-time service in the near future.

C. T.D Remy Elley Corporation Acte Gario Lincoln Avenue Abonk Sumuru Avenue Mirtoent

Bootleggers Caught After Chase at Stamport

Pursuit ends when an auto stops after shots fired at the car. Two women in the vehicle, Sicolar Lombardi and James Lombarti of New Haven, are held on $500 bail. Police report 19 ounces of alcohol found in the machine.

Dandruff-Free Hairment Promises Quick Results

An advertisement touts a scalp treatment claimed to dissolve dandruff completely. It instructs users to apply a small amount at night to moisten the scalp, rub gently, and repeat for several hours to dissolve and destroy dandruff. The copy promises shiny, soft hair and urges purchase of inexpensive, widely available products from drug stores.

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Cream Clears A Stuffed Up Head Advert

An old advertisement promotes a nasal cream claimed to quickly relieve stuffed nose and clear airways. It promises instant relief from congestion dryness and difficulty breathing with a simple, direct application. The copy imitates a period tone and urges readers to try the product for immediate comfort.

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