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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

18

Church Awakens to Vast Resources Says Bishop

Buffalo N Y Feb 23 The world war has awakened the church to its tremendous resources Bishop Thomas Nicholson told delegates at the annual meeting of the Episcopal Council of Cities He cited the world war cost of 343000000000 and 43000000 si ns urging the church to develop modern business methods and scale its work to match progress and growth He called for faith in themselves and in the churchs ability to prevent another catastrophe and emphasized the need for spiritual power.

Buffalo N. Y Thomas Nicholson Nicholson

Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Skin Relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur for eruptions and blotches. It is claimed to destroy germs and begin healing within moments of application, with eczema symptoms drying up. A small jar is recommended from druggists.

Ruggist

Advice For Mothers Bimba New Jersey Dr Pierce Prescription

Mrs Bessid Staples of 715 German Street reports Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription eased nervousness indigestion and sick stomach during expectancy. She credits improvement after one bottle and says she soon felt healthy and strong. All druggists sell the Prescription in liquid or tablet form.

Bimba N. J

Great Lakes steamer marvels at vast engines and coal capacity

The owner aboard boasts of duplicate engines and spare boilers to insulate the ship from any machinery failure. The vessel drains hundreds of tons of coal daily yet can outrun storms on the lakes. A later comparison likens running the old tug to powering a modern church, stressing moral and spiritual power over material might.

Great Lakes Chen Hey

Supreme Court Finds No Error in 18000 Suit

In Norwalk a Supreme Court decision says no error was found in the Superior court action where Dr. A H Baldwin was awarded 18000 damages after being thrown from his automobile by an alleged roadway defect. Justice Ruger wrote the opinion. The trial occurred in Bridgeport before Judge Frank D. Haines and a jury.

Supreme Court New Haven Superior Court A. Hi. Baldwin Nar Norwalk Baldwin Mm. B. Ruger Bridgeport Frank D. Haines Edgar ‘l. Andrews Frances B. Dougharty Wheeler Arthur W. ‘Bell Willian B. Strong Judea Ta Burpee Justiee

Auditors' Suit For Back Pay Begun In New Haven

In New Haven Tech, 28, a suit for 4800 against the city of Meriden was begun by A. B. Aubrey Republican and Thomas J. Moerony Democrat, general auditors, plus ten deputy auditors. They seek 200 each for the general auditors and 300 each for the deputies for service last year and the prior year, tied to increases granted at a town meeting. First selectman Miller refused payment, contending the raises were ceremonial and not in office tenure.

New Haven Tech Ait Mew Flon A. B. Aubrey Thomas J. Moerony General Auditora Waa Bogur Edwil Auperio Renaral Meriden First Selectman

Norwegians May Adopt Prohibition Not Danes

New York February 22 cable dispatch from Copenhagen reports a bill to prohibit importation manufacture and sale of spirits and strong wines has been introduced there. The Danish Digsdag is moving toward a prohibition gesture though no Norwegian measure has been introduced yet.

New York EU Etter Copenhagen Adapina Risis Thristiania

Will Argue Setting Aside Verdict Friday

Arguments on a motion to set aside the verdict of 2400 dollars awarded by a jury in the superior court in the care of Isaac Church of Nor walk against Durrell Gregory and company of New Haver alleging misrepresentation in the sale of stock will be made before Judge Ti Keeler at the short calendar session on Friday.

Isaac Church Norwalk Durrell, Gregory and Company of New Haver Ti. Keeler

Lutherans to mark 400th Worms appearance anniversary

New York reporting that the National Lutheran Council announces a worldwide observance on April 17 for the 400th anniversary of Martin Luther's appearance before the Diet at Worms. The celebration aims to foster clearer understanding among Lutherans and other Christians and to promote unity, purity of faith, and Christian brotherhood.

New York National Lutheran Council Martin Luther Worms Luther University of Wittenberg

Chinese Minister Tells of Former Visit in America

The article notes the new Chinese minister to the United States recalling a prior visit to America. It mentions health authorities inspecting steerage passengers aboard the steamer Aquitania for typhus carriers, with quarantine charges set at $8. The ship docked at noon, and passengers included Alfred and others.

America NHW Aquitania Alfred United States

China envoy Dr. Lee defends role in Washington visit

Dr. Lee, leaving the boat to head to Washington, declines to be starviewed and issues a statement. He says he has eight years in the United States as a student and lawyer and will represent China to cultivate friendship with the United States and assist in global issues.

Washington Lee Cleveland McKinley United States China

West Virginia Man Claims Breakthrough on Circle Problem

Joseph Leiner a 62 year old architect and engineer from Wheeling says he has squared the circle after four decades of work and will apply for a Nobel prize. He asserts astronomy will be revolutionized and cites benefits to calculations of Mars distances though Dr Frank Morley of Johns Hopkins University says no such solution has been received and the problem is regarded as impossible.

LY Pon Wheeling Vin Mal Joseph Leiner Leiner Chamberlain Mars Earth Leitner Letner Lerner Buxeh Alsace-Lorraine Frank Morley Baltimore Johns Topkina University Joseph Lanier West Virgina Morley

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