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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1921

Page

2

Ham Urges 8 Inch Walls in State Housing Law

W H Ham of the Uridiseart House Company urged a state measure requiring 8 inch walls in one and two family dwellings. He argued 12 inch brick walls are expensive and restraint on construction costs, citing city ordinances and building regulations in Stratford Philadelphia New York and others.

Ham Uridiseart House Legislatuian Hertford Bennett New Haven Dudae Bennett Wis Hany Stratford Tisatan Miladelphia New York

God in Business Debate At United Church

Dr Richard L Swain argued on stage that God should not be kept out of business as he warned men mutter and plot against divine influence. He claimed fear of God in commerce breeds ignorance and tears, predicting hell for those who deny Him a share in enterprise.

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Molloy Named by Governor Lake to Succeed Markham

Hartford Feb 3 In a formal move Governor Lake sent to the House the nomination of farmer Senator Thomas Molloy of Hartford to be associate judge of the Hartford common pleas court to succeed Judge Daniel A Markham. Term to begin March next for four years. The finance committee reported favorably on bills authorizing Waterbury park storm drainage and street improvement bonds and a Hartford bond issue for additional water supply.

Hartford Associated Press Governor Lake House Thomas Molloy Hartford Common Pleas Court Daniel A. Markham Maren Senate Waterbury

Ford Cars Said To Sail Far On Gasoline With New Carburetor

An Ohio firm claims a new carburetor cuts gasoline use by one third to one half and boosts power 26 to 80 percent. It enables slow high gear running, easy cold starts, and claims Ford owners report 45 to 50 miles per gallon. The company offers a 30 day trial and seeks agents.

Hon Madison St Taston Ohio Ford Lucy My Ory Mos

Free trial offer for rupture treatment prompts urgent inquiry

A damaged ad-style plea urges readers to write to a New York area address for a free trial of a rupture treatment claiming to tighten the opening without surgery. It emphasizes avoiding operation and mentions gangrene risk, promising a cure and urging an immediate response with a coupon.

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Service Men Clean Snow Mounds in City Cleanup Effort

Former soldiers volunteers from 203 civic men join the street department to remove snow on Bank Street. They work several hours daily in a program funded by an extra distribution and a $284,000 pool, while some volunteers are excluded for refusing to work. The effort is supervised by the Superintendent of Streets, who praises the volunteers.

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Weather Summary for Southern New Magland and Adjacent Areas

The forecast notes colder days and possible snow in some areas with increasing cloudiness midweek. A disturbance from Lake Superior region may intensify, moving toward St Lawrence region by Wednesday night, bringing higher temperatures later in the chain of days.

York Estieme Nerth Lake Superior

Bauer Urges Single Control for Trolley Bus System

Wile acknowledging savings in the present setup, Wile Beuer a former Public Service Commission statistician urged creation of a single operating company with exclusive trolley and jitney franchises. The plan envisions a five-person board including two oil representatives, one from the utilities commission, one from Connecticut, and one or two from adjoining Iowa, aiming for unified regional transport with negotiated finances and adaptable fares.

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Ulsen resident praises Honey and Tar for child’s cough

Mrs Spt Hager of Nichel St reports an 80 year old neighbor’s little girl suffered a severe cough. She used Walker's Honey and Tar Compound and claims it helped greatly, noting a soothing, healing effect on coughing.

Spt Hager Nichel St Ulsen Waler

Unified Proposals From Both Factions Of Turk Leaders

Turkish leaders from rival factions present unified proposals at a conference in Lisbon aimed at addressing Near East tensions. Alston of Lie stores troity met with Greek representatives in a bid to resolve demands, while opposing blocs outline near-identical plans, signaling a possible accord as joint talks proceed with Prome Lloyds George pressing for concrete terms.

Lusdon Vaais Alston Lloyds Lair

Greenwich clergyman at Presbyterian Church opening mission

A Greenwich clergyman at the first Presbyterian church opening service of the fourth annual mission spoke on Christian faith. He said sufficient signs are not needed to prove belief and emphasized becoming a Christian through faith, baptism, and work as three core ordinances.

Greenwich Chrissian First Presbyterian Ghiven Echurch

Council Session Drags On With No Clear Action

A chaotic council meeting yielded no decisions as members debated publicity and the handling of an online note. Leaders indicated the issue would be relayed to the supreme council, with plans to discuss counter proposals at the next gathering.

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Union Leaders Demand Straight-Out Labor Man for Secretary

Washington December reports reveal union leaders press for a labor ally to be named secretary of labor. They oppose James Davis of Pittsburgh, arguing he lacks union representation, urging the President-elect to appoint a leader tied to the labor movement.

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Bridgeport Bankers Welcome Five Guests at Event

Bridgeport bankers met last night with key local figures including Dallas banker Dee Tes and Pent Dossargatization Stewart. Speeches by Bechios of City Napier Bank and the First National Bank president highlighted the gathering while entertainers Maviah Hallack and the Wrenchler Drothers performed. Ice cream, cider, and cake were served during sun-parlors dancing.

Stewart Bechios Napier Bank of Dallas Dee Tes Woo Wolfe Virst National Bank Amery Hank Ua Trust Company Us City Amona Maviah Hallack Drothers Greniuele

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