This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1922
Page
3
Police and a Telegram photographer aided a rescue of a distressed cat stranded on the roof of Hincks brothers and company near Main and State streets. Firemen failed after ladders and signs drew the cat’s attention, but officers succeeded as the feline resisted earlier efforts.
A blaze yesterday at 1140 Fairfield Avenue caused about $10,000 in damages to a two story house occupied on the ground floor by Clifford Marsh and on the second by Dr. J Henry Callahan. Fire origin traced to Nome of the latter, water caused most damage, temporary canvas roof installed, hydrant delay denied by Fire Chief Daniel Jonson.
A New York actress known as Mra Macke, now a Brandmother, promotes a home remedy to darken gray or faded hair. The ad claims Orlox powder dissolved in distilled or rain water, applied through the hair, can instantly restore black or light brown shades. One box lasts months and the solution supposedly leaves hair fluffy and non sticky.
Kathryn Marie, the practice baby of the domestic science department at Nebraska State University, receives weekly care from a rotating pool of student mothers. Chancellor James Avery notes this training aims to improve infant care and reduce death rates, while staff emphasize loving, scientific attention for Kathryn Marie.
Chicago January 3 Prohibition is said to be excellently enforced in nine tenths of the country and well enforced in the remainder to improve on the license system. The report by Dr. Deots Pickett, research secretary of the Methodist Municipal Church board, cites surveys from 24,000 church heads and 10,060,009 adherents. It notes sharp declines in liquor consumption and arrests, with notable drops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, and Baltimore. It highlights increased purchasing power among the poor, reduced crime in several cities, and lower poverty in rural areas, concluding prohibition is on the road to success.
A.B. Johnson, former Baldwin Locomotive Works president and ex chancellor of the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the second luncheon of local business groups at Stratfield today. His topic is New Year’s Meditations on the Business Situation with focus on national and international conditions.
Edwin Abbott Sr of Massachusetts asked the Supreme Court to advance the appeal of Massachusetts to obtain rejection of Charles Ponzi from federal prison so he can stand trial under state law for conspiracy to defraud and embezzlement. Associates of Ponzi await trial before Judge Fessenden as Ponzi resists the state court action.
A list of upcoming meetings and addresses for fraternal and benevolent groups including the West Hungarian Sick Benefit society, National Association of Stationary Engineers, St. John's Lodge, Masonic bodies, Woodmen of the World, Italian Women’s Council, Monitor Lodge, Magna Charta lodge, Daughters of Pocahontas, and others with street locations and contact details.
A raid in Bollatree Ohio uncovered mash and four rats found at the bottom of a barrel said to have "drank themselves to death" after exposure to beer. Some locals suggest the rodents drowned, others say they were intoxicated. Prohibition officers reported the scene and questioned the brew makers.
Attorney David Day, counsel for Alfrad W. Church, indicated an appeal may be taken after Judge Hulnes ordered $6,000 counsel fees to his wife in the divorce action. The proceedings centered on Church’s finances with testimony showing a disputed net worth, while the divorce trial is expected next month.
A new Nemo corset priced at four dollars is praised for firm support and health benefits. Advertisers claim it outperforms higher priced styles, offering freedom with a low bust and long hip design, self reducing strap, secure front hook, and available in white or flesh from sizes 24 to 36 on the second floor.
An advertisement promotes a long-waisted brassiere at $1 designed for smoothness and fit, plus Vietrola portable models priced from $25 to $75 and cabinet Vietrolas from $100 to $275. It touts a three day home trial and easy payment plans.
A grand jury in the Inter-racial league indicted the conference on limitations of armament. Charles Edward Russell signed as foreman amid an audience. The indictment accuses the conference of betraying world hopes and failing to reduce war risk across China Troia Korea and Lebanon Haiti among others.
Tax records show the first day of the family special war tax installment bringing in about $60,000. Mrs. Caroline Hincks sent a payment exceeding $1,000 by mail, acknowledged by Tax Collector Edward A. Drew.
An old advertisement extols women as early medical pioneers in ancient Egret and praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a modern women's remedy. It credits women with medicinal knowledge and contrasts it with later Greek figures.
Boston Baked Beans will be sold again Wednesday with Home bread at 25 cents a pint and loaf. The dealer recalls a large bake last week and disappointed customers who arrived late. Early arrivals will be sure of supply and avoid shortages.
Householders planning dinner sets can opt for open stock to pick needed pieces now and add later. Modern patterns from Japan France England and America reduce shortages and waiting times with diverse designs and prices from $24.30 to $134.50, fourth floor.
Wednesday features a special dinner with broiled pork chop, minced beef on toast, baked country sausage, scrambled eggs, cod with oyster sauce, cold lamb, shrimp salad, and sides of potato, potato salad, rolls, and butter. Dessert options include cake, pie, or pudding with tea, coffee, cocoa, or milk.
A brief note indicates a Wednesday order for a Blue Ribbon sponge cake and a loaf of Home bread to be prepared at Basement. The fragment suggests a local bakery or cafe pickup arrangement with a specific product pairing. No further details are available.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.