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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
11
The committee announced Germany will pay 304.9 million marks in money for the second Poet installment, with the balance due May 2, 1922 to be settled by goods and export levy proceeds. Financiers hope this relieves the need to buy large amounts of foreign exchange.
A lightning bolt hit a Rickenson College dormitory injuring a freshman who was hurled seven feet across the room. Several students nearby were not touched as the storm disrupted campus life.
A severe weather system moved from Ontario to the New Jersey coast, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and thunder across Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Washouts disrupted trains from Winsted to Collinsville, with 40 feet deep cuts near Winsted and widespread telegraph outages, while Highland Lake and Greenwich suffered lightning damage and power disruptions.
A bronze statue of George Washington, modeled after the original at Richmond, was unveiled in London today. Earl Curzon, British secretary of state for foreign affairs, accepted the gift on behalf of the British government and people.
The Scott Field near Washington was chosen as the home station for new dirigibles purchased abroad and as the site for balloon training. Secretary Weeks approved the selection, with official word received from Washington.
June 30 Washington Senate agricultural committee approved a favorable report on a Norte mill bill to form a government corporation with a $100,090,090 charter to promote agricultural exports. Democratic members indicated opposition to certain provisions in the measure.
At Ann Arbor on June 30 the University of Michigan conferred twelve honorary degrees during commencement. Among recipients was Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador to the United States, along with Vilhjalmur Stefansson noted as exquakepaww in the readable portion of the report.
A clearance sale offers Redfern and Rust Proof corsets with odd sizes in stock at reduced prices. Sizes range 19 to 36 with accompanying envelope chemises, soft batistes in white or pink, lace and ribbon details, and small extras. Prices listed are 1.50 2.19 and 2.95. Secang oor.
Easy to put up and take down hammock selection described as comfortable and well made with holster head and fringed edges. Color combinations praised, priced from 2.50 to 6.50, located on the third floor.
Linen spreads offered in 36 inch width at 1.90 a yard, with scalloped edges and French finish. Shades include green, tangerine, lavender, pink, rose and blues. Casual usage for summer, near 4 ft 6 inch bed size, no more stock this season.
Full size 81 by 90 inch sheets offered at $1.29 with third foot white cambric and undergarment fabric. One yard wide muslin priced at 19 cents a yard. In demand for summer wear, the finish described as soft and smooth.
Clearance offers on fine ribbed union suits in cuff knee designs, regular and extra sizes with former prices up to 2.25. Main floor. Sandwich baskets with Japanese style Inari baskets for 7 to 11 inch plates, four sizes, basement.
A basement sale offering white porcelain compartment plates priced at 18 dollars per dozen. Each plate features a marrow green line border and divided sections for meat two vegetables and salt and pepper.
Polychrome incense burners depict Hindoo subjects including Fakir Foo Dog Slave Yogi figures. Each burner priced at $2.00 with a small box of Vantine incense. Smaller burners available at 25 cents each.
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