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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
3
Progress described toward reclaiming vast tracts in Palestine through irrigation. Proposes creation of a second California like project, turning current wasteland into productive land and boosting settlement and development prospects.
The English Government launches an international advertising push in key markets while also placing promotional material that contrasts with German progress in similar sectors. The effort signals a strategic public diplomacy campaign aimed at shaping global perceptions and fostering support for its policies.
Readable lines mention a person not native to the country and refer to official rank, looting, and misstatements. The text is fragmented and contains garbled names making precise identification or coherent event impossible. No definite date place or outcome is discernible.
A compact digest reflects on political tensions and party alignments in the United States, citing the Farmer-Labor movement and census insights. It discusses evolving American identity, international perceptions, and domestic debates shaping public sentiment across party lines.
Expedition launches from Edmonton to seek the famed Lost River mine, tied to North country legends. A white trapper and a Mackenzie River native reportedly found gold in dry stream beds near Fort St John, with one man dying en route to divulge more. The tale ties to Peace River settlements and early frontier wealth.
The article notes rapid afforestation progress in China from 1920, with over 120 million trees planted by 21 institutions in central and north China at a cost of about a quarter million dollars. Railways plant along rights of way. Kiangsu and Shantung show strong growth. Arbor Day established to boost tree planting nationwide.
Italian theatregoers hailed Eleonora Duse on return to the stage in Marco Praga's Porta Chiusa at Turin and in Donna del Mare at Milan. The performance drew crowds, with Praga’s portrayal of a mother's suffering and love earning praise as audiences and artists crowded the theater, many traveling from abroad to witness the event.
Bridgeport reports a committee to arbitrate trolley wage scales was promised. Vice President John K. Mungerford of the trolley company said no action has been taken and no date set. President John J. Toohey of the Bridgeport local Sealleymen noted earlier talk of referendums and arbitration, with committee selection to cover 14 districts, but details remain uncertain.
Bridgeport school buildings plan winter coal supply by Spragun Tos & Coal company and Karm Terminal company delivering coke to 14 schools at about 12.50 per ton for roughly 1,000 tons. A heated exchange occurred at the Education Committee meeting where McGovern announced the matter was adjusted.
A Hartford man, Fred S Rising, 42 Boulanger Avenue, recounts his life before Tanlac and praises the medicine after three bottles restored his strength, appetite, and sleep. He says Tanlac helped his wife and notes widespread nerves and debility among many, urging trust in the remedy sold by Hindle Drug stores in Bridgeport.
An advertisement for Wendell Pills Ambition Brand touts vigor for nervous disorders and depression. It notes a purchase price of 0 renta with refund rights at Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan Tiny Store, claiming relief for overwork alcohol and tobacco overindulgence.
A nontechnical sale listing highlights a portable clothes reel at 10.50 with 110 feet of line and a quick reach design, plus a grass rug priced 6.50 in blue brown or green patterns. The rug is described as strong yet light, easy to sweep, and measuring roughly 8 by 12 feet.
Leonard refrigerators boast porcelain linings fused to steel bases, rounded corners, easy cleaning, sanitary open wire shelves, removable waste pipes, and efficient air circulation. Models range from top icing to side icing with 90 to 135 pounds ice capacity priced from 48 to 87.50, plus white enamel and White Frost options from 25 to 70 dollars.
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