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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
15
The Radio Reflector explains how tiny energy amounts, via Marconi style reflectors, may direct waves to distant receivers. A half circle reflector with vanes focuses energy, boosting range with reduced transmitter power. Experimental use abroad signals promise for broader radio communication.
German scientist Professor Arthur Korn of Munich pioneers wireless photography by radio. He reports sending a photo from Sans Paglo near Rome to the Nauen station in Germany, then to Bar Harbor, via the American wireless station. His receiving setup uses varied dot sizes on a typewriter-like surface to form the image. The process mirrors newspaper photo dot patterns. The work remains experimental.
The Greatest Show on Earth plans to return to winter quarters due to poor transportation from railway strikes. F Hayes leads winter operations as conditions hinder travel and no preparations were completed for summer.
Two automobiles were reported stolen last night in separate incidents. One car, owned by John Hannigan of 63 Garden Hill Street, was taken from near the British House of Commons. A second vehicle connected to Frederick Angell of Knowledge Bingling Brothers Circus was reported missing near Woodside Avenue and Capitol Avenue.
The Central Committee of the Associated Slovak Clubs of Bridgeport complains of neglect by both major parties. A five member committee is to enroll Slovak voters for the coming primaries, with each sub committee to submit names at the next association meeting.
A chaotic performance begins with an ostrich act interrupted by a misfiring curtain and confused conductor. The manager announces the ostrich turn is canceled as the orchestra is unready. In a Rhine town, a company commander rallies troops, joking about an occupation army and rapid drink orders while a soldier replies with a witty retort.
About 200 attendees from Stratford Westport Fairfield Easton Weston Newtown Shelton Monroe Trumbull attended the Fairfield County Republican Women neighborhood gathering at Pair Field Memorial Library. Speakers addressed government forms and the state convention, with notes on efficiency harmony and civic responsibility.
After a stormy session the Senate agricultural committee put off any action on the Muscle Shoals project and related Ford and government property plans until next Saturday. The committee agreed to report one mandal to the Senate for consideration and await further debate.
A short circuit caused a fire in a taxi owned by Joseph Ritch of 418 Ogden sites in the Connecticut company yard near the Shatto avenue bridge at 7:40. Dirt was thrown on Lee Ore and extinguished before firefighters arrived. Damage described as slight.
A testimonial ad touts Sylpho-Nathol as a disinfectant that kills germs without harming skin. The user notes gentle use, soft hands, and wide household applicability from kitchen to bathroom, praising its odor and economy. Available in 4% strength, with bottles priced at 6c, 26c, and 1.25 dollars.
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