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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
3
Perth Amboy New Jersey June 16 Associated Press reporting a fatal Perth Amboy fire crash. One person died from injuries after a fire truck collided with a Central Railroad of New Jersey engine at Market Street crossing. Reporter notes the death toll rising.
An order issued by the corporation commission forbids further drilling in the Hewitt Oil Fields, paired with the Healdton field, forming Oklahoma’s largest drilling center. The action follows petitions from producers arguing that production exceeds transportation facilities and current demand.
Senator Capper Republican Kansas charges bakers with profiteering amid debate on the Packers regulation bill. He notes wheat prices fell up to 38 percent and flour down 40 percent in the year to May 18, while public price reductions vary by city from 6 to 21 percent. He warns prices for a five cent loaf may not return to prewar levels.
Members of the Democrata Party march through Lipa Batangas denouncing the Nationalista party and calling for an investigation of the island government finances as the Wood Forbes party passed. Speakers urged Philippine independence with a protectorate for a period until conditions were settled.
Belpast June 76 a guard of honor will accompany King George at the opening of the northern Trish Parliament on June 22. About 100 men from royal Trish constabulary, all at least six feet tall, drawn from the Tister counties, are undergoing training for the ceremony.
Nashville report says Henry Ford, the Detroit financier, eyed buying three government nitrate plants at Sheffield, Alabama for manufacturing use. Officials accompanying the visitor noted the consideration but Ford declined to comment.
The Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine decided to establish a hospital in St. Louis for crippled children of North America. A site has been purchased at a cost not to exceed $150,000. In Taling Connecticut a severe frost damaged vegetables and beans, ruining crops for farmers in eastern lowlands.
An advertisement promotes Kuppenheimer light weight suits at 30 dollars and White Frost and Leonard cleanable refrigerators with porcelain linings and various ice capacities. It highlights features like germproof interiors, sanitary design, and multiple models with prices from 25 to 87.50, plus blue serge Double-Service suits for boys.
Dinnersets praised for one great advantage, especially for young buyers setting up a new home. Open stock lets customers pick pieces, with sets of 100 pieces offered to serve 120, priced £25 to $43.65. Teacups and saucers range from £4.25 to $8.25, highlighting convenient, harmonious designs and adaptable shapes.
An old advertisement touts the C B corset line with a tall figure model selling for $4. It describes a low bust, long hip corset that gently supports the torso to improve carriage, made from heavy material with back elastic gore and six hose supporters. Other models include a low bust medium hip version for youth and small women at $1.50.
Lion bicycle ad promotes value with taste tested reliability and hundreds sold. It claims smooth ride, coaster brake, tires, and optional Camelback and arch-bar models at 49 dollars and 451 dollars respectively. Mentions Columbia address on fourth floor, listing vintage American bicycle makers and a long history.
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