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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
12
Beets from nearby farms arrive in large quantities as the season peaks offering low prices and high quality. The article outlines prep tips from boiling with tops left on to peel after boiling and describes three canning methods and a brining process for fermentation with detailed steps and ratios.
May Thomas Batawin, inventor of the parachute and first to hold balloon, dirigible, and airplane licenses from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, recently received military honors in Are Tinaton. He pioneered air travel in the Far East, trained other pilots, and helped establish the first airplane display in Omaha. He died near 63, leaving a legacy in aeronautics and balloon production.
A distorted report notes a body proposing calendar reform to harmonize dates with a future framework. It mentions a presidency headed by Area bh and lists members from Russia, Montenegro, Greece, Cyprus, and Romania.
Salt Lake City and Ogden may receive gas from a newly found field in western Wyoming. A recently drilled well is expected to yield about 1,000,000 cubic feet daily, exceeding the needs of Salt Lake and Ogden even if gas use rises. Tests suggest the natural gas could be shipped and sold under favorable terms.
New York June 17 A fair inquiry for steel keeps the market steady though demand lags production as mills trim output for weather and Tabor. Little new iron buying, some concessions to buyers, and copper exports reduce market threats. Estimated weekly sales run about 30 million pounds at 13 1-8 to 25 1-4 cents delivered. tin weaker. lead steady with limited new line. white lead output rising to meet poor demand. antimony inactive.
The Marketing Bureau notes strawberry supplies ample with light demand and prices near week opening levels. Maryland strawberries high quality boosted shipments while Western market activity remained steady as weather warmed. Spinach, lettuce, and peas showed varied pricing with improving demand. overall produce prices edged higher late in the week.
The SA P report notes a familiar seasonal hesitation in markets while highlighting favorable developments. There is resumed buying, higher dividends, and strong demand for good investments. Industrial activity remains near record pace, with cotton consumption rebounding and imports exceeding exports by May, signaling expanding domestic production.
Federal receipts through May 31 vastly surpass expenditures, with Treasury officials noting strong revenue performance. The month’s totals show a substantial surplus, reflecting higher than expected tax collections and prudent fiscal management. The Treasury anticipates continued strength in receipts into June, supporting ongoing government operations.
The report presents the weekly Irving Fisher Index showing price movements across 200 representative commodities and the purchasing power of money relative to the pre war year. It discusses peak price levels, pre war price inflation by about 40.5 percent, and notes publication based on Dunn’s Weekly Review data and the work of The Making of Dudes Numbers by Houghton Mifflin.
Reland to redeem bonds sold in America and elsewhere under a pledge by Michael Calling that the Irish government would redeem them after establishment of an Irish Republic. Collins argues the bond terms threaten Irish freedom while Cosgrave as finance minister orders payoff of all bonds.
A flood of new bond offerings last week caused losses on listed bonds from fractions to several points. The week saw a $50,000,000 4 percent Treasury issue attract strong demand, while heavy oversubscription boosted prices on some issues. The market reacted to British purchases and favorable gilt movements, with government and industrial issues showing varied shifts.
The article reports estimates that Baghdad railway repairs could surpass 25 million dollars driven by government spending and bids. It notes private contractors and officials discussing project scope, funding, and timelines amid wartime reconstruction efforts.
A rural Connecticut market scene reports a heavy fruit set with large strawberries ripening slowly due to cool weather. Expect harvest next week as wholesalers note improved supplies, while asparagus and greens rise in price and native veal and beef supplies shrink amid uneven spring yields.
A Philadelphia report outlines an expedition uncovering ancient Ritbytouke remains near Ur where researchers link a dynasty and a Ziggurat style site. The team, led by Sir Frederick Kenyen, notes a massive wall, water towers, and brick ruins, suggesting a pivotal capital city with sacred precincts and a vanished empire.
Art Maninbell dangled 79 feet above a 120-foot smokestack at Sioux City Brick and Tile as the structure collapsed. Firemen battled 41 mile per hour winds, extended ladders, and brick dust to chisel through a 16 inch thick wall and pull the injured man to safety while spectators urged them to retreat.
Berlin lifts six month ban on outdoor gatherings allowing demonstrations without special permission. Police order issued earlier this month rescinds November prohibition aimed at curbshop looting during winter hardship. A few permitted rallies include protests against occupation of the Ruhr and a May Day celebration.
London authorities form a committee of scientists to investigate the crumbling of historic stonework. The problem appears variable by location, affecting sites from the Carlton Club and Tower of London to Houses of Parliament Holyrood Castle and Tintern Abbey, with chemistry and biology key to the inquiry.
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