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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
5
An OCR fragment lists items like a ball bearing lawn mower model M87 and an extra high wheel mower, plus a garden hose and assorted prices. The text is incomplete but indicates a hardware or home goods sale ad from a newspaper page segment.
A Bay Sound fishing report notes blackfish abundance near Stratford Shoals and Bridgeport, with striped bass catches at the Hobson River area. Producers report crabs, clams, and soft shell varieties fluctuating in supply, while anglers anticipate the July opening and Lake Futicus stocking plans.
The United States Lighthouse Service faces harsh conditions as lightships endure collisions and rough seas near New York Harbor. Crews live anchored voyages, confronting seasickness, isolation, and complex repairs while maintaining signaling gear, fog signals, and buoys for coastal safety.
A fragmentary transcription shows a character named Lem and a speaker in a library setting. The dialogue includes informal politeness, requests for help, and a question about how to behave like a gentleman. The text preserves quirky colonial dialogue and social ritual.
A fragmentary OCR shows scattered dialogue about a divorce case in court. The text references a judge handling the matter and a husband denying or answering the suit, but the full context is unclear. The readable portions suggest divorce proceedings with remarks about marital differences and a judge delivering a decision.
Washington June 1 New York is seen as inching toward Londons role as the world money capital as low U S interest boosts demand for American securities. The United States held about 4.49 billion dollars in gold on June 1 with Treasury reserves near 400 million, while foreigners seek funds for industrial ventures through U S markets. Officials cite lower rediscount rates and reserve bank aims to align with open market quotes as reasons for continued gold inflows and a shift in global finance toward the United States.
Miss Anna Delia Melvin head of the Hall Home Settler for two years leaves Bridgeport for California via Toronto to attend the American Association of Social Workers conference. A Greywell farewell in the Home gardens hosted by the Afternoon Girls Evening Girls and Mothers' clubs featured Japanese lanterns white daisy flowers and colored festoons. About 60 attendees wore white daisies. Miss Melvin received a briefcase and silver whistle while club members expressed sorrow and noted her valued leadership.
Paris June 13 A Utica collector paid 3000 dollars for a block of six eight penny stamps from New South Wales 1850s in a sale highlighting the ongoing auction of a stamp collection. London dealer acting for Arthur Hinds of New York secured the top price.
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