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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
4
Many visitors attend the Our Eav iour Hvangetien Danish church dedication at BIT East Washington Avenue. Rev. Tarperand of New York and Rev. Jorgensen of Hartford spoke as a town gathering followed with a supper, in the absence of a regular pastor.
Report discusses night patrols and patrol boats to curb coal thefts from barges at harbor. Coal dealers and barge tender officials coordinate to combat nocturnal piracy, with losses estimated in the thousands and landowners questioned about nighttime coal transport.
A city labor council panel denounces President Harding and critiques federal and state labor laws. It attacks Kansas and Colorado industrial statutes, calls for union solidarity, mocks the Bureau of Efficiency, and backs a shorter workday led by coal miners, printers, and textile workers as central to unemployment relief.
A garbled Macon Ga dispatch claims a man named Ew gene Schreiver formerly of Bos tor and brother to Toledo’s ex mayor said kidnappers ordered by someone last night issued an ultimatum to the city. He said he intends to comply.
A local man along Fairfield Beach found two drowned deer in the water near the coast. The incident follows reports of prior drownings as deer swim attempts in the sound, with one deer weighing about 140 pounds. Authorities prepared to remove and bury the carcasses.
The passage argues that many focus on rapid selling and profits without backing it with strong advertising. It claims advertising must create consumer demand and preference. otherwise selling plans fail. If selling is supported by advertising, business conditions would improve and manufacturers emphasizing both selling and demand creation tend to prosper with higher turnover.
A Bridgeport truck was damaged after an accident on Southport Road near the Fos Road. Officers charged the driver with reckless driving and the case will go to court Monday. Local coverage notes include radio demonstrations and community notices about residents and events, with names such as Mr Williams and Miss Helen Gradler appearing in related local items.
News from New England indicates rising railroad car loading and steady steel mill activity despite labor disputes. A week ending June 10 saw car loadings climb, coal shipments rebound, and a record high 46,009 cars, easing supply strain as strike concerns persist. Textile workers in New England show a partial return to mills, while rail and money markets exhibit cautious stability amid ongoing labor tensions.
A violent thunderstorm with frequent lightning swept Milford over Saturday night into Sunday morning. Heavy rain fell but caused little damage beyond many telephone lines being knocked out and reported vivid lightning displays with no confirmed structural harm. Residents recalled the downpour as one of the severest in years.
Fireless cookstoves draw attention with the promise of hands free meals. A culinary expert in the House furnishing section next week will explain merits and new wrinkles in cookery. Toledo stoves offer special pricing with installment options.
Uncle Sam funded many times the price, yet we offer sturdy U S Navy hammocks at 1.50 each. Heavy strong serviceable with ropes ready to hang, ideal for summer camp cottage or extra overnight guest. Main floor and third floor center pricing 34.50.
On Sunday you will want to see the results as early as you can. Our reputation for prompt developing and printing is natural. We offer services for developing 6 8 10 or 12 exposure film at 10c each. Printing ranges from 4c to 6c per size. Enlargements are 29c and 70c each. Fourth floor front.
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