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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1922

Page

6

Milford plans reception for Worthy Guang Meten

Milford plans a reception at the Masonic hall for Worthy Guang Meten and associate matron in Milford. The same week, union meeting at First Church features Rev. William S Heard on life and plan bonds. Milford Building and Loan discusses second Series A bonds totaling 100000. Firemen plan a benefit minstrel show at the trahouse with local artists. Odd Fellows discuss initiations. Harriet Blizzard obituary notes a 10 o'clock service at First Congregational Church before interment in Richmond Hill, New York.

Milford Lucian Eastern Star Guang Me Shera Interes Plymouth Congregational Jehunchos Pirst Eaker William S .Heard New York Th Congregational Mil‘forduilding Laan Associa‘ion Tuatdday Samuel Js. Rickles Walnut Beach Trahouse Brodieway Severa William Finn Miss Walsh Serio Minatr Bliss Blanche Flatcorth New Taven A. Short Ines Onlhl Atlantic and Pacificators Central Crammar School Lealie Driggs Firtt Sgong Richmond Hum New Yorks

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a magical yet harmless remedy for lumbago sciatica rheumatism and backache. A tiny trial bottle is said to ease pain within fifty counts and end misery with a single use at any drug store.

Acob St. Jacobs

Fire reported at local school building on Sunday

A fire broke out in a school building on Sunday with smoke seen near a teacher's desk. Investigations continue as authorities review footage and interview staff to determine cause and any injuries or damages.

Macy Hunty Soma Ong

Postpone Transfer of Coast Artillery

A Boston dispatch reports Fort H. G. Wirright on Wishora Island states the transfer of coast artillery from Maine forts to Forts Wright, Terrs aid Michie Jive has been postponed for a month due to travel delays and logistical issues. The move involves reassigning units to strengthen coastal defenses amid ongoing tensions.

London H. G. Wirright Wishora Island Maine Wright

Post Office Appropriation Bill Restores Air and Mail Services

Senate passes a 5137 million Post Office Appropriation Bill carrying 50 million for highways. Restores New York pneumatic mail tubes and New York to San Francisco air mail, with inspector increases and debates over civil service removals and postmaster appointments.

Washington Post Office House New York San Francisco Senate Senaior Harrison Mississipp Harrison Marion Ohio J Aivil

Milford special town meeting on Monday night proposed taxes

Milford calls a special meeting for Monday night to consider several measures. The board of selectmen proposes a $1 3 mile tax levy to fund state highway paving from the new Washington bridge to Naugu fuel avenue and related works. Other articles include a $21 006 budget for a World War memorial building and a nine member committee including selectmen and town counsel for its construction and expenditures. Also on the agenda is action on a warranty deed from Simon Lake transferring land for the memorial.

Board of Minunca Bridgeport Avenue New Washington Bridge Naugufuel Avenue Wuildine Simon Lake Milford Ifor

Gandhi successor proves problem in India issue

London reports detail the arrest and imprisonment of Mohandag K. Gandhi the Indian noncooperator. British officials see no clear successor amid unrest in India as they weigh who could lead the movement and whether a new reader will rise to carry the cooperative program. Husrat Mohani is noted as a possible but not formidable figure with others proposed after the Ahmedabad conference.

London Mohandag K. Gandhi Gandhi Wander Lag Gandi Chaurt Chaurs Tidia Rot Husrat Mohani Caliphate Ag F Wanani Ahmedabad United States of India

Varty and Chiverly land sale to build a yehoot house

A dispute over land belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Cat for a yehoot house at Ford Trent Bedch will be voted on. The meeting will discuss reviving the semi annual tax payments and the discontinuation of the two payment plan.

Vanty Catforg M. Chiverly Ford Trent Bedch

Indifference Hampers Missing Persons Hunt

Indifference hampers a missing persons search as civil authorities and local investigators face delays and miscommunication. Relatives urge timely action while out of town police and the bureau of investigation push for coordinated inquiries, amid reports of closed cases without family knowledge.

Bureau of Investigation Focal Bureau Qom

Submarine Craft Delayed by Diesel Engine Fixes

Trials of the S-4 and other diesel powered boats face Navy delays as engine design and construction changes are required. Inspectors will assess limited runs after repairs at New London, with S-46 sunk last November and S-48 targeted for a July 1 curtailed inspection. The board aims to meet Navy specifications before acceptance.

E. G. Zemke Sbmarine Construction Offier Navy Department Ang Pial New London

Way Found To Beat Gas Firms On Lighting Bills

A penny-ante scheme in Bridgeport proposes buying stock in the Bridgeport Gas Light and United Illuminating Co to cover yearly gas and electric bills. Five shares of Bridgeport Gas Light plus four shares of United Illuminating would yield enough dividends to pay about $48 a year in bills and still leave a small profit, according to the plan.

Bridronort Gag Light Co United Iluminating Co. Pas Bridgeport Gas Light Co United Illuminating Co Bridgeport Gas United Tiumioniding Comrainy Atock

Kellogg's Bran Promised Relief From Constipation

An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as natural and permanent relief from constipation. It argues pills and cathartics irritate the bowel, while daily two tablespoons of Kellogg's Bran cleanse and purify the system, with use recommended by physicians. It suggests multiple serving ideas and claims clearer skin and fresher breath as side benefits.

Seiewse Kellogg's Kellogg’s

Open Bids Today on Stratford Street Pavement

Stratford March 20 open bids today on concrete pavement to be laid along East Broadway and Perrytown in Stratford from Washington bridge toward Main street. State Highway Commissioner will open bids at 4 p m Tuesday at his office in Stratford. Also bids for paving from the bridge easterly through Devon to start of permanent pavement. Work to begin soon on the highway from Stratford Center to the bridge. The state plans to pave the route between the rails of the Connecticut Company and the highway proper. payments to be collected from the Connecticut Company when able.

Stratford Apnegia Boston Norway New Haven Barnumavohile State Highway Department East Broadway Perr Powtevard Main Street Washington Bridge Bartford N ‘Y Devon Stratford Center Highway Department Connecticut Cmpany Connecticut Company Bridgeport Ferry Boulevard Treatay Judes William H. Comley, Jr R. H. Hunter Frank B. Conine First Selectman Ty Big Selectman Canine Hunter Tha

Consular Jurisdiction Granted to Dr Fritz Fischerauer

Dr Friedrich Fischerauer appointed consul general of Austria for New York and New England received exequatur from President Harding. He opened offices in New York and plans for duty in several eastern states. A British battle cruiser activity and a shipboard ropes and timber project are mentioned with a sailor finishing touches as guests arrive.

New York Maren Saiior

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin Power

Pimply skin claimed to clear after taking Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Ad says cleansing blood and liver with a purely vegetable olive oil mix treats pimples, bad breath, constipation, and dull disposition. Sold in 15¢ and 25¢ sizes as a gentle alternative to calomel.

Edwkeda Edwards

Theft of notary public seal reported in local incident

Reports indicate the theft of a notary public seal and several valuable papers from a store on Hallatl street, with speculation the thief is a local woman. An automobile belonging to Theodore Lang of 130 West Liberty Street was damaged in a separate incident on Water Street near Heanse numbers C0351.

V. J. Snyder Anle Theodore Lang West Liberty Street Water Street

Securities Corp Organizes With Capital of 5000

The New England Securities Corp plans real estate development in Hartford. Frank E. Bullard, county commissioner, subscribes to 33 shares and serves as president and treasurer, with Thomas F. Walsh and M. R. Bennett among directors. Final organization papers filed with the secretary.

Frank E. Bullard Thomas F. Walsh Walsh & Hurley M. RB. Bennett Real Notale Eingland Securities Corp Main Street Tommy Tate Hartford

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