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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
21
Summer home for sale on Lake Waramaug with 150 feet frontage and 134 acres of land. Includes running water, nine bedrooms, three bathrooms, open fireplaces, spring water, boat house and garage. Contact Mr. N. W. Biskay at 301 Park Place Bridgeport Conn. Telephone Barnum 1200.
Numerous listings show six room cottages with modern improvements, garages, and gardens across Stratford Fairfield and Black Rock. Prices range from 1,650 to 6,500 with varied terms, all offering central locations, water access, and potential quick sales. Local agents advertise multiple houses, including two and three family homes, with emphasis on easy terms and cash options.
Fragmentary classifieds mix autos plants tools pets and services. Readable items mention a Ford truck, lawn equipment, greenhouse, used furniture and cleaning services. contact info and locations include Bridgeport Store, Broad Street, Fairfield Avenue, and West and Turner streets.
A fragmented classified snippet advertises an aquarium for sale with accessories and live items. It mentions contact at a corner near Broad and Aha with vague references to rivers, pets, and garden products, suggesting a miscellaneous listing in an old newspaper page.
A Soviet press summary shows Russia's imports for 1921 reached 248 million gold rubles, about 124 million dollars, mainly chemicals and mineral goods, foods, and textiles. Germany led supplier nations, followed by the United States and Britain, amid chaotic postwar trade and limited export capacity.
Los Angeles reports Winifred Hudaur known as Natacha Rambova wife of Rodolph Valentino has left Mexicali for New York after a ceremony last Saturday. Officials say Deputy District Attorney Thomas McClelland may press charges if a temple or royal scandle arises. observers note the case remains under review as details are examined. Local witnesses describe the affair as a flashy affair with a pouch-shaped hand bag made of rhinestones.
Died in this city May 17 Mary Devane from Sevidente a funeral set for May 10 at 5:20 AM and St Charles Church. Interment at St Michael’s Cemetery. Roland May 12 1822 Mary J Rulant’s private chapel service. Interment at Hoosick Falls. May 17 obituary for Iguerite Tea, daughter of Franc is and Winnie Cullen, age 2 years 10 months. Funeral from parents’ residence 7 Guptis Avenue, interment Laxeview cemetery. Giman, beloved of Gassie Reha. Memorials note a bereavement in Westport Conn. May 18 1822 Sarat Caley widow funeral May 14 at residence, interment at Witlow Cemetery. Memorial poem for Barbara Devech. Acknowledgments from William Obant Aames Copeland. Cave Niehanied Wheeler memorial service May 15.
The readable portion depicts a garbled remark about a person named T wane and a condenser amplifier used with Post-Tele gram style Wap Ads. It mentions “Wash Minds” and questions who wants the amplifier, leaving unclear context and actors.
Portland lists the Pacific Coast League club as having the most World War veterans among pro baseball players. A May 6 ceremony at the city park featured initiation into the Legion for eleven ex service players, with an overseas veteran band and a Ble flag rating. Players include Tom Turner, Joe Sargent, LeRoy Gressett, Harvey Freeman, Harold Elliott, Dick Cox, Charles Hish, Rip Saing, Sam Ross, Lesboy Coumpster, Russ Fell Ellison.
May 18 Minneapolis Minnesota Herbert Thormahlen a Boston Red Sox pitcher is seen as a town favorite after strong performances for the Millers fans expect him to reach the major leagues. He has already achieved a wondrous start despite unclear details about his tools or prospects.
New York May 1 Leading boxers are slated for four round bouts at Madison Square Garden Friday night under the National Sports Alliance. Four official decisions planned headlining Benoy Leonard and Solder Bartfield with other matchups including Midget Smith versus Packey OGatty and Toe Leo Ipold versus Kia Sullivan among a list of fifteen bouts.
New York May 15 Miss Aileen Riggin holder of the Olympic fancy diving championship for women announces her entry in the opening swimming meet of the season at Memorial Day Brighton Beach She will swim and dive and is the first of the Maltese to enter several other aquatic stars from the New York Women's Swimming Association are expected to compete The meet is exclusive to women with some men’s events planned框
New York May 18 Ts meet K a U Breme est o r Mrs Molin of New York America s woman tennis champion accompanied by Miss Edith Sigour ney of Boston will embark on the Codie on Saturday bound for England and the British championship tournament at Wimbledon scheduled for June ofs Mrs Mallory s dini purpose is fe clsively Lo Welch Mile Susan te Lenglen the French champion whom she deveated in ne Sh completad match at Forest RuIs last summer but to whom she previously had lost Europe and in vanquianing her to win the supreme title.
The piece recalls Joe Kelley speaking about baseball culture in his era, contrasting 19th century events with modern times. It notes Kelley’s past as a player for the New York Americans and his reflections on Yankee recruits, old hotel scenes in New Orleans, and spectators recognizing players in uniform. It ends with a musing on how league baseball has changed and the challenges players faced.
Grantland Rice surveys boxing prospects from Firpo to Dempsey Greb Tunney and Cobb, weighing raw talent against coaching and championship aim. He argues for broad development over pursuing titles, notes Ruth Tunney Greb matchups, and praises American golf and upcoming British championship contenders amid a cluttered sports scene.
Clarence Mueller centerfielder and Johnny Lavan shortstop of the St. Louis Cardinals are out due to season opening injuries. Mueller went to hospital for a leg injury from a spring exhibition hurt in an inning cast. Lavan contracted influenza on the southern training trip and is retired, leaving George Yopore as the feature replacement.
Harvard invitation regatta opens on the Charles River with the Beacon Cup awaiting a winner. Freshman crews from Harvard, Smith, Standish Hall and others race on the Beacon Course as a historic prize, first won in 1858.
New York May 18 Ring champions must defend their titles against challenges at least once every six months under a ruling adopted by the State Athletic Commission. The commission also recognized Johnny Dundes's challenge to Johnny Kilbane for the featherweight title and laid out conditions for accepting challenges with forfeits to guarantee sincerity. The panel noted Kilbane last defended his title in 1927 and that Dundes’s claim would be recognized if Kilbane fails to defend within prescribed periods. open-air night boxing shows face license restrictions as licenses expire.
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