Brighten Cal e Amid Dust Remnant in Carpet Cleaning
Fragmentary text describes dust and carpet portions with unclear details. The readable portion mentions Brighten Cal e and Len, but no coherent event or actors to form a full news item.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
2
Fragmentary text describes dust and carpet portions with unclear details. The readable portion mentions Brighten Cal e and Len, but no coherent event or actors to form a full news item.
An old advertisement promises relief from kidney and bladder troubles with a liquid remedy. It markets a “guaranteed” product and claims refunds through local druggists if buyers are dissatisfied. The implausible claim targets pain, dizziness, backache, and urinary symptoms.
One of the first husking bees in Bridgeport, a parish event at St. tu ixcepeal church, featured a church choir, plays by twelve actors and a nine member chorus with music led by Charles B. Wills. Mrs. Jepson directed. Cast included Ned and Peterkin roles with college bred actors and local participants.
The American Birth Control League plans a second meeting in Bryant Hall Friday night after police raided a Sunday Town Hall discussion on whether birth control is moral. Organizers say speakers including Margaret Sanger and Miss Kens were briefly detained on vague charges while Catholic leaders were invited to attend.
Seismograph readings recorded a quake described as a sharp shock. The message notes an event affecting WashingtorN and nearby areas with uncertain details. Officials urged calm while confirming any potential damage and coordinating assessments.
Willie Hoppe wins against Conti in a high school basline game. Conti’s strong innings included a 27m effort, while Schoffer’s 404 to 209 line in seven innings highlights the decisive finish. Wesaverse records 1-5 in the outing.
Nov 1: Efforts to award Jerome Smith a medal for heroism after saving a friend from drowning on Armistice Day. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Smith of the Post Road, rescued a boy near the Fairfield shore after a toy boat drifted away. The event occurred between Southport and Fairfield as the water claimed the other child, Benson, who was pulled from the water and brought to shore.
A verbose 1910s style advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent relief for constipation. It claims daily consumption prevents sickness and improves complexion and breath. The copy cites physicians backing use and promotes Bran in diverse foods.
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