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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate plans to electrify a water pumping system. Trustees estimate annual savings of about 179000 dollars once complete, with a target to improve operations and efficiency. The document references a 1918 timeline and notes a daily capacity and related projects.
The text outlines farming records for income and expenses, stressing farmers must know their names and finances, begin year end processes, and manage products for sale. It discusses housing investment, noting $700,000,000 spent on industrial housing since the war and $110,000,000 since a late entry, with focus on improving workers’ homes. It mentions repurposing bats into bedroom slippers.
A detailed sequence outlines selection and cleaning of oats for milling. It covers preliminary grading, air-blast cleaning, multiple sieve steps from 1/2 inch to 1/16 inch, gravity separation, drying, toasting, and final conditioning before steaming and packaging.
Arthur Thint Chute, editor of Lessia's Wheel and veteran columnist, will address the Greene fed church community forum Sunday at 7 46. A Balkan and World War I correspondent, Chute spoke for Canada’s WWI wire service and later served with the Continental Army. He has spoken to large audiences across the U S praising comrades and exploring the souls of soldiers.
Hazel W. Smith nine months old died yesterday at the report hospital after a short illness. Funeral at 10 o'clock from the chapel of Walker & Banks on Field Avenue with Rev J A Sy van of Sacred Heart Church reading the service. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Daniel M Nichols, family noted. The text records a series of unrelated funeral notices and church services from nearby communities.
Edward A. Drew the Democratic candidate for tax collector spent 152 in his latest expense filing with the town clerk. Other filings include Bernard Brady 47 for alderman, Michael Tasgouna 10, George Trutzka 8, and Joseph Kalafus 17.40 for city sheriff.
Secretary Daniels will review 32 mine sweepers in the North River on Monday after their return from operations in the North Sea. The vessels recently completed a dangerous mission clearing mines and obstacles, contributing to maritime safety and national defense.
In a public will filed today, Lawrence F. Sexton spelled out a $100 gift to Tapvard University. The bequest comprises Bronx property valued at the same amount and was paired with the cash equivalent noted upon purchase.
A reader question rises over aspirin brand legitimacy citing Bayer and Genuine Aspirin. The note asks if Bayer is the genuine source and whether the label proves authenticity. Authorities advise checking official packaging and trademark details.
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