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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1923
Page
5
A distressed OCR fragment promotes a cleaning service that removes all dust particles with a special process. It claims fabrics regain life by stretching and washing with pure soap, targeting modern housekeepers preparing for winter. The text is garbled and difficult to parse but suggests a home care advert.
An article reports skimmed milk processed into ivorylike products imported from England to the United States. The material is described as nearly indistinguishable from real ivory, usable for radio components, jewelry, furniture, and decorative items, with potential as substitutes for ebony and tortoise shell.
On Lonnect South End a naked man walked calmly to the corner prompting a panic before a policeman escorted him to the station. He gave the name Frank Callins and was taken to a hospital for examination and then ordered to the Psychopathic hospital.
John Melson of Chorestown Delaware trips with a herd of sixteen pigs to Rehoboth Beach for vacation. He moves to Rehoboth with the herd and returns home in winter, claiming the herd gained over a hundred pounds in the trip.
A thief smashed a rear door at Lampoll Lampoll and Clothes on Main Street entering the shop and escaping through broken glass leaving a trail of blood. An injured young man aged about 17 was found near the scene and later claimed responsibility. Detectives linked the break in to the Lampoll premises. both suspects are held on low bonds as searches continue for the wounded burglar.
Egyptian health officer Dr Dy Halford Laws warns women away from tight lacing in Cairo. He notes anemia among women has nearly disappeared as many abandoned the habit, urging continued avoidance of unhealthy fashion practices. Dr Ross adds that anemia among women has declined due to less tight lacing and urges readers to consider medical risks before purchasing restrictive dresses.
A muddled Texas telegraph of a stray note describes taxis without meters offering free rides and a bizarre invented game resembling golf. The piece mentions the Twelfth Observation Squadron of the First Cavalry Division in Fort Bliss and hints at aerially dropped balls aimed toward holes on the ground. The text blends military terms with a strange pilot guided drop mechanic and a confusing scoring outcome.
A riverfront summer home for boys was constructed with help from Dr. Forest H. Staley and several supporters. The project, known as the "Epilan Eta club," features a large bluff overlooking the river and serves a group of youths with weekly outings and activities.
A 79 year old woman named Mrs William Shum was assaulted by robbers who bound gagged and mistreated her in an apparent bid to steal her savings. After hours she finally freed herself and called a neighbor for help.
In London on October, Alexander Campbell Magon was sentenced to death for murder. The court heard a statement claiming a fair trial, but new evidence suggested he would be found guilty, casting doubt on the process and raising questions about the proceedings.
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