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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
11
An alderman known as Bath House John argues in Chicago that women seeking equality will only gain full rights when they wear suspenders and pants. He mocks the idea of a woman president, frames the issue as a joke, and muses on historical symbols while lecturing about dress as a metaphor for equality.
Fragmented historical clipping describes Moses well in the Egyptian desert and a Knights of Columbus meeting in Park City. Hugh J. Lavery is re elected knight with officers installed including Joseph J. Inex and James Falves. districts and trustees named.
Begin tonight cleanse the skin with White Soap and Black and White Soap. Apply White Beauty Bleach Cream then leave overnight. In the morning wash with warm water and soap, pat dry, apply powder if desired. Claims ease, low cost, and quick results with White Seay and Black and White products.
Crowds sign up for swimming, basketball, and gym classes at the Y W C A on Golden Hill street. Swimming leads after the first lap as 75 swimmers register. more join as sessions run mornings and Fridays. Basketball and hockey programs attract girls, with teams forming and practice times set, while parents are urged to enroll both young and older youth in the growing fitness offerings.
The Board reports the trustees of the late Henry Setzer Estate awarded the bridge contract for the Setzer Memorial Bridge in Beardsley Park to Noonan at ten thousand dollars. The bridge is to be completed by December 18 and formally accepted with ceremonies later. designed by Joseph W. Northrop. A vote of thanks and gifts from Beardsley Park were extended, and an exhibition of dahlias was shown at the Hotel Stratford.
Louis Degnan a 14 year old of 114 Austin street was arrested Monday night for trying to force his way into a Polish Falcon hall dance on Main street. He is held under observation at St Vincent's hospital for head wounds after a confrontation with Special Policeman Kolskowski who allegedly struck him with a blackjack following a punch to the officer's eye. An X ray showed no skull fracture. He faces assault and breach of the peace charges after discharge.
Two new damage claims were filed in City Hall. Fred W. Beitner of 87 Herkimer street seeks 69.54 for car damage after striking a ditch on North avenue near Petrie street at 7:45 p m October 3. Max Smuijovitz of 357 Hancock avenue seeks compensation for injuries after backing into a rope spanning Spruce street in October at 10 a m.
Ramie, the great cellulose fiber from China, is rapidly expanding in the United States. It is noted as a very durable textile plant, though lacking elasticity. this limits some applications but is not a major issue. The fiber dyes well and yields a brilliant silky luster, with widespread use across various products in the country.
Venigios. Jone HCH Sites Belle formerly Miss Schi dizai assists in School of Citizenship program funded by Connecticut League of Women Voters with Yale cooperation. In New Haven at Lampoon hall Berkeley Oval the four day event features lectures by education, government, social welfare, taxation, forestry, law and history leaders, starting October 24.
Officers of Court Pequonnock Western of America were installed last night with Chief Ranger George TF Wreidery among those taking office in the formal ceremony.
A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice describes a soft neck finish for ladies garments. It lists bust sizes 19 to 44 inches and 46 require 2 18 yards of material, price 15 cents, with patterns mailed for 18 cents. Send name and address to Pattern Department or call Barnum 4100 if not received in five days.
A New York physician warns catarrh of the stomach is dangerous and mistaken indigestion. Symptoms include coated tongue, sour burning, vomiting, gas, and belching. He prescribes Bisurated Magnesia as a safe treatment to aid digestion without laxative effects.
A thin, poorly dressed mother with a three month old baby entered the benefit shop on Middle Street seeking clothing. An offer of work was denied, but a phone call to donors brought garments for the child and others in need. The shop urges more donations of children’s clothes and men’s wear to aid those in distress.
The Tribune notes intrigue as G O P delegates in a district field rumors and interviews for key posts. Robinson draws support from factions, while talks of clerkships, director roles, and city jobs surface. Democrats hope party unity yields a win despite ongoing maneuvering ahead of the convention.
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