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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1922
Page
9
October 23 report from Island Park notes a cold breeze drove a band of gypsies from their Derby Camp after weeks there. They prepared to move toward Middleton town as some members bartered copper wares. Griffin Hospital Aid Society runs a donation drive collecting canned goods and fresh produce.
Jury deliberates in a murder case involving a modiste's model. Disjointed OCR reveals names such as Miss Mildred G Reckitt and references to Henry VIII era pocket clocks and old printers. The text is garbled with unrelated fragments about printers and Aldus Manutius.
Milford police and fire crews battled a blaze at Walnut Beach destroying several cottages near Myrtle Beach. Investigators traced the cause to high winds and overheated equipment as residents described frantic efforts to save belongings. The inferno damaged multiple structures with witnesses noting a horse tethered nearby and a crowded scene as responders worked to contain the flames.
Professor William Lyon Paina continued his features on Shake peare at the United church yesterday afternoon. He discussed Mystery Plays of the Middlles, and Edith Wharton's new novel Glimpses of the Moon in the foreword. Next Monday Professor Phelpy will speak on Modern Survival The Passion and discuss A SM Mutehingon a Thig Frac dom.
An old advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a guaranteed remedy for constipation for all ages. It claims relief through daily bran intake, promises mental and physical energy gains, and extols Bran's taste and versatility in cereals and baked goods.
In a tense match play contest, the Juntors defeated Sabiniay to claim the top prize. The win came after a fierce duel with key moments deciding the outcome. Dinner celebrations followed the victory, marking a memorable event for the team and supporters.
In Philadelphia on October 24 a delayed eight round boxing card is promoted for October 30 featuring Tyuss Vale and Will Myaeoighr in the main bout. Local weight classes and weigh-ins are listed, with admission details to be announced.
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company faced Public Utilities Commission scrutiny in Hartford over a budget based on three peak years only for water rates. Witnesses, including Samuel P. Sonia and Charles T. Sanford, argued the plan overstated expenses and that salaries and costs favored peak years, with bond and stock needs cited for the reservoir project. Robert T. Hincks was set to testify on bond values as hearings continued.
Milford Ohio volunteers gather for the Milford American Legion fair to raise funds for community needs. Organizers plan bazaar booths, baked goods, and a raffle while seeking donations and local support to ensure a successful event.
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