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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1921
Page
5
A youth charged with assaulting a girl aged about 16 promised to furnish proof of an alibi this week. The defendant, identified as A. Tins Boston, was remanded as hearings continued with bail set at $100.
The Cleveland Boxing Commission selected Walter C. Melley of Buffalo to referee the 12 round featherweight bout between Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland and Danny Frush of Baltimore next Saturday. Announcement comes from Chairmond B. Wilberding.
A fragment of Mark Stuyvesant’s Famous Wits of History recalls David Garrick the wit and actor and his wife Mrs Garrick known as Sweet Mes Garr. The tale mixes anecdotes of Garrick’s humor his home life and a humorous quarrel over a portrait and a mistaken name. It notes Mrs Garrick’s limited English and her playful reaction to a guest’s remark.
A 16 year old seeks guidance on height weight and daily exercise. Experts say weight is fine with healthy activity, but recommend a thorough physical exam. Other questions cover post appendectomy stomach issues and kidney concerns with advice to consult a public health physician. One answer notes rapid heartbeats may be nervous, with reassurance and no serious cause.
Detroit reports a thunderstorm in 1884 sparked the creation of the modern ice cream soda. Fred Sanders recalls his grandfather serving a sweet cream base that evolved into the world famous beverage. The wedding party that visited after the storm popularized the drink and helped it spread from Detroit to worldwide fame.
In Zion City Ul Sant a church testifies that water and faith can yield better gardens. Overseer Wilbur Glenn Coliva presents witnesses claiming orthodox plots outperform non-believer plots. A follower describes beans so long they take minutes to chew, and a small plot yields 160 quarts of berries.
The airport said two patches received generous watering and frequent doses of prayer.
The Fall Players presented the musical comedy Buddies at the Lyric to loud applause and laughter. Edna Preston delivered a standout performance as a late French girl with the dough boy role, while Hooper Atchley earned honors. The ensemble and Buddies Quartet provided strong singing and dancing, making the show a highlight of the night.
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