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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
2
A garbled reminiscence of John Philip Sousa recalling a youth performance and a peculiar audience reaction. The fragment hints at a musician asking what others thought of his new composition and a probing reply from an older colleague, but the text is fractured and unclear.
A frightened man hurries to a dentist after a decayed tooth prompts a run in. He enters, undergoes a painless extraction, and leaves joking that the visit was easy. The dentist urges others not to delay care, promising no pain and personal reassurance.
Lew Hendler of Thiladelsrhia Ugitwelsht won a tight eight round contest by a narrow margin over Nuvian Langue Par T, with several rounds close and both fighters gaining momentum at different points. Triodoraun had a moment in the seventh, while the fourth fifth and eighth saw near parity.
Madrid reports that Moorish tribesmen fled their Molilla positions as Spanish forces began their offensive yesterday. The attackers used heavy fire to disorient the Moors causing them to abandon shifts and equipment, while Spanish Manusutros and bombardment pressed the retreat and left several Mead Maroceang captured or driven away.
An advertisement warns that gas in the stomach signals excess acidity and dangerous indigestion. It touts Blualated Magnesia as a safe remedy, advising three teaspoons in water after meals to relieve gas, acid, and stomach distress. It claims the product neutralizes acid, prevents formation of gas, and promotes easier digestion.
W. K. McLlan at 183 Fairfield Ave opposite the Telephone Building announces continued service to old customers under a historic policy. The main street shop, with forty seven years of growth, promotes Edwin C. Burt Cantilever Shoes and other brands noted for quality and rational elegance.
In a night session the Arbuckle inquest proceeds with testimony from Mrs Delmont detailing bringing Neus from Los Angeles in a automobile and noting Miss Rappe did not touch the car. Arbuckle shows indifference while photographers crowd around as the case unfolds with witnesses recounting the tragedy.
The Chicago high cost of living committee clashes with city druggists over soda water pricing. Secretary Poole says a 10 cent drink yields at least 0 profit, while Chairman Moharty counters the cost to the druggist is nine cents.
In Columbus on September 12 Walter B. Way faced alimony filing and a county jail sentence. Judge Kinkland ordered release but the prisoner asked to stay in jail until the day after his sentence ends. Midge Winkead later ordered Bell's release on the 13th.
In Chicago on September 14 a telegram informed Mrs. Isabelle Le Taive Clad of her husband Harvey Le Taive's death and imminent funeral. The same day Judge Tosesh Sabath in the Supreme Court granted her plea for a divorce after months of separation.
Durango Colorado September 15 News reports as the Smithsonian Institution ethnological investigator Dr J Walter Fewkes plans summer fieldwork to explore cliff dwelling life in Mesa Verne New territory and hopes to uncover new ruins similar to the ancient sin temple previously unearthed years ago
Milwaukee report notes a shortage of about 1500 dentists in the United States. Dr H F B Milesell, president of the National Dental Association, tells the 28th annual convention that demand is rising for higher quality care and that extending the dental education period is under advisement.
George Hofgaer, a convention committee member, A. A. Roy of the convention promotion committee, and Joe Marest of the New Haven Advertising Club will visit the Art Advertising club this evening to discuss the plan for the New Haven chapters annual meeting in New Haven from October 10 to ik.
Delegates to the New England Water Works Association 40th annual convention poured into Bridgeport last night and are expected to number 400 for registration today. A reception greeted arrivals, followed by a welcome from Mayor Wilson introduced by S. P. Senior of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company. The mayor noted it was surprising the group had not met in Bridgeport in 49 years and hoped the city would host again within forty years.
London dispatch reports vegetable shortages as drought worsens supplies. Greengrocers warn autumn prices will rise with scarce lettuces, carrots, turnips, peas, and cauliflowers. Potatoes hold, but later crops may fail. buyers urged to stock up. Households face rising costs and limited options as markets shrink.
London reports no first class on the new Doric and Regina liners built at Belfast for Liverpool Canal service. Each 16000 ton vessel will offer cabin and third class at fares not fixed, aiming to equal luxury at lower rates with lavish design, gymnasium, smoking and writing rooms and a fairy tale children’s playroom.
A terse row of observations notes European troubles suggesting royal actions meet criticism. It also mentions signs of a hard winter with a large prune crop and warns that loose Bute nuts are dangerous when any one of them is in motion.
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