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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1921
Page
3
A fragmented note discusses jazz discovery motifs and a mysterious figure with a can on its tail chasing a pond-hand auto. The text is highly garbled, with unclear dates and identities, offering little verifiable detail beyond an era reference and a stray image-like description.
An old time advertisement promotes Marsh-Root for kidney and bladder problems. It claims toxins are driven out with guaranteed relief and offers refund on two bottles. Mentions Dr Carey and Dr Marsh-Root in liquid or tablet form sold by Hindle’s drug stores.
Washington September 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission says railroad rate reductions on cattle hogs and sheep will aid western livestock raisers harmed by surging stock prices. The commission reauthorized carrier reductions totaling 20 percent to take effect September 20.
Sept. 13. Mrs. Clara Leo, wife of Jor Len, of 4330 Church Avenue Brooklyn, was taken into custody by police after an apparent spree on local streets. Investigators found she had been in a local sanitarium and was brought home by her husband. Her husband’s suspicions were raised as the incident unfolded.
Mexico City September 13. Chy 7, a resident of Los Angeles, California, has been granted a concession to construct an oil pipe line from Puerto Mexico, as announced here last night by J. P. Flynn, representative of a city in Me. Yerby.
A storefront list presents various Rexall and cosmetic products with bulk two for prices. Items include talc powders, face powders, cold cream, toothpaste, toilet water, tooth powder, lotions, skin soaps, shaving cream and lotion, shampoo, and toothbrushes with individual and two for prices. Names such as Bouquet Ramee, Violet Dulce, Violet Duke, Cocoa Butter Cold Cream, Harmony Shampoo, and Arbutus Complexion Cream appear alongside brand notes and package sizes.
Mesito City reports a plan to build a cross gulf to coast oil pipeline, concession granted for 18 years after completion. J. Ela cane submits the project with completion expected within 26 months. Fifty percent ownership on pipeline lines under concession to be regulated federally.
Fragmentary list shows ships and destinations including Empress of India and routes to Londonderry and Glasgow. Mentions Albania Algeria Assyria Calab ria Pannonia Italia with dates and ports suggesting a historical shipping or naval itinerary. Names and places appear in garbled OCR, offering scattered references to destinations and ship names.
Travel prospect for the Cunard and Anchor Lines offering a voyage visiting Madeira Gibraltar Monaco Genoa Naples Piraeus Alexandria and Cairo with visits to Forts in the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Includes excursions and flexible booking from 25 Broadway Newark via local agents.
The article praises the Lyric production Puddies with soldiers in France and Edward Preston, Athea Barnes, Chas Wildron and Frank Finney. It highlights realistic uniforms, Croix de Guerre details, and the Park stage three day run beginning Thursday. The piece also previews Three Live Ghosts with Philip Rieth and an all star metropolitan cast including Nannie Griffin.
The article notes a projected York route cost of about 10.906 million dollars for a pipe system that would shorten east to west coast oil transport to Mexico by about 10 days, saving fuel costs and easing Pacific fuel supply for fueling stations. It mentions prior US efforts to secure a similar concession to fuel the Pacific fleet.
With Dan Dawson and Dorothy Sawyer headlining, the iig engagement at Today village closes tonight. The low fare productions feature a vaudeville bill including Lips and a sensational act by Thomas Ince. Harry Glyn and Elgie Reeves headline alongside Smith and powers. Edwin Barrington and J. Os Pharne Jemson appear in key numbers. The crowd saves praise for Mariarh versus Divorce and Trelyn Philip's dancing. Tomorrow the bill shifts to Hobart Posworth in A Thousand thrills with a new picture act.
Tarl Radilin of the American Legion Welfare Committee writes about a recent auction of men in Bridgeport. He notes Harold Mills, a veteran, was cited in coverage but asserts the Hiery W. Congdon Post has provided Mills meals and a bed for four weeks. The Legion says ex servicemen in the city receive aid and should not be auctioned or shamed.
Buenos Aires reports that the Panaman Postal Congress adopted a convention allowing shipments of merchandise parcels up to 22 pounds between ratifying countries. The pact fixes transit payments from 30 to 40 cents from origin to destination, and destination nations agree to no more than one fixed charge not exceeding ten cents.
An advertisement touts cretonne in ideal patterns and colors for home beauty. It highlights chintz effects, tapestry designs, durable weave, and rich overdrapes. Mentions pillows aprons including Mary Pickford styles, all fast colors, wide width, offered at 29 cents on the third floor.
Hear Sousa's Band perform stirring marches led by Sousa with favorites like Washington Post and El Capitan. Newer pieces add dash and spirit. Ideal for Victrola record collection. pick records on the fourth floor.
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