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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
2
Washington reports Prohibition Commissioner Haynes clarified that nonintoxicating fruit juice may be made at home while wine, spirits and intoxicating beverages remain illegal. The policy allows up to 200 gallons of nonintoxicating juice per household with tax exemptions, but does not permit legal home production of intoxicating beverages.
The Sixth District Republican Club opens its new rooms at the corner of Madison Avenue and Charles Street tonight. A parade of autos will start from the dela rooms toward Novin Avenue, ending at the new club rooms. T. J. West invites district waterers and city officials to attend the festivities.
A provocative piece argues beauty stems from good blood and healthy skin. It touts pale or thin features as signs of deficiency and claims strong blood yields vibrant appearance and beauty. The tone frames health as aesthetic virtue.
Washington Sept 1 Sen Penrose predicted the Senate Finance Committee will approve the House measure on the tax revision. The Calder proposal would impose a $6.40 per gallon tax on all alcoholic beverages not for manufacturing use. The notice says provisions may be presented on the Senate floor.
The piece notes growing public interest in arms reduction as a major political issue across the United States. It highlights sentiment among women and churchgoers, ties disarmament to lower taxes, and suggests Harding favors the disarmament conference though not yet concluded.
A nurse named Hannah C. Grant is sought as a new witness in the Arbuckle murder case. Prosecutors and defense clash over her statement as officials note bruises on a deceased young woman and prior denials of violence. Dr Beardslee’s remarks in Brideport are cited as context to the medical treatment.
A search of the mainland shore between Goat Island Bridge and the American Falls failed to locate an unidentified woman who was swept over the falls. The body of a woman was recovered from the Upper Rapids near 1 16 p m this afternoon, as scores of men and women looked on.
The Rev Stuart Macarthur emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church says he wrote Rev Dr John Straton asking his name be removed from the church calendar. Macarthur disapproves of Straton’s conduct including press attention, and cites Straton’s attendance at a Dempsey Carpentier fight as reason. The Rev Straton had drawn attention for denunciations of vaudeville acts cabarets and boxing.
The article argues Britain plans a large scale war to secure resources and markets. It describes government and business cooperation to prepare for a broader conflict, including shaping labor, boosting production, and expanding trade with Russia France Austria and Asia. It notes alliances, negotiations, and training to defend British trade interests globally.
London reports a buried trove uncovered in Lower Halstow Kent as workmen opened a church crypt. A twelfth century continental font with figures of facing portraits crown and sceptre wings was retrieved and sent for climate testing and study at the British Museum. Archaeologists expect it to fetch high interest pending analysis in the field.
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company asks the Common Council to adopt a resolution approving a rate change from three to six cents per hundred cubic feet. The request argues that higher income is needed to fund construction, while preserving current domestic charges and maintaining a favorable rate compared with other cities. The petition notes that manufacturers and the city’s schools would face only minor impact, and emphasizes proposed rate changes apply only to commercial uses with household rates unchanged.
An article promotes Mirro aluminum tableware with claims of durability and style. It invites readers to witness tests on a gas stove and compares colonial and conventional teakettles, pans, pots, and bakeware, listing prices and varieties for 5 to 5-quart sizes and combination cookers.
In the serve-yourself lunchroom Tuesday this choice of good things to eat at special price Beef a la mode or Baked haddock with creole sauce or Spaghetti with cheese or Fried scallops with tartar sauce or Baked beans with ham or Cold corned beef with potato salad or Cold ham with potato salad or Egg salad with mayonnaise. Each served with rolls and butter. Pie or pudding or cake. Tea or coffee or cocoa or milk 35c Basement.
A vintage advertisement highlights Congoleum hall rugs in various sizes with prices from 3 by 9 feet at 4.75 dollars to 4 by 9 feet at 3 dollars. INLAID LINOLEUM for kitchens features durable patterns carried through, with hardwood, granite, carpet, and tiled styles priced per square yard at 1.39 dollars.
Real Boston beans and Hewland Home Bread offered at 25c and 5c respectively. A delicious bakery special available Wednesday by advance order only to ensure limited quantities baked. Located in the front basement.
Lunenburg Vermont. Jason Kenney died early today by his own action after killing Mrs. Clara Kenney his sister in law. She lay in bed with an infant at the home of her father Vilas Johnson late at night. Mrs Kenney had applied for support from her husband. Motive remains unclear as investigators work.
Cape Town creditors face delays as the Spitziapiery Lid appointment records dividends totaling two cents per pound. Despite efforts, funds remain inaccessible and creditors seek clarity on payout timelines.
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