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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
3
A vintage advertisement extols steamfitters and plumbers for warming America. It contrasts perilous early winters with today’s healthier homes, promoting ARCOLA as a compact radiator boiler system that heats rooms and provides hot water through American Radiators connections.
The ARCOLA heating outfit from American Radiator promises mansion level warmth for small homes while cutting fuel bills. Each installation can reduce a family’s fuel costs by about one third, with reassurances of quick payback. Steamfitter and Plumber evolve into Heating and Sanitary Engineers, urged to consult professionals twice yearly.
Delegates from U S and Canadian coal fields gathered in Indianapolis for the United Mine Workers biennial convention to discuss wage questions unemployment foreign employment in mines and nationalization. John L Lewis to present report with recommendations as debates expected later in the week. Governor Warren McCray and Mayor Charles Jewett welcomed attendees.
State game wardens post notices in rural areas warning hunters against entering farms and cultivated land. The notice aims to protect farmers troubled by past incursions while the trapping season for muskrats skunks mink and raccoons begins mid October.
Announcement states Meteska Council Daughters of Pocahontas and Ackenagh Tribe of Redmen won two loving cups as first prizes for best appearing organizations in the Norwalk parade last Saturday night. The Redmen and Pocahontas members plan to attend the large parade in Stratford next Monday night.
Four United States submarines recently toured South American nations Ecuador and Peru. Lieutenant Commander W S Haas of the U S Navy prepared the Navy paper on the cruise. Haas, currently at the Lake Company plant in this city, will lead one of the large underwater boats under construction there.
Coroner Tehna found no criminal responsibility in the coal slide accident at Ident Cowl Company yard on September 9. Two young girls Mary and Anna Chicpuly died when a retaining wall collapsed. The four day hearing showed the wall was overloaded due to a misunderstanding.
Milford on September 20 Mr and Mrs James Farley were surprised at their Woodmont home for their 40th wedding anniversary A dinner party brought together all their children and grandchildren A congratulatory message from daughter Constant was read noting her transfer to St Francis Orphan asylum New Haven Guests called in social gatherings with music and entertainment late in the evening wishing many more anniversaries.
The coroner will hold an inquest into the death of Chester Benedict who died after injuries from a traffic accident on Barnun avenue. The proceeding continues to determine the cause and all contributing factors. Motorman Sutton and Henry Hurlock faced court in the city yesterday with bonds set at 1090 dollars and await further action.
Prosecutor Frederick W. Waxfiord announced in Criminal Court at Comencerat Plona that he cannot bring any of the Jitney appellants to this term. The cases will be heard at the October term of the court.
At Cheriest Company No. 5 Woodmant the regular meeting named dadowmays nominees to stand in the annual officers’ election on the dyst Monday in October. Captain Jonny A. Hilt, first lieutenant Gendily, second lieutenant Taryan, president Green, secretary treasurer Beach, and Rudolph Butbeneck named for other posts.
An old advertisement listing baby comforts such as knitted bootees, sacks, loggins, teddy bear blankets, and sleeping bags. Items come in white with pink or blue trims and colored options, with prices ranging from 50 cents to several dollars. Second floor shop location noted.
An old advertisement touts beautiful all silk Canton crepe priced at 3.50 with claims of substance and grace. It describes the weave as crimply and lustrous, noting firmness that holds lines, and highlights color options including gray copenhagen navy brown white and black, width 40 1 inches, located near the third door.
Prunella woven from fine wool with a glowing finish and unique stripes. The text describes broad contrasting color panels in combinations such as brown and tan, blue and light blue, black and white, blue and henna. Skirts featuring these ac cleated stripes measure 54 inches in width and priced at $275 on the third floor.
A brief note describes new scarfs with cuffs and tiny sleeves for warmth and style. Colors include white lavender rose blue and flesh. Priced at $75 and available on the second floor.
The Butterick Patterns introduce a new invention a picture guide to dressmaking called the Deltor claiming it saves money time and effort. It promises professional results from simple patterns with layout charts and step by step instructions enabling better fit and finish for various garments.
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