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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
10
Mike Murphy aged 69 finished a cross country trek begun February 4 in Philadelphia. He walked every mile, pushed a homemade wagon with clothing and cooking gear, and camped in parks. He helped strangers with meals and supported himself by odd jobs along the way.
London details a scheme proposed by Sir Henry Brackosch, head of the League of Nations financial committee, to store German reparations goods and block their competition with British products. The plan calls for central power stations near coal fields, electrified railways, harbor upgrades, and production plants in Germany to cut costs, boost output, and reduce unemployment across the empire.
Julia endures a dinner with Mrs Povey and kin amid warm but chaotic rooms and theatrical trappings. Emeline plans Julia’s future fame, while Julia seeks love and safety, then sleeps in a crowded, odorous bed as father George leaves for good. In July the rear parlour becomes sunlit only briefly. Julia, now fourteen, navigates a cramped, imperfect life on O Farrel Street with a beauty that fuels her mother’s ambitions. The narrative shifts between meals, street play, and the quiet, early-morning routine of a girl growing up amid neglect and longing.
Los Angeles reports that wives of golfers dub their husbands ideal mates. They say aggressive play on the links yields calmer homes, with women noting golf keeps men outdoors and exercising, reducing profanity and improving temper at home.
An advertisement claims meat causes uric acid that overworks kidneys and promotes a regimen using Jad Salts to neutralize acids. It recommends four ounces of rad Salty daily in water before breakfast for a few days to improve kidney and bladder function, touting Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy.
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