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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1921

Page

13

When A Girl Marries Chapter Coxlit Mystery

Anne uncovers a family crisis as Phoebe and Jeanie rush to Neal's wakeful morning after her illness. A hospital room, evasive answers, and a gunshot reveal Neal Harrison was injured in an apparent shooting while Phoebe and Mrs Dalton stay with him. The truth sparks tension as Anne demands real details.

Phoebe Neal Anne Miss Rathbun Jeannie Jeanie Neal's Virginia Father Andrew Hedwig Mrs. Dalton Miss Phoebe Jay

Efficient Housekeeping Advice and Reader Queries Collected

A column of home care tips and reader questions covers pest control for carpet beetles, gift ideas for teachers, restoring luster to silk and satin, renewing musty silk comforters, and guest room storage. Advice stresses safe use of chemicals, testing on fabrics, and practical fixes like replacing missing closets with a wardrobe. The editor invites readers to address Miss Kirkman for future columns through stamped envelopes.

Tow ing Co. to Expand Scope Under New President

Robert R. Ferrett, longtime manager of Bridgeport Towing Co., has purchased the Frank Miller estate holdings and been named president of the reorganized firm. The company, incorporated at $0000, plans to broaden operations to coal transport, purchase two larger tugs, and acquire several lighters and barges for coal and merchandise transport.

Robert R. Ferrett Bridgeport ‘Towing Co Thas Frank Miller

Irish Treaty Debate Moderation Seen Amid Dublin Dail

The December 23, 1921 Dail session adjourns to January 3 with Michael Collins backing adjournment and a peace path, while De Valera opposes. Clare County Council urges De Valera to accept the treaty, warning rejection could spark war. The Times notes temperate debates and contrasts with U S League discussions and Wilson era vituperation.

Dail Eirenan Whch Michael Collins de Valera Collins Clare County Council Eamon de Valera Ireland Dail League of Nations United States Senate Griffith Woodrow Wilson

Adenitis and lymphadenitis in children explained

A medical overview discusses how swollen neck glands in young children arise from infections such as scarlet fever and measles. It describes causes, symptoms like redness and pus formation, and treatments from cold compresses to hot poultices, plus nutrition and climate changes for prolonged cases.

Marse Henry Watterson Honored By Tributes From Leaders

Distinguished Americans who knew him pay tribute to Col. Henry Watterson the last of his journalism school. Senators Swanson McNary Heflin and William Jennings Bryan praise his brilliance and long experience. Marie Henry recalled his famous editorial and his fight for justice and truth. He inspired his community and made it stronger and better.

Col Henry Watterson School of Journalism Washington Marse Henry Senator Swanson Senator McNary Oregon Senator Heflin Alabama William Jennings Bryan Miami Fla Watterson Marie Henry Hapsburgs Hohzenzollerns Ford Edison

Breathing tips and beauty advice column hints

A beauty chat column offers breathing techniques to inflate the middle and chest parts of the lungs, with steps to place hands at the armpits and stand erect. It also touches on bust proportion, weight guidance for teens, skin cleansing for pimples and blackheads, and a note about inquiries to Miss Forbes for future answers.

Annabelle Dolly G. J Margerst Forbes Beatty

Encampment Postponed for Christmas Eve Meeting

Nutmex Encampment 1 C F will open tomorrow evening at 6 p m in Odd Fellows hall 1089 Beach street instead of 8. Election of officers will be main issue besides regular business. A stamped self addressed envelope needed for replies. The Editor Advertise In The Times.

Nutmex 1. C Odd Fellows’ Hall Breaa Street

Advice to the Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax

A column advises readers on self care and consequences of indulgence. It stresses earning one’s way, maintaining physical health as a foundation for mental effort, and facing past mistakes honestly to gain personal growth and future success. It warns against reckless spending, late nights, and poor health habits that incur future costs.

Beatrice Fairpax Mikel

Staff Doctor Plays Santa to Children at WelFare Party

Staff at the Welfare building hosted a Yuletide party for children treated at local clinics. The lobby tree was trimmed and lit with rainbow bulbs, gifts were distributed, and Santa Claus was played by a staff doctor.

Hugo Bridgeport Ity Santa Claus

Warn Leaves for Cambridge to Head Fuller Brush Branch

George H. Warn manager of the Fuller Brush company here will move January 1 to Cambridge Mass to represent the Bridgeport branch at Fuller Brush executives conference in Hartford the first week of January. Warn has lived here 16 years and his promotion enlarges his field of work.

George H.warn Fuller Brush Company Cambridge Mass Bridgeport Fuller Brush Hartford Warn

Deny Report Of Soviet Republic In Puebla Mexico

A report that a soviet republic was formed in Puebla was denied by Alberto J. Fani secretary of foreign relations. The piece notes unrest at the Mayorazgo Hacienda in the Aplixco district where a factory cut workers and left 490 unemployed. Families were evicted from factory housing and, aided by other workers, occupied shacks on land owned by the Mayorazgo Hacienda where the factory sits.

Mexico City A. P.J United States Puebla Alberto J. Fani Foreign Relations Mayorazgo Aplixco Laad

Doctor Held in Death of Youth in New York

Fifteen year old Samuel Markman dies at Gouverneur hospital after a skull wound from a gunfire incident. Dr. William A. Zuckerman is held by police on charges of firing the shot. The youths were inflating a football from a tire on the rear of the doctor's car when the shot occurred. Zuckerman claims he fired to scare the boys.

New York Samuel Markman Gouverneur Hosital William A. Zuckerman Marman Chum

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Laura A. Kirkman John B. Huber Questions and M. RE. M Marse Edna Kent Forbes the Times Beatrice Fairfax G. H. Warn Mexico Doctor Held Che Jersey
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