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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
7
In this 1921 Christmas reflection the Times notes global hardship yet signals improvement ahead. It cites Bridgeport as representative of tough conditions with unemployment and reduced wages, then argues for brighter times as markets recover, trade expands, and labor and capital align for lasting prosperity.
Sunday services across Stratford churches feature Holy Communion at St. Luke's and St. John's, Christmas sermons at United Church and Olivet, and festive programs at First Universalist, Trinity, and Christ Episcopal. Rev. W H Jepson presides at multiple sites. services include carols, pageants, and children's programs throughout the day.
A directory listing Sunday Mass times for multiple churches including St. Augustine St. Mary St. Sacred Heart St. Patrick St. Peter St. Charles Blessed Sacrament St. Joseph Holy Rosary St. Anthony St. John of Nepomuck St. James Holy Cross and others with service times, benedictions and Sunday School details.
Ottawa Ont February 24 The Canadian Government reached an agreement with a major European film distributor in Paris to show thousands of feet of Seeing Canada films in France Belgium and Switzerland. Government agents backed the project at the Ottawa film plant and the footage covers many Canadian industry and farm activities as millions of acres of land are highlighted.
The article outlines tuberculosis impact in the United States with death tolls and age distribution, noting it is preventable and linking poor living conditions to spread. It emphasizes fresh air, sunlight, nutrition, and rest as remedies and urges moving people from damp, dark dwellings to healthier spaces. It includes a Q and A on diabetes testing and home urine tests using Fehling solution.
A home supper menu lists Baked Liver Loaf with Brown Sauce, Crumpeta, and Orange Blanc Mange with Orange Sauce. Instructions cover mixing liver ham crumbs and binding, sauce preparation, crumpeta batter and cooking, and a whisked orange dessert with a meringue topping. Readers may submit questions to Miss Kirkman in the Emident Housekeeping column.
Washington dispatches note how Chinese journalists informed American audiences about China's cause at the armament conference. While doors remained closed, Chinese reports were distributed to newspapers and then cabled worldwide, creating a distinctly favorable impression of Chinese demands.
In Honolulu on December 84 an influx of counterfeit zinc dollars with a convincing ring appears in circulation. The coins are built around an iron washer, imitating genuine coins. No trace of the gang placing the spurious coins has been found yet.
An International Service report from Detroit signals concern over feeble mindedness among youths this year. Sara Murray, head of the women’s vision group, and the Detroit police bureau discuss troubling trends and the influence of young offenders in the city.
Beauty Chats discusses the little white moon shaped marks at nail bases, arguing they are not blemishes and often attractive. It covers causes like nutrients, circulation, and aging, offers care tips, and includes reader questions about height and growth, with responses and filing advice.
Pontiac Michigan plans an ordinance drafted with the Girl's Protective League to regulate dances. Provisions require proper distance and no head or cheek touching, ban suggestive dancing, mandate chaperons for halls, set midnight closing, and restrict under 17 after 9 PM without a parent or guardian.
New England tone shifts as reports say Cal's voice改善 after a nasal surgery on the Vice President. A bone segment has been removed with another to follow. Some fear the famous Yankee accent may change entirely while supporters note health improvements. Joe ONeill once claimed Cal's twang boosted ten thousand Massachusetts votes.
A nationwide fundraising effort will run through Kansas during the week of January 18 to support a Woodrow Wilson memorial foundation. The campaign is organized by a local committee and aims to raise funds for the memorial project.
A Bridgeport Christian Union service is set for 3 PM to honor Christmas with three talks by Joseph McConnell John W Macdonald and Supt Rev C W Simpson followed by Christmas presents for Union men. A Monday noon Christmas dinner for about 106 will be funded by the board. Converts club guests attend a Loyal Workers snipper on Wednesday. The Christmas Sabbath features a full musical program at the People's church Laurel and Park avenues with organ and vocal solos and carols. The pastor Rev H A Davenport will speak on the Nativity as the Sunday school and senior and intermediate groups hold sessions.
Wheelerks and doctors of the Wel fave D building joined the staff of the Tsola jon hospital and the school nurses for a luncheon and Christmas party yesterday noon. Tables were set for 35, each guest contributed to the meal, and the grab bag provided much humor.
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