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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
13
Readers ask about castor sugar laxatives and saccharin use for diabetics, glandular therapy claims, and managing a violent temper in a 10 month old. The Health Talks column advises avoiding all sugars for diabetics, notes saccharin usefulness, and stresses parental responsibility in child discipline.
A 65th birthday meditation on Woodrow Wilson with notes on his legacy and disappointment. It highlights the League of Nations monthly summary and the Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague as signs of global justice gaining ground. The piece contrasts Wilson's greatness with the broader world’s struggle to grasp this era of juridical progress.
The piece discusses Bridgeport politics around Mayor Atwater and speculation on his official family. It notes most appointments leak, public input follows, and the mayor aims for an efficient, workable team within unavoidable constraints. It reflects on public scrutiny and the imperfect nature of any administration.
The piece argues that despite Lenin Trotsky and followers favor peace, the current Russian government is highly warlike with Trotsky warning of expansion if needed. It notes a million plus army, urges world involvement with Russia, and discusses socialism as a model for others while stressing the need for international conference among nations.
Mrs John J Mitchell insists the Lorenz treatment was not a cure and credits prior surgeons for any improvement. She says the hip healed better than the other but doubts a perfect cure was possible, cites jealousy among doctors, and praises Lorenz for his efforts.
Berlin reports the sensational four year theft case involving five women and two men. Dora Roeber led loot worth 10,000,000 marks from Berlin luxury stores with Holland and possibly the United States as destinations. The gang bribed police and included Dora, Josef Roeber, Foerster, Louise Morvilius, Ludwig Huels, Macle Bekert, and an unnamed woman with Morvilius charged with knowledge of crimes.
The Atwater Inaugural ball committee met at the Algonquin club to finalize arrangements. Mayor Atwater attended with EB Von Wettberg and Frank J. Brennan on the ticket committee. A coupon on each ticket includes refreshments for two with more at sale and the souvenir program will feature the mayor, autographed by him.
Mystery explosion damages a three story frame building in Rochester central district early today, endangering lives of residents. In New Britain Connecticut the Church of St John the Evangelist suffered partial destruction from an undetermined fire this morning.
A long line stretching over a block formed in bitter cold outside the Motor Registration Department as 1822 licenses were issued. People shivered and danced to stay warm while only a limited number could enter the office, leaving many applicants outside.
Paris reports rumors that Germany will pay the January 15 installment and discuss the February payment. German representatives await Berlin instructions as the Inter-allied Reparations Commission orders payment to end delays. Markers issued as applicants complete registration certificates.
Miss Marie Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs T F Martin of 347 East Main street was guest of honor at a surprise party given by J F club. The evening featured games dancing and refreshments. Guests included Miss Ethel afur why Miss Helen Cavanaugh Miss Grace Kane Gertrude Taulty Mrs Helen O'Neil John Clancy John Neil John Dial Carl Rickenbach T Martin and Haroti O'Neil.
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