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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1919

Page

3

Tax commissioner completes Connecticut corporate tax levy

William H. Corbin, Connecticut state tax commissioner, yesterday concluded the fourth annual levy on corporations doing business in the state. One thousand eight hundred seventy-nine corporations filed reports showing a balance subject to income tax, levying 1,717,628.28 dollars in tax. Reports from 2,988 firms showed no balance or no operations, with no taxes due.

Hartaworl William Wi. Corbin Iis Cellineais Corporation

Advice to Mothers on Bowel Care for Children

An old advertisement urges mothers to use Mek & Ro Analax as a reliable laxative that frees the bowels without griping. It claims the product strengthens bowels, resembles fruit drops, and tastes like gel with a castor oil-like effect. It markets McKesson and Robbins products and lists Bridgeport stores and pharmacists as sellers.

Phiuke McKesson and Robbins MeKesson and Bridgepot Kindle Cannon Pharmacy State Street J. Verrilli Main Street Pond Drugists

Kiowa hero crafts legendary magic war club

Ey Chibe Talan Kiowa tale recounts a warrior’s quest for power after defeating rival chiefs. A young man, guided by a white bear spirit, carves a magic war club from stones and a blue bush, shaping a weapon that embodies destiny and strength.

Bank Failure Triggers Breadshop Run In Philadelphia

A bank collapse at North Pennsylvania bank sparked a bakery run as Mrs Loschenkohl demanded $100 in interest. Baker Lewis H Mitchell, faced with the crowd, offered buns and bread while the shop’s shelves emptied under the loaf parade. The scene followed the bank’s collapse and tied to Mitchel’s explanation as the bread line formed.

Philadelphia North Pennsylvania Bank Wakery Lewis H. Mitchel Durak Loschenkohl Mitehel Ley Tabane Poonsylvania

Aldermen to Consider Army Food Purchase

Aldermen will submit a 9 law proposal to the city council regarding securing army rations. Mayor Wilson aims to ensure city residents receive provisions, with details to be reviewed by the board before a final vote.

Manor Wilson

Notable N G Tells Martin About Unwanted Presence

Fragmented report recalls N G objecting to Martin as unwanted. Text mixes garbled names and phrases, referencing political or social tensions, with unclear claims about counts, stages, and artifacts. The passage appears part of a larger political or civic article with disrupted OCR.

Father of murdered youth breaks down in grief

Frank Adadair, 58, mourns son Frank Adadair Jr., 19, stabbed to death in bed at a Bridgeport residence. He learned of the tragedy while working as a laborer at a dam. At City Morgue he wept and was led away by tenants, expressing no reason for the harm to his son. The roommate, Burtilo Fonseca, is accused in the fatal stabbing.

Frank Adadair Offfrank Adadair, Jr Pent Broke Street Bridgeport Iousintonie Dam City Morgue Adadair Adudair Burtilo Foncesta

Wakefield Miss Mabelle Corey Letters Wait for Arrival

In Wakefield Massachusetts reports say Miss Mabelle Corey promised to come to Wakefield in summer after seeking a match. Dozens of letters addressed to Miss Corey in care of local offices have accumulated due to missing a street address.

Amore Mishel Mabelle

Down Drop price on refrigerators in Fourth floor sale

Advertises refrigerator sale with white enamel and galvanized linings, 85 gal ice capacity, weights around 245 pounds, and price range from $15 to $19.50. Describes ash cases with oak panels brass hinges and catches insulated side walls sealed back lid top for ice, roomy food chambers with sanitary shelves, notes they will depart soon at new prices.

One of finest couch hammocks for sale

One of finest couch hammocks priced at 15 dollars. The piece features a tufted mattress with graceful roll edge, pockets at the ends to keep newspapers from blowing away, and a firm woven wire spring bed. It tilts for head support and rests on a strong foundation. Third floor.

Scarcity of Teachers Predicted by Professor

Columbia University professor George Th sgraver warns a shortage of teachers across universities if salaries are not raised. He cites business lure and broader devaluation of teaching roles, urging higher pay to attract qualified candidates amid rising specialization.

George Th Sgraver Coboone Teba Varsity Sationel Educational Association Lyeler Wankers Chewher Dor Lege Shpayer

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