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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
13
Berlin reports a government plan to cut food ration prices including flour potatoes meat and fats by half, supported by one and a half billion marks to permanently lower living costs. The move follows a railroad strike, with workers receiving cheaper food in a compromise and a weekly saving of about 27 marks per worker, per an official.
A farm scene depicts Mr. Rousteun demanding why his phone is being removed. The employee answers softly that he was not informed, implicitly suggesting the device may be unnecessary. The dialogue reflects a rural setting and practical tensions over communications.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote questions whether praise improves meals by boosting custom. The exchange suggests praise may not guarantee better quality or customer numbers, hinting at mixed opinions on marketing effects.
A practical guide promotes a balanced diet suitable for all ages with quick lunch ideas to prepare at home or in the office. It emphasizes avoiding imitations and substitutes while offering nutrition tips and meal suggestions.
Dakar, a small West African port on Cape Verde in Senegal, sits along the Atlantic and sits 1,715 miles from Pernambuco. Plans consider a through railway to Europe, potentially making Dakar a major export port linking Europe to South America.
A motor truck owned by Ure O. Sk. Laandry & Co ran away on Herkshire avenue yesterday during a delivery and rolled fifty feet into a pond. It was hauled out, repaired, and running again within an hour with minimal damage. The accident was caused when mischievous boys released the brake.
A long, misspelled house column lists hot weather meal guidance favoring vegetables, fruits, and dairy over meats. It names seasonal produce and suggests fish, cheese, nuts, and cereals for protein, plus varied menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner across days, with desserts and beverages.
The article surveys early 20th century suffrage progress with Kansas officials, Wyoming’s female supervisors, Colorado’s women county superintendents, and Finland’s 24 women among 206 members. It notes Food League probe into meat prices tied to profits, and governors pushing suffrage measures for 1920 elections, with ratifications in several states.
Leech, editor of the Memphis Press, was imprisoned for ten days after contempt charges from Israel Teres court. The case arose from a writ during a local political campaign, as businessmen paraded the principal streets in Leeins, FT. Leech faced jail in Shelby County jail.
A muddled report describes dancing by Commenspy and Vortmunky at a local recreation center led by Mrs May Kapleton. The evening included a concert and leisure activities attended by community members, with interruptions due to unclear agenda and a note about someone working at a school.
Fragmented names and places describe a few relatives and friends visiting Newark and White Plains. References include Ciltoerk Dohosan and Miss Mary Stanteron with mentions of travel, illness, and family gatherings. The text reads like a local social note with incomplete names and addresses.
Douglas Sarts works report remodeling of the Berenu church on Main Street. The curb has been moved three feet and the rear foundation will be started soon. Services during renovation are held at the Gospel tent on Beaubreke Street. Women’s universities and tech schools are mentioned in ties to the project context.
Swedish women who have exercised municipal suffrage in the last decade will gain broader voting rights under the sangre terms GS Hen, marking a notable extension of civic participation for female citizens within local government. The move signals continued progress in gender equality in Sweden's political landscape.
An advertisement touts a palm method to rid skin of hair or fuzzy growths using a paste of powdered delatone and water applied to the surface for minutes then rinsed away. It claims the treatment is harmless and often needs no reapplication, advising buyers to ensure genuine delatone to avoid disappointment.
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