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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
11
A fragmented cartoon caption suggests a Chicago street fight where a man was poked with a stick. The magistrate intervenes as a legal action begins, reflecting a tense urban scene captured in the period illustration.
An advertisement urges travelers to carry a Daylo flashlight, comparing its usefulness to a toothbrush. It promotes Eveready Tungsten batteries and highlights models like Liberty Daylo No 3661 and No 703, noting hands-free convenience for home or outdoor use.
Retail listings show Daylo line availability at multiple pharmacies and stores including BaNard's 200 Wood Ave and The Cannon Pharmacy 1349 State St. Also listed are Crescent Ave Carison Pharmacy 2721 9 dain and City News Co. 606 Fairfield Ave with various hardware and auto supply vendors and distributors such as Daylo Distributors and American Hardware Stores Inc.
A powerful aurora borealis event disrupted telegraph and telephone networks across the United States and Canada shortly after noon. The disturbance cut thousands of miles of wire, with reports reaching as far south as Hansan City. Western Union notes it was the heaviest, most extended atmospheric disturbance in its records.
George Griffin nineteen year old son of Afr and Mrs Jeremiah Griffin of Baldwin Street Waterbury ran away more than a year ago to join the Faranum and Walley circus. He was captured in Washington DC last week and Sunday reached Hillside home under guard for observation. Authority suggests mental detention as investigators seek his parents in this city.
Dora and Arthur Rogers seek a restraining order against Frank Canigari, owner of a Fairfield Avenue restaurant, alleging the restaurant fans’ noise disrupts sleep and caused illness. Judge Bartlett reserved his decision after yesterday’s hearing in Common Pleas court.
An ad praises a cigarette or tobacco product as exceptionally smooth and mellow, promising new keener enjoyment with every light and suggesting a satisfying, repeatable experience for smokers.
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