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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

5

Examine Bank Book for Wee Germ Divorced Truth Teller

A San Francisco divorce column by Judge Thomas F. Graham warns about money as the root of marital trouble. The piece argues lack of funds fuels deceit and splurging, urging couples to quit foolish expenditures to save their marriage and avoid divorce court scrutiny. It emphasizes prudence, restraint, and honest finances as the path to a square deal and stable family life.

Les Limony Uncle Circe Wittent

Transatlantic Steamship Schedules Mention Various Vessels

Listing of ships and voyage dates between New York and European ports including Cherbourg Southampton Plymouth Mauretania Carmania and Mauretania with August September October schedules and multiple routes indicate routine passenger and freight services. Names such as Vauban Carmania Ordunia and Royal George appear with voyage months and port pairings.

New York Liverpool Ordunn Vauban Carmania Ordunia Cherbourg Southampton Mauretania Plymouth Mavre Royal George Kroyal George

Hartford Carpenters Demand More Pay

Hartford August 13 carpenters on Hartford's new water system near Reservoir No 1 protested for higher pay. They demanded 7 1 2 cents an hour for ten hours totaling 8 75 a day, with time and a half for overtime and open shop. Superintendent Hilton said the firm could not meet the demands, and 20 men reportedly did not report for work though officials disputed the figure.

Hartford Reservoir No. 1 Hilton New York Ailton

Lemons and Orchard White Promote Quick Skin Lightening

An old advertisement promotes mixing lemon juice with three ounces of Orchard White to create a cheap freckle sunburn and tan lotion. It claims rapid fading of freckles sunburn and windburn and a whiter complexion, declaring the product harmless and available at grocers and drugstores.

Strikers Clash With Sheriffs at Peoria Plant

Rioting broke out at the Keystone Steel and Wire plant in Peoria Illinois as strikers clashed with deputy sheriffs protecting the facility. More than twenty shots were fired and two strikers were reported wounded. The week long strike involved about 800 Keystone workers demanding a closed shop and opposing supposed strike breakers from Chicago and Johnstown Pennsylvania.

Peoria Ill Keystone Steel and Wire Company Shers Chicago Johnstown Keystone

Costa Rica President's Brother Assassinated

Washington reports state that Joaquin Tinoco, brother of Costa Rica's president, was assassinated on August 10. No details provided. Unclear if President Macca remains in the country as inquiries note his leave of absence. Joram Tinoco was his legal successor.

Washington Joaquin Tinoco Costa Rica State Department Macca Costa Riva Congress Joram Tinoco

Anglo-Russian Offensive On Dvina River Flattens Six Battalions

London reports a successful Anglo-Russian advance on the Dvina river on August 1. The War Office says six Holshe idkr battalions were destroyed with over 1,000 prisoners and 72 field guns captured along with numerous machine guns.

London Holsheidkr Dpvina C48eo

Pocket Picker Poses at Public Sale Scene

A man named Mibert Bird of Alice street allegedly pickpocketed a passerby yesterday while the victim waited in line at the public municipal sale at Rising House No. 4. The incident occurred near the seating area where people queued to bid on items. Police were alerted but no arrests reported at this time.

SALI Mibert Bird Alice Ostreet Sameone Rising House No. 4

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