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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1919

Page

14

Caruso Paints In Italy During Summer Retreat

Florence August sun finds opera star Enrico Caruso painting a life of Christ in a villa at Signa Lastra near Florence. He speaks of delegations with red armbands amid Italy’s unrest, says he is finishing a miniature stone panorama of Jesus for his chapel before returning to America in a week. The villa echoes American Colonial style as Caruso works on the project.

Florence Italy Wnrico Caruso Bucanmres Signa Lastra Caruso America Signor Caruso Siignora Carus Caruse Jesus Naples

Connecticut Manufacturers Back Government Rail Ownership Plan

The Connecticut Manufacturers Association, Hartford, denounces private rail control and backs the Plumb plan of government ownership. Kent Hubbard, president, says government ownership would curb efficiency and initiative, raise transport costs, and extend privilege to insiders. The group has shared its views with the House railroad committee and Connecticut’s congressional delegation.

Connecticut Manufacturers Association Maniufacturers’ Association of Connecticut Kk. Kent Hubbard Hartford United States House Connecticut Congress

Britain to Admit Many Motor Vehicles Soon

London, Aug 17. A large quantity of American motor vehicles, possibly 6000, may be admitted into Great Britain in the next few months. The plan covers passenger cars, commercial cars, and motor cycles. Importers have been rationed at percentage of 1912 imports. by Sept 1, 1919 transitional policy to be reconsidered. The Board of Trade circularizes trade on an equitable basis for old and new importers, as a temporary arrangement not indicating post–Sept 1 policy.

London Great Britain American Chamber of Commerce Goard Jude America Board of Trade

Daylight Saving Costs Persist for Farmers in Vermnsylvania

Aug 17 report notes farmers in Vermnsylvania cite daylight saving as raising hay and labor costs. They worry dew delays field work and fear reduced yields unless Congress acts to revert to prior time, while crews adjust to later weather and daylight.

Tavira Wester Levy Andere

Take Your Wife To The Ball Game And Learn Love

A humor essay extols baseball as a family cure and urges husbands to take wives to games. The piece blends sports praise with domestic advice and compares the ball field to everyday life, urging couples to communicate, avoid protests, and enjoy the shared thrill as a wholesome pastime.

Man Arraigned After Carrying Concealed Revolver

Patrolman Devine arrested Enrique Mass on Harvey street at 12 30 am for carrying a fully loaded revolver. Suspicious actions prompted questioning at the corner of Housatonic avenue and Columbus street. He will be arraigned in City court this morning.

Devine Enrique Mass Harvey Street Housatonic Avenue Columbus Street

Nervous System Aid Shown in Advertisement

An early advertorial promotes Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a quick relief for headaches sleeplessness deranged digestion and nervous exhaustion claiming benefits for nervous conditions and general well being. It urges readers to buy the product through the advertisement.

Horsford

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