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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1919

Page

5

Chewink the Towhee Learns of Family Ties and Courage

In the Green Forest Chewink the Towhee thanks Pete Rabbit for warning him about Reddy Fox. Peter asks about Chewink’s family, and Chewink explains he belongs to the Finch and Sparrow group, noting many relatives like Rosebreast the Grosbeak and Glory the Cardinal. He spends much time on the ground and tends a ground nest near his mate Mrs Towhee.

Chewinke Chewink Towhes Reddy Fox Towhee Pete Rabbit Peter Rabbit Peter Reddy Finch

U S Property Bids To Be Opened Today In Connecticut

Sealed bids for the sale of government property in the Bridgeport district, covering Connecticut and part of Massachusetts, will be opened this afternoon at 1 30 in Room 418 Liberty Building. Bids will be opened weekly on Mondays, with the Ordnance Department in charge.

Bridgepore District Connecticut Massachusetts District Salvage Board Liberty Building Ordnance

Status of Danzig Probed at Peace Conference

The German delegation sent a note to Taul Dutasta seeking enlightenment on Danzig status. It asks when Danzig will be declared a free town and the nationality of its inhabitants, and requests clarification of future relations between Danzig and Poland.

Versailles Taul Dutasta Danzle Danae Danzig Poland

Knife duel on Ha lett street ends in arrests

Michael Ran of 68 Gilmore street and Tony Ruggiero of 328 Beardsley street clashed with knives after an argument on Ha lett street Saturday night. Both were treated at Manergoney hospital and placed under arrest for a hearing this morning. Ran had a cut on the neck and Ruggiero two cuts on the arm.

Halett Street Michael Gilmore Street Tony Ruggiero Beardsley Street Manergoney Hospital Han Ruggiero

Ex Chief of Police Leads Berlin Funds Raid

A parliamentary inquiry reports huge sums diverted to Spar tan factions during last winter’s Berlin revolution led by former Chief of Police Elborn. Ledger notes suggest guard Wiehborn aided, while six million marks were allegedly taken from railway funds. Auditor claims numerous raids on treasury via fake registrations and uncharged expenditures. آلاف cigar confiscates vanished amid the old police regime.

Berlin Atle Roumania Auditoré Faion

Post Office Tests Motorbike Parcel Distribution

Annamieenien post office will trial a motorcycle sidecar to deliver pressed post packages in the city suburbs. The current truck delivery will not be disturbed during the test run supervised by Postmaster Charles J Crresne.

Annamieenien Charles J. Crresne

American Attitudes on Oxford Tea and Social Life

The American Expeditionary Force members studying in British universities report less isolation at Oxford and Cambridge than in American schools. They note college athletics and frequent teas promote sociability, with Oakford-like student culture curbing loneliness. Lieutenant Keith Lorenz, NY, Harvard graduate, writes Isis.

London America Oxford Cambridge Keith Lorenz New York City Harvard Isis

Krumbles Ad Promises Money-Back Trial

A Kellogg advertisement invites readers to try Krumbles with a full package at risk. If not fully pleased, grocers refund 14 cents and Kellogg reimburses them. The copy touts improved cereal quality from Battle Creek and links Krumbles to Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes.

Kellogg Toasted Corn Make Co Battle Creek Mieh

Mrs. Lewis of Brooklyn Praises Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Bram G. Lewis of 30 Vernon Ave Brooklyn recounts a year-long run down condition with headaches and side pains that improved dramatically after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women with similar troubles to try the remedy and notes the company offers guidance based on forty years of experience.

Brooklyn Lydia E. Pinkham Bram G. Lewis Vernon Ave Lewis Lydia B. Pinkham

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