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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
11
A quirky handwritten note from Percy Crosby asks Monty Vanastor and Dick Wapabist to help cash a 500 dollar check, mentioning greeting Artie and planning to hit the high places tonight. The message blends casual banter with a financial request.
Johnny Chuck learns of a robbing spree by Blagky the Crow after Mr Islacksnake is driven from the orchard. Robins mourn their eggs eaten while Welcome and other neighbors fear the culprit. Skimmer vows to uncover the mastermind as birds of the Old Orchard rally to drive away the thief.
Rome reports several thousand injured in towns and villages damaged by the Sunday quake near Marenes. Early tallies list up to one hundred killed, with Florence hospitals overwhelmed by the injured.
The quake's death toll surpasses a hundred with thousands injured across Florence Aregsy and Siena. Residents camp in open areas as engineers soldiers and Red Cross move supplies to stricken zones. Hospitals overflow while relief work continues amid Tuscany's worst tremor in 15 years.
Derby June 30 Only one saloon in this city will close tomorrow despite a federal closing order. The Hotel Clark connected saloon obeyed the hotel association directive and posted the notice to close after business hours. The other 30 Derby saloons will open as usual.
New York June 30 The cruiser Montana with troops aboard was reported by wireless to be delayed by engine trouble and would not dock until tomorrow.
Postmaster Charles F Greene projects a rise in letter and card volume with returns to prewar rates but cautions revenue may not rise. He notes war work and industry shifts boosted 1917-18 receipts and parcel traffic remains strong, including significant foreign shipments from Bridgeport.
Sergeant M. FE Amrich receives welcome home after 12 months overseas and 11 months in the U S medicalMENT of the injury. Sunday Merit at 60 Arctic street features music and dancing as part of the homecoming event.
A Howland Dry Goods Co. advertisement promotes The Great Cleaner as a color-safe solution for silks velvet and delicate fabrics. It guarantees no ring effect and targets spots and sat marks that appear on evening and dinner gowns.
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