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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
9
Major Frederick W. Huntington, a 38 year old Ansonia native and World War I veteran, has returned home. He commanded the third battalion of the 18th infantry, First Division, overseas duty, enlisted in 1914, and earned the French War Cross for bravery in action during the war.
William G. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, has been retained by Chile as financial adviser to lead its push to secure U S loans. A three member Chilean mission has been in New York since April seeking about 30 million dollars to rehabilitate the railway system.
General Pershing, commander in chief of the American forces, visited the British War Office in London to present Distinguished Service medals to prominent officials including Viscount Milner, secretary for the colonies, and Winston Spencer Churchill. The ceremony accompanied the Victory parade preparations.
SEYMOUR July 16 The Tingue Manufacturing Company strike ended today with only about a dozen workers remaining out of 156 employed earlier. The strike, which claimed 75 workers yesterday, concluded without confessions from the strikers. General Pershing later visited the Hotel Savoy as a guest of the Tunehega Club in Seymour. Premier Venizelos of Greece appeared before the Inter-allied Council in Paris to discuss Asia Minor issues.
Article touts Lifebuoy Health Soap as a preventive for diaper rash and chafing. Dr. William Allen Pusey cited, claiming the soap’s antiseptic properties reach pores and keep skin clean and protected. It emphasizes a unique hygienic odor and urges readers to buy a cake at groceries or dept stores.
The American Legion invites war workers and veterans to the season opener dance at Lordship Manor with Murray's ten piece orchestra. Patronesses listed include Mrs. Percy Anderson and many others. Scouts from First Evangelical Lutheran church will practice at Walnut Beach today.
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