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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
14
London July 21 Sir Donald MacLean opened in the House of Commons on the German peace treaty and the Anglo French treaty debate. He argued that the allies could not recover indemnity unless they trade with Germany, and he regretted that the peace terms hinder immediate reparations and speedy payment of part of the indemnity.
Washington reports the War department and the House Military Affairs Committee have started a campaign to bring home American soldiers who died in France. They oppose the move for many reasons, chiefly out of consideration for relatives, and say investigations show removal would be impractical.
An advertisement touts Poslam medicated cream from Emergency Laboratories New York promising rapid relief from itching eruptions and blemishes. It urges readers to request a free sample and promises clearer healthier skin through daily use.
A dubious advertisement touts a remedy said to cure almost every illness from digestive woes to appendicitis, claiming one dose will prove its worth or money back. The copy includes mis-spellings and sensational lines about drinking to ease pain and suicidal thoughts.
Donald B. MacMillan, Crocker Land expedition leader and Bowdoin College faculty member, will receive a small ice ready schooner named Bowdoin with auxiliary power. The vessel, built to endure ice floes, will carry up to ten crew and sail next summer for a two to three year expedition under the National Geographic Society.
Detroit July 21 Forest fires rage in the northern part of Michigan with greater fury than weeks ago causing millions in damage before rainfall. Many towns and cities face threat, especially around Munistique where the city is said to be surrounded on three sides by flames as thousands fight the blazes amid prayers for rain.
At a Minnesota labor convention in New Ulm 300 of 510 delegates approved forming the Working People's Non-Partisan Political League of Minnesota. The platform calls for an eight hour day and public ownership of utilities and pledges cooperation with the National Non-Partisan League.
Ansonia July 21 The case of J H Bartholomew president of the Ansonia and Derby Ice Corporation charged with conspiracy to restrain production and raise the price of ice was continued for one day to permit securing an outside judge. Counsel indicated a possible demurrer filing and with an outside judge on the bench tomorrow a hearing date will be set.
Washington July 31 the House education committee unanimously recommended passage of a bill to provide funds for federal cooperation with estates and narrow the Senate plan to limit reeducation to workers disabled on the job a floor contest over restoring broader reeducation for all crippled persons in industry or otherwise was anticipated
Kiowa storyteller describes the rainbow as a great measuring worm whose colors draw from flowers. When thunderbird and rattlesnake fight, the rainbow rises to calm them and stop the storm. A boy lost in a desert learns the rainbow’s helper role before returning home.
Police are asked to locate Elsie Mewes of New York City who came to Bridgeport for a job with Ure U. al. C. Co. and has been absent from her home for a year. Her aunt Miss Charlotte BE. O'Brien of West 69th Street offers a reward for information.
Copenhagen dispatch says Bela Kun former head of the Hungarian Soviet government is isolated. Vienna papers report that Budapest Soviet directorate members who had assumed command may be negotiating with the Allies.
Daily Express cites a Geneva dispatch claiming six hangmen were sent from Budapest to West Hungary to execute counter revolutionists. In three weeks, seventy eight counter revolutionists were executed. The excerpt also contains a stray humorous anecdote about a boy and a ball in a parlor.
A flirt with a husband pries into past romance aboard a train. The captain recalls a single, long-ago incident with a very pretty girl in the northbound journey, noting he spoke to no one and gave no chance for conversation. The exchange hints at lingering memory and flirtatious banter.
A lad slipped into the river while fishing near the Richmond Railway Bridge. An older fisherman immediately leapt in and rescued him, then quipped that the boy had all the bait in his pocket. The passerby lauded the rescuer as a noble preserver.
A Philadelphia Inquirer item reports a back and forth between two students about a nap kin and a damp board clue. The exchange highlights a terse clash over ideas and classroom decor in a school setting.
Mrs. Corntassel recalls scolding Josh for oversleeping before his army service. The farmer agrees they cannot criticize his habit now as he rises at daybreak and marches with the roosters on his cornet.
Elizabeth Fenner offers permanent facial hair removal by electric needle, also treats warts and moles with complete privacy. Based in Bridgeport with 15 years experience at 200 Conn Nat, Ban e Building.
Announced in rose blue and nile embroidered blouses with belts of self material and comfortable wear for warm weather. Includes mercerized damask and gingham options, baby knitted vests and bands, plus various patterns and colors. prices range from 19 to 89 cents, with annex prices noted for fabric and trims.
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