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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
6
Madame Santallier seeks American godmothers for 995 French war orphans educated by the French government. She already has photos of 125 more orphans needing god parents. Each contributor gives 3 dollars per month, sent to the child’s town mayor. letters from the children have been translated for Western benefactors.
Probate Commissioners Frank Nolan and Howard W. Wakeman held a second hearing on creditor claims against Paul Boray's estate in Bridgeport. Ferdinand Barass faced the only claim, for 703.26 tied to a note endorsed by Victor Schwartz. A Hungarian writing indicated Boray promised to cover if Schwartz could not pay. The final hearing was scheduled for Wednesday at 2 PM.
Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox renowned authoress arrived at her home in Branford from New York City by motor ambulance after a stay in England and abroad. Her condition is believed improved though she had been seriously ill.
Washington July 21 The resignation of Colonel Samuel Z Ansell former acting judge advocate general of the Army was accepted today by Secretary Baker He said Ansell will continue his fight for radical revision of the Army courts martial system
Waterbury police report an epidemic of burglaries over Sunday with about a dozen locations hit including several stores. The home of Patrolman Frank Friel was entered and $171 in cash and a watch stolen. several arrests have been made.
General Pershing, in London for a string of engagements, was hosted at luncheon by the Duke of Connaught, the former Governor General of Canada, during a busy cycle of official entertainments.
The Welcome Time Employment Bureau at 303 Wairfield Avenue secured positions for soldiers last week. During the week 298 people applied and Lieutenant Eric Nutt, in charge, stated yesterday that by week’s end he expects to place enough soldiers to fill the openings.
Boston July 31 The car service on the Boston Elevated System resumed after a four day strike. Car men returned to work with an eight hour day and wage increases up to 62 cents an hour, a rise from 48 cents. They had sought 72 1/2 cents hourly.
Representative Mann of Illinois returned to the House floor for the first time in two months following a health-related absence after the new Congress began. In a separate matter, W. P. Kilpatrick was sworn in as a commissioner of the Superior Court by Judge William M. Maltbie after being admitted to the war in New Haven recently.
Verona resident Wm M Lamp son shares a personal testimony after using Fruit-atives Liver Tablets to ease years of rheumatic pains. The ad promotes 50c per box six for 2.50 and a 25c trial size, available at dealers or by mail from Fruit-atives Limited.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a gentle herbal remedy for kidney, liver, or bladder trouble and promises fast relief. It notes availability in druggists and offers a sample bottle by mail with a ten cent request to Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York, mentioning the Bridgeport Standard Telegram and Post.
An advertisement extols Meek & R Calox Tooth Powder highlighting hydrogen peroxide lime water and oxygen as whitening and anti decay agents. It claims gradual whitening in water, release of oxygen to combat decay, refreshing taste and no druggy flavor, urging a ten day trial and noting availability at Hindle Drug Stores and Cannon Pharmacy in Bridgeport.
We state the plant closure was to prevent confusion for a few days and, for employer and workers, to resume operations soon. Work will restart with remaining differences settled by simple negotiation. Regular bus service will be resumed as usual.
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