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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1919
Page
7
An advertorial style copy touts Parisian Sage as a simple safe effective hair treatment. It promises thicker abundant hair, a cool comfortable scalp, and immediate visible improvements after first use while warning to buy only genuine Parisian Sage from Giroux for guaranteed satisfaction.
Fairfield officials consider appointing a Br doctor as school physician at the next board meeting in August session. The cost remains unknown while a nurse supplement may be added. Simeon Pease has prepared a favorable report for action next month. The board also plans to adjust janitor salaries and other schemes.
Local notice reports chorus leader Marion Dunham resigning and planning marriage to John Witved Beecher. The wedding is slated for August with a first meeting at her Winchester home. Beecher is son of Frederik Beecher of New Hope. The item notes neighbor gatherings and upcoming nuptials in Greenfield Liberty district.
Miss Marjorie Northrop hosted a linen shower for Miss Margaret Oliphant of Willow Street. Guests included Mildred Post, Esther Neilson, Nancy Sherwood, Charlotte Ward, Anna O’Dwyer and Beatrice Elnamey. Gifts were described as handsome and useful for Miss Oliphant, who will wed in August in Boston and Hingham, Mass.
Allied forces plan a march on Budapest as 150 000 troops assemble near the capital. The force includes colonial and Rouenaniay units, with high command signaling readiness for action surrounding the city.
Navy committee endorses permanent rank for Benson and Sims. Washington report notes Secretary Daniels approves tribute and honors the American naval forces as the war continues.
Fairfield reassignment planning for a trading post celebration on July 22 referenced by local residents. Sp League members of an unknown tribe and the Improved Order of Red Men announce a three day event in Sherman with a daylight cascade at 6 pm Saturday, inviting tribes from various reservations statewide to participate.
Reports from Rome indicate the proposed international demonstrative strike did not gain footing in Italy’s large cities. Deputy Turati and the Intransigeantist leader reportedly agreed that the general strike movement has been effectively checked and no true international action occurred.
Boston July 22 The city’s motion for a temporary injunction to restrain the state treasurer from paying 4 000 000 to public trustees of the Boston elevated railway to cover a deficit in system operation was denied by Judge Edward O Pierce in the Supreme Court.
In Waterbury on July 22 the Rocen family of 48 Congress Avenue reported four children aged two to ten died after eating toad stools and crushed to powder. Three others partially recovered, but the youngest remained in serious condition at Maz hospital today.
Fairfield and Southport residents complain of blocked trolley service on the Norwalk line from Bridgeport due to missing trips. Stranded commuters report hot weather with old six cent Pullmans in use and the issue draws local ire over transit planning.
Boston July 5 1922 Frank OA Steeves automobile dealer was discharged in the police court today after being charged with murdering his wife Dorothy. Steeves admitted having trouble with his wife but said she caused her own death by shooting.
Duty Judge Samuel Ellhe New Haven will occupy the City court bench to try J. W. Bartholomew president of the Ansonia and Derby Ice Tec Corporation. Trial set for Friday at ten oclock in the morning, according to court orders.
A large fire causing substantial damage in the basin district of Bridgeport totals around 700 000 dollars and a separate claim of 100 000 dollars is noted. John Robinson's circus arrives in Bridgeport and will perform today at 2 and 8 at Fairview Avenue Auburn. The show features a tented arena and the Riker’s drug store advertises the same prices as on the grounds.
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