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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
9
A Washington report states Admiral Sims will be restored to his prewar rank after the war ends. Returning home, he resumes duties as chief of naval operations, following President’s order and naval leadership decisions.
A fragmented reader text discusses factors behind tooth decay including food softness, eating frequency, hydration, and oral hygiene. It references dental health ideas, unnamed policies, and mentions individuals and brands in a scattered way without a clear narrative or verifiable facts.
Fragmentary puff advert reads as a sexualized product promo for a hair care remedy. It touts a cleanser and shampoo claimed to improve hair appearance, nondescriptly urging use for full effect and presenting dubious outcomes. The language is garbled and promotional, with several misspellings and unclear phrases.
Fragmentary ad style text mentions wealth value and public safety, fairness and accounts. It lists names like SEVEN BANKS and PRUETT Y and hints at health, constipation, and energy. The readable segment suggests an advertisement with scattered phrases and numerous misreads.
A garbled, OCR like block mentions need for kidney medicine and court references. It cites names and places in a distorted form, with phrases about hearings, parole, and advertisements. The readable bits show a medical need intertwined with legal notices in a noisy, low clarity fragment.
Fragmentary text describes jewelry and gifts, mentioning diamonds, Remy and Liamord. It hints at purchases, pins, and personal items, with garbled lines suggesting a sales pitch. Strong entities are unclear due to OCR errors, but references to diamonds and gifts imply a retail promo snippet.
A fragmented piece notes a New York poster and a talking point about Rick Thotven. It references a desert home, a guitar, and iron wood found nearby. The readable text is garbled but hints at a mystery or feature on unusual living costs and personal ingenuity.
Harvey G Went is welcomed back to Bridgeport after his English trip. Local officials, teachers, and professors join a dinner in his honor. He described the English storms and a rescue on the Union Bridge.
The widow of Lewis Cur ied died yesterday after long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at her home, with Rev Chamberia officiating. Burial follows at Stratford family plot. The deceased was known in the city for Barcus‑related ties and was affiliated with a local Friftl badge. Surviving members include daughters and several grandchildren.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses deaths in a period with unclear figures and family statistics, making it impossible to identify specific numbers, dates, or entities referenced. The readable items indicate a health or mortality context but lack concrete names or locations.
An article describes a planned three hour mail service route from New York to Washington. It outlines the idea of an organized fast mail train and office arrangements, mentioning New York and Washington, plus the expected arrival times and staging points.
In Sofia, uncertainty surrounds the results of the peace delegates mission. Officials warn against expectations of gains or territorial changes. Despite tough talk and bitter remarks, there is cautious hope that justice will be served and decisions will be made independently of outside influence.
Berlin July 38 Representatives of the Omsk government have arrived in Berlin to protect Bolshevik interests. The so called Russian committee is not a formal diplomatic mission, but the German interior minister is coordinating with the committee on passports for Russians. In a separate note, a girl named Tuha Robstock fell from a slide and fractured her left leg at Old Mill Green playground. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment after first aid at Fancygene hospital.
A church leader plans to oversee duties at Saint George Church during the pastor's absence. Parishioners will join with Chaist factions to maintain services and address questions, ensuring continuity of guidance and worship.
The Bridgeport council plans to open a new permanent employment bureau within two weeks at a more central city location. Martin Tearne will lead the bureau with a staff of assistants, expanding the system of regional services for veterans and workers across the United States.
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