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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
13
France reports a rough tally of footwear needs for soldiers, with Pershing’s demands set at about 18,500 pairs per 25,000 men. The aggregate yearly figure nears 206 billion dollars for the nations in the war, reflecting mass supply costs across the Allied forces.
A fragmentary note recalls The Artist studying abroad with a friend in London. The speaker jokes about never having seen such beasts, mentioning England and the Passing Show for context.
The famed English beauty Countess Nada Torby plans an August visit to the United States after a Canada tour. She intended the trip before the war and will stay with socially prominent hosts to bolster social ties between Britain and America.
A complimentary banquet was held at the Colonial Ballroom Fairfield Avenue to honor the 37th anniversary of St Josephs T. B. E Society. Guests enjoyed Murray's Orchestra, a banquet, and speeches by Francis P. Dunnigan John Neary Jr Daniel McPadden and James Coffey. Entertainers George West William McCarthy Andrew Sullivan and William Keenan performed.
A fragmented wartime style remark questions a rival’s skill and play. The line hints at humor amid competition, with a playful jab about someone playing better. The context remains ambiguous but centers on golf and rivalry.
Henry O Hanley of 17 Cross Street Belfast Maine writes that Dr Prue's Elixir saved his life. The ad touts Dr True's Elixir as a family laxative worm expeller that tones the stomach moves bowels expels worms. It lists worm symptoms including deranged stomach swollen lips sour stomach offensive breath pale face dull eyes nocturnal teeth grinding and itching. It urges readers to get Dr True's Elixir from Auburn Maine dealers for a small cost and notes it has been on the market for over four years.
The Vatican palace in Rome covers thirteen and one half acres, making it the largest building. Its many additions and enlargements show it was constructed over several centuries.
A new telephone system is being installed in Bridgeport schools under the Board of Education action. The old system had three trunk lines for several schools. the new setup offers six trunk lines and direct wires into the office, with capacity for 80, improving service to school principals, officials, and the public.
The Elberfeld Lokal Anzeiger correspondent reports that American British and Belgian armies of occupation view moves toward a Rhenish republic as French intrigue. They maintain neutrality while noting France seeks by roundabout means what it failed to gain from President Wilson, namely the left bank of the Rhine.
South Chaplin June 4 William H. Southworth age 22 of 522 South Almond Street Fall River Mass a salesman for the National Drug company was killed last night when his car left the road struck a fence and slid down a twenty foot embankment authorities said he died at the scene the mechanism of the crash was under investigation by local police
Paris workers from subway tram and bus services walked to work as transit operations halted. Early reports say the strike spreads across trades with growing numbers, from 350 000 previously to as high as 600 000 in the Paris district, despite leaders' cautions.
Corinthian lodge F and A M will work the fellowcraft degree at a stated communication in the Masonic temple at 7 40 o clock Tuesday night June 10. Men to serve supper after the lodge at West Congregational church Monday evening at 7. The note ends with a fragment about a baby sleeping many hours.
Stephen Maloney wins at the Fifth District Republican Club meeting held in Norman Street rooms. William Standley takes second, receives a silk shirt, and summer pinochle play is suspended. Club plans carnival at circus grounds in West End starting July 7. next Tuesday a committee will be named. Also notes a Persian sorrow tree blooms only at night, with flowers opening at dusk.
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