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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1919

Page

20

English Sparrow and Jenny Wren in a Neighborhood Squabble

A lively, humorous scene follows Peter as Jenny Wren and Mr Wren dispute over Bully the English Sparrow who occupies Jenny Wren's old home. Bully scolds, flaunts feathers, and mocks the Wrens while the local birds cheer the couple on, turning the quarrel into a vivid neighborhood affair.

Jenny Peter Mr. Gether Peter Thay Jenny Wren Mrs. Bully Mr. Wren Bully

Italians Land Large Forces In Dalmatia

London May 14 Italian forces land at Zara and Sebenica on the Dalmatian coast. Reuter dispatch from Belgrade says the troops move eastward and fortify ridges and passes.

Dalmatia London Zara Sebenica Reuter Belgrade Passas

Interview with Italian figures on U S role in Europe

Gabriel e D Annunzio and Professor Luuzziatti held a long interview with King Victor Emmanuel in Rome. The session followed an American statement that outlined foreign policy expectations.

Rome Mey Ld Havas Gabriele D’annunazio Luigi Luuzzatti Victor Emmanuel

Fragmentary quote on free America and Italian reunification

A fragment discusses how free America would regret appearing oppressive to millions of Italians seeking to reunite with their mother country. It reflects perspective on national duty and antispection during a historical period.

America

Arthur Henderson to Speak in Bridgeport for Labor Campaign

Arthur Henderson the English labor leader and member of Parliament will visit Bridgeport this fall in support of the American Labor Party campaign officials stated yesterday. He plans to boost the local effort and rally workers for the party.

Arthur Henderson American Labor Party Bridgeport

Request Service Men to Register Here at Once

Soldiers sailors and marines discharged from the service and returned to Bridgeport are urged to register with the Welcome Home committee in the Common Council chambers at City hall at once. The community desires to have all the returning servicemen accounted for and organized.

Bridgeport Welcome Home Committee Common Council City Hall

Copper Market Shows Subtle Expansion Promise

Copper prices firm with producers in control. Nearby metal asked at 13 4 to 13 5 cents a pound and 16 cents for forward deliveries. Domestic sales limited but export inquiries rise. A small red metal sale to Japan hints at neutral demand entering the market.

Japan

Pershing's aide gets Paris embassy job

Paris May 14 Colonel Bentley Mott formerly with General Pershing at Marshal Fochs headquarters has been named military attache at the American embassy in Paris succeeding Major Barclay Warburton of Jenkins town Pa who is returning home to be demobilized.

Paris Bentley Mott General Pershing Marshal Foch Burts Barclay Hy, Warburton Jenkin

Devon Young People Plan Dance Parties

Devon May 14. A number of parties are planned here for a dance by George T. Benham of Bridgeport at Milford Municipal Hall on Friday evening. Guests expected from Bridgeport New Haven and nearby towns. Columbia Ladies orchestra at Bridgeport will provide a varied program of dance numbers under Mrs G T Benham. On May 22 the Benham Brothers minstrel show will be at Gould Armory Derby with the Dunn Brothers George Ragotte and Bill Toomey among the acts. Edward Benham of Shelton in charge of arrangements.

Devon George T. Benham Bridgeport Milford Tas New Haven Columbia Ladies' Orchestra Bridgport G. T. Benham Benham’ Brothers Gould ‘Armory Derby Benham Brothers Dunn Brothers George Ragotte Bill Toomey Edward Benham Shelton Benham

Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief

A vintage ad touts Freezone as a tiny bottle from drug stores. A few drops on tender corns or calluses stop pain, then allow easy removal of the corn or callus with no irritation. It claims to remove hard and soft corns between toes and bottom-foot calluses, quickly and easily.

Removes Hairy Growths Without Pain or Sobher

It claims a simple home method to remove hair using delatone powder mixed with water to form a stiff paste. The paste is applied to the hairy area, rubbed off after about two minutes, and the hairs are said to be gone. The note warns to use real delatone to avoid disappointment.

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