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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1919

Page

6

Reported Dead Kenneth Thomas Aleve and Well

Kennet A Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs William Prema, of North street, is alive and well according to a letter from GC Geye Jeut dated April 7. Thomas, a Red River veteran, was reported as dying in April while serving in Macedonia. His parents had not heard from him since March after he wrote of moving from Athens to Macedonia. The letter brought great relief to the family.

Thomas William Pon Nornith Street Socom Hay Macedonia Thoms Sinee Athens

Must Sign Treaty Or Be Massacred Says Von Berle?

Fragmented report from a 1919 era wire mentions a German councillor returning from Berlin asserting the German delegation would meet to sign the peace terms. A voice warned of massacre if the treaty is not signed, amid public impatience and pressure over economic clauses.

Samluies Krener Wireldss Berle Logand Berlin Dan Seam Lowe

Roberti and DeFrancis wed in Bridgeport ceremony

Nicholas E. Roberti son of Mrs. Roberti of Main Street and Anna DeFrancis daughter of Mrs. DeFrancis of Linen Avenue were married yesterday morning at Haly Rosary Church by Rev. Angelo DeTore. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home. Antonio DeFrancis was best man and Gertrude Finaldi was bridesmaid. The couple left for Boston for a week and will reside at 40 Linen Avenue upon return.

Nicholas Roberti Roberto Roberti Rast’ Main Street Migsina dePrancis Vray Farrancis Linen Avenue Angelo DeTore Cat ‘Ie Haly Rosary Church Roverti Rycum Standard Telegram Antonio Delfrancis Gertrude Finaldi Boston Bridgeport Obndary Dennis I. ‘Sullivan Dennis Sullivan William H. O'Hara Colorado ‘Avenue St. Peter's R. C. Church Thomas J. Kelly William ‘O'Leary Orvilles Morten Michael Zhenry Louis John Cronan John Tague Patrick O'Brien Moses Wilaan James Wilson Robert Orgilte St. Michael’s Cemetery

Banish Nervousness Promises Quick Mood Boost Pills

A vintage advertisement hawks Wendell's Ambition Pills from Hindley Pharmacy and Hartigan Drug Store. It claims rapid relief from nervousness fatigue indigestion and low vitality with a money back promise, urging readers to buy immediately and start feeling better within days.

Wendell Hindley Pharmacy Hartigan Deeg Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Store

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo for Hair Care Ad

An old ad promotes refined coconut oil shampoo as gentle and greaseless. It claims common soaps damage the scalp and hair, while coconut oil shampoo cleanses with one or two teaspoonfuls, leaving hair silky and bright.

Fragments of Hair Treatment and Probate Notice

An article fragment describes a hair removal treatment using delatone mixed with water. It also reports a probate notice from Bridgeport District concerning the estate of a deceased person. The court schedules a hearing for the administrator's application and requires publication of notice before a specified date.

Belgium Claims Territory Under Belgian Protest

The committee report favorable to Belgium discusses Belgian claims to parts of territory, noting the Scheldt issue and details from ministers. It highlights the Belgian positions on borders and the implications for the peace conference and regional boundaries.

Belgium JARAS Mga Elery Fravtr Bts Tip Aleeret Piackon Pepe Pees Ely Ghent

New England Westinghouse to reopen Springfield plant

Rumored plan to manufacture small motors in Springfield by a New England Westinghouse unit. The move would create jobs for 2,000 to 2,400 workers as a revival after months of partial plant shutdowns. The site and exact dates remain under discussion.

Springfield Milhufaguritiz Company I Burgh New England Rifts Ap Xine

Stratford sued over building line expansion dispute

Olaf Christianson of Bridgport sues the Town of Stratford claiming damages to his property from a town building line change established in April. The building line shifts eight feet back from the street, with alleged damages around 48000. Other property owners may file similar suits.

Stratror Tor Olaf Chr Nson Bridgapoar Ray Urdurht Stratford Ling Christianson Selleck

Aeronautic Federation excludes German federation allies

Paris May 19 The International Aeronautic Federation held its first postwar meeting with Prince Roland Bonaparte in the chair Frank P Lahm coordinated U S efforts A resolution was passed unanimously to bar enemy federations from the federation until their nations join the League of Nations

Paris International Aeronautic Federation Prince Roland Bonaparte Frank

Arraign-man Charged Over Gun Threat in City Court

Carl Augustson of Bensod Road Fainfeld was arraigned in City Court yesterday on drunkenness breach of the peace and carrying concealed weapons. The case was continued. Augustson held on bonds of 150. He was arrested Saturday night after threatening to shoot a conductor who ejected him. C. W. Boyer of Boston Lectures Avenue and Mount Grove Street reported the incident.

Carl Augustson Bensod Road Fainfeld Augustson C. W. Boyer Boston Lectures Avenue Mount Grove Street

Boyers to Explain Ice Making Methods in Lecture

C W Boyers of Boston will lecture tomorrow night in the National Association for Stationary Engineers rooms at Studio building Fairfield avenue on refrigeration. He will display machinery and methods of making ice. Funeral notices recount multiple local obituaries with services, burials, and mourners listed for Sullivan Wilson Huck Litchfield MacParkne and others.

Living Without Arms or Legs Soldiers Hear Government Help

An inter vesting meeting at the High School auditorium will show reconstructive work for disabled soldiers and sailors. Lou Young and Charles Weishell of the American Expeditionary Forces will speak. demonstrations of artificial limbs are planned. The event, under Bridgeport American Red Cross, outlines government aid and local committee leadership.

Audi ‘Torium Lou Young Charles Bs. Weishell Jemiprican Speditionary Porres Young Weihell Lucy Osberne Wight Home Service Section Bridgeport American Cross Committee On

God Will Protect Him Says Mrs Hawker On News

London May 10 Men Hawker wife of veteran aviator went to Brooklands to await his arrival this afternoon and was there when news came that he had to land in the ocean off the Irish coast. God will protect my man she said with brave effort to keep back tears. If he is lost it was against big odds. No man could do more.

London iMen Brooklands

Paris Review Says Poli Players Stage My Irish Rose

The Poli Players offered a current comedy drama titled My Irish Rose by Neil Bwomey. It marked the 38th play and 446th season performance, praised for balanced construction and dialogue, with witty, poignant Irish life and a dramatic turn. Alice Clements returned warmly, May B. Gurs impressed with stage presence, and Chara Bell from Stratford-on-Paris led a strong supporting cast.

Paris Poli Neil Bwomey Girts Alice Clements Eviu Fenfalse En Fire Company Chara Bell Stratford-on- Paris Weil

Farewell Service for 1020 Ambulance Company

A farewell service for members of the 1020 Ambulance Company will be held at 10:30 next Sunday morning at People's Church. Rev. Howard P. Davis of Wesleyan University will conduct the service. he serves as chaplain for the Ambulance Company. Members are expected from across the state and all men who have returned from active duty are invited.

102Nd Amoulance People’s Church Howard P. Davis Wesleyan University Ambilange Company

Real Wonder Worker For Wrinkled Faces

An old advertisement touts saxolite as a miracle facial remedy. It claims rapid, harmless wrinkle reduction and cosmetic improvement by dissolving saxolite in liquor to apply to the skin, urging readers to consult their druggist for the product.

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Danger Ahead Kidney Trouble Health Advice PSA

Fragmented ad style text urges avoiding kidney issues with proposed remedies. It mentions symptoms like back ache and bladder trouble and includes dubious claims about drops and tonics. The piece reads like a distorted vintage medicine advertisement with inconsistent spelling and nonsensical phrases.

Despondent man takes life after wife's death

A grieving husband ended his life after the death of his wife. The body was found in their home by a relative, with authorities investigating the tragedy as a suicide.

Arnold Newlander Case Continued Until Monday

Arnold Newlander son of Mr and Mrs Olof Newlander of Ridgefield avenue and a student at Rosenbaum school Milford is charged with manslaughter in the death of Cullen Brown of Detroit Michigan, a student at the same school. The hearing before Judge Omar W Pratt was postponed to Monday morning May 36 at 9 o'clock due to counsel’s absence. Newlander is held in bonds of 1000 furnished by Mr Regenbaum head of Milford preparatory school. He is charged as criminally responsible for Brown's death following an automobile accident at Memorial bridge at 1 80 o'clock Wednesday morning.

Arnold Newlanderson Olof Newl Siday Ridgefield Avenue Rosenbaum School Milford Cullen Brown Detroit Mich Omar W. Pratt Milford Town Court Jaco B.len Newlander Regenbaum Milford Preparatory School Brown St. . Raphael's Hospital Haven Memorial Bridge

Odd Fellows Meeting Plans Initiations and Elections

The American Legion and Odd Fellows groups hold meetings at the Armory and 176 Fairfield Ave to discuss rate by law changes, initiation of 29 candidates for Mach lodge, and officers election. Deputy Grand Master William T. Meyer of Adelphian lodge is poised for grand master post at the New Haven grand lodge meeting.

Sops St. George Magna Arty Fodke Sons of George Fairfield Avenue Magna Charta Pioneer Lodges Order Pioneer Lodge Magna Gharta Lodge Mach Lodge Odd Fellows Willam T. Meyer Adelphian Lodge Big Cily Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows New Haven Meyer Bridgeport Pequonnock Lodge Wodysta Mitery Mirseh New London Balfimore William Hutchison Naw Haven Sidnay W. Challenger Challenger Groton

New York Business Editor Edward Call Dead at 64

Edward Payson Call, business manager of the Journal of Commerce, died today at his home in Larchmont Manor, Wisconsin, after a two week illness from pneumonia. He leaves a widow and four children. Born in West Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was 64.

New, York Edward Payson Call The Journal of Commerce Larchmont Manor Wis Ben West Cambridge Mass

Child Saved From Worms Propaganda Adclaims Dr True's Worm Elixir

A testimonial from N. Giley of West Newbury Mass touts Dr True's Worm Elixir claiming it cured her six children. The piece lists worm symptoms such as swollen stomach foul breath and dull eyes and urges immediate dosing with the elixir.

Dr. True

Hair Shampoo Made From Canthax Gives Clean Soft Hair

An ad explains a simple canthax shampoo mixed with hot water dissolves oil dirt and dandruff. It claims gentle cleansing leaves hair clean soft pliant and with natural color and shine. Easy to prepare at home using a teaspoonful of canthax from a druggist.

Tiz for tired and sore feet

A 25 cent box of Mig from the drug store offers instant relief for tired aching feet. It soothes swelling reduces soreness and burning and ends shoe tightness and foot troubles.

Avith

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