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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
20
Jenny and Peter discuss forest neighbors visiting their new home. Wren, Sparrow, Scratcher the Fox, and Reddy Fox appear in a playful, questioning exchange. Peter proudly explains Scratcher’s two footed scratching, while Jenny challenges the accuracy of their memories in a breezy woodland anecdote.
Mrs Norman Collins wife of the purchasing agent will christen the last wooden ship built for Wollaston Shipbuilding Company. The ship named Albee will be launched at 3 45 tomorrow afternoon with Collins as sponsor honoring the government contract for six ships.
Frank Webb of this city pleaded guilty to committing arson before Judge John E Keeler in criminal superior court yesterday and was sentenced to one year in jail.
Commander Towers leads NC-1 NC-3 and NC-4 from Rockaway Beach toward Halifax amid uncertain weather. NC-4 suffers engine trouble, later rejoined by NC-1 and NC-3 after delays. all planes reach Halifax with the Baltimore迎 welcoming crew aboard.
City Auditor Keating reports salary increases for police fire and school staff pushed expenditures to 7,967,725.20, up 1,416,877. From revenues of 9,076,033.71 the city left a balance of 1,108,278.21, compared with prior year revenues of 5,752,113.89.
The War Trade Board announced a policy restricting German dye imports to only what is necessary for the United States. An eight member advisory committee, with four dye producers and four consumers, will determine the extent German dyes are needed.
The Welfare Committee of the Devon Improvement Association finished plans for a flag raising at Liberty Rock on Memorial Day morning. A parade from Naugatuck Avenue headquarters led by the Devon Drum Corps will precede a ceremony with a new flag. The procession returns to the center for the day’s events, inviting broad participation from residents and clubs.
Ping Bodie of the Yankees urges major league owners to remove bright signs in ballparks. He claims signage distracts players and lowers nerves, suggesting a 25 to 26 percent gain in outfield efficiency if signs are eliminated. Bodie cites sun glare for his center-field move and notes support from players like Speaker and Roth among others.
Weather brings colds and grippe warns of influenza risk. Begin early to ward off attack by cleansing the system with castor oil or Mayapple laxative pills. If a cough develops use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, an alcohol-free tonic said to soothe mucous membranes and ease stagnation.
A health column advises readers to treat sluggish kidneys by using four ounces of Rad Salts daily, a mixture of citric acid from lemons and oat cloves with lithia. It claims this remedy cleans and stimulates kidneys, neutralizes urine acids, relieves backache and rheumatic pains, and is inexpensive and safe for meat eaters.
A physician explains that cosmetics clog pores and harm complexion. He advocates mercotized wax as a substitute to absorb impurities, keep pores clear, and improve skin. Use nightly like cold cream, wash off in morning. ad copy promotes drugstore availability.
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