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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1919

Page

8

Break the News to Mother at Plaza and Lyric Reviews

Theater critics praise Break the News to Mother at the Plaza as a powerful story of a mother’s love with strong performances by Raymond Bloomer and an able cast. Also reviewed are the Hindoo clairvoyante act, Hello Deattle, Lazar and Dale, Libby and Nesson bicycle act, Gaumont News, and Screen Magazine. The Lyric showcases The High Cost of Traveling by Poli Players with Grant Irwin, and Poli’s mixed vaudeville bills plus Hearts of Wen led by George Beban in a human interest photoplay.

Plaza Theatre Raymond Bloomer Dave Bray Pearl Shepard Gertrude Berkeley Avill Javeddah Dé Wheeler Earl Vera Hello Deattle Lazar and Dale Libby and Nesson Bridgeport Gaumont News Screen Magazine Travin Poli Lyric Grant Wrwin Butler Bellboy Lew Fields Hearts of Wen George Beban the Alien Pathe News Shaw &Campbell Frant Parrar Shaw & Delay

Brandegee and McLean Land New Committees

In Washington on May 26 prominent Connecticut senators Brandegee and McLean received new Senate assignments Brandegee becomes chairman of the Morary committee and leaves the Pacific railroads panel McLean joins the finance committee a shift that also sees him giving up his former roles on the Philippines post roads and related panels

Washington Senate Brandegee McLean Connecticut Morary Pacific Railroads Yanator MoKean Phiippines Post Ofice

Loot Post Office Burglary Yields Little Cash

Burglars broke into the general store and post office of Henry McCarthy in South Britain. They discarded a Union Pacific railroad stock certificate valued at about $5,900 and other papers, taking only small change and minor items. News includes Seaside Council meeting notes and Dorchester ritual details.

South Britain Union Pacific Railroad Seaside Council ER. A H. F. Hotchkiss New Haven Royal ‘Arcanum Main Street Dorchester

Colonel Dan Smith to Speak at First Methodist Church

Col Dan Smith, commander of the 358th Infantry Battn, 90th Division, known as the Battalion of Death, will speak at the First Methodist church Sunday night. He will recount St Mihiel, Verdun, and the Argonne drive and share life in trenches and on the battlefield with free admission and broad invitation to permament residents.

Gan Morgan Smith France Smith St. Mihiel Faye-en-haye Vileey Brany Hill

Fruit-a tives Solve Indigestion and Constipation

Corine Gatidreau credits fruit-a tives with curing years of indigestion and constipation after a neighbor suggested them. A doctor supported continuing the treatment and she urges others to try fruit-a tives TM. Boxes 50c, 6 for $2.50, trial size 10c. From Ferusta Tives Limited, Ogdensburg, N Y. Advertisement.

Rochon Corine Gatidreau Zoe Ferustatives Limited Ogdensburg

A Simple Delatone Hair Removal Method Ad

An advertisement promotes a paste made from powdered delatone and water to remove hair. It claims a single treatment eliminates stubborn growths without skin damage, and instructs rubbing off after about two minutes then washing.

Ambulance for Italy to Be Blessed Sunday

Derby residents raised funds to provide an Italian Red Cross ambulance. The vehicle will be blessed Sunday in a ceremony involving Italian community members and local officials.

Italy Derby Litalian Red Cross Sheliom Royal Rest

Roton Point Park Shore Dinners and a la Carte Service

A local shoreline venue at Roton Point Park unveils a dining program offering shore dinners and an a la carte menu. The plan outlines seaside meals and flexible ordering, appealing to visitors seeking casual lakeside dining with seasonal specialties.

Italian Red Cross envoy to attend Sunday ceremony

Dents will be blessed Sunday morning with elaborate ceremonies. Dr Flormichelle of the Italian Red Cross will visit the city to take part in the proceedings and a number of other prominent speakers will attend.

Joy to Sore Feet Promises Relief with Tiz Advertisement

A vintage ad touts Tiz as a quick remedy for sore tired feet including corns bunions and calluses. It claims immediate relief from tight shoes and pain plus a 26 cent box is available at druggists or department stores. The copy promises long lasting foot comfort or money back.

Man Recovers After Ten Years With Mayr Remedy

A man narrates a decade long stomach illness cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits the simple preparation with removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the intestinal tract, claiming improved sleep and appetite and no further health issues. One dose is said to convince with a money back guarantee. available from druggists nationwide.

Mayr

Maritime Passenger Schedules and Routes Mentioned

A fragmentary listing notes multiple ship names and travel routes with dates in June and July, including vessels such as Aquitania Mauretania Saxonia and Olympia, referencing passages from New York to Southampton Havre London Glasgow and other ports, with irregular OCR text and unclear details.

Caronia Vasari Orduna Eee Rere Vestris Caronin Garman Halifax Southampton Aquitanig Dune New York Playmoute Havre London Saxionia Sune Mauretania Arrite Jane Id Aquitania Piranus Unnonie Glasgow Oympia Dung

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