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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1919

Page

4

Mission Opens At St Mary's Assiorist Fathers Lead Parish

Fathers Sebastian and Vincpal of Hoboken open a two weeks mission at St Marys church starting with 8 oclock mass for women and 9 for men. An afternoon session for children is planned at 3:30. Evening services include instruction rosary sermon and benediction of the blessed sacrament as the mission continues.

Sebasthin Vincpal Hoboken N.uf St. Mars’s Church Essen

Blood that is blood blood purifier advertisement claim

A historical advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as essential for health and a blood purifier. It touts benefits for digestion, nerves, skin, and vitality, claiming it prevents numerous ailments. Ends with a call to take Hood's Sarsaparilla today and to use Hood's Pills as a gentle corrective.

Hood

Mulford to Hold Election Today

In Milepogrd on October 1 the Democratic and Republican leaders claim a close vote as town elections approach. Incumbent Manley J. Cheney, Republican, and William A. Renaud, Democrat, are the central figures with the race seen as a contest over prohibition and local governance. The parties forecast a clean battle reflecting recent enforcement experience.

Devon Tormorrowr Wwe Manley J. Cheney William A. Renaud Fist Selectman

Dutch plan to reclaim 800 square miles of land

Amsterdam reports Folland begins work on a 20 year project to drain and reclaim 800 square miles of Zuyder Zee area. The scheme creates a freshwater lake fed by the Rhine branch IJssel, protected by a 183 mile dyke, forming four polders meant to house up to 250,000 people and cost about 100 million dollars.

Amsterdam Zuyder Zee Ijsel Wierlitzen Paain Frieland

Red Cross Balkans Relief Dims as Work Shrinks

The American Red Cross outlines a reduced relief program for the Balkans ahead of winter. Training of nursing personnel will continue while governments pursue native physician and surgeon training. Montenegro Albania and Bosnia see the end of much aid though some medical units persist. Greek refugee work in Macedonia remains key as personnel depart. South Serbia and Romania operations from Saloniki are sharply curtailed.

Washington Red Cross Balkans Belgrade Saloniki American Red Cross Red Croke Montenegro Albania Bosnia Serba Greeepy Red ‘Cross Macedo- Mal Greek Commission Serbia Rotmania Wat Saloniki

Peck Still Stranded On Beach Schooner

The Peck, a bar schooner bound from New York to Newport, was driven ashore in an easterly squall Friday night. Tugs John, Glen and Isis tried to refloat her yesterday but failed, hull damaged, decks awash, and the vessel remaining in a precarious position.

Williaha John Glen Isis Greck New York Newport

Garage fire damages Bresky's, $5,000 loss

Damage estimated at $5,000 was caused by a fire of unknown origin that swept through a garage owned by Henry Gresky at 1602 Fairfield Avenue at 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Two trucks a touring car and a limousine were burned before the blaze was brought under control by fire crews responding to the alarm.

Henry Gresky Wairfield Tron Box Na

London Girls Are Healthy Because of Plenty of Dancing

The medical officer of the London county council says London girls are healthier and more graceful due to dancing in public schools. He notes better arched insteps and more graceful carriage compared to brothers and country children, attributing this to dancing and urban life with outside stimuli.

London London County Council

Typos Stay Amid Swell of Vacations in New York

October 3 report from New York describes efforts by indeterminate members of typographical union number who quit jobs to join parallel "outlaw" unions in sympathy with so-called "watch outs" and feeders. A crowded meeting met with resistance as "We will continue vacationing" echoed by visitors defying President Leon H. Rouse and officials who ordered a return to work in an ultimatum-like statement.

NEW Ork Leon H. Rouse Cone Streictich Pardy Construction Co Bridgefort

North Ave Ad Claims CINOT Heals Chronic Ailments

An advertisement extols CINOT a herbal tonic claiming to relieve rheumatism back pain stomach trouble liver and kidney ills and general malaise. It cites testimonials and endorsements across Connecticut and lists Hartigan Switzer and several drug stores as sellers with authority figures like William H. Jones endorsing the product.

Connecticut Giffnet

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