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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
6
The Parke closes its shops as a result of unclear industry announcements. Key figures mentioned include Sherbert Shumphey and Margins ny, with other names such as wend Shoo celina and tomiahy appearing in the garbled text. The report notes a lack of operators and ongoing shortages affecting operations.
In a period advertisement style, Dr Williams Pink Pills are touted as a blood building tonic that raises red cell count to improve oxygen transport and digestion. Claims include relief from nervousness insomnia headaches and pallor with testimonials from Mrs A M Rolfe and others. Pills marketed as a long used remedy with a money back appeal and direct ordering from Schenectady New York.
The column lists church notices and service times for multiple denominations. It records Advent, Baptist, Christian Science, Congregational, Christian Church, and other congregations with ministers names, service times such as 10:30, 10:49, and 7:30, and notes on Sunday schools, vesper and Easter events, concerts, and reading rooms. It includes locations like Main Street Lafayette Street and Barnum Avenue, with ministers such as McMann, S. G. Webber, and H. S. Foster.
Easter observances fill weekend with services at United Congregational, Episcopal St John’s, Christ Church, and more. Notable items include organ preludes, choir performances, the Hand el and Messiah selections, and receptions for new members.
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