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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
3
A concise note describes a distinctive tree species found in New South Wales known as the hro-tree. In its flowering season at Tull, the tree presents a mass of bright flame-¢galorea blossoms, resembling a fire on a tree.
A survey of film production tricks explains how giants and pygmies are combined on screen by perspective and long shots. It cites Bryant Washburn's The Six Best Cellars and notes Marjorie Rambeau’s marriage to Hugh Diliman. Pearl Witte, Lucy Fox, and Leonel Pere r are named in relation to serials and Monte Carlo interiors.
In Scranton Pa on August 13 twenty five yards of material were used for a record setting pair of overalls by the American Overall company. The jeans were ordered from Memphis Tennessee and fashioned to fit a man claimed to be nine feet four inches tall and about 840 pounds. Measurements include a trouser length of ten feet six inches and pockets sized to hold a mammoth watermelon. The wearer is described as a nine foot four inch individual in the referenced claim.
The Manchester Guardian editorially challenges renewed Anglo Japanese agreements as partial pacts out of harmony with the League of Nations covenant. It argues the 1911 treaty, set to run to July 1821, needs remodeling to align with collective security and avoid automatic pledges to war.
An advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as an easy way to quit cigarettes cigars or chewing tobacco with instant cravings relief. It guarantees a refund via your druggist if it does not stop all tobacco cravings and notes the product is made by the owners of cigarettes for reliability.
A vintage advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for eczema pimples rash and itching. It promises rapid relief with a small amount and urges readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
In Ventura County on August 15 Dr. B. K. Roberts and Harry Von De Linder described a new water sport hunting sharks with bows and arrows at Point Mag. Sharks reportedly dove and the arrows embedded while pursuers sped to overtake them. The piece notes shipyard and waterfront expansion along with New Yorks dock projects and harbor plans.
L and Commissioner Hugh Lavery will take testimony during the week in six cases alleging Volstead Act violations. Tony Cistellan Jerry Raddegelo J Apuan and Vincenzo Pisani were arrested near Greenswich for transporting alcohol without a permit. Salvator Susan and Michalas Scott allegedly hid contraband spirits in a touring car and will be given a chance to show they should not go to district court.
Feweley stolen from the room occupied by Antonio Adking at 607 Main street. Description of the missing articles has been mailed to the office for notice.
German and Dutch troops moved into Dinxperloo to curb a flourishing smuggling trade that had driven up prices for food. Authorities ordered no one to stockpile provisions beyond private use as trains from the Ruhr and Rhine districts carried heavy passenger loads.
Mayor Wilson's veto of the Broad Street extension appears likely to be sustained when the Board of Aldermen meets tonight in City Hall. The council faces selection of hearings on the extension while debate centers on the mayor's two division plan and appraisers' recommendations.
An alleged incident at the Fourth precinct involves a woman who allegedly used abusive language toward Police Sergeant Wolfe and attempted to strike him. She reportedly addressed a pedestrian Ruth Smitheng and provided an address in Trenton. She will be arraigned in the elle court this morning on a breach of the peace charge with bail set.
St Charles church members meet at St Josephs hall Barnum and Caroline to arrange a trip on August 28 to Saybrook Connecticut to visit Rev James Huror pastor of St Johns church and former St Charles assistant for 11 years The outing will be part of the annual St Johns parish fair and depart about 5 PM returning around midnight.
Maurles Rosner aged 22 was arrested by detectives at 33 Pem broke street yesterday afternoon and turned over to Stratford authorities to face trial for an alleged assault.
An old advertisement touts a fictional foot remedy claiming to cure aching swollen and sore feet. It promises immediate relief, smaller shoes, and a painless day with phrases about magical properties and a money back guarantee.
A period shop advertises crepe fabrics including 40 inch navy and black Crepe, $2.95 per yard, and Crepe de Chine in multiple colors at $2.50. Kobe crepe 38 inches wide offered at $1.45 yard, with a selection in ivory pink blue and heliotrope. Also featured is satin 36 inches wide in numerous colors priced as a special deal.
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