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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
7
An odd Los Angeles vignette reports a man seeking to reunite with his ex wife, amid bizarre vampire theatrics and public marriage notions. The tale centers on a controversial divorce plea, personal pride, and tensions with a rival romance while the man contemplates reconciliation and legal steps.
Washington reports that by 1923 the government shipbuilding program would leave the United States with a record fleet, surpassing all others except Britain. Admiral Benson details 2,970 government owned ships totaling 11,622,361 deadweight tons, and emphasizes efficiency gains, overseas service expansion, and reduced port turnaround times.
Reports from Santiago indicate several lives lost and many injured after landslides around the Villarica volcano in Valdivia Province. The slides followed strong earthquakes felt in southern provinces on Thursday and Friday, triggering ongoing hazard in the region.
Frederic J. reports on a widespread crackdown along the Pacific coast, detailing arrests, supply routes, and smuggling methods. He notes police and federal cooperation, the role of opium rings, and efforts to curb peddling in cities from San Francisco to Seattle, with shipments hidden in ships and crates.
The Consumers League leads a campaign against gas meter charges, urging reform and challenging rate hikes. Public utilities commission involvement is expected, with attorney Mush J. Lavery and three commissioners to hear protests tomorrow morning. A new director of the drive was selected and tasked with coordinating the effort from the Warner buildings.
Chertok, formerly a Bridgeport student, will lecture on youth philosophy at the Philosophical Society. Mrs Olga Hoberman and Miss Dorothy Katy provide entertainment. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
Isare Gluckstein tobacconists owner of Balto and Choekeiein died in London. The report notes a fire at pestamatenss and references a rule in England about tipping.
A fragmented medical feature describes anemia and blood health remedies. It references Trpte-Mangan and other products, asserting immediate benefits and urging readers to seek treatment.
A fragmented notice touts Mantao Sulputty cream as a quick remedy for fiery itching skin. It claims fast relief and healing, citing sulfur as the active agent and promising improved comfort after use.
The piece describes a ornate period cabinet labeled Moderna with a double spring motor water bevel gear and silent operation. It notes Tacese improved towers ris ree producers and various tun-tables with bever edges and all wood tone chambers claiming loud, clear sound. A five year complete machine guarantee is promised with finish named Mighty Votishet Manoz any and Gokten ur Fumek Quartered Onk.
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