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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1919

Page

10

Uncle Wiggily and the Feather Duster Mishap

Uncle Wiggily starts for the store with Nurse Jane to buy a new feather duster. A mischievous Bazump accosts him as the duster flicks his nose, scattering bites and tickling chaos until the bunny escapes home to a tidy hollow stump. Christmas looms with holly and plans for treats in the air.

Uncle Wiggiey Jane Fuzzy Wizer Uncle Wiggily Longeurs Bunny Rabbit Nurse Jane Bunny Uncle Fuzzy Wuzzy Anela Wisgily Bunny Rabbit Genteman Santa Claus Uncle Wigerly Narese Jane Gaele Gamleman Uncle Wiggily Bazump Ike Bunty Uncle Wigegily Mal Uncle Wiggly Bunny Sentleman Hive Mr. Bazump Jane

Drifted mines threaten shipping as war continues

London reports British and American naval authorities warn of ongoing danger from drifting mines in the North Sea until full sweeping is completed next summer. Admiral Knapp notes only four mines found after sweeping a large area, with five to six distinct destruction paths and several mine casualties already observed. Two Irish fishing boats off Cork sighted a drifting mine mistaken for a cask, leading to a sinking.

London tUntil North Sea British Isles Harry S. Knapp Cork

Irish Resentment Grows Over New Auto Licensing

Dublin December 21. Widespread resentment among Irish motorists as the government enforces a new rule requiring a police permit to own or drive a car. Applicants must furnish two photos and descriptions of themselves and their vehicle, with permits denied on grounds of suspected disloyalty.

Dublin New Order

German scheming with Reds linked to Bolshevik rise

Universal Service reports new details tying German scheming to the Bolshevik revolution. Parvus persuaded Scheidemann and Bethmann-Hollweg to meet Ludendorff who then discussed using Russia's internal strife to Germany's advantage. Ludendorff consulted Bartenwerffer and the plan moved forward. Parvus then went to Switzerland to bargain with Trotsky.

New York Universal Service Kautsky Germany Berlin Helphant Parvus Philip Scheidemann von Bethmann-Hollweg Erich D Ludendorff Ludendorff Russia

Festival of Lights Observed at Temple

Chanukah celebrations at the Park Avenue temple featured singing games and a play titled A Delayed Birthday. The events ran from last Tuesday to tomorrow night with Rabbi Samuel J. Abrams giving a brief address. Cast included Bhdich Goldman Bessie Levine Theresa Seinstein Edward Mussenfeld Edward Reich Leo Daniels violinist and accompanists Elmer Beardsley Goldie Lang and Florence Davidson.

Leo Daniels Elmer Beardsley Goldie Lang Viorence Davidson

Christmas Exercises at Lauralton Hall

A Christmas entertainment was held at Lauralton hall before the academy’s holiday break. The school and friends enjoyed the children’s symphony and a Christmas dream featuring Mother Goose characters. The closing tableau, “Holy Night,” showed a babe in a rustic manger with an angel above, as a Christmas greeting in verse.

Lauralton Academy

Milford Special Town Meeting Called on Tuesday

Milford December 21 The selectmen call a special town meeting to authorize borrowing up to 150000 for current expenses in anticipation of taxes hear the streets committee report act on a quitclaim deed from Rashel C Bristol and a warranty deed from George W Clark discuss zone system regulation by Connecticut Company impact on chauffeury police garage entry powers and possible Sinn Fein raid related issues prompting the order

Milford Rashel C. Bristol George W. Clark Connecticut Company

Father John's Medicine Ad Claims Safe Cold Cure

An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a safe treatment for colds and coughs, highlighting that it contains no alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Father John

A Homemade Pinex Cough Syrup Claim

A promotional undated note touts a home made cough syrup said to loosen stubborn coughs within 24 hours and relieve chest soreness. It describes mixing Pinex with sugar syrup or honey to make a pint, claims plant extracts ease breathing, and urges asking a druggist for Pinex with full directions.

Pinex Ca T. Wayne, Ind

One Soap for All Uses Promoted by Cush-Cura Trio

An advertisement touts One Soap for all uses for shaving bathing and shampooing. It claims no irritation or alkali, doubles safety razor efficiency, and promotes purity skin comfort and fragrance. After shaving apply Cuticura Ointment then bathe and shampoo with the soap and dust Cuticura Talcum for softness. Samples offered by mail from Cush-Cura Laboratories Malden Mass.

Caticun Laboratories Dept. Y Maldes Mass

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