Local Fraternal and Civic Meeting Notes
condensed OCR fragment lists several groups and lodges in a city council and civic context. references include Knights of Pythias, Mason, Building Trades council, and various street addresses. mentions chartered fraternal orders meeting tonight and in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgenor Lodge of
Elke
Si Cole
Roma
Noble Avenue
Bove! Club
Uneas. Council
Kteeport Dlodse
Knights of Py
Mason
Broad Strest
Gaan
SONS OF ITALY TO BURY HOME IN ITALY REGULATION
The Italian government has passed a regulation allowing free transport of soldiers' bodies for burial in their native communes. Bodies transported on railway services will be moved at government expense to respond to wartime exigencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Gures
Boy learns tooth extraction relief fuels dental visit
A boy about twelve fears a tooth extraction yet overheard in a Bridgeport clinic, finally emotions shift as he recalls the painless experience. The dentist explains how many patients, even older ones, feel brave after their first chair visit and can return for fillings next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetieita
Rey
Khrom
Shis
Hearts and Arrows to Flash At Legion's Bachelors' Fete
The Maery Congdon Puat American Legion Bachelors club plans a Bachelors Night at Golden Bill Street hall. Guests will wear paper heart marks, receive gilded arrow tokens, and enjoy music, dancing, and a mock marriage ceremony officiated by BK. Bachelor. Prizes include a satin dish, corsetche? gifts, and a feather purse. A surprise manicure set awaits the winner, with local merchants supplying lavish refreshments for invited members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachelors’ Club
Maery Congdon
American Legion
Golden Bill Street
Angychestis
BK. B
Wilfryd Neale
Stoureer
Bor
Eine Ave
Carlon
Ciggvetts
Cormie
Mreal
Rosers
Barnum Ave
M. Fo
W. Wakenildge
Bridgemi
W. Welsman
Steinke
Brisbie Ple Co
Case of Sea
Kenny
Remy Sakes
Beidgenort Iube
Jack McCarin
Maza Theatre
Richonuse
Mart Saunders
Pol'nacre
Jerica
Togevher
Film Trip Through Scandinavia Draws Crowd at Wish School
An audience at Wish School heard a film journey through Sweden Norway Denmark and Finland last night. The program highlighted public and state buildings scenes and local life. The Nordden Singing Society performed with baritone and a special orchestra led by Gustav Lindgren of New York.
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Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Laege
Auditormu
Wes
Fonephlycell
Norden Singing Society
Gustav Lindgren
New York
Many War Prisoners Return Home After Repatriation
The Joint Commission of the League of Nations and the International Red Cross helped 441 prisoners return to their homes between May 1 and December 31, 1920. Repatriation covered prisoners from various European states held in Russia and vice versa, with a small number remaining in Russia by personal choice. The commission ends its work December 31, with all records to be decommissioned by March 16.
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Grynhya
Pris
Joint Commission
League of Nations
Innternational
Red Cross
Russia
Rus
Latins Told Arms Pacts Benefit Latin Americans
Washington reports Secretary Hughes addresses Latin American diplomats at the Pan American Union board meeting. He notes Latin American nations could not directly participate in the arms conference, but expresses hope for universal peace and shared goals. Ambassadors reflect on the conference’s influence and future cooperation.
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Washington
Easnot
Hughes
Almerican
Mathies
Ean
Pas American Union
Board of Governors
Fegres
Latin America
Faughes
Hngies
Chicago
Edward
Ayer
Museum of Natural History
Lake
Trong
Nile
Ira Art
King’s Palaces
Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
Aver
Europe
Afaca
Cnriah
Field Museum
United States
London Beset by Three Epidemics Amid Sickness Rise
London faces outbreaks of influenza scarlet fever and diphtheria with rising street cases and many absences. Over 200 female staff at one insurer on sick leave. provinces report delays as doctors and officials battle a heavy death rate and record hospital admissions.
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London
FPR
Recorders
Bar‘s
Lancashire
Wyshire
Tondon
Aighit Board
Ie Board
Stray Dogs in Chicago Housed on Farms by Society
Chicago dog crisis noted at annual meeting as demand for homes exceeded capacity. Abbott, president of the American Humane Society of Illinois, cites 482 dogs removed to farms last year, with 752 dogs passing through the refuge and 148 adopted. Humane day highlighted in public schools with kindness to animals urged.
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Mer
Abbott
Moryeidar
Gieago
Mr. Abbott
Samoa
Organize Commission Aids Polish Scientists Relief
A Warsaw based commission organized to aid scientists and scholars in Poland. Students in Warsaw high schools assist with fundraising and relief efforts for physicians attorneys and families affected by recent upheaval as Soviet forces gain the upper hand.
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Warsaw
Warsaw Wasergie Polish Relecommission
Plana
Asher Omen
Laralns
Obituary Notice From An Ancient Writ Fragments
An obituary fragment notes the death of Landen, a resident of Mab Street Wied, aged 81, following an attempted self harm by drinking poisoned whiskey. The report mentions mental derangement and a dramatic, uncertain sequence of events surrounding the discovery and timing of death.
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Abili Landen
Vacenus
Jas
Lily Mewat
FBI
Moscow Secret Police Play No Favorites
A fragmented report on Soviet Cheka practices describes arrest methods and pressure tactics to extract confessions. It notes arrests by doorways, daily visitors questioned, and detentions lasting days or months. It highlights prison space shortages and overcrowded cells as a continuing issue for authorities.
Federal men arrest Connecticut suspects in auto fraud plot
Federal authorities halted a wide scam involving New York New Jersey and Connecticut auto dealers who used chauffeurs to steal cars then hid them after theft insurance payouts. Multiple Segal family members and associates were arrested in Connecticut and Massachusetts as investigators traced stolen vehicles, forged titles, and criminal bonds across states.
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Connecticut
Bristol
New York
New Jersey
Fern
Pinner
Vie Serieer
New York City
Stalin
Sohejn
Man
Ehanes
Segal
Tut
Charnes
Herman
New Yorks
Taal Oig
Werte
Taridul Sitttrote
Pianel
le x Agu
Pall
Haydeut Horman
Sid Ty
Scheinman
Ford
Andover
Charias Segal
Nes
Thei Mirekasar
Harst Bedswell
Muse' Cuchter
Sholon
Gompigini
Tra
Burbers
Bondama
Seliaman
Ietter T
New
Junior C of C Plans Dance At Black Rock
Preparations for the junior Chamber of Commerce dance at the Farm in Black Rock on February 24 are progressing quickly. The event promises a varied program with live music and entertainment for attendees, aiming to attract a broad crowd from the community.
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Junior C
C. Plans
Black Rock
Chamber of Gammerce
Flack Rock
Lee
Guertin to Talk on Advertising Friday
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce members will attend a business meetup series with prominent local men. HK Guertin, manager of a Bridgeport advertising firm, will speak Friday night in the Chamber rooms about advertising.
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Yne Sunior Chamber of Commense
Rivers
Influenza Closes Prison Visits at Wethersfield
Outbreak of influenza in Hartford area leads to prison in Wethersfield being closed to the public. Twenty inmates reported ill and officials order gates shut. State health department reports 229 new cay throughout the state as Preventive Diseases unit investigates.
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Hartford
Fairs
Prizon T Wethersfield
Pricon
Department of Preventavte
State Department of Wealth
Eczema in Rash on Childs Chin
Mrs I J Meredith describes infant eczema on her child’s throat and chin lasting five months. She reports improvement after using Cuticure Soap and Ointment, Cure a four cases and three boxes of Ointment. The ad promotes Cuticara brand products and lists sales contact details.
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I. J. Merehal
Second St
Alkway
Bach
Cuticary Laboratesien
Rev Traynor Guest Of Honor At A C H Reception
The Rev Me T Traynor pastor of St Marvin Church named State chielain of the Ancient Order of Hibernians by Bishop Jahr Nilah Hartford will be guest of honor at a reception by Television No 1 AO F pad Gables Auxiliaries Feb 15 at Hibernian Welth 161 Washington Ave. Committee listed includes Mrs Lester Mrs Mussey Mrs McQuirk Miss Sullivan and others from Auxiliary LO Mrs Janish Mrs Conners Gertrude Walsh and more.
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Me T Traynor
St. Marvin Churets
Thine Elt
Order of Hibernians
Jahr
Nilah
Hartford
Telvision No
AO. F. Pad
Gables
Tote Elty
Hibernian Welth
Washington Avenue
B. A. Lester
Mussey
McQuirk
TR. Sullivan
Davie
Mra
Conners
Gertrude Walsh
Barry
Clark
Mra K. Whales
Castelot
M. ‘Coleman
Misa Tands
Stankonas
T. Coleman
O'Connor
Murray
James Savell
Dichast Qwers
You Need Not Have a Cold with Laxative Quinine Tabs
Advertisement urges taking Laxative Quinine tablets at first cold symptoms promising quick relief. The ad promotes a remedy for congestion and sneezing with a health claim typical of early 20th century medical advertising.
Acids in Stomach Trigger Indigestion and Remedies
Medical authorities warn that excess hydrochloric acid causes indigestion and related symptoms, not lack of digestive juices. Artificial digestants are harmful. use Bisurated powder in water after meals, and magnesium-based laxatives like Magnesia in powder or tablet form. An advertised remedy promotes gentle stomach relief with magnesium and sour digestives.
Kidney Liver and Bladder Troubles Conquered or Money Back
An old medicine ad touts Dr Carey’s Marsh Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. It promises a money back guarantee if dissatisfied and claims widespread use by retired physician Dr Daniel G Carey. The ad urges buying the prescription in liquid or tablet form with a trial bottle offer.
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Carey
Daniel G. Carey
Carey Co
Oxidaze claimed to fight influenza and pneumonia
An advertisement cites physicians and multiple patients praising Oxidaze tablets for relief in asthma cough and pneumonia treatment. Testimonials from doctors and users claim rapid improvement and preventive use, urging readers to keep the product at home.
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Ike
Sam
Chan
Fenton Mich
N. Y
Oxin
Dan Rochdale
Elzat Pound
Hindle Pharmacy
Joseph B. Hartigan
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Life, Saverse Candy Mint
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Wroolal
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Bruiy
Suny Duiyad
Pan American Union
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Penrandoni Pees Tron
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Representaty
Tigi Oly Bulteine
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New Haven. Com
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Moscow
Secret Police
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Heid
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Jayera
U. S
Norwalk
Thie Nity
Morrig Sesh
Merman
David
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William Sherman
Sing Police
Tis
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Plainville
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Charing Senelman
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Momia Segal
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Mass
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Semel
David H Met
Baer
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Tom Gibbons
St Paul Neh
Heavyweitt
Warry Gret
Pinsburgh
Joan Ghater
Bridgeport Phesonhical Society
Miss Mdna
Fredrik Hewitt Devon
Cuthura
Rev. Traynor
A. C. H. Reception
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
Douglas
W.L. Douglas
WL. Douglas
San Francisco
Main St. Polis
Apeak
Blithéee Prain
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
TEE Savings
State ST
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