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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
3
The Weyl board reported seven influenza and pneumonia deaths, noting continued high death rate but signs of slight improvement. Health officials said influenza cases are decreasing, charity department supplies are adequate, and conditions remain under control after a rough period.
Rev Dr Duffy argues that religion lacks thrill and venture amid sermin lag yet sees a bright future for Christianity. He preaches at St Pauls Episcopal Church next Sunday, urging renewed spiritual power and fresh twentieth century reform to engage American faith.
Income tax collectors in a Post Office building office urged residents to pay taxes early and use money orders for the full amount. They warned a big rush is expected in the final days before March 3, noting only about 600 people paid yesterday and a tiny tax total of 22 cents. The office will stay open daily until 7 p.m. to handle payments.
Judge John J. Walsh will preside over the Common Pleas court in this city today. He has assigned several cases for hearing including Anthony and others vs Stephen Santo unfinished from last week, an action for 2000 dollars damages for an automobile accident, Bernhard Butkowicz vs Nathan Pacher and Brother, Benjamin Bernstein vs A Krieger, Alex Kagantma vs J E B Slummer. Also listed: the Columbus Motor Car Love, Frank E Kelser. London discussion notes traffic growth and underground railways to handle future travel demand.
Thirkes students at Yale University have announced a plan to study carbon emissions to reduce automobile exhaust in the proposed Hudson River tunnel project. Prof. Yandel Geteonm is to lead the research with tests concluding by March.
Governor Wilken of Maine announced that several states will take action to defend the constitutionality of the eighteenth amendment. He said the course of action has been decided and details will not be announced yet. The plan involves Maine and allied states joining in a legal challenge.
An advertisement proclaims a remedy effective for rheumatic pains, backache, joints, and kidney troubles. The claim highlights quick aid and strong results, naming the product as a proven relief from discomfort in multiple areas.
A column discusses laundering costs and sale pricing for children's garments. It cites little girls bloomer dresses in sizes 2 to 6, colors described, priced at 3 and 3.50, with cleaned items at 1.50. Many clothes for babies and larger girls are offered at roughly half price due to soil, wear, or missing sizes.
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