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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
2
An ad claims a new prescription provides instant relief for asthma and makes breathing easier. It markets the product as a fast acting remedy, detailing human breathing comfort without detailing clinical evidence or dosing specifics.
An old advertisement extols CINOT as a herbal tonic curing liver kidney rheumatism lack of energy and other complaints. It claims two bottles helped two readers where years of other medicines failed and lists assorted retailers across several towns for purchase.
A blurred notice outlines Lane joining management roles in two oil companies with a four year term and a yearly salary of 50000. It references board actions, possible executive appointments, and salary details amid unclear formatting and stray characters. The fragmentary text mentions vice president positions and a slate of corporate moves, with January timing implied but not clearly stated.
A letter from M Jewell, president of the railway employes' department of the American Federation of Labor, urges Congress to keep federal control of railroads for two more years to prevent a return to private ownership and potential world bankruptcies.
The weather report lists cloudy skies and variable winds across the coast with forecasts for Hatteras to Delaware. snow and cold periods expected northward, with readings around freezing. Almanac data from New Haven to Providence show clear and cloudy conditions, with scattered snow and chilly temperatures. Card of Thanks and notices acknowledge loss and express gratitude to friends and family.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a political row over a treaty and blame shifting. Text references America, a boardwalk, Adriatic front, Trieste, Istria and Dalmatia, and post session grips, suggesting a historic dispute about territorial settlements. Entities include Trieste and Istria.
A town meeting in the city approved plans for a Service Man's Memorial Building to honor veterans. The two story structure will be taller than the existing courthouse, with the first floor public and a modern gymnasium on the second floor. An activity director will be appointed and a board of governors elected later to oversee fundraising and construction. A special town meeting will set the final budget.
Former ambassador Morgenthau warns Columbia students that America faces grave risk if it delays action. The piece argues for decisive U.S. intervention against emerging threats, framing in terms of global responsibility and potential outcomes.
Joseph Carter, a former employee of the Talwendla Graphophone Co, shot Hazel Elot of Meriden on December 11. He was convicted and sentenced today by Judge Gardiner Greene in Low Haven, after a history of pursuing the young woman. The court noted the motive arose from a feared quarrel and Carter drew a revolver and fired, wounding Elot seriously.
Tohn Lowe, a laundryman aged 18, suffered a stroke according to a public notice. The report names the suspect as Keidze sort avenue, Devin Heidel, and references Devin foe Ce sper vevertal Sets.
Chet Meyers, former star catcher for the New York National League team, retires from baseball after a prominent season with the Haven club. He plans to focus on farming in New Ana, devoting his time to daydipping and rural duties.
A wireless dispatch from Moscow via Wireless Expateh reports a spread of a volunteer army toward the Betul Area. It notes 68 troops, including Diphus Taghtk, were captured or reorganized as the force moved toward Stavrapol, about 38 miles northeast.
A long obituary page lists numerous funerals and memorials. It records deaths of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Byer, Mrs Nellie O’Hara Revils, Mrs Sarah Tan Xaline, and others, with service details at St Peter’s church and local cemeteries, plus burial at Lakeview cemetery and memorials at various homes and churches.
The steel mill treasurer and secretary were arrested in Chicago for allegedly giving 74 000 dollars as a bribe to Charles Callwer, a new revenue collector, to avoid payment of 160 200 dollars in income tax. The case centers on payments tied to the Mareyey and Blue Taland steel mill complex.
Washington, March report indicates Frank McAnarny will serve as official Black-Sister for the American Federation of Labor in the 1920 campaign. The appointment, announced today, assigns McAnarny to catalog and manage dates and records, with his farm offering support for organizing efforts and mobilization.
An old-fashioned ad touts mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as superior to common alkali heavy soaps. It claims greaseless formula cleans scalp, prevents dandruff, rinses clean, and leaves hair manageable. Promotes affordable drugstore purchase and long-lasting supply for families.
A regional advice note argues that installing window strips improves warmth during March. It warns against delaying insulation despite winter’s passing and emphasizes the comfort and energy savings from properly sealed windows.
Four years pass without a word from a Greek American’s mother in Constantinople as war's strain burdened families. The piece notes many relatives endure long silences, then shifts to a drug ad for REOLO promising renewed strength and vitality with a two week supply sold in Bridgeport outlets.
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