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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary court notes describe a civil action seeking damages around 287 dollars with interest and costs. The document references defendants accused of theft or misdeed, a cross claim, and a judgment for 252 dollars plus costs, with details about parties and locations included in incomplete form.
David F. Houston, former secretary of agriculture, announced that pulp wood areas have been heavily overexploited. He said southern America could supply at least half of the national demand if drawn upon and urged surveys across regions including Alaska and the eastern great lakes for reforestation.
A court case centered on alleged negligence surrounding a soda machine and a defective seat. Judge Kovl reserved ruling and postponed final decision to a later date after arguments. The plaintiff sought about $4,090 in damages and claimed insufficient evidence of negligence.
A brief wedding notice from Erwin with details about the marriage of Jennings to Edna M Dyer. The short blurb notes involvement of family and friends and marks the event as a personal milestone in the community. The source text is fragmented but identifies the couple and the ceremony context.
Fragmented report describes a Pasadena school owner shot dead after a blaze at the premises. Flames were extinguished by a bystander before investigators could confirm motive. The chaotic dispatch also references Prohibition era notes and unrelated national items.
A probate matter in Danbury Superior Court involves administrator Voree Greem seeking relief on a land dispute. The record notes a judgment against the estate and references parties Vine Waa and Linge, with unsettled claims and potential failure outcomes.
A civil suit against Muga in the district of Loneks proceeds with a jury trial on November 25, 128, as the court schedules proceedings in the alleged machine wig incident.
An old advertisement urges readers to prevent influenza by boosting blood with Pepto-Mangan. It warns listeria of a run-down, anemic condition and promotes Teale-Mangan as an endorsed remedy. The copy pressures readers to buy the product at local stores.
A lively catalog describes fine fabrics printed with silk threads and metallic glints. It praises the texture and delicate finish, noting yardage from 73 cents to 1.75 dollars and a growing, varied collection arriving daily for spring plans.
The article highlights handsome suede and silk handbags with rich colors and bead trimming. It notes black and gray suede bags, brown beaver and gray options, and various silk bags with mirror tops. Prices range from about 7.5 to 23.10, and pattern variety is emphasized.
Women’s spring footwear arrives in graceful, clever designs. Mary details include graystone kid with stitched effect, Cuban heels, beaver brown kid laced pairs, Cuban heel stitched toe, cherry tan calfskin, opera pumps in silver cloth satin black or white satin, and smooth lines highlighted by refined craftsmanship.
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