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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
5
An old advertisement warns that flu is infectious and spread by sneezes and coughs. It urges readers to strengthen blood and digestion with Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills to restore health and resist disease germs.
A grand jury returned indictments in the Brighport federal court naming Tudlidmenia haste and others including Joseph farcelona Joseph Lenban. Accused figures face charges of counterfeiting and related offenses with fines and jail terms noted for several individuals in connections to Westport and AiXbanke.
Merchants meet at council hall to hear Major Nixon outline available frozen beef surplus. He plans to show dealers how to access export meat to lower living costs and distribute it to the public at reduced prices amid reports of cheap steaks in other cities.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe workers at a hive and a selection process with many people mentioned. A. Foner is cited, references to striking and declared status, and metal workers appear in the garbled text.
Feb 25 Lon Lon scene reports the Irish Home Rule Bill presented in form with first reading treated as formality amid hints of anticipated action. Describes rising warehouse losses and federal prohibition bureau involvement in revenue and taxation debates. Also notes a separate matter about six stolen Liberty teethers bound for federal court.
Church members and local politicians react to claims by Martha Fuller of a vision confirming divine intervention in this year's presidential race. Supporters say the message favors a specific candidate while critics protest and question the event's authenticity.
Feigenspan proclaims that brewers will challenge constitutional limits as part of a broader push related to Prohibition and state actions. The remarks frame a defense of brewing rights as essential to national policy and personal liberties amid ongoing constitutional debates.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Massachusetts, Boston, and names, but many words are garbled. Reads like a local notice or obituary fragment with scattered proper nouns insufficient to determine event or date.
The document discusses attempts to alter a law by a joint resolution to change wording without altering purpose. It notes senators and representatives proposing changes to speed passage and broaden effects, with concerns about how opponents may block amendments.
Jitney drivers press a complaint against Jif Movers and a scheduling plan presented by Eargeank. Wheeler 52-1 replies that drivers offered routes, while a court considers the matter. The dispute centers on who may operate shuttles to serve certain street locations.
Fragmentary report notes a strike settlement affecting wages and production at multiple plants. Mentions Anthony Brady Mac and labor actions with references to millions in wages and factory operations. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A broad strike crippled the Layo Lion, Marseilles, and Lyons yards. Officials report widespread paralysis as workers protest amid a speech by Edward Waive. Superintendent Slawara travels from Rome to attend an educational convention, while the industrial department reorganizes activities.
A Republican training program proposal was rejected by the air army committee’s favorable report. The plan called for a later review after a committee meeting and was not finalized. the reported action indicated delays with expectations of further consideration over several days.
Fragmented text notes alleged massacres and killings of Jews in several places including Romypar Golta Olviopal Arivete Ozerom with around 200 reported deaths. The report cites a frosty recoil and retreat of Geneval Senikie's forces and mentions spoiled bats and a new Floscaret brand in unrelated fashion.
Black cotton hose with white feet in sizes 9 1 2 to 10 only priced at 45 cents. Balbriggan lisle hose in sizes 8 1 2 to 9 1 2. Champagne hose Mercerized flose in regular price 50 cents. Children’s fine rib and English rib hose priced 59 cents, sale 48 cents.
Twenty three dozen women’s handkerchiefs offered in white and colored varieties with embroidered corners. Samples indicate 10 cents each.
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