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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
2
In a contentious session, Democrats and GOP Senators debated order of business with motions to consider a hire and related mandatories. Republican leader Senator Ledge indicated consideration after other votes, as only two actions have advanced so far.
The ad urges men to save time by abandoning the old lather and straight razor. It promotes a Shaving Stick and a Safety Razor, inviting readers to visit First Fleet to learn benefits of Gillette Auto-Strop Ever Ready Star Sexto Blade Gem and Durham Duplex safety razors as options.
American Hardware Stores Incorporated announces expansion plans involving Faience Agente and Middle Street AML as part of its hardware and home goods network. The move signals intensified retail presence and potential new product lines.
Mrs. Mary Greene of Waterbury testifies CINOT renewed her health after years of nervous weariness and insomnia. She reports rapid improvement after fourth treatment and urges others to try the tonic as a vitality booster. CINOT advertised for sale through multiple Connecticut stores and dealers.
Mr Bales announces readiness to ship large quantities of meat surplus from New York to Bridgeport at a 20 percent discount off Chicago quotes. He notes government policy to distribute to reduce costs and asks for a local agency to handle distribution, with delivery free to Bridgeport. The offer aims to ease shortages and lower prices amid wartime strain.
Miss Susan xAouen, a well known story teller from New York City, recently returned from a three month stay in London. She was hosted by Mrs. and Mrs. J. Hincks of 7 Park Place for two days, and is noted for her many friendships during visits to Utica. Mr. Pred R. Sinan of Brocklawn Avenue plans a dinner tonight in his home for Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Godfrey, who depart next week for the south. guests include Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Tassar, Mr. Edward A. Guifrey, and Mrs. Wheeler. A club meeting at the central building is scheduled for 8 o clock. nurse will speak during social hour.
Fragmentary weather note notes continued cold conditions in Southern and Northern New England. Friday remains cold with Saturday expecting a fall in temperatures and limited visibility.
A garbled report mentions the commission backing liberal tracks and a plan tied to a convention related to construction and shipping, with unclear references to individuals and places. The text shows strong OCR errors, but implies support for infrastructure or policy tracks and potential public involvement or oversight.
A military review is scheduled at the state armory tonight with brief remarks and parade activities. Attendance includes local officials and service members preparing for an upcoming ceremony.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic artifact with scattered names and phrases. The readable content references a plea or defense related to a person named Lewis and a broad public issue. Names, dates, and specific places are unclear due to garbled text. the record preserves the central theme of a legal or civic argument without coherent details.
Fragmented OCR describes Lt Jerdra and Corporalon Wheeler presiding at a ceremony in Bridgeport. Mentions glow and eloquence for justice and charity, Seward rates at the Chamber of Commerce, objects of the corporation, promised aid, and remarks by Robert Fe Bradley on Americanian work.
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