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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1920

Page

2

Military review in Connecticut honors units and guests

Maj. Gen. Lucien F. Burpee was delayed en route to Bridgeport for a review at the Armory in Stonor. Col J Maas Ives represented him. About 500 guests attended with many reserve officers and veterans present. Prizes were awarded for rifle and revolver contests, including medals and cups for top shooters.

Baldin Qapts Grins Golokhvaatot Bridgeport J. Maas Ives Danbury Miliary Emergency Board Col Ives Law Simpson Capt. Montgomery Mew Haven Aept Samuel Beardsley

Pepto Mangan Promises Health Boost During Flu Season

An old advertisement urges readers to strengthen health to ward off influenza. It touts Pepto Mangan as a builder of robust blood and energy, claiming it prevents illness and aids recovery. The copy notes decades of use, advises obtaining genuine Pepto Mangan with the full brand name on the package, and promotes its health insurance value.

Odoa Hos & T

Trotsky on Labor Conscription Targets War-Effort

Trotsky explains labor conscription and the need to move qualified workers from military service to essential jobs in Sormova and Kolomna. He emphasizes that workers must leave current posts, exchange workbooks, and proceed to locations where their presence supports the country’s economic plan, with guaranteed minimum food rations.

Sormava Kolomna

Teeth and tools delight in modern cutting gear

A local notice promotes Compton Will and Perfection Hears shears praised for safe, efficient cutting. It argues teeth are for chewing not for untying knots and urges readers to inspect the displayed tools, asserting quality and reliability. The piece casts wearers as prudent caretakers of their tools and invites public attention.

Compton Will

Obituary notices from Stratford and area funerals

The community recorded numerous funeral services yesterday in Stratford, Beavon Falls, and surrounding towns. Services honored Justin Krieder, William Mooney, George Gerwein, Cinton D. Chase, Bishop of Beavon, John F. Mav, Clement Gra, and Alett Grassha, with masses conducted at St George's Lithuanian church and the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by burials at St Michael's and Lakeview cemeteries. pallbearers and civic groups attended, reflecting local church and union involvement.

Tustin Krieder Justin Krieder Rairoad Avenue St. George's Lithuanian Church Matthew Pankovsky St. Michael's Francis 3 Woodhull Francis Woodhull Wading River My Woodhull William M. Perry Janes EH John Tr. Woodhull William Mooney Terrence WB. Smith Francis McAtie M. J. Foley T. ¥. Curran Jol Corso Frank Mooney Michael Malift St. Michael's Cemetery Gourge Gerwein Goyvicea George Gerwein Wyoming Street Stratford Arernuan Michael J. Gannon Jonn Wiliam If Lakeview Cemetery Cinton DL Chase Cinton Detbridge Chase Yestern Henry Bishoy Id Avenue Rov Ar’ S. Brown 4 Congregational Church Reid John F John F. MarQonaid Torn Ars Feyin Mairfeld Bar Burts San Diego Dorothy Washka Sis. Cyril and Methodius Convent Church Street Whoo Clavekind Sts. Oye and Methodius Church IsWo Yeuta Sus Cyyll and Methodius Church St. Michiells Alett Grassha Clement Gra Boa Ina Barber St Michaela Court Roma Feestera of America Castelfancheste OM. Be Mount Carmela Noviettes East Bridgeport Thonsle Wells Jennie

Record Flight by Major Schroeder Sets Altitude Mark

Major Schroeder flies to an altitude over 60,000 feet in a Bristol fighting machine aided by a Moss Supercharger. The flight from Dayton, Sept. 18, 1918, includes tail-spin risk and crane-like gas-turbine powered compression, with notes on equipment, pressure drops, and scientific aims.

McCook Seheneder Roland Rohits Gubara United States Arie Klekinger Major Schroeder Roland Rohifs Thao Adjutant Casale Aiis Dayton Pan Feary Schroeder Cal Tim Liberty Motor Ware Electric Maise Schroeder Muimer Schugeder Capain Harrison W. Tickinger Offeer McGook Field War Department Washington Aerony of America

Out of fuel near New York as ships seek aid

The Shipping board steamship Take Copley sent wireless for assistance claiming supply was running short. Cutter Neen was dispatched to aid about 280 miles south of New York as the Lake Journey followed nearby. A theatre section discusses films and stage offerings with multiple names and showings at venues in New York.

SW York Shipping Board Take Copley Har Sagt Gupply Coast Guard Neen Laka Jountey New York

Night Court Bars College Girls Visitors at Night

A court in New York bars visiting college girls from Vassar and other institutions after reports of disruptive behavior. The decision aims to protect the courthouse atmosphere. officials note the issue of young guests and the need to maintain decorum.

Logeo New York Andey World Lana

MSS Halls Pupils Dance at Recreation Center

More than 200 attended an entertainment and dance at the River Barnast school recreation center. Twelve numbers were performed by MSS Halls pupils including a cantraite solo, tenor songs, and piano pieces with Walter J. Brown speaking on how to keep well.

Mara Barnast School Ty Barnant Senior Istaight Walter J. Brown Miss Man Wwillaims Taewis Granneg Soprang K. B.grynniss Wiliam Brederich Lestie Paiepild Miss Ane, Laing Lesiie Irchiid Mumia Barnum Orchestra

Weather Prelude for Southern and Northern New England

Weather notes predict fair conditions along the coast and in Southern New England with likely Saturday and Sunday fair. Temperature rises noted with daily data calculated for Kinley of Bridgeport by Middlebrook Almanac. Moon phases and high and low tides referenced. specific times obscured in OCR.

Southernland Northern New Singland Ainlanal

Nervous energy exhausted by blood nourishment claim

An old advertisement describes nervous energy fatigue as a blood weakness. It claims a non alcoholic tonic can restore blood, strengthen nerves, and relieve headaches, indigestion, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite. The pitch promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a guaranteed remedy with a 60 cent package.

Williams Tania Toni Dr Wiliams Medicine O. Tax

Palmer Assesses Radicals Deportation Threat After War

Attorney General Palmer tests rising fear as radicals face potential deportation. The document notes warnings about the danger from radical influence and the possibility of removing many alleged subversives. It reflects postwar tensions and government actions against dissent.

Lithuanian Mutiny in Warsaw Suppressed by Loyal Guards

Mutiny by Lithuanian groups in Warsaw began February 23 as they besieged government buildings with rifles and machine guns. Polish authorities, citing a government news agency, said loyal troops pacified the revolt after heavy fighting. Report notes political support among Danish or Hungarian figures for possible understanding with Poland against Bolshevism.

Warsaw Ikon Pollet J Barliamant Aldlog Mearwake Lroons Bolehexlent Poland

Silk Hose Ad Signals Discounted Stock

An old styled ad offers silk hose in black cardo vane and Nigger Brown colors with a price drop from 2.45 to 2.15 dollars.

Lisle

Pythians Celebrate 37th Anniversary at East Side Lodge

The Pythians marks its 37th anniversary with a readied program in Riley featuring impersonations by Charlee Wellington and Ralph Hott, songs by Lorase Lucag, readings by Tokeyh Anarchods, and a group of storytellers. Refreshments followed as Dn oD Bees led the event, noting the lodge’s growth from a small start to more than 100 members.

Melis Riley Splowdall Lodge Vine Viet! Tamilies Nined Charlee M. Wellington Ralph Hott Lorase Lucag Iaavey Tokeyh Anarchods Lovis Min Ds Laver Charles M.wellington Biino Joseph Colg Lulay Glen Viuh Hn Charga Dn Od Bees Seorge Maenzin George Fris- Josey Dowdal

Nominations for Naval Academy Examinations

McCullough of this city has been nominated to take the United States Naval Academy examinations on Wednesday April 21. Senator Brandegee secured the nomination, with two vacancies to fill alongside three others, as eight young men were considered in January.

McCullough United States Naval Academy Eus Brandegee

Indictment Name Amid Dempsey Case in California

Los Angeles reports champion Jack Dempsey and Maxine Dempsey facing indictments with details unclear. Lieutenant Jank Kearny, manager for Detwap, said he awaits attorney guidance and possible surrender arrangements in San Francisco or federal offices as the matter progresses.

Kearny Los Angeles Cal Jank Kearny Detwap San Fracto Hinself and Dempsey Mederal Ofietala

Soviet peace offer spurned by United States leaders

In Ngtton on February 27 the Soviet proposal to the United States Japan and Roumania received no consideration from the American government. State Department officials said the message forwarded by Miss Morris at Stockholm was received today and broadcast by the Soviet station in Moscow. They added it mirrored earlier Bolshevik proposals and offered no new terms.

Ngton United A State Department United States Japan Roumania Missister Morris Stockholm Soviel Wireless Moscow

Former service men urged to seek U S citizenship drive

Former service men of foreign birth who have not reported to the naturalization office will be urged at American Legion meetings during training week to become citizens. Posts in Bridgeport Stratford and Milford and other towns will launch a nationwide drive to naturalize thousands of veterans, with several hundred already naturalized in this district. A fire caused by thawing a frozen water pipe damaged the home of Miss Mabel Nolan at 549 Arctic Street, with losses around and a fire department response.

Army Navy Miterine Corps Naturalization Office County Court ‘House United States Bridzevport Stratford Mairheld Watt R Esfort American Legion

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