New Year Outlook Expects High Production and Jobs
A New Year outlook highlights above normal production across factories and a wave of planned investment in utilities and housing. The Singer Company and others announce arrival within a week, promising coal to furnaces and revived sail trade, with Ferris Steel and Bridgeport docks tied to harbor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Ls
Sheamoon
Taeno
Vbnefkoturing Company
WAH
Ime
United Illuminating Pany
Trent
Farist Steelsievel Company
Ado Y. Fae
Bridgepori Dige& Dock Company
Singer ‘Company
Irene Meservey
Bridgeport Banks Open Drafts for Central Powers Aid
Banks in Bridgeport can now issue drafts to send money to Austria Hungary Germany and Ingo Slavia, easing long standing relief efforts for relatives abroad. The move signals a broader financial response to aid sufferers in war torn regions as bridges to families overseas are strengthened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeport
Austria-Hungary
Ingo-Slavia
Germany
Jyonjelands
Seaside Club Hosts New Year Dinner and Dance
Seaside club rooms were festively decorated with Christmas trees and decorations for a New Year celebration. The event drew about 40 couples who enjoyed a dinner and dance in a lively party atmosphere described as pretty and festive.
Influenza Signal in Advertising Claims Spark Health Ad
A parsed newspaper fragment touts a laxative quinine tablet product as a cure for influenza like grip. It urges taking larger doses than prescribed, claiming preventive benefits and urging action before sickness. The ad contrasts ordinary grip illness with proactive use of the product.
Night of revelry fades in old city taverns
Soft drinks and stout crowd the city’s famed parlors as New Year festivities show a drop in attendance. Cafes offer limited beverages with few regulars, while many venues report thinner crowds than in past years. Churches hold watchnight services across multiple parishes, with Rev Donald B. Mar leading a joint sermon at the First Baptist and neighboring churches.
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Bullen's
Aome
Redias- Mists
Pews Kelly
Bowd
Pat
Donald
Mar ‘Queen
Jasnion
Newfield
Stratford” .Avenue
Newheld
Summerfield
Charches
Calvary
Chey
Washington
Caf. Gampire
WEF. Ifay
Gerald H. Beard
Park
A.p.ngstrom
Olivet
Ty.brown
Grace-Methodist
Engelish Tsutheran
B. Okerblom
St. George's
Milltighs
Saem I Cetiureh
New Year welcomed by Bridgeport Boys Club gathering
Senior members gathered at the Bridgeport Boys Club headquarters at Middle and Gold streets to celebrate the new year with a festooned hall and a lit Christmas tree. A quartet performed, a comedy duo entertained, and hostesses Mrs Turney and Mrs Morrison oversaw refreshments for the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport ‘Gors
Middle and
Gold Street
Santa Claus
Dondero
Scolins
J. Corso
H. Clark
M. Fite
I. ‘Turney
M. Morrison
West End
Mayor's board of appraisal and appointments update
The article lists reappointments and resignations across city offices including Stephen J. Souchie as chair of the board of appraisal, Mrs Jacob B. Klehi to succeed, Mrs Margaret M. Ford deceased, James El. McNamsara and Arthur Jellitté among appointees, and Vincent S. Well as the municipal ice plant commission head. It notes William He Coni as city attorney and W Par Seeley as assistant, with local business figures and institutions referenced in connection to appointments and civic roles.
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Stephen J. Souchie
Jacob
B. Klehi
Margaret M. Ford
Browislaw i
Oyster
Arthur Jellitté
George H. Zumstag
Joseph
Cabelli
Ice
Vincent
Finnegan
Stratford
Booth
Platt Compbuny
TAT Ui Hemry
Stuart Cans
Pipbohey
Spangled Banker Welcome to 1920 New Year Ball
A fragmentary Brooklyn era party report notes jovial mood at a Bridgeport venue. Couples danced around a decorated hall as guests, including Fayors, greeted the new year with festive warmth and lingering social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Fraternal lodge to form new St George chapter in city
Fraternal orders plan formation of a new lodge under St George with members from Adelphian and S John's lodges. George, August M Enslehardt, and William T Parker named as senior and junior officers, with installation to follow among district lodges. Christmas tree festival, smoker, and social planned at 1059 Broad Street. Local members and families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nvest! John
Adelphian
W. Meyer
Iedine Club
Goaodsell
Svere
Oweelks
Pri
Gompers Pledges Support of Labor Movement
Gompers declares labor aims for freedom and rights in industrial relations. He urges production efficiency, fair ceilings, and cooperation to aid starving nations. The speech links workers’ rights to national prosperity and broad opportunity for all Americans.
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Gompers
LABOR
Roenter
America
Algonquins New Year Best in History
New artists with real effects presented a festive Algonquin New Year event ushering in the old year. Amore couples attended as the entire club quarters were wonderfully decorated with greens and costumes. Dinner was served and enjoyed by guests.
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Wns
Amore OO
Wonderf
Abe
Stolen autos found dismantled. suspects held
Detectives Derrrick and Gerrit arrested William Pooh of 62 King's Highway after locating two stolen cars belonging to W Lineke and Blatz of Laurel and Gold Streets. Vehicles were dismantled for parts across multiple sites. Blatz's car recovered with wheels tires and more.
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W. Lineke
Fashington Avenue
Wi -D
Laurel Avenue
Derick and
Gerrit
William” Pooh
King’s” Highway
Derrick
Gerrity
Blatz
CIA
Superior Court
Poch
Navy
Dougaas
Lafayette Franks Street
Open House Held For Big New Year Celebration
An open house event marks a big New Year celebration hosted by Y. WeHe and Y. Wy. Attendees included Men s and Young Women groups with dancing and bright social exchange. Notable names appear among organizers and guests, highlighting community involvement and local civic effort.
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Y. WY
Y.wehe
Open House Held by Fifth District Democrats
Members of the Fifth District Democratic club held an open house last night in the club rooms on Rig Street. A combined meeting of representatives outlined plans for upcoming district activities. Grief addresses were delivered by Chairman Lavery Attorney John A. Cornell Jr Alderman William Wian John M. Donnelly and Attorney Joseph Devine. William McCoombs, club president, served as chairman and introduced the speakers. An entertainment segment featured a district Democratic quartet, with district members singing several selections. Refreshments were served.
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Tifth
Democratic
Attite
Rig Street
Representof
Pursons
Lavery
John A. Cornell Jr
William ‘Wian
John M. Donnelly
Joseph Devine
William McCoombs
Bridgeport Men to Attend Jackson Day Dinner
Bridgeport Democrats plan to attend the Jackson Day dinner at the New Willard Hotel in Washington on January 8. Leading figures expected include Lynn W. Wilson, Collector James I. McGovern, 2nd Postmaster Charles J. Greene, and Attorney George Mara, with Homer S. Cummings as Democratic National Committee chairman guest.
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New Willard Hotel
Washington
Bridgeport
Lynn W. Wilson
James I. McGovern
Charl ‘S J. Greene
George ‘I
Mara
Homer
The
Democratic
Dr True's Elixir advertised for constipation relief
A faded testimonial style ad claims Dr True's Elixir cures constipation and related ailments for various adults from businesspeople to workers. It presents patient stories of pain, headaches, and “sallow completion,” urging regular laxative use and highlighting an established brand since 1863 with price options 60c and 1.00.
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Dr. True
Alston
Shoveling Snow Too Hard On A Light Fall
In a terse report a person notes using a snow shovel that was excessively large and heavy for a light snowfall. The account blames the shovel rather than the weather for the effort required yesterday.
Obituary notes for Jeve Jexremiah and Mary Berecy
Obituary fragment reports funeral of Jeve Jexremiah at St Michael's Center led by Rev Gandry with burial at Mountain Grove. Nearby death of Mary Berecy, 44, of 71 Orland Street, from heart disease, with services pending. Loretta Bibbins and Loretta Ribins also noted in brief death notices.
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Jexremiah
Jeve
William
Michael's
Treland
Hannah
Courin
Ei Be Sherman
N ‘Ehareh
Will
Mary
Neary
Heling
Charle A. Gandry
Jas
Oal
Thomas
Broderick
George Eigan
John Densmore
Percy Seatles
Marlin
Ryan
Timothy
Muley
St. Michael's
Father Leddy
Inney
Mary Berecy
Orland Street
Garici
Berecz
Toretia. Bibbins
Loretta Ribbins
Hagton
How to Prepare Grapefruit for Eating
To prepare grapefruit for eating, cut the fruit in half crosswise and remove the core and seeds. Use a sharp-pointed steel knife if possible, then insert a spoon between the rind membranes and pulp to lift out the segments. When sugar is scarce, alittle salt can enhance the flavor.
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Arge
Anita Wees
Atlantic City
Claus Jock
Island
Aes Wai
Innatt
Hicaso
Denver
Tford &R
Clonay
Tieras Ksonvil
Ciagyns
Orleans
Loa Hisbunsa
Og Clow
Ly Rand
Paul
Wear
Ashington
Middlebroc
Wilks
Boys’ Club
Sons of
St.George
George
Nal A
Sprosealy - Grand
der Anid Staff
Algonquin's
Lusitania
W. H. Hincks
W.D. Blatz
Toes
Abd Louis Aounshine
Janith
Berthenbers
Gertrude
Sadie Mooney
Jackson
Six Club
Farfield Avenue
Middle
Draggists
Sonances
Florida
Florida Citrus Exchange
Tampa
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