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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
3
Doctors warn that neglecting colds can lead to serious lung trouble and pneumonia. The ad touts Father John’s Medicine as safe for all ages, alcohol free, and nourishing, with sixty years of use.
A New York based former Sing Sing inmate reports a nationwide drive by the Gray Brotherhood to humanize prisons and push for reform. He cites 18,000 members and a planned investigation of the Joliet prison to seed reform before the next presidential campaign. The movement allegedly fears Bolshevik influence inside prisons and claims radical literature is widespread among inmates. The account includes a bold quote about leaping from a window. Also noted are election changes in Providence and rising Rhine River floods in Coblenz.
Officials across the country monitor reports of wood alcohol poisonings after Christmas. Chicago reports 35 deaths since December 4 with New York to San Francisco pursuing poison liquor sellers. Investigators consider death penalties for offenders if indictments occur.
Bridgeport clubs hosted open house for New Year with large crowds, dinners, and informal entertainment. Algonquin, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and University clubs all reported active gatherings, dancing, billiards, and music, while visitors and members enjoyed a relaxed social atmosphere without formal programs.
Venita Fitzhugh twenty one year old stage actress known from The Marriage Market in 1913 was killed in Philadelphia when the car driven by William A. Clader skidded on Walnut Street Bridge. The vehicle struck the rail and Fitzhugh was thrown to the Pennsylvania railroad tracks, suffering a fractured skull and instant death. She had been visiting Mr Clader's mother after a theatrical engagement in England.
London January 1 announces an early establishment of rail service between Basra and Baghdad in Asiatic Turkey. Construction progresses at fourteen miles per day. Passenger trains planned daily with twenty eight hour initial travel time, later reduced to twelve hours. Freight trains to run in forty eight hours.
A large number of workers at a Black garment plant fell ill after a luncheon, with up to 36 people reported stricken by suspected ptomaine poisoning from potato salad. Authorities expect several to be in danger of death as efforts to contain the outbreak continue.
The Buenos Aires fire front expanded thirty miles wide near San German on the line with Pamaya territory, destroying six hundred acres of wheat. Reports say calm is expected as settlers and harvest hands deal with unrest. A harvest hand strike at Chaqubuco province is linked to circulars threatening crop arson, and two agitators were killed resisting arrest.
New Year was quietly observed in Washington with social functions but no formal White House celebration due to the president's illness. Secretary Lansing and Mrs. Lansing hosted diplomatic events in Tun Gon, while cabinet members issued messages of optimism for the coming year.
The Independent Socialist party shows rapid growth with about 740,000 paying members by January 1, a gain of 700,000 since March. Reports from the business report by Chidoman Dithman note the party's fund and organizational strength, amid debates on unity and leadership.
An official Bolshevik statement claims advances on multiple fronts including near Londo and Yekaterinossy in the Russian theater and near Novomossiysk, with forces pressing toward the Dnieper. The report also mentions Russia’s deep oil and fuel wells as part of wartime updates.
Fresh and pretty curtains offered in scrim with Dutch valance and lace trim. Marquisette versions priced at 59c to 1.69 each with double thread for straight hanging. New art scrim and striped marquisette available, silks Rd luster fabrics, drapery use, third floor display.
The ad touts heavy warm robes woven to resist wear and provide warmth, with titles like Navajo patterns, plaids, and leopard or tiger skin inspired designs. Priced from $15 to $18.50, promotion encourages shopping on the third floor.
Fine lace trims and satin camisoles in flesh tone wash well and wear long. New black and navy satin camisoles with elastic tops for wear under dark sheer waists priced around 2.00 to 2.50. Pretty muslin and nainsook night gowns with embroidery, front yoke and long sleeves priced 2.00 to 4.00.
Corduroy for boy. A corduroy suit outwears any other sort for the boy who is alive and in the middle of every sport at playtime. Double-Service corduroy suit outwears any other corduroy. Made strongly and firmly with two pair of trousers. Ready now. Godd styles that please boys. Sizes 7 to 15. $13.50 to 15. Front Iniserment.
Large selection of children’s picture books and Hinén books offered at half the old price. Some items show finger marks from previous use but remain in readable condition. Picture puzzles and other children’s items priced from 8c to 50c, previously 5c to $1.00.
A shop advertises stamped white voile and dark blue voile embroidery waists ready to be embroidered with colored wool. Several simple but effective patterns priced at 2.00, 3.00, or 3.50, with crepe textures and various designs. Located on the third floor.
Neponset Flooring advertises a lightweight durable floor covering not oilcloth or linoleum with clear attractive designs and long wear. Special lot 69 presents light and dark colors including blue and white tile patterns at 69c per sq yd. parquet rug filling imitates hardwood, three feet wide 59c per yd. second floor sale features cocoa and rubber mats at $2 and $1. door mats emphasize keeping dirt out in weeks ahead.
Mackinaw coats for boys priced from 12.00 to 16.50 feature warmth and freedom of movement. Sizes 7 to 18 available in brown gray and plaid patterns with patch pockets and rolling collars. Crafted with yokes and pleated backs for a fitted look.
Advertises women’s winter footwear with black and brown kid leather and cloth tops. Describes full round toe, slender vamp, Cuban heel, and pricing around 9 to 10 dollars. Mentions versatile styling with warm winter attire and general winter service use.
A sale advertise Crex rugs and new weaves featuring herringbone patterns in blue rose green brown and tan. Sizes range from 3x6 ft to 9x12 ft with prices from 4.50 to 19.50. Also advertised are wool fibre and Wilton varieties in varied designs and finishes.
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