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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
17
Many new homes use French windows that swing out. Lace curtains are impractical here, so a Venetian curtain is common. The article describes a weight and tassel bag balance method to raise or lower curtains precisely, avoiding side hooks.
Major-General H. D. Swinton received a royal citation and a $5,000 award from the Royal Commission for his role in conceiving and defining the tank. He toured the United States in 1918 promoting the Liberty Loan, praising American audiences and cities from New York to Joliet.
On Friday January 22 at 8 p.m. Rabbi Samuel Abrams will discuss the origin and future of democracy and its modern applications. He will examine the relationship between religion and democracy and the contributions religion can make to democratic principles. Mrs Elmer Beardsley will preside at the organ and the public is invited.
In Chicago on January 22 Judge Graham hears a peculiar case where Miss May Clark denies plans to marry. The dispute centers on Daniel Savid, Sayveeh Paul, and Miss Clark amid claims of prior marriage and financial disputes. The discussion references barbed wire disease and mental strain among prisoners, noting irritability, memory loss, and insomnia as common symptoms.
Railroads in the eastern region report a resumed normal operation after the armistice with steady growth in export freight and increased passenger traffic. The annual report by regional director A Teo Flardin to Walker Tt Benes notes more than double freight weights versus 1913 1914 and a 7.2 percent rise over 1918. Freight to New York reached over 7.6 million tons in 1919, up from 7.24 million the year before, while suburban housing demand boosted eastern commuter flows.
Dublin authorities deployed extra guards as rioting flared after the shooting of Assistant Police Commissioner Redmond in Harcourt Street. Riots in Thurles followed the shooting of Consible Finnegan, with streets wrecked, shop windows smashed, and troops threatening to fire on residents before disorder subsided.
In Birmingham on January 22 Austen Chamberlain the British chancellor of the exchequer stated it is not policy for Britain to borrow large sums in America to lend to other European nations. He added that while he is responsible the government will not consider such a policy.
Thirty five million live seeds are en route to Europe as a New Year gift from the American Forestry Association. The seeds will aid reforestation in France Belgium and Britain and include Douglas fir western larch white fir Engelmann spruce red oak sugar maple white ash and spruce. Additional seeds will follow as funds permit.
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as instant relief for backache lumbago and sciatica. It claims rapid pain relief harmlessness no skin stain and a 60 year recommendation while urging readers to try a small trial bottle from any drug store.
Name Bayer aspirin package contains directions for cold pain headache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism. Bayer means genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents. Aspirin is a trademark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic acid ester of Salicylic acid.
An old advertisement promotes Poslam healing salve and Poslam Soap for skin troubles. It claims rapid relief from eczema pimples and surface disorders, with a free sample offer and a mail request to Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
An old advertisement promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring dark hair by applying with a sponge. It claims natural, even darkening and gloss after several uses, appealing to those seeking a youthful, attractive shade.
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