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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
11
Assistant secretary of the navy and Democratic nominee Roosevarue Won t announced his candidacy, prompting a temporary vacancy at the Navy Department as Stockton Callf acted in the interim. The move follows weeks of speculation about a broader cabinet reshuffle.
Oakland entertainer Welf, a contra-tenor, performs at Poli's Theatre with a program including A Double-Dyed Deserver and films from Columbia Graphophone. Acts include Jack Pickford and Pathe News. other features are Blackmail with Phylis Gilmore, Two of a Kind with Frazer and Bunce, and Margaret Taylor. Also at Empire and Jam, Sins of St Anthony starring Bryan Washburn, One Orphan with William Farnum at West End, Mary or Man Games to Town via Dorothy Gish, and Olive Thomas at Plaza in Suu Jluppen. vaudeville by Tora Brown officials, Kelly and Brown, Value Band, Selvini and Grovn, Pathes and Madoxy animal pictures.
New York reports that Dr Horace Mutteher who taught thorough mastication of food leaves 126.9 percent of an estate to Harvard University for fostering knowledge of hearthful nutrition. Appraisal filed in court today outlines the bequest and its educational goal.
Greek steamship Thera departed for Piraeus after passing Ambrose Channel. A report indicated a crew member vanished at sea, triggering a search as the vessel continued its voyage.
A lengthy testimonial describes a woman’s two year illness and her claim of recovery after using Dr Tees Blighs laxative and Worm Expeller. The account cites multiple doctors, a panicked episode, and self-medication with a small bottle of what is described as a remedy. It lists symptoms such as offensive breath, itching, and stomach distress, and notes sale by ALG Did Adorrisement.
An advertisement extols massi fied coconut oil shampoo as superior and harmless for hair washing. It warns against alkali in common soaps and shampoos, claiming the product yields rich lather, cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair bright and easy to manage. It notes the shampoo is inexpensive and widely available.
The Read Co store closes daily at five, Saturdays at six. An advertisement promotes Queen Anne walnut or mahogany bedroom sets with large mirrors and fine interior finish. A new Electric Washer, priced at 155 dollars, is hailed as economical and easy to use with flexible payment options.
Linen remains scarce as Russia ceases flax production boosting prices. Belgium and France show high willingness to pay per ton for flax, with recent auctions signaling a tight market. Third floor display offers pink, rose, green, palm beach, brown, lilac and blue linen at 1.65 dollars per yard.
A new line of fancy crepes features light and dark stripe patterns in blue rose lavender pink and black and white suitable for women's dresses skirts children's wear and men's shirts. The fabrics wash well and remain comfortable after washing at 59 cents a yard.
The shop carries a full La Grecque line with flat tailored seams and no waist fullness. Garments are cut on curved lines for ample fullness without bulk, including lace trimmed pieces, drawer and skirt combos, and chemi pantalons in sizes 36 to 46. Second floor offers nightgowns envelopes and corset covers.
An advertisement touts a 245 carat diamond priced at 2,900 dollars for a limited week. It claims perfect quality and urges buyers to act quickly for a real bargain.
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