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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement claims Danderine stops hair from falling out and reduces dandruff after use. It promises hair appears more vigorous bright and thicker with the product, noting visible improvement after application and encouraging purchase.
Miller Tires, offering Cord and Fabric types, claim lower mile costs than rivals. They announce tests showing higher average mileage per tire type and describe factory testing where eight machines run two rear tires daily at 650 miles each to prove their performance.
Miller Tire announces tread superiority claiming 25 percent longer wear than rivals. Every day tread stock is vulcanized and lab tested with no variation. Not a Miller Tire with these new-grade treads has ever returned with worn tread.
Noting reports of 20,000 to 28,000 miles from Miller Cord Wires, the text argues mileage varies with conditions and asserts Miller Tires outlast rival brands under comparable use. Factory tests show 15,000 miles or more, urging buyers to insist on Miller Tires, as twenty car makers supply them at no extra charge.
A band concert is announced for tonight under the auspices of a local organization named Beard. No further details on time location or performers are provided in the fragment.
A brief note indicates Tiecreation of Wheeler and son will give a performance at Séneide Park tonight at nn o'clock, promising a local entertainment event with community turnout.
A meeting was held with Wardendaha Clark of Woodnont First Selectman Manty Chang and others to discuss unifying Wandmont and Mary to fire deterrinants. The group weighed the advisability of consolidating the departments under the current ch noLue Bh to reduce gambling exposure and improve prevention.
A historical note explains a tire factory’s strict quality system. Each tire is signed with maker, inspector, and process, ensuring traceability. When a tire returns for adjustment, the cause is investigated and penalties imposed for worker fault or inspector oversights. After years of checking, uniform tires are achieved across cities, though some years report no returns.
The board wraps its session amid war related talk and concerns about allied support. Members discuss security costs and social impacts while noting disability considerations and public health issues tied to the conflict.
T K Orton of Bridgeport suffers a damaged auto after a collision with Tas Orton a Bridgeport baker. The crash occurred in front of Walmer Beach schoolhouse due to a risky pass between vehicles. No injuries reported and drivers exchanged details.
A catalog note describes a small batch of Unose blue serge suits available to disappointed men. It mentions young men’s double breasted and conventional fits for busy business use, noting prior cancellations by the maker and including a remark on main floor rent.
Canvas covered trunks with hardwood slats brass trim and heavy bolts priced from 15 to 16 1/2 dollars. Fibre trunks with brass corners and deep trays range to 19 1/2 dollars for 34 inch cases. Du Pont Fiberoid leather corner cases 24 inch priced at 9 dollars. Cow-hide leather suit cases 24 inch steel frames cretonne lined at 12 dollars. Sole leather brief cases heavy cow-hide with feather straps nickel lock nine dollars. Black Boston cow-hide leather bag described with grain finish.
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