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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
11
In Barcelona a clash erupted between private en terprises and police amid a dispute over serdew in the local force. Shopkeepers and restaurant owners were notified they are subject to MADRIB while authorities, led by Police Captain Tero, addressed the turmoil this morning, following advices from the city.
Undetermined cause sparked a blaze in Watkins early today destroying seven business places. Loss is estimated at 3100,000. The incident follows talk of other sensational events, with The Sunday Post magazine promising revelations about tense real life tragedies and questions surrounding a wife surrender and a retired army officer’s stance.
A fragmentary account by Professor Parks describes a keritoswerus incurvimagus specimen found near a river cutting through prairie flats. The bones are embedded in rock and exposed only by natural erosion, with preservation hampered by burial and weathering. Geological context places the find around a former inland sea coastline and scrolls of prehistoric landscape.
Ohio voters face a sharp wets and dries struggle as Democratic candidate Gov. Un seeks confidence from business leaders in Cleveland. The scene shows Un's long hold on Ohio politics and his potential to energize wet and pro-business factions amid a 30-50 split on liquor.
Thomas J Heffernan treasurer of the New England Coal Company warned the Kiwanis Club of Coal Situation Danger at a meeting yesterday in Ridgeport. He forecast a $22 a ton price for next winter and cited recent negligence by railroad operators as a factor. Delegates discussed the situation and a New England convention in Portland was noted for July.
An assortment of serge and tricotine suits and dresses, with former prices ranging from 75 to 95 dollars, plus wash skirts, gingham dresses at 2.00 to 2.50, and a feature A.B. C. washing machine praised for its design and performance. Also advertised are wool suitings, satin lined boudoir slippers, and pattern sheets with July designs, inviting in-store inspection and easy payment options.
The collection features eight curtain styles in ecru and white with plain hemstitched hems Filet insertions and novelty edgings. Narrow tasteful designs promise durability and strong value with prices at $4.50 per pair.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a statue of Clemenceau showing him amid a war scene. It mentions French figures, trenches, and soldiers, with damaged text referencing a heavy, dramatic monument and a bishop appealing for aid along a distant coast.
Ground fabrics feature light and dark stripes in blue rose lavender pink and black and white. Describes uses for women’s dresses skirts children’s wear and men’s shirts. Noted for washability. Priced 59 cts per yard. Third floor.
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