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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
21
Willis Anderson of New Haven was arrested by the New Haven detective department in Milford on a charge of embezzling 27.50 from Alvin Walker, a former employer. He was released on a 50 dollar bond, with Milford court appearances set for tomorrow.
A vintage ad extols Tiz for tired aching feet claiming it draws out acids easing aches and pains from long work and dancing. It promises relief from corns blisters and bunions, says feet feel happy and comfortable, and urges readers to buy from any drugstore or department store.
An advertisement touts Poslam for eczema and skin irritation claiming rapid itching relief with cooling sensations. It asserts Poslam’s suitability for sensitive skin and urges readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York, noting Poslam Soap as a related product sold nationwide.
Colorado Springs reports centennial celebrations marking Pike's Peak. Dr. Frank James aided by Major Lang expedition first scaled the peak in 1820. Rail, bridge, cog rail, highway improvements spurred tourism. Motor road completed 1916 at 500,600 dollars with 7 percent average grade. First airplane crossed in 1919. record motor descent from Crystal Creek to summit is 12 miles in 18 minutes 126 seconds.
New Fork reports state rent laws failing to stop profiteering by landlords amid widespread gouging. Leo Mayer chief counsel notes three major dodges including notifying tenants of high rents and coercive eviction, co operative sale pretenses, and inflating property value through inter transfers. The Rent Committee has handled thousands of cases in 15 months with many settled. some remain unsettled or hopeless.
New Haven man Carlson aged 28, arrested in Bridgeport, is held on perjury charges after allegedly swearing out a second auto license under the assumed name George F Williams. He had his original license revoked for drunken driving and was fined 65.81 by a London county justice before later swearing falsely before a Bridgeport notary.
Frisco Rempers returns from the national convention in San Tyane and will address a ratification meeting of the Sequoyah society tomorrow at the club on Fairfield avenue. Delegates from Bridgeport will share experiences in the Pacific coast city. The society is expected to endorse candidates James M. Cox for president and Fi W. Roosevelt for vice president. An entertainment program is planned.
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