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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
18
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for thin hair dandruff and itching. A testimonial from a reader claims daily use for four weeks stops shedding and soothes the scalp while leaving hair shiny and manageable. The ad promises a large bottle is inexpensive and refundable if not satisfactory.
NEW YORK July 25 The Resolute the fleetest yacht on the water after beating Shamrock IV is at City Island and will soon be dismantled. Lipton and crew prepare to sail for Britain to plan winning the America's Cup in 1923. The fleet saluted as she towed up the bay and past Brooklyn Bridge. thousands cheered and airships circled. In a few weeks she will be memory only, a frail racing machine built to save weight. An artificial daylight device using a checkerboard reflector has arrived for color matching experiments.
The city is described as enriched by diverse manufacturing plants along the north route to the ends of Bridgeport. Owners report profits from 20 to over 100 percent on original investments, with stockholders unsatisfied by mere four percent and seeking higher returns.
Economy Manufacturing Company announces a new issue offering shares at $10 each. The ad claims strong growth potential and invites small investors to invest and investigate, stating minimal risk and no cost to learn more. It emphasizes local presence in Lown and urges readers to mail in information requests.
A chaotic colonial era item reports the burning of the famed American frigate Richmond on Coney Beach Maine. Built in 1858, the ship served in three wars and was once camouflage with mud during the New Orleans bombardment. After a varied career from flagship to receiving ship it was finally burned as junk amid broader notes on industry and civic notices.
A Milford committee of three appeared before the town commissioners Tuesday night and urged the board to seek an appropriation from the finance board for an electrical inspector. The panel asked the fire board to draft an ordinance covering all electrical installations in the town as part of the budget process.
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