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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
5
Fort Worth reports a new grasshopper invasion across western Texas counties. Fields are denuded as swarms, arriving from the Midwest in May, prompting state authorities to dispatch agents. Poisoned bran is spread along paths at dawn or dusk to kill the insects, with measures exploring seaweed substitutes for cotton.
The premier of Newfoundland announced yesterday the government plans to appoint a commission to review possible amendments to the prohibition law. The measure has been discussed for several months and aims to clarify policy on alcohol restrictions.
William I Winman 76 died Saturday in Huntingtum Mie funeral with services led by rector TW Nuiting in Stratford. Major George W Cornell died Saturday at family home in Inston. Grace N Buckingham widow of Ingham died Saturday at home. funeral Tuesday at 2:30 pm in Mountain Grove cemetery. Mary A Bates wife of Arthur J Bates died Saturday at 33 Seymour Street. burial in Lakeview. Margaret J Owen mother of Rev. Robert J Bowen buried in St Augustine church. requiem mass held. Nicolaus Nevert funeral held at 2 pm from 198 Sherwood Avenue. Park Cemetery. John J Doyle funeral attended. burial in St Michael’s. William Dewring funeral Saturday at Sacred Heart. burial in St Michael’s. Thomas Sheehan died at Bridgeport Hospital. survived by wife and family. funeral from parents’ home. Charles Fox died after protracted illness. funeral Tuesday 3:30 pm Mountain Grove. Julia Wheeler funeral at Wells Place Stratford. Robert Wihinghead pastor noted.
Relatives and friends filled the service for John Bennett Hiram F E iprebot Artur T Park and Georgi. Burial followed at Tinton cemetery Stratford.
In Amsterdam June 13 the former Crown Prince Frederick William marked his 38th birthday largely alone at Wellingen. One relative attended to offer wishes while the rest of his circle remained distant. A historic note recalls that in 1382 three inspectors stood at the prince's cradle.
A purple prose advertisement touts Poslum as a remedy for eczema and rashes with claims of soothing healing power. It directs readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories at 245 West 47th Street New York and mentions Postam soap as medicated for daily use.
An old advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as genuine with the Bayer name on tablets and larger packages. It credits physicians and decades of use for headaches toothaches fevers neuralgia rheumatism colds and general pain. Each box of 12 tabs costs a few cents with druggists selling larger Bayer packages.
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