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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
11
A mother’s recipe using sage and sulphur to darken and tint hair. Drug stores offer Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur compound advertised as simple to apply with a brush to disguise gray strands. It promises darkening, shine, and a fuller look.
Brussels reports a state official says Belgium may join negotiations with Gregory and Ikrassia for resuming commercial relations with Soviet Russia. In other items, Bogen and Segall are jailed in Fareport for embezzlement. Mesopotamia disturbances appear quieter. a Turkish capture concerns Bozani in Cilicia. Polish troops repatriated. a mine disaster in Yezo leaves many dead.
Dr Carey, a kidney specialist, urges attention to minor symptoms like backache puffiness or specks in urine. He notes thousands die yearly from neglected kidney issues and promotes his widely dispensed prescription via Hindle drug stores.
An advertisement touts Allenrhu as a conqueror of rheumatism promising relief within forty four hours. James H. Allen, longtime sufferer and discoverer, claims two bottles will stop agony, reduce swelling, and banish pain, with Hindle's drug Stores carrying the remedy for trial.
In Chicago in June 16 judge dismisses 2 divorce suit after testimony by Mire Ben Harris that her husband William A Harris choked her during sleep. Cross examination revealed the choking occurred during a nightmare and the husband did not awaken. Court rules this could not prove cruelty and dismissal follows.
A civil case heard by Judge Jones in Common Pleas alleges damages of 1000 for a view on the head after a stone was thrown during a May 18 1919 chicken dispute between Adam Hutchinson and Olga Loveno. The incident stemmed from Mrs Hutchinson chasing others chickens from her yard.
A remarkable divorce case is featured in The Sunday Post Magazine, highlighting a wife calling her husband the grandest man while they pursue a separation. The piece contrasts affectionate language with the legal breakup, depicting an unusual marital split.
A fragment notes an Adae sale offering lengths from 14 to 10 yards with a special at 45 cents, sizes 9x12, on the third floor. The line mentions 87.50 and a premium selection described as a wonderful offering.
A selection of small gold rings set with colored stones will be given away with a purchase of 2.00 or more. No exchanges except for size or department merchandise. Second floor.
A selection taken from regular stock must be disposed of to make room for summer dresses. Navy pieces predominate with a few black garments, some with colored vests or embroidery. Distinctive models priced much lower, second favorite.
Junior Department A line dresses described in gingham and plaid fabrics in French designs. Colors include old blue brown yellow green and pink with white and black sashes or belts. Collars and cuffs bound with complementary shade to match the frock.
Heavy stock reduced from 6.95 to 8.50, now 5.00 to close out. Summer organdie praised as ideal for hot weather with sheer thin weave. Available children to adults sizes 6 to 44 years, colors Bermuda pink blue canary peach lavender, 40 inch width.
Experiments at the British Imperial Institute explore bamboo as a substitute for wood pulp claiming it yields better results and promising prospects than other substitutes. The idea includes forming citizen groups similar to cotton growing associations to promote production and adoption.
Weather delays spring, pushing summer shoe sales into mid June. Stock for certain styles overwhelms, with special on Main floor at 10 dollars. Reduced demand stems from tardy season, leaving many summer footwear in inventory.
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