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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
4
Portrait of Queen Mary of Roumania as active ruler and symbol in wartime. Describes her courage and courtesy, her duties during German occupation, and acts of charity. Recounts her visits to Jassy hospitals, comforting dying soldiers, and volunteering to aid in city services.
In Chicago’s manufacturing district the fleet includes the submarine U 87 and the U 97 surrendered after the armistice. The Yantic once a presidential yacht, Howl and other vessels share a mixed past. A number of submarine chasers from World War I are to be sold.
Gan Francisco reports a fire destroying the California Theatre site stirs memories of the early state days. It recalls Edwin Booth and others from the era and notes Professor John Galen Howard, a Berkeley architect, drafted plans for the theatre.
June report quoted Czech minister Karel Persier denying claims that Czech troops leaving Siberia carried away vast quantities of gold, silver, copper, machinery, and sugar. He said any valuables on an American transport were the soldiers own property bought with their own money. He noted Czech soldiers funded enterprises and loaned millions of francs to support their army.
Spokane, Washington June 20. Danger that elder manufacture, a key by product of Pacific Northwest fruit, may end due to prohibition. Feilberg, elder manufacturer, says state alcohol bans push makers and dealers beyond legal limits, jeopardizing extensive apple pulp use for cider.
A resolution presented to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention in Des Moines Iowa calls for banning foreign language instruction in public schools across the country and seeks independent citizenship for women. It also urges that children of aliens be naturalized upon reaching majority by appearing in court and taking a test for literacy.
June 26 report from the Associated Press states the southern Canton government troops entered Chang-Sha and opened fire on the Japanese warship Fushimi. The ship grounded two crew members. one seriously wounded as Japanese forces returned fire and casualties were reported among Chinese troops.
John Munson Comley, fourth of the Comey family to enter the legal profession, passed his examinations at Yale and will begin practice shortly. He is the son of Judge William H. Comey. Of seventeen applications for admission, eight qualified, six from Bridgeport and two from Stamford.
TONDON June 20 Kling George nas decided to entertain the holders of the Victoria Cross Britain's highest honor with a garden party at the palace. The date is not fixed yet. Each recipient may bring one or more family members and guests will include all surviving recipients from previous years. About 490 surviving holders are expected to attend.
New York June 19 Bishop Edwerit Lines of Newark and Bishop Charles Summer Buren of New York were among Episcopal clergy sailing for England to attend the Celtic room opening in the mission.
A fragmented OCR list shows CUNARD-ANCHOR and Freight Services routes from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg Southampton Queenstown Liverpool Londonderry Glasgow and other ports. It mentions ships like Imperator Aquitania Mauretania Caronia and Victoria with July and August sailings and a note for rates or bookings in New York streets.
An old advertisement touts "Tiz" as the sole remedy to ease sore tired aching feet. It claims dramatic relief from corns, calluses, and bunions, promising smaller shoe sizes and instantly comfortable steps, urging readers to buy at drug or department stores.
An old advertisement touts Poslam for quick skin healing and itching relief. It claims concentrated healing powers, quick absorption, and daytime as well as nighttime use with visible benefits. Sold broadly with a NYC address for free samples and a Poslam Soup medicated product noted for brightening complexions.
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