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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Bayer Bayer Aspirin tablets as a proven safe remedy prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. It lists uses such as headache toothache neuralgia rheumatism and colds with compact tin boxes of 12 tablets and notes larger packages available.
A partial OCR read from Samat area columns shows unclear text with scattered letters and possible place names. The fragment lacks coherent events or identifiers to form a complete news item or identifiable entities.
A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce committee discussed its annual outing. The event includes a luncheon, varied entertainments, and a sheep roast, scheduled for Wednesday at the National building area near the river par.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a crowded session where a gavel rang and delegates settled as discussions touched on Mr Cummings and the greeting to supporters of American democracy. Names include Le W. Leonard and references to McAdoo's presentation. Exact details are incomplete in the readable text.
A lengthy gathering of the A Suteigel Optometric Society outlined standards for continuing education and professional certification. Speakers demonstrated diagnostic tools and devices, including methods for detecting astigmatism and improving ophthalmoscope use, with several members cited for notable careers.
Joseph Webber of 1783 Surnum Avenue faced a charge of stealing a motor vehicle. Bound over by Superior Court judge after arraignment in Mamaroneck. bail set at 38 dollars with bail bondsman. Charges reportedly nolled.
A chaotic weather notice describes a heavy rainstorm with intermittent lightning over the area. It notes train delays and telephone lines going out, while utilities report limited damage and impacts on city streets and travel.
A fragment advertises Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a refreshing tonic. It presents a brief promotional line for a patent medicine product labeled as a light, refreshing drink. The clipped copy lacks full context or claims.
A suit for damages of 600000 was served on the City Sheriff by Is DeVoe Tompkins Ina and Leary and company, Bridgeport contractors. The action moves to the superior court in September. The case claims the city failed to supply correct specifications for intercepting structures on Railroad Avenue and sewer work, causing delay and damage. It seeks contracts set aside and damages estimated at 6004,004.05, with 342 already paid, tied to sewer work on Waril Road Bostwick avenues and the disposal plant construction ongoing about three years.
The convention heard Reed’s fight to tie for the conference with Dixie strains leading the band, while Dixie was praised as the defiant symbol. A hospital was announced for emergencies, prompting laughter at prescriptions. Delegates cheered Palmer Georgia seating and Reedshan unseating, then roared at the unnamed mention of Reed. Shannon urged a formal statement on the Reed case as Cleary and Cummings sought to intercede.
An alderman linked to forbidden business was discharged by U S Commissioner Hugh Z Lavery after evidence showed a seized bottle contained medicine not a beverage. Frank P Russo and Philip DeTonas a of Bayonne N J were held for trial on liquor transport charges, arrested in Stamford earlier. Bonds set at 5090 each.
Dr Edward Moe Govern head of the education committee says schools may have to use coke next winter costing 30 percent more. A decision is not yet reached as the committee continues its investigation while local dealers cannot fill school supply contracts.
The forecast notes showers in New England Wednesday with fair conditions Thursday. In southern New England and New York, expect localized showers Wednesday followed by fair weather Thursday with moderate temperatures.
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