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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
2
An advertisement touts Freezone a tiny bottle of for fast at home corn relief. It promises quick pain free use with a few drops on tender corns and calluses, claiming the product removes hard and soft corn from toes and feet without irritation. It exudes a period voice and period styling.
Charles A. Dickart of Memphis Tennessee president and general manager of the National Fruit and Produce company is held in Bridgeport jail on $80 000 bail for alleged violation of the 18th amendment and income tax fraud The case involves alleged illegal distilling and a false tax return claiming 2348 dollars income The hearing before Commissioner Hugh J Lavery extends into a new trial date and a bondman could not be found by midnight The defendant seeks extradition and faces continued proceedings in the near future.
A church gathering Sunday evening will present a music program titled omervow ovaning the People's elieved With imuaumice. Services include a religious address by a visiting sergeant and a social tea. An organ recital by the church organist Mr. WW Jeiot is planned, with attendance in the adjoining chapel.
Irregular text notes a plan to reinstate Lodge 30 of the Machinists union. The General Executive Board of the International Association of Machinists will meet near Bridgeport to decide a definite proportion to the lodge and present it to members for action on Friday night.
Snow and much colder conditions expected Saturday, with a cold wave lingering into Sunday. Snow accumulations are possible, followed by a return to fair but cold conditions later in the weekend.
An advertisement from Mrs. Patrick S. OConnell of No 3 Park Street Barre Vermont promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia and run down conditions. The piece cites overwork poor rest and nervousness as causes and claims improved appetite strength and energy after use. It encourages sending for a free booklet and asks readers to ask their local druggist for the pills.
An American report from a Turkish siege describes a concert by Norden Singing Society under Henry Nyberg with Miss Zachariassen and Miss Svendgon-Tyne performing Grieg and Norwegian pieces. Amid bombardment at Marash, volunteers and refugees endure cold, hunger, and fear as French and Armenian civilians seek safety. evacuations and relief efforts unfold with American aid agencies coordinating rescue and shelter.
Obituary notices list Thomas J. Cansion Thomas J. Lannon Estella Porter Quarella Porter Emma Jane Cook Henry L. Fowler and other residents. Services, burials and cemeteries at Mountain Grove Putney and St Michael's are noted with dates, times and officiants. People named include Rev. John A Sullivan Rev. Mal Kearns Thomas Mooney and James Alglideon among delegations and mourners.
Nealan, a st employee of the Walled Millingting company, sustained a severe cut to the right wrist yesterday afternoon when a guiny insulator broke during handling. He was taken to the original hospital where seven stitches were required to close the wound.
Fragmentary text notes a fall on tarred street at Parle Avenue and 38 near a factory area. Mentions an injury and admission to a hospital under unspecified event details. Names, times, and full places are unreadable.
A vintage medicinal advertisement extols Pepto Mangan as a tonic for anemia. It claims thin blood causes listlessness and low vitality, promotes red blood cells, and asserts the product, sold globally for years, restores energy and cheerful mood. It warns to buy only with the Gude's trademark and Vyde’s branding.
A compact obituary fragment listing multiple death notices and funeral details across several individuals. Names include Brady Conlon Fowler Yverian Madden and others with dates in 1920 and 1929. Each entry notes residence, age when given, funeral time and place, church services, and interment details where provided.
A vintage sale listing advertises spring bargains on flowers and veils, lace and lingerie, taffeta petticoats, and fur scarves. It highlights discounted coats, rainwear, and a range of fur and animal skin accessories with prices from several dollars to over a hundred.
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