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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
14
In Fort Fairfax Virginia on March 9 a blaze at the Chamberlin hotel destroyed two hundred thousand dollars worth of jewelry belonging to guests. The site was dug out and recovered with hope to identify any culprits, though rumors of lives lost were unfounded.
New York March 9 The Italian government seeks to launch an airship voyage from Rome to Rio de Janeiro Brazil next June. Lieutenant Colonel A Guidoni and all attachés of the embassy at London announced the plan. A 9 passenger eligible has just been completed for the voyage and will make its ship in April.
A poorly legible note from Hartford Massachusetts discusses bond exemptions for construction of rail projects. The fragment references exemptions and opinions on bond issuance and related authorities, but specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
In a secret session today Hope Wedelieny announced several church postings. The Mostav Renond Hechin is named Bishop of the dingene at Stans Iy Iowa. Monsignor fail named auxiliary archbishop of Moxieny. Yor.dames Madowiey named bishop of Juro Mexico. Philipsp Spinedar to be bishop of Chinnas Mexico. Margo Servin Gacy to be bishop of Zulin Venezuela.
An unclear item notes a bear of unknown context and mentions March 15 with possible events or fare details. Readable fragments suggest a local brief about a bear sighting or exhibit and a scheduled date. No clear names, places, or outcomes are provided.
OCR messy note lists names like Switzer's and Mahoney's Corner stores in Bridgeport area and towns such as Westport Ansonia and Seymour. Mentions remedies, pills, and a caller named William Taylor at 1088 Kossuth Street. Appears as an old advertisement fragment with multiple store references and rough phrases about health and treatment.
Ad claims Zemo cures eczema itch pimples and rashes with overnight improvements. It is described as a safe antiseptic liquid, non greasy, easy to apply, and available from druggists. The price listed is five cents or one dollar for larger bottles.
A garbled report from Cleveland notes a sermon about love and weed, with references to the Police Department and an upcoming action. It mentions Walsh, COTTNGS Le nalitee Giepated polwus, and ROURKE parks, plus a 68 year old involved and rotating duties at a local site.
An advertisement touts Real Food and Father John's Medicine as builders of solid flesh. It claims diet elements are scientifically prepared to boost strength and body mass without alcohol or drugs.
An advertisement explains that thin blood causes pale emaciation and weakness, claiming red blood cells starve the body of oxygen. It promotes REOLO tablets as a tasteless, two week treatment costing one dollar, available at Tindle's in Bridgeport and distributed for Dr. A. Sing Laboratories in Akron Ohio.
An old advertisement promotes Warner's Safe Rheum Remedy as a long used, universal cure for rheumatism. It claims strong, safe action without harmful drugs and urges trial, noting sales worldwide and endorsements from “parents and grandparents.” Sold by all druggists with receipts and addresses in Rochester, New York.
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