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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
4
A burst water pipe on the upper floors caused hundreds of dollars in damage to a large stock of spring millinery goods. The sale starts Tuesday morning with immense price reductions on hats shirts waists silk petticoats veils ribbons and related items.
American sailors, including the commander of a seven man crew, are slated to study at a British air school for flight training. The start date remains undecided but is expected in early summer as plans proceed for the contingent’s transfer to England.
Richard Saunders an engineer with the department said the widening of the Post road from Stamford eastward will begin in 1927 as part of state road improvement plans. The notice indicates ongoing infrastructure upgrades and a forthcoming construction schedule for the route.
The notice urges readers to combat loss of appetite as a sign of weakened immunity and infection risk. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventive tonic and mentions Floot's Pills as a gentle laxative, claiming satisfaction from users and urging immediate use.
Fragmentary OCR shows a prime minister or premier urging peace amid tensions with Russia and Germany. The cabinet declares that peace litics are necessary, warning of disaster if hostility continues. Workers halt production as anger rises, with nations urged to unite for a path to peace.
Senate hearings reveal Admiral Sims criticized Navy conduct and warned against letting Britain mislead public opinion. He called Benson an upstanding man, while evidence shows a letter to a Washington correspondent and an indiscretion noted by Senator Plttman. The testimony references Navy Shipping Board roles and overseas commands during World War I.
The article describes the first noon meetings of a church federation under a series of speakers. Rev. ded and vedoriak lead the sessions with Rev Ray Wil presiding on certain days. Several named ministers including Dr Marah Pitabory and Riev. 1, By, MacQueen are listed as speakers across the week with Rev W. S. Poster also scheduled.
Post Telegram Newsies will be guests of Poli's Theater tonight with Saunders, manager of Polis, and Reilly of the Post arranging details. The boys will meet at the Post building before departure for the show.
Incomplete OCR fragment discusses a national union idea and political debate. Mentions Washington and president, with unclear references to positive offenders and populay chimes. Content is garbled and lacks coherent facts or identifiable individuals.
An advertisement extols Williams Pink Pills for Blood as a remedy for anemia and nervous exhaustion from overwork. It claims the pills build blood, strengthen nerves, improve appetite and digestion, and renew energy, citing a Portland Road Brunswick Are case and urging readers to ask their doctor or pharmacist for the booklet.
An old advertisement extols a fruit juice tonic as a remedy for rheumatism and high uric acid, claiming it stimulates kidneys and prevents gout. It promotes a grape and lemon juice drink as inexpensive and effective for easing joint stiffness and pain, urging daily intake for weeks.
The ad excerpt touts Radwaye JELLFORM as cleaner and more convenient. It claims it removes pain without blistering or discoloring the skin and vanishes quickly while Pei provides a warming soothing effect.
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