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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
3
Under Col Stephen Cronan commander of the infantry regiment C G trained in Bridgeport Stamford Norwalk and Danbury officers are to be proficient in the manual of arms and school as the men.
An 1909 advertisement touts REOLO tonic as a cure for tiredness nervousness and weakness caused by lack of natural cell-salts and iron. It claims improved blood oxygen and vitality with a six week course costing one dollar, offered at 993 Main St corner of State and 1909 Main St Neat Arcade.
Captains Dougherty and Lockhart helped supervise two hours of army routine drills for Fourth regiment officers. They tested rank discipline with rifle drills and "watch" commands, praising officers for efficiency under adverse conditions. Col Cronan plans continued training as overseas troops join, aiming for high morale and readiness.
Police were notified that thieves entered the Rockaway restaurant on Main Street Wednesday night. They carried off cokes and pies valued at $20, and the rear door lock had been forced.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a miraculous hair darkener. It claims gray or faded hair vanishes after one or two applications, restoring a dark, lustrous, youthful look and appealing appearance overnight.
The U M C Foremen's Association held its second annual mid winter banquet last night in Boston, featuring Rev Archibald F Campbell's inspiring address urging cooperation with employers and workers. 175 foremen attended a turkey dinner with music from the Criterion quartet and performances by J Williams and colleagues, plus bowling and recreation afterward.
Eastern New York shows increasing cloudiness Friday with showers at night and Saturday, colder Saturday. Southern New England partly cloudy Friday, rain Saturday. Northern England fair Friday, warmer in Vermont, rain Saturday. Off Atlantic coast a disturbance lingers north of Sandy Hook with southeast winds and increasing rain by Friday night. The middle Atlantic states expect rain Friday afternoon or night then fair weather Saturday in the south. New England may start fair Friday then rain Saturday. Observations note 3 p.m. readings and almanac data for Bridgeport vicinity and tidal information.
Charles S Wilson died at his son Charles P Wilsons home after two weeks illness. He was a Bridgeport painter in retirement. Funeral from 178 West Liberty Street Saturday March 27 at 2 50. Annie Brown died after long illness at Bridgeport hospital. She was a nurse. Survived by husband two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 7 DeForest Avenue Saturday at 2 30, Rev Daniel M Lewis. Burial Lakeview Cemetery. John M Kilpatrick funeral held privately at 10 80 from farm home 46 Melrose Avenue. Burial Mountain Grove Cemetery. Harold Comer eight year old Comer referenced.
Son of James and the late Margaret Freeman Comer died yesterday at the family home 494 Park Street after an illness of two months. Besides his father he leaves four brothers Edward John Roger and George Comer and two sisters Mildred and Josephine Comer. Funeral held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the home and burial will be in St Michael's cemetery.
The notice promotes affordable meat dishes described as tasty and healthful, highlighting ready prepared casserole ideas made from mixed ingredients. It notes availability of PYREX and EARTHENWARE at American Hardware Stores for home use.
Rome dispatch reports that Gabriele D Annunzio and the Fiume national assembly plan to proclaim Fiume a republic on the eve of a momentous event. The proclamation may be delayed after the Allied meeting in Rome on April 21.
An advice piece notes whooping cough as a long tough illness especially for under twos, urging careful convalescence and watchfulness. It promotes Vicks VapoRub to ease cough during active disease and argues it aids recovery by local skin stimulation and inhaled vapors. It includes usage on throat and chest with warm coverings and cautions against over dosing. Free samples offered from Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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