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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
4
A vintage advertisement touts Nature's Remedy XE Tablets as a superior solution to digestive discomfort and weak eliminative systems. It claims ordinary laxatives provide only temporary relief while XE Tablets tone and strengthen digestion, promising relief after a few days and long term wellness with occasional use.
A wounded French soldier, formerly in World War I combat, lies at Belfdet, gravely ill. An official asks him to sign his death certificate but he cannot, facing severe injuries and exhaustion. The case raises questions about his survival and the details of his condition.
Thousands of American tourists plan to visit Brussels from The Hague but confront stringent Dutch and Belgian border rules. Travelers must register, obtain identity cards, surrender bread cards, and endure multiple officials and long waits, with potential delays spanning hours and even days.
Atlantic City hosts an aerial supplies and flying machines exhibit by the Acro Club of America from May 20 to 21. Experienced aviators present demonstrations and a Navy department display will show various aircraft types. The Liberty motor will run to showcase horsepower per gallon, with a center of attraction and on view accessories for exhibition and sale.
Berlin May 16 Germany's paper money in circulation now totals 10 060 000 000 marks, rising by 1 000 000 000 weekly says August Mueller former economics minister in Abendblatt. He notes money printing is the only flourishing German industry due to subsidies and wage hikes and warns debt nears 239 900 068 000 marks with uncertain future value.
Paris May 16 The strike situation in France remains difficult with authorities predicting a return to normal by Monday or Tuesday as unions eye a general strike in Alsace Lor raine. Telegraph telephone and post office workers may join if urged by the federation while railwaymen remain passive. Mines at Lille await orders and several ports show improved conditions though Marecilles St Numire Nantes Rochefort and Bayonne remain blocked.
A cigarette discarded from a hotel room on Main Street started a fire yesterday afternoon at Woolworths six and ten cent store. The awning was destroyed and the incident marked as the cause. Local fire crews responded promptly with limited property loss reported.
The May steamer Kaiserin Auguste Victoria sailing from Liverpool was delayed after 25 stewards and cooks refused to sign articles for the voyage. About 1200 passengers were booked to sail on the vessel.
On Monday May 16 1920 a store offers plump women corsets at about one third off. A wide range from sizes 26 to 36 plus 16 styles by Warner and LaGrecque and C-B Special. Reduced prices include corsets formerly $5 and $7.50 now $3.75 and $5 to $8.50.
A promotional parade of delicate undergarments offers deep discounts on gowns, chemises, nightgowns, camisoles, stepins, bloomers, and corset covers. Items range from satin camisoles at 95 cents to lace trimmed chemises at 3.95, with regular prices cited and prices emphasized as substantial savings for readers seeking quality lingerie.
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