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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
A garbled report describes a morning departure from a yard with a treekian of free and mentions Meliz vampleye with a retigrick of itu Ehert el ry, citing a Citeh mi AYu ter sede lay OWE Viale Dab in unclear sequence.
Fragmentary text references a night event and a person named Caleen Yuan. Details are insufficient to determine date, location, or context.
An early 20th century drug advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia and pale blood. It touts color restoration, improved strength, and reduced headaches, urging readers to write for a free booklet from AVA Medicine Co in Schenectady. It claims the pills have helped many and encourages purchase by mail order at 90 cents per bottle.
A dispute over an ordinance granting a $3908 annual salary to common council members centers on Mayor Wilson's signed status. Robinson accuses the mayor of signing while Wilson denies it, stating he had not signed the document when questioned. Officials examined the signed copy and debated the validity and timing of the signature.
A 2 part farce comedy presented at St. Marys parish hall by amateur thespians drew hearty applause. Joe Mushc of 2 Good Thing led a lively performance with engaging crowd reaction and modest attendance. Wine offered at the event.
Cloudy conditions with possible local showers in Southern New England on Thursday and Friday. Eastern half of the country remains generally cloudy with higher temperatures. Winds from the Atlantic coast shift southwest to south. expect moderate south winds and variable daylight saving time notes.
Beauty notes describe a delatone based paste to remove facial neck and arm hair. Mix powdered delatone with water, apply on clean skin for two minutes, rub off and wash. Source warns only genuine delatone works and claims no failure with careful use. Also notes Mountain Grove Cemetery Association meeting May 26 1920 to elect directors and consider charter amendments. Collector's notice for Fairfield 1920 taxes due May 21 with penalties after June 1 1920.
Fragmentary text lists names such as Freddy Schuyler and Nellie Perk with scattered phrases about a musical performance. The legible parts reference marimba solos and a piano or ensemble piece, with unclear timing and participants.
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