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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
17
The mangrove tree grows at the water edge and when its fruit drops, rootlets form to anchor the new plant. Over years repeated growth builds an island. seeds carried by currents may start new islands elsewhere.
An old advertisement touts Papa's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It promises relief within two hours and three doses, claiming it opens nasal passages, eases headache and feverish symptoms, and contains no quinine.
The Republican town committee confirmed all debts from previous years were paid from this year’s campaign funds. Frank E. Ballard, financial representative for the national committee’s ways and means, paid some items, while Town Treasurer William B. Seeley covered the rest. Seeley had earlier stated that last year’s outstanding debts were wiped out. Ballard paid more than a month ago and Treasurer Logley disposed of the remaining balance.
Baltimore November 4. The official canvass of election returns was adjourned until tomorrow with about half the Fourth Congressional District’s returns unverified. Republican candidate W. G. Atwood disputed the unofficial tally that re-elected J. Charles Linthicum by 971 votes, noting Atwood gained 19 votes in today’s count.
In South Dakota, a Republican sweep carried the state with Judge Widlar William son winning in the Third district. Non Partisan Rescue candidates performed strongly, while Yankton County elected the sole Democrat to a county office, marking the only Democratic victory in the state.
Bridgeport lodge No 289 Loyal Order of Moose plans a January start to recruit 5000 members with Waldon Kennedy district supervisor for Rhodes Island leading. The Moose heart Lodge auxiliary will push membership from 250 to 500.
Fragmentary ad text touts Cascarats as a remedy and candy. Mentions dosing hints one or two pieces occasionally and gives prices 10 25 50 cents. Claims benefit for various ailments and says children love them.
Chicago voters see Republican gains in Illinois as late returns keep one seat undecided. Democrat Adolph Sabath leads his Republican challenger by about 200 votes with only a few precincts left to report.
The passage notes humans tame beasts, arguing cats show stubborn primitive instincts. It observes deserted French villages razed by war still host cats thriving self-sufficiently, indicating cats are largely independent of human care despite centuries of domestication.
A garbled Q and A style survey discusses actors' stage beginnings and transitions to film including Forrest Stanley Marion Watchin Gaston Ginsa and Sara Bernhardt in a fragmentary moody note. The piece mentions color photography and a forthcoming answer tomorrow in the department.
Review of The Night Line two one act comedy at Polt'a Sheatyo features Betty Wager and Bert Rome in Come On Red with strong vocals and humor. Rita Gould adds vaudeville style acts, Dancer and Green and Al and Emma Frabella perform, Lovina Glam stars in Love Madness, Pathe News and an St. John comedy close the program.
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