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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
4
Local merchants announce a clearance sale to ease shoppers budget strain. Reduced prices on daily essentials aim to stretch household money as inflation pressures continue. Economic relief effort highlights temporary discounts, limited quantities, and store hours.
Bridgeport investors grow wary as demand for foreign exchange wanes amid wartime depreciation. The piece notes sharp drops in German, French, and Austrian currencies, with marks sinking around 16 to 17 per thousand and gold prices fluctuating. Bank scripts and actual notes see differing values, while many residents buy foreign currency for relatives abroad, hoping prewar levels return.
An old advertisement-style piece touts a kidney cleanse using water with dissolved substances to flush toxins. It claims meat consumption slows kidneys, prompts headaches, and suggests a water drink with potions to prevent stones and infections, promoting general kidney health and blood purity.
Two divorces were granted and one denied after brief hearings. Edwin Semuita’s petition by Tsidgre Davolh Satter ofoales edty was contested. Aydse Marichie denied divorce from her husband. The court found desertion alleged. Margaret Bromager Tura, Stamford feed Walla Dunn, and the contested list showed no defenses. Marriages dated February 12 and desertion alleged June 16, 1817.
A garbled interview fragment shows Elinor Glyn quoted on modern women and social roles. The text mentions The Sunday Posy Start and refers to “people” of today with uncertain attribution and wording.
Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut offers morning afternoon and evening sessions for high school and college level prep. The New Haven Branch continues with courses aimed at standard colleges of Medicine Dentistry Law and engineering across the United States.
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