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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

2

Nervous breakdown relief with Williams Pink Pills cure claim

Hartford resident Mr Landry recounts severe nervousness and loss of strength forcing him to quit work. After using Williams Pink Pills he reports improved sleep, fewer headaches, restored nerves, and resumed work, with a free disease brochure offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Toxeph Landry Grand Street Hartford Conn Tandey Dr. Willams Dr Willan Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y Sella Th. Williams

Remarkable new hair growth method offered at home

An advertisement promotes a groundbreaking hair growth system claiming to nourish follicles by drilling a scalp compound. The reader can try it at home for fifteen days at the promoter's risk, with a free carp drill and coaching from the Aymes Company, Dept CH.

Drx Deltile Aymes Company Dept. CH Washington, Ave New York

Greeks in Bridgeport React to Greek Election Results

Local Greek communities in Bridgeport express elation as early indications show Venizelos defeated, signaling a possible restoration of King Constantine and resignation of Venizelos. Joyful demonstrations erupt along roads and centers, with neighbors calling traitors and celebrating in the streets.

Anne St. Georges Clate Vertzelos Verizelos Bridgeport Venizelos Tin

Red Cross Aids Many Local Cases

Local Red Cross chapter reports discuss finances and enrollment options. Officers including George T. Warren and Mrs Rein D. Bishons outline plans for annual fundraising and home service outreach in the county court house and at 189 State Street. Several ex servicemen receive ongoing aid as symptoms recur.

Banteiret Reidseport Hose Richard T. Staples Red Cross Home Service County Court House Frank ‘I. Staples State Street Walter Lashar William B. Bishop Paco Jford SG. Wises

Father of Three Writes From Panama Canal Zone

A Panama Canal Zone father of three praises Dr True’s Elixir as the best family remedy. He claims it cures illness in his children, stops worms, and helped a sick boy recover after a summer illness. The ad emphasizes quick, effective results for men women and children.

Panama — Canal Zone Canal Zone Dr. True Panama Purington

Ship Board Culprits To Be Punished

A scene of accountability emerges as the Shipping Board pledges punishment for wrongdoers while detailing the massive wartime shipbuilding program. Chairman Benson defends the effort, stresses responsibility, and calls for constructive scrutiny, amid claims of millions in claims and vast reconstruction tasks. The article lists key figures and notes the scale of the national shipbuilding drive and related claims.

Yubiie Cis Shipping Board Kreest Tre Avorlet Dar Chain van Benson Armistice Gran Pa “ Ory John Barton Payne Hurter Admiral Benson Ousinida Dlalure Charmin Benson America Rns

Professor's Vision of Heavenly Gates Shared at Church

Syracuse University professor Howard G Case described a vivid near death experience during a Methodist Episcopal service. He spoke of a golden city, a shining center, and voices in the clouds before his wife’s death in an automobile accident. He claimed a divine warning about worldly excess and poverty.

Syracuse University Syracuse Methodist Episcopal Church Howard G. Case Collage of Medicing Syracuse Universit Alyu Mic Ple

Swiss President Lauds U S Aid At League Meeting

Buenos Aires reports from Geneva note Swiss President lauding American aid as delegates form six committees to examine items on the League of Nations agenda. Urgency grows as leaders like Cecil Bourgeois and Vivian are seen as likely chairmen amid hopes the United States will join the league, possibly influenced by Monroe Doctrine considerations.

The Assembly Ag Nt Une Ofleay Robert Cecil Leon Bourgeois Rene Vivian Signor Till Te Baur Buenos Aires Buenos Geneva Assembly League of Nations Waleed Washington League la Prenva United States la Razon Gays Monros Foctiine

Riveting Defects Probed in Shipboard Rivals and Rivets

A witness described a probe into riveted ship construction practices at submarine yard and standard plant. He alleged faulty riveting hidden by polishing and claimed officials warned him to drop the matter. The testimony included rivet samples and drawings, and he blamed wartime practice for poor workmanship.

Submarine Boat Corporation Yard Standard Shipbuilding Plant Vtogwadk Corporation Philadelphia Waa Walsh Urtell Marley New York R. B H. Aatley Hurley Pewan Aewan Faisedwort Wilhout Foundation Alow

Red forces control Sebastopol amid evacuations and appeals

Crumbling defense and high morale give way as Sebastopol falls under Bolshevik pressure. Many civilians including wounded, children and women are evacuated first to prevent atrocities. General Wrangel warns against uncertain refugee destinations. The United States contemplates aid via Red Cross channels while warships sail toward the region to assist refugees and evacuations.

Crimea Russi Wrangel Thairr America Europe American Red Cross

Obituary notices for Clement Durcin and others

A series of funeral notices and obituaries from Milford area papers list services for Clement K. Durcin aged 65 at 1730 from 21 Ogden Street with burial at Milford cemetery. Also noted are details of Franklin Sherman 73 at 2809 Main Street, Annie M. Jones widow of Henry Webster Jones at 129 Washington Avenue, Magna Widstrom, Michael Kearney, Flora Harvey, Mrs. Mary Mur Harvey, and Miss Cicelia Gately, with burial at Milford or Mount Grove cemeteries and services at local churches. all reflect typical civic notices from the same day.

Clement K. Durcin Clement K. Durgin Ogden Street Milford Feinidin Sherman Franklin Sherman Main Street Busial Long Oormatory Annie M. Jones Annie AM Jones Henry Webster Jones Tate Washington Avenue Mountain Grove Cemetery Gsatelock Bt. Charles’ Church Partick Grullos Willam Colahan Edward Leblt Flora Harvey Ant Homer Clifton Harves Mev W. Whitfield Simonson Methodist Burcl Milfod Miky Murvey Run Bridwenory Ohurel Mes Masthina Wrestleton Avenue St. Vincent's Miz Cieella Gately St. Argetino's Borla St Michael's Cemetery

Chicago Officials Urge Bakers to Cut Bread Price

Chicago officials from City Hall convened with bakers led by Russell Peai to push bread from 15 to 10 cents per pound. The drive urges resumption of home baking if bakers fail to lower prices.

Chicago Russell Peai Council Aisewlves

Police Seek Actress Slayers and Clues in Chicago Case

Police recount a murder case involving five women found with signs of a struggle after being intoxicated and assaulted at a cabaret named the False Beacon of Gayety. Two stage electricians McCarthy and Meeks are to be questioned, with suspects including grocers Silko and Petar Cictl and cook James Comms.

Aad Gila Hera Hecbert McCarthy James Utephrlé Artresses Vulows Palda Sfocarthy Boston Gots Silko Petar Cictl Jamea Cite Browhers Chicago McCarthy Meelkg

Weather Summary For Northern And Southern New England

Northern New England observers report cloudy conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday with unsettled winds. Southern New England expected to see rain or snow on Tuesday and Wednesday with variable, gusty winds and possible lingering unsettled conditions inland. Temperature readings show a cool to mild mix with cloudy skies across the region.

New England New York

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