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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
4
A man identified as Colin Gill fires at a patrolman on a roof, wounding the officer. Gill allegedly uses a pistol and a wooden weapon as bystanders witness the confrontation. medical teams confirm his condition.
An advertisement showcases wantable millinery and crepe waists with strong price points. Georgette crepe waists listed from $3.98 to $12, with various discounts and bundles implied, highlighting accessible fashion items for shoppers.
The Connecticut trolley commission may grant a ten cent fare to ease the company’s financial strain. Officials hope the higher fare will fund adequate service and stabilize finances once approved. Hartford reports jitney drivers may hurt Bridgeport lines as the public awaits the decision.
The cabinet backed a program to lower living costs with a Paris based consumer council and a consumer affairs venture. Fish markets will open and dairy cheese exports discouraged while certain imports are restricted. A proposal to adjust meat sales hours was approved to curb price rises and preserve prices of substitutes.
Advertising men plan a national campaign for the creation of an American merchant fleet. The text mentions participation by a leading association and a depicted figure, highlighting popular engagement and the advertising drive.
Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as improving appetite, aiding digestion, purifying the blood, and relieving rheumatic pains. The ad boasts nearly 50 years of success and asserts the preparation strengthens the whole system. Hood's Pills are also advertised as helpful cathartics.
Stop itching with penetrating antiseptic Zemo available from druggists for 35c. Extra large bottle, $1.00. Heals eczema dermatitis pimples rash and related skin troubles. Zemo soap also offered for antiseptic cleansing. The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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