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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

5

Island of Yap Is America's Concern

Washington reports American interest in the future status of German cables seized by the Allies since 1914, focusing on the Pacific hub Yap and the Atlantic lines. A sub-committee is weighing cable disposition amid claims of five Allied powers at the international communications conference. Japan’s exact claim on Yap remains unclear, though Japan asserts a mandate over German Pacific islands north of the equator.

Washington Yap Japan Xap Pacific East Indies Guam Shanghai Wison Senate Paria

Escaped Convicts Caught After Long Pursuit Across States

Sheriffs and Warden Lawes halted a two‑day manhunt after convicts Stivers and Bassett, pursued from prison through Connecticut and Massachusetts, were found at an apple tree near Tory Hill. The pair, who stole cars and gear while roaming New England, surrendered when cornered. Forsath and Rowe receive $250 rewards.

Warden Warden Lawes Sherif Wooster Dabei Woode Sheriff Wooster Edwin L. Forsaith Carl W. Feone Tory Hill Forszith Rowe Bradford Forsaith Forseith Wooster Lawes Stivers Basnett Concord Worcester Mass Ossining Bassett State Line Connecticut Derby Canada Massachusetts Springwold Keene, N. H Keene East Jaffrey Tannikey West Hepkintor Fassett Silvera Henniker Nelebbors Carl Jewell Warner Jewel Jewell Rowa Posse Bassetts

Grove's L. B. Q. tablets advertise headache relief

An old advertisement claims Grove's L. B. Q. tablets relieve headaches by curing colds. It markets the product as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer and instructs readers to ask for Grove's L. B. Q. tablets with the signature of W. Grove on the box.

Grove W. Grove Sie

Mrs Gould Speaks To Mothers About Dr True's Elixir

Mrs Gould of Chesterland Ohio writes that her son is ill and the Elixir has done wonderful things for her children. Thousands of mothers rely on Dr True's Elixir the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller for sick or unsettled children. Symptoms of worms include bad breath sore stomach swollen lip dull eyes twitching eyelids red tongue points on waking and dry coughs. The Elixir is sold at all dealers in three sizes with a large size recommended.

True & Co Irving Gould Chesterland Ohio Crue Truc

Fall Footwear Line Offers Brown Lace Shoes and Boots

Fall footwear presents a range of women shoes and girls boots with brown kid leather lace styles and calf leather perforated options priced from 9.50 to 11. A flat heel brown calf lace boot and a black kid lace model with military heel appear, while a wing tip brown calf lace boot is listed at 10. The display at Middle St. Entrance advertises values for early shoppers with garments from 4 to 6.95 and secure two compartment items priced 6 10 12, featuring crepe de chine and satin fabrics.

Petticoats on Sale With Varied Styles and Colors

A limited number of chiffon petticoats are offered at $3.85. Tailored styles and pleated flounce models in black, navy, brown and changeable shades priced at $6.00.

Purses and Bags in Two Tone Leather Styles

New two tone feather purses with straps come in many colors priced from 2.75 to 4.50. The Cantonette Bag features a large vanity mirror and silk lining. Vanities, fitted, in sand navy black brown grey priced 6.95. Silke Velvet Bags in black brown taupe navy on sale at 2.50. Lepthes Section main floor.

New Coat Values From 59.50 To 79.50 Special

Advertises special coat values priced from 59.50 to 79.50 with some models featuring fur collars. Highlights the value at 6.98 for certain items described as a very special price.

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