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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1920
Page
15
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a simple cure for pimples blackheads and blemishes claiming the product smooths facial muscles evicting impurities with quick acting calcium based formula priced 60 cents per box and sold at drug stores.
An advertisement touts "Diamond Dyes" as providing colors that never streak fade or run. The package claims simple directions letting any woman dye fabrics such as wool silk cotton or blends to a fadeless color with guaranteed results. The ad urges readers to request the color card and order for home use.
A vintage advertisement touts a simple four ounce sedinary liquid argon treatment to dissolve dandruff and restore hair. It claims rapid scalp penetration, easy applications, and inexpensive availability at any drug store, insisting the remedy destroys all signs of dandruff by morning with multiple uses.
Berlin reports Finance Minister Wirth states national debt rises to 242.7 billion marks with deficits in the current budget and railway operations. He urges a strict expenditure plan, no new posts, and swift steps toward socialization measures to stabilize the currency.
Governor Coolidge’s reply to Representative Elihu Stone outlines support for Harding and emphasizes American Jewish commitment to law, prosperity, and spiritual blessings. The letter urges Jews to play a prominent role in fostering lawful government and national example.
Adam Vander Haydel, a survivor of the Monitor Merrimack, died in Butte Montana at age 79. Born in Amsterdam Holland he had lived in Montana for thirty one years and served as a longtime resident and local figure.
Republican women of the Fourth District announce a rally on Tuesday night September 25 at the Republican club HQ located at Colorado Avenue and State Street. Speakers include Pleek and Mr. and registration chair Mrs. William Richardson leads a door to door drive still underway. All women of voting age urged to attend this late evening event in a push for informed participation.
A wedding at St Charles church united Miss Brennan of 1068 Barun Avenue to Joseph Brennan of Fort Trumbull Reach Barnum Avenue. Rev Charles McGigney officiated. Bridesmaid Gertrude Adams, best man Patrick Quinn. Bride wore blue tricoting with blue hat. bouquet of roses. Couple to Atlantic City trip then to Bridgeport home with Graphophone Company ties.
W L McMeninen deputy president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen asked Secretary Daniel for reconsideration of the navy wage board award. He submitted comparative figures showing rail labor board increases and navy board grants, arguing some diantes differ by less than a dollar a day.
A long, fragmented roster of local residents at home and away includes Margaret Gritling of 60 Clinton Avenue returning from Lake Sunapee, lists of guests at camps and homes, college reentries, engagements and weddings, and various travel plans. Names include the Hindes, Field, Lashar, Pullman, Sperry, Van Gieson, Boardman, Beard, Te Shelton, and many others, reflecting a busy social season and upcoming ceremonies.
County suffrage leaders met at Riverside Yacht Club yesterday to discuss opurkes and party candidates as part of regular business. Mrs. Percy Maxim summarized nominees and Governor candidates, while Dixon Welch and Mrs. William H. Demming spoke for opposing sides and party work. United town reports noted women’s votes and the need to avoid split tickets. Hastings and Ludington reported on district organizing and suffrage actions.
Morria b'ox held on suspicion of being Eugere Leloy linked to a New York trunk murder case. He was released at the request of a US official and plans to return to the United States aboard the Steamer Dryden.
An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit breaker promising quick craving relief with four tablets. It claims mental and financial benefits and offers a money back guarantee if cravings persist, noting the product is made by cigarette makers.
An advertisement claims Hyomei clears catarrh by mimicking eucalyptus forest air. It extols eucalyptus-derived antiseptic effects, promises germs killed like in inland Australia, and guarantees satisfaction or money back through pharmacies.
The Annex gathers garments and materials for colder weather. It highlights small and medium checks and stripes in mixed colors, a heavy quality with soft finish, and small checks with plain weaves. The substantial weave is noted as well suited for its use.
An advertisement touts a pure white dotted Swiss sheer fabric, 36 inches wide, priced per yard in cents. It claims the fabric is splendid for bedrooms, with dots arranged singly or in clusters, and suggests buying in quantity to guard against shrinkage in washing.
Unclear advertisement claims a New York based representative offers long standing electrolysis services in Bridgeport. Mentions permanent eyebrow shaping and privacy with years of practice. Contains numerous garbled phrases and unlikely specifics, suggesting a damaged old classified notice.
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