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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

6

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonial

Chicago reader Mia Johnson describes relief from side pains after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts forty years of women’s testimonials and urges others with female illnesses to try the product, noting it is made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics.

Chicago Tin Lydia Pinkham Mia AxNa Jouxsrox 4St Street Til Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Want a bargain in mer chandise

Read Times Want Ads for bargains in merchandise and everyday items available locally. Find listings with clear prices and contact details in this section.

Personal notices and visits across towns and states

A string of social notices recounts Mrs. Richard Cogswell visiting Mr. Hewitt Crogby in Crystal Brook Long Island Mrs El Be Cortrfoht and Miss Bernice Estelle stay at Camp Cedar near New Milford August Over weekends Mr and Mrs Alden Newman visit Grovers avenue Mrs Wilbor Smith enjoys a motor trip visiting her brother in New Canson MA Mrs F M Wesson plans a trip to Erie to visit relatives An important Fidelity Rebecca Lodge meeting in Stratford avenue Mr and Mrs Louis Edwards plan a motor trip for several days Mr and Mrs F C Hoagland and daughter Norna depart for the White Mountains Felix Janicke leaves for Buffalo NY to visit friends Mrs J H Cooke returns from Port Jefferson Long Island A dog roast and bathing party at Fairfield Beach includes Nellie Laidlaw Myrtle Speer Helen Newbury Clara Meigs Catherine McLachlan Edith Bors John McCarthy Robert Middie mass Frederick Borg Earl Willis Walter Benedict Harry Hutchinson Jack Middiemass John Lester Bridgeport Business and Professional Women club meets in First National Bank building with large attendance and a membership drive planned Mr and Mrs Claude Sammis move to Hastings Nebraska for a college instructor position Mr and Mrs J F Redor and Odette Redor motor through the Adirondacks on a several day trip

Fairfield Beach Nellie Laidlaw Myrtle Speer Helen Newbury Clara Meigs Catherine McLachlan Edith Bors John McCarthy Robert Middiemass Frederick Borg Earl Willis Walter Benedict Harry Hutchinson Jack Middiemass John Lester

Argument Is Prophet Of An Early Winter

The annual argument over Katy did or Katy didn’t begins last night as gossiping farmers debate the insect’s claim. The chorus predicts frost within six weeks, meaning that Katy’s appearance signals the first frost in this region, likely by the third week of September.

Katy

Tercentenary of Pilgrim Landing Proclaimed by President

President Wilson urged December 21 as the national observance of the Pilgrims landing in 1620. He appointed Samuel W. McCall Richard Hooker and George Foster Peabody to a tercentenary commission and asked schools colleges and universities nationwide to mark the day with patriotic services.

Washington Wilson United States Plymouth Samuel W. McCall Richard Hooker Massachusetts George Foster Peabody New York Union District of Columbia United States of America

Financial conference in Brussels seeks balance sheets

At the League of Nations meeting in San Sebastian representatives from allied neutral and enemy states agreed to present each nation's balance sheet showing current finances at the September 24 Brussels conference. Attendees urged no new paper money to protect foreign credit and planned expert work to harmonize exchange for Germany and Austria amid postwar value concerns.

San Sebastian Spain A. P Brussels Council of the League of Nations Germany Austria League of Allons

Four cornered race excites Topeka governor primary

Topeka Aug 5 four candidates vied for the Democratic nomination for governor as statewide primary returns were tabulated. Jonathan Davis of Bronson held a slight lead over Dempster Potts O T Wood and W S Hyatt. On the Republican side Senator Curtis and Gov Henry Alien led for re nomination.

Topeka Kas Jonathan Davis Bronson Dempster Potts O. T. Wood W. 8 St. Louis Breckinridge Henry S. Priest Globe Democrat Long League of Nations Selden P. Spencer

Nomination Race Commands Missouri Political Spotlight

Political interest in Missouri centers on the Democratic Senate nomination race in St. Louis as August activities unfold. The contest gathers attention from candidates and local parties amid a heated party battle and campaigns shaping the state's November path.

St. Louis Missouri Sena

Dainty Serpentine Crepe Kimonas on sale at $2.69 and $3.50

The article promotes dainty crepe kimonas for women in a wide range of patterns including Japanese-inspired and floral designs. Describes wide sleeves elastic belts tassels and contrasting silk and satin trims. Special prices listed as 2.69 and 3.50.

American Team Last to Arrive in Antwerp

In the Antwerp dispatches dated Aug 4 The American transport Princess Mateika delays threaten to keep the United States athletes among the last delegations to reach the stadium for events in Antwerp Dozens of athletes from other nations trained on site Canadian team members including Warr Thompson Dartmouth hurdler arrive with world record holder in 120 yard high hurdles among them

Antwerp A. P Mateika United States Warr Thompson Dartmouth

Tulsa Primary Stirs Race Between Gore and Incumbent

The article notes a candidate leading today in the Tulsa primary for United States Senator, with Thomas P. Gore as the renomination contender.

Thomas P. Gore United States Tulsa

Canadian sprinter Thompson to Olympic hurdles for Canada

Five American cyclists arrived in Antwerp aboard the Finland for the Olympic road race. Thompson, though long active in U S collegiate sport, competes for Canada due to his Canadian parentage.

United States Thompson Canada Antwerp Finland

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