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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1920

Page

8

Complete Cure of Indigestion by Fruit-a-tives

William Gale Shepherd of Old Chatham New York reports long battle with constipation liver trouble and indigestion eased after one box of Fruit-a-tives. He recommends the product as a godsend and notes availability at 50 cent boxes six for 2.50 or trial size 25 cents from Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.

William Gale Old Chatham Columbia Co N. Y R. W. Seymour Chatham Thad William Gale Shepherd Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg

Mothers Who Worry About Frail Children Find Vinci Help

A newspaper advice note urges mothers of ailing children to use Vinci Cod Liver and Iron. It says undernourishment causes poor digestion and blood, and claims Vinci contains well known tonics without oil, with a formula on the label. The piece ends with an advocacy to try the remedy.

Bridgeport

Sunday Church Services Summer Schedule Becomes Noted

The region lists summer Sunday mass times for many churches. St Augustine’s Pembroke area Sacred Heart Croation and other parishes show varied masses from 6:00 to 11:35. Saints Cyril and Methodius Slovak and Polish churches, Hungarian and French parishes also publish Sunday schedules.

St. Augustine's Church Washington Avenue Pequonnock James B. Nihill Sacred Heart Church Myrtle Avenue Richard Moore Ll.d

Give Us Bread Sermon at United Congregational Church

Rev Jason Noble Pierce preaches on Give Us Bread at United Congregational Church Washington C C with morning service at 10 30. The service includes a 30 minute discussion led by Pierce, music by Grannis on organ and a baritone solo Hear Me When I Call by Huhn, plus an offertory improvisation.

Mr. Pierce Jason Noble Pierce United Church Pierce Frederick B. Grannis Frederick EB. Grannis Shelby Lachner Grannix Joseph F. Weiler Huhn Washington Park Methodist Church Barnum and Nobie Avenues A. F. Campbell Elmer A. Dent Dent Barnum and Noble Avenues W. T. Boulgt Bound Frook, N Bible School United Congregational Broad and Gilbert Streets William Horace Day B.D First Congregational Church Washington, D. C Frederick B. Granniss Shelley Baritonp Joseph Fweiler Granniss

Plans to call one million troops under new nine corps areas

Washington reports the War Department outlined a tactical reorganization to mobilize up to a million trained personnel overnight. Nine corps areas split states into three divisions each with regular, National Guard, and enlisted components. Major general commanders named for each area and brigadier generals listed for division commands. Parshing designated mobilization chief in case of need.

Washington War Department General Army Staff National Guard Baker Army Regular Army Department Sollows First Corps Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Boston New York New Jersey Delaware Governor's Island Third Corps Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia District of Columbia Fort McHenry Forth Corps North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana Fort McPherson Fifth Corps Ohio West Virginia Indiana Kentucky Fort Benjamin Harrison Minois Michigan Wisconsin Fort Sheridan Illinois Chicago Seventh Corps Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Ninth Army Oregon Idaho Montana Womins Titah Nevada California San Francisco Presidio Porto Rico First Army Econd Third Army David C. Shanks Robert J. Bullard Adelbert Cronkhite F. G. Morrison George F. Rea Leonard Wood Omar Bundy Joseph T. Dickman Hunter Liggett Clarence Edwards William S. Graves Mark T. Hime Harry H. Bbantwelts Joseph E. Kuhn, Jr FL . Rabeitt Johnson Hapeood Parshing

Various World War Era News Briefs and Local Incidents

Flashes report an automobile from Lawrence Massachusetts found with hood at New Haven. British fortify Bagdad s in Persia and call for volunteers. Wilson calls first League of Nations meeting. Auto robbers steal a $100000 mail pouch at Chicago. Collision near Milford injures Michael Slush of Hartford. Herman Berman fracturing skull after a fall at 190 Wheeler Avenue. Tennessee House defers reconsideration of suffrage vote. Admira Benson objects to bunker coal prices. Japanese vice minister says no US Japan trouble but urges end to pin pricks. German ships turned over limit ports. Swedish scientist dated New York lakes land to about 20900 years old. Chicago revenue men report hooch smugglers using torpedoes across Lake Michigan. Joseph Kraemer reports burglars entered his home at 400 Washington Avenue and stole $45.

Prohibition Enforcers Short of Manpower Says New York

Report notes shortage of officers to curb violations as authorities cite limited manpower. A Swiss plot against Lloyd George is claimed. A Newport submarine incident caused minor damage to the Boston schooner Itasca.

Lloyd-George Newport Itasca Boston

Cox Calls War Legislation Obsolete in Ohio

Columbus Aug 21 James M Cox governor of Ohio and Democratic nominee for president says the Lever anti pro fitting law was enacted for wartime emergency that no longer exists and should be repealed unless a similar emergency returns He believes the act serves no useful purpose now and regards it as unnecessary.

Columbus James M. Cox Ohio

Weaver of wartime policy supports repeal of Lever Act

In wartime policy debate Governor Cox advocates repeal of all wartime legislation for postwar needs. He argues high prices should be solved by supply and demand and government should ensure equal treatment, avoiding discrimination and favoritism among groups. The discussion reflects textile trade concerns and economic adjustment.

Cox

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Rebef Justin Jardineers Vales Bridgeport Savings Bank Cor Main and State Sts J. Mary's Church Pembroke Street Steuben and Pembroke Streets Matthew Traynor St. Patrick's Church North Avenue Father Lynch St. Charles’ Church East Main Street Patrick McGivyney St. Peter's Church Howard Avenue Father Leddy Blessed Sacrament Church Union Avenue Orange Street T. B. Smith Holy Cross Pine Street Michael Golob St. Joseph's Church Madison Avenue Holy Rosary Church East M. J. Keating St.Thomas’ Church Fairfield William Blake St. Anthony's Colorado Avenue Father Massicot St. Stephen's Spruce Street Bostwick Avenue Stephen Chernitsky St. John of Nepomuck Brooks Street Andrew Komera St. Michael's Stetring Street Father Piglewski Sts. Cyril and Methodius Crescent Avenue Church Street Caspar Pannick St. James Stratford Father O'Connor ST. George's Church Clinton and Beechwood Avenues H. E. Kelly Christchurch St. George's R. A. Forde First Methodist Church Fairfield and Road Paul F. Edwards Frederick F. Voorhees Hartford Epworth League Handy, Friendly Down First Methodist Grace M. F Fairfield and Clinton Avenues Joseph L. Guernsey Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Lafayette Street Main Street Broad Paul FB. Edwards Harry Belcher Handy Friendly Park Street Congregational Gerald Beard R. G. Whitehead Calvary Baptist Cuurteh Connecticut Avenue Bunnell Street W. A. Dalton Church OF Nativity Sylvan Avenue Long Hill Conn Minard L. G. Proper Walter S. Ratcliffe Civil Service Examnations Civil Service Commission First Civil Service District Mass Board of Examiners U. S Providence Ro L Gen. Edwards NEW First Corps Meat Department Grocery Bulletin Queen Occident Brand Bridgeport Public Market&Branch State & Bank Sts E. Main ST Fairfield Ave Lawrence New Haven Hood Bagdads Persia England Wilson League of Nations Michael Slush Th Milford Ysterday Herman Berman Wheeler Avenue Tennessee House Admira Benson Sovernment United States Japan New York Lakes Lake Michigan Joseph Kraemer American Hardware Stores Incorporated Fairfield Av Middle St The National Safety Council the Electric Shop And Ture United Illuminating CO. Cor Broad and Cannon Sts Barnum Naughton Lorraine Hotel Dr. Naughton New England Navehton Naushton Relef Tively Fridgepo Worcester J. P. Naughton
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