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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for rheumatism, sciatic pain, neuralgia, lumbago, backache and swelling. It promises instant relief by applying the oil to tender spots and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist.
An advertisement from Milks EmulsionCo Terre Haute Indiana promotes asthma relief, better sleep, and weight gain. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Tom Tinker of Windrock Tennessee, claiming improvements from 120 to 140 pounds and the ability to walk three miles at night. The copy touts digestive health, appetite, and a refund guarantee with six bottles. Sold by druggists everywhere.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe calomel substitute for cleansing the blood bowels and liver. It claims clearer skin reduced pimples bad breath and improved well being after a few nightly doses priced 15c and 30c.
Albert B. Fall of Mexico reportedly refused crossing the border by the Mexican Consul. Fall has pressed for strict measures in dealing with the southern republic.
The regular meeting of Pioneer Lodge No. 17 W O W elected officers for 1921 at their hall on Broad Street. Newly elected include Consul George Griessinger Advisor J T Sullivan and others with terms of three years. A note adds the first meeting of next year may fall on the first Wednesday. Also reports a separate Ind scene about a man in Indianapolis ending his marriage over alleged laziness and lack of bathing.
Sunday services list liturgical observances for Advent week including St Sabas St Nicholas St Ambrose Immaculate Conception St Melchiades and St Damasus. Each day notes a spiritual practice such as silence care charity loyalty or good works.
A consolidated list of Catholic and Protestant church masses, vespers, and Sunday schools across shields, Pembroke, Sacred Heart, St. Patrick, St. Peter, St. Joseph, Holy Rosary, St. Anthony’s, St. Stephen’s, St. Thomas’, St. John of Nepomuck, Saint Michael’s, St Luke’s, St. Paul’s, United Congregational, Olivet, Grace, and several other parishes. Includes pastors names, mass times, and Sunday school details.
Chicago December 4 The wheat flour milling sector remains unusually slow for ten years says A P Husband secretary of the Millers National Federation. Domestic demand undershoots capacity with virtually no exports due to high ocean freight rates. European buyers have filled needs, drawing American wheat to Europe for flour, while millers in Great Britain Holland Denmark and Sweden stayed busy. The export differential reduction to five dollars per hundredweight arrives too late to spur shipments.
London reports a new 45 horsepower Daimler limousine aimed at royalty. Pale purple body with Chesterfield seating, luxury fittings, and a complete canteen. Priced around £25,000 with orders for three more, plus a twin touring model for the same rajah.
Vienna reports a worsening financial picture with official deficit estimates around 13 billion crowns, though Allied investigators and newspapers push near 20 billion. Total indebtedness tallies about 80 billion crowns, with 33 percent of Austro-Hungarian banknotes in circulation now in the republic as notes have quadrupled since April.
The Bridgeport holiday piece celebrates a supreme Christmas for every child. It envisions Dolly leading the season with desks, beds, and homemaking goods while boys receive skate sets, chemical kits, steel builds, tool chests, and indoor amusements. It invites families to journey to Toyland for child joy.
Jim refuses further favors from Norreys and plans to seek money from Dick West as Anne faces a fresh set of financial pressures. He demands she adjust to his social circle, aiming for a top status wife. Tension grows as wealth tests their partnership and Anne confronts her place beside Jim.
The Elen contest over whether Frederick A. Judd was elected probate judge by a one vote margin over Jonathan B. Sanford will be resolved in the Superior Court before Judge William M. Maltbie. The ballot box will be opened and ballots recounted.
The following Bridgeport men have enlisted in the navy W G Fuller 2159 Park Avenue Jennings 1090 Fairfield Avenue Sarnick 16 Stueban Street Merwin Lynch 1917 Main Street Reld 230 South Avenue Ed Bear sian 258 Willow Street D Son 336 Lenox Avenue Richard M Gamble 642 Nicholas Avenue ord Conn 2
The Sun-Herald and multiple New York papers hail Way Down East as a cinematic masterpiece. Reviews praise its realism, beautiful scenes, and unprecedented emotional impact, noting audiences cheered, gasped, and rose to their feet across screenings.
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