This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
14
An old home remedy for darkening faded or gray hair is Sage and Sulphur, now sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound in drug stores. A large bottle promises natural, even darkening. apply with sponge or brush strand by strand and repeat to regain a darker, thicker, glossier look, seemingly years younger.
A trademark coughs cold and bronchitis medicine promises quicker relief for inflamed nose throat and lung passages. The ad notes years of use and physician recommendation with prices 60c and 81 2. It urges purchase at the pharmacist and highlights the trademark on every bottle.
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a remedy for facial neck and body eruptions rash or blotches. He claims improvements appear the next day and that the fiery sulfur preparation has no equal in healing, with effects starting at once after application.
Commissioner Mulvihill voices concern over money from high school athletic events. A resolution calls for an investigation into all school societies. Assistant Secretary Wynkoop will conduct the probe and report next meeting, while some members argue the board bears no responsibility.
The funeral for Ellen C Connor wife of John Connor was held this morning from 162 Catherine Street and St Ascustine's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was conducted by Fathers Donahue Bowen and Ganley. Bearers included Captain John Tague Joseph J O Connor Edward Dupliese William Marbles Dennie Drassel and Edward G Boyle. Burial followed at St Michael's cemetery. The requiem summation was conducted by Father Donahue.
A local sale advertises plush coats and various odd lots priced at 25 dollars per item. The notice lists miscellaneous apparel pieces and accessory items available for bidding.
Read Do The Store will be open on Wednesday December 22 Friday December 24 Saturday December 18 and Thursday December 23 for holiday shopping evenings.
A local ad offers ladies wool jersey suits in odd lots priced at fifteen dollars each. The sale highlights limited sizes and stock clearance. Customers are urged to hurry for best selection.
An assortment of small and large floral arrangements described as falsals in bouquets for Crepe de Chine waists. Prices start at 50 cents with neckwear on the main floor and house dresses advertised at $2.00. Orchids and violets in purple tones, berries and autumn hues are highlighted for fur collar adornment.
A display on the main floor center aisle features taffeta dresses priced at 17 50 and tricotine suits with dainty lingerie and accessories. Ostrich feather fans in rose to black shades steal the eye alongside Japanese paper silk fans and gauze children’s fans in white.
Veil fashions in black brown and taupe plus dotted veiling and henna shades headline a display. Long chiffon motor veils and reduced winter Knox and Gage hats attract shoppers. Camisoles, boudoir caps, garlands of rosebuds, ribbons, vanity cases and lingerie sets are showcased on the second floor Lingerie Shop as items sell rapidly.
A glittering array features Spanish Combs with rhinestones and blue crystals priced from 2.00 to 15.00, Casque Combs from 1.00 to 2.00, barrettes 1.00 to 2.00, and Hair Pins 0.75 to 2.00. Also offered are work boxes, baskets, sewing cases, manicure sets, glove darners, novelties, and various gift items in the North aisle main floor.
Geneva December 14 Argentina today refused to pay its financial assessment to the League of Nations and the matter was referred to the League Council. Disarmament was debated during the morning session as the Argentine delegation withdrew from League affairs. Onorio Pueyrredon said the withdrawal amounted to severance of relations under Article twenty six of the Covenant.
Fred Royal a 45 year old man sustained serious injuries when a four room house being moved across town rolled over him as he crossed the street He was trapped beneath the structure and rescuers had to jack the house up to free him from the street site was Chugwater Wyoming on December 14.
In London on December 14 Mrs Dicham and widower William Wilkinson both aged 80 married at St. Peter's Church in Cleethorpes. They both receive old age pensions and Wilkinson, once an agricultural laborer, said they enjoyed each other’s company and decided to marry.
Dor thy Phillips stars in Once to Every Woman praised as the best picture this season at the Plaza theater where it draws full houses. A 1920 revue with Ray V. Troy Anna Stone Nadine Parker and the Atlantic City Lazy Band draws strong crowd reactions with musical acts including Down Melody Lane and Jessie Morris comedy.
Walter Ayres and Edwin Wall receive top credit for Poli Players presentation of the unusual comedy drama Five Oclock at the Lyric theatre. The play blends humor with a sharp critique of aristocracy and quack medicine, featuring strong performances by Frank Bacon Arthur Chatterdon Ruth Amos and Mabel Griffith among others.
The display highlights deluxe illustrated juvenile literature by Wyeth Parrish Rackham Beck LeMair and others. Titles include Tales from Shakespeare Hans Brinker Treasure Island The Old Nursery Rhymes and more with poetry and Disney era favorites. The Book Shop on the main floor promotes these additions for young readers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.