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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1920

Page

10

Hare's Motors Form Connecticut Expansion In Bridgeport

The new Hero's Motors of Connecticut Inc formed by leading New England auto men will distribute Locomobile and Mercer in Bridgeport and statewide. Bridgeport showrooms open August 1 at 171 173 Stratford avenue with service moving from the factory temporarily. Roger J. Gilmore leads the firm with prior Packard and Hare's Motors ties. other officers include Harry F. Flowers and B. E. Hunnewell. The Bridgeport branch marks an East Side expansion with 3,000 square feet of well lit showroom space and accessible entrances on the avenue and side street. New Haven and Hartford branches will also be established.

Bridgeport Hero's Motors of Connecticut, Inc New England Locomobile and Mercer Distributing Connecticut Locomobile Mercer Stratford Roger J. Gilmore New Corporation Cambridge Mass Harvard Packard Detroit Hare's Motors of Packard Motor Car Co New York Emlen 8. Mare Hare's Motors Packard Co Harry F. Flowers Thomas Motor Car Co Buffalo B. E. Hunnewell Cleveland Automobile Sales Corp Cleveland Care Greater New York Stratford Avenue Flowers New Haven George Street Hare's Motora of Connecticut Hartford

Detectives Injured In Auto Wreck Near Walnut Beach Heights

Two New Haven railroad detectives Walter J. Birmingham and Gustoe Myers were pinned under wreckage after their car struck a fence when a tire blew near Walnut Beach Heights. Birmingham had scalp wounds and a head gash. Myers suffered shoulder injuries. They were treated locally and later admitted then released from Bridgeport hospital.

Walnut Beach Heights New Haven Myers Bridgeport Agner

Milford Auctions Offer Bargain Lots at Prospect Lawn

Buyers at Milford flocked to Prospect Lawn for a land auction near Feard's Corner Devon with many plots selling for 100 or more. The sale drew a strong turnout and several prized lots were snapped up while bargain prices attracted hope for summer or permanent homes. The event continues over subsequent days as all remaining lots are offered.

Prospect Lawn Milford Devon

Stable 13 Brings Luck to McNaughton Stable 13

The Foreign Stable owned by Mrs. Alfred Viau sent out horses at Empire City. Ten-Lee prevailed easily in the first race, raced from Stable 1 with 1% stalls, and is a sister to Embroidery and Paddy Whack, by Celt out of Network.

Nanny McNaug Mrv Alfred Viau Empire City Sandy Ten-Lee Embroidery Paddy Whack Celt Network

Free Trial Offer Promises Asthma Relief for All

An advertisement claims a new method can cure asthma and offers a free trial at the sender’s expense. It targets longstanding or recent cases and urges everyone to mail a coupon today, stating no payment is needed and relief is prompt. It seeks hopeless cases where inhalers and other remedies failed.

Democrats in Bridgeport Prepare for Campaign Push

Democratic leaders in Bridgeport plan to mobilize for a vigorous fall campaign. James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt are invited to Connecticut as the party targets local and state races including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, comptroller, treasurer, probate judge, state representatives, state senators, and 48 justices of the peace. The executive board assigns running the campaign to John A. Cornell Hugh J. Lavery and William P. Carr and to form a Cox and Roosevelt Club with finance and organization committees already appointed.

Bridgeport John T. King James M. Cox Connecticut Franklin D. Roosevelt John A. Cornell Hugh J. Lavery William P. Carr Cox & Roosevelt Club Cornell

Conserving Sweets Sparks Hoover Boost in Pep Talk

A playful exchange features a patriotic girl praising Mr Hoover and urging sugar conservation in a light moment about sweets. The dialogue underscores the era's emphasis on thrift and national virtue amid social banter.

Mr. Hoover

Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Advertisement Claims Safety and Use

The Times advertises Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as a genuine, physician prescribed pain reliever with safety proven by millions over twenty years. A Bayer package with directions relieves headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. Tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents. larger packages sold by druggists.

Bayer

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