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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
12
Anna Zing a 1573 born ruler of Matamba Africa rose to power through alliances with Portuguese and Dutch traders. She pretended to convert to Christianity for advantage, used cruelty to dominate neighbors, later embraced and spread Christianity before dying in 1663.
The Shamrock IV crew planned a first trial spin in Long Island Sound today. Designer Charles E. Nicholson inspected every rigging detail including the fiddler bridge, a new yacht feature named by him.
Chicago and Cincinnati split a holiday twin bill with Chicago winning 3 to 2 in 10 innings in the morning as Alexander hit a last out homer for his eleventh straight win and Cubs added nine straight wins. Deal homered to briefly put Chicago ahead before Cincinnati tied in the eighth.
Walter Grenda of the Bayview Wheelmen Newark won the 45 mile race in Plainfield New Jersey under Queen City Wheelmen auspices. Grenda finished in 1 hour 11 minutes 12 and a half seconds with a five minute handicap. George Plyth of Newark finished second in 1 hour 9 minutes 10 and 2 and a half seconds actual time. Eugene Aicklein of New England Wheelmen New York won from scratch in 1 hour 7 minutes 14 seconds with W S Simons of Newark second from scratch in 1 hour 7 minutes 14 and 2 and 5 eighths seconds.
The program features Rigoletto Brothers in a four‑member company returning by popular request, Betty Eldert & Co in Garden Romance with Billy Sheets, and Santry and Norton dances. Fox Sunshine two reel Light Weight Lover wins praise. Cecil B. DeMille's Why Change Your Wife at Lyric stars Swanson and Meighan, with a rathskeller subplot. Chin Chin at Park showcases Dillingham’s touring company with a circus tent and elaborate acts. Rex Beach The Silver Horde screens at West End theme theatre today.
Akron with June 1 report shows Jack Britton retaining his welterweight crown after a 15 round match with Johnny Griffiths of Akron. Griffiths showed moments of resistance but Britton controlled most of the bout, with the fifth, second fourteenth rounds close and Britton winning by wide margins in the other rounds.
Red and white in flower ed and black designs. Very fine quality and sure to sell quickly. Size 58 x 72 2.45 58 x 90 2.75 Mercerized table cloths hemmed in four pretty patterns Size 58 to 70 Special 1.95 In white and ecru with fancy border 36 inches wide With cut corners and scalloped edges These are of fine material and have very pleasing patterns Size 78 x 88 Pillow Cases Size 42 x 36 Size 45 x 36 et me 48 cts 50 cts
White gabardine described as excellent material for summer skirts and knitted union suits. Notes good heavy quality, 36 inches wide, suitable for sport or dress skirts. Mentions neck and loose knee trimmed with lace or crochet.
Imperial Chambray in stripes and plain colors such as pink blue lavender and tan. Useful for women and children's dresses. 30 inches wide. Women’s vests with bodice tops and lace trim. All sizes. 39 cents each or 3 for $1.00.
Stockings for women offer drop stitch hose of silk with reinforced toes and heels in brown, sizes 9 9 14 and 10. Children’s socks quality white with brown or blue stripes available in sizes 6 14 to 8 14. Priced 39 ts.
Limited number available at 25 cents per pair. Lisle hose in black navy blue brown and gray. Very good grade and durable. All sizes offered at 39 cents per pair.
Small white nainsock check union suits offered in sizes 6 to 12. Priced at 793 cents.
Readable ad notes blue and blue and white overalls for young boys priced at 89 cents. Emphasizes comfort and wide appeal among children and parents browsing children's apparel.
Paris reports Renard, France's star sprinter, set best elimination race marks to earn the team that will represent France at Antwerp. He ran 100 meters in 1 second flat and won the 23 meter dash in 2215 seconds amid army division athletes.
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