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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
4
A New Thought teacher from Ogdensburg New York endorses Fruit-A-Tives Liver Tablets. He claims severe prior liver and stomach trouble improved, complexion brightened, and new blood came into his body after using the remedy. Boxed sales details listed, 6 for 2.50, trial size 25c, available from Fruit-Atives Limited.
The passage argues two paths to curb profiteering. First via legal action against profiteers, second by mobilizing economic forces. It claims abundant production lowers prices, while lavish spending reduces supply and raises costs of necessities. It urges general cooperation to boost output and consumer thrift to undermine profiteering.
By a finding handed down by Thomas Felder master appointed by United States Circuit Judge Martin Manton G Ricordi & Co of New York will receive a royalty of two cents on every record made and sold by the Columbia Graphophone company of Dear Old Pal of Mine The company must also pay royalties on all records of the song manufactured in Canada and stamped produced in the United States The company will have to account for Canadian files since 1919.
A local ad promotes gift items for graduations and weddings including watches diamonds and pearl necklaces. It emphasizes sentimental value and invites customers to visit the shop to see its selections and friendly service.
Red Cross chapters nationwide assist in locating owners of unclaimed miscellaneous mail sent to France for A F members but returned to Washington Adjutant General. items include jewelry clothing fountain pens safety razors pipes boots belts money and more. Communicate with the Adjutant General if you believe your property is among these articles.
The Girl Reserves of the YWCA will present a pageant depicting the Girl Reserve Movement at 7:43 p.m. at 1146 Barnum Avenue. Over 100 girls from high school and younger groups participate with Miss Katherine Shelton in the leading role, coached by Miss Mary Brittin.
Col Ullman reports a request from Bishop John G. Murray of Hartford to block a proposed platform plank backing federal control of education through a Smith Towner style bill. Delegates receive telegrams from J M Feeney of Bridgeport urging support for Ireland recognition. Businessmen scan ads for bargains while clerks refrain from asking prices.
Eight year old Francis Keenan died at home after a brief illness. Surviving are his parents three sisters and two brothers. Funeral from 30 Howard Avenue to St Peter's Church. Burial at St Michael's cemetery. John McDowall funeral held at Long Hill home with burial at Lake View cemetery. Stephen D Brown died after long illness with funeral at Hawley Wilmot Mortuary and burial at Long Hill cemetery. John Rogan died at his brother's home Seaview Avenue survives two brothers P T Rogan and William Rogan with Friday funeral and Derby burial.
N. M. Rice was appointed general purchasing agent for New Haven road stores and began duties at the railroad office building this morning. A Texas native, Rice has prior experience as general storekeeper for the Santa Fe at Temple and in charge of purchasing for the St. Louis and San Francisco system. He later worked with Pierce Oil Co. in St. Louis before coming to New Haven.
The Director of Public Works asks to move 17,500 in the First district and 100,000 in the Second district from new macadam to new pavement. The Board of Apportionment will consider the transfer at its adjourned meeting next Tuesday after noon. If approved the funds will pay for Warrenite paving on additional city streets.
The Army at Washington provides procedures to identify and return lost or mislaid property. Advertisements in The Times invite owners to file descriptions and identifying details to reclaim belongings.
A concise note contrasts the common phrase say it with flowers with a sharp jab at those who would offer decay instead. The remark relies on vivid imagery to mock pompous soap box orators and express disdain for coarse political theatrics.
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