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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
5
Mrs Tracy Patten of 2 Lincoln Ave Salisbury Massachusetts credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with resolving seven years of female troubles and enabling a healthy birth on Peace Day. She recommends the product to neighbors, citing improved health and pregnancy preparation.
Marysville California June 14 A dramatic battle to the death occurred when a giant eagle attacked a mountain ram to feed its eaglets. Both creatures died in the confrontation, their bodies found a short distance above the mountainside.
Mrs Lucy Danner of New Britain Connecticut reports success using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for red pimples that spread to the scalp. After four cakes of Soap and three boxes of Ointment she was healed, noting relief after the first application.
In Smith Center Kansas on June 14 women of a church congregation took up hammers hatchets and crowbars to dismantle a frame church after the new building was ready. In one day three backs were wrenched eight toes pinched eleven fingers smashed and Mrs Walter Lewis suffered a broken nose from a hammer strike.
In Clackamas County Oregon officials report the moonshine trade is self supporting with last month 828 dollars paid in fines by brewers. The money covered prosecutions searches and salaries of officers, leaving the county without expense.
Denver inventor Eiza Cretzer fashioned a simple device to wake himself by letting a weighted wood block fall when an alarm ring trips a wire connected to a clock. The contraption, described as the best alarm clock he ever had, relies on a T shaped block of wood wrapped in cloth and triggered by a winding screw.
Indianapolis June 14 More than ten thousand American Legion posts at home and abroad organized observances for Flag Day. National Commander FW Galbraith Jr urged reverence for the flag, saying it reflects a nation’s character and ideals and pledging to uphold the Stars and Stripes as a symbol of right and truth.
Chicago June 14 The State Department will decide one of the nine major objections to passport regulations. Carl W Johnson a missionary refused to have his photo placed on passports to Norway and Sweden declaring it against God's will He cited Exodus 4 20 I am going abroad on missionary work but I refuse to have my picture taken because it conflicts with the Holy Book The decision will determine whether government rules or the Bible governs Johnsons passport Denver Colo June 14 John Scott secretary treasurer of the Railway Employes of the AFL in his annual report comments on the abrogation of workers national agreements He says Wall Street interests led by Atterbury Pennsylvania demand the change. Papier mache wheels are to be fitted to Paris underground trains to reduce noise.
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor denounces fixing wages on the basis of the cost of living as contrary to progress and sound economic theory. It states no preferred basis is set and urges research by itself or a special committee to determine a proper method.
Police Chief Patrick Flanagan came back to Bridgeport Saturday after attending the national police chiefs convention in St. Louis. He gathered several ideas likely to be tried locally.
Linen dresses in white rose green gray blue and brown belt with pockets offered at $1.55, plus special quality jersey options in brown tan rose and black with a narrow belt. Hither fabric noted for its attraction on the second floor. Wedding favors include rose and pink candies 39e to 60c and grape juice 30c, with mints cachaux and almonds on front basement display.
The Times can be had at Sub Stations in various city sections. Leave your order or phone 1208. Multiple vendors listed include 3 Dadrikian at 650 Warren St, M. Kaplan at Oak St end, Mrs. Cate at Main and Federal, Bernadi on Wash Ave opposite Lexington, LP Turney State St Basick, Allen Bros Fairfield and Bennett, Nobile Wood Ave, F Reich and Congress, Curtis Stratford and Newfield Aves, and Atlantic Cigar at 897 East Main St.
The article discusses bedbug reproduction with numbers on daily eggs and a yearlong growth if left unchecked. It then promotes a dubious product PD Q with exaggerated claims about killing pests and suggests retailers like Hindle Drug Stores market the item.
Gift watches advertised with prices from 10.75 to 16.75 dollars. Describes gold filled cases with 15 jewel movements and 20 year guarantees. Mentions solid gold cases and jeweled movements priced up to 55 dollars.
In great demand these white jersey sports skirts offer excellent quality and smart straight modeling. They are attractive, cool for summer, and suitable for many occasions. Priced at six dollars, they balance value and style for sports wear.
Howland bakery advertises a Thursday special combo with 25 cent orders to be placed by Wednesday for Thursday pickup. The notice touts Howland potato salad as unusually good and directs to the front basement location.
Shoe plum offers $6.75 for many women with a choice of sizes and widths across a variety of styles. Brown calfskin blucher oxfords, tan calfskin ball-strap oxfords, black kid pumps with leather French heels, and brown kidskin pumps with French heels are featured. Main floor rear display.
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