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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
6
In a parlour scene two friends debate theatre, rain, and belief. A thin man declares he is agnostic, defining it as a fellow not sure of anything, while the conversation drifts between boredom with theatres and uncertain ideas. The fragment hints at social idle talk and philosophical doubt.
London reports show only eight American women will be presented this year due to strict rules. Married applicants must have husbands presented at a levee and access to the White House. divorced women must prove the divorce in open court with alimony and custody settled. The embassy circuler outlines detailed dress and attire changes for court, including removal of head feathers and trains, and strict knee-breeches and buckle rules for men.
The article details cultivation of cucumbers as warm season plants with rich soil and hillside planting. It covers seed counts, sowing, fertilization, spacing four feet between hills, companion radishes and beans, insect protection with arsenate of lead or cheesecloth, and pest traps for squash bugs.
The U S naval destroyer No 330 under construction at San Francisco has been named Hull in honor of Commodore Isaac Hull born in Derby Connecticut March 9 1775. Hull served in the merchant marine as a youth then commanded a vessel at 19 and became a lieutenant in the U S navy in 1798. He led the Enterprise 1803 1805 and played a key role in the war against Barbary pirates and in the war of 1812.
Manfred P. Welcher field secretary of the Anti Cigarette League of America Eastern division addressed pupils at the First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches yesterday morning. He also spoke to the Baptist Young People's Union at the First Baptist church last night.
A National City Bank of New York statement notes the long term decline in food exports as a share of total shipments, from 56 percent in 1886 to 18 percent before World War I, with wartime boosts that later faded. Meanwhile manufactured exports surged, forming 52 percent of April 1920 trade, and total 1920 exports expected near 8 billion dollars, offsetting food declines.
A Bankers Trust Company study on English Public Finance shows Britain spent 56 billion dollars from March 31, 1914, to March 31, 1920, far surpassing prior government outlays and highlighting heavy wartime taxation and debt. It notes Britain paid about 80 percent of one year’s expenses recently, and asserts war drives most tax burdens while postwar relief remains possible if wars end.
A lot of white wash ties priced at 250 featuring fast color guarantee and a neat stripe down the center providing a fashionable yet cool look for men.
Mrs En Thomas of Morrice Michigan describes dizziness after her second childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after following directions. She recommends the product to others and seeks more free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
Retail ad notes autumnal cooling last week giving way to summer heat. Emphasizes a full line of Combed Egyptian Balbriggan shirts and drawers priced at $1.00 each. Includes no additional details about sizes or availability.
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