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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
5
A man who resents superstition asks a belief question, and Mr Brastud Pinkiey responds with a humorous, stuttering line about hoping ghosts will let him stay as a wagon arrives. The exchange captures local color and dialect.
The weekly letter reviews British and Soviet debt talks in London and Paris financial anxieties, U S status, then outlines frozen credit trends, reserve ratios, and the impact on investment. It notes Kuhn Loeb and Guaranty Trust in Vienna, and reports on foreign securities, exchange stability, and a fiscal deficit forecast. It closes with investment strategy and railroad dividend signals amid expected political uncertainty.
A damaged notice describes eczema on the face and hands with a painful rash and burning. It claims relief from daily use of a soap, ointment, and talcum product, urging readers to improve skin health.
A Cincinnati genius presents Freezone as a painless corn treatment. Apply a tiny droplet, relieve pain instantly, then lift the corn from the skin. Cheap, just a few cents, available at druggists. Ends soreness and irritation, works on hard and soft corns and between toes.
An old advertisement argues nasal passages are kept clear by Kolox to prevent hay fever germs. It urges readers to try Kolox for 25e at any druggist, claiming it enables free breathing and protects against pollen and dust season. It features a playful confrontation with germs as in a comic warning.
FragmentaryOCR notes describe cooties and a discussion of terminology. The text mentions Hindle's Drug Store and other druggists as sellers, with scattered references to places and names, but the passage is largely garbled and unpluralized.
Milford notes describe a Legion concert at the town hall with a varied program of classical pieces and popular songs, plus dancing. Reports include Plymouth workers schedules, a Sunday illustrated lecture on Turkey in the Great War, and a move to federate local church brotherhoods. Also noted are a milford baseball game against Knights of Columbus, senior college exams, Odd Fellows regalia arrival, a $800 lumber theft from new houses, and arrests for auto theft by East Hartford men found asleep in the vehicle.
A well known rider had a horse that repeatedly refused to cross the mill dam bridge leaving the city. Despite no urging or whipping the horse would stop. He advertised the horse for sale stating the owner wishes to leave town.
Grass rugs touted for beauty and novel color designs two or three tone patterns and trellis effects. The seller notes a big dealer bought too many, allowing a special price when the rugs arrived. The ad promises striking color options brown rose blue green and floral motifs.
A fabric advertisement touts marquisette with strength and staunchness, promising good service and attractive texture. It notes an effective border on both sides, suitable for long or short curtains, in white cream or Arabian colors, priced at 69c per yard, on the third floor.
From a selection of woolens including plaids at 3.50 and crepe poplins at 2.25, a skirt can be tailored for one dollar. Customers choose fabric, get careful measurement, expert cutting, and a finished skirt ready for service with a single making charge of one dollar.
Next Monday marks the start of a summer short workday. From the date through the summer months the store will close daily at five except Saturdays when hours remain six.
A local advertisement promotes Terry cloth like tapestry at 19 cents to 1.50 per yard with Summer colors tan blue and brown. Large lots range from 3 to 10 yards with minor imperfections but low price. Includes white window shades ready for installation with roller and brackets.
An advertising notice touts a selection of underwear priced at $1.25 including slipover nightgowns, petticoats, corset covers, drawers, and envelope chemises with lace or embroidery trimming. It invites customers to visit the second floor to see the merchandise and its “extra merit and prettiness.”
Narrow slats slant to admit cooling air while blocking strong sun. available in green or brown in sizes 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 feet wide with prices from 3 to 9.50 dollars. third floor.
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