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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
4
Alexander Munro reports three years confined to bed by rheumatism, only improved after using Fruit-a-tives. He states he can now walk about two miles and perform light chores. Box price six for 2.50, trial 2.50. Sold by dealers or Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Moscow reports anxious American colony members seek steps by the state department to repatriate amid shortages. Frank North, chaplain of the English church and former British Red Cross representative, has departed, removing local supply channels. It is said the French Red Cross will carry on the relief work.
Paris dispatch notes Presidents Wilson and his Versailles treaty objections receive limited space in many papers while large journals like the Gaulois give prominent comment. Editorials question his stance, warn of weakening order, and discuss alleged anti imperialism versus Bolshevism fears. France’s Midi criticizes Wilson as impudent toward France.
A New World Movement of Northern Baptists report describes a wild elephant rampage in Assam villages. A missionary with a gun helped chase the animal down after it tore through homes, leaving a 112 pound elephant foot trophy. In another province a loose buffalo near a missionary evangelist caused no fatalities by a miracle.
Missionary reports from Fukien province reveal an organized drive by military authorities to compel farmers to plant opium poppy. Farmers are told they will be paid on a fixed scale and warned of severe penalties for noncompliance, with circulars hinting at consequences to enforce revenue goals. Times Ads Are a Success.
The steamship Skodra, flag of France and carrying American Red Cross supplies for Montenegro, was attacked by bandits on the Bojana River near Scutari Albania. One sailor wounded as machine guns raked the vessel. the crew fled upriver after a brief boarding attempt.
Bridgeport lodge BPOE No 36 hosts a Monday night gala featuring Charlotte Greenwood in the new musical comedy Tinger Longer Letty at the Park theatre. Exalted Ruler Patrick J Kelley and committee head Joseph Harraja Frauenfelder report 200 seats remain and reservations are being taken nightly at the Elks club, with box office sales starting Sunday.
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