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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
9
An old health ad touts Dr. Caldwell's S. Pepsin as a gentle laxative to combat constipation linked to headaches and general ill health. It claims the remedy trains stomach and bowel muscles to work naturally and is safe for babies. Also promotes a home first aid kit and a free trial offer.
USDA specialists cite a New York businessman's letter showing food costs doubling since 1914 while garden costs barely rise. Home gardening cuts family food bills and boosts national food supply by enabling individuals to join the producing class.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick fix to dull hair, claiming it makes hair abundant, soft, and glossy. It urges readers to buy a small bottle at drug or toilet counters and apply it strand by strand to remove dust and oil, promise instant fullness and growth.
Fred E. Hines of Congress Street Dorchester houses a vast antique firearms collection valued in the thousands. The display at 62 Lyndhurst Street includes wheel lock pistols from Charles II era, a seven shot flintlock pepper box by Twist of London, a rare North Berlin piece from about 1812, and a "Joe Manton" pistol once owned by the Duke of York.
Industrial construction remains the leader in February with $533.8 million in projected work. New England contract awards totaled $21.8 million, led by industrial projects at $20.2 million. Contemplated plans include $15.0 million in total, led by residential and business buildings.
An old advertisement touts Father John’s Medicine as a standard family remedy for colds coughs and body building. It includes a claim of alcohol free formula and mentions twins in an ad context.
Rail service changes across major lines describe the New Haven adding a club car on an afternoon train at a group demand. Officials note no other immediate changes, with private operation nine days in and storms affecting outlook. News covers timetable shifts, daylight saving concerns, and potential porter reassignments.
See the smart boleros and new bolero suits for young women. Dresses in serge and gabardine, all in navy blue with bright silk vests and wool embroidery. Accordion-pleated skirts hang with grace. outfits include navy serge suits with matching bolero and girdle in figured silk for 49.50.
Navy plans two giant seaplanes to span the Pacific from San Francisco to Manila and Hongkong, using triple Liberty engines and separate nacelles. The tri plane craft have 140 foot wind spread, 6000 square feet wing area, 67 foot hulls, crew of sixteen, 2100 mile radius, 85 knots speed, with maps and meteorology surveys completed.
New spring women’s oxfords offered in black vici kid and brown vici kid with six eyelets, French heels, and stitched tip effects. Styles include patent calfskin with leather French heels and tan Russia calfskin, all priced from nine to ten dollars, displayed on main floor rear.
Quality assembled glassware in several patterns and weights offered at special price. Items range from $3.25 to $6 with rose bowls nappies sugar and cream sets fruit bowls celery trays and olive trays. Mirrors for display in 8 to 14 inch sizes priced $2.50 to $5.50. limited quantities require prompt selection.
Paul W. Litchfield, vice president and factory manager at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, recalls a former rule forcing tardy workers to wait at the gatehouse for up to ninety minutes. He explains the rule as harsh yet necessary, noting workers are paid on piece rates and could fail to make up lost time.
Mr Silkman touts a rare silk shipment described as one of the finest news he has long awaited. He notes chiffon taffetas in multiple colors available today at $3 to $3.50 per yard on the third floor, promising value compared with future prices.
Women’s linen kerchiefs priced 35 cents feature pure linen fabric and quarter-inch or roll hems with optional Pecot edge for added distinction. Embroidered corner patterns available in white or color at 50 cents. Men’s kerchiefs with color accents offered in wide stripes or narrow borders. Center aisle rear.
Beads crafted from Bakelite offer red amber and black varieties. They display deep hues with brilliant polish and many facets that reflect light. Necklaces are described as nearly indestructible by ordinary care, with prices ranging from 4 to 15.50 dollars. Left aisle, front.
Kansas legislates a special court of industrial relations aimed at preventing strikes and lockouts in essential industries. The measure, now law, seeks to regulate industrial action and protect citizens from disruptive episodes as the country grows more industrial. The article also covers 1919 tax exemptions for veterans and service members, detailing when retired pay and service income are taxable and filing thresholds for single and married individuals.
In a tense moment Westmore stops to avoid breaking a bottle, remarking it might contain something valuable. His wife notes a potential tire risk, while Wetmore clarifies the concern was about the bottle, not the tire.
The Industrial Assembly debated a tardiness rule tied to crowded streetcar service and outdoor commutes. A looser rule allowed workers arriving within a half hour after start to work on time, with managers reporting tardiness easing as legislators followed up cases.
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