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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1920

Page

2

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Era Ad Remains Timeless

An aged advertisement profile touts Dr Caldwell born 1839 founder of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims millions use the remedy daily and that over 6 million bottles are sold yearly. The copy emphasizes safety for children, lack of opiates, and lasting trust through repeat purchases and referrals. It invites readers to request free information.

Dr. Caldwell Dr. W Caldwell Sxr Wiccoon Les Monsiello Aliois

Moose Bazaar Rivalry Highlights Tonight Contests

Tonight at Eagley hall Madison avenue rivals compete in ladies and babies popularity contests tied to the Moose bazaar. Votes award 700 for top gain, 600 for second, with several candidates from Columbia Graphophone Co and other groups including Miss Lacey, Mrs Tyan, Miss Bevans, and Miss Goodman among major contestants.

Eagley Hall Madison Avenue Lillian Lacey Olive Street Ister Martin A. Lacey Board of Charities Catherine Tyan Gilbert Street Edward J. Crowley Tim Murphy Columbia Graphophone Co Dorothy Bevans Howard Avenue Michel Tates Barnum Avenue Stratford Catherine Goodman Agnes JB. Gaynor Rockwell Fannie Ayer Seaview Avenue Alice Holmes Winter Street Empire Theatre Emily Hall Nichols Street Larse Prideeport Women of Mooseheart Legion Robert Campbell Fairfield Linnie W. Pastsch Sixth Avenue Eugene Wagner Roland Hugo Cottage Street Robert Jackson Middle Street Robert Meyer State’ Street Thelma Elizabeth Beott Kossath Street

Pesek Grappler Draws Middle West Hype and Interest

Reports from the Middle West on John Pesek's rapid progress in wrestling show growing attention as fans expect him to challenge for the title. Nebraska native Pesek, like Joe Stecher, is highly popular and has defeated many strong opponents, marking him as a dangerous title contender. In Connecticut, probate court in Bridgeport sets a real estate sale hearing for Henry G. Cozner estate with notices to interested parties.

State OF Connecticut District OF Bridgeport Bridgeport Charles E. Williams A. D Paul L. Miller Middle West John Pesek Pesek Joe Stecher Nebraska Henry GB. Cozner

Neutrals Named to Enforce Prohibition Staff

Prohibition Enforce ment Supervisor Thomas F McAuliffe will select 14 agents from applicants in New Haven on Monday. McAuliffe was sworn in in New York and will assume duties today. James F Shevlin will question and swear in applicants for the staff for New York city Connecticut Rhode Island and Long Island. Headquarters likely in New Haven.

Thomas F. McAulffe McAuliffe New York United States Internal Revenue Office Connecticut James F. Shevlin New York City Rhode Island Lone Island McAnliffe New Haven

Residents Return From Daytona Locken in Wet February

TRUMBULL residents report a rainy February after two months in Daytona Florida. The piece notes several social visits including Mrs Samuel Ward entertaining the Afternoon Bridge Whist club with high scores by Mrs Howard Beach and Mrs Ward. It also lists illnesses, cures, deaths in February, and a March 7 birth to Mr and Mrs Frank Hodrie.

Frank Wells Daytona Florida Samuel Ward Howard Howard S$. Beach Howard 8. Beach Ernest S. Ward Frederick Reynolds Ward

British Merchants Study Yankee Retail Methods

British merchants from the United Kingdom’s leading department stores will visit the United States to observe American retail store management practices. They will be hosted by the National Retail Dry Goods Association and tour major cities to consider applying these methods in England. Twenty two participants are mentioned.

New York United Department Stores United Kingdom England National Retail Dry Goods Association

Obituary notices span many Bridgeport residents

Multiple obituary notices list John J Keefe infant son burial in Middletown Conn Earl Myers infant son of Edwin E Beers Myers burial Mountain Grove cemetery Augustus Kellogs funeral services at 3 o'clock 426 William street burial Cornwall cemetery William Lowe funeral from Nichols street burial Riverside cemetery Stratford mourners for Mrs Emily A Porter and Mrs Jennie Sutton Gretchen Nicolson and Thomas Oatley services at local churches. Frederick S Sirett Carrie Morey Nichols Fowler Harriet Quigley Henrietta Kuhl Noel Carrie Fowler Nichols Heath Ward M Cowles services set at homes and churches in Bridgeport community. Names, ages, and burial sites noted for each descedent with congregational and fraternal ties.

John J. Keefe John Joseph Keefe John Keefe Villa Avenue Middletown Conn St. John's Cemetery Earl Myers Edwin BE Jans L. Beers Myers Bentham Avenue H. A. Davenport People's Presbyterian Church Mountain Grove Cemetery Augustus W. Kellogs Augustus W. Kelless William Street Gerald H. Beard Park Street Congregational Church Cornwall Cemetery Cornwall, Conn William Lowe Nome Nichols Street Archibald F. Campbell Washington Park M. E Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Riverside Cemetery Norwalk Emily A. Porter Lucius Judson Fairview Avenue Stratford A. F. Chamberlain Stratford M. EH Union Cemetery Jenmie Sutton Jennie Sutton Charles H. Sutton Railroad Avenue Fice Bridgeport Hospital St. George's Episcopal Church Henry E. Kelly Park Cemetery Gretchen A, Nicolson Gretchen A. Nicolson John J. G. Nicolson Elizabeth Nicolson Denver Avenue Donald B. McQueen First Baptist Church Turial Frederick S. Sirett Frederick 5. Sirett Seaview Avenue Carrie Morey Cornelius Baker Willam Street Stratford M. E Washington Park M Clarence and Willard Morey Healey Morris Harriet Quigley James Quigley James Quigley Jr Clarence Street James Jr Thomas Quigley St. Mary’s Church St Michael's Cemetery Henrietta Kuhl Bronz Avenue Harmony Rebekah Iodea C. F Emma W. Bergham Josephine Kuhl City Howard Blackett George A. Kuhl C. Seims Southbury Mra A. Lehman Cleveland Carrie F. Fowler Carrie PF. Nichols Fowler Elmer Fowler Park Avenue M. E. Church Harry Fowler Dora Simpson Ada Ruethe Frederick George Nichols Howard Herbert Nichols California Paul E. Edwards M. EB Lakeview Cemetery Ward M. Cowles Ward M Cowles Sterling Tire Corporation Familly North Avenue Stephen P. Sherman St. John's Episcopal Church Daniel M. Rowland St. John's Lodge of Masons Scottish Rite Myst Shrine Knights ‘Templar Nellie L Mevers Cowles Annabelle Mary Warren Cowles Warren W. Cowles Harry Cowles

London Hotels Unable to Handle U.S. Tourists

London hotel managers warn Americans planning spring and summer visits should secure accommodations now or face disappointments. They say rooms are scarce with the best hotels already filled for months, while estimates of American visitors to see France vary widely. Also noted is former Emperor Charles of Austria living on less than $500 a year for his family.

London Mars England United States France Charles of Austria

Ancient Palenque ruins to become oil lands site

In Mexico's Chiapas state near Palenque, the ruins of a once prosperous, origin-unknown city lie amid dense forest. General Norberto Robbin has secured a concession from the Department of Commerce and Labor to develop petroleum in the area, a discovery that archeologists have pursued since 1750.

Mexico City Palenque Chiapas Norberto Robhin Department of Commerce and Labor

Ray Not Coming To New York

Erroneous report claims Charles Ray vacationing in New York City. He enjoys work and recently toured California before starting his new First National film 45 Minutes from Broadway, with plans for a first visit to New York later, as his career mostly kept him in the West.

Charles Ray New York City Ray California Broadway

The Wonderful Fruit Medicine Advertised Remedy

An advert promotes Fruit-a-tives as a remedy for indigestion torpid liver constipation headaches neuralgia kidney trouble rheumatism and skin conditions. Claims speedy recovery when faithfully followed and notes it is made from fruit including apples oranges figs and prunes with tonics and antiseptics. Priced at a box six for 2 50 with a trial size 25c and available from dealers or by post from Fruit-a-tives Limited.

Fruit-A-Tives Limited

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