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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
10
Eugene Meyer Jr. directing head of the War Finance Corporation calls for an international public market to issue international securities. He argues this market offers the fastest and best method to supply Europe with long-term credits needed for recovery.
Fifty members of Parliament petitioned the Chancellor of the Exchequer for an export tax on art as English art treasures are sold to wealthy Americans alarming national heritage circles.
This advertisement explains pneumonia effects: inflammation, air cell clogging, heart overburden, and post illness debris. It promotes Vicks VapoRub nightly to aid healing by drawing inflammation away, vaporizing medicines with body heat, and delivering relief through chest application and throat rubbing. Samples offered.
A health focused appeal promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a woman’s tonic. It claims to build strength, ease female troubles, and preserve a youthful appearance by improving health. The remedy, alcohol free, is sold in tablets or liquid and a 10 cent trial package is offered by Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
General John J. Pershing hailed Bridgeport CT for wartime manufacturing and patriotism after visiting Remington Arms UMC Lake Torpedo Boat Locomobile and Bullard Gun Shop. He praised local schools and soldiers while urging support for the American Legion building fund.
Richard Armstead of Yonkers is charged with manslaughter after his automobile truck struck Antonio Bollino crossing Strayford avenue near Kossuth street. Bonds set at $1,000. coroner's report pending. Heeling, repairing water line on Stratford avenue, was also struck and died at Bridgeport Hospital. survived by wife and three children.
Walker S. Kupfer of Lafayette Street withdrew his divorce petition from Ruth Baker Kupfer amid lengthy conferences. Ruth Kupfer testified to cruelty including alleged frequent striking. Referee Roraback will report findings to Judge Keeler before a decree can be issued.
The Boston Quintet with Mise Mae Corden delighted a noted audience at the High School auditorium as part of the Chautauqua assembly. Walter EB. Anderton was absent due to illness, Irving Stokes of Emmanuel Church substituting. The program shifted to feature “Children's Hour of Fun” at 4 pm with Anne Werner Baker, followed by Guy C. Caldwell’s lecture on trees, birds and wildflowers. Dr. David D. Vaughan closes the day with a talk on American Ideals at 8 pm.
An offer refusing Louis A Waldman of New York permission to address a Socialist meeting here was rescinded by Superintendent John H Redgate. Police opposition has been withdrawn and the meeting is likely to be held soon.
Peter Petrino a trolley motorman living at 445 Stratford Avenue was injured about the hips when the car he was driving bumped into a Jersey City automobile truck on Stratford Avenue around 7 30 last night. The truck was driven by William J Newdy of Jersey City.
A new display features Scarves and Choker style pieces lined with satin or Crepe de Chine. Prices range from 4.00 for Australian Opossum to 150.00 for Natural Stone Marten, with Fox Scarves in Point, Georgette and Sable, and Kit Fox animal shapes available on the second floor.
A textile feature highlights Silken Petticoats Radium Taffetas and Latin Francais in plain shades and reversible colorings with knife plaitings and tassels or hemstitching. Prices were expected as 13.50 to 18.85, but a single price is offered.
Third floor Maillard's Eagle Sweet Chocolate cakes 1-4 lb. 15 ets 4-2 lb. 30 ets Fish's Chocolates Tres Bon 1.50 Alice Brown Maple Sweethearts boxed 75 ets Mirrors Assorted Taffies 40 ets Mirrors Plantation boxes half pounds 40 ets whole pounds 80 ets Main floor linen items with hemstitched hems and various sizes priced from 6x6 to 36x36 inches.
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