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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
8
A short time promotion features blouses in fine soft batiste with varied styles including short sleeves cuffs V necks round necks and square necks. Some with tucks hand drawnwork eyelet patterns and roll or sailor collars. All styles share quality materials and low price.
A group of about 440 Polish reservists stranded at Ellis Island await the Polish consul or a representative to provide funds so they can reform to their homes in the United States. They arrived on the French steamer Rochambeau after discharge in France and were told payment would occur on arrival, to avoid spending all their money in Paris. The notice also mentions horticultural exhibits in New York theatres and a club formed by the girls of two companies.
Hartford reports over 10 million dollars paid in Connecticut income taxes at the U S Internal Revenue office as Monday’s deadline for filing without penalties approached. Checks money orders and cash flooded in while hundreds queued. Penalties included a five dollar fine and 25 percent of tax due for late filers.
Milford notes cover a stalled Democrat caucus due to weather, a high school lunch project, a Fort Trumuell Beach visitor returning to New York, Navy sailor-bound Olympia duties, Kayapha club gathering with Miss Waldron from Los Angeles, Rev. George S. Paine preaching at St. Peter's, missing $740 case with no clues, a Bridgeport turnpike crash with a fine, a possible navy deserter, a postal card found years late, Rev. Clarence Reidenbach’s town visit, and Plymouth Congregational church events including a midweek meeting and missionary society plan.
New Haven March 17 The will of Margaret Lambert leaves all real estate to son Herbert Lambert and all personal property to him, and cash on deposit Liberty bonds and safe deposit contents to son Lawrence Lambert. Daughters Theresa St John Catherine Lambert Lena Meyer receive $1 each and are cut from the estate. Contest notice filed by Judge Livingston W Neegeland for the daughters.
The U S S Recruit once anchored in Union Square near Broadway was decommissioned yesterday with the lowering of Old Glory and the commission pennant. The land battleship will sail by land to Coney Island and dock near Surf Avenue two blocks from the Atlantic.
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a remedy for tired feet eliminating swelling and soreness. It promises quick relief from corns, callouses and bunions and claims feet feel glorious with no shoe tightness.
The Rev Clarence Reidenback formerly pastor of Plymouth church now in Indianapolis visits town to preach the midweek service at Plymouth church Wednesday. He will meet former parishioners in the parlors a half hour before the 8 PM sermon.
A. E. Clegg of the American Ship and Commerce Navigation Co. says coast to coast demand calls for more passenger vessels from South America to the United States. He notes a current ratio of one American return ship for every twelve sailing to Europe, while freight services to both regions remain balanced and steady.
A Dutch torpedo boat arrived in the harbor of Oosterland on Wieringen island to guard the former Crown Prince, as reported by the Nietwerotterdamsche Courant.
A general strike order closed shops as thousands paraded the streets of Aix La Chapelle Rhenish Prussia. Demonstrators daubed the equestrian statue of Emperor William I red in a conspicuous display. America’s railway payroll rose by one billion dollars in two years.
A brief ad notes that a few tablets of Pape's Diapepsin neutralize stomach acidity to relieve souring and fermentation instantly. It claims to ease heartburn flatulence and fullness and helps regulate stomachs so favorite foods can be eaten without distress while costing little.
Notice from Howard F. Smith City Tax Collector stating legal action will be filed against property with unpaid 1918 taxes by March 31 1920. Payments accepted at City Hall Rooms 4 and 5 through March 31 1920 to avoid additional costs.
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