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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
5
An early 20th century health notice urges building up health to resist influenza and spring illness. It touts Fruit-a-lives fruit medicine as an aid for kidneys, digestion, blood quality, and nerves, claiming improved appetite, sleep, and vigor. Available in Odgensburg New York with pricing.
British and French interest in a Channel tunnel to link London and Paris resurfaces with historic plans. Proposals cite prior attempts, shaft sinking, and experimental borings from 1874 to 1881, cost around 15 million dollars, and potential to ease seasickness for travelers.
Almanac style brief lists sun length of day zodiac times and tides. Mentions Sunday sens Length of Day verse 12 12 Day's Increase high water 11 18 a Moon sets low water prediction.
A National City Bank of New York report states the United States exported 3.486 billion dollars of manufactured goods in 1919, triple the 1913 level and far surpassing Britain, Germany, and others as the top global manufacturer exporter. The bank notes postwar growth and higher unit values, while Britain shows gains, the U.S. maintains lead but must push to keep it.
Newport News March 20 The Maryland the first of four ships of her class to be launched stands 624 feet long with a 37 foot beam and 32950 ton displacement making her the largest fighting craft built for the American Navy upon commissioning she will carry eight 16 inch guns in four centerline turrets two forward and two aft The Maryland keel was laid April 24 1917 eighteen days after the US declared war and though delayed by destroyer production the vessel is now nearly three quarters complete Electrically driven by four propellers the ship will use turbines delivering about 29000 horsepower with eight oil burning boilers
Bridgeport Mayor Clifford B. Wilson proclaims March 22 as Marne Week. The declaration urges a free will offering by citizens to honor the joint Franco American friendship linked to a planned statue on the River Marne commemorating France’s World War I defense and shared liberty with the United States.
Washington reports a large number of enemy aliens reached New York from Europe but the Department of Agriculture blocked their admission. The aliens were not humans but the European corn borer hidden in 97 bales of broom corn from Venice. Interception prevented further pest spread, with states Massachusetts New Hampshire New York and Pennsylvania now known to have the pest. The rest of the item quips about dinner speaking and eloquence versus auditor dryness.
London March 20 Baron Leverhulme former William H Lever Dig soap proprietor defends money making men arguing against profiteer label. He says today’s spirit is cupidity and jealousy, and wealthy success is not a sin but a product of ability to create develop and export. He warns against taxing wealth and urges protection of producers.
Compensation Commissioner Ed ward Buckingham approves a list of voluntary agreements. Names and amounts include George Tilly of South Norwalk at 60 dollars weekly from Ernest T. Tilly for a crushed finger, and Victor R. Wetmore of 22 Chapel street at 14.85 weekly from Douglass Brothers Co. for a finger injury, among others across multiple towns and companies.
The public laments coal shortages while wasteful smoke continues. Dayton leads with 75 percent of boilers using mechanical stokers, forecasting annual coal savings of 67 364 tons. Wider adoption in plants, railroads, apartments, and hotels could cut manufacturing costs and transport expense while improving air quality and preserving homes.
A Bridgeport corset maker offered two small lots of brocade corsets, shown to buyers with samples. The goods matched the maker's usual quality and style, selling at or below local competitors’ higher prices. Lot 1 valued at 3.50, Lot 2 at 4. Second floor location noted.
A catalog of fabrics displays daily arrivals of fine cottons for pretty spring and summer dresses. It highlights vivid patterns, light and dark tones, and various textures such as dot velours, Georgette prints, and silk striped voiles. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.50 a yard.
Flaxons for afternoon gowns offer textures finer than lawn in bright stripes and dots with floral patterns. Colors priced at 50 cents per yard. Colored organdies fetch 1.25 to 1.50 per yard. Beach cloth described as durable and attractive at 69 cents. Pongette suited for pajamas or summer dresses at 59 cents. Plisse in light colors with pleasing patterns at 59 cents. Main floor rear.
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