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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
5
An old advertisement claims Tiz instantly relieves sore tired and swollen feet and eliminates corns bunions and raw spots. It encourages using smaller shoes and asserts a year of comfort with money back guarantee, urging purchase at drug stores and department stores.
New York March 24 Amid Bolshevik chaos the American Central Committee for Russian Relief seeks to locate Katherina Steinmark and her child in Seratoff area. A letter from Joseph Demars trustee of Herkimer New York Maccabees Chapter says Jacob Steinmark died leaving $2000 to wife and child and offers a welcome home if they reach Herkimer.
A dated plea invites asthma sufferers to test a new method at no cost. The offer claims the method ends breathing trouble and paroxysms quickly, inviting readers to mail a coupon today and start immediately regardless of location or age.
An 1890s appeal by Mark H. Jackson of Syracuse New York claims a personal rheumatism cure found in spring 1893. He reports long suffering three years and says the remedy cured others bedridden also. He offers free trial by mail with payment requested only after proven relief.
An advertisement promises quick relief from head colds and nasal catarrh using Ely's Cream Balm. A small bottle is applied inside the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes, clear air passages, and restore easy breathing.
Knights of Columbus headquarters report no official policy on removing dead soldiers from France. They have helped locate many graves and informed families, citing Sailor James T. Devers of Chicago and Private Dana Dyer of Massachusetts as examples. They remain willing to assist when possible.
A well known Ohio physician promotes Edwards' Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. The remedy, described as a gentle liver and bowel aid, is said to clear complexions by eliminating pimples coated tongue headaches and other symptoms. Available in 10c and 25c sizes.
Instructions show the local Army Recruiting Station at 825 Main Street announces the Motor Transport Corps is open for enlistments. Applicants must be 21 or older for a three year term. Recruits are forwarded to Fort Slocum for enlistment and then to the Motor Transport School at Camp Holabird Maryland for training before assignment to permanent organizations.
The regular bi monthly Tinquowa Delphian Chapter gathering convened at Fairfield Library Monday at 3 15 p m. Members gave talks on the Theban period of Ancient Egypt. The next meeting is set for April 12 at 3 20 p m with a large attendance anticipated.
The Stratford property of Chester B. Dunlap condemned by the town for a new high school is valued at $14,000 per appraisers' report filed yesterday in Superior Court. The report goes to the court next Friday for approval. Appraisers include Judge Thomas Coughlin Dorr R. Whitney and Arthur Dennison.
Workers at the Connecticut Electric Co plant favored daylight saving by 48 percent backing advancing clocks, while 46 percent preferred starting work an hour earlier and keeping clocks unchanged.
Judge John H. Light, special investigator, reviews testimony in four local attorney defendants charged with trying to defraud Andrew P. Nichols of $10,000. Trials are scheduled in the city court tomorrow morning.
British troops fired on a disorderly crowd of strikers at Jamshedpur Afghanistan after a warning went unheeded. Two people were killed and 25 wounded as the mob scattered when troops prepared to bayonet charge. Attempts to damage the railway occurred amid Bolshevik sentiment reports in the area.
The state fish and game commission confirmed trout season starts April 1 after confusion with May 1. Assistant secretary Miss Lucy Murphy said several bets and inquiries prompted the commission to decide the date, noting a legislative attempt to move the opening day from April 1.
About 75 members of the Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary attended a farewell reception at Mr and Mrs Mark Bennetts home on Charles Street for Capt Joseph J Pennington and his family who are moving to Toronto Canada. Capt Pennington received a gold watch. Mrs Pennington a velvet handbag. Eugene Wadhams was gifted a silver watch. The event ended at midnight with wishes for a happy trip and prosperity in the new field.
Secretary of Commerce Alexander announced the sale of 9100 dressed fur seal skins from the 1918 Pribilof Islands take at the International Fur Exchange in St Louis on February 2. Skins sold at high prices with one lot at 3177 per piece, average $149.97, and a 45 percent rise from the prior sale. over 600 buyers from 10 countries attended, netting the United States $1,096,839.23.
A local sale advertises silks and men’s ties of exceptional quality priced from two to three dollars at the Main street door. The copy emphasizes rich material, heavy lustre, and unique color combinations, likening them to spring flowers.
More than a dozen seasonable silk poplin colors offered at low prices. Light and fine fabric, a yard wide, suitable for Spring and Summer gowns. Colors include navy tan burgundy copenhagen hannah gray taupe reseda brown pekin wis teria red black white and light blue. Lengths range from 5 to 25 yards with prices around $1.65 to $1.75 per yard.
Advert says freedom of lighter underwear with ready help for quick, comfortable changes. Highlights nainsook shirts and drawers athletic wear T5e light balbriggan union suits $1.50 light bleached cotton knit union suits $2. Main floor front.
Good new silk stockings priced at 1.50 with color options cordovan smoke gray African brown black and white. Light fine thread silk garter top lisle double sole and heel also 1.50. Snow white lisle vests with crochet lace or beaded tops priced from 0.90 to 1.25. Lett aisle rear.
Real spring coats for girls feature polo cloth in dust hues with distinctive touches. Prices start at $10 and range up to $29.50, with checks, tweeds, and color mixtures in navy, blues, browns. Short and long coats offer jaunty, comfortable, tailored options.
A catalog of jewelry describes necklaces with creamy and pinkish pearls, deep black beads, and rich color beads. Ta Tausea pearls from France appear in varied necklace lengths with small hearts. prices split in half. Bakelite necklaces of amber red and black sell for four to eighteen dollars. Left aifsle, front.
A catalog of popular titles with prices lists Mundy Bowen Gale Van Vorst Oldmeadow Addison Daviess Philpotts and others. Readers may purchase Eye of Zeitoon Burning Glass My Neighbors Miss Lulu Bett Taming of Nan Fairfax and more at various price points.
Shoppers picture graceful pumps seen at twelve or thirteen dollars now arriving before Easter and priced eight to nine fifty. Glazed kid and patent leather options in closed tongues and French heels, plus oxfords and colonial strap styles. Main floor rear.
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