This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
8
Easter millinery for children showcases youthful and becoming styles for general wear and dress occasions. Smart hats feature Patent Milan and braided straw designs with square and round crown shapes and long streamer bands in all colors. Unusual values offered.
A brief ad notes slogans about satisfaction and service, implying a New York Paterson location where customers can expect both. The message emphasizes value with mentioned prices and hints at a retail or service environment.
Absolute satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back. You must be pleased with Bridgeport New Haven.
Vincent Hendricks of Richmond Hill was arrested on grand larceny charges after allegedly taking a race horse named Spades valued at 1200 dollars from owner William Heyman of Woodhaven. The horse was found at the Aqueduct track. Hendricks pleads not guilty and is held for hearing April 8 in Jamaica Magistrate's Court. Politicians debate who should hold office amid factional strife.
Soviet forces attacked the Polish front near Bobruisk with armored cars and tanks. They aimed at Moab retaking it, with fighting in several villages before Bolsheviks were driven back. Mohilev reportedly captured by Soviets. Ukrainian HQ moved to Human per Mazepa. In unrelated note buttermilk found to contain small alcohol amount aiding indigestion.
Richard T. Higgins, chairman of the public utilities commission, backs daylight saving under national law but warns that local or state schemes could cause confusion. He states the commission has no power to alter standard time, except to approve train schedules aligned with local daylight saving in major cities. He notes any mainline schedule changes would ripple to branch lines and emphasizes federal time authority.
The Democratic caucus convened in Stratford Town Hall with H. M. Booth as permanent chairman and J. Vanderbilt as secretary. Delegates to the state convention were Howard W. Curtis Walter Goddard and H. M. Booth. the town committee was re elected with additions. A separate note mentions a forthcoming Harris Guards entertainment and a Boy Scouts fundraiser by the Argus Club. Also listed is a local plumbing ad and a sale offering a 4 room house at Devon with price and contact.
The Navy announced sale offers for 150 submarine chasers built during the war. Each vessel cost about 67 000 dollars to build and is valued around 20 000 dollars apiece as offered. Vessels are 110 feet long with 15 foot beam and 77 tons displacement. They can be used for pleasure or commercial purposes and may be inspected at east coast navy yards.
Representatives from the American Legion in Connecticut met Washington lawmakers on March 23 to press a robust war bonus for ex servicemen. They backed Mondell plans offering land grants, 1.50 daily pay, vocational training, and Morgon home loans, estimating a 2 billion dollar cost. Connecticut senators and representatives listened and asked about implementation.
In the Chamber of Deputies in Rome on March 23 Catholic and Maximalist members clashed during a debate on agrarian reform measures. Disorder and personal encounters occurred as cooler members struggled to restrain the factions.
Reports from Valencia and Barcelona indicate large numbers of would be emigrants applying for United States passports. Madrid area peasants join this movement as the American consulate in Madrid daily receives lengthy lists of applications.
Dr W H Leslie reports an Africa wide hysteria propaganda blamed on Bolshevists spreading fear of a white faced cat breasted fetish spirit. White objects triggered killings or disposals of livestock and goods as people misread the threat, prompting widespread actions.
In the Hague March 24 factory representatives plan to introduce wooden footwear to the American market. They will target wholesale and retail dealers after traveling to the United States to promote the product.
May Allison in Henry Arthur Jones drama Judah uses a quip about California weather and rain to joke that a weather man could be a cheater. She recalls stockpiling rubbers during the rainy season and plans to store them away until next winter.
Albert Eisler, a local machinist, sued Connecticut Co. for $10,000 over injuries from a trolley collision on North Main Street. A Superior Court jury found for Eisler but limited damages to $500, while the company admitted liability though contending Eisler was not as injured as claimed.
An old text notes indigestion caused by excess stomach acid leading to souring of food and discomfort. It describes distressing gases and various pains then claims a few tablets of Pape's Diapepsin relieve symptoms quickly and cheaply at drug stores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.