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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
4
A ten year history of terrible eczema is described with painful pus, bandaging, and relief after trying Fralt-a-fives and Sootha Salva based on an advertisement. The user states they obtained Frostative and Sootha-Satca from FRGI A T Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
New York March 29 shipbuilders from all sections met at Hotel Pennayt Bank under the Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders Association. They adopted resolutions backing preferential duties to aid American shipping against foreign competition and formed a committee of industry representatives to pursue the Ferguson plan and Greene bill reforms for advancing the American merchant marine.
The piece surveys an anonymous eighteenth century pamphlet arguing thirteen causes of high prices in Ireland including metropolis size monopoly grain markets large farms and taxes. It notes some items echo modern debates while others seem odd such as plowing with horses and stagecoaches. It ends with a quip about future economic explanations.
The postal world shows constant stamp issue activity with new series in multiple countries. Germany Austria Finland Switzerland Vanuatu Cooks Islands Holland Norway Romania Mozambique Bulgaria Poland and others release high values colors overprints and charity or occupation themed sets as stocks shift and supplies run down.
Rutledge resident Millard F Reeve recalls bonds marketed in 1865 and 1866 tied to the Irish republic era led by Del John O Mahoney and Fenian leadership. He notes vast hoards of emerald green bonds traded by brokers and likens their value to the Confederate cotton loan crowd. He mentions Stephens and O Mahoney disputes, Canadian invasion, and a riot near Independence Hall. Paris municipal booths cut retail prices by about ten percent. John Drinkwater read from Abraham Lincoln in New York.
London reports concerns from the American Chamber of Commerce in London that Britain may overemphasize common dyes at the expense of finer varieties. German dyes, export controls, and postwar production gaps draw attention to a broader range of needed chemicals and national security debates on supporting dye production and imports.
Clara Kimball Young adopts eight year old Soboba boy named Penasco met during filming of For the Soul of Rafael. The child will be educated by Miss Young and live with his people at her expense. Two hundred Soboba members appear in the film and Penasco will later attend a military school after completion.
From Germany 4,301 tons were imported valued at 182,448 pounds and from Alsace 100 tons valued at 2,250 pounds. It is not known at what prices other German potash compounds have been sold to British purchasers.
Our line of silverware is distinguished for wearing qualities and guaranteed for years of service. The price is within reach of every buyer. As a special we offer a 26 piece Rogers set at $7.75, value R12.
Republican leaders in Washington fear President Wilson will move to block an early adjournment after his opposition to last summer’s recess. They note the failure to pass reconstruction legislation since the special session began last May, with only the railroad bill enacted in February. Many major measures remain stalled in committees, including high cost of living controls, interstate packaging marks, Federal licensing, budget reform, tax reshaping, and tariff issues amid the postwar world situation.
A long handled brush proves handy for washing outside panes and reaching every corner. It reduces back strain and cleans effectively, including third floor areas.
American Hardware Stores Incorporated promotes its Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street location with the slogan All that is Hardware and more. The notice underscores the chain identity and aims to attract customers to its general hardware offerings.
Appropriation bills for the year ending June 20 1921 must pass by June 30. Seven of the bills have passed the House or Senate, with one laws. Two urgent deficiency measures cleared both houses. Six major appropriations remain: army navy sundry civil District of Columbia pension and general deficiency. Republican steering committee blamed for delay, accused of a do nothing policy to aid campaign promises.
The passage warns that the President may urge Congress to face its neglect and not adjourn in June while critical problems remain unresolved, a lingering threat felt by Republican leaders day and night.
A Middle Western admirer brings a tiny Pekingese to Metro studios. Viola Dana discusses naming the hungry little dog, rejecting Dangerous to Men and Dangby. She settles on Redfolite, noting the dog’s small size and a plan to feed him match heads to locate him in the dark.
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