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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
4
Alexander Munro of Louse No 1 credits Fruit-a-tives with easing three years of rheumatism. He reports improved mobility after using about half a box and urges others to try the product. Box price is 2.50 for six, trial 25 cents, available from dealers or Fruit-a-tives Ogdensburg NY.
Senator Hitchcock accuses opponents of misrepresentation as he recounts five reservations approved by the President. He notes Lodge opposition mirrored by Democratic reservations and cites Knox delaying tactics in the Senate debate over the League of Nations covenant.
Budapest reports that newspapers estimate billions of crowns in small valuables have been smuggled out of the country in recent months. The government weighs a plan to recruit 4,000 frontier customs guards to curb export smuggling, with many already employed in the effort.
The City Star argues a public clash among presidential contenders would cut through the stalemate and possibly yield a satisfactory result, praising direct confrontation over drawn out campaigning.
A major gathering of the American Institute of Banking is set at Brooklawn Country Club from 4:90 p m to midnight with a dividend check for members. Notable speakers include Karl Llewellyn Yale professor Arthur Morris founder of the Morris plan banking system and Raymond Westerfield Yale professor. A banquet, tennis and golf, music and dancing follow a program featuring speeches. A bowling match among directors and bank employees is listed at 4 20 p m Murray's orchestra will provide music and tea at 5 with hostesses Mrs I B Powe and Mrs D Fairchild Wheeler. Dinner is planned for 6 20 p m with A El Lavery toastmaster. Invited include G J Tester Hartford New Haven and New York chapter presidents.
C D West head of the Investigation and Prosecuting Bureau of the National Association of Credit Men will address the Bridgeport Association of Credit Men at the May 27 meeting. West is a noted expert in commercial fraud investigations and prosecutions. Officers recently elected include Chas L Wootton president and Harold A Penny secretary, with an executive committee led by L M Allen.
A measured piece argues Russian farmers, the 85 percent, deserve a full say in government. It contrasts past autocratic rule with the farmer’s demand for democracy, majority rule, equality, and justice as a new political voice emerges.
A Siberian farmer rejects hollow Soviet promises while demanding land and real liberty. He vows to fight for fair voting power and land reform, warning that without cheap goods and true freedoms he will continue resisting Lenin’s program.
The article suggests selecting a cherished graduation gift and offers a rich jewelry selection. Diamond rings, watches, bracelets, pendants, brooches, pearl beads, cuff links, stickpins, belts and many other items are available for inspection.
A quotation from Frawier Hunt describes a peasant republic as the Russian farmers' republic, remarking on palm leaf suits used for the Palm Beach season and substituting palm leaf attire for regular wear.
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