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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
5
A reader ridicules metric weights and measures claiming it would disrupt American manufacturing. He argues threads and tools, from gas meters to drill bits, would falter if metric standards prevail, calling the shift a theoretical joke with practical calamity.
The Epworth Leagues of Bridgeport and vicinity announce their annual group rally at Washington Park M E Church on Thursday at eight. Officers for the coming year will be elected after general business, followed by a social hour. A special orchestra will perform and a large crowd is expected as leagues compete for the attendance banner. Congress has not passed many bills but will be satisfied if it passes the buck.
Thirty seven states plan road spending totaling 635 million dollars over five years with bond authorizations of 3942 million. Texas leads with 88.7 million in bonds, followed by Pennsylvania California Illinois Michigan and others. Illinois lists a 4.46 million project for 150 miles from East St. Louis to the Indiana line as part of a national highway.
James Surget, last male descendant of a famed Indigo King line, died at 84 in Natches Mississippi. Born on the Cherry Grove plantation, he never rode in a car or used a telephone, bred thoroughbreds, and refused bets. His casket was carried to the family burying ground by former slaves.
Former U S District Attorney John F Crosby of Hartford and Fond du Lac Wis is named high alternate by Postmaster Bryan F Mahan of New London. Dan Dunn appoints Edward J Keegan as Dunns alternate. Dunn is a Second District delegate. E O Wasner designates Frank Wells as Fifth District alternate. A S Lynch appoints Frank ONeil as assistant during the presidential campaign.
Barnet Susman of Stamford wins a $300 judgment and costs from Judge J. J. Walsh in the Common Pleas Court after alleging injuries from an assault by Frank Palmer on October 2, 1915. Susman claimed two broken ribs and lung disruption amid the trial. King Albert of Belgium accepted an invitation to visit Brazil as reflected in the period's news.
Women’s footwear offered at special prices includes Oxford models and smooth pumps. Styles feature tan calfskin and black calfskin oxfords with five eyelets and military or leather French heels, plus opera pumps in black Vici kid with high heels. All regular eight dollar items now discounted.
An old advertisement promotes Tiz and Tix for foot relief. It claims magical relief from bunions corns and sore feet with a money back guarantee and urges readers to buy at druggists or department stores. The copy emphasizes immediate comfort and the promise of never swelling or hurting feet.
A newspaper blurb lists Rupert Hughes New novel What’s the World Coming To along with a catalog of books by authors James B. Connolly Robert W Chambers Marjorie Douie Horace A Vachell Frank L. Packard and others with prices around 1 75 to 1 95. It teases suspense romance and intrigue as popular titles appear in a late era literary roundup.
Men invest in blue serge suits priced from $50 to $67.50 with woolen fabric and expert tailoring. Trousers in matching wool and other fabrics accompany a complete dependable wardrobe. Finest straws with self adjusting comfort are highlighted as well. Main floor rear.
A 19th century catalog lists khaki and green hammocks with National metal frames and cotton mattresses priced from 15 to 50 dollars. Cushioned models offer adjustable head rests, tufted backs, and optional pillows, with porch pillows in colorful sateen fabrics priced 75 cents to 3 dollars.
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