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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

17

English drug firm leader buys Boots chain

The president of a major drug company returning from England plans to acquire Boots Limited, the large Boots chain. Financing details are not yet announced. The firm operates a major New Haven factory and Liggett is noted as a controlling stockholder in Winchester, also based in New Haven. Both parties pledge to cut living costs and improve weather for crops.

Doute Kk Liegstt Drug England S Purchass Boots, Limited Red Kingdom The Drug Company New Haven Mr. Liggetts Winchester Company Glenwood

King Named as Wood Campaign Financer Dollars Raised

Dan Hanna of Cleveland agreed to raise 500000 dollars to finance General Leonard Wood's campaign. John T. King testified that he raised about 91000 including 20000 in contributions and 50000 from his own note. He said Hanna pledged to raise half a million for 18 months of work.

Washington iDan Hanna Cleveland Leonard ‘Wood Senate John T. King Connecticut General Wood King Henry Frick Pomerene Democrat Ohio Mr. King Senator Reed Dan Hanna Senator King Utah Hanna Georgia Florida Massachusetts Oregon Nebraska Dow Portland Roscoe Pickett George W. Beach F. C. Rorick Robert Bottomly Edwin Clark Mr. Moore Wood Reed Gen. Wood Edge Republic New Jersey

King Denies Funding Roosevelt Campaign Meeting Ties

Connecticut figure testifies before Senate committee that he did not agree to raise 500000 for General Wood nor attend meetings about a Roosevelt Memorial Club. He says he suggested King manage Wood's pre nomination campaign and later had no active role, noting a 6000 contribution in Cleveland districts.

John T. King Connecticut Senate Weehington Mr. King General Wood William Loeb Charles Z. King J. T. King Mr. Loeb McKinley

Canadian Envoy Chair Disclosed in Washington Tale

Philadelphia May 28 A secret diplomatic chair honours Canada as it prepares to send a minister to Washington. For ten years a chair carved with the Canadian arms waited in the Pan American building, ordered by Elihu Root to symbolize Pan American ties. Architec Albert Kelsey recalls the chair hidden for years awaiting use by Canada.

Philadelphia Canada Washington Elihu Root Pan-American Union Capitol Andrew Carnegie Americas Albert Kelsey Root

Ambition Brand Wendell's Pills Promise Refund Guarantee

Vigorous men and women are urged to take Wendell's Ambition Brand nerve tonic with a refund offer. Purchasers are promised improved energy within two days and a full refund if not benefited after one box, with Hindle Pharmacy or Hartigan Drug Stores carrying the guarantee.

Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Stores Wendell

Dandelions Gain Favor in Winchester Odd Fashion

In Winchester Virginia on May 28 ongoing shortages and high living costs lift dandelions to valued status. Residents collect yellow blossoms, greens, and leaves from lawns country lanes and pastures, drying blossoms for wine while greens are eaten as spinach substitutes.

Winchester

Graduation Gift Ideas from a Jewelry Store

The article suggests choosing a memorable graduation gift and lists jewelry items such as diamond rings watches bracelets pendants brooches pearl beads cuff links stickpins belts and more. It invites inspection of the stock at a jewelry store.

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