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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
8
Moses Murphy of Moretown Vermont in March 1918 reports strong faith in Fruit-a-tives after kidney and liver relief. He says the tablets strengthened kidneys, aided digestion and bowel movement, and renewed energy. Boxed price details and address for Fruit-A-Tives Limited appear in the ad.
Anna J McKenzie wife of William L Ewen of 70 Whitney Avenue died after a short illness. She lived in the city twelve years, formerly of New Haven. Survived by husband William L Ewen sister Mrs James P Moran and brother James H McKenzie all of New Haven. Funeral from 70 Whitney Avenue on Monday at 9 am to St Patrick's for high mass and burial at St Bernard's cemetery New Haven. Michael Tobin ex service man died in St Anthony's hospital. Funeral from Mullins Scott Redsate Parlors then St Charles church mass of requiem. Pallbearers named. interment St Michael's cemetery. Henry Flynn funeral from 232 Main Street to Sacred Heart church with solemn high mass. Clergy and choir noted. G A R delegation attended. Interment St Michael's cemetery with committal and taps by George Sanger.
Molders of temporary 4 percent First Liberty Loan coupon bonds may exchange them after June 1 1920 for permanent bonds with all coupons attached. Interest accumulates at 4 percent from December 15 1919 to June 15 1920 and at 4 1/4 percent from June 15 1920 to maturity. Deliveries start June 1 1920 with permanent bonds ready for August 1 exchange for temporary 4 1/4 bonds and July 1 for temporary Second 4 1/4 bonds.
Thomas J Bannizan state adjutant of the Connecticut American Legion orders all 87 posts to join a nationwide hunt for G C Bergdoll the millionaire draft dodger who escaped Philadelphia guards last week Rumors stir of Connecticut plans to sweep the state for him A $400 reward is offered for Bergdolls capture An Episcopal Society report notes few wealthy New York children attend Sunday school.
Hartford May 29 A Connecticut Child Welfare Commission investigator Miss Delphine Dunker says children in court cases often stem from parents not giving them enough spending money especially among foreign families. She cites a Italian boy earning 15 dollars a week who stole candy and a knife after giving all wages to parents. The commission urges family financial education and a midway stake for youths to manage money to reduce thefts.
Troy May 23 One hundred five candidates for degrees at the 1920 commencement of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, June 16, announced by President Palmer C. Ricketts. Degrees include Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical engineering, Doctor of Engineering, and Master of Electrical Engineering. A Chinese student leads in honors.
Indianapolis May 23 The 500 mile drive for $70,000 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday is billed as the greatest in the annals of the historic classic. Barney Oldfield predicts record speed with 183 cubic inch cars, while railbirds anticipate a record 500 mile pace and a single pit stop for fuel and oil.
Chicagos victory over St Louis 6 2 and 7 0 before Cincinnati loss for Pittsburgh, with Alexander earning his tenth straight win and his 208th NL victory. Vaughn also posts a sixth straight. Cubs tally early hits to seal both games, extending the year’s longest major league streak.
In Pittsfield RHE 414 1 Bridgeport 211 FT ten innings. Hartford at Albany 0 2 3 0 Albany 0 4 4. Worcester 6 15 6 Waterbury 18 22 3. Springfield 49 65 New Haven 10 15 21. Standings: Bridgeport 17-6 .739 New Haven 17-7 .708 Hartford 12-3 900 Albany 12-9 429 Springfield 13-20 409 Pittsfield 13-40 9 Worcester 12-40 0. Schedule: Bridgeport at Pittsfield New Haven at Springfield Albany at Hartford Waterbury at Worcester. Games Sunday: Springfield at Bridgeport Pittsfield at Albany Hartford at New Haven Worcester at Waterbury.
National League standings show New York beating Philadelphia 4 0, Boston 6 3 over Brooklyn, Chicago 6 2 over St Louis, with Chicago 7 0 over St Louis in a second game. Other results include Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 6, New York 4 Boston 3, Washington 6, Philadelphia 13 Cleveland 13, Chicago 6, Detroit 3 St Louis 1.
Police and private Giants detectives arrested six men accused of gambling on Polo Grounds baseball games. Two were released on $500 bail, four were arraigned before Magistrate McQuade and held on $500 bail for Washington Heights Court. Government reports show corporate profits averaging 4.3 percent on capital.
The line expresses deep affection beyond words and emotion, highlighting the intensity of love in poetic form. It emphasizes silent feeling surpassing spoken language and heartful restraint.
The record lists scattered scores for American Association and Southern Association games with unclear team names and locations. It notes no other games scheduled and mentions Memphis Atlanta Little Rock Birmingham Nashville Mobile Sangat Chattanooga New Orleans and Chattanooga again with partial scores from a second game.
A compact note from a historical paper listing top hitters in two leagues, with a William archbishop quote about folly. The readable text focuses on batting leaders and contrasts opinions from two leagues while closing with a Whately quotation.
A device named Three Legged Stand helps lift small freezers to reduce effort turning the crank. The note says these stands are not available for all freezer sizes, only the smaller models.
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