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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1920
Page
8
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a remedy to flush sluggish kidneys and ease backache, headaches, and bladder issues. It touts lemon juice and lithia composition, claims harmless to kidneys, aids urine acidity, and promotes a daily dose for kidney health, with a local druggist noting sales to believers in early treatment.
The Purchasing Agents' Association of Connecticut opened its fall season with a meeting in the Acme Wire Company cafeteria in New Haven. About one hundred members and guests attended. C W Hill of Babson's spoke on current financial and business conditions using charts tracing back to 1512. Attendees discussed the Chicago convention and many planned to attend. Elbert H Gary of United States Steel arrived back in New York after a ten week tour of Europe. He noted a slight drop in activity and prices but called the steel industry healthy.
Chicago October 4 Knights of Columbus board votes to give the American Legion five million dollars to erect a Washington memorial building. The project would house a 20000 seat auditorium and quarters for veterans groups with endowment for upkeep. Title would revert to the nation if the region dissolves. Police also report the arrest of Harry Dubouk in New Haven on charges of illegally selling stolen postal savings certificates.
The Plaza Theatre presented Olive Thomas in Darling Mine to capacity crowds last night. The star delivers a vivacious, well staged performance with strong supporting work by Walter McGra il Getty Schade and J Barney Sherry. The program also features Melody Land and Hibbert and Malley blackface acts along with Eddie Polo in The Vanishing Danger and International News. Park Theatre follows with Buddies at Park, Cornered with Madge Kennedy, Lombard Limited at Lyric, The Woman Gives at Empire, and Scratch My Back at West End.
Louise Glaum delivers depth and power in The Leopard Woman based on Steward Edward White novel. Poli’s Bridgeport engagement continues three days with a new vaudeville bill headlined by Edna Lee, George Raft, and Guy Dunbar orchestra. Pathe News, Screen Snap shots, and comedies accompany the program. Prof. Robert H. Fife Jr resigns as State Board of Charities chair and joins Columbia University faculty.
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