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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1920
Page
6
If skin itches burns or breaks out apply Mentho Sulphur cold cream. The skin specialist says it stops itching and begins healing quickly, subduing irritation and clearing eruptions. A small jar is available at drug stores.
Albert Cutler defeated David McAndless 200 to 187 in the first block of a 1500 point event at 18.2 balkiine billiards in Maurice Daly's rooms. Cutler had a high run of 59 while McAndless posted a best cluster of 47.
Lake team manager A J Merrill requests correction stating the New Britain Sun game ended with no scoring by either side. An official’s mistake caused the misunderstanding. Also reported Denver burglars loaded stolen goods with a baby carriage but returned infant to the mother without alarm.
Mexico City plans a nationwide public school system with soviets in every county to oversee schooling and provide food and clothing to poor children funded by a new tax. Supporters credit President Wilson with similar ideas and note how the plan affects Article 123 on employer duties.
Sioux City Oct 12. William Jackson says jail wasn't so bad but he missed his harmonica. Police took his belongings including the instrument during the search and he pleaded for it as the cell door closed.
Old time remedy promises to darken gray faded hair using sage tea and sulfur or a Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound. Directions advise applying with a sponge or brush to strands until gray disappears and hair becomes dark glossy and luxuriant.
Lieutenant Carl Clark of New York, a Kosciusko Squadron member, intends to fly solo from Warsaw to New York in a two engine French Briquet plane. He aims to cross the ocean in more than sixteen hours to prove aviation is safe and advance public acceptance. He cites two motives: first to be the first solo ocean flyer, second to push aviation forward.
Rebel leaders in Mexico face heavy army pursuit and popular weariness with revolutions. Manuel Pineda seeks terms with the government as Zamora’s force dwindles after raids and ransom attempts. Gardiner and Johnson escaped Zamora’s capture, while Rodolfo Herrero and Villa report limited progress or settlement efforts. Willie Hoppe dominates a balkline exhibition, and St Marys football begins practice.
Description of a new garment inspired by a Cottage Apron that covers shoulders and skirt, slips on and off easily, fastening at the back. Offers various patterns including blue pink and stripes, neat trimming with colored edges, round neck, pocket, and made of good quality percale.
Blue Bird Hair Nets advertise a two for 25 cent offer. The nets are made from selected human hair, feature a gap style, and come in Medium and Dark Brown Blonde and Dark colors to blend with the wearer.
Mayor Fitzgerald awarded Elmer Smith and Bill Wambsganss diamond medals for their performances Sunday. Wambsganss completed an unassisted triple play and Smith hit a bases loaded homer amid a Cleveland win.
Readers are offered a free trial package of Brownstone hair tint claiming it safely covers gray and fades aging appearance. The ad promises quick transformation and urges writing immediately to Kenton Pharmaceuticals, Covington KY, with 11 cents for postage plus war tax. Two color options are listed, with regular bottles priced at 50 cents to $1.50.
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