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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1920

Page

5

Woman Held In Drug Addiction Case In Billings

A young woman, Nora Bryn, detained in Billings on worth checks, is described as a former racing rings figure from Texas to Mexico. Authorities weigh sending her to Warm Springs or prison as she battles morphine addiction linked to a past bookmaker husband and a deadly drug habit.

Billings Mont Nora Bryn Texas Mexico Corpus Christi Tex Warm Springs Montana

Free Theaters Provided For Workers In Russia

Paris reports Marcel Cachin says no country protects workers' children like Russia. Moscow education expands for all ages with theaters and arts for workers, unions distributing free tickets. Dancers, actors, musicians are favored, audiences now largely working class.

Paris Russia Marcel Cachin Moscow Lomacharsky Art Soviet Moliere Shakere

Father John's Medicine Promises Year-Round Gain

An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as an all year round tonic and flesh builder. It claims steady weight gain for users and guarantees the product is free from alcohol and dangerous drugs.

Father John

Rich coats debut hit new models at midrange prices

Rich coats showcase newest models priced at 35 and 40 dollars with options around 29.50. They offer beauty and genuine comfort with a surprisingly warm lightness. The range includes effective tucked styles, crafted with fine buttons and excellent silk lining.

Silk mixtures offered in new lot at reduced price

Silk mixtures once priced at 2.35 now offered in a large new lot. Descriptions highlight kimino richness, drapery beauty, linings for coats and capes, and a wide array of colors and jacquard patterns. Interwoven cotton threads noted, with claims of uniform quality across the collection.

Those Wonderful Gossard Corsets Go On Sale Now

The article touts Gossard corsets for comfort and fit with front lacing for back support and smooth lines. It lists new prices across models from low to long-hip versions in brocade, flesh tones, and elastic backs, noting the sale location on the second floor.

Metal streetcar tickets replace paper on Canton lines

In Canton Ohio on October 19 the Howland Dry Goods Co reports metal streetcar tickets now replace paper ones on the Canton and Massillon lines due to a paper shortage. The Northern Ohio Traction Co urges other firms to substitute metal to ease the shortage. London reports dressmakers adding bracelets and other metal and lace details to autumn frocks.

Canton, O Canton Massillon Northern Ohio Traction Company London

One Year of Marriage Declared Key to Happy Union

Superior Judge Thomas Graham told San Francisco business leaders that a couple reaches a turning point after one year of marriage, after which true natures emerge and happiness is more likely. He warned the first year is critical for stability.

San Francisco Thomas Graham Graham San Francisco Businessen

Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Eczema Relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur for eczema and rough skin, claiming its germ destroying properties quickly ease irritation and heal the skin. The preparation is said to soothe, clear, and smooth the skin, with rare delays in relief. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.

Big savings on home needs and cookware items

A catalog style notice touts genuine home needs with cookware utensils, aluminum cookware, efficient lights, glassware, and American porcelain dinnerware in attractive patterns. It highlights items to ease kitchen tasks, brighten spaces, and suit busy or leisure hours.

Bargain Kitchenware Sale Features Aluminum Items

A listing of savings on aluminum cookware and household goods with prices for percolators teapots kettles pans and roasters plus cleaning items mops brushes brooms and storage pieces including Wearever and Aladdin brands and copper and glassware. Bold discounts emphasize cheap tea kettles and heavy pots with a wide range of kitchen necessities and tools.

Aladdin

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