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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1920
Page
3
A letter from FP. R. Adame of Lakeport urges readers to try Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets for digestion and liver function. He reports improved bowel action, toxin absorption, and overall health after using the product, and offers trial sizes and purchasing details through Fruit-tives Limited in Ogdenset.
A compact notice touts Times Want Ads as a resource for readers seeking profitable opportunities. It invites attention to classified listings and highlights the utility of speedy reading for practical gains.
In Winchester Virginia memorials to Generals Stephen Ramseur and James Pettigrew will be unveiled near their death sites. North Carolinians join Delaware and North Carolina groups for dedicatory ceremonies September 16 and 17. The granite columns were funded by the late Colonel P H Mayo of Richmond.
Budapest reports mounting travel costs as several Balkan and Central European nations charge foreigners passport visas at rising rates. Americans face 10 dollar visas now and could pay 20 to 50 dollars on multi frontier passages. Frontiers guard visas strictly, hindering homeward movement amid displaced populations and waiting widows seeking permission to travel. American High Commissioner office in Budapest receives daily pleas for help to reach home or the United States.
The note offers practical advice on removing stubborn stains from fabrics using hot or cold cloths, dye safety for stockings, ammonia for blouse stains, and lemon rinse steps. It also records a historical obituary snippet for Brig Gen James Johnston Pettigrew, detailing his Gettysburg command and mortal wounding, followed by a Winchester reception planned for visiting Confederate veterans and friends.
Tokio reports a liberal trend in this year's Diet speeches led by Ryutaro Nagai a former Waseda professor and rising political reformer admired for democratic ideals He faced discipline for calling Prime Minister Hara autocratic and the incident sparked protests over free speech and calls for Diet reform While Nagai defended free expression and Japan's assimilation of ideas he warned against suppressing new thoughts.
Tokio reports Jo-so-kan a Korean was sentenced to four years penal servitude over a conspiracy against the lives of Prince and Princess Yi of Korea. The plot, tied to opposition to a royal marriage, drew sobs from Korean girls in the crowd as the judgment was read and Jo-so-kan vowed to appeal.
New York City dispatch reports at least 15 million dollars saved for Ohio employers through the exclusive state fund feature of the compulsory workmen compensation law. Auditors note 900,000+ claims paid, 46 million in awards, and extensive medical coverage while costs run around 3 percent of premiums. An illustrative case shows a worker crossing the state line to seek Ohio protection, and a final note remarks on carbolic acid as a household disinfectant needing ample dilution.
Store offers daily hours until 6 with rich cloths for coats dresses suits and skirts. Describes fabrics including serges tricotines broadcloth tweeds silvertone velour and thistle coatings with widths 54 inches, colors navy tan brown blue burgundy green plum taupe and more, priced from 1.50 to 10 per yard. Third floor location and emphasis on durability and elegance.
Women’s embroidered cambric pieces offered in a sale with tasteful corner figures. Regular 35 cents each, length 250 inches, located in the center aisle toward the rear of the display.
Washington Sept 10 Here are select items from G H Force expense account filed with House clerk W Tyler Page covering August entries. Postage for 25 letters to influential district men 50 cents. Professional services of a tensorial artist shaping sandy whiskers 31 cents. Face creme for passing out cards 85 cents. Another jar of face creme for brunette 35 cents. Openwork boss for a plump widow special 1 dollar. Street car fare to garden where committee met and nominated opponent 14 cents.
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