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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
6
Report states Bolshevik troops are advancing toward Afghanistan, seen as their likely first step in a broader drive on India, a long threatened objective.
An advertisement extols Father John's Medicine as an all year tonic that builds strength and weight gain. It claims steady improvement without alcohol or drugs and features testimonial Mrs. Lucy Wing of Liberty praising the product for a run down baby becoming fat and healthy.
The Postal Service plans to hire by next year offering chances for young men of good character. October 2 exams will place applicants on the Civil Service eligible register for clerks and carriers with salaries from 1400 to 31800 annually, plus promotions, vacations, sick leave, and pension benefits.
Paris showcases a rich autumn mode in hats with infinite styles. Wide hats echo Francé’s sorrow with plume placement, coque-swept dashing designs reflect bravery, and embroidered hats symbolize France’s patience. A chic, charming display invites visitors to see the collection.
Prohibition agents moved over 200 cases and barrels of liquor to New Haven to relieve basement congestion at the Federal building where confiscated alcohol was stored. Michael Yachynezh, 24 Gilmore Street, held on $2,000 bond for manslaughter in the death of six year old Michael Lasky by a team of horses, case continued to September 21. Saloonkeeper John Koyie of 2 Clinton Avenue reported a robbery where two masked men held him up and rifled his cash register of $100 in the cellar of the saloon.
Old men back in service as instructors train new hires under Superintendent Kibling. Connecticut Company overhauls cars and resumes service next Monday at 4 25 AM as 20 stored cars return from Norwich via Bridgeport and New York.
New Haven September reports Jacob Kurhan aged 20 son of Rabbi Aaron Kurhan facing bankruptcy court. His activities include a $27 000 annual business, two cars, check kiting and large real estate interests via his mother. Witnesses describe bank transfers and undeclared funds as advisers seek bank records and asset ownership.
Miss Eleanor Bartram, daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Bartram of Sasco Hill, Southport, was feted at a bridge party this afternoon hosted by cousin Miss Marion De Forest of Sterling Place. Dahlias adorned the room as intimate friends gathered. the guest list included those recently informed of Miss Bartram’s engagement to G Sherman Windsor of Maplewood Avenue.
Sacramento Cal Sept 15 Abolition of summer school vacations for all children between 8 and 16 years of age because the vacation period induced habits of idleness and crime among boys was advocated by Will C Wood state superintendent of schools today. Wood said legislation to eliminate school vacations may be introduced in the coming sessions of the legislature.
Agents under Harry Welch seized a ten gallon still, 15 gallons of raisin mash, and two gallons of liquor yesterday at 318 Hancock Avenue. They claim Joseph Rezon was operating a moonshine setup and had recently completed a large shipment prior to the raid.
Notice issued last night that a counterfeit half dollar bearing the 1917 issue is being widely circulated. The fake resembles the genuine coin but is struck in lighter metal and the figures are less sharp. Advertise in The Times.
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