New Discovery Claims Rapid Cure for Eczema
An advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for eczema and skin diseases, promising immediate itch relief and clearance of chronic cases within two weeks. It claims effectiveness for acne, herpes, tetter, piles, and more, with 50 cent and $2 sizes available through Bridgeport's Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy and other drug stores, plus a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
West Twenty-fifth Street
New York
Attractions at Steeplechase Island Weekend Show
Five major attractions headline Steeplechase Island on Sunday with four free events. Hurricane the 10 foot tall 400 pound trotting ostrich will draw crowds on the trail. Wormwood's Dog and Monkey circus and Webb's seals and sea lions perform, plus the Coast Artillery band in the grove. The Detroit Americans face the Orators in an exhibition. Yacht racing from Park City Pequonnock Miamoxus Mohawk and Berkshire clubs provides close viewing from the island. An information booth for the baby show and decorated carriage parade opens in Smith Murray & Co department store with entry planks free. The parade invites early entries. ten classes crown winners with a gold watch. Freight train No 35 derailed near Model City, 20 cars piled, two locomotives damaged, crew uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormwood
Dog and Monkey Circus
Webb
Eals and
Sea Lion
Coast Artillery Band
Grove
Detroit Americans
Park City
Pequonnock
Miamoxus
Mohawk
Berkshire
Smith, Murray & Co
Bridgeport Weighs Ending Tower Bell Alarm System
Curiosity grows over delay between small fire station gongs and city tower bells in Bridgeport. Officials consider disconnecting the big bells to speed alarms and reduce crowding at fires. residents see New Haven precedent and question future use of the tower bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Edward Wheeler
Department
Five
Middle Street
Edward Mahoney
Arthur Platt
New Haven
Bridgeport
The Ennorium Sale And Seasonal Emporium Deals
An advertisement extols the Emporium Sale at Kievan and German offering deep discounts to attract female shoppers amid rising living costs. It promotes end of July clearances, summer stock reductions, and planned events including a Roton Point moonlight sail on Aug 4 with dancing and music led by Walter Schneider and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiebar & Gelman
Conlight Satl
Roton Point
Walter Schneider
Lester Pardiex
Jon Barry
Disk Kerr
Wart remover and soap ad copy from early issue
Advertises Cyrus Wart Remover at The Cyru Pharmacy with 25% Fairfield Ave. 186 Cannon. Also promotes CLEANEASY soap claiming skin safety and utility for removing stove polish and grime. Mentions manufactured by Wm. R Winn and lists a Stratford Ave address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Cyru
Fairfield Ave
Cannon
Wm. R Winn
Stratford Ave
Notable locals and summer plans fill Bridgeport social scene
Attorney James A. Turner recovering from a severe knee injury walks with crutches at home and plans to appear next week. A foursome from Nukie X. C. camps at Walnut Beach through Labor Day, as Elizabeth McLaughlin and Ella Hanley extend a Newtown stay for another week. Labor Day vacation for Union Typewriter Co. workers follows a mid-summer break, while Cageball leaders may attend league games at the Metropolis. Laura and May Patrick sail to Glasgow for a European tour, and area hotel registers show many locals enjoying the scenery. Milford resident Alderman Griffin is treated after a horse kick, Ada Stowe dies at 62 after long Stratford residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Turner
Fairfield Beach
Iranistan Avenue
Jim
Rev Joseph Brown. heat at fete leaves him unconscious
In Lynn Massachusetts on July 30 Rev Joseph Brown rector of Calvary Episcopal collapsed from heat during a church fete on North Avenue and West Street. He was aided by parishioners and remained at the event to spare the crowd disappointment. He rests comfortably at home in Parallel Street. Also reported a strike ending as Joseph County workers accept wage increases in four plants after a weeklong stoppage.
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Joseph Brown
Calvary Episenpal
Brown
North Avenue
Wi Street
Reesor
Parallel Street
Lynn
Mass
Joseph County
Sters
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D. E.m’namara
JONES
Pike’s Empress Coffee
State ST
Ise
Peggy Zorg
Bers
Rossing
State Street
Geo.b. Clark &Co
Broad Street
Post Office
Crawford
Laundry Avenue Telephone
United Press
Buffalo
Rome, Watertown
Eggerston
Model City
Marget Company
Manget Co
the Manget Co
Main St
Leonard Ashetm
Court Exchange Building
Conn
Prise
Emporium Sale
Ieee
Pati Arate
Nukie x. C
Walnut Beach
Floyd Belling
Harry Macguire
Jack Casey
al Starr
Elizabeth I McLaughlin
Ella Hanley
Mount Pleasant House
Newtown
Union Typewriter Co
Laura T. Patrick
May UL
Patrick
California
Glasgow
Scotland
Great Britain
Berkshires
Swug
Packard
Winchester
Winsted
Northrop
Morse
Henry Trumbull
Plainville
Corbin
A. L. Riker
Elton
Waterly
Milford
John M. Griffin
McCarthy
Mr. Griffin
Ada
John H. Stowe
Stratford
Bridgeport Hospital
Dayton Bartian
MR. Brown
Lynn Strikers
Cannon St
Howland
Sirloin
Frankforts
Hamburg
Hecker’s
Long Island
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