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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
6
Washington dispatch reports Yeomanettes doomed as naval appropriations bill dies in Senate. Navy denies afloat service but confirms land duties only. Some cases cited of feminine discipline, yet no court martial for yeomanettes, amid looming July 1 funding lapse and possible extra-session action to restore service.
Three state policemen on fast motorcycles patrol the Post Road over three days seeking reckless driving violations. A New York motorist was cited as an example of the danger, though no arrests were made.
William F Johnson of White Plains won a civil suit in Port Chester against Brennan Foshay Engineering Co Inc for 1487 dollars. Judge Howard J Curtin of the Civil Superior Court handed down the decision yesterday afternoon after a trial held late last week. The claim sought 1500 dollars for excavating work with 1400 dollars alleged due. Edward L Hearn of New York, a Knights of Columbus official, was named a Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory by Pope Benedict for wartime welfare work overseas.
Hartford April 21 John Farley aged 103 died today at the city hospital after a fifteen year residence there He claimed to be a hundred and three years old and his death closes a long unfamiliar life in Hartford early records indicate he was known locally as a centenarian survivor of various city events and eras
The readable fragments mention low heels and brocade silk attire tied to a display and regulation. No clear event, person, or place is identified, but the phrases imply a dress code or display rule affecting fashionable apparel.
The deceased had lived in the city since 1877 and held various jobs. He was born in Ireland. The record lists no known relatives.
Following the settlement of the New York harbor strike, Long Island Sound vessels have resumed operations. Yesterday six coal barges arrived with coal for business and manufacturing firms in this city.
The Civil Superior court opens at 10 a.m. with Judge Howard J. Curtis presiding to resume Kate Lieberum versus Jennie Nussenbaum over Water and State streets property. The case, involving a $67,000 transfer of a $30,000 tax item, led to testimony last week as Lieberum claims lack of business acumen. The jury side, led by Judge William Marble, will sit today, with many divorces likely in the next two months. The Criminal Superior court meets for the May session next month, after which summer recess resumes.
Mrs Hudson Marshbank reports two years of constant pain after eating and a bitter taste, tried doctors without relief, then Fruit-a-tives liver tablets helped. Claims the fruit juice formula cured symptoms when others failed. Package sizes listed and contact in Ogdensburg New York.
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement urges readers not to neglect rheumatic pain and external aches. It touts penetrative relief without mess, promotes rollable liniment as the best seller after years, notes economy from large sales, and advises keeping a large bottle available with pricing at 30c, 60c, and $1.20 via the druggist.
Thirty-one soldiers from this town and nearby areas arrived in New York from overseas over the weekend. Recipients include Corporal John J Brennan of Labor Depot A P O and a number of privates and sergeants with assignments to Base Hospital units, the 348th Infantry, field signal battalions, and ordnance corps in Camp Mehun.
On Friday night at 7720 o'clock John W Moore James P Horan and Edward F Loveday volunteers, all qualified to discuss insurance, will answer questions for discharged service men seeking information. They will help solve insurance problems for veterans.
An old herbal tonic from Dr. Pierce claims to build the body and curb colds influenza and coughs. Promoted as a blood maker with wild cherry bark stillingia Oregon grape root and other roots the remedy is paired with Dre Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal relief. Moses Gray of Bridgeport testifies to complete cough cure and family use over two decades.
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