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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
7
A dramatic advertisement asserts that Rheumit, billed as powerful medicine, ends rheumatic pain for 20 years of sufferers within 20 weeks. It claims money back if not effective and urges trying a large bottle cheaply, with a daily dose and nationwide distribution through Bartigan's Drug Store.
An advertorial snippet extols reducing meat to ease kidney irritation. It touts Milk of Grapes and Jeman juice with lithia to stimulate kidneys, neutralize urine acids, prevent bladder weakness, and promote clean, active kidneys with a daily drink.
An advertisement touts daily morning hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. It claims internal sanitation aids digestion, energizes the body, and flags constipation bilious spells and skin issues as benefits. Prices noted as inexpensive.
A crowded crowd attended the humorous local play Down on the Farm at the St Joseph’s ballroom. Miss Mildred Coughlin and Edith Igabson led the juvenile cast while Wills Tormey delivered a standout performance as Bytunkin.
Plaintiff Edwin Weade of Greenwich asks a Superior Court for release of an attachment claimed by Thomas N. Cook for Greenwich. The complaint says the attached property belonged to the plaintiff and that Weade had no interest. Defendant allegedly refuses to release the attach ment, and the plaintiff seeks a court order plus $5,000 in damages.
Mrs Marshall files in Ci Superior court alleging abandonment by her husband. The divorce petition dated April 15 1916 seeks custody of minor child George H Iveyars Lelie and notes marriage to Latham on July 1913. Proceedings list the plaintiff as Mrs Latham.
The third annogen ment of Oh Loy opened last night at the Park theatre with semi classical music. Mane Wilworth George Philips and Zella Kambean lead a polished cast in a modern, lively musical comedy about a newly married couple and a midnight supper. The production, refreshed with up to date staging and clever dancing, drew a strong audience response and promises solid two day engagement.
Franklin Barrett Camp Sons of Veterans held a regular meeting at 925 Main Street last night to plan an entertainment for members who served. A two-person committee was appointed to arrange a welcome for those returning from service. Twenty six of 85 members in service have returned and mustered out. Corinthian Lodge and Pequannock Lodge reported degrees conferred and upcoming work. Konckapotanauh Tribe discussed attending a grand council meeting in Hartford next Thursday with a delegation traveling by automobile. the overall meeting included multiple degree ceremonies and upcoming events.
Hartford April 29 legislative activity peaked on the first day seen as the final business session. A veto threat by Governor Holcomb over Sunday moving pictures prompted Senate actions, while the House sent the appropriations bill to committees. A Danbury street railway charter was granted to Charles K. Graham and several pensions and track construction measures moved forward. The labor bill establishing a nine hour day for women and minors passed with praise from Bishop, Bowe, Bissell, Fox, and Delaney.
Washington April 23 Prince Albert of Monaco and Professor Charles Wabry of the University of Marseilles received gold medals at the National Academy of Sciences annual dinner. Prince Albert received the Alexander Agassiz gold medal for his initial contributions to astronomy. Professor Wabry earned the Henry Draper gold medal for studies on solar and astral light and related astrophysical research. Henry A Brunetend and Dr Simon Flexner spoke on war work and infantile visions, respectively.
Boston April 29 Directors of the Church temperance society which ran sick rooms for a quarter century in the city dissolved the New England department at the request of members Judge Loring of the Superior court ordered the change. Altered welfare conditions led to abandoning the coffee house plan and its use as a substitute for the saloon.
Testimony closed in the Civil Superior Court trial of Mrs. Frieda Swanson of Trumbull versus Harry E. Harris of this city before Judge William H. Martine and a jury. Swanson seeks 3000 dollars damages for serious injuries alleged from a collision at Mass and Grand streets last fall. The suit accuses the defendant of reckless driving and goes to the jury tomorrow after a weeklong trial with Mark on the stand under cross examination.
A. H. Baldwin, assistant manager of the foreign trade bureau at Guaranty Trust Co of New York, spoke on financing at the Worlean Trade class in the Common Council chamber. He emphasized international capital investment benefits, noting his prior roles under Taft as head of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce and as commercial attaché in London.
Bolshevik Moscow paper says Kolchak forces on the eastern front include regiments led by priests in vestments. The Archangel dispatch notes priests fronting troops praised for bravery and brutality. Also mentions a motor cycle theft allegation against Charles F. Williams, a discharged soldier, with a disputed incident dated January 38, 1918.
Ws. B. Gandsell of 742 Norlin Avenue told police he was at a Nolo when alighting from two trolleys at Fairfield and Sherewood. he complained his right arm was injured.
A testimonial ad touts Williams' Pink Pills as a spring remedy to revitalize weak blood, tired nerves, and rheumatic pain. Mrs Adelaide LaVaude of Claremont New Hampshire reports dramatic improvement after three boxes, regaining strength, weight, color, and nerve vitality. The ad urges readers to order or request free booklet.
The Melinelly Singing Orchestra will give its last performance at the Coloniul Ball room on Fairfield avenue next Monday night. The group has played every two weeks and earned many fans among local youths, making hundreds of new friends. A May engagement at a summer port follows, and the final show promises new music, novelties, and surprises.
An ad asserts kidney disease threatens overall health and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules. It claims kidneys filter blood and warn of symptoms like backache, fatigue, and digestive issues, urging readers to buy the product and promising quick relief and lasting protection with continued use.
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