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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
7
Mrs Long, wife of Breckenridge Long, assistant secretary of state, will aid in entertaining the Prince of Wales in Washington. The entry portrays Mrs Long as a charming and capable diplomatic hostess during the official trip.
California wine grape growers, pushed by prohibition laws, have inquired in Mexico about acquiring grape-growing land. The Mexican government reportedly answered the inquiries in a cordial manner, according to today’s state department information from Washington.
Von Mix and Colleen Moore star in The Wilderness Trail adapted from Frank Williams. A strong supporting cast, plus a lively vaudeville lineup, delighted Bridgeport audiences with Sam Mann’s The New Leader and other acts. Ward’s Symphony Girls and Rag Pictures drew praise, while Mildred Tiarris headlined Home in a well received feature.
Aug 4 United States Arsenal faced a danger when powder magazines exploded at 1 o clock. Wrecked buildings caught fire but the fire department contained the blaze. Initial reports claimed about 12 dead, later updates said six were injured but none fatally.
The article explains chiropractic theory that nerve function governs health and that spinal readjustment removes obstructions between vertebrae. It notes historic belief in bones influencing bodily organs, and cites several chiropractors with their contact details and locations in Connecticut and nearby towns.
Advertisement promotes Fruitescrives a fruit made remedy claimed to ease constipation liver trouble indigestion headaches neuralgia kidney and bladder issues rheumatism back pain eczema and other skin conditions. Marketed as the only fruit derived medicine with ingredients from apples oranges figs and prunes sold in a 6 for 2.50 box or 1004 sample price from Prompatives Limited Ogdensburg N Y.
An advertisement touts Seven Barks as a herbal remedy to boost liver function, regulate bile, and ease indigestion. It claims faster digestion, clearer skin, better sleep, and brighter eyes, urging readers to ask their druggist and pay 40 cents.
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