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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Poslam as vital for eczema sufferers offering immediate comfort by applying the medicated paste directly to affected areas. It promises rapid soothing effects, short treatment, and a free sample by writing to Emergency Unboratoces in New York City.
A sufferer with severe stomach trouble reports dramatic improvement after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The user credits the product with ending daily pain and lay offs, claiming it clears catarrhal mucus and reduces intestinal inflammation. The ad promises a money back guarantee and directs readers to druggists.
An Ohio firm promotes Miro Pile Remedy as an internal treatment for piles, claiming it passes through the stomach to reach ulcers and can heal them within days. It includes patient testimonial from Lorain Ohio and notes a separate ointment for itching piles, with mail order options and a money back guarantee.
Mrs Milo Abercrombie von Brincken, a famous beauty split from enemy alien Wilhelm von Brincken, is in San Francisco court seeking to use her maiden name again so her children John and Maria Von Brincken can bear it. The ex-attache to the German consulate is serving a two year term in a Washington state federal penitentary after violating American neutrality.
Charles H. Meuire assistant engineer in the Municipal Public Works Department died by suicide after a lengthy questioning at the Hall of Records. Officials had held him responsible for the dynamiting of Oscar Lawler's home, an act that nearly cost the lives of Lawler and his wife. He leaped from the eleventh floor window during the confrontation with District Attorney Wollwine's team.
Disorder erupted in Paterson New Jersey as silk weavers and dryers walked out. Pickets tried to draw more dyers away and four strikers were arrested for throwing stones. Strikers estimate 3400 of 6000 dyers and 8000 weavers are idle demanding a 44 hour week with no pay cut.
Employees of the National Insurance Company of Vermont in Bridgeport form the Natinco club to study life insurance sales and writing. The group, with 20 members, lists officers including President Thomas F. Burns, Secretary George R. Hoskins, and Treasurer Norman Morrell.
The Devon Republican Club met at C. Mathews & Son offices to map the fall campaign and town election, and to grow membership. The club aims for a strengthened party organization in the town section, adding five new members for a total of four members reported. officers elected were President C O Mathews, Vice President Lewis P Baldwin, Secretary Wm O Mathews, and Treasurer Walter B Smith.
Twenty seven local Bridgeport soldiers return to the United States after overseas service. The arrivals and their transports include Privates and Privates with unit and street addresses in Bridgeport, with details listing Co M 39th Infantry and various Battery and Battalion designations. The report enumerates names and home streets such as Hal lett, Joseph Street, and Connecticut Avenue among others, reflecting a public homecoming announcement from the area.
An advertisement promotes Rheuma as a genuine remedy for rheumatism. It cites a physician named Dr Mac Lyons stating thorough evaluation and superior formula. Hartigan's Drug Stores offer Rheuma with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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