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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
5
A sensational advertisement touts Miro Pile Remedy from Elyria Ohio claiming internal use cures piles in one to ten days, even with profuse bleeding, and promises guaranteed results with refunds via druggists. It differentiates internal treatment from ointment for itching piles and provides pricing for both internal remedy and ointment.
Provisional government of northern Russia at Archangel appeals for continued military and financial support from the United States and allied nations. Washington notes say the requests mirror those sent to other countries, warning of inevitable disaster if aid ends. The Archangel note states the region bears the war’s burdens and must aid Russia’s reconstruction.
Rome reports Professor Luigi Luzziatti, ex premier, has received thousands of letters from Americans asking him to reserve lottery tickets to fund wartime costs. The avalanche includes checks from one to one hundred dollars, totaling thousands, though he disclaims affiliation with the proposal and notes his disapproval.
General Von Walkenhagen former German chief of staff says he assumes responsibility for decisions and commands of Emperor William from 1914 to 1916 and has no intention of surrendering to the allies. He argues surrender would mock justice and Paris papers note a Versailles letter claiming his liability for all military acts during his tenure.
Hartford Aug 12 The city sold twelve tons of army ham at seven stores for 236 cents a pound. The lot was cleared by noon with one large store selling out before 11 am. The City paid the War department 84 cents a pound, two cents extra covering freight and distribution.
President Wilson expressed deep sympathy in a condolence message to Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. He noted Carnegie’s death was a serious loss to humanity and enlightened public service, taking from the world a force it could ill spare.
A Sydney Bulletin excerpt captures a wounded soldier crediting love for survival and a lady noting the comfort of saving three men through help. The exchange echoes wartime sentiment and personal sacrifice in a brittle era.
Bridgeport and Southport routes operate two daily trips leaving Southport at 8 20 and 2 30 and Bridgeport at 2 30 and 3 30. Contact Robert MacPherson at Sascon Southport for details and phone number 372.
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