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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
15
An advertisement extols bitro phosphate as a health aid for thin nervous individuals. It claims the supplement strengthens nerves and builds body mass, noting claims of improved vitality and beauty. The copy markets organic phosphate as essential and inexpensive, available at Hartigan drug stores with satisfaction guaranteed.
Johny A. Leakins of 1274 Park Avenue has been accepted for Army enlistment after service in the Connecticut recruiting district under Colt Mercer. He served at Bridgeport, attended Plattsburgh training, became a lieutenant in Infantry then a ground officer in the air service. He served at Camp Stanley and Leon Springs with overseas time, reenlisted as sergeant, and will report to Lincoln office in Springfield. In 1898 he enlisted in the 13th Infantry and went to Porto Rico earning a merit certificate.
An ad touts Bitro-Phosphate as an all natural organic phosphate formula that increases weight, strength, and energy. It claims dramatic improvements in nerve, blood and general health, citing doctors and hospitals endorsing its use and urging physicians to prescribe it in every hospital setting.
A historical ad claims Irathol 15 provides instant relief for indigestion gas acidity and dyspepsia. It praises Dr Parrish and promotes availability at Wartigan drug stores and other first class druggists.
The narrator recalls social intrigue involving Colonel Hayes Betty and Jack, amid holiday plans and a tense conversation with Crittenden. Jack pledges support to his cousin and defends his stance as the scene shifts from luncheon downtown to Tat Beth Trarding’s future.
In Rockville 2500 to 3000 woolen mill workers demanded a 28 percent wage increase today. Mills refused, planned to take effect the following Monday. A meeting between the strikers committee and the chamber of commerce conciliation panel reached a conditional agreement for discussions with Frederick W. Swindell, to occur next week, but Swindell would only meet them separately with the committee present.
The Navy Department announced plans to auction more than 100 naval vessels of varied types including seven old gunboats several converted yachts a monitor a tug and about ten submarine chasers. Bids will be accepted at the Navy Department until noon September 4 and some historic ships will be offered to the highest bidder.
Dr William MacGeorge a Rockwell dentist of 28 years died of heart trouble during a car ride with Mrs MacGeorge. The party left for Hartford from Talcottville when Joseph Sample entered the car as the doctor complained of feeling ill. Breath shortened, the machine drove to the Medical Examiner’s office for a death certificate.
Tugboats Joan Barreth and James McWilliams of the James McWilliams Towing Line arrived at the harbor hauling three coal barges. The cargo is consigned to local buyer. The Alex Williams arrived last night as part of the same coal transport operation.
Mrs Tony Calderone of 191 Sterling Street faced removal of her sons Frank Sam and Tony Calderone after medical staff found typhoid fever. Dr. B J Burns ordered hospital transfer to St Vincent's yesterday for treatment, with police help needed to remove the children from the home as their condition remained serious.
In Naugatuck Conn August 28 striking United States Rubber plant workers voted almost unanimously to press on for a 20 percent wage increase. Officials expected a return and arbitration but reports say no change occurred. The strikers' committee could not deliver the vote message to plant officials this morning.
All aboard the United States Shipping Board steamer Heffron were landed at Mui after going ashore off Bokuren in the Korea Strait on August 8. Among them were 583 sick and wounded Czecho-Slovak soldiers from Siberia and nine American Red Cross workers, including five women. A Japanese Navy wreck in the area rescued by pa and it is believed some men were drowned.
Competitive examinations to fill vacancies in the Military Academy and two vacancies for the son of a midshipman will be held at 6 a.m. October 11 at the first office in this city.
The writer and Evelyn discuss enrolling the boys in Miss Mannie Panme A. Smish School, noting its growth, new premises at Tranistan and Laurel, and facilities for kindergarten to high school. They plan weekend travels, groceries, a Madison Highlands Labor Day picnic, and furniture and optical shop visits to prepare for school life.
The fragment presents quirky quotes about work and mistakes, mentioning Wes and the Alere Man dudge as participants in a local discussion. It hints at themes of overtiming and correcting errors but lacks full context or clear event details.
The article promotes Klearflax Rugs woven from linen from the Northwest, emphasizing plain solid tones, reversible design, and moth proofing. Sizes are listed with prices, including 9x12 at 39.60 and mats 8x10 at 19.80, framed by a note on living with durable, easy to clean rugs.
Leather section advertises pouches in gray black brown with vivid linings. Inside change compartment proves practical. Tray purses offered in black leather or pigskin priced from 1.00 to 1.75 dollars.
Doilies offered with six inch Irish linen, two width hems one and one half inch hem stitched suitable for finger bowls vases or plates priced 15 cents each or 1 75 a dozen Damask doilies feature scalloped buttonholed edges six inches priced 8 cents each larger plate sizes 12 14 25 and 35 cents each available on the third floor.
New table linens described with patterns in blue green and other colors on white. Includes fruit design, children's sets, an oil cloth tray cover, a large bib, and conventional blue and brown patterns. Also mentions art dessertiers.
Card games table clips in suits with attached pencils for whist prizes priced at 50 cents. Lead pencils with painted heads 25 cents. Auction and five hundred score pads 10 cents each. Tea Room luncheon dishes include chipped beef breaded veal chop with baked banana eggs Camargo corn bran muffins green corn on the cob and desserts like lemon meringue blackberry huckleberry or peach pie.
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