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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
17
An old advertisement touts Freezone for corns claiming a few drops stop pain instantly and allow the corn to lift away with root and all without pain or soreness. The copy emphasizes quick relief and complete removal.
Young readers observe a Heron named Longlegs waiting for fish while Peter the Rabbit spots a Kingfisher, Rattles, catching prey near the Smiling Pool. Rattles displays striking markings and deft hunting, provoking Longlegs to retreat toward the river after a near fish disruption. Meanwhile a separate street incident notes a child with a knee injury treated at the emergency hospital.
Paris July 9. The Austrian peace delegation informed the Supreme Council that Austria will be admitted to membership in the League of Nations when allied and associated powers deem its government responsible and able to fulfill international obligations. The council replied with the condition.
Geneva reports the arrest of several counterfeiters tied to a Zurich operation. Authorities seized large quantities of notes, many of them of American and British origin, with value running into millions. The ringleader identified is Gurmat Brogmann, described as the principal figure in the scheme.
Thirteen local soldiers arrived in the country from overseas service. The ships and units listed include the Nansemond with Privates and Sergeants from Evacuation Hospital No. 25, the 24th Air Squadron, Motor Transport Corps, and various engineers and supply units. Names appear with streets and avenues in Bridgeport and nearby towns, noting residences at Wood Avenue, Fitzpatrick, Sherman, and Pequonnock Street among others. The group includes Privates Lyon, John Fitzpatrick, A Boucher, and several Sergeants, all linked to units such as the 229th Engineers Co. B and the Santa Olivia, Ordnance Detachment, and Repair and Supply companies.
City Clerk Robinson, who broke his wrist last Wednesday night, is healing satisfactorily at home at 481 Seaview Avenue. He expects to be back at the office soon, though confined to his home for a day or two and communicating with the office by phone.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a special remedy for kidney weakness. It claims back ache headaches dizziness and urinary disturbances ease with the pill, stating thousands have been cured.
Poslam promotes clear healthy skin with concentrated healing power for irritated surfaces. The ad claims blemishes fade and urges seeking Poslam via free samples from Emergency Taboritories in New York City. It touts Poslam Soto medicated with Paskim for brighter complexions.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura soap ointment and talcum for cleansing purifying and sterilizing skin. It claims benefits for pimples redness roughness and itching and pitches a 25 cent price for soap and 28 to 50 cents for ointment and talcum. Sample addresses listed Malden Massachusetts and a stray line mentions Cuticura Soap shaves without mug.
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