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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
13
Prisoners from New Haven County jail are employed at the large seed farms in Milford and Orange. Transportation is provided by the farmers, and the county receives $1 per day for each laborer. Deputies guard the workers at all times.
Mrs Stolz of Sacramento reports ten years of stomach trouble followed by cramps. After trying Fruit-atives, she improved and continued for a year. She says the remedy saved her life and even helped a friend avoid surgery. Sold 50c a box or 6 for $2.50, trial 25c. by Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg N Y.
An advertisement touts Seven Barks as a digestive tonic and liver aid. It claims indigestion, biliousness, headaches, and fatigue improve as poisons are driven from the system. One bottle costs 50 cents and is presented as a proven, long selling remedy to keep through daily duties.
Bridgeport Hospital has started a 70 campaign to raise funds for its operating deficit. The hospital lacks an endowment and relies on state aid and patient charges, with 300 subscribers sought to contribute 100 each. If donations exceed the deficit, rates may be reduced accordingly.
Prohibition era curiosities aside, Bridgeport soda fountains report record business with shops expanding and suppliers overwhelmed. Proprietors note surging crowds, praise the cooler treats, and hint at a shift toward fountain operation roles amid labor organization trends.
F M Sayre, superintendent of the Corn Products Refining plant at Argo Illinois, says a strike outcome includes future elimination of all non English speaking employees. About 700 workers would be dropped from the rolls when the plant re opens. The piece notes anti cigarette charges in Berlin with coffin nail pricing.
Eamonn De Valera the president of the Irish Republic leaves New York for Chicago where he will address crowds tomorrow and Sunday. He is accompanied by Edward F. Dunne and Frank P. Walsh two delegates to Paris for Ireland's aid at the peace conference. From Chicago he will travel to San Francisco to unveil a statue to Robert Emmet and address the Ancient Order of Hibernians in that city. A separate note reports a Harris Post No. 14a VFW meeting at the Marine Recruiting Station to plan summer activities and form a house committee.
Home buyers urged to view four six and seven room single homes in Floral Park development. Construction rush raises lumber costs and prices may stay high for years. Inspect this weekend via Sherwood Place or Wells Place entrances, with superintendent at the office.
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