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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
5
Walter J. Marriott of Ottawa reports improved health after using Fruitatives Liver Tablets for years of fatigue and organ trouble. The ad touts a healthy body and clear thinking, pricing 1 box 50c, 6 for $2.50, available at dealers or Frusta tives Limited Ogdensburg.
A dated advertisement promotes SEVEN BARKS as a root and herb remedy to ward off indigestion and restore digestion. It argues stomach health affects overall wellbeing, beauty, sleep, and complexion, urging readers to consult a physician if unavailable and to ask for SEVEN BARKS at 50 cents.
An advertisement extols Meek and Cal Rex dentifrice as a superior modern toothpaste. It claims the product forms lime water in the mouth to prevent acids, creates active peroxide on brushing, and releases oxygen gas to neutralize decay germs. The piece notes dentists and druggists endorse it and lists local stores selling it.
An old style advertisement touts mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as superior to harsh soaps and prepared shampoos. It claims it is greaseless, safe for the scalp, creates rich lather with one to two teaspoons, cleanses hair and dust, and leaves hair silky and fluffy. Availability noted at most drug stores and low cost for family use.
Mrs. Furhman Gentz Furhman of Chicago arrived in New York after being held prisoner in Germany during the war. She had married a German artist, worked as a mail censor for Allied soldiers, sought divorce, was jailed, spent months in a German military prison and a women’s penitentiary, and was sentenced to a year as an alleged spy before being freed after the armistice. She is now visiting her sister in New York.
Robert Johnson of Brooklyn was arraigned in city court on charges of breaking into the homes of Louis Seutecher, president of the American Bank and Trust and Home Brewing, at 511 Clinton Avenue on July 4 and Willis F. Hobbs, president of the American Hardware, at 583 Clinton Avenue on July 2. He was ordered held for the superior court in bonds of $5,000. Johnson used several thousand dollars worth of jewelry and silverware which he pawned in the city.
The 101-member convention, including 26 janitors and engineers, discussed pension legislation with plans to pursue action via committees. Daniel P. Murray presides, Thomas C. Lyddy and others reelected to officers. Next year’s meeting slated for Waterbury with speakers Health Officer Walter H. Brown and others.
Admiral Henry B. Wilson will base the Atlantic fleet’s big ships in Provincetown Portland and Gardiner’s Bay for most of the summer departing Nar ragansett Bay. Destroyer squadrons under Rear Admiral Plunkett will base in Newport and operate in Muzzards Bay Block Island Sound and nearby waters.
A freight car jumped the rails and tore up railroad ties for about 300 feet at the local station early Wednesday morning after its forward trucks slipped on frozen tracks. Crews repaired the damage the same day.
Reading Iron company and workers reach an adjustment after a strike affecting Reading, Pennsylvania, with about 93,000 in scope. The settlement announced today ends a period of labor disruption and outlines terms likely affecting wages and conditions.
Ironworkers in six plants including Danville avoided a strike and began operations at many plants owned by other firms. The company offered a compromise of 107 for tonnage rate with a 60 day sliding arrangement which was accepted. The company first paid $10.40 while workers had demanded $10.99 1/2.
Federal mail aircraft carrying nine pounds of letters from New York to Cleveland forced down by a wind storm last night in Albany Shish county. It landed on the Allen Bailey farm. aviator Lieut. J. D. McAlden was uninjured. Tail sent to Sampton station and placed on a train.
Washington reports U S railroads carried 4 276 949 troops on special trains in the first half of 1919 averaging 640 miles each. About two million officers and men traveled while on furlough and another million were moved from camps to homes after discharge, totaling 7 260 000 military passengers beyond civilian traffic.
Washington July 16 Liberty loan bonds worth 300000 lost when the armored cruiser San Diego struck a mine off Long Island last year will be redeemed by the treasury department. Rep Gould of New York was informed by the comptroller of the treasury. The bonds belonged to the ship's crew and the treasury initially refused redemption citing lack of proof they were totally destroyed.
The Winnipeg trades and labor council voted almost unanimously late last night in favor of the One Big Union. The action reflects a strong labor movement stance in Winnipeg on July 16.
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