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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1919
Page
5
A volcanic event on Soshi at Mi Kwaktiar is reported with increasing activity and emissions. Authorities urge monitoring as potential ash clouds and seismic signals prompt caution for nearby residents and air traffic.
A dispatch from General Ironside reports Russian troops mutinied and joined the Bolsheviks at Onega. The Bolsheviks captured the town and seized nearby routes. Front lines show few British troops remain on the Onega sector as the situation unfolds.
A Danube landing near Lom Palanka was attacked by Bulgans as the French regiment disembarked. French casualties include three soldiers killed and several wounded in a three hour engagement reported by the Romanian bureau.
Sessions of the 22nd annual congress of the American Optometric Association convened in Rochester this morning. Walter Tade of Hartland Connecticut presided as speaker with Howard Doane from Massachusetts urging standardized formats for state board requirements and clinics where the poor can receive eye examinations and affordable glasses.
Eight gasoline tanks exploded and caught fire this morning causing extensive damage estimated around £1,980. The blast released about 80000 gallons of gasoline, injuring several workers with burns and prompting emergency response. Local authorities warn of further hazards amid the blaze.
The stock brokerage firm of G Robots in Boston was placed in the hands of receivers. Creditms of G Robots & Co said to represent claims totaling $400000. Robberies and crimes totaling $100000 were noted as part of the actions. The report also references ongoing sewage work and a separate local vehicle incident.
Two giant ocean liners are proposed to be built under a plan to expand wartime merchant shipping. The board backs construction of three ships designed for use in commerce, to be started after the war ends, with two to be completed and ready for deployment at a future terminal near Long Island.
An advertisement targets rheumatism sufferers announcing Theuma as a remedy sold by 43 local druggists. It promises relief after months of pain and claims a large bottle is available with shipping. The notice invites readers to mail for a stamp vestige proof and asserts honesty and quick results for purchasers.
An advertisement touts Wendell Ambion Pills as a cure for nervousness and fatigue with claims of improving mood and energy. It promotes buying at Hindle’s Pharmacy or a local store and mentions relief from overwork and low spirits, noting alleged benefits and side issues.
The ad fragment touts Caticura Lab products for dandruff and scalp health. It mentions Trequin shampoos with Cilla Soup and hot water, claims to prevent condition previewed by anointing with C tie, and lists prices like 28¢, 25¢, and 3¢. Includes a sample address in Malden Massachusetts for samplings.
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