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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Poslam as a remedy for eczema and stubborn skin conditions. It claims rapid itching relief, overnight clearing of inflamed skin, and brighter healthier texture. Free samples available from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
A vaunted home remedy promises to fade freckles sunburn and tan by squeezing two lemons and mixing with three ounces of Grotard White to yield a quarter pint of complexion lotion. Apply daily on face arms and hands to achieve smoother whiter skin at very low cost.
An advertisement claims Wendell Ambition Pills restore vigor and vitality for nervous fatigue and debility caused by overwork or indulgence. Pills cost 50 cents, with refund promises at Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan's Drug Store, and dealers nationwide.
Dr Eplaigeo Posbue inaugurated as Pessidine of Sread. oath by Morwira in Senate chamber. Diplomats from United States and several South American countries attended with other high officials present in inaugural ceremony.
The Ordnance Bureau in Bridgeport faces closure this week after a year of relocations and office consolidations. The Liberty building on Main Street housed the division for months, with hundreds of officers and clerks employed at peak times. New tenants, including G W Morsa ang company, are expected to occupy space at the corner of John and Bread streets.
Captain Simon Lakes new submarine dredger is shown in Bridgeport harbor near Union Street. The twin belled craft, named Argosy and Argonaut Lil, was brought from Strat foul to recover coal from storms wrecked barges off Penfield reef. Officials plan Friday demonstrations of the dry ing apparatus and dredging gear.
Fairfield July 28 A special town meeting drew a small crowd yet approved an appropriation of 5000 as the town’s money for repos of hands state read to the State controller a formal appeal for a state grant of 42660 for the same purpose
Paris dispatch reports twenty eight orphanages established in the Armenian republic. The situation view cites Drivan in Trans Caucasia noting 15.0 percent orphans there and Georgia shows around 3000 orphans, all funded by the American Relief association.
A woman named Lucy Buche, stepping in front of a car on a CronoY delivery route, was struck by a vehicle owned by Howland Dy Gotdse Ce. She was seriously injured and transported home after treatment. police and ambulance attended the scene yesterday morning.
A fragmented report notes Admiral Wemyss at Versailles during negotiations, drawing little public attention as peace processes proceed. The account emphasizes subdued presence and minimal disruption to talks.
Boys at playgrounds under Reeves Bureau will gather this afternoon for a swimming lesson. An estimated two thousand children currently in daily sessions are expected to learn to swim this summer. Parents will help the life saving corps at the beach as groups of children pair off to practice strokes. The next lesson will be held Thursday at Seaside Park.
Corporal Josep Doz, 32 Willis son steer, was cited for extreme bravery while serving in the Sleger Argonne sector with Company I. He advanced across open ground under fire, aiding a wounded officer, and has returned home to register with the local War Relief Committee. Government recognition is expected, though Doz declined to discuss details.
The Twilight Festival organized by the Reers tation Bureau featured cooling and preserving demos by city girls, story telling for youngsters, and track races including a potato race and a wheel’s legged relay. A traffic incident near Crane Valve left John Richings with a knee injury after a car backed into him. he declined hospital care and returned home, condition not serious.
Bankruptcy court resumes hearing before Referee John W Banks this morning on the Dor teen Dry Goods Co case. Cross examination of Harry Dirsen, ongoing for four days, is expected to conclude and the plan of the debtor to produce additional witnesses.
Senator Walsh argues Article Ten of the League covenant would hinder small nations and threaten national boundaries. He says the text permits aggressive war by none and warns peaceful change is possible, urging restraint from Europe and caution in commitments to global conflicts. He cites historical shifts and questions shifts in Shantung while defending Ireland and British roles.
Weather observer reports show a sweltering week ahead along the New England coast with light showers possible at intervals. Highs near 92 degrees yesterday, humidity around 74 percent, and a brief thunder shower dropped temperatures before rising again. Surf crowds sought relief as beaches filled.
NEW YORK July 28. Lieutenant Joseph Herron of Cincinnati commanded 15 200 troops who buried fallen Americans on fields in France after battle. Many remains moved from under fire to large cemeteries Romagne and Thiaucourt hold the largest groups. Soldiers expressed wish to be buried near fellow regiment or division on or near the battlefield.
A vintage ad extols diamonds as the lasting gift amid derision. It promotes sparkling gems, brooches, pins and a variety of designs, urging readers to buy for themselves, underscoring reliable prices and steady success.
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