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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
4
In Milford on Apr 30 Arthur T B Clark civic leader announces prizes for loan canvassers. Two gold acnets of prices will be awarded for largest subscription volume and for most individual subscriptions. A Liberty Law rally is planned for May 4 with church cooperation across the community.
A Cincinnati invention markets Freezone as a painless corn remover. The ad touts drops that instantaneously stop pain and allow removal of corns and calluses without soreness, claiming the small bottle costs only a few cents at any drug store.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a pure herbal kidney and bladder tonic. It claims no stimulants, uses teaspoonful doses, and offers samples by sending ten cents to Kilmer & Co. Readers are urged to buy from drug stores and mention Bridgeport Daily Telegram.
A garbled ad warns readers about kidney and bladder troubles causing waking at night. It touts Feve Bark and Sane Pales as remedies to restore alkalinity, relieve aches, and improve sleep, promising quick relief and a healthier liver.
Community updates cover church meetings and sewing groups, a rural mail carrier safety order, Boys Life and Drum Corps practice with new uniforms, Arbor and Bird Day observances, and several social visits. Local clubs plan May events, and discharged 1924 veterans return home to Devon with highlights on upcoming May activities.
New Canaan April 30. The town faces a heavy quota of 108 409 as only 44 000 has been subscribed. The campaign headquarters sit in Odd Fellow block with long hours to spur donations. A band drive and bowling tournament draw attention, while speakers plan a Memorial Day program. The bowl game pits New Canaan against Norwalk. crowd noise grows.
Milford April 30 A meeting of the Town Reception committees and one from five churches will be held Sunday May 11 at 3 o’clock in the town hall. The Village Improvement Association will hold its meeting May 9 at 8 o’clock in the Chapter House. The third anniversary dance for Count Lauaiton, Daughters of Castile, was well attended. Messages from New York mention Dr Grace Banter and Dr Simonson visiting churches. The Near East relief fund goal and local progress are noted. $1,909 raised toward $2,100 with a remaining $200 to raise. George Larkin of the 114th Infantry 29th Division is expected home around May 5. Various local events include the Alethea Circle, a supper at Woodmont Chapel, and plans for summer work. New gasoline ordinances take effect May 1. A Liberty Loan rally is set May 4 at 7:30 in the town hall with Major Hagearty speaking.
The filing claims $15,000 in damages in a Spero court action by Hodogene Shubert of Lipenwick against John W W Tas ceoulie sie flown. The case mentions a bond, a transaction, and a house improvement for Baxter Grovawich with $70 paid. Tas ter is also named in a separate matter with Sphorus of Greenwich and Tayir TH Cohen.
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