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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1919

Page

13

Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Century Claim

An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as a forty year household staple. It cites a grateful testimonial from Dunkirk Ohio and notes the remedy’s long-standing fame for supporting kidney and liver function. The copy claims wide druggist availability and offers a sample for ten cents from Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Rochester, WN.

Warner Warner's Safe Remedies Co Dept Rochester

High School Thespians to Present Dumb Wife Curtain Raiser

The senior class stages The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife and a second piece Neighbors by Anatole France, a vest vesty on modern life. Miss Lois Wolff plays the Irritable Judge Leonard Botall in the comedy. An open meeting showcased May's Orchestra and acts by Edna Barnes Harold Jones Hezel Jaynes Carl Lawson Woodhull Meyers.

Anatole France Lois Wolff Leonard Botal LO. R. M Broad Street May Edna Barnes Harold Jones Hezel Jaynes Carl Lawson A. Co. Woodhull Joseph P. Meyers

Doubledown of fringe views and celebrity digs in wild column

A garbled era collage mocks leaders and public figures while hopping between Europe and America. It skewers Germany Britain China and Japan with insults and jokes. It riffs on Prohibition era culture sports politics and social mores with satirical jabs at celebrities ministers and crowds.

Gunner Oliva Returns to Brooklyn Navy Yard

William Oliva a second class gunner's mate on the Cape Finisterre arrived back at the Brooklyn navy yard after a week with his sister Mrs. William Berty of 650 Harrall Avenue. Oliva served 22 months abroad on the Chester, the first American fighting ship to enter German port after the armistice, and returned to the United States on May 3 aboard the Cape Finisterre. On the return voyage the ship carried 180 nurses and 1 059 troops of the 32d division. In European waters Oliva covered 60 000 miles of convoy duty between Gibraltar and Plymouth England.

William Oliva Cape Simisterre Brooklyn Navy Yard William Berty Harrall Avenue Oliva Chester Germany United States Cape Finisterre Ihistorie Gibraltar Plymouth England

Elks Bowling League Ends With Banquet

The Elks club bowling season concluded with a banquet in the club rooms attended by over 126 members. Team B won first prize a silver cigarette case while Team C took second and Team Good R. Nichols earned a high single award a solid gold ring Lieut. Ponte earned a gold trimmed pipe. Team HB defeated Team A two games to one in a supper match.

Elks Team Good R. ¥. Nichols Lieut. Ponte

Yankee Experiences in War Related Discussed at Lodge

Jed W. Harrity recently returned from overseas spoke on Yankee Experiences in War Time France at Harmony Lodge I Q B E 149 Slate Street last night. Fifty eight candidates were admitted into the Judge. The organization plans four large class initiations in June.

Jed W. Harriy France Harmony Lodge Slate Street

Sugar Market Signals Strong Cuban Harvest Ahead

Sugar market conditions in Cuba remain ideal for rapid harvesting with mills operating at capacity. Rain has been limited and not delayed progress while Cuban port receipts are heavy and exports to the United States continue at near record levels and ahead of melt-hand arrivals.

Cuba Cuban United States

Chaired Talks On Brooklin Chamber Projects

Directors and chairmen of Brooklin Chamber of Commerce discussed committee work at a bus sign meeting. New members were welcomed and reports presented. W Miller led the Transportation committee briefing on a postwar policy for permanent transportation improvements amid wartime bridge delays.

Chamber of Commerce Brooklan W. Miller Transportation Committee

Americanization Backed by Bridgeport Business Men's Association

Bridgeport Business Men's Association adopted resolutions in favor of advancing Americanization plans. Rev A S Campbell outlined benefits for future generations while current citizens adapt to American ways. Archer Smith introduced Judge Carl Foster, who urged civic effort and endorsed the Americanization committee's plans.

Foster

Young Bride Faces Reform School in Bridgeport Case

Selina DeStasse Jr tied in Bridgeport after a January meeting with Alfonso DeStasse now her husband. Accused of abducting her in December, she alleges repeated beatings and coercion to work for him. The court allowed the marriage but slated her rehabilitation, with a continuation set for May 20.

Selina DeStasse, Jr Bridgeport Alfonso DeStasse DeStasse Wis Brooklyn Children’s Society Bridgport

Republican Club Seeks New Members Drive Prize Plan

Members of the Sixth District Republican Club push a membership drive with 875 in prizes for the top recruiters by October 1. The plan aims to more than double the club’s current membership as they prepare for the first annual dance at Brooklawn on May 21, with tickets selling quickly and organizers aiming to impress.

Republican Club Brooklawn Dancing Academy Jrs

Health Advice From Scattered Fragments

Fragmentary note urges taking three cells and lining to drive out polszons and restore health. Warns disease return without normal vigor and prompt care. Appears as a miscellaneous health tip fragment lacking full context.

New York Speaker Talks Foreign Trade Law in Buenos Aires

Enrique Gil of Aldao Campos and Gil New York lectured at the city hall foreign trade class on Foreign Laws and Foreign Trade. His talk featured lantern slides of commercial houses ports and buildings illustrating Buenos Aires progress. He mentioned the Argentine American Chamber of Commerce Inc of New York.

Enrique Gil Aldao, Campos and Gil New York Buenos Aires Gil

Mrs T J Keegan Hosts Whist at Seaside Park Cottage

Mrs Thomas Keagan will host a whist at the Seaside Park cottage tonight to raise funds for the Sacred Heart church window fund. An orchestra will provide music for dancing after card playing and a talent program is planned.

Thomas Keagan Seaside Park Sacred Heart Church

Mood’s Sarsaparilla Spring Medicine Sparks Largest Sales

Builders up the body with a blood renewing tonic. Mood’s Sarsaparilla claims to renovate the blood, increase red corpuscles, stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and improve assimilation. Advertised as a fifty year staple, praised for universal satisfaction and strong public support.

Hood Boston

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