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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
8
A vintage advert warns that dirt and infection lurk in every kitchen sink. It promotes Sylpho Nathol as a safe disinfectant for waste pipes and sinks, claiming it kills germs and cleans grease. Available in 10 25 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes through dealers and stores with a booklet of directions.
Affected readers describe misery from indigestion heartburn and recurring stomach pains. The piece notes prolonged distress from plain stomach upset to more serious conditions often traced to acid and digestion issues. It references doctors specialists and various unfixed cures, highlighting the urgency of addressing chronic stomach trouble.
A testimonial style ad urges readers to test Atonic for excess stomach acid. It claims immediate relief from indigestion and heartburn, absorbs acid, and leaves the stomach comfortable and digestively normal. It emphasizes strength from proper digestion and offers a money back guarantee.
Shelton Connecticut May 14 The aldermen will conduct a special meeting Wednesday night May 28 to consider adopting a plumbing ordinance. Corporation Counsel Shapiro has drafted the ordinance and invited local plumbers journeymen plumbers and the health officer to meet with the board during the discussion.
A compilation of warranty deeds and mortgage deeds, naming numerous transfers of property along with involved parties and street addresses. Notable entries include Seeley to Wheeler in Ags feet Brooklawn avenue, Schwerdtle entities on Cannon Street, and multiple deeds involving Cowperthwait, DeCesare, and Welch. Also lists lease agreements for storefront space and a certificate of attachment against James May for $10,000.
Fairfield will exceed its Victory loan quota by at least 50 percent, possibly more, per R. G. Demarest of Southport Trust Company. Subscriptions total $172,360 against a $124,300 town quota, with additional promises and first payments expected Friday to raise the amount further.
Fairfield May 14 Special The annual Greenfield Country Club dance postponed from April 29 due to a club member's death will be held at the country club tomorrow night Invitations issued for the former are good for tomorrow night Hutchinson's Orchestra will provide the music.
Fairfield residents announce a special supper for World War I veterans. The event will be held Friday night at the Congregational church in Fairfield at 7 o'clock. Local efforts and planning are led by community members to honor the soldiers who served.
A week long promotion targets households using Quaker Oats or Mother's Oats. The ad claims the extra large aluminum cooker improves flavor and digestion of oats and urges fast ordering before the offer ends. Only one cooker per family, limited by aluminum prices.
A grocery promotion invites buyers to purchase five packages of Quaker or Mother's Oats or four oats plus one Quaker corn meal or hominy. Send the grocer's sales slip with $1 within one week to receive the Aluminum Cooker by parcel post.
A long OCR list details many grocers and addresses in Bridgeport and surrounding areas including the Quaker Oats cooker offer promotion. Businesses named span Conn towns, featuring names such as M. Haranstelp, Kane, Levy, and Carlson Grocery Co, with addresses on Grand St, Main St, North Ave, and surrounding streets.
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