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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
11
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes leather coins in 14th century France and jokes about contemporary couples with a quip about honeymoon over. The excerpt mentions gout returning for him and her growing political interest.
The event featured 12 bouts across 116 125 135 145 and 186 pound classes. Winners included DeChamps 116 O'Connell 125 McDonald 135 Astle 145 with several bouts decided by knockout or referee stoppage. Notable clashes included John Ford vs Darry Toronto and McDonald edging Carlson amid a dramatic 145 pound duel.
An ad promotes Freezone corn remover claiming corns and hard skin on the bottom of feet lift away with a few drops. It asserts no pain and pink healthy skin afterward and emphasizes low cost at drugstores.
A lively vaudeville review highlights George Walsh's “Help, Help, Police” comedy drama and Alice Mann in a sweet leading role. The Seven High Steppers, Stewart and Neff, Aubrey and Rich, Joe Barton, and others deliver varied acts. Poli's showcases the musical comedy That's My Wife with a strong company and Miss Dalton stars in The Horns Wrecker followed by Harold Lloyd and Pathe News.
A vintage advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills as a nerve tonic that claims to restore vigor and vitality in days. Priced at 40 to 50 cents, with refund promises if unsatisfied, it lists uses for general debility and nervous exhaustion from alcohol, tobacco, or overwork, and calls the pills splendid for hysteria trembles and neuralgia. Hindle Pharmacy and Hartigan's Drug Store are named as authorized sellers.
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