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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
9
An old newspaper ad fragment touts Fruit-A-Tives as a kidney remedy. It mentions Henry Dater of Cape Cod and New York, with promises of home use and a trial offer priced at two dollars and fifty cents. The copy references April 29 and implies widespread dealer availability.
Milford hosts a town reception committee meeting in Milford Hall with 36 attendees. New subcommittees for Parade, Decorating, Publicity, Refreshments, and Grounds are named, chaired by town officials and residents. A parade from Devon Improvement Association grounds precedes a flag-raising program. The town and committee plan a June 5 meeting to finalize plans, with Milford Drum Corps in the procession. James Leavitt dies at Pelham Manor. funeral set in Milford cemetery with Rev G Everett Knollmeyer officiating.
Devon May 30 Special flag raising at Liberty Rock marks Memorial Day observance with an impressive ceremony. The event featured a formal procession, brief remarks, and community participation honoring veterans.
An advertisement praises women workers in wartime, noting their front line roles in freeing men for service overseas. It acknowledges overwork risks to women’s health and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore health and strength, claiming widespread recognition and success.
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