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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
19
After a decade of growth a Jiapanese cypress once tiny becomes the size of a golf ball. The specimen, noted as among the smallest in horticulture, marks a remarkable milestone in miniature tree progress.
Catarrhal deafness and head noises are claimed to be curable at home with a prescription using Parmint Double Strength mixed in hot water and sugar. The article asserts this treatment can relieve hearing loss and reduce inflammation in the ear tubes, encouraging readers to share the formula with others who suffer such conditions.
Health Officer Walter E Brown announced the city will start ash collection under the health departments supervision The exact start date depends on delivery of collection trays to Bridgeport Officials expect a November 1 target but will announce a firm date after a trial week The program will begin as an experimental system with weekly collection in selected districts and residents asked to place ashes in convenient receptacles to aid the trial phase
Nora Leeds of the Automatic Machine company declines to confirm or deny plans for tank motors submitted in 1916. He says Britain took five months to review the plans and notes the war is over with tanks' proven success on battlefields. Leeds avoids further comment and expresses no current interest in pursuing the claim.
More than 15 000 cases treated and over 5 000 prescriptions filled in the past year at the new Emergency hospital building under the Charities department directed by Attorney William E. Burton. He spoke before the Twelfth District Republican club detailing the department’s work, especially in emergency treatment and clinic operations. The meeting also featured plans for Service Men Night next Thursday with speakers including Mayor Wilson and Alderman Arthur Brown, plus dog dancing, boxing bouts, songs, and other entertainment.
Immigrant singer Alessandro Bonet of a Chicago Opera company performed aboard a ship near Havre. His melodic rendition of Marta's "I hear a voice" led immigration officials to detain him on Ellis Island awaiting Washington's decision. His passport lacked an insertion by an American consul before sailing.
Reported damage along the Labrador coast from a three day storm last week as the Labrador steamer Sagem arrived. Many small vessels were wrecked and crews were rescued. details from Sagona and Mercier are noted with uncertain spellings in the transported account.
Waving superlative merit it has given entire satisfaction to three generations. Fine purifier and tonic.
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