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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1919

Page

3

Farmers Favor Hourly Pay for Farmers at Work

Washington Oct 13 Naada of American farmers demand remuneration by the hour for farming work and will press the issue at the national industrial conference when it reconvenes in Denver. Farmer delegates expect steps toward mediation on the steel industry dispute and foresee a future farming conference after the current talks.

Washington Naada Ammoerican Farmers Diana Cunarraw QO. V. Arndtute Nenka Oho Publi Xroun New York United States Steel Corporation Bradfute

Insurance Firms Settle Taxes After Federal Ruling

Six tax suits by the United States against Hartford area insurers ended in stipulation following a federal judge in New Haven. The cases total $11,498,798 in taxes with $100,388 in costs. Clubs include Brevellers, Hartford Fire, Aetna Fire, Phoenix, Connecticut Fire, and Connecticut General Life, with various interest from 1913 to 1915.

Hartford United States Garvin New Haven Actna Life Insurance Co Brevelers_ Insurance Co Rckertford Fire Insurance Co Aetna (Fire) Insurance Company Phoenix Insurance Co

Face to Face with a Grizzly Encounter in the Rockies

A mining engineer hiking in the Rockies is stalked by a grizzly bear. He uses a rifle and butt strike to fend off the attack as the bear lunges, then the bear rears and a fiendish aid knocks the rifle free. The engineer escapes down a ledge after a close, dangerous encounter.

Rockies Bones Lexington Verald Van Bear Hevaneyed Mereawserable Penney Ned

Japanese labor blames capitalist interests in convention

Reported tension at an international labor congress shows Japanese workers alleging the selection of delegates was packed by capitalist interests. They demand eight hour day and abolition of wage slavery, amid broader calls on miners and women workers. Marines return from San Domingo under Secretary Daniels' count.

Jhhar Washington Minora Oweenan Warlors Hetr Dable Marines Marine Corps Service San Domingo Wilbo United States Daniels Givhl

Marrs Wonderful Remedy Promises Lasting Gratitude

A testimonial claims Marrs Wonderful Remedy cured chronic stomach pain and intestinal inflammation after failing with doctors and other medicines. The ad asserts the product clears catarrhal mucus, soothes the digestive tract, and promises money back after one dose.

Marrs Strahiges

All of 40 inch width and all of spacial value at

The note states a measurement of 40 inches in width and references spatial value on the third floor with unclear context. It appears as a fragment from a broader listing or notice, lacking full details, dates, or named entities. Further readable text is needed for a precise card.

Silk and lisle stockings in various weights and colors

Several varieties of stockings are offered including silk, silk-lisle, cotton lisle and mercerised lisle. Prices range from 25 to 150 cents with options in black gray cordovan white and balbriggan. Descriptions emphasize durability, full-fashioned construction and comfort.

Lisle

Rugs priced lower by us than makers say

Makers ask more for rugs than we do. Prices fixed for immediate purchases. Small Axminster rugs 27 by 54 inches fit for use in many spots with flowered or Oriental designs priced at 3.50. Cocoa fiber doormats plentiful as season approaches, sizes from 1.25 to 3.59.

Ilton Axminster Wilton

The Quest for Health Through Nerve Alignment

A health ad extols perfect health as the key to all success and condemns drug treatment. It claims disease stems from misaligned spine vertebrae and touts a system called the Chirepuca to realign the spine, enabling Nature to heal and restore vitality.

Connecticut appliance of know how sales pitch at a glance

A garbled 1930s style advertisement lists multiple Connecticut cities and addresses for medical and appliance services. Names, phone numbers, and street addresses appear for Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Norwalk and Waterbury area firms. The fragment suggests a directory or operator referral with many contact details.

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