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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
18
A testimonial from Mrs. P. Hurere of 218 E Fall St credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing long standing pains in her right side. She suffered severe ache that limited movement and nearly required hospital surgery. After six bottles she regained strength and can work, recommending the remedy to other women.
A practical note outlining quick measures to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It suggests topical rubs and general self care to clear stuffed mucus, emphasizing safety and gentleness.
An advertisement promoting a home treatment for catarrhal deafness and ear noises. It claims an internal medicine, prepared with Parr Rouble Strength and sugar in hot water, can reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes, balance ear pressure, and lessen middle ear secretions. Urges sufferers to share the formula with others and obtain it from a druggist.
Walter B Lashar attacks a Republican advertisement over the Bridgeport zone fare plan. He says he opposes the zone system and questions trustees accuracy while asserting he supports a six cent fare history and denies backing any zone scheme.
The Chinese government received a dispatch from Cheng, the Chinese ambassador at Urea, reporting a petition by Outer Mongolia chieftains. They seek to cancel autonomy, rejoin Chinese protection, and have salaries paid centrally. Chen Yi urges grant to avoid loss. $800,000 voted. Foreign affairs to negotiate with Russia to cancel the 1914 Kiakhia treaty.
Paris reports twelve thousand French families have applied for 24000 francs from Theodore Cornaca’s fund for families with nine or more children. Ninety grants are to be awarded yearly to the most deserving, with 48 allocated for education or tuition.
Washington Oct 30 mild rumblings of a possible strike by postal employees to push for better conditions and higher wages were quieted today as referendum results favored retaining the no strike clause in the National Federation of Post Office Clerks constitution. 9406 opposed the clause 10389 supported. two thirds needed to change. Voter turnout was under sixty percent.
Washington October 30 with only the French delegate opposing, the international labor conference decided to admit Germany and Austria to full membership in the world labor organization upon their arrival here.
London October 30 Admiral Sir Percy Scott, inventor of fire control, says battleships are obsolete and the navy is now useless. He predicts the future fighting machine will be the airplane, noting battleships cost 40 million dollars and carry vast shells but are vulnerable to air bombs, aerial torpedoes and submarines.
Plaza Theater shows Six Feet Rour adapted from Jackson Gregory novel with a strong love plot and numerous thrills. Vaudeville features include Gabby Brothers and Clark with difficult novelty stunts, Club swinging and hat throwing. Also on stage are Graham in A Melange of Music, Alf Grant, Osaki and Taki dancing and acrobatics, Fox News and Top ics of the Day.
In Amsterdam Ohio rescue teams from Youghiohony and Ohio Coal Co. worked at mine number 2 where 21 miners were trapped. Officials said rescuers reached within about 50 feet of the likely location but gas hindered progress and fears grew that the trapped workers may already be dead.
Four men tied to an alleged kidnap and ransom plot against Edsel Ford were sentenced in Toledo police court to three months in the city workhouse. The report also notes an upcoming appearance by the McEnelly Singing Orchestra at the Colonial Ballroom on Monday for a dancing event advertised to draw young people with popular prices.
The advanced pupils group meets tonight at Quilty's Colonial ballroom for its first season session. Former pupils and friends can renew practice of popular dance steps with Murray's Orchestra providing music, at a single admission.
City bank notice from Bridgeport page references Room 305 and a mailing address at 341 W 85th St New York with communications directed to that location. The fragment implies an organizational or meeting note tied to the bank blog, lacking clear action or date.
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