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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1919

Page

3

West Haven Engineer Dies in Darien Train Crash

Coroner Dr Phelan ruled the death of William Graham 62 of West Haven an accidental railroad injury. He was an engineer for the New Haven road crossing tracks when he jumped to the passenger track to avoid an eastbound freight, but an express struck him. His train was on a siding awaiting orders. Detroit plans a 600000 apartment complex with no qualifying housing for families with children.

Phelan William Graham West Haven Darien I Graham New Haven Road

Funeral rites for Police Captain George B. Coley held at First Presbyterian

Impressive service paid tribute to Laté Capt. Coley with Rev. Alexander Alison Jr presiding. Masonic ritualist Prelate A J Halleck led the ceremony while over 100 police attended. Guard of honor and processional honors marked the burial at Mountain Grove cemetery amid floral tributes from the police department and Odd Fellows.

First Presbyterian Church Golumn George B. Coley Alexander Alison, Jr A. J. Halleck Police Commission Wilson Robinson Police Department The Odd Fellows Guard of Honor Rplynn McPadden Reilly Sheehy Inehan Sheehan Prindle Mountain Grove Cemetery Cody Inven Ratzenberger Smallwood Meaney Faldey Erickson Callahan Babbe Miller Com‘missioners Redgate Suckley Regan Browne Cassidy Bransfield Golden Kelzne O'Connell Watte Myers O'Leary McGovern Wolfe Burns Poland McNamara Keane Wheeler

Finland May Move Against Petrograd in Anti Bolshevik Push

News from Helsingfors reports Finnish officials weighing intervention against Petrograd with British naval aid and Entente guarantees. Prime Minister Vennola says Finland would act if Russia honors Wilsonian self rule for Karelia and cedes Petchenega to Ireland, while American destroyer Maddox escorts relief to Petrograd. Russian reports claim Denikin recaptured Orel and pushes toward Moscow.

Helsingsors Finland oiBy Associated Press Petrograd C. G Lianozov Russia Helsingfors Fron Reval M. Vennota M. Vennola Sinland Karelia Wilson Petchenga Irinland Uke Entente Tvet Jvet M. Vernnola Irinnish Maddox Viborg Denikine Orel Moscow

All Saloons to Be Visited Today by Revenue Agents

Hartford Oct 20 internal revenue agents aided by state and city police will visit every saloon in the state to check compliance with the national prohibition law. James Walsh says over fifty agents assembled and enforcement will be strict with warnings and court action for repeat violations.

Internal Revenue Hartford Euvery Internal Revenue Department James Walsh District of Connecticut Walsh United States George H. Cohen Revenue and Justice Departments Internal Revenue Commissioners Washington Lng

When A Women s Teeth Are Most in Danger

A nurse from the State Hospital in New York explains dental care during pregnancy and after birth. She warns gum sensitivity is temporary and not pyorrhea, advises brushing twice daily with a nonirritating preparation, plus gum massage. The ad promotes Albodan Dental Cream, calcium carbonate with cloves cinnamon and eucalyptus, selling a 83-brushful tube for 25 cents.

Della Spellman State Hospital New York Dental Crear

Wendell's Ambition Pills Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement hawks Wendell's Ambition Pills from Hindle's Pharmacy and Hartigan's Drug Store. It claims rapid improvement in mood energy and nervous symptoms within days, backed by a money back guarantee on the first box purchased.

Wendell Hindle Hartigan's Drug Store Hartigan's Drug Stars Wendells Ambition

Tobacco Habit Dangerous Drug Advertisement Tells Of Nicotine Harm

An old advertisement features Dr Connor formerly of Johns Hopkins warning that nicotine use causes fatal diseases. It promotes Nicotal and Nicetol tablets sold by Cyrus Drug Store and Yaesmin Drug Store with a money back guarantee if the product fails.

Doctor Connor Johns Hopkins ‘Hospital Connor Cyrus Drug Store Fairfield Aves Yaesmin Drug Stratford Ave Ostrofsky Pharmacy Main St

Healthy Children Joyful Life Keeps Tummy Tittle Bowels Open

A brief note urges caregivers to ensure children have a joyful, healthy life by feeding them affordable, old fashioned vegetables and proper meals to keep bowels regular and prevent fretfulness and fevers.

Celery King Drink Promises Health Boost for All

An old advertisement touts Celery King as a druggist’s product. It claims a three week regimen of tea made with the elixir purifies the blood and improves stomach liver and bowels. It suggests drinking every other night to enhance vitality and happiness.

Special dresses for women at 26.50 on second floor

Rich fabrics and effects with fur trim, angora embroidery, and handsome patterns. Seasonable colors include browns reindeer and blues. Prices listed at 26.50 with extra value. Located on the second floor.

Blue middies and skirts for girls at second floor sale

Blue middies and skirts for girls offered in various sizes from 6 to 18 and 14 to 18 with options in blue serge. Descriptions include white trim middies, yoke front middies, wool serge middles with embroidered sleeve emblem, and pleated skirts hung on waist or hand. Prices range from 4.50 to 7.50.

Pretty Shoes Trio for Women in Patent and Kid

Trio of handsome new women shoes described with Special grace and contrasting leather. Patent coltskin with long vamp and top in taupe cloth or mat kid, French heel priced at 11 dollars. Gray kid with medium vamp and French heel at 13 dollars. Beaver kid with smart lines and medium ramp, French heel at 13.50. Main floor rear.

Beaver Kid

Fire safety ad urges extinguisher for home or car

A compact promotion touts a fire extinguisher as essential protection. It emphasizes its low cost of 2 and easy use, claiming the liquid helps kill flames without harming fabrics or metals, urging placement in home, office, or automobile. Fourth floor,

Ash Cans and Shovels Prices Slashed in Sale

A local ad lists ash cans from 6 50 to 83 50 and shovel sifters at 1 50. Furnace shovels short handle 1 35, kitchen shovels five cents to 25 cents, coal scuttles 85 cents to 1 05. Fourth floor rooms noted.

Army Stores for Men Great Coats and Socks Sale

Army Stores for Men reports fast selling coats shirts and socks with heavy underwear raincoats and sheep lined coats. a great gathering and saving chance for men featuring bargains on main floor rear location.

Durable warm automobile rug collection with plush fabric

A catalog note promotes automobile rugs praised for warmth, durability, and beauty. Descriptions claim lightweight and heavy options, plush woven fabric, rich colors and plaids including tiger-look patterns. Prices range from $10 to $35, with third floor emphasis.

New Baby Bonnets In Soft Finishes And Warm Linings

A list of infant headwear describes pretty bonnets with warm interlining and grateful lining, including poplin with feather stitching and embroidery priced 50c to 3 dollars. Crepe de chine options reach 2.50 to 3 dollars with hand embroidery. knitted bonnets and toques range 1 to 4.50 dollars. Dutch or puffed back styles in white or with blue pink trimming. Angora and swans down varieties priced 4 to 5 dollars, plus wool toques with silk crochet top and ribbons at 4 dollars.

Poplin

Pretty and new home draperies catalog item list

Freshen and brighten home with Netquisette lace and filet marquisettes in various patterns and colors. Mercierised voile and sunfast madras offer crossbar and allover designs. Cretonnes shown in rich colors. Prices range from 29 to 119 cents per yard. Floor sample line ends.

Cretonnes

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