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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
10
A cautionary notice describes why parents should avoid giving narcotic syrups to children. It warns that paregoric and laudanum can cause sleep followed by fatal wakefulness, and urges careful labeling and medical knowledge. Castoria is claimed to contain no narcotics when bearing Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature.
Sept 4 Robert Scoville food administrator for Monneeticut says the true profiteer is the worker who earns a dollar in wages but does not provide at least one dollar of production in return. He outlines aims for fair price committees with self committees representing affected trades in large centers. Absorita will issue to the SLA Went as Attorney General Palmer oversees efforts.
Washington Sept 4. A bill approved by the House provides a 150 dollar retroactive wage increase for all postoffice employees dating from July 1 last. The raise affects about 250000 workers and awaits action by the Senate.
Fire destroyed a moving picture house on Main Street near the railroad station in Seymour. The blaze damaged adjoining buildings including the Art theatre and several stores, with losses around $20,000.
Fairfield gains a new up to date Moving Picture Theatre as McCrea and Strasburger lease the Perry Block. The 42 by 40 foot house will host matinees and two nightly shows beginning Saturday at 1:16 and 7:15 and 8:43. Opening program features Harry Carey in Raped with a two reel comedy and a news reel. A Bridgeport orchestra will provide music for both evening shows.
Vice Consul Smith plans to resign from his Genoa posting at year end, citing strain on ties with the United States since the peace conference settlement. The move follows U.S. policy shifts influenced by a rival stance on Wilson. The change affects consular connections and official duties.
A Los Angeles Times writer questions the practice of peeling potatoes by the American army in France, noting that removing the skin reduces valuable minerals just beneath the surface while discussing the broader wartime kitchen duties and morale.
An emergency laboratories advertisement touts Poslam soap and Poslam cream for sore tired itching feet and skin eruptions. It urges daily use to brighten the skin and offers a free sample by writing to 215 West 47th Street, New York City.
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