Hungarian Malaria Remedy by Ostrofsky in Bridgeport
Ostrofsky, a former clerk in a Hungarian drug store, created the Hungarian Malaria Remedy using a guarded formula. After immigrating to Bridgeport he botted and sold it widely, claiming rapid relief for malaria with strong testimonial support and no reported failures when directions were followed.
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Mr. Ostrofsky
Tungary
Ostroisky
Europe
Ostrofsky
Elangary
Bridgeport
City council considers macadamizing several streets
The meeting introduced a resolution to macadamize Hewitt Cowells Freeman Davenport Waterman Quinge Adams Central Stratford Beardsley Theardsley lanes and referred it to the streets and sidewalks committee. Other actions include renaming Revere street to Primrose avenue and sewer work on Scofield avenue to relieve cess pools. The council confirmed Frederick A Strong as a Public Library director and approved a street extension bond issue form.
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Hewitt Street
Cowells Stree
Freeman Street
Davenport Avenue
Waterman Streat
Quinge Street
Central Avenue
Adams Street
Newfield Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Beardsley Street
Theardsley Lane
Committee On
Henry Wampf
Sheridan Street
Hell Street
Mead Atrent
Caden Streets
Innit
Mim Hill Avenue
Ford Place
Grant Street
Tiakestae
Cannon Street
Connor
Revere Street
Primrose Avenue
Board of Tealth
Scofield Avenue
Public Library
Frederick A Strong
Wiliam T. Havi- Janit
Bernard Keating
Wendell's Ambition Pills Advertised
An old advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills as a nerve tonic promising quick vigor for nervous, despondent, and debilitated individuals. It claims relief from general debility, nervous prostration, and overstress, with a refund guarantee if unsatisfied, and notes a price of forty cents at Hindle Phey and dealers nationwide.
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Wendell
Hindle Phey
Parade to Launch Civic Liberty Loan Drive
Public parade marks start of the big Liberty Loan drive with home guardsmen policemen and G A R members in military formation. Sub committees report progress as organizers vow a thorough, well attended campaign in Tridgeworth.
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Parade
Pearance Wille
Riker
Sue Tatelp
Uncle Sam
France
General Liberty Loan Committee
Charles (. Sanford
Tridgewort
House Disagrees on Price of Wheat
Washington April 1. Senate amendments to a price support bill, including raising the government wheat price guarantee to 82.50, were disagreed to by the House. The measure went to conference. A separate item pending further action.
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Washington
Senate
Burglary Victims Lose Junk Metal Worth 12500
The Jacob Sinthers Junk Co on Kossuth Street and other local firms report multiple break ins over three months. Thieves stole about 12500 in junk metal across Union Junk, Pressman, and Marsons Mounds operations. Police credit Detective Holbrook for prompt action and say suspects may have buried some loot nearby.
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Jacob Sinthers Junk Company
Kossuth Street
Oliver
Union Junk Company
Clarence Street
Pressman Company
Housatonic Avenue
Marsons Mounds
Setocus
Ana
Holbrook
Stratford Enjoys War Movies At Center Church
Stratford residents viewed wartime films at Center Church. The event showcased British and American perspectives on life in combat and recruitment, highlighting Sergeant Cibbates and the hardship of training. The program aimed to offer audiences a glimpse into military life and the realities faced by service members.
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Stratford
Center Church
Stafford
Ehuccar
Anterretines
Wey
Povernmens
II Salcien
Sophen
Sergent
Cibbates
Motoe Bey
Ayerivan
Paige
Lord Reading's Nephew Dies in New York Hotel
Fragmentary text reports the death of Lord Reading's nephew at a New York hotel. The garbled content mentions political figures and an individual named Cole, with references to government service and artistry, but the exact details and identities are unclear.
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Lord Reading
New York
Leadip Vitis
Mr. Cole
Uatel Wits
King Peemaily
Herbert Wooweg
Cissgow
Scotlaie
Cotmlol
Yale
Nebraska Legislature Votes For Prohibition Ratification
In Lincoln on April 1 the Towar house of the Nebraska legislature voted to ratify the national prohibition amendment. The measure goes to the Senate with seven votes against and sixty six in favor. The conference on wheat price is to demand a vote.
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Lincoln
Neb
Towar
Nebraska
Senate
Y M H A Meets Jewish Soldiers with Truck Train
In Bridgeport the Y M H A meets Jewish soldiers from the U S quartermasters corps who escort a fleet of 128 army trucks to a seaport. Officers invite the fleet crew to spend the evening with the association, welcomed warmly by members. Yeoman Hermin Adler cites hospitality and willingness to help the drive for increased activity. A circular letter appeals to Jewish residents to join and contribute minds and bodies to uplift Jewish youth and manhood in the city.
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Israel Naplin
U. S
nEsdcllion
Yeoman
Hermin Adler
Sam
Sociation
Mr. Adler
Bridgeport
Commissiee
Jitney Pushes in Ahead of Trolley, Driver Is Hurt
Alfred G. LaCroix of 332 Walnut Street sustained minor injuries when his jitney overturned after cutting in front of an electric car near the Plaza Theater. He was the only passenger hurt among six aboard. Ambulances from the Emergency Hospital responded. police made no arrests after the conductor and driver reported the accident.
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Alfred G. LaCroix
Walnut Sticeat
Ploan Theater
MaCroix
fFairfield Avenue
Bridgeport Jewish youth group seeks 1000 members
The Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew association of Bridgeport launches a membership drive aiming to enroll every Jewish family. Chairman Charles H. Shapiro, secretary Sarah Warner, and treasurer M. J. Buechler urge volunteers to join and recruit friends, promising rewards in youth development and community unity.
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Tafay
Charles H. Shaspiro
Sarah Warner
M. J. Buechler
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Pembroke St
Cor, Hamilton
East Main St
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