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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
2
General Macready is appointed head of the Treind military force and is met with strong resolve from the Revermmient to keep him from causing trouble.
A testimonial lauding Dr William's Pink Pills as effective for nervous breakdowns. A patient recovered after seven boxes, reporting improved sleep and strength. The ad promotes the pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York for 60 cents per box and offers a free booklet on diseases of the nervous system.
B D Murphy a strike leader is sued to state that the original demands stand as presented and that the situation will worsen if delays continue. He asserts Chicago Managers' Association must negotiate with them and opposes government intervention. He warns of a potential replacement if grununy is arrested.
April 12 report from Philadelphia states 6,906 Pennsylvania Railroad employees are on strike between New York and St Louis. Eastern region includes 1,970 from New York to Altoona, Central 2,718 from Altoona to Columbus, Northwestern 1,463 from Columbus to Chicago, and Southwestern 763 from Columbus to St Louis. Widespread injunctions and union leadership messages are cited as factors.
Three hundred Dayton Ohio switchmen who walked out will resume duties after negotiations ending a standoff. Union and railroad officials confirmed the return to service with no further disruptions expected this month.
An old advertisement promotes using four ounces of plain liquid liquidation rubbed into the scalp at night to remove dandruff. It claims by morning most or all dandruff is gone and repeated applications destroy signs of dandruff, leaving hair fluffy and silky. Liquid arven is sold at drug stores as an inexpensive remedy.
A broad strike disrupts rail and marine operations across New York and New England. Freight delays reduce sugar and coal shipments, delaying milk distribution and fresh produce to Bridgeport. Officials warn motor trucks may be mobilized, while wholesalers forecast further food shortages if the stoppage persists.
The barometer notes a snow likelihood in southern New York and middle Atlantic states with rain in Tuesday and possible snow in the north Atlantic areas. Expect cold conditions Tuesday through Wednesday with a general cool spell continuing. Also includes sun and tide details from Bridgeport almanac and a local testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills from Hudson, WN.
An old ad fragment touts BUROTHTOSPTIATE and BUMBO VM OSP as vitality boosters for weary, anemic, or frail people. It markets phosphorized tonics as a superior remedy over quinine and iron, claiming physician approval and nationwide availability in New York.
Government officials consider using the labor board, Justice Department prosecutions, and Lever Act powers to address a railroad strike. Senators Cummins and others debate congressional inquiry, while inspectors and railway officials monitor mail service disruption and delays.
Appointment of Madeline T. Gib son of Lhly city now Seaching in Stratford to Staples school position made vacant by resignation of London. Appointment of Rut. to Walters D. Pembla over of position made vacant by Jane M s Lavery. The resignatingg of Helen PL Me en 1st grade teacher at Ja gschool to take em Cy 7 was accepted. The committee reported the death on Amrel W4 of Bessie Han over SpeeseT substinc ele.
James White aged 47 of 29 Arch Street suffered an apoplexy while near Clampett's drug store on Wall Street. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital, treated by Dr. A. Maxwell, and reported not expected to live as of last night.
An old newspaper advertisement touts a remedy for catarrhal deafness claiming relief by drinking hot water with ParMiat qdeable Sirengthy and sugar. It urges several potions and ingredients, promising quick relief from head noises and breathing ease. It targets readers with nasal or ear congestion and promises simple access through a drugstore.
An old advertisement touts FEROND S hair growth tonic claiming dandruff causes scalp irritation and hair loss. It promises scalp nourishment and new growth, stating the product will restore vitality even to bald heads, with prices listed as 1.00 and 2.06 and sale at Hindle's Drug Stores on Main Street.
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