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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
5
A vintage advertisement touts how to diamond-dye fabrics including house dresses and children's coats. It urges readers to consult the Diamond Dye Color Card via a druggist, and suggests dyeing many fabrics from dresses to sweaters.
An old style advertisement touts Peterson’s Ornament as a remedy for chronic sores ulcers and eczema. It claims quick relief, claims to prevent amputations, and promotes its use for burns and piles. Mentions individuals Wilner and Yor Bix and includes scattered brand references.
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand advertised as a nerve tonic promising vitality and relief from nervous disorders caused by overwork, alcohol, tobacco, or overindulgence. The ad claims many praise it, asserts the first box costs 60 cents, with refunds if unsatisfied, and lists Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Store as authorized sellers.
A Stamford Advocate report notes 28th century terms for lenses and ancient eye care, with speakers from Stamford Hartford and Box ton. Mr Wakeman, a Jersey member of the Journal, spoke on the rise of optometry aided by modern machinery and new lens tech. Seventy members attended the event hosted by the Western Bridgeport society, and the gathering included presentations on bifocals and progress over the last 24 years.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and addresses related to marriage licenses and residents in various streets and streets. The fragment mentions an incident where a man was struck and injured, with references to a hospital and a possible body discovery. The text includes names such as Abram Burtske Helm Swperkopl and Mabel Annie Florian along with multiple street addresses. The readable portion is disjointed and incomplete.
A report from Milford notes a court case where a man beat his wife with a joker and served a term for arming violence. Another item describes a man dying from an artery injury at a factory and emergency workers applying first aid. A separate notice mentions a charity board meeting in Washington and a bond qualification of 710000.
The Royal Hotel will be refurbished at a cost of 10000 dollars with hot and cold water and telephone service in each room. The Salvation Army, led by Commander We Dermody, plans to reopen the property at 1 o'clock on Saturday as a Workingmen’s Hotel to provide meals and beds.
Fragmented ad copy warns against washing hair with an unlisted product. The incoherent text mentions scalp irritation, hair damage, and unsafe ingredients. It hints at a sensational claim of quick freshness and richness, urging caution and implying health risks.
A fragment notes lax seed as a readily absorbed digestive aid. It claims the product strengthens the system and aids digestion, warning of waste and disease buildup if ignored. The text presents lax seed as a helpful medicine improving bodily functions.
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