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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
8
Advertisement for Dr Kimner's Swamp-Loot medicine claiming purity and lack of habit forming drugs. Promotes relief of kidney liver and bladder troubles with a sample bottle offer from Binghamton NY. Mention to write about advertisement.
A classic ad touts Othine double strength to vanish freckles with a money back guarantee. Buy one ounce from druggists or department stores and use Othine Complexion Soap and shampoo for best results. May require more than one application for severe freckles. Westhine Laboratories, Buffalo, distributes the products.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for cracked toes sore feet and foot odor. It claims quick drying action and relief from itching burning wetness and fatigue, praising the product as a harmless antacid with wide drugstore availability.
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for ulcers, rashes, pimples, and skin issues with claims of rapid healing. It lists J Nichols of Wilder Street and Chester NY as figures in the copy and promotes Peterson's Soap as daily use skin soap.
Zemo antiseptic liquid advertises easy at home eczema relief with quick-acting formula to alleviate itching and promote skin healing. It promotes cleansing, antiseptic action, and suitability for day use, noting trial and large bottle sizes and availability from druggists.
April 15 Huntington residents express disappointment as three Democrats join three Republicans to reject a state road extension costing 49000 with 10000 borrowed and repaid by the state over two years. Mayor dissolves the vote. proposal may go to apportionment board and citizens vote in May.
Washington April 35 The Democratic whip in the House Representative William A. Oldfield of Arkansas underwent an appendectomy after a severe attack. He is chairman of the Democratic Congressional Committee and was stricken last night with a high fever after an N ray examination. He had returned from Arkansas a week ago and had been ill for days.
Washington April 15 War department announces a new policy on national guard drill pay from a 1 332 000 deficiency. Each guard organization must achieve a minimum of 48 drills in the fiscal year with a weekly cap for surplus drills. President Coolidge approved the plan, intended to tailor allotments to unit needs and turnout, allowing flexibility for smaller turnout units while preserving minimum federal recognition requirements.
In Chicago on April 15 Judge Joseph J. Sabath ruled that golf is not grounds for divorce. The petitioner described her husband as a hopeless duffer with a wretched drive who spent most time on the links. The judge called the idea dangerous precedent and denied the petition.
An advertisement urges every man and woman to buy one bottle of Taniac from a druggist and take it for a week to regain strength. It claims millions helped, with over 100,000 praise letters, and describes Taniac as a nature powered tonic made from roots and herbs that purifies the blood and restores appetite and energy.
In Shelton on April 1 Mayor J I Nettleton repeatedly broke ties between three Democratic and three Republican aldermen over minutes, Lubbie Hurd case, viaduct care, asphalt paving and Huntington pavement. The mayor voted affirmative on the final fifth tie amid laughter from the sidelines.
Albert E Lavery of Fairfield will address the Red ding Mens club in Redding on Saturday evening outlining Hartford legislation. Also notes on local society events and residents' travels including Mrs Teets, Miss Nichols, and the Burr family news from Panama.
Washington April 5 More than seventy percent of eligible veterans have applied for the bonus reaching the three million mark in alienation. Government payments exceed 1,715,823 dollars in insurance to dependents of deceased veterans while new certificates mature in twenty six years. The daily flow to dependents continues as part of ongoing support beyond regular insurance allocations.
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