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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1921
Page
12
An expert notes that tea provides rest and comfort, with a pleasant aroma enhancing mood and soothing the mind. The statement highlights tea’s soothing role and sensory appeal as a simple daily solace.
An old print advertisement promotes Nature's Remedy CNR Pebicts tablets as a tonic to improve digestion and energy. It claims laxatives relieve briefly but lasting benefit comes from a medicine that tones organs, urging a nightly two week course and occasional use thereafter.
A crude ad style notice promises a simple home remedy to dissolve and destroy dandruff. It claims four to five applications will remove all signs and itching, urging readers to use ordinary liquid on the scalp at night for rapid results.
Spokane reports renewed agitation to form a new state from northern Idaho and eastern Washington. Since 1861 proposals, resubmitted repeatedly, sought a territory named Walla Walla, with congress considered measures for annexation and a proposed Lincoln state, but none passed.
An ad touts Musterole ointment as quick relief from neuralgia and head pains using mustard oil. It claims benefits for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma congestion pleurisy rheumatism and other pains. Prices listed 35¢ 65¢ hospital size $3.00.
Milford hosts week of minstrel shows with Bridgeport artists including Vince Benham of the Bridgeport Fire Department in lead roles. St Peters church ersole hosts a concert and dance Sunday. Monday April 25 features Triple Tank club and Heiple Link club performing with dancing and large guest receptions planned.
The Milford Saturday Evening Bridge Club reports a benefit dance at the Milford town hall raised 432 dollars for Milford Hospital. The committee praised supporters and noted the event was among the largest held for the hospital.
Bridgeport readers hear Dr. Thomas N. Hepburn, husband of Hartford suffrage leader, suggest a boy aged 11 died by his own hand after witnessing a New York film. He recalls a childhood hanging stunt and explains how a cotton cloth strangled him when a knot failed to slip. Authorities treat death as possible accident from a foolish prank.
Observance marked its sixth annual occurrence in the United States as the Be Kind to Animals movement expands. The Presbyterian board’s Moral Welfare and Dr Charles Scanton spearheaded the push, noting England’s Mercy Sunday origins and the adoption of humane education by the U S church.
An old advertisement touts Spring Season as a blood tonic period claiming to enrich red blood cells and boost vigor. It markets Gide Penlo Mangan or similar tonics in liquid form, urging readers to evaluate their health and purchase the genuine product for energy, sleep, and overall strength.
Three men arrested Saturday night face arraignment in city court on liquor law violations. John Aiko cata proprietor of 1267 Fembroke Street and John Brady bartender at Clark's saloon East Main and Walter streets will be charged. Andrew DeFeo of 2430 Church Street was arrested after a fist fight with Andrew Baker of adi Willard Street in which Baker suffered a possible skull fracture. Baker asked police not to act, but DeFeo faced charged due to the severity of the injury.
Milford A frit Hi new Poss 20 of Brockton and Alice Davis 14 also of Brockton were arraigned before Judge J I Brown Jr in town court after wife refused to testify. They received suspended judgment with costs and a ruling that the wife must leave town immediately. The couple, said to have lived in Myrtle Beach since last fall, were taken into custody by local police last Thursday. Foss, employed by FP A Blackman, is described as a small snappy looking Silver car owner.
A writer reflects on Tom's death and a sister's account. He initially suggested suicide but notes lack of conclusive facts, presuming an accidental death while acknowledging the harm of misstatements. The piece questions memory and the impact of public opinion on a young life.
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