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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
10
Forty two residents in Bridgeport are ill with scarlet fever as cases rise to epidemic levels. Six new cases appeared over the weekend and two more were recorded yesterday at the department of communicable diseases. Three deaths have occurred and about a third of cases could have been prevented with precautions.
A health claim ad urges addressing iron deficiency with organic iron such as Nutated Tron or Nuxated Iron. It warns of fatigue nervousness and pale lids from iron loss, cites an American physician, and prescribes two five grain tablets after meals for two weeks, promising a money-back guarantee.
Over past two weeks authorities report a spike in cases with 24 new infections last week and 1a the week before. Disease cause remains unknown with Nealty officials calling the outbreak a mystery in New Haven. Early symptoms include sore throat headache and a rash. doctors warn delaying medical treatment leads to severe illness.
Army of the Navy announces recruitment for Hospital Corps Men as civilians aged 18 to 21 become eligible. Local enlistments list seamen and machinists with addresses, and a recruit returns to duty after hospitalization. One man was attacked by his wife after an earlier absence.
A three day Call to be held under the American Legion mil past auspices in Milford features Tites Larking Lures a farce by attorney Samuel Rickles. The play caused chatter when staged at the First Church Brother and Milford school. Expect strong audience turnout with further musical numbers and a dance to follow. Robert K. Clemendes serves as committee chair.
A London report envisions a huge phase of aircraft material orders from Japan nearing 3 million. British stockpiles of fighters head for Japan as part of a vast nine program. Colonel William Sempill, deputy director, observes and outlines the extensive training series now launched by Japanese military authorities.
News reports Judges Jonn J. Walsh and Jann J. Booth will hear eight cases daily this week in the Common Pleas Court. Court schedules show the week ahead with assigned matters for each day.
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