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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
A local advert invites readers to “hear the Realism Test” and experience the New Edison. It claims the test will show whether the device provides the same emotions and pleasure as listening to a living artist and invites patrons to come in and listen.
In Albany on November 25, 1919 Mario Laurenti of the Metropolitan Opera compared his voice with the New Edison Re-Creation and 6000 teachers could not tell them apart. The Edison claims exclusive government recognition and distinct recording methods that differ from standard talking machine records.
Members of the Raymena Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a six day carnival starting Monday in Fairfield. The Stevens Brothers Model Exposition will feature moving pictures, a musical program, and a wide arena of amusements. The event includes an athletic show with wrestlers and boxers, a side show, and rides drawing visitors from across the region.
A Boston area reader claims Dr True’s Elixir improves appetite, nerves, sleep, and energy after years of sickness and stomach issues. The letter praises its worm expeller claim and lists Mrs Helen Woodford as a user, urging others to buy from local dealers.
An advertisement extols Poslam for fiery eczema relief with quick soothing effects on raw skin. It claims deep penetration aids healing and compares favorably to other ointments. Promises a free sample from Emergency Laboratories and urges daily use of Poslam Soap for clearer skin.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a mild laxative alternative to calomel. The vegetable compound is said to clean liver and bowels without forcing unnatural action. Small 10¢ and 2 box sizes advertise quick, safe relief for constipation and biliousness.
A busy bill of burlesque and film features headlines the week with Wil Tiegers’s stage fame and his film Tas c Winn Strange Boarder, Phil Keeler in Rube Town Follies, and the Mollie Williams burlesque troupe at Park theatre. Other acts include Allman Nevins The Rube and the Fiddler, Hal and Quinell, and Herber Brooks. Sunday brings Clara Kimball Young in Common Law and The Lion Man serial, plus Sennett comedies and Pathe News. The Empire showcases Lasca and Yeatu Twelve Ten with Marie Doro, while Mary Miles Minter stars in Judy o JoguesHarbor at West End.
Judge Walsh of the Common Pleas court granted foreclosure to Faseyh Teshkovics against Mery Motyl for 425.24 plus costs. The original note was $500 dated March 20, 19 RTR. the mortgage claim was deemed forged after a purported release was found invalid.
A Pittsburgh reader touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for coughs and wasting diseases. The Terre Haute company claims the elixir boosts appetite, improves digestion, and strengthens the body, with a money back guarantee after a six bottle trial. Advertises price 60 cents and 1.20 per bottle.
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