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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement touts Marmeloa Prescription Tablet as a safe economical fat reducer. It claims you can lose two to four pounds weekly without stomach distress or wrinkles. The product is promoted as harmless and available from Marmela at 364 Woodward Ave Detroit.
Thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen says druggist surveys show Swamp Root offers relief. An insurer’s physician notes many insurance declines stem from undiagnosed kidney issues. Available at drug stores in two sizes, sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Address included.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for relieving muscle stiffness and external pains. It claims quick penetration and relief, noting Gary uses it with minimal rubbing. It markets three sizes priced 3c, 10c, and 1.40 dollars and invites reports if druggists lack it.
A well attended minstrel show and dance at Colonial ball room featured a full program with a blackface segment, local jokes about North Bridgeport, and strong musical numbers. Performers included Miss Mary Kelly and Miss Mildred Shake with numerous local participants in a lively late night event.
New York December 1 In supreme court Howard Major stockholder in American Malt and Grain sued former divisors over a loss sale. Major’s counsel argued beverage purposes in the Federal prohibition amendment allowed drinks only for meals at home hotels and restaurants. He claimed the term excludes total prohibition and applies to drinking between meals for pleasure.
Tell your friends about Nicotol the Enemy of Tobacco. It claims to improve health by aiding quitting and easing cravings. The ad urges smokers to try Nicotol to dispel cough and lists local druggists Cyrus Drug Store Kaesman Drug Store Ostrofs sky Pharmacy and Main Street shop as dispensers.
The public utilities commission held a general hearing on protests to the zone fare system launched by the Connecticut company on December 7. Hearings will continue daily until covered, then move to district reviews in cities like Bridgeport New Haven Manchester Stamford New London Meriden Hamden and Hartford. Milford represented by First Selectman Manley J. Cheney spoke for Milford with further protests possible at Monday’s general hearing.
New York Dec 1 Completed plans were made tonight for a $2,000,000 educational enterprise by the Young Men's Christian Association to aid former soldiers sailors and marines. The project raises from 1 900 000 and expands scholarships educational lectures guidance and Americanization work with Tanglish and naturalization classes. Work to start locally and in other cities as associations approve.
The Park Street Congregational church women societies invite patrons to a Christmas sale and bazaar following a chicken pie supper. The event, featuring the film Seventeen, starts at 6 40 with Mes McMann in charge of arrangements. stalls include fancy articles baskets and grab bags and other booths run by the Ladies Union.
Rumored to follow Mendelssohn and Mozart, a papal performance in Rome features vocalists from the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s, and St John Lateran. Casimir Traffacto leads a program contrasting ancient church music with contemporary tones, drawing attention to the Vatican’s music legacy and Palestine references.
A vintage advertisement extols Reolo as a blood vitalizer that boosts oxygen delivery, aids digestion, and energizes the body. It claims to increase red blood cells, improve appetite, and restore vitality, with a two week supply for one dollar and a positive guarantee.
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