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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

Page

18

Ju Watch Your Step Caution Sparks Conductor Exchange

NO NECESSARY. JU Watch your step aniss' cautioned the conductor on one of the higher up cars. It isn't necessary, snapped the.

Avoid Meat to Ease Back and Kidney Aches

An old health ad claims meat causes kidney strain by uric acid, inviting backaches and urinary irritation. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a few days to flush kidneys, noting the tonic is safe and helps neutralize acids.

Steinke Receives Trombone At Club Presentation

A comical jab at Wiltam Steinke, longtime shy cartoonist, follows his gift of a trombone from Kiwanis club members after a Halloween prank. The event, noted at a local social club, marks a rare public spectacle by a man once known for reticence and humorous sketches in Bridgeport papers.

Wiltam Steinke A. Noyves Ijxtwanls Club A. Noike Bridgeport Telegram Bridgeport Post Kiwanis Club Hallowe'en F. ‘Plummer D. EH. Sullivan Steinke

No Demonstrations Policy Cited in Shopper Exchange

A shopper asks about demonstrations and a salesman replies that no demonstrations are planned on Thursday while noting a special smile in a response. The exchange highlights a restricted event policy and a cordial mood in the sales interaction.

Teddy J Evenoa

10000 Contribute To Russian Fund In New York

The Joint Legislative Committee investigated a Russian Soviet federation group with about 10000 members, led by an executive committee of fifteen. Dr Michael Misley testified to federation payments to the Communist Party and declined to name personal details, citing contempt. Martens and other officials faced upcoming hearings as the committee pursued further examination and possible contempt actions.

NW York Michael Misleg Minassos Joint Legislative — Committee Fan Hare Partin Misley Misles Federation Communist Party Chicago Ttose Pastor Stokes AL Renner Existance Oo Misleg Chatmanain Undwig C. A. IX Martens United States Comenitten Martin Supreme Court Steenbaim Oscar Piborovsky Wederation

May Wirth headlines Polis show in vaudeville program

Review notes May Wirth, famed for riding, headlining Polis theater's second half of the week. Phil co stars, with Magee Anita dance duo, Tommie Alien and Co. gags, Angel and Packer jokes, and Sergeant Empey photoplay The Undercurrent. Includes Marguerite Wourtal Florence Evelyn verdicts and bold Bolshevism arraignment. Football shots at the Arty and Wavy game in New York.

Voma's May Wirth Phil Magee Anita Bobby Henshaw Tommie Alien Miss Alien Tathe New York

Cummins Defends Railroad Bill Against Misrepresentation

Senator Cummins, head of the Interstate Commerce Committee, concludes three days of explanation on a railroad bill to return roads to private ownership. He rebuts claims about an anti strike provision, says it aims to preserve industrial peace, and notes President Wilson backs the measure. Several senators plan to speak as debate looms.

Washington, Dac. A Cumming Interstate Commerce Comtributere Cummins America Wilson Congress Senate

Suit for Back Wages Goes to the Jury

Giles D. Giles sues William Barrett of Westport for about 900 dollars in back wages covering roughly 19 years prior to 1915. He testified Barrett employed him as a chauffeur from 1905 to 1916 at a claimed 45 dollars monthly, but Barrett says the original agreement was 40 dollars monthly and later reduced pay. Court adjourned with the jury to decide the contested amount, citing accumulated wages near 700 dollars.

John J. Walsh Wiliam D. Giles Willam Barrett Port

Minister seeks parish recruit in village tale

A new minister meets a young man walking to church and asks if he attends worship. The youth replies he regularly attends every Sunday, then adds he is on his way to see a neighbor. The scene hints at recruitment and social faith dynamics in a small community.

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Woman’s five year illness relief credited to Lydia Pinkham

Key West resident Mrs. J. M. Cans recounts five years of back pain irregularities and weakness. After trying various medicines she found Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound effective and now performs housework, urging others to seek the remedy as the Pinkham company offers forty years of medical guidance to women.

Key West Pla Lydia Pinkham J. M. Cans Caroline St Florida Camus Lydia E. Pinkham

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