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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
4
Local druggists tout Camphorole as a miracle preparation discovered by a New Jersey doctor. Applied to the chest or throat, it allegedly relieves difficult breathing by antiseptic vapors reaching the lungs. Advertisers claim it eases coughs colds and congestion and offer a ten day trial with money back if not better.
An old time advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound now sold in drug stores. It claims to darken faded or gray hair naturally and evenly, with a simple application using a sponge or brush to cover strands. The product promises gradual full darkening after a few uses.
Alleging that one automobile valued at 2500 was totally demolished and another damaged by a trolley collision, Pf. Sc. Orton sues the Vontections Co for 4500. The accident occurred February 1, 1918 in Wevon. Orton and staff cars were blocked by snow on Naugatuck avenue when the trolley struck the rear auto, causing the front car to be towed and damaged. No injuries reported.
Buenos Aires reports rumors of mediation offers from the A B C powers Argentina Brazil and Chile over the United States Mexico dispute. Diplomatic circles question whether South American action should be joint and note the A B C accord from Niagara Falls 1914 remains unratified and not likely to be invoked.
Boston reports suggest soft coal ordered for New England could be diverted to western cities causing concern among consumers. Several manufacturing centers say fuel on hand would last less than a month at current distribution rates. Railroads reportedly have coal to run fifty days with no announced curtailments.
Washington December 4 Mexico plans a strong air force but the war department lacks current equipment data Acting Secretary Crowell told the House Military committee today He said Mexico with 24 modern pursuit planes could threaten air supremacy over the United States in case of war
Bridgeport wartime gardens yielded an estimated $100,600 in produce as six thousand victory plots were tended this past summer. Some gardeners harvested as much as 86 dollars worth of vegetables from their plots during the season.
Vincenzo Barone was sentenced by Judge John F. McGrath in Waterbury city court to six months in jail and fined $200 plus costs for distributing literature that opposed organized government. Barone had circulated copies of "the Communist" among employees of Benedict and Burnham Company where he worked.
Oklahoma City OK December 4 Governor Robertson cancelled his request for troops to guard mine properties after learning two companies of Negro infantrymen would be sent from Columbus New Mexico He said the troops would cause unnecessary conflict and confusion.
Miss Mellor reports on Bolshevik propaganda among foreign-born workers and urges three defenses: steady industrial morale, improved conditions, and open support for immigrants. She cites a plan with Hoover and the Inter-Racial Council to direct aid, while stressing education against Bolshevism and better living standards to reduce discontent.
Major-General Taicien F. Burpee of the Connecticut state guard is being pressed to grant permission for Congdon Post 1 American Legion to use the Armory on Malin Street for December 18 26 indoor circus for the Legion building fund. Hartford officials and Barnum Bailey show personnel plan to present acts and equestrian feats to attract funds.
A quotation argues that American institutions are inherently sound but require business leaders to treat Americanism as a core business issue. It urges businessmen to organize their sales teams around Americanism with the same rigor as commodity sales, claiming this will solve the question of national spirit.
A health ad urges mothers to protect children's teeth to reduce illness. Dr HW Walker of Denison and Mrs HW Butler promote Albodon Dental Cream, claiming calcium carbonate with clove, cinnamon and eucalyptus oils as safe for women and children. One tube costs Zac at drugstores.
Claim article notes that genuine aspirin labeled Bayer should be in a Bayer package with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It cites Bayer’s nineteen years of physician prescribed history and mentions a box of 12 tablets costing a few cents.
A promotional health piece argues tobacco harms the heart and urges quitting. It promotes Nicotol tablets with assurances from Dr. Connor of Johns Hopkins and local druggists offering a money-back guarantee, claiming the remedy aids breaking the tobacco habit.
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