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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
17
Relief for stuffed head and blocked nose with a nasal balm sold by dealers. Claims to unclog air passages, reduce sneezing, discharge, and headaches, and provide instant relief from colds and catarrh. Contains promotional language typical of old advertisements.
An advertisement touts a dandruff remedy claiming to dissolve the dandruff entirely overnight. It promises relief from itching and scalp digging, and says hair becomes lustrous and soft. The product, named Hywjid arvon, supposedly available at drug stores, is described as inexpensive and effective.
An ad urges readers to boost health by taking Pepto Mangan to improve blood quality, energy, and color during winter. It claims the product strengthens resistance, speeds recovery, and comes in liquid or tablet form as Gude's Pepto Mangan.
Washington December report by paymaster general Samuel McGowan states the Navy has the best body of men in the world. Read Admiral Mey cites wartime provisioning, reduced food costs, and surplus sales as evidence of efficiency and disciplined conduct aboard ships while noting ongoing efforts to meet future needs and control price increases.
DES MOINES. Dec 5. State plans for a national conference on state parks draw support from 19 states. Iowa shows advancing park plans with statewide survey and proposed access to green space. East of the Mississippi more states have created parks than west, with California New York Ohio and Wisconsin among those listing parks and reserves.
The Zara mayor disputes a proposed move to join Fiume amid Dalmatian tensions. He cautions that aligning with Fiume could fuel Italian Slav antagonism and risk shifting Zara toward Jugoslav control, though some locals push for patriotism and union.
Washington reports that 24,308 men were accepted for Regular Army enlistment on November 24 breaking all peace time recruiting records. Major General P C Harris disclosed the figures, showing 29 more than October’s 17,989 and the previous peak during demobilization.
A fragment notes limited hiring data for the last ten days of the month. It mentions seven working aga R0F women accepted and references a figure of more than 2000. The text is incomplete and provides no clear action, agency, or deadline details.
Chauffeurs of private cars delivery trucks and other motor vehicles will form one unionized body under American Federation of Labor guidance. The group will be named Laws 502 Rofdznoert Chauffeurs union with officers C A Parmjee William Vi dealt Fred O Sluiick Clifford User. Three examinations will test firmness and include drivers of all car types, those able to perform running repairs, and drivers on different roads.
At a tense meeting yesterday members of the Greek Orthodox parish debated replacing Rev Elias with Rev Lazias successor. President Matones reported an altercation with Rev Elias and said services continue under interim head while the church votes on permanent leadership. Elias has not resigned but urged followers to appeal to President Jones.
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