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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
17
A jumbled extract mentions Shac Allea Perry in Indy with hate Beginning Jon wary and a note about wearing fur starting October 17. It references actors such as Blanche Sweet and Doloris Cassine and questions about taxes paid to the Chinese, with confused dates and names.
The Washington avenue East Bridge was sold for 100 after no other bids appeared, with bids previously starting at 2000. Mersky of 98 Orchard New Haven faced delays, as the city plans a new secure bridge to replace the aging structure within about a year at an estimated additional 100000.
A 1942 memo quoted Colby urging diplomacy to focus on economic matters. It argues U S foreign relations require a program with technical personnel, adequate information, and sustained commerce dialogue to match changing business world dynamics and to counter enemy economic pressure.
In the common pleas court, The United Mummnaling Company sues Bridgeport Motor Trapt for damage to a utility pole. The filing alleges the pole was knocked down by a truck through the driver’s negligence, affecting street lighting in Stratford.
Twenty etive children will be furnished with meals and entertainment at the Children’s Home and Hillside holiday program. The event includes a sunset dinner and evening spreads arranged by the department of charities. Board members plan a short visit to meet the children and discuss the holiday activities.
Three Bridgeport men were elected officers of a state checker league organized days ago by New Haven. Officers include President Willa Evans, vice president Thomas O Cortner, secretary McGlellan, with members Richard Russe New Haven, Edward F. Shears Ankford, and others. The league will begin on January 1 under Ringetantmement.
City officials held a mass meeting with drivers at 879 Wairtiols IND Janoscon on Wednesday evening. Speakers included Harry ik Georg Bavange and J A Fohwaera, who addressed the drivers and the public safety of the Bridgeport area.
The cranberries market shows no price rise despite a shortage. Dealers report normal holiday demand and expect prices to stay steady as cranberry barrels averaged about $10.50 last month with some bids around 8.8 and 209 wart wag estimates.
Approximately 15,750,000 pounds of ashes were collected in the past month by the health department. The new collection system, praised for efficiency, was introduced amid a 490 percent rise over the previous record. Finance Officer Der. W. HH. Coon released the figures yesterday.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle effective substitute for calomel. It claims cleansing of bread bowls and liver, improved appearance, and relief from dull feelings, with a price range of 20c to 30c per tablet and a week of nightly use.
An old advertisement urges women readers to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claiming it restores kidney health and eases related symptoms. It touts broad health benefits, lists sizes and pricing, and directs readers to send ten cents and a sample request to Kilmer & Co.
If you have Catarrhal Deafness or are hard of hearing or have head noises consult your druggist for Parmint double strength. Mix with hot water and sugar, take tablets four times daily. Often relieves ringing, nasal passages open, breathing easier, directing fluid from throat.
A fragmentary article traces monkey gland treatment from 19th century origins to modern fad. It cites Dr Brown-Sequard and reports on Duke Tim like figures undergoing gland transfers and claiming renewed vigor. The piece notes growing public interest and consumer use of gland extracts as tablets amid hopeful claims.
An old newspaper ad promotes gland extract tablets, claiming they restore strength, vitality, and ambition by supplying hormones through Glandex Compound. It cites cures for anemia and nervous fatigue, with guaranteed results or refunds, and lists drug stores in New York and local outlets.
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