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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
6
An old time advertisement promotes Pepto Mangan as a health booster for warmth and vitality. It stresses that a warm handshake signals good health and urges readers to buy Gude's Pepto Mangan in liquid or tablet form from their pharmacist, warning to ensure the label shows Gude's.
A vintage ad promotes "Danderine" as a cure to dandruff and hair loss. It urges readers to apply a small bottle to the scalp, claiming reduced shedding after several uses and renewed hair vitality including shine and color.
Simple home remedy promises complete dandruff removal by nightly application of four ounces of plain liquid arvon to moisten and rub the scalp. Claims to dissolve and destroy all flakes after multiple uses, with improved hair texture and shine.
Howard Spafford of 444 East Maie Street told City Court Judge Bartlett that he stole several bags of coal from The Family Ice and Coal Co to save money for a Christmas present for his baby. The case was continued to Saturday as police review his story.
Members of the Streeta and Side walks committee with City Clerk Robinson inspected city streets to assess spring and summer work. The report found overall good conditions but noted several streets needing permanent paving. Traffic and streets committees of the Chambers of Commerce also met and agreed to cooperate on the administration’s proposed street improvements.
Bridgeport man Tohn PF Risque travels through Cuba and South America studying railway conditions and commercial prospects in the all-American republics. His article in Railway Age describes experiences in Cuba’s sugar plantation country. He aims to provide data valuable to local manufacturers expanding into the South American market.
Rosweill D. Cooper of Little Falls New York was reelected president of the Dairymen's League at a meeting today of the newly elected board of directors. The organization has branches in New York New Jersey Northern Pennsylvania and most of the New England states. All other officers were reelected.
George Duffy age 25 of 842 Trust Main Street died yesterday morning at Bridgeport hospital from illuminating gas poisoning after being overcome at home. Medical Examiner Garlick ruled gas poisoning. Nearest relative is a sister in New York City. Also: five year old Frank Bogin of 942 Boston Avenue fractured and lacerated his left toes after his footCaught in a motorcycles chain. three men freed him and he was treated at the emergency hospital and sent home.
Boy scouts schedule an overnight hike starting 2 PM Saturday from the Stratfield car line and returning Sunday morning. Assistant Deputy Commissioner Sterrs will preside, assisted by several Scout masters. First class outdoor examinations will be held. Scouts will carry winter equipment.
Worcbester Mass Dec 10 The Massachusetts State Grange voted almost unanimously to send a committee to Boston to oppose any move by the Boston Chamber of Commerce housing committee toward continuing daylight saving in Massachusetts.
The apportionment board will meet in the city office Tuesday afternoon at four to transfer city funds and handle any other business. Jerusalem chapter R A MM will hold a special convocation at 7 30 tomorrow night in the Masonic temple with the M F M degree to be worked. At 20 009 feet an engine loses power to 48 percent of sea level output. the supercharger helps engines retain power. The Lenore biplane, flown by Major R W Sefraeder in a 31 800 foot ascent, can reach 136 147 mph at sea level, and at 26 000 feet shows 134 mph with a supercharger, relevant to anticipated air combat.
Mrs M D Gillespie a Kansas City beauty expert recently stated a simple home recipe to darken gray hair and leave it soft and fluffy. The mixture uses bay rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water applied twice weekly to achieve a younger looking appearance with no scalp staining or tackiness.
Tell Your Friends About Nicotol The Enemy of Tobacco claims to improve health by helping quit smoking as cravings fade with its aid. It asserts smoker’s cough will quickly disappear and notes Nicotol is sold by druggists including Cyrus Drug Store 418 Fairfield Ave Kaesman Drug Store 31 Stratfield Ave Ostrovskey Pharmacy 1141 Main St.
An advertisement warns that frequent illness weakens kidneys and bladder, urging readers to take Shevion Barks and Seven Barks after meals. It claims improved urine alkalinity, better sleep, and relief from headaches and nervous irritation, noting prices around 40 cents.
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