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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1920
Page
7
An advertisement urges immediate attention to skin troubles and claims Resinal Ointment relieves burning and itching. It states the ointment is flesh-colored and can ease discomfort if the condition is not from an internal disorder, noting it contains soothing antidotes.
An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative for intestines and liver action. It claims daily exercise unnecessary and promises no griping or unpleasant effects while you sleep, with low cost and broad relief from indigestion and headaches.
A New Jersey doctor unveils CAMPHOROLE, praised by physicians for quick relief from rheumatism, neuritis, lumbago, and neuralgia. Local druggists offer a 10 day trial at 35c, with money back if not better. Substitutes warned against. send to nearest druggist to order.
A historical note explains bronchitis as a winter prevalent ailment linked to colds and nerve interference. It advocates spinal adjustments by chiropractors to arrest spread, claiming relief when vertebrae misalign press nerves affecting vital energy, with local chiropractors listed for consultation.
Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois urged Europe to curb expenditures or raise taxes in a speech to the Young Republicans in New York. He warned that until imports and exports balance, the exchange rate cannot resume normal, and foreign currencies will fall in New York markets. He pressed for a national budget and warned against Soviet style reforms, arguing to preserve core democratic principles.
The 1918 U S death toll reached 1 474 367 with a mortality rate of 18 per 1 000 population The census bureau report shows influenza and pneumonia causing over 52 percent of deaths totaling 477 467 in the year Four of the last four months accounted for 780 996 deaths Influenza and pneumonia rates reached record highs at 583 2 and 283 9 to 384 32 per 100 000 respectively, far above 1917 levels.
London reports that Britain formally rejected Admiral von Tirpitz claims in his memoirs accusing British naval officers on Admiral Togo’s staff of influencing Japanese command decisions during the Russo Japanese war. The denial was conveyed to the Japanese embassy.
Wood Administrator Williams warned lemon dealers against profiteering amid influenza epidemic demand. He cited reports of price increases up to fifty percent and said federal prosecution would follow any evidence of unfair profits.
Denver Colo The state Supreme Court today upheld the legality of the legislature ratifying the federal prohibition amendment without a referendum vote. Washington Ed 2 Solicitor General King said an agreement delays original proceedings from Rhode Island on the amendment until March 8 at the earliest.
Customs officers at the Northern Maine junction seized more than 1,000 quarts of Canadian whiskey concealed in a car of potatoes billed to Washington Ohio. The carload items were intercepted amid wartime fuel and contraband controls.
The five months strike at the Worcester gas plant ended after a conference today between company representatives and the employees. The dispute began last September and concluded with an agreement or settlement, bringing resumed operations and employee labor peace in Worcester, Massachusetts.
The council of ambassadors approved the list of German subjects whose extradition is demanded by the Allies. The terms of the note to accompany the list were also approved, with a drafting committee tasked to prepare both. Baron Von Iernsmier may receive the list and note once the covering letter is framed. The Bel gian ambassador admission request was discussed and Belgian ambassador invited for sessions on Rhineland questions.
The American consul at Dublin reported to the state department that Irish authorities denied claims that 2,000 rifles of American manufacture had recently landed on the coast of County Clare. The Supreme Court adjourned today, recessing until March 1.
New Haven February 2 authorities report no clues on Charles Angle alias Howard after he shot Detective Sergeant J. J. Healy and Detective James Currier. A woman found with him in Crown Street house gave no information. Blood spatters outside the window where he leaped after the shootings. Chicago police seek him in automobile thefts. both officers expected to recover.
The cap making industry in Boston employing 400 people suspended operations as several manufacturers closed in sympathy with firms shut by strikes last year. Strikers demanded a 15 percent wage increase.
Lieutenant R P F Bradley, chair of the Americanization committee of the Post Harry Congdon American Legion, named Taouis M Petruccelli Peter Pender Carl Westerburg and Paul Blackourn as aides. A committee meeting is planned next week in the Americanization rooms County Court House to discuss spring plans.
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