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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
9
Judge Samuel Alschuler of Chicago Jo ay was appointed arbitrator of the differences on wages and hours etween the five big packing com anies and their union employes.
An old advertisement touts hot water with limestone phosphate as a daily liver and bowel cleanse. It claims this gentle method cleanses indigestible material toxins and bile, avoids salivation, and improves overall health, contrasting with harsh calomel remedies.
An old time ad claims instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm. It advertises easy breathing after applying a small antiseptic layer in the nostrils, promising relief from headaches dryness and nighttime breathing struggles. The copy urges readers to buy at their druggist.
An old advertisement describes symptoms of worm infestation in children including stomach pain swollen belly and fever. It promotes True’s Elixir the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller from Houston Texas with a testimonial praising its usefulness for young and old.
A Bridgeport resident, given up by physicians, recounts refusing surgery at age 10 and finding relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy advertised by a local drug store. The ad claims the product removes intestinal mucus and eases stomach and liver ailments, promising money back after one dose.
An Atlantic port reports a spy search on the arriving Nieuw Amsterdam of the Holland America Line. Federal authorities barred zone passes at the pier and began passenger and baggage examinations, expected to complete by tomorrow. About 900 passengers were aboard, including Dutch officials bound for the Dutch East Indies.
A tense diary style scene follows a boy named Jubilee and friends as they navigate school, mischief, and a crush. He recalls hiding from tasks, fear of a bully dog, and a tense moment with Youniss while balancing pride and childish daring. He offers a valentine for ten cents, sketches, and skate adventures at the pond before bedtime.
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