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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
15
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, painless fat loss method. For one dollar, a druggist will supply the tablets to be taken after meals and at bedtime, claiming weight loss of two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It asserts health benefits and urges readers to avoid starvation or strenuous activity.
Almost everyone knows Sage and Sulphur when faded or gray hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound provides a natural looking darkening solution sold at drug stores. Dab on with sponge to cover strands, yielding darker, glossier hair after a few applications.
Bold advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a fast remedy for rheumatism. Claims instant relief for tender spots and non staining skin, urging readers to try a small bottle from their druggist. Attaches success to millions helped and cites uses for sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains and swelling.
German minister of finance Dr Mathias Erzberger, a key figure in the Versailles treaty move, declares that neither he nor any cabinet member will aid Allied demands for extraditing German nationals. He warns the plan would be unfulfillable and cause grave European consequences, reflecting a cabinet-wide stance.
An early plan to hold open hearings in Washington over several weeks, inviting public views from manufacturing, unions, and religious groups, to shape a social justice program during the second industrial conference with figures like Taft involved.
The three Scandinavian nations accept Helland invitation for a February 16 conference at the Hague to discuss joining the Permanent Court of International Justice under the League covenant. Switzerland is expected to participate. The Temps notes the meeting aims to address war law offenders and may ease Allied extradition tensions over German war guilt.
Dr James Francis Sullivan notes organic iron boosts strength and energy in healthy and run down people, claiming it builds red blood and mental power. The ad states Nuxated Iron is used by millions annually and endorsed by various figures, with distribution through druggists.
Mrs. Wayre Favre confessed to homicide after a pistol incident in an Ashton hotel room where she sat beside her 9 year old daughter. Financial troubles followed months of payments from a lumber estate. a delayed letter to New York delayed the payment, leading to the fatal act and her arrest.
The Singer Manufacturing plant in this area will have fuel until April 15 after a shipment of 294000 shons of fuel oil arrived on an ocean going tug. A 1000 ton coal cargo arrived for United Dominating company but will only sustain operations briefly amid improving weather. Pridgen company supply increased to keep the plant running a day or two and Henry Neithercut seeks to fill an empty cargo.
New York February 9 The Pan American Society plans to extend its activities by establishing a counter in each large U S city to widen data distribution across the Americas. John Bassett Moore was reelected president with Langing and Bonillas named honorary presidents. Other officers include Jim Root Rowe Archer M. Wundington N Hinkey and General William Gorgas as honorary vice presidents.
Director Herbert Z Tanson notes evening classes are ongoing with several vacancies and free tuition. The school, funded by state and federal sources, remains unaffected by city budget issues. Classes run four nights weekly in tract making, carpentry, pattern making, plumbing, auto work, clerical, printing, drafting and millinery.
The Indiana state board of health advocates a crusade against church hymnals alleging the books are handled by many and chewed by some congregants. Officials warn they are germ laden due to years of use in service.
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