Health talk warns millions die from unaffordable care
Dr Simon Katzafe outlined that about 1.5 million Americans die annually from preventable diseases due to lack of affordable medical care. He criticized US governance versus Bolshevik health policies and urged state action to protect public health, noting weaknesses in lifestyle and excessive drug use. Training, vaccination, and preventive care were urged amid concerns about diet, overeating, and food adulteration affecting longevity. Gray and blue Connecticut Home Guards uniforms announced for March 5 delivery.
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Slate Street
Simon L. Katzafé
Russia
Welfare League
Matzoff
Goders
Averaagse
Nme Undertaker Trust
America
Connecticut Home Guards
Teachers to Use Idle Week in Draft Board Work
Local draft boards and teachers will classify Bridgeport registrants by vocation this week. Crowder calls the effort crucial as the cards will be sent to Washington for filing. officials expect many more physical exams at the new high school.
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Bridgeport
Crowder
War Department
Washington
Fight on to Defeat R. R. Bill in Congress
The article outlines looming congressional action on army and draft measures, with Senate and House readying bills on registration, quotas, and executive drafts. It notes expected passage of key military bills, plus Hoover powers, labor shipbuilding hearings, and Lincoln birthday observance before a special session proclamation for war-related governance.
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Senate Finance Committee
McAdoo
Senate
House
Lansing
Chamberlain
Military Committee
War Department
Hoover
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Lincoln
Caution on Cold Preparations Warns Against Poison Risks
Public warning advises careful choice of cold remedies to avoid deadly poisons and dangerous substances. It denounces tonics containing morphine heroin codeine chloroform or acetone and urges using John’s Medicine as a pure safe alternative claimed to ease symptoms and purify the system.
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Pyather Jahn
John
Fuel officials toast at Greenlawn dinner over city coal crisis
A beefsteak dinner hosted by Car Siemon, head of the fuel committee, featured remarks on Port's coal shortages and the city’s only hope of salvation. Wilkin and Sheeran organized the event at Greenlawn Country Club, with authorities and residents praised for handling the fuel situation amid hardships. The gathering included songs, speeches by local officials, and a ceremonial crowning of the “Ohio Wine Coal” administrator, highlighting communal resolve to manage the crisis through coordinated effort.
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Bridgeport
Siemon
Greenlawn Country Club
Abo
Igeport
Wil
Plaster City Hall Leads War Savings Stamps Drive
Bridgeport launches Thrift Week as War Savings Stamps push begins. Sign painters circulated posters citywide while booths are set up at Fishboard station D W Restore and other venues. The campaign features speeches, theater drives, and efforts by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce to boost stamp sales across the week.
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France
Bridgeport
War Savings Stamps Committee
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Fishoad Station
George J. Mara
American Revelution
Stratficld
Samuel €. Shaw
Women's Club
the Universalist Church
Our Minute Men of
Varitt
War Savings Statios
Howell Cheney
Stile
Willi T. Hincks
Bridgeport Committee On War Savings Stutions
Men's Club
St. John's Nep Church
Brooks Street
Room Rent Row Inches Into Violence As Pitcher Strikes
A dispute over rent escalated when a resident grabbed a pitcher and attacked a room mate, causing facial injuries that required hospital care. Police later intervened as officers documented the incident and sought statements from witnesses.
Exhibition of war proofs draws 3000 at Aridgevert factory
Twenty factory workers at Aridgevert enjoyed an exhibition of war prophecies shown by the Casing nirer under the Manufacturers' association. The United States and British government profits were presented through the Crannentierut State Council of Lintettse. Attendees from various factories watched the weeklong display, announced by secretary Wyo A. Bennett. The exhibition concluded last night with an audience of 3,000.
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Aridgevert
Die
Larturers
United States
State Council of Lintettse
Menarkien
Wyo A. Bennett
Kinish
Irish Cardinal Urges Convention for Action
Armagh church reports the primate of Ireland urges the convention to pursue progress and prosperity. He warns that failure would push Ireland back and blur hopes for a brighter future, calling for persistent effort to secure a satisfactory settlement.
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Armagh
Treland
Cape
Treeland
Freland
Pierns Farm
Grovine
Ageshaivla
Diiseus
Hotere Nave
Tre Cardinnals
Coal Shortages Spur Workmen Aid and Shipments Rise
Amid coal shortages in the city, construction workers press for supplies to power building and heating. Officials report 1,700 tons of bihuntinois coal and ten tons of antiyrecile Dive dispatched, with deliveries expanding to meet demand as orders are opened and shipments increase in the week.
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Lolden
Lenn Porgerdl
Eotees
Oweeler
Gover Wardnaster
Chris Che
Dhe
Zeerstang
Sheehan
Suspect detained after police find travel documents and cards
Police at a city headquarters arrested a man on Watomstreeat for alleged property theft. He protested innocense loudly. A New Traven address and other items tied to travel from Providence were found on him. Further questioning revealed more about his movements and ties to other locations.
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Guy Catlv Noor
Veral Po
Veenon
Hhobyarndh
New Hava
New
Ehasa
Traltes
Linia
Willett
Bdeth
Danas
Gara Bey
Tate
Girl finds baby body hidden in newspaper bundle
Rose Nnazza of 8 Vvutts Lanes found a baby’s body wrapped in New York Sunday papers inside a bundle she intended to burn at a small store on 216 Tast Main street. The medical examiner was notified and police work continues to determine the cause of death.
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Og Bem
New York
Rose Nnazza
Detective Bureau
Tast Main Street
Baaing
Rose
Second Precinct
Tran
Nanel M. Garlick
Lo Tie
Torture of Italian Prisoners Reported by German Guards
A witness describes harsh abuse of Italian prisoners by German guards after their capture. Testimony details cold exposure shouts and beatings with rifles, while prisoners allegedly faced starvation and forced labor. Accounts place events at various camps including Hemeln and Brandenburg, with claims of selective punishment and executions against some prisoners.
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Xiner
Wailins
Niet
Reventiz
Lilians
Org
Imut
Biinikee
Forrest
Artath
Hemeln
Pinboy Seeks Revenge Ends in Broken Window Incident
A dispute between two pinboys at a bowling alley in Unifford escalated when one threw a bowling ball from an upper floor window, shattering a store pane and narrowly missing bystanders. Police arrested Willy Walker for breach of the fence and injury to private property after a dramatic street-side incident.
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Unifford
Warnhy
Asylam Street
W. i. Cena
Nulpkaushiy
Willy Walker
Mileya
Willy
Nelle Peucence
C. M. Fistter
Domestic and Butler Meeting to Conserve Food in NY
Wealthy homes and their staff attended a Patriotic Wood league gathering in New York led by Henry Physick to promote food conservation under Terbert C. Tleover. About 3000 pledged to follow ration rules. Arthur Eliott presided, with chefs speaking on ration adequacy. Prominent attendees included Mrs. James Speyer, Mrs. H. L. Hardman, Mrs. Jehan Rockefeller, and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie Bile.
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New York
Patriotic Wood League
Henry Physick
J. P. Morgan
Terbert C. Tleover
Arthur Eliott
James Speyer
Bh. Gillett
Frank Gaythiswold
Freneh
IL Hardman
Jehan D. Rockefellendv
Andrew Carne- Bile
Nervous Woman Benefits From Vinal Remedy Ad
A Barneveld Wisconsin ad touts Vinal, a cod liver constitutional remedy for weak nervous run-down conditions. It claims strength and wellness for women and men and promises refunds if unsatisfied. Distributed by Hindle pharmacy, Ligzets Riker drug store, and Ostrofsky with locations listed and town-wide availability advertised.
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Barneveld
Wis
Mres
John Lewis
Vinci
Hindle Phariwiney
Ligzets Riker Drug Store
FLJ
Ostrofsky
Panbroke Street
Hamilton
East Main Street
Dane
Thidgeport
A BAD LIVER You Need at Once Ro & C Pills
An old advertisement touts Ro & C pills with depictions of podophyllum as a vegetable liver stimulant and bile mover. It claims the drug aids liver function and digestion, urging readers to procure 25 cents worth from a druggist or doctor.
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RO & G
Linx
Ship Yard Men Strike At Pacific Port
A Pacific Port shipyard employed by the United States Shipping Board sees 300 workers walk out in a strike to press demands. Carpenters and engineers join the action as yards run under rush orders to complete eight ships and start work on eight more projects.
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Pacific
United States
Bear’ ‘Ve
Shipping Board
Legislature to Observe Lincoln Birthday Anniversary
Richmond February 10 The Virginia Legislature will mark Lincoln's birthday for the first time in state history. Lawmakers plan a parade and memorial exercises in Richmond with participation from key officials and civic leaders.
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Richmond
Vin
Virginia
Lincoln
Foley Kidney Pills Backache Relief Ad
An old advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieved a backache for J. W. Etvis of Etvis Georgia after one dose. It touts kidney health benefits, describing symptoms from weakened kidneys and urging readers to buy at Hingles Drug Store.
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J. W. Etvis
Etrie
J. W. Hirt
Etvis
Foley
Hingles Drug Store
Tools and materials strain in wartime demand
The war drive for high grade tools and the materials to make them has depleted the basket. Under great pressure the temptation to substitute inferior steel and metals is strong. We prevent such substitutions in our woods. We are more than merchandisers. our handling of goods endorses their quality.
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Dr. Katz
R. R. Bill
Sherive
Simeon Peace
Kascomb
Legislate
Jinan EI. Sheeran
Blomoen
Lynn W. Wilson
Sal
Siemen
Wilkon
Looud
Fort Dynes
B. McGovern
Auke
Charles —Keene
Laren
DL Te Chawner
Specter Prvestituter
Uie Fuel Communities
Wrans Cantwell Munager
the Stratfield
William J °. Sheehan
Weights and Meaasures
Dennis J. Wesley
John Resan
James Matt Saunders
Traberts
John Pisher
Fied Committee
Favorec Mer
Phe
Rnnack Mfr
Ruthestas
Jahres Coughlin
H A
Moyse
Wheeler
Tf. Trubbare
Tarry Hirschowitz
Michael O' Leife
Glaus Tonight
William Ty Tone
William Garrity
Chford Roberts
Howard Tt
Caistoelki
Inglis
Culd Swilliang Warry
Plaster City Hall
Pitcher
Mamiilion Street
Kuhiryisiy
Witiel
Emerzenuy Hospital
cHemiferd
Leeds Wold
Uns
Pinboy
Vinal
Kondon's
KOK Co
Wancarenis
Mie
Kondons
Hart
Lyon & Geunermin
Folie Ave
Midie St
Phun
City Savings Bank
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