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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1920

Page

11

Old Herbal Remedy Said To Relieve Diabetes For 46 Years

A letter from a grateful user touts Warner's Safe Machetes Remedy as a diabetes cure with 40 years on the market. The testimonial claims dramatic weight loss and recovery after hospital treatment, urging readers to buy the herbal product from Warners Late Remadt Co. Rochester NY.

Warner Wayne Oyles Betty Bellar Prigueis Warners Late Remadt Co Rochester N. v

Doctors Claim Bon Opto Boosts Eyesight in One Week

Philadelphia doctors report Bon-Opto tablets improve weak eyes, with a 50 percent strength gain in many cases within seven days. The ad claims customers can use a dissolving tablet in water and bathe eyes twice daily, promising clearer vision and reduced inflammation. Prominent physicians endorse the remedy as safe and effective for eye strain and related issues.

Lewis Liggetts

Reolo cell-salts claim to restore vitality and health

A vintage advertisement touts Reolo cell-salts as restoring red blood cells and vitality. Dr. A L Reusing is cited for a phosphate blend that purportedly increases hemoglobin and oxygen transport. Packaged as 100 tablets for two weeks at one dollar, with a money back guarantee and tied to Hindle's Drug Stores in Bridgeport.

A. L. Reusing Reusing

Trainmen's Strike Hinges on Hines Action Today

Wage negotiations between railway workers and Director Wines reached a critical point as the trainmen’s union prepared to strike if demands were not met. W. G. Lee warned of a definite answer soon while Hines said no statement could be made until he consulted all labor representatives.

Rai Daway Wrth Wines W. G. Lee Hines Mines Lee Broad Administration

Milford Boy Suffering Broken Neck in Factory Fall

In Milford on February 10 a 17 year old, Harry DeVoy, suffered a broken neck when his head became caught between a guard rail and an elevator at Reeves Manufacturing. He was taken to New Haven Hospital after an X-ray confirmed the injury. The injured youth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeVoy of Bridgeport turnpike. his father works at Lake Torpedo Boat in Bridgeport.

Milford Harry DeVoy Reeves Manufacturing New Haven Hospital Michael DeVoy Bridgeport Turnpike Lake ‘Torpedo Boat Company Bridgeport Tew New Traven Hospital

Telegram seeks Alvin Tapping Berburst parents in Nebraska

The Telegram was asked to locate Alvin Tapping Berburst who is believed to be in Shelly, Nebraska, with possible prior ties to Bridgeport. He lists his mother's name as Mary Hopping and hopes for any information aiding a reunion with his Tamil kin.

Alvin Tapping Berburst Shelly Nebraska Bridgeport Mary Hopping Alvin

Immigration rules extended for foreign labor

Washington Feb 10 Secretary Wilson agreed with several Senators to continue immigration regulations last year allowing foreign labor into the United States. Also brief notes report a collision between the British steamer Armourer and the American steamer H M Whitney with notable damage to the Whitney. Plans for a Fairfield County Island Game association banquet are to be arranged at Seaside. Arab Patrol will dine at the Masonic Club cafeteria Friday. A London report notes John Francis, a Strand bootblack, found starving, may receive 1000 as the fortune of a friend of his mother.

Lshington Wilson Fairfield County Island Game Association Masonic Club Lonton John Francis Strand Bootblack

Why People Get Bald

Dandruff is the forerunner signaling germs in the scalp. Ferond's Milnshaw Hair Grower claims to stop itching and scales, nourish the scalp, and promote new growth even after long baldness. Price $3.00 and $2.00 per bottle. For sale at a local shop.

Perond Milnshaw Ferond

Judge Micke's novel cure for speeders in Stockton

Judge Dana J. Micke abandons fines for speeders in Stockton court smilingly locking wrongdoers out of driving for periods. He assigns machines to be kept in police custody while street speeds drop, praising the humorous, strict approach that replaces monetary penalties with enforced restraint and public shaming by the town.

Enlisted Men Won Majority of World War Decorations

Washington report shows enlisted men received 68 percent of medals for World War service. They earned 57 of 75 Medal of Honor awards, plus 1,1091 Distinguished Service Crosses. All 641 Distinguished Service Medals went to officers. The 30th and 27th Divisions led in Medals of Honor with twelve total, 16.5 percent of the nationwide total.

Washington Alistade War Department

Fewer New Influenza Pneumonia Cases, More Deaths Reported

New York reports a drop in cases but a rise in deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the latest 24 hours. Influenza cases total 1,066, down 425, while pneumonia cases total 426, down 70. influenza deaths reach 122, up 31, and pneumonia deaths 227, up 93.

New York

Abolition Urged for All Sub-Treasuries

Washington February 10 Assistant Secretary Leffingwell urged the House Banking Committee to abolish all sub-treasuries. He said the change would release fifty million dollars tied up in sub-treasuries and save about six hundred fifty thousand dollars annually on upkeep.

Washington Lemngwall House Banking Committee Leffingwell

Akron nurse awarded Distinguished Service Medal for valor

Mrs Edna Coughlin Quinsler formerly Miss Edna Coughlin of Kenosha Wisconsin and a Red Cross nurse in the Argonne forest receives the Distinguished Service Medal for heroism among wounded soldiers. She served ten weeks under fire with the Third Army Corps and helped care for over six thousand men during fierce Verdun fighting. She now resides in Akron Ohio.

Akron, O Edna Coughlin Quinsler Kenosha Wis Red Cross Argonne Forest Pf Congress Quinsler Akron Edna Coughlin Third Army Argonne Verdun Batéile

Old P D Friends Present Watch to G W Morris

George W Morris recently named a lieutenant in the fire prevention bureau received a gold watch from East Side post office employees and a silver carving set from Holmes Edwards Silver, presented yesterday in the East Side office. Morris served at the local post office for 20 years as Superintendent Philip R Carroll spoke on behalf of the postmaster, Charles Greene.

George W. Morris East Side George YY. Edwards Holmes & Edwards East Site Morris Philip R. Carroll Charles ©.Greene

Atlantic Fleet Arrives at Barbados Harbor

Bridgeport Barbados February 10 Admiral TH B Wilson commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet arrived with battleships Pennsylvania Arizona Oklahoma and Nevada. Shore liberty granted to officers and men upon arrival. Rear Admiral Edward W Inberle with battleships Utah Movida and Delaware due to arrive at Port-of-Spain Trinidad today.

Bridgeport Barbados TH. B. Wilson Pennsylvania Arizona Oklahoma Nevada Edward W. Inberle Utah Movida Delaware Port-of-Spain Trinidad

OFL Opens 1920 Campaign As Labor AFL Starts Drives

Samuel Gompers and J A OConnell of the American Federation of Labor formally opened a 1920 campaign in Watlington at a Shipbuilders Trade convention. The leaders attacked the current Congress as reactionary and pledged AFL support to lawmakers who back wartime shipbuilding and a strong merchant marine, urging 500000 shipyard workers to join the fight.

Wastlington Samuel Gompers J. A. O'Connell American Federation of Labor Uth Congress Federation Gompers United States Mr. Gompers

Tug Captain Killed Tribute To Blue Line Captain Albert Free

Funeral style tributes marked the Blue Line tugs James McWilliams Hokendaugma and John Garrett as they arrived from New York to honor Captain Albert Free a 15 year veteran killed in Jersey City on Sunday night He fell 19 feet from a porch to the sidewalk striking his head and died without regaining consciousness He was 51 and survived by a widow and three grown children Also Kansas officials warn of criminal prosecutions if union strikes disrupt railway maintenance and shop laborers a move seen as violating a new state law.

Blue Line James McWillams Hokendaugma John Garrett New York City Dock Albert Free Jersey City Captain Free James McWilliams Topeka Kan Kansas

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Philadelphia Utig Hindle’s Drug Dr. A. L. Reusing Laboratories Ohio Lincoln City Savings Bank Telegram Balroad Reeves Manufacturing Co Alyn Tapping Hayhurst England Armourer H. M. Whitney Whitney Hindle’s Drug Stores Main Street Jules Ferond Co., Inc Cuuk Salomon Stockton Dana J. Micke Bicke Steaders Rick Li Hale Judge Hicke Sletee Edo P. D G. W. Morris Atlantic Fleet Barbados Islands Alfred Free of Brig Line Milla the HO Mills Buffalo Gray Mother Gray of Motor Vehicles State of Con Necticut Ward Rays Columbus Ave Boston Mass Main St Worcester Worthington St Springfield THE Post & Lester Company Allyn Street Hartford Conn Asylum St Chapel St New Haven Gann Fairfield Ave L. E. Smith Glass Company MT. Pleasant Grand St. Waterbury Bank St New London Gonn New Britain Fountain St Providence, R. Hk
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