Musterole advertised relief for cold and aches across pages
An old musterole advertisement touts its mustard plaster substitute for sore throats chest colds and rheumatic pains. It promotes a baby version and hospital sizes with prices up to 3.00. A Bridgeport life note mentions tax disputes and a possible appeal in relief board matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Bridgeport Life
George M. Wood
Board of Relief
Council Chamber
Wood
Enid. . Water Co
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Water Company
Treasury
Analysis of Hats and Property Held Since 1916
Company officials stated yesterday that review of hats and property held since 1916 is ongoing. An exact estimate at this time is impossible, as officials noted.
King Henry VII And His Mother Originals of Card Characters
The article surveys the uncertain origins of playing cards, tracing early forms from tarot decks to modern face cards. It notes English legends tying portraits to Henry VIII and Elisabeth of York, explains card evolution from blocks to modern inked backs, and highlights global adoption, production, and cultural reach including Braille decks for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VII
Charles VII
Providence Journal
Joseph
Europe
Garda
Ito
India
China
D. G. Bain
Bulletin of Pharmacy
Vishnu
Henry VIII
Elisabeth of York
Alio
York
Ace
Deuce
Trey
England
Germany
France
Henry MI
Merry Andrew
Messrs., Dé la Raue
Léndon
America
Material Advances Seen in Farm Work During 40 Years
I G Davis, professor of Agricultural Economics, surveys Connecticut farming over forty years. He cites a tenfold rise in value per acre, sixfold per farm, and doubled total state agricultural product, noting adjustments for dollar value changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Connecticut Agriculture
I. G. Davis
Agricultural Economica
Connecticut Agricultural College
Hartford Courant
Connecticut
Local Druggists Guarantee Rheuma For Rheumatism
Local druggists Hindle and Loverty Drug Stores promote Rheuma claiming it banishes rheumatism and kidney ailments by dissolving uric acid within hours. The ad promises relief or money back and asserts dramatic improvements for crippled patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance
Hindle
Loverty Drug Stores
Readjustment in Connecticut Agriculture Reduces Acreage
The article argues Connecticut farms now produce more per acre than the U S average and explains a forty year readjustment from hay and pasture to intensive farming. It notes decline in improved acreage but maintains agriculture remains robust amid shifting markets and westward land expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
United States
Connecticut Agriculture
West
New England
Births and Marriage Licenses Across Fairfield Area
Vital statistics list numerous births with parents and addresses in Fairfield from January 26 to February 10 including many daughters and sons. It also notes marriage licenses for Raymond Baglin with Theresa Peck and Francisco Monaco with Antoinette Gervason at Fairfield addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Gertrude O'Neil
Benson Road
Fairfield
James and
Anna Kirkuzinska
Black Rock Avenue
Lester and
Gladys Messinger
Flanders Street
Rafael and
Eva Fetroski
Carson Street
Thomas and
Winifred Britt
Berkshire Avenue
Raymond and
Carmella Pierce
Wessels Avenue
Raymond Baglin
Fairfield Avenue
Theresa Peck
Francisco Monaco
Washington Avenue
Antoinette Gervason
Washigton Avenue
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the solution to aging for women and unchanged youth. It shares testimonials including Mrs. Henry C. Billings praising relief from backache and renewed health after seven bottles. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for digestion and a trial package by mail-order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Henry C. Billings
West Sumner
Maine
Invalids
Buffalo
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AP. Fitch CO
Concord, HH
Bridgeport
Regiment of Coast Artillery
Chamber of Commerce
L. E. Evans
Mark L. Hersey
First Coast Artillery
Dist
S. R. Mickelsen
Berkshire
Jewett
Woodbury
Aeolian
Stroud
M. Steinert & Sons
Main St
Sar Uunm Ree
Carmel
Josephine
Vinezia
Hallett Street
John
Anna Kanuch
Pembroke Street
Alice Kobaska
Columbia Street
Zigmund
Mary Krysiak
Williston Street
Annie Sutay
Helen Staples
Stratford
Mary Ondek
Bond Street
Raymond
Marjorie Denahee
Liberty Street
Adams and
Maury Swatch
Hallet Street
Kazimira Czeszel
Clarence Street
William and Mary Ferguson
Olive Street
Clayton
Elizabeth Murray
Westport
Joseph and
Junia Carley
North Washington Avenue
Francia
Frances Herbert
Pixlee Place
Charles
Sophie Dobkwocki
Crescent Avenue
Anna Nemergut
Maple Street
Henry
Josephine Thompson
Colonial Street
Anton
Anna Milvich
Hancock Avenue
Giovanni
Libera Focovangelo
George Street
Gaetano
Beathera Gasparino
James Street
Filipe
Giovannina Malyo
Matteos
Maria Martire
Commercial Street
Cash Bargain
W. F. Kirkpatrick
Tatamore Egg Record
Kirkpatrick
Agricultural College
Bowie
Wirthmore
St, Albans
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