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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1921
Page
12
An old advertisement promotes Pepto-Mangan as a tonic to improve blood and resistance. It claims rich red blood helps fight disease and fatigue, boosts energy, and supports vigor. The ad urges asking for Pepto-Mangan by name and notes it comes in tablet form at stores.
The piece promotes a home remedy to dissolve dandruff using ordinary ingredients applied nightly. It asserts most dandruff disappears by morning after several applications and promises improved hair quality, advising readers to obtain the remedy at a drug store.
Bridgeport service men plan to attend the Hartford hearing before the appropriations committee as the World War bonus proposal shifts from 2 million to 5 million dollars. Veterans express mixed views, urging fiscal restraint while supporting aid for needy veterans, with debate over 100 dollar payments and overall economic conditions shaping the decision.
A U S Congress report discusses Alaska reindeer expansion as a potential boost for meat, detailing breeding, parasite control, storage, and processing capacity. It cites projected outputs, investments, and the goal of increasing supply to meet demand, with figures on herd size and possible yields.
An advertisement touts a home remedy using common sage and other ingredients to darken gray hair. It claims the mix causes no odor, spreads evenly, and leaves hair looking younger after repeated use. The copy urges readers to buy from local stores and promises natural, lasting color.
The AP reports that John Reed, American writer and Socialist leader, earned a prominent rank in Soviet Russia behind Lenin and Trotsky. The account recalls his arrival from Chicago, his fiery critiques of Soviet policy, and his controversial push for American communism, ending with his death in Moscow last autumn. Reed's outspoken stance and clash over language policy at the congress are noted, along with Beharthal’s reflections on his life and beliefs.
The Grand Jury of the United States District Court will convene on February 23 to hear liquor violation cases. Hartford district attorney L. Smith indicated no final indictments or counts have been determined, and he could not provide specifics on how many cases will be presented. The inquiry centers on liquor traffic laws involving Jaco Tevy, proprietor of Compo Ton, Testport, with details pending final review. American Automobile Business 12 noted as a major manufacturer of finished goods.
Rome February 13 Professor Boni archaeologist and Palatine excavations director will attempt a new effort to grow sweet potatoes in Italy. He has received a batch of seed potatoes from the United States and aims to keep them true to type despite past Italian plantings reverting to ordinary potatoes. Boni notes old manuscripts show ancient Romans grew them.
An advertising item claims Malsified coconut oil shampoo cleanses hair and scalp with a greaseless formula. It touts gentle cleansing, quick drying, and silky, manageable results, urging readers to buy at drug stores and to insist their pharmacist stock Malsified.
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