Backache Kidneys Ad Claims Doans Pill Cure
Doubt disappears as Bridgeport readers see a testimonial about backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. Vannah Carlson of 117 Clinton Avenue says Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing pain after one box bought at Wright's Drug Store. She recalls December 4 1916 when she praised the remedy and urged others to use the same product from Bullock Miller Blilburn Co Buffalo NY advertisement.
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Bridgeport
Dean
ATC
Vannah Carlson
Clinton Avenue
Wright
Alrs. Carlson
Doan
Carlson
Iester- Blilburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Passengers Return Home as U Boat Periscope Fears Rise
A New York liner, delayed a week, reaches home amid gunfire on a periscope-like object and reports of German air raids near Covent Garden. Passengers recall thunder of guns, fears of torpedo, and relief at safe return as a nurse storyteller recounts wartime nights and arrests in London.
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New York
Pel
Bondon
Agai
Reagan
Tuscania
Auraria
Audania
Cunard
Woln Bull
W. de 2Ignier Bealey
Royal Flying Corps
Flo
No Holiday for Collectors at Income Tax Office
The federal income tax office in the post office building will be open all day to assist callers who have not yet visited. Taxpayers urged to attend promptly as many come in daily. payments must be by back or money order, not cash. Returns for those under thresholds are not affected by excess profits tax rules, though others must file with applicable forms.
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Lax
Laxyaiyers
Millions Face Starvation in Armenia Persia and Syria
A cable from U S Minister in Tehran to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions reports dire famine across Armenia Persia and Syria. Desperate crowds cry for food and violence rises as hunger spreads. Relief official Vickery warns conditions may worsen before the harvest due in four to five months.
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Informatisn
Orkey
Armenia
Persia
Syria
Presbyterian Bombad of Foreign Mission
U. Ss
John J. Caldwell
Teheran
State Department
St Sereurs
Charles TH. Vickery
Amenian Relief Committee
Jerusalam
Atv
Vickery
Aimerferur
Hity
Palestina
Russian Caucasus
After Inventory Clean-Up Sale in All Departments
After Inventory Clean-Up Sale in All Departments TODAY AND TOMORROW. Every fancy winter overcoat included with many styles but not every size. Scotch and heather mixtures in browns and grays. 29 Overcoats at $12.50 values to $20. 26 Overcoats at $18.50 values to $30.
Medium and light weight overcoats deeply discounted
A local advertises a final clearance of men coats and suits with wide price cuts. Overcoats include Tan Coverts at 10 dollars and 9 coats at 14.50, trench belters at 19.50, and 18 coats in a 29.50 lot. Also listed are 98 overcoats and a large selection of suits reduced to 14.50 through 94.50.
Fur and Fur Lined Coats at Special Reductions
The Raccoon Auto Coats feature finely blended skins with discounts. Formerly priced at 200 dollars, now 149.50. models at 250 dollars reduced to 198.50. Natural Muskrat lined black coats with Persian Lamb and Otter collars 89.50. Three blended Muskrat lined coats with Persian Lamb collars 76.50. Raccoon collared black dog skin coat 29.50.
Economies in Downstairs Salesroom Brightens Fashion Prices
A Downtown shop advertises men and women outerwear and clothing bargains. Mackinaws run 4.90 to 8.80 with wool collars, sheepskin coats at 29.50, short coats 5.90, buffalo roote coats 29, vests 5, reach jackets 3.75, men s raincoats to 19.50, odd work trousers 2.50, sweaters 8, and women s tailored suits repriced to 14.75 for quick clearance.
Hats and Caps at Great Value in Sale Message
Caps and cloth hats offered at 50 cents each. D Knitted Wool Helmets reduced from two dollars to one dollar and fifty cents. Other hats formerly priced at $1.50 now drop to $1. Soft felt hats priced at $3.
Two-Day Sale in Men's Furnishings and Boys' Clothing
Offers across the Men s Furnishings Dept highlight deep discounts on negligee shirts from 95 cents to 1 85. Silk crepes and fibre silks cut from $7 50 $8 values to $5 95. Neckwear 50 65 1 2s 1 45. Auto mufflers and silks trimmed with 20 percent off. Boys School Overcoats suits and juvenile overcoats priced 4 90 to 12 90. Odds knickers 1 to 3 dollars. corduroys 2.00. sweaters 4.00. Jackets and undergarments also offered.
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Madras
Chic Serge Dresses for Little Girls
Youthful navy serge outfits with old blue and gold embroidery priced at 12.50 and 15.00 for navy green and black serge frocks braided in black. Faille silk collars and tailored serge coats with white satin collars and embroidered blouses priced at 13.50.
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Faille
Girls Play Suits in Blue and Khaki Reduced
Comfortable bloomer dresses with middy blouses and pleated skirts in blue and khaki for girls sizes 6 to 14, now reduced to 3.45. Regular shoppers note the practical design and durable fabric for everyday wear.
Women's House Dresses Clearout Ends Soon
Full ad style notice offering women’s house dresses priced at $1 to $1.50 with sizes 36 to 44. Percale patterns described as neat and patterned. Advertisement notes closeout event at a local store.
Pretty Blouses in the Sale and Lingerie Prices
Special lot of lingerie waists offered at $1 each with Voile and lace trimmed styles at $1.98. Georgettes in white pink and other shades $3.65. Wash Silk and Crepe de Chine waists $2.48. Durable petticoats and imitation heatherbloom at $1. Quilted vests $1. Shetland wool sweaters $6.50 with Sailor collars and sashes. Former prices $8.50 reduced to $6.50.
Odds and Ends in the Muslin Underwear Department
Sale items include Envelope Chemises trimmed with Wallace at 2 for $1, soiled Night Gowns reduced to 1.24, Boudoir Caps in crepe de chine and lace 48c, Children's Drawers 3 for $1, Tea Uprons in multiple styles 25c, Lisle Vests 39c, and women’s Bodice straps and shoulder styles offered at 39c.
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Nainsock
Wallace
Clearence sale on men and women shoes now slashed
Men s and Women s Shoes Cordo Russia genuine Cordovan values to 10 now 6.85. Women s high lace White Kid Boots formerly 8.50 now 4.75. Women s Novelty Brown gray kid cloth tops brown kid and Russia calf values 5.50 to 12 now 5.85. Pumps and Oxfords 3.85 4.85 and 5.85.
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Chemwood
Main ST
Corner Elm ST
Cartwright
Main Street
John S
Louis XV
BET Deg
Masonic Temple
U. & Food Administration
Valencia
Florida
Porto Rico
Washington
Public Market
State & Bankits
East Main ST
American Dyeing & Cleaning CO
Cannon Street
Optio Scititar & Son
Spectan
Herbert Smith Storage and Trucking Co
Herbert Smith
Hounry LL. Cram
See'y and Treas
John St. Residinec
Mead St
Meigs & Co
Incorporated Outfitters
Faerfiely Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
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