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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
11
An ad urges older adults to counter aging with REOLO tonics claiming to restore cell salts iron and oxygen to blood. It promises stronger energy and mental activity after six weeks of RECLO tablets, with a two week supply for one dollar.
Hindle's Drug Stores operate at 909 Main St at the corner of State and at 993 Main St near the arcade, serving customers with pharmacy goods and sundries.
The defendant in a Derby murder case pleads self defense as the key argument today. Testimony centers on alleged threats and prior visits, with the accused presenting details to justify the act.
Letters from Waterbury Connecticut to Somerset and Worcester state strong satisfaction with Oxidars for instant relief from asthma. Patrons Kendrick Col Amwell, Seton W a We, Hindle Drug Store, and Hartigan report dramatic benefits and money back guarantees.
An old advertisement touts a powder named for curing sickly children. It claims feverishness, coughs, and disorders are relieved by mothers using the remedy. Sold at drug stores as a substitute for other treatments.
Physicians and eye specialists prescribe Kon-Opto as a safe home remedy for eye troubles and to strengthen eyesight. Sold under money refund guarantee by all druggists.
A U S Brewers Association statement asserts withdrawal from political activity and supports state by state control on alcohol enforcement. It argues that each state may act independently under concurrent power, based on scientific findings and local legislation.
A gale damaged New York harbor operations as the Farrel yacht reportedly burned during a brush with rough seas. The schooner yacht Yacketary, owned by William N. Farrel of Sound Beach and head of Bridgeport Screw Co., was destroyed in the Jacobs Bros shipyard blaze. Other vessels, including Lipton’s Shinrock and Venitaic, narrowly escaped.
Attorney William J. Comley, for five weeks in the White Mountains to recover from a breakdown related to overwork in his municipal aid private practice, is expected to return to his hometown soon. A friend states he has shown steady improvement and is again in splendid condition.
Mayor Wilson will address a gathering of servicemen during a post event to bolster membership of the American Legion. Leroy Bennett leads the Bridgeport post and the event honors the local machine gun battalion, with details indicating a Milford location and tomorrow night timing.
Fragmentary report notes Chinese acquisition of a large number of aircraft to be used for various purposes including passenger and freight transport. The text mentions mining countries and hints at political context, with garbled names and phrases such as Aliss Ma the White.
Community announcement describes sale of forty foreign veteran tickets for a Chautauqua event featuring notable tenors and singers. It notes concerts on March 16 at Church venues, with reserved seats available and a meeting planned at Lyric Theater building to organize the veterans auxiliary. Local officials encourage participation by wives and daughters of veterans and indicate the sale remains open through mid March.
Fragmentary report from Patriarch Sadun cites Constantinople and a Vatican envoy warning of Armenian massacres. Message speaks of bloodshed, threats to Armenian regions, and growing danger amid violence and sieges.
A vintage ad advises using pure coconut oil as a safe shampoo option. It warns soaps and commercial shampoos may dry hair, recommending a small amount of coconut oil to produce a rich lather that cleanses dust and oil while leaving hair moisturized and manageable.
An ad style piece urges good health through dental care with X rays, extractions, and modern equipment. It profiles Krause and Turnes at 187 Warfield Avenue, promoting affordable prices, flexible payments, and extended hours from 3 am to 9 pm including Sundays as a local dental practice.
An article from the Journal of the American Medical Association cites Dr George Foster Bell urging three T s as crucial in physical health namely the teeth tonsils and intestinal toxemia. He describes cases linking mouth infection to eye inflammation and impaired vision showing rapid improvement after dental sanitation and tooth extraction. He argues for prompt dental exams as essential to preventing systemic illness and urges action now.
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