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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
13
Early dispatches from Vera Cruz report 2000 or more dead in the western state. Reports of destruction include vanished villages and inundated towns as rescuers scour mountain streams. Saltillo is said to be virtually destroyed with eight bodies recovered.
One of the strongest testimonials to CINOT comes from Mr. Joy a longtime employe of the British American Co He says his stomach trouble from night work and cold lunches left him near death but two CINOT bottles restored his health He endorses the remedy and cites improved appetite weight gain and relief from soreness The ad lists Hartigan’s Drug Stores and other outlets selling CINOT across Connecticut for distribution.
Be careful what you wash your hair with many soaps and prepared shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. Mulasted coconut oil shampoo is advertised as pure and breezeless, cheap, and long lasting for the whole family. It moistens hair to produce rich lather, cleanses, rinses easily, and leaves hair quick drying, soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to comb. It also claims to remove dust dirt and dandruff.
Local bar association plans a complimentary dinner for Judge John W. Banks, newly elevated to the Superior court bench. The event is Friday night January 16 at 7 o'clock at the Algonquin club with speakers Justice George W. Wheeler, Attorney John J. Phelan, and Homer B. Cummings. Chairing the event is Charles S. Canfield with a committee including Jacob B. Klein Samuel C. Shaw John M. Pullman and Albert J. Merritt.
Knitted garments stretch when dried in ordinary methods. A safe method uses a large Turkish towel suspended between chairs as a cradle. Lay the garment on the towel, squeeze gently, turn to expose wet parts, and air dry to maintain shape.
A flood of quit claim, mortgage, and warranty deeds records transfers of two dozen parcels along Nichols East Main streets Ellsworth Avenue Carroll Union and Fairfield avenues. Notable actions include Isidor and Charles Birnbaum to Max Buechler, Bodnar to West Side Bank, and Gendel to Arnold. Also liens and attachments across addresses. a Forest land estimate notes 550 million acres remaining in the United States with extensive planting needed to restore productivity.
An antiseptic cream balm promises to keep nose and throat clear and antiseptic day and night. It claims to open air passages instantly, relieve clogged nostrils and swollen membranes, and ease discharge with soothing relief, marketed as trusted for over thirty years.
BUENOS AIRES, Jan. The French steamer Marie from Havre and Vigo for Rio Janeiro and this port arrived here yesterday with five passengers dead, seven dangerously ill, and a large number of others suffering from an influenza outbreak. The ship's doctor said he attended fifty patients daily since the disease began and it continued to spread to other passengers. The ship has been ordered into quarantine. The disease is reported to be cerebral pneumonic and intestinal in its most dangerous form.
Forty eight members of Ma chinists Lodge No 80 and Saxinet Lavit its business agent were refused admission to the International Association of Machinists club annual meet in the club room on Broad street under surveillance by four city detectives. No 30 members were admitted in groups of seven with one member entering. Police were on duty to prevent breach of peace and said no remarks were made to Lavit or his followers. Officers of the club elected last night were President Charles Dreifort Vice President William Parson Recording Secretary John Hayden Treasurer Harry Webster.
Shelton officials voted to abolish continuation classes linked to local evening schools for 14 to 16 year olds. Following a three month trial and a compulsory attendance law for those without eighth grade, Superintendent Fowler recommended discontinuance.
ISH REPUBLIC FIRMLY FOUNDED BY COUNT JOSEPH PLUNKETT. London dispatch reports Ireland's republic strengthens as Britain fails to curb national will. Parliament acts to settle disputes, develop fisheries, housing, and direct trade, with Irish consuls abroad and aims to be free of English control. Also includes ad for PAZO OINTMENT.
World War veteran William Albers, despite a cork foot prosthesis, passes all police tests and is appointed to the New York Police Department. Commissioner Enright commends his performance on applicant tests. A bomb once exploded near him on the Western Front, tearing off his right toe.
Factory employes in the city may soon buy shares in the Chamber of Commerce building and loan project. At a meeting of the Employment Managers' association at Bridgeport club yesterday a plan was laid to designate 4 men per shop to collect dues for the building and loan plan each month. Representatives of the building and loan association explained the plan and secured cooperation from the factory managers in placing shares among workers.
Mrs David Lloyd George, wife of the Prime Minister, sat as a Welsh quarter sessions magistrate in Carnarvon marking a historic first for Welsh women in the judiciary.
An 8 ounce bottle of medicated alcohol was consumed at Union Station Providence Rhode Island on January 9. Rescue attempts showed little effect, and Nelson was hospitalized after the act. The incident is treated as a suicide attempt with uncertain outcome.
London January 8 Viscount Astor parliamentary secretary to the health ministry told the Society of Architects that England must rebuild to meet housing needs not with half a million houses but around a hundred thousand. He warned against merely clearing plague spots in cities and urged a broader program, optimistic about spring and summer labor.
A fire aboard the steamship Louisville moored at Fletcher’s docks Hoboken caused damage estimated at not less than 450000. Workmen aboard escaped injury except two men overcome by smoke as five fireboats and the Hoboken fire department battled the blaze through the dining saloon to the superstructure.
Empire Trade Exhibition in London, the largest in the country, will begin soon under royal patronage. Prime Minister Lloyd George heads the council with Bonar Law Long Geddes and dominion premiers, planning a six month run that may stretch to a permanent imperial commerce hall.
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