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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
3
The listing promotes Bayer aspirin tablets for headaches colds pain neuralgia rheumatism and related conditions. It notes the Bayer name as a genuine aspirant, prescribed by physicians for years, and mentions handy boxed packs of twelve coated tablets branded Aspirinia as a Bayer trademark.
An old advertisement urges readers to relieve neuralgia pain instantly with a trial bottle of St Jacobs Liniment. It claims instant relief for facial, head, or any body pain by rubbing the tender nerve area, adding the product is harmless, non burning, and does not discolor the skin.
An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a quick antiseptic cure to keep airways open and prevent colds. It urges sleeping with a window open, guarding nasal passages, and taking two small bottles from drug stores for ongoing relief. The copy emphasizes safety and long use dating back over decades.
In Greenwich, Superior Court Judge John Sweeter granted a nonsuit in a lawsuit brought by James Pr Pt, administrator of six year old John Mann, against car owner John A. Husted. The suit, seeking $10,000 damages for the April 10, 1916 Lake Avenue fatality, claimed negligence by the automobile operator Henry E. Howes. The defense contended the boy ran into the car.
Commissioner R. S. Stoeckel will hear motor vehicle violation complaints today at the county court. The list of those appearing includes John Dowaliby of164 W Street. Charles H. Kneeland of 189 Denver Avenue. James O'Brien of 208 Harrall Avenue. Carlo Mattesoli of 6 Dewey Street. Ralph Lafrant of 1120 Read Street. J. White of Myrtle Beach. W. A. Stags of Stratford. Martin Finley of Milford. Michael Toros of Greens Farms. D. E. Shepard of 483 Golden Hill Street. Joseph Burke of 67 Howard Avenue. James Madatina of 2731 Main Street. Ignata Tish of 335 Madison Avenue. Conference attendees include Bronk Penny Caesar Ingei Stevenson Kranik Stein Edward A. Daving and others.
A disputed courtroom transcript recounts a verdict ordering a $300 payment after a witness called a clerk disparaging names. The defense argued Steinfeld had a bad character, while the prosecution alleged theft and defamatory remarks.
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce plans a referendum in the Bridgeport Progress bulletin. Voters will decide two questions: support for a 26 percent raise in teachers salaries and approval of spending 2,500,000 dollars for school buildings over three to four years.
Judge John R. Booth reserved decision in the Huntington action of John Tutor against Suma Surm over damages to a tree on a leased farm. Tutor seeks $500 in damages as the defense denies the charges stating the case concerns farm lease issues and property. Also reported American sailors were released in Mazatlan after arrest for assault charges involving a Mexican citizen.
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