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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
15
A vintage advertisement touts Begg's Mustarina made of true yellow mustard with added pain relievers. It promises heat and non blistering relief for rheumatic pains sciatica gout backache and bronchitis, claiming faster results than old fashioned plasters. Prices listed as 30 and 60 cents.
A 19th century style ad promotes Cascarets as a gentle, natural tonic to aid the liver and cleanse the colon without harsh purgatives. It claims they prevent constipation bilious attacks stomach disorders and headaches. It notes twenty five million boxes sold yearly and that they work while you sleep.
An old ad touts “Diamond Dyes” guaranteed to color wool, silk, linen, cotton or blends. It promises rich, fadeless results on fabrics and even feathers and draperies. Directions are printed on the package, with a Diamond Dye Color Card to match materials.
Coroner Elis Mix concludes Charles W. Evarts county health officer died in the Chamber of Commerce building fire as an accident. He criticizes building conditions including insufficient fire escapes and lack of sprinkler system, with partitioned halls hindering egress and smoking in the basement. Officials allegedly allowed hall partitioning after talks with architects. a possible ignition from friction caused by materials near waste and oil tanks near the boiler room. No criminal liability.
Dr John L Brand once known as Professor X recognizes his wife at a reunion after three years. The meeting occurred at the home of their son Commander Charles Brand. Brand, once aphasia victim, is regaining health and strength as his mental powers return slowly. Mrs Brand will stay with him until full recovery.
The Dairymen's League announced that milk prices will fall in February to 3.48 per 100 pounds, about an eight percent decrease. The cut follows a January drop in wholesale butter and cheese prices used to determine milk value. No further details were provided.
The Read furniture house promises the best obtainable pieces amid scarce labor. Golden Oak sets including bureau chiffonier bed and dressing table are offered with sale prices from 160 to 198 dollars, featuring brass trim and special designs.
A newspaper snippet markets fabrics and furniture with sale prices. Cotton flannel fabric described as fine and soft with striped patterns and colors. Multiple items including mahogany chifoniers and bureaus listed with regular and sale prices across floors.
Unwrapped caramels and marshmallow patties appear among assorted confections at the WalnutDates display. A pig mascot appears in the adjacent display as part of the store’s seasonal candy setup.
Imported cotton fabric with a soft finish that withstands laundry. Reproductions in linen damask patterns. Peanut clusters raisin clusters nougats and golden cubes featured. Table cloths 70x70 inches regular price 4.50 but 3.75 with napkins 20 inches square regular price 6.50 but 5.50. Main floor.
Meriden January 20 police chiefs from Hartford New Haven Stamford Waterbury Bridgeport New Britain Middletown Greenfield and others attended the funeral of Charles B Bowen Meriden chief of police who died Saturday night Services were held at Hubbard Memorial Chapel with chiefs acting as honorary pallbearers.
Hartford Jan 20 Following the announcement that acting President Henry Perkins of Trinity College told Prof. Edward Stumphrey his resignation would be advisable a strong movement to keep Prof. Humphrey in his chair began today by the student body. The undergraduate body held a mass meeting this afternoon.
Boston January 20 efforts to obtain the release of a considerable number of prisoners at Deer Island believed to be radicals subject to deportation were renewed with a petition in federal court for writs of habeas corpus on behalf of 107 persons.
In Nant Haven on January 20, federal judge Garvant ruled on the United States versus International Silver Company of Merden. The government challenges alleged labor law violations related to display and labor practices at the facility. The decision addresses the amended complaint and potential orders pending further proceedings.
A catalog style ad lists Axminster and Wilton rug sizes from small mats to large 9x42 feet with prices from 4.50 to 90.00. Also advertised are English Japanese and American porcelain sets with assorted piece counts and border designs, some items noted as slightly damaged. A long column of new books is described with titles by Johnston Hergesheimer and others, highlighting spiritualism, romance, and dramas.
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