Nervous prostration relief via Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy
A West Philadelphia woman details decades of nervous prostration and faulty health. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health and enabling her to do housework. The letter urges other women with nervous symptoms to seek the remedy from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia
Lydia F. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Frank
Lydia &. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Break A Child's Cold With California Syrup Of Figs
An old ad says California Syrup of Figs cleanses the stomach liver and bowels to relieve a sick child. A teaspoonful is claimed to move waste and ease coughsn snuffles fever and sore throat. Mothers urged to ask for authentic California Fig Syrup and beware counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cfornia Fig Syrup Company
A Spring Medicine For Better Health
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a safe blood purifier and tonic to combat disease and debility. It claims effectiveness for eczema rheumatism loss of appetite tiredness and general weakness, suitable for all ages including invalids and convalescents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Isi
Signs of W Pooranged stomach and lingering illness
Historic advert reads as a medical tonic promotion listing stomach pain swollen breath and fever symptoms. It urges parents to seek Dr True's Wimity Laxative and Worm Tospedder from Dr J F Teuc & Co of Auburn Maine, mentioning Mrs Nortat of Hesston and unclear remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. True
Nortat
Hesston
Tess
Obituary notices from a local city paper
Obituary notices describe several local deaths and services across Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Individuals include William Berdly, Patrick Woolaghan, Jane Spaulding, Margaret Brewster, William Trumbull, Henry Risley, Annie Kane, Edwin Beyer, and Catherine Stumpf, with details of funerals, cemeteries, and family survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane S. Burt
Die Spaulding
For I
Fnre
Dieud
Alben
Craryville
Margaret Th. Breswstopdt Levi
John Brewster
Auth
Braintree
Brewster
John
South Braintree High
Rosist
Julia Av
Susan City
William He Brunybull
William TH. Trumbull
Park Avenue
Jtev
George MM. Brown
Court Park City
Foresters of America
Courthin Club
Plattford
Spring Grove
Hartford
Henry T. Risley
Henry L
Margiv
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Suntse Company
Mis Dounelte Risley
Pequonnoch
Mace
Ofelack
St Charles’ Church
Suvial
St. Michael’s
Annie Kane
Annie Wana
Fridg
Mig Lines
Denry B. Bishop
Hairfield
Park Cemetery
Edwin Beyer
Edwin Borer
Lowaneh
Gem Heist Report in Turmoil Across Town
A chaotic report describes a maid, missing gems valued at 1506 dollars, and a family treasure feared stolen. Authorities pursue suspects while whispers of wealth and betrayal swirl around a defunct household. Police have secured terms and descriptions of alleged culprits amid frantic community rumors.
Suffrage Leaders Press for Susan B Anthony Amendment
A march and mass meeting underline the push for national woman suffrage. Speaker Tavemeier calls Connecticut senators to support the Susan B Anthony amendment in the U S Senate. Resolutions condemn police treatment of protesters and demand investigations of Washington workhouse conditions. Brandegee and McLean urged to back Republican support for the amendment.
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United States
Congress of Nations
Round Table
Washington
Immanitary
Washinegeton
Brandegeq and
Mclean
Republican Party
Susan DB. Anthony
Senate
Car stolen from Stratford resident found abandoned
Stolen vehicle belonging to C. A. Davis of 498 Housatonic Avenue Stratford was recovered abandoned in Westport last night after being taken the previous Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Davis
Housatonic Avenue
Stratford
Westport
War Bureau Approves Labor Meeting in New York
The War Bureau endorses a labor union gathering under central labor union auspices urging Americans to back British labor efforts. Speakers include Appleton and Butterworth of the Supervisors Union, with coverage of British commission delegates and wartime public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teridgeport
Mages
Central Labor Union
Bnghi
Wnglisik
Speikers
Woo, Appleton
Reneril Society
Andes
Cire Mettain
Joshi Butterworth
Suip Constructors’ Union of Haoghind
Iawo
New Hder
New York
Cestral
Mertire
British Empire
Butterworth
Nuin
Libor
Judge Walsh to Speak at Home School Rally
The Bridgeport war bureau hosts the final neighborhood rally in public schools at Howe school West End tomorrow evening. Speakers include Judge John S. Pullman and Hon. John J. Walsh of Norwalk, with a program of invocations songs and two addresses.
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Judge Walsh
Bridgeport War Bureau
Howe School
West End
John S. Pullman
Johny J. Walsh
Norwalk
Thomas Kelly
Doctor Pretends Cure for ATs Trailing Voter Fraud Scheme
A city con artist claimed a harmless medicine cure, soliciting payments from patients at a local address. He disappeared with funds after promising a Saturday return, prompting police to investigate as detectives trace his whereabouts. Community rally organizers announce plans amid ongoing concerns and neighborhood turnout.
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Petro
Tyrnay
Pt AL
Goa
Ptaptilton
Havites
Spurigis
Mass
Lin Wis
Eure
Aver
East Enders Schedule Patriotic Rally Tonight
East Enders plan a patriotic rally this evening with Colonel Aunon A Alling of Croy ermar Polyomius and Earl Fooster as speakers. The event aims to aid residents in the Mast Wad area and includes a Lincoln School orchestra and Liberty chorus, led by Miss Sybil Gorman and Clayton T. Stevens, with community members assisting.
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William i Cavarnaugh
Willie
Yunniwal
Weedig Ners
William Berdly
Cequiieta
Terrenes Ea
Eeegerers
Warner Tiusdies
Ala Pavan
IR N.Y
Foam Vina
Jinan
Vidas
Sus
Seavrow
Baril
Niehels
Sun of the
Dai Parrick
Maelish
Geriidther
Lindley Street
Weluelk
Levi
Michels
Michels Comebery
Praternst Order
Gles
St. Patrick’s Chneeh
Alis
Helen Culo Kne
MM Norm
Emiglish
Brotheamies
Thomas
Joseph Tonas Coren
Thomas Carvorun
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ile
Minds Port
Flo
Liberty Ordnance Company
Cateerine Fay
Tenhiais Avenue
Careoram
St. Angustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Aunon A. Alling
Croyermar
Tony Hee
Eeloek
Br Roy
Mather T. J. Smith
Lev
William Hedbpsan
He Earte Mittee
Vincent Whitney
Ehaimmuin
Ao Willa Hell Owen Furns
Lenya Mr
Liberty
Lincwvin
At¢Hith
Clnyton Tt
Stevens
Lincoln School
Bath
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South Avenna
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Oaklawn
Fairfield
Catherine Stumpf
Catherine
Nicholas Wil
John Ashcroft
George
Stumps
Durlford
Brumiph
Mire
Crillettle
Deming
Winsted
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Fia
Iverton
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Frederick Stemmetz
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St. Pintos Lather Church
Apio Upherey Lodee
Lakeview
Ordee
Lavoghiner
Ganrads
Meyer
Itledrad Miller
Bredevick
Marenvek
Mareter
Wrelow
Ghoyenes
Vesternyy
Hee Qauughtia
Jorening Courtney
Aeyaange
Mies
Collin
Parl Bieler
Amd
Trop Danpeiter
St. Miedorul
Croddan
Houdieu
Ta GerTaun Company
York
Casteria
War Bureau
Labor
The
Marseillaise
Tlon
Folin
Pullman
John J. Walsh
America
Ar. Bennett
PEPSI
U.S. Way
Pape
Ats
Rilies
Pont of Atten Re
Tient
W. Fairehild
Willian
Daniel Walker
Harry
John Renehy
East Enders
Milford
Swanson Cottass
Samuel Arnold
Farily
S. 8
Food Administration
Swift
Black River
Gibb’s
Rene
Everybody
Richardson's & Robbin
van Camp
Public Market
State and Bank
Star Press
Exeekt Printing. Service
Putghess
Gress Bhordlaviad
oSeteet School For
Maderd Duriness
UG Bap Lda
Rand, Inc
Ondifion
Csomewistnos
Masonic Temple
Peloniss
MEIGS
Main ST
Fatryfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Sedmagles Young
Corner Elm ST
Vhe Bank
First Bridgeport National Bank
State and Malin Streets
Cannon Sureli
Otlo Schulze
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