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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
4
An advertisement claims Sage Tea and Sulphur compounds darken gray hair. It touts a home recipe with Wyetha Sage and Sulphur, promising a gradual, lasting deep brown shine after several applications. The dubious remedy highlights ease of use and dramatic effects.
An elderly ad copy touts Tiz as magical for tired aching feet. promises relief from corns callouses blisters bunions and chilblains by drawing out acids and poison and says it makes feet comfortable fresh and happy urging readers to buy from druggists or department stores.
Advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a healing tonic for kidney problems. Claims many people are unaware of kidney trouble and notes rising insurance rejections due to undetected issues. Promises sample bottle for ten cents and lists bottle sizes and stores.
Connecticut political leaders weigh whether the national convention will name its committee at Hartford or keep the decision for Chicago. Delegates, about sixty from Connecticut, travel by train on June 4 to reach the convention opening June 7 in Chicago.
Heavy fog and strong wind tie up Bridgeport Sound shipping as tugboats including the Waly George Notifiers and Charles AWETT IAS stay near Penfield. The fleet withdraws before reaching Penfield, causing a rough, unsettled voyage and a near standstill in the Sound.
Yale Yankee Division executives and Kresge store managers will gather at the Hotel Statler in Detroit for a first ever full executive meeting. About 25 managers from Connecticut and New England will travel en masse to discuss business conditions and personnel.
London March 29 The Irish home rule bill advances to its second reading in the House of Commons amid a tense atmosphere and minimal public excitement. Government guards were stationed at Westminster. two motions to reject the bill are prepared by Labour and the former Premier Asquith, with further debate expected tomorrow as Asquith speaks against the measure.
Max Frederick, 367 Hustington, petitions for a tax abatement citing honorable discharge from Indian War service. He was pensioned March 8, 1883, after sustaining head injuries on the right side while serving with the army during General Custer’s last fight with the Indians.
New York March 29 The strike of bricklayers, underway since January, ended after a meeting between Mayor Wyland and city officials. Bricklayers and contractors agreed to resume work immediately. The dispute centered on wage increases and back pay.
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