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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
11
An advertisement touts Brownatone a harmless hair tint claiming it covers gray without damaging hair. It promises natural shades from Garden to Medium Brown and Dark Brown to Black, rubs in minutes and resists washing. Druggists sell and recommend it with a free trial offer for 12 cents postage.
An old advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a spring tonic to enrich blood and boost vitality. It claims winter illness leaves blood crowded with waste, causing pale skin and fatigue, and promises improvement in appetite sleep complexion and energy with either liquid or tablet form.
In a letter Mrs Irving Gould of Chesterland Ohio appeals to mothers about Dr Frue s Worm Expel and Elixir products. She notes her housebound child improved with Buzir and urges other mothers to try the remedies explaining common worm symptoms and the family laxative. Ad copy invites readers to buy the large size from all dealers.
Old time remedy once used by grandmothers is now marketed as Wheeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. It claims to darken gray hair evenly, restore gloss, and give an appearance of fullness after a few applications.
John Burroughs the famed naturalist died suddenly while returning to his home from a train journey. Relatives chose the burial plot near the Catskills and his birthplace near the old house and Woodchuck Hole. Edison Ward and Tirestone kinship friends were among expected mourners. services planned for Saturday at Alverny near the Hudson. condolence messages poured in but kept private.
Probate records show the Griswold estate valued at 55 000 with 50 000 in personal property. Real estate is listed at 16 541 and securities and mortgage investments at 59 019 28. Widow Lottie A and children Frederick Lt Charles Ma Chartotle My and Arther H, all residents of Trumbull, stand to inherit per the filing.
Rehearsals for Casey's Frivolities begin Monday evenings at 7 40 in St Augustine's hall with Knights of Columbus members preparing for Privolities of 1921 to be staged by Coach Toe Whalen at the Casino on Wednesday May 18. Future rehearsals move to Mondays and Fridays at St Augustine's hall.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Gets-It to remove corns by applying drops and waiting for the corn to peel away as if it sleeps. The copy promises painless, easy relief with a cheap price, attributed to Lawrence & Co. of Avor t last rent.
March 10 report details the removal of a ragged bullet half an inch long from the brain of Rom an Leondowski at Sing Sing. Dr. William L. Chapman performed the trephining and urged cautious optimism, noting recovery will be assessed over months.
TOTO reports 65000 pounds of morphine reach China yearly via routes through Japan with imports from England and Tyia, while Baron Fujimura condemns the traffic as a breach of humanity. Japanese officials cite the Opium Law of 1919 and a January 1 new act to curb exports and smuggling under an international treaty signed in 1912 but not ratified.
In Bridgeport a suspect held in an auto theft case refuses to speak as detectives pursue the investigation. Police report that Sul sanna and his alleged brother and wife were seen near East Main street after the arrest. Investigators say stolen cars carried New York plates, with Connecticut plates discarded, as authorities sort connections across two states.
The great Italian actress Duse reappears in Milan after retirement prompted by Gabriele D'Annunzio. Reports from Rome say she has regained strength, aided by the Queen of Italy’s persuasion. She will perform mainly with Bis nocchi Zaccani, a leading Italian actor, and a box has reportedly been engaged for her first show.
Paris reports doctors examining the 1921 conscription and using x ray bone analysis to judge brain work and labor suitability. They identify a new ideal medical type with short legs and a strong torso, citing examples like Georgen Carpentier as an illustration of limb proportions.
Tax Collector Howard I Smith will file about 1200 tax liens with the town clerk at 5:01 PM as the first step to collect 1919 taxes due April 1 1920. Liens remain on property until taxes are paid and liens removed. delinquents comprise about 4 percent of Bridgeport’s roughly 24000 taxpayers. Sheriff Maloney placed an attachment on the Black Rock estates for 440 dollars on the city’s behalf for 1910 taxes.
A vintage ad promotes Marshroot as a kidney and bladder remedy from Dr Carey. It claims dramatic testimonials, a money back guarantee, and widespread availability through druggists. It warns of kidney disease and urges readers to seek Marshroot to avoid suffering.
Paris dispatch reports nearly two hundred American soldiers found in Argonne forest ruins, more than five years after the armistice. Many still search remote areas for additional missing remains as authorities confirm the grim find and ongoing recovery efforts.
A mock government notice touts eat onions as sound medical advice, noting onions are cheap at two cents per round in general districts and one fourth price in producing areas. It jokes about vapor aroma and limits, then mentions 300,000 surplus gas masks for sale and a hippopotamus with keen scent.
Malien arches may result from incorrect posture. Savages barefoot or in soft moccasins walked with toes straight ahead, avoiding foot-discomfort. Modern shoes force outward toe position, stressing the arch and causing flat feet. Cantilever Shoes promote proper carriage with a natural inner sole line and lightly tied heel, plus a flexible shank for support and arch protection.
An article extols Redfern corsets as the path to faultless dressing, with three models described for different figures. The pink coutil short full figure model features a low top, elastic thigh insert, and front support. a low front high back, long boned back model suits well developed figures. a suede cloth soft model suits slight figures with a low bust and flexible top, priced at $5.00.
Moth proof bags help pack away winter clothes free from dust and moth damage for six months. Tarine Bags come in Muff, Overcoat, Suit, and Ulster sizes with Cedarized options and paper sheets priced from 12 cents to 2.10 dollars, plus burlap-free Dust Proof Bags and moth products available in assorted sizes. Basement.
Women's fine knit ted garments with Italian silk tops feature vests in white and bodice styles in flesh color. Styles offered in regular and extra sizes with prices around $3.50 to $4.00. Mary Cour.
The Miller Maid suede pump debuts a soft gray hue designed to pair with brows wear and gray blue or black outfits. It features a strap with pejorations, a perforated collar and vamp, with high or baby Louis heels and welted soles. Main floor display. Also offers Pajama Suits for Men in percales madras, only 120 suits at $1.85 a pair. Plain Thin Brown stock touted at 63 cts regular. six for 50 cts. Tumblers sold in dozens for 75 cts.
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