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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
6
An advertisement touts a home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup claiming rapid relief within 24 hours. It promotes affordability and ease of preparation, suitable for bronchitis croup and asthma, urging readers to ask their druggist for 2.1/4 ounces of Pinex with directions.
An old advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood’s Pills as a “new combination family treatment” to ward off flu after illness. It claims these medicines purify blood build strength and regulate the system. Buyers are urged to obtain all or any one from the druggist.
Washington November 7 The War Department released a large casualty list totaling 640 American service members. Most deaths occurred from KIA, WIA, or disease with 366 confirmed dead. The roster highlights many names from southern and western states while New England representation is scarce. The list includes officers, corporals, privates, and others, with counties and hometowns noted.
A long lineup of names following ranks including sergeant major and musicians, with listings for Brooklyn New York Bristow Kentucky Dale Parl Tl wueyeet Edgar Hudson Lats sergeants majors and numerous privates across New York Illinois Georgia Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa Nebraska Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas. The fragment ends with a note that the list continues on page 10.
An old sales pitch touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples blackheads eruptions and eczema claiming the product cleanses blood improves facial skin and offers a free trial package via mail order. The hoax style copy emphasizes dramatic skin benefits and asks readers to request a trial.
Ambitious tonic Wendell's Ambition Pills offered with money back guarantee if not improving energy and vigor. Ad promises two days to feel better and a week to feel fine, with full refund after one box. Hindle Pharmacy and Jos D Hartigan advertise authorized guarantee and widespread dealer participation.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Dispepsin tablets as instant relief for indigestion sour stomach gas and headaches. It claims rapid action to ease acidity and stomach distress at very low cost in a bold sales pitch.
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