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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1920
Page
13
An advertisement touts Poslam eczema treatment from FEceney Laboratories 242 West 47th Street New York City. It claims rapid improvement for eczema pimples rash scalp scale herpes and related skin disorders and offers a free sample by mail.
An old advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a tonic to lift fatigue, pale appearance, and low energy. It claims improved red blood, stronger health, and easier fight against ailments, with both liquid and tablet forms and endorsements by physicians.
A health advertisement claims fiery eczema clears quickly with Mentho-Sulphur. It touts sulphur’s germ destroying properties and says the preparation heals infected skin and leaves it smooth. The ad urges sufferers to get Mentho-Sulphur from a druggist and use it as directed.
Nov 7 report discusses the League of Nations planned use of economic and financial blockade as a tool if needed. It notes Article XVI allows trade severance and intercourse restrictions against a breaking state, with nonmembers potentially affected.
The Gould Memorial Church of the Holy Trinity at Margnis Lafitte near Paris has been dedicated and placed in the care of American and British colonies there. The white stone building sits on a knoll by a public park, with an unfinished interior featuring a large curved fresco The Ascension. Nearby Maisons Lafitte hosts Mr Gould and his stables.
Judge Samuel W. Greene of Loutaville Ky, a Board of Lectureship member of The First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, spoke Saturday night at 871 Lafayette Street. About 600 attended as Greene highlighted Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, and described how she began teaching through spiritual healing and its extensive practice. He stated the world seeks a religion that heals the sick and tells them to be well.
The Board of Education will meet tonight for its first session since the election. New member Mary Cut will join, replacing William Bella, with other officials to be elected and seating arrangements discussed.
The ad promotes Cascareta as a remedy for stomach upset and dull heads. It claims quick relief with one or two pills at night and waking clear. It notes prices of 25 29 and 30 cents and mentions children liking Cascareta.
In a United Church address Dr. William Horace Day cited Dr. Wilfred Grenfell as a model of life long adventure. He contrasted physical daring with the higher quest of intellect, industry, healing, and the adventure of the mind influenced by faith in Jesus Christ.
The schooner Espérante, winner of the North Atlantic yacht racing title, arrived in Gloucester Massachusetts after a 65 hour voyage from Halifax. Thousands greeted the ship but local committees missed the homecoming due to the late arrival. A banquet at the state armory tomorrow will honor the vessel with Governor Coolidge as guest of honor.
Foreign visitors in Madrid report clocks everywhere but Spaniards show little concern for exact times. Appointments and meals often start late, officials keep guests waiting, tailors delay fitting, trains run on a loose schedule. The common refrain is that the precise hour is nothing to them.
A survey covers film production costs focusing on interior sets and costume reuse. It cites Vincent Coleman born in New York on Second Avenue, starting on stage with Constance Talmadge, 24, aiming to unite acting on stage and screen. It notes Lila from Bollywood lives in Cal, sister Pegoy on Broadway. Gish family uses their surname. contrasts Viola Bana and Shirley Mason. asks about first photoplay with legitimate stage stars.
Milford announces the fourth annual Milford Red Cross roll call to begin next Sunday November 1 for one week as part of a peacetime service program.
Blg Dullian of 1920 Seaview Avenue was arrested Saturday night for the alleged theft of a cap from the tailor shop of I. Lefkowitz, 357 East Main Street. Dullian was captured after a chase of setlocks and stopped only after Policeman Thomas Donnelly fired his revolver twice in the air.
A vintage advertisement extols organic iron-Nusated-Teon as a superior tonic. It claims rapid blood enrichment, nerve revival, and renewed energy with iron absorbed from a natural source. It warns against substitutes and urges buyers to look for N. 2 letters on the bottle.
Professor declares radium’s value lies in medical use and cautions against its overuse for dials. He notes a new substance called micsotherium touted as efficient for lighting watches in the dark, while urging conservation for hospitals.
Nov 7 in Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission states work on requisitions to implement automatic control devices on railroads as required by law has started. The move aims to standardize operation and safety across lines.
Attorney Hugh J. Lavery for the Consumers League of Bridgeport said he received a letter from the Public Utilities Commission of Hartford but no hearing date is set. The hearing is expected to be held in Bridgeport and the league remains independent of municipal officials. Also notes that the council may act after new aldermen are seated. Flood lighting noted as a feature in fashionable weddings with projectors illuminating church doors for the ceremony.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid replacing calomel. It claims quick relief from constipation and dullness without harming teeth or gums, noting tablets come in 13¢ and 30¢ sizes and cure “lazy” feeling when feeling logy heavy or clouded.
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