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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1920
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Pape’s Cold Compound as a quick, affordable remedy for severe colds. It promises two hour dosing until three doses relieve nasal congestion headache fever sneezing and stiffness, claiming it tastes nice contains no quinine and costs only a few cents.
President Wilson called on Americans to join the fourth annual Red Cross roll call beginning Armistice Day, praising the organization for serving soldiers, civilians, and allied nations. He noted postwar duties include aiding disabled veterans, rehabilitation abroad, and expanding public health and education through nurses, clinics, and the Junior Red Cross.
John and Albert, post office clerk, 5 Myrtle Court, praises Dean's Kidney Pills for curing a year of kidney trouble and back pain after two boxes. Mrs Phillips of 40 Hallett Street says influenza-related kidney pain and backache vanished after taking several boxes, with lasting relief.
Eight persons were injured in automobile accidents in and near Bridgeport on Saturday. victims include Swinton of Booth Street Joseph Mall of Read Street and an unidentified woman. injuries described as minor for most, with serious knee cap fracture for Alexander Hearns and other injuries requiring hospital treatment. Officer reports note a truck collision on East Washington and Ecusatonia avenues and a wagon incident at Hast Washington and rearing Lane.
The injunction against the city to stop removing the Washington Avenue bridge was withdrawn before Judge Maltbie. The War Department had condemned the bridge and ordered its removal, city bids were invited, and lumber company action paused. The bridge remains swung aside to allow river traffic while approaches stay open.
Samuel Slaawson, superintendent of schools, will attend the New England Association of School Superintendents in Boston on November 10 11 and 12. A program will cover legislative requirements for improving instruction and teacher training and financial support.
Members of the bureau of investigations raided at 32 East Mein Street and arrested four men for gambling. Bartender Spindar Deserv of 83 Hallett Street was charged with breach of the peace. Michael Falconett, proprietor of 620 Pembroke Street, was arrested for conducting a gambling house. Five frequenters were detained. A city garden exhibit at Beardsley Park showcases fifty varieties of chrysanthemums.
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