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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
14
An urban advertisement features a New Yorker touting TRUE'S ELIXIR as a remedy for constipation and related symptoms. The copy claims the product has been on the market for over eight years and invites readers to address digestive discomfort with the remedy.
Western and southern senators plan a push to revive the War Finance Corporation to aid American producers facing price declines. A conference will be convened in Washington. Senator Gronna of North Dakota leads the Senate Agricultural Committee. Farmers will press for a Volstead era style cooperative marketing act and lower credit rates, with Secretary Floustan coordinating the effort.
Noted California horticulturist Luther Burbank declares the upcoming year will bring many new fruits vegetables and flowers. Highlights include a sweet tomato pepper a perpetual strawberry plant a barley variety a giant rye and new vine lettuces with a fragrant pepper tree and ornamental herbs. He also hints at a new walking stick and other introductions as work continues across his famed collection.
Washington reports from the chemical warfare service that more than one percent of American soldiers overseas were gassed in World War I. Excluding marines and sailors, 70,552 soldiers were gassed, with 2,221 deaths and 2,553 disabilities. Officials say 15,000 chemists are ready to serve and research is ongoing on defensive measures against gas attacks.
A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur clears up rough or red skin and stops breakouts such as rashes pimples and ringworm quickly. Due to germ destroying properties the sulphur preparation soothes irritated skin and helps remove embarrassment from disfigurement. Improvement appears fast and sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a reputable druggist and use it like cold cream.
James H. Aflen suffered years with rheumatism and claims a self made prescription dissolved uric acid deposits in joints and muscles. Hindle's Drug acts as agents offering money back to those who state no benefit, per local notice.
An advertising block touts Ely's Dream Balm to clear nasal passages from cold or catarrh. It claims quick relief by applying a fragrant antiseptic cream in the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and ease breathing, presenting the product as a sought after remedy.
New York November 17 Johnny Meyer sought separation from Laure Meyer filing in the supreme court. His demand outlined by Laure includes complete obedience from her and loyalty to his interests, plus prohibition on intoxicants without his consent. She seeks alimony of 55.9 dollars weekly and $100 in court costs.
A prisoner slashed another inmate at New Haven Jail after supper as guards struggled to explain the motive. The victim Hickman, described as a model prisoner, is in solitary confinement with a severe throat wound.
Bridgeport merchants report strong early demand for the holidays with window displays visible near the city center. Despite Christmas five weeks away, shoppers have begun early purchases and merchants urge the public to follow the rule of doing their shopping early.
Jiffy-Jell presents ready sweetened gelatin desserts with real fruit flavors. Eight fruit varieties per package. serves six to twelve with mixing. Includes aluminum measuring cup and 60 cent trade price. send two trade marks for ordering.
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