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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
8
An advertisement claims Poslam treats fiery stubborn eczema, cooling itching and aiding healing. It touts rapid relief on affected areas and promotes Poslam Soap for daily skin improvement, urging readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
An old advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as boosting energy to resist cold and grip germs among the weak and ads that run down weak resisting power. It claims the product is free from alcohol or dangerous drugs, offers a gentle laxative effect, and has 60 years in use as a guaranteed remedy.
Allen Walker of Guaranty Trust Company urged a twelve month armistice between capital and labor with a national board as an appellate court. Each state would create a three member labor, capital, and state representative panel plus two public members. State panels set wage standards while the national board handles appeals and would ensure adherence to rulings during the period to boost thrift and production.
Major Wilson resigns his command as colonel of the Fourth Military district Connecticut State Guard effective yesterday. Lieut. Col Stephen P Cranan assumes command under orders from the Military Emergency board. Wilson remains on reserve lists. Tadien F Burpee, board president, lauds his service and influence.
Washington November 18. A House resolution asks by what authority General Palmer fixed prices of Louisiana sugar and why he discriminated between Louisiana crops and others in price setting. The inquiry seeks to understand the basis and legality of the price policy and any impact on markets and producers.
Mile Clemenceau, daughter of the Tiger of France, appears as a noted figure on the lecture circuit in this country. Bridgeport awaits her address at three high schools with high expectations for a series of remarkable events though the exact date remains unannounced.
An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women suffering nervousness headaches backache dragging-down pains and irregularities described as a female weakness. It targets tired anxious women seeking health and strength restoration.
Silver rose in value as metal to about 1.34 dollars per ounce for San Francisco delivery, versus 3.24 dollars as coin value, with local delivery quoted at 1.32 dollars. Chinese buyers are thought to drive the advance, making the dollar appear above par.
Captain Kermit Roosevelt and his mother Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt will sail from Oyster Bay on the steamship Vaban for Brazil and Argentina. The voyage is for business and observation purposes with a return planned for the first week of January.
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