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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

2

Wealthy Woman Finds Relief From Nervous Troubles

Mrs. JH Robinson of Clinton Massachusetts suffered months of nervous trouble from overwork and sensitivities to noise. After a week on Dr Williams Pink Pills her strength returned, appetite improved, and she gained weight. She praises the pills and recommends them for nervous debility. The ad notes availability from druggists or direct order from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. at 60 cents per box and a free booklet.

JH. Robinson Malin Street Clinton Mass Dr. Willams

Inland Waterway 10 Be Big Hel for Bridgeport

Atlantic Deeper Waterways association delegates in Charleston outlined a continuous inside waterway from Maine to Florida to boost national defense and commerce. Plans include Canal across New Jersey, Long Island Sound waterway, and Island passage coastwise, enabling coal and materials to reach Bridgeport via smaller barges, easing rail congestion. In Ansonia, city officials authorize borrowing $25,000 to lift temporary loan limit to $125,000 due to insufficient paper balance for departmental requests.

Bridgeport Maine Florida Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association Charleston Meigs B. Russel Chamber of Commerce Atlantic Long Island Sound Navy Department New Jersey Raritan Bay Delaware River Bridgefort Ansonia Board of Aldermen Hia

How to Judge a Woman by Her Hair

Advertising copy urges evaluating a woman's neatness by hair and promotes a shampoo made with canthrax. It claims dissolving dandruff and dirt, leaving hair fluffy, glossy, and with a stimulated scalp for healthier growth.

Radical Plot To Slay Officials In Mail Bomb Plot

Washington officials said they had no information on a city police discovery of a nation wide plot to kill federal state and municipal officials with bombs mailed at Christmas. The justice department asked for details from Philadelphia agents and began reviewing radicals under surveillance for latest anti government actions.

Washington Department of Justice Philadelphia

M. C. A. EXPANSION URGED BY COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE INDUSTRY

Detroit November 19 The Young Men's Christian Association industrial committee urged expansion of MCA work into industrial centers and rural communities and called for closer ties with industry and the navy. The report notes war emphasized harmonious industrial relations and urges prompt expansion of MCA activities to aid employers and workers.

Detroit Young Man's ‘Christian Association Merch Marine Arex

Treaty backing by new democracies praised by Guardian

The Manchester Guardian editorial says American opposition stems from faith in the treaty and its aims. It argues Europe must understand that the covenant, though imperfect, reflects the enthusiasm of democracies and will rise with or without American participation, despite possible disasters if America withholds support.

London The Manchester Guardian Europe Europa America

Open Bridge Hours Spark Labor Protest in Bridgeport

In Bridgport Conn residents protest the opening of the Congress Street drawbridge between 12:52 PM and 12:57 PM to allow coal barges like Isis and Red Lion passage. A letter-writer argues five minutes of work time are lost daily, while official rules permit temporary closed periods with immediate openings for coal barges.

Hostor Congress Street Isis Red Lion O'Connell Bridgsport Conn

Easy Pine Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement extols a pine based cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims rapid throat and chest soothing, supports use for bronchial issues, hoarseness, and ordinary throat ailments, and warns against substitutes. Includes purchase promise and refund guarantee from The Pinex Co.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Weather Synopsis for Eastern New York and Southern New England

Fair and warmer across Eastern New York and Southern New England through Thursday and Friday. Observations from Bridgeport area show clear to cloudy with varying temperatures from the mid teens to the mid sixties and coastal high and low tides noted.

Feastern New York New England Sp. My Meridian New Havel Wea Atlanta Atlantic City Lock Island Boston New Haven New Orlea Cloudy Norfolk

Receivers Urged To Pay Back Rent In Dorsen Case

Judge Carl Foster testified that the receivers of the Dorsen Dry Goods estate should pay back rent to Wheeler brothers to protect the lease and creditors. He said the lease terms were murky with a quit claim and only a month to month arrangement, which receivers reportedly did not know. Cross examination of receiver B W Willett continued, largely denying the Dorsens' testimony.

Dorsen- Dry Goods Company Watter Wheeler Brothers Carl Foster Dorsen Referea John W. Banks Foster Ioster Ale Dorsen B. W. Willett Dorsens

Open shop urged for all industries by mining congress

Edwin Ludlow a New York mining engineer urged adoption of open shop principles and laws making unions responsible for contracts at the mining convention in St. Louis. He praised Judge Gary for supporting the open shop and urged negotiations only after unions prove responsibility and guarantee open shop terms for any industry contract.

ST. Louis Edwin Ludlow New York City Gary Ludlow Smust Lam Tta

Preventive Card Ad for Laxative Bromoiquine Tablets

An old style advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS as a preventive measure. It instructs readers to look for B. W. Grove signature on the box, signaling authenticity and origin.

B.W. Grove

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Cure

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues. It emphasizes testimonials from customers and a money saving offer via parcel post sample bottles and postage details.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Bridgeport , Telegram and Post

Women Bays Surgeon Tape Used By Bank Bandits

In Brockton Massachusetts a female suspect aided a Randolph Savings Bank robbery that netted $40,000. Four bandits carried out Monday’s heist while police traced a plaster purchase by a woman later linked to the crime. A storekeeper reported the plaster resembled material used by the bank treasurer and his team.

Bandit S Brockton Mas Randolph Saving Bank King Tolman

Broker Arrested on Conspiracy Charges

A broker was arrested in Washington on conspiracy charges after allegedly aiding others to obtain money from stolen securities. The case involves a questioned beverage company and a securities theft scandal with a $25,006 bond.

Chargihs Washington Li—-Nute van S W. Sullivan Wes

Poison Elixir Promises Clean System and Worm Remedy

An boastful testimonial from Somerville Massachusetts lauds Dr True’s Elixir as a life changing laxative and worm fix, claiming long use by physicians and urging purchase from all dealers. The note credits relief from various worm symptoms and urges readers to seek the product from J F True Co Auburn Maine.

Somerville Mass J. BY Dr. True Jeaden

Danger spot in every kitchen counts on disinfection

Health risk in sinks from neglected food and grease. Sewer gas from waste pipes can taint air. Use Sylpho-Nathol disinfectant to cleanse sinks and waste pipes daily. Four sizes available. trusted by New England households and major hospitals.

U. S. Public Health Service New England New York

Nicotel Exemy of Tenacco Advertisement Claim

Tell your friends about Nicotel The Exemy of Tenacco to improve health and quit tobacco. Nicotel claims to ease cravings and dispel smoker's cough with its use. Distributed by local druggists including Cyrus Proz Store Baswield avenue Karshian Drug Store Stratfield avenue Ostrot sky Pharmacy Main street.

Tenacco Mst Cyrus’ Proz Baswield Avenue Karshian Drug Store Stratfield Avenue Ostrotsky Pharmacy

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