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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

3

Gets-It corn remover promises quick painless relief

An old time advertisement touts Gets-It as the only guaranteed corn remover. It claims the formula dries instantly and lets the skin heal in one piece without blood loss. Sells for a small price at drug stores with numerous local distributors listed in Bridgeport and New York.

mMila Lawrence & Co Chicago TL Sola Bridgeport Banard Prescription Pharmacy Hindle Drug Co Atlantic Pharmacy European Pharmacy Kaegmann Pharmacy

Seven Barks Digestive Tonic Promises Health

An advertisement touts Seven Barks as a digestive tonic and liver regulator to cure indigestion biliousness and chronic stomach ailments. It claims improved energy, fewer headaches and palpitations, and asserts quick relief from poisons through a waking nature's remedy priced at 50 cents per bottle. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.

Bliss Alonzo Bliss Co Washington, D. C

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for External Aches

An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as thoroughly penetrating and fast acting for sciatica lumbago neuralgia over-exerted muscles stiff joints and sprains. It claims decades of world usage and unequaled results with prices from 3c to 1.40.

Sloan’s Sloan

Silver melting expensive game in Bridgeport markets

Despite silver bullion rising five cents per ounce, officials note limited melting of coins in Bridgeport. Edmund Molfe, president of First Bridgeport National Bank, says no boardings expected as rising prices push silver value above face value. Melting remains costly and unlikely for novices. silver’s market lift makes the dollar’s silver content worth more than its face value in New York trading.

Eimund Molfe Bridgeport Bari Gaid Ares Mel Down Caine Novis New York

Jury ac quittal in inmate assault on attendant case

The jury in Ruth Carter's case at Tedford Reformatory found no verdict and was discharged by Judge Frank L. Young. Testimony described disciplinary methods used on inmates, including cold water cures, prompting a governor ordered investigation. The reformatory itself was not on trial.

Whip Plains Ruth Carter Tedford Reformatory Frank L. Young Smith Bedford Reformatory Reformatory Young Miss Carter

Aparsh Granted Store Verdict in Boston Case

A verdict granted Urene Marsh on a store at Boston and avenues, with Salomon claiming the right. The jury in the Justice of the Peace court found Marsh, a tenant, had renewed lease terms. The decision involved Team ARTae and the original award to the store.

Aparsh Urene Marsh Boston Salomon Court of Justice of the Peano RE J. McManus Marsh Ia Landtorn Prem Lees Nts Letee Po Seay Schenski Actipy Wpy Bet Schenskoyighh Stat ‘Sede Artaeayant

Thensen Case Reopened In Civil Superior Court

Habeas corpus proceedings continued before Judge Webht in Civil Superior Court. Edward B Thensen sues over the guardianship of their daughter Mary, alleging the defendants are the guardians of her estate.

Otto 1 Thensen Wild Webht Edward B. Thensen Uyetther Mary

Theaters Battle Over First Runs of Nazimova Film

Court heard evidence in Gilbert Streedeman suit against American Feature Film Co of Boston. Witnesses described theater bookings and alleged refusals to show Nazimova films, with claims of agreed exchanges and rents between Liberty and West theater properties. The case seeks injunction to prevent Western shows pending Liberty theater releases.

John Jury Wrish Wil Haas Gilbert Streedeman American Feature Film Co Boston Eadward B. McAvoy Fil Gal ‘Stand Pany Mova Pictures DCA F of Nazimova Mf Lhe Vlating Treechman Seri Naszimova Theater Tags of Pictures Liberty

Flying men tested as training gaps seen in fatalities

Turbulent reports from Washington outline lack of adequate training for pilots amid fatalities. Dr. Maynard says testing of junior officers, pace of hourly flight time, and motor reliability hinder cross continental aviation. Major General Kenly advocates a separate air service with government supervision to ensure pilots can fly only after proper testing.

Tashington W. Maynard Jie Topherty Motors Maynard da Tau Alice Kenly Air Service

Children Unsafe Near Gas Jet Fire Alarmed Town

Fire department responded at noon after children playing with matches near a Jenkins gas jet caused a blaze on a TolIgroud Street. Damages were estimated, injuries not specified, and residents were advised to stay clear of the area. The page also carries an advertisement for a chest cold remedy called Tickle.

Alpamte LY Pred Berger Tollgroud Street

Naval swift return from North Sea mine sweepers arrive

Twenty of the navy's seine 6 st waron mine sweepers that cleared the North Sea of 50,000 mines during the war arrived in New York from Bermuda. Thirteen submarine chasers and the tender Pathfndes, fleet mother ship, also docked after a swift run from the islands. Five of the small craft arrived yesterday.

New York North Sea Bermuda

Tint Away Gray Hair Trial Package Ad

An old ad touts Brownatone Hair Tint as a safe, instant dye option praised as the best friend for women. It claims permanent results, easy application, and the ability to transform streaked or bleached hair to a golden or denser brown shade to suit any complexion.

Brownatone

Hudson seal coat promotion for Christmas gift

A sale offers a Hudson seal coat for Christmas, with free fitting by Madame Carpenter. Customers are urged to choose quickly for savings on silk or wool garments. Also selling broken shoe sizes from varied lots, with former prices $11 to $5, now $7.85.

Madame Carpenter

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