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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1919
Page
17
Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois built a practice around full body care, chiefly treating women, children, and babies. In 1892 he formulated Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for mild laxative relief, selling at 50 cents and one dollar. it became a nationwide best seller, used by generations for gentle, non narcotic relief.
Bridgeport motorists are urged to use a 15 to 1 air to gasoline mix as the most efficient for all loads and speeds. The 1917 Bulletin of the Society of Automotive Engineers backs this, noting low grade gas and rich mixtures waste fuel, cause carbon buildup and sluggish engines, and that Tydol economy gasoline is designed for the 15 to 1 ratio, burning clean and reducing engine troubles.
A bizarre tale unravels as Abe Van Zant, 77, a Civil War veteran, stands charged after police say he killed Albert Wray, 34, during Thanksgiving dinner quarrel. Plans to stage a suicide were foiled when Mrs Wray confessed, revealing Measer and Mrs Wray aided the ruse and that Wray was shot rather than self-inflicted.
Washington Nov 28 Gen Harrison reports the Vilpino people have established the stable government Congress requires for independence. Gov Harrison reiterates hope that independence will be conceded early and says every American soldier could rely on Filipinos to defend American interests and flag prestige in the Archipelago.
Quienaga Mexico Nav 28 reports plans for a new federal campaign against Francisco Villa. General Manuel Diegues commands North operations and marshals infantry and artillery in eastern Chihuahua’s Range of the Teves. The Range lies about 100 miles southeast of Ojilamaga with bands under Aranda Ornelas Bustillos.
East Boston letters praise Dr True and Dr Prue laxative worm expeller for relief from headaches, nervous fatigue, and worm symptoms. Helen Woodford of Samson St says she now handles daily chores and gives it to children with good results. Ad claims broad use and urges purchase at dealers.
A dramatic personal letter claims rheumatism was cured after decades by a secret method from "The Tower Mysteries." The piece warns against uric acid theories and promotes a free book from the authors, urging readers to send for it and spread the word to others suffering from rheumatism.
Washington dispatch reports Governor General Yager urges a liberal appropriation to extend public education in Porto Rico. He cites the vast illiteracy burden and appeals to Congress for help for 424,000 school age children. He also notes hope for federal aid for earthquake reconstruction amid island prosperity.
Two automobile accidents were reported to police yesterday. At 5:00 p.m. a car owned by Thomas P. loner van of 80 Clinton Street collided with a baker wagon driven by M. Ridvueaj of 067 Berkshire Avenue at Barnum Avenue near the traphophone plant. The wagon struck the side of the car, damaging the fenders, running board and body. A second crash occurred at Clinton and New Avenues at 2:00 p.m. involving Joseph Mackewitz of 27 Wiener Avenue and another car with license 24-Tid. The driver’s name was not given. Both cars were slightly damaged.
Prague November 28. In a speech to the assembly the Czech commerce minister said the first year of the republic showed commercial growth and urged treaties with Austria and Hungary. He advocated free trade among the former Austro-Hungarian states and Czechoslovakia.
Damages estimated at 100000 dollars were caused when the steamer San Juan, boasted to harbor Cristobal, struck a tide and seabed causing a broken bow shard at its anchor point. The vessel admitted a large amount of water, leading to a serious accident.
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